12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 10

[klineyqueen]

Well, I have done my part for today. :)
And you did a mighty fine job. Nice work on the split up e-mail!

[pyramid2000]

Guess what DD13's orchestra will be playing .... Pirates of the Caribbean (main theme)... but of course we will not be there for the concert (it's during the cruise)... at least I can hear her practice the viola portion of the song... oh yeah, the viola part alone is not that entertaining...

Anyway, Brandi, your students need to learn this, too!

How cool!

My DD will miss her concert though too. :sad2:

[pyramid2000]

OK everyone! I have updated the manifest with the confirmed reservations. :) We are at 168 DISers with 94 Adults & 74 Kids.

Could you tell me how many families that is? TIA :goodvibes

[pyramid2000]

Does anyone have an experience with the Vtech or 4 year age V toys? I am hesitant to buy any type of video game but some of them look pretty educational.

Yeah, don't let your kids suck on the game cartridges... :rolleyes1

[klineyqueen]

Well,

It is approaching 1:00, and we still do not have total results, but it appears we have a margin we will not overcome, and our levy will fail. It will be a sad day for our school district, which has done everything right, but I guess the voters are just tired of additional tax.

All field trips will remain cancelled
22-28 MORE teachers will need to be cut
busing will be extremely curtailed
Pay to Participate fees will rise by 50%

AND it will probably be impossible to maintain student achievement with the loss of those teachers.

It is a sad day for our district :sad2:

Ohio needs another solution.

John1
oh man John - that is so sad. I was really hoping it would pass. Your state and your district is in a horrible place in terms of education. I hope things get better....fast! I know the fast part is wishful thinking...I will continue to pray that they find a solution for your school district's problems.

[klineyqueen]

Yeah, don't let your kids suck on the game cartridges... :rolleyes1
I'm not even going to ask!

[pyramid2000]

I need a parenting opinion...do you guys think I am being too hard on DS?

Today at school a little girl had her 5th birthday and she brought in a plastic flower that she had been given for her birthday. Sometime today Nathan destroyed the flower and it obviously broke the little girl's heart. He was put in time out and apologized at school but I think more needs to be done. DS has been "saving" money in his piggy bank to spend on the cruise. I told him that tonight after dinner when DH gets home that he was going to take some of the money out of his piggy bank, I was going to take him to the store and he was going to buy her a new flower to give to her tomorrow. DS looks really upset about the whole deal but I really feel like I need to make a stronger point here and having to spend "his" money and buy a replacement seemed like a good idea.

So what do you think? Appropriate punishment or too tough? He is 4 1/2 for those who might not know.

Thanks!

That sounds like a good idea. If you think taking it from his piggy bank is too much for him to bare, have him earn the money instead.

[pyramid2000]

LOL John. You know I looked at it and reread and thought is that a double negative - decided whatev - John will comment.... :lmao:

We know each other way too much! :lmao:

[klineyqueen]

I am super duper tired. I spent about 2 hours ordering pics from shutterfly for my Christmas Calendars. When they arrive...I have my work cut out for me!!!!

[pyramid2000]

Well the good news is that he is back on the market...I am sure he will make some young lady feel very lucky! :lmao: :rolleyes1 :crazy:

Did you hear that PJ?? :love:

[klineyqueen]

I have to share an e-mail I just received....Brack...this is for you and Annette!





A minister was completing a
Temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, "If I
had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the
river."

With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had
all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."
And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he
said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world,
I'd take it and pour it into the river."

Sermon complete, he sat down.

The song leader stood very cautiously and announced

with a smile, nearly laughing, "For our closing song,

let us sing Hymn #365, "Shall We Gather at the River."



Smile, life is too short not to !!
If this brightened your day
Don't let it stop here
Pass it on with a smile
Keep spreading the Cheer.
See you at the river

[pyramid2000]

I just told Amy what I posted.

She said I am an Apple snob.

John1

http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/mad0008.gif

[klineyqueen]

Whenever you are around Caroline...I must post a few after I say I will leave...it just wouldn't be right if I didn't!!!!!

[klineyqueen]

Oh my goodness...I am almos at 5,000 personal posts....I think I will wait until tomorrow...I'm too tired now.

[klineyqueen]

Jake doesn't have PS tomorow...but it is picture day. So I need to take him in just to have his pic's taken. It will be pouring down rain here tomorrow...we are going to get over 2 inches. They are calling for flooding...what a major pain! It is raining right now....they say tomorrow will be really bad.

Good night Caroline!

[pyramid2000]

Update on DS:

We took $5 out of his bank and went to the craft store where he picked out a very big pretty pink flower. It also had a little smaller pink flower attached to the same stem. DS made the comment that now she would have two flowers. He really did seem to feel sorry and it took him a while to pick out the flower he wanted. He seemed to be putting some thought into it although he was a little upset that they did not have the "exact" flower he tore up. I will take all of this as a good sign that he understands what he did was wrong and that he really was mean to this little girl. He will give it to her tomorrow morning when he gets to school. It costs him $2.68 - not a whole lot of money but I think just the act of taking his money to pay for it will make an impression on him.

I'm glad he got the "lesson." Believe me Becka, and I'm sure Brack and Angie can verify even better, this is just the beginning!

[pyramid2000]

I remember DOS very well. I may be one of the few people who can still maneuver in the DOS environment. I have even used it at least once this year.

Yes, I agree that Apple started the "Windows" look and Microsoft has a long history of taking other people's ideas to make their own products (MSDOS for one).

What I was referring to was the fact that the "Innovator" has to stoop to using their ability to run Windows to sell their product. Their new ads play like some of the political ads of this election; putting the competitor down not building themselves up.

The "best" product has not always become the industry standard (remember the Beta videotape machines?) and Windows may not be perfect but it is very good.

Apple should stick to what they sell best .... iPods! (innocently trying to pick on you here)

The irony was not missed.


DOS! Yuck!! :faint:

[pyramid2000]

Goodnight Brandi! :wave:

[pyramid2000]

UGH! In college I had to use Framework to type my papers on the computer. There were DOS and Fortran classes but I managed to avoid those!

Foretran!! :scared1: You guys are killing me here!

[pyramid2000]

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;


But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/happy0065.gif Things like these always make me smile. :goodvibes

[pyramid2000]

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You guys are always trying to get me to buy things! :rolleyes:

Great deal though. :thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

wow Lisa - is every male rule a #1?

I've had some very bad news tonight. One of my dearest friends lost her younger brother in an accident last week. I only found out tonight. Very very sad. I just called and left her a message. I feel terrible.

That's shocking and terrible V. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[pyramid2000]

That is cool!!! Does she even ever get the melody??? :rotfl: ( I am bad...I know!)

Actually this spring we are doing a Disney concert!!! It will be so much fun!

Maybe we need to make a trip up there to see it! :thumbsup2

DDs' dance is very into Disney. Most of their songs are Disney. Their two main teachers (sisters) are in WDW this week! And every year they have a Disney trip where they get to dance in WDW. We don't go because I think it is way too much money ($1000 PP), but I hear it is a lot of fun!

[pyramid2000]

Wow, it's really eerie here. NO ONE is on!! http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/scared0015.gif

[pyramid2000]

We have her just using it for naps and bedtime here at home and she does not use it at daycare at all so that is progress but I am such a wimp when it comes to the nighttime battle. I know it will be bad and I really have not tried very hard because I am not sure I have the strength just yet.

We will probably transition her to a real bed around Christmas so I am thinking when that happens maybe I will tell her that the binky can't go in the big girl bed. Think she will buy it? :rotfl:

I got really lucky with the pacifier (my kids called it a nummy-num which came from the oldest cousin :rotfl: ). Sarah didn't have anything, but Amanda LOVED hers! She always had two ro three with her when she went to bed. By 1 and a half, I think, she could only have them at bedtime. You never saw a kid loving to go to bed or take a nap so much! Anyway, one night my niece was babysitting and couldn't find them when she put her to bed. She did get to sleep without a problem. Of course I found them, but I didn't tell Amanda! For about a month she would tell me to look for them when I put her to bed, but she slept fine. I can't remember what happened with Dina.

[pyramid2000]

I am an 11/20 baby and in 74 I came home from the hospital in this!

You've got to post a picture! :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

Well it is late and it looks like the Missouri Senate race is not going to be decided until very late tonight so I am not staying up.

I hope everyone has a great night! :wave:

Heck, it's past 2 and it's not decided yet.

[pyramid2000]

And you did a mighty fine job. Nice work on the split up e-mail!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

I have to share an e-mail I just received....Brack...this is for you and Annette!





A minister was completing a
Temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, "If I
had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the
river."

With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had
all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."
And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he
said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world,
I'd take it and pour it into the river."

Sermon complete, he sat down.

The song leader stood very cautiously and announced

with a smile, nearly laughing, "For our closing song,

let us sing Hymn #365, "Shall We Gather at the River."



Smile, life is too short not to !!
If this brightened your day
Don't let it stop here
Pass it on with a smile
Keep spreading the Cheer.
See you at the river


:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

Oh my goodness...I am almos at 5,000 personal posts....I think I will wait until tomorrow...I'm too tired now.

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[pyramid2000]

A few last comments:

The catamaran on CC wasn't what I picured. Looks like it may be a little crowded? I'm not much of a boat rider, so I will have to think this one over.

Christmas present wrapping? I have to buy the gifts first. Heck, I need to buy the cards too. :rolleyes1

The excitement is building so much! The November DD leaves in a few days making ours next in line!! So much to do! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[pyramid2000]

Night all! :wave:

[slindamood]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Suzanne and Sherman.

Thanks for all of the PD and good wishes - the situation is related to the current elections.

I work for the state legislature - nonpartisan staff that drafts bills, etc. About a week ago we were told at work not to buy any nonrefundable tickets for the holidays. (And who is just now getting around to buying tickets?) The followup was that all vacation time between now and Jan 7 is conditional. If we go into session after elections - no vacation time.

And after the election returns I know - the punch line today will be - we are going into lame duck session until January 7. So my choice is - give my 2 weeks notice, or cancel the cruise.

(Do I hear "quit quit quit" coming from these boards)

Will keep you posted - thanks for the PD :goodvibes

Suzanne

[pjpoohbear]

Did you hear that PJ?? :love:

Caroline, that is just so not funny! :sad2:

I still luvs ya, but girl!

Pj

[87Heel]

Well,

It is approaching 1:00, and we still do not have total results, but it appears we have a margin we will not overcome, and our levy will fail. It will be a sad day for our school district, which has done everything right, but I guess the voters are just tired of additional tax.

All field trips will remain cancelled
22-28 MORE teachers will need to be cut
busing will be extremely curtailed
Pay to Participate fees will rise by 50%

AND it will probably be impossible to maintain student achievement with the loss of those teachers.

It is a sad day for our district :sad2:

Ohio needs another solution.

John1

John1, I'm so sorry for you and the people of your district.

[klineyqueen]

Maybe we need to make a trip up there to see it! :thumbsup2

DDs' dance is very into Disney. Most of their songs are Disney. Their two main teachers (sisters) are in WDW this week! And every year they have a Disney trip where they get to dance in WDW. We don't go because I think it is way too much money ($1000 PP), but I hear it is a lot of fun!
That does seem like an aweful lot of money. Our HS band is going in the spring for a week and they each need like $500. Do they do any fundraising to help defer the cost?

[87Heel]

Thanks for all of the PD and good wishes - the situation is related to the current elections.

I work for the state legislature - nonpartisan staff that drafts bills, etc. About a week ago we were told at work not to buy any nonrefundable tickets for the holidays. (And who is just now getting around to buying tickets?) The followup was that all vacation time between now and Jan 7 is conditional. If we go into session after elections - no vacation time.

And after the election returns I know - the punch line today will be - we are going into lame duck session until January 7. So my choice is - give my 2 weeks notice, or cancel the cruise.

(Do I hear "quit quit quit" coming from these boards)

Will keep you posted - thanks for the PD :goodvibes

Suzanne

Sorry that the election results could affect plans for everyone... but if that sound of "quit quit quit" is coming from Pennsylvania, it might be my voice! :wave:

[lbgraves]

I got Cars and Little Mermaid but they are for Christmas.

My kids are just too old to get that past them. ;) DS saw that it came out before his birthday a while ago. :lmao:

[lbgraves]

Well,

It is approaching 1:00, and we still do not have total results, but it appears we have a margin we will not overcome, and our levy will fail. It will be a sad day for our school district, which has done everything right, but I guess the voters are just tired of additional tax.

All field trips will remain cancelled
22-28 MORE teachers will need to be cut
busing will be extremely curtailed
Pay to Participate fees will rise by 50%

AND it will probably be impossible to maintain student achievement with the loss of those teachers.

It is a sad day for our district :sad2:

Ohio needs another solution.

John1

That is terrible John! :(

[lbgraves]

:lmao: Maybe you are the instigator! ;)

Hey, I just call it like I see it! :rotfl2:

[lbgraves]

We will be wearing our lime green? :banana: :banana: :banana:

Not after wearing them all day Saturday! LOL! There will be pirate flags along though. pirate:

[klineyqueen]

Wow, it's really eerie here. NO ONE is on!! http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/scared0015.gif
Well darling...it is the MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[pjpoohbear]

John, this sucks! And of course they will most likely blame the human faces on the the School Board and forget that it was the people of the district who made the choice. I hope the changes are taken by the citizens with the level of responsibility that they should be.

And maybe more parents who believe in the levy will get involved with campaigning for the next vote, if they each talk to two non-parents I am sure that it would have a much better chance of passing. It has to be parents who share their hopes for their children's education that spread the message of all the good that they levy will do.
I get the feeling that you have done a good information campaign about what the levy could have done for the schools, but more soldiers never hurt a cause.

Pj

[lbgraves]

I hope you weren't disagreeing with me. I think the lesson will be remembered. I also think small kids remember Disney. Jake had just turned 2 before our last trip. He still talks about it!

Not at all. :thumbsup2 On the CB some said that kids don't remember things for very long & it probably wouldn't have an impact.

[lbgraves]

Could you tell me how many families that is? TIA :goodvibes

It's updated on the manifest. ;) I have no idea and am about to run out the door with the kids.

[BuzzBoyMom]

My son will be thrown out of the kids club... Now after using the bathroom, he comes running out with no underwear, no pants, no socks, no shoes. And he dances and says, "I have pants on!!"

Must be an emperor's new clothes kind of thing.

At least he remembers to wash his hands.


Okay - my boss is away so I can finally play!!

Wooo Hooo

An dthis post made me laugh Marielle!! :goodvibes

[BuzzBoyMom]

Five Guys mini-meet mini-plans:


The 18th is bad here (or good.....DH's birthday). Saturdays are better than Sundays.

Which Five Guys?


Yes, I'm sure I can do a Sat or Sunday....which one.

[elaineteresa]

That does seem like an aweful lot of money. Our HS band is going in the spring for a week and they each need like $500. Do they do any fundraising to help defer the cost?


you would think she could pay her own way there much cheaper and still participate in the activity. maybe you need to give them some advice on how to do it cheaply. do they have any leftover monies at the end?

elaine

[lbgraves]

And you did a mighty fine job. Nice work on the split up e-mail!

Thank you ma'me! :) I didn't want to be repremanded this morning.

[elaineteresa]

hey everyone is getting later at night and no one here in the morning!!!

[elaineteresa]

I am catching up on old posts - but I read three and then skipped ahead 10 - so I have no idea where I am now. ugh.

[lbgraves]

You guys are always trying to get me to buy things! :rolleyes:

Great deal though. :thumbsup2

I hadn't found DH a really nice POC shirt yet...so now he has one to go with ours. ;)

[lbgraves]

I have to share an e-mail I just received....Brack...this is for you and Annette!





A minister was completing a
Temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, "If I
had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the
river."

With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had
all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."
And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he
said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world,
I'd take it and pour it into the river."

Sermon complete, he sat down.

The song leader stood very cautiously and announced

with a smile, nearly laughing, "For our closing song,

let us sing Hymn #365, "Shall We Gather at the River."



Smile, life is too short not to !!
If this brightened your day
Don't let it stop here
Pass it on with a smile
Keep spreading the Cheer.
See you at the river

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[klineyqueen]

I got really lucky with the pacifier (my kids called it a nummy-num which came from the oldest cousin :rotfl: ). Sarah didn't have anything, but Amanda LOVED hers! She always had two ro three with her when she went to bed. By 1 and a half, I think, she could only have them at bedtime. You never saw a kid loving to go to bed or take a nap so much! Anyway, one night my niece was babysitting and couldn't find them when she put her to bed. She did get to sleep without a problem. Of course I found them, but I didn't tell Amanda! For about a month she would tell me to look for them when I put her to bed, but she slept fine. I can't remember what happened with Dina.
I had to take Jake's at 15 months. He expected me to get out of bed every hour and give him is binkie...no way!!! I went back to work and could not handle that. He cried for about 3 days and was over it. Eliza never had an interest. Not a problem.

WOO HOO!!!! I HIT 5,000 PERSONAL POSTS!!!!
:cheer2: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

[lbgraves]

I got really lucky with the pacifier (my kids called it a nummy-num which came from the oldest cousin :rotfl: ). Sarah didn't have anything, but Amanda LOVED hers! She always had two ro three with her when she went to bed. By 1 and a half, I think, she could only have them at bedtime. You never saw a kid loving to go to bed or take a nap so much! Anyway, one night my niece was babysitting and couldn't find them when she put her to bed. She did get to sleep without a problem. Of course I found them, but I didn't tell Amanda! For about a month she would tell me to look for them when I put her to bed, but she slept fine. I can't remember what happened with Dina.

I was lucky that neither of my kids really liked them. They both found their thumbs early on. :thumbsup2

[BuzzBoyMom]

Marielle - Don't worry about your DS. He will fit right in with my DS who wants to be a part nudist. The only clothes he wants to wear is underwear. When he gets home he immediately starts taking off clothes and within half an hour it is just underwear. That is how he wants to sleep as well. We have been at friend's houses before and he starts to strip right in their living rooms, etc.. He doesn't even think anything of it until I remind him he is not at HOME!

I need to get him to start wearing more clothes at home. I was thinking of some nice character lounge pants but I can't find them in his size just yet.


Wow - I had no idea this was so common. Two nights ago I made a house rule - NO MORE UNDERWEAR!!! Seeing as I'm the only female in the house, seeign those boxers everywhere was really getting to me. So house rule - NO MORE UNDERWEAR AROUND THE HOUSE!!

[elaineteresa]

[QUOTE=slindamood]

And after the election returns I know - the punch line today will be - we are going into lame duck session until January 7. So my choice is - give my 2 weeks notice, or cancel the cruise.

QUOTE]


hey we don't want to lose our table mates. What if you had purchased non-refundable tickets long before? Maybe they could let out a few staffers but just not a general policy.

With the trip insurance - does it fully reimburse you? or do you lose some portion?

ugh rotten choices. good luck with making your decision.

elaine

[klineyqueen]

Thanks for all of the PD and good wishes - the situation is related to the current elections.

I work for the state legislature - nonpartisan staff that drafts bills, etc. About a week ago we were told at work not to buy any nonrefundable tickets for the holidays. (And who is just now getting around to buying tickets?) The followup was that all vacation time between now and Jan 7 is conditional. If we go into session after elections - no vacation time.

And after the election returns I know - the punch line today will be - we are going into lame duck session until January 7. So my choice is - give my 2 weeks notice, or cancel the cruise.

(Do I hear "quit quit quit" coming from these boards)

Will keep you posted - thanks for the PD :goodvibes

Suzanne
:grouphug: :wizard: :grouphug: :wizard: :grouphug: :wizard: Oh Suzanne...what a nightmare! :grouphug: :wizard: :grouphug: :wizard: :grouphug:

[lbgraves]

Thanks for all of the PD and good wishes - the situation is related to the current elections.

I work for the state legislature - nonpartisan staff that drafts bills, etc. About a week ago we were told at work not to buy any nonrefundable tickets for the holidays. (And who is just now getting around to buying tickets?) The followup was that all vacation time between now and Jan 7 is conditional. If we go into session after elections - no vacation time.

And after the election returns I know - the punch line today will be - we are going into lame duck session until January 7. So my choice is - give my 2 weeks notice, or cancel the cruise.

(Do I hear "quit quit quit" coming from these boards)

Will keep you posted - thanks for the PD :goodvibes

Suzanne

Not quite...but close. ;)

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[elaineteresa]

Giona stopped wearing underwear several months ago. Right after I bought all new underwear at Gymboree.

[lbgraves]

you would think she could pay her own way there much cheaper and still participate in the activity. maybe you need to give them some advice on how to do it cheaply. do they have any leftover monies at the end?

elaine

I was thinking the same thing. Where do they stay anyway...one of the top resorts?

[lbgraves]

I am catching up on old posts - but I read three and then skipped ahead 10 - so I have no idea where I am now. ugh.


:rotfl2: That will just add to our reading entertainment while you post. ;)

[elaineteresa]

pirate: pirate:

let 'er rip.

[elaineteresa]

pirate:

[lbgraves]

See you guys later!

[klineyqueen]

My kids are just too old to get that past them. ;) DS saw that it came out before his birthday a while ago. :lmao:
I guess my tactic of buying them for Christmas will only work for so long!

[elaineteresa]

1. Come to ! us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.


this I have concluded is the main difference between men and women and the one that gets us all the time.

sigh!!! :rolleyes:

[klineyqueen]

Not at all. :thumbsup2 On the CB some said that kids don't remember things for very long & it probably wouldn't have an impact.
Oh...I don't buy that!!!! Like I said...my DS still talks about our trip. He can't wait to ride on Buzz, Dumbo, and the Rockets.

[klineyqueen]

I am catching up on old posts - but I read three and then skipped ahead 10 - so I have no idea where I am now. ugh.
Um...don't Lisa, Karen, and I rate???? :goodvibes

[klineyqueen]

Wow - I had no idea this was so common. Two nights ago I made a house rule - NO MORE UNDERWEAR!!! Seeing as I'm the only female in the house, seeign those boxers everywhere was really getting to me. So house rule - NO MORE UNDERWEAR AROUND THE HOUSE!!
:eek: I would rater see underwear than their package! Especially the boys (although I am sure you wouldn't mind your DH!)

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Well,

It is approaching 1:00, and we still do not have total results, but it appears we have a margin we will not overcome, and our levy will fail. It will be a sad day for our school district, which has done everything right, but I guess the voters are just tired of additional tax.

All field trips will remain cancelled
22-28 MORE teachers will need to be cut
busing will be extremely curtailed
Pay to Participate fees will rise by 50%

AND it will probably be impossible to maintain student achievement with the loss of those teachers.

It is a sad day for our district :sad2:

Ohio needs another solution.

John1

John - so sorry. Hugs going out to ya!


I wasn't a happy camper in PA with Eddie Rendelli getting governor again. Now - Lynn Swann wasn't the perfect choice either, but Eddie seems like this dirty cigar smoking slimey guy. Can't stand him.

[klineyqueen]

John - so sorry. Hugs going out to ya!


I wasn't a happy camper in PA with Eddie Rendelli getting governor again. Now - Lynn Swann wasn't the perfect choice either, but Eddie seems like this dirty cigar smoking slimey guy. Can't stand him.
My DH and I have the same reaction!!! We both voted for Swann. I agree that he wasn't an ideal candidate, but he was better than the incumbent! Rendell....was so busy with things other than his job!

[klineyqueen]

So did the Democrats take over Washington? I have kiddie tv on this morning...I don't have a clue!

[klineyqueen]

I guess I am going to get going. I need to straighten up this house! Later guys!

[MommyMinnie]

Wow - I had no idea this was so common. Two nights ago I made a house rule - NO MORE UNDERWEAR!!! Seeing as I'm the only female in the house, seeign those boxers everywhere was really getting to me. So house rule - NO MORE UNDERWEAR AROUND THE HOUSE!!
:rolleyes1 Are you sure that's the rule you wanted to make? :rolleyes1

[87Heel]

Wow - I had no idea this was so common. Two nights ago I made a house rule - NO MORE UNDERWEAR!!! Seeing as I'm the only female in the house, seeign those boxers everywhere was really getting to me. So house rule - NO MORE UNDERWEAR AROUND THE HOUSE!!
Hey, underwear would be a step up on the clothing chain.

[klineyqueen]

HAPPY HUMP DAY



Shall we gather at the river?

[klineyqueen]

Hey, underwear would be a step up on the clothing chain.
:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[klineyqueen]

Hum....Rachel Ray is making Italian Chicken Pot Pie....do you think it wil have a crust? I have the news on now.

[klineyqueen]

Her crust was made from cheese!!!! Wow! That adds a whole new twist!

[klineyqueen]

Okay Caroline..I am going for real...I think! ;)

[elaineteresa]

Don't forget that a number of us can combine our photopass numbers on one CD. I have to check on how many again. I can make copies of them & send them out. Let's get that together in the next couple weeks. :)



that's a terrific tip Lisa - I did not know that. WOW. thanks for that.

elaine

[87Heel]

Her crust was made from cheese!!!! Wow! That adds a whole new twist!

I was watching ABC too (well, it was on in the background) and heard that.... watch out, Rachel Ray will be making an appearance on this thread!

[goofyforlife]

Shall we gather at the river?

Mr. Schmee, HIDE THE RUM!!!!!!

[goofyforlife]

Her crust was made from cheese!!!! Wow! That adds a whole new twist!

From what i've gathered in various cookbooks...The crust is treated as just a topping not the thing itself...

Ex: Chicken pot pie topped with biscuits
Chicken pot pie with flaky crust
Chicken pot pie with cheese

So Brandi I guess our PA version would win...ie that pot pie itself has no crust but can and maybe shoud be topped with various bread substances or other ingredients.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Thanks for all of the PD and good wishes - the situation is related to the current elections.

I work for the state legislature - nonpartisan staff that drafts bills, etc. About a week ago we were told at work not to buy any nonrefundable tickets for the holidays. (And who is just now getting around to buying tickets?) The followup was that all vacation time between now and Jan 7 is conditional. If we go into session after elections - no vacation time.

And after the election returns I know - the punch line today will be - we are going into lame duck session until January 7. So my choice is - give my 2 weeks notice, or cancel the cruise.

(Do I hear "quit quit quit" coming from these boards)

Will keep you posted - thanks for the PD :goodvibes

Suzanne

Oh that is horrible. But with the lame duck session, why do they even need to be in the office drafting bills?

[BuzzBoyMom]

hey everyone is getting later at night and no one here in the morning!!!


Sometimes I can pop on and sometimes I can't.....i'm here now!!

[MrsMork]

I have to share an e-mail I just received....Brack...this is for you and Annette!





A minister was completing a
Temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, "If I
had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the
river."

With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had
all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."
And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he
said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world,
I'd take it and pour it into the river."

Sermon complete, he sat down.

The song leader stood very cautiously and announced

with a smile, nearly laughing, "For our closing song,

let us sing Hymn #365, "Shall We Gather at the River."



Smile, life is too short not to !!
If this brightened your day
Don't let it stop here
Pass it on with a smile
Keep spreading the Cheer.
See you at the river

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Thanks for all of the PD and good wishes - the situation is related to the current elections.

I work for the state legislature - nonpartisan staff that drafts bills, etc. About a week ago we were told at work not to buy any nonrefundable tickets for the holidays. (And who is just now getting around to buying tickets?) The followup was that all vacation time between now and Jan 7 is conditional. If we go into session after elections - no vacation time.

And after the election returns I know - the punch line today will be - we are going into lame duck session until January 7. So my choice is - give my 2 weeks notice, or cancel the cruise.

(Do I hear "quit quit quit" coming from these boards)

Will keep you posted - thanks for the PD :goodvibes

Suzanne

Oh my! Quit!!

Seriously, since you have already booked and the final payment (refund date) has already passed, would they make an exception??

[MrsMork]

That does seem like an aweful lot of money. Our HS band is going in the spring for a week and they each need like $500. Do they do any fundraising to help defer the cost?
Our 4 day band trip to Disneyland was $700 per person, but it was SOOOO worth it. Most fun we have had at DL in a long time.

Editing to add that there are alot of costs that one does not have on a family trip. We had transportation from the school to the airport (30 miles each way), chartered bus from LA Airport to DL so that the whole group stayed together, both ways, a rental truck to take the equipment from the hotel backstage for the practice session and again for the performance, breakfast each day was included, $15 in Disney dollars for each day that the kids could use for food, airfare, hotel and 4 day hopper passes.

There were a couple of fund raisers to defray costs.

[becka]

Good Morning! :wave: What time are we gathering around the river? :lmao:

The news this morning sounded pretty good to me although I am sorry to hear about your school levy John and the lame duck sessions. :( The minimum wage proposition here in Missouri passed and that is the one I am most concerned about. DH is really worried and he is convinced we are going to have to move to another state. Does anyone want to find us jobs in your state? ;)

[lbgraves]

Hum....Rachel Ray is making Italian Chicken Pot Pie....do you think it wil have a crust? I have the news on now.

Hmmm...she is making pizza here with Tim Allen. :confused3

[lillygator]

Here is my sister's dog Pixie (dust) a couple days before she had her puppy. Keep in mind she is a chihuahua and weighs less than 5 pounds although she looks huge here.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/pixie.jpg

Here is the puppy. Pixie has the same star on her head and the "socks".
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/puppystar.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/puppy.jpg

She also has these white markings on her chest. I am surprised he has them too!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/hold.jpg

[Jhalkias]

Are you a Republican? :faint:

OK,

Didn't want to bring politics into the board, but guess what her DH is?

Yeah, it starts with the letter D.

So, we are more fair and balanced than Fox.

I will tell you, no matter how we are registered, we both vote for the best candidates, and rarely disagree on that. I vote for some R's, she votes for some D's.

The big exception was the last Presidential election - DS and I spent some quality time together in the safehouse.

John1

[lbgraves]

The big exception was the last Presidential election - DS and I spent some quality time together in the safehouse.

John1

ROFL! DH & I don't talk politics. IDK if that means he agrees with what I say or knows not to dispute it. :confused3 :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Good Morning! :wave: What time are we gathering around the river? :lmao:

The news this morning sounded pretty good to me although I am sorry to hear about your school levy John and the lame duck sessions. :( The minimum wage proposition here in Missouri passed and that is the one I am most concerned about. DH is really worried and he is convinced we are going to have to move to another state. Does anyone want to find us jobs in your state? ;)
I'd offer Oregon, but things won't be much better here. :confused3

[MrsMork]

OK,

Didn't want to bring politics into the board, but guess what her DH is?

Yeah, it starts with the letter D.

So, we are more fair and balanced than Fox.

I will tell you, no matter how we are registered, we both vote for the best candidates, and rarely disagree on that. I vote for some R's, she votes for some D's.

The big exception was the last Presidential election - DS and I spent some quality time together in the safehouse.

John1

Everyone at our house is a bit to the right of center, even though we live on the left coast and work in one of the most L cities. We also believe that we always vote for the best candidate (I know that I do!) . :lmao: :lmao: :thumbsup2

[MrsMork]

Here is my sister's dog Pixie (dust) a couple days before she had her puppy. Keep in mind she is a chihuahua and weighs less than 5 pounds although she looks huge here.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/pixie.jpg

Here is the puppy. Pixie has the same star on her head and the "socks".
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/puppystar.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/puppy.jpg

She also has these white markings on her chest. I am surprised he has them too!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/hold.jpg
Cute, cute puppy! :goodvibes

[Jhalkias]

John, this sucks! And of course they will most likely blame the human faces on the the School Board and forget that it was the people of the district who made the choice. I hope the changes are taken by the citizens with the level of responsibility that they should be.

And maybe more parents who believe in the levy will get involved with campaigning for the next vote, if they each talk to two non-parents I am sure that it would have a much better chance of passing. It has to be parents who share their hopes for their children's education that spread the message of all the good that they levy will do.
I get the feeling that you have done a good information campaign about what the levy could have done for the schools, but more soldiers never hurt a cause.

Pj

I am so so frustrated, but am beginning to feel like all I do is complain . . .

Thank you to everyone for your kind words, PD, and prayers, and for all of you in tough personal situations, V, slindamood, et. al. you have the same from me.

What is unfair is children have no say in this - a bunch of people with no children, and no regard for the children of their community have made this decision. The future for them is all contained in their own purses.

I start to think that EVERYTHING I am involved in is problems and heartache.

If when I show up at the port, they start telling people "I'm sorry, but we made a mistake and now you cannot cruise" you will know it is me . . .

I have to drown my sorrows tonight . . .

Can you say CHEEEEETAH?

Yeah, tonight we get to go see the Cheetah girls . . .

One extreme to the other.

John1

[BuzzBoyMom]

I had to take Jake's at 15 months. He expected me to get out of bed every hour and give him is binkie...no way!!! I went back to work and could not handle that. He cried for about 3 days and was over it. Eliza never had an interest. Not a problem.

WOO HOO!!!! I HIT 5,000 PERSONAL POSTS!!!!
:cheer2: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :cheer2:


Congrats Brandi!

[87Heel]

I have to drown my sorrows tonight . . .

Can you say CHEEEEETAH?

Yeah, tonight we get to go see the Cheetah girls . . .

One extreme to the other.

John1

I'm guessing there will not be any adult beverages at the Cheetah Girls tonight....

But maybe Sophia's smile and excitement will help a bit.

[Jhalkias]

Good Morning! :wave: What time are we gathering around the river? :lmao:

The news this morning sounded pretty good to me although I am sorry to hear about your school levy John and the lame duck sessions. :( The minimum wage proposition here in Missouri passed and that is the one I am most concerned about. DH is really worried and he is convinced we are going to have to move to another state. Does anyone want to find us jobs in your state? ;)

We just passed a minimum wage Constitutional Amendment. It applies to 16 year olds! ACK! All the High School kids that work for us are going to get a HUGE raise January 1! We currently pay above minimum (5.90 to start, .75 above minimum) the new minimum is $6.85!

That is a 17% increase!

Like I needed this to deal with too!

John1

[lbgraves]

John, you have every right to complain about that!!! You are trying to do the best for those kids & the voting public just keeps putting up barriers that keep you from doing that. :( It is so sad! They had a hard time passing one of those here a few years ago. After 3 tries it finally passed. They needed to build a new elementary school. The old one was terrible....mold & the like. :(

Be sure to take your ear plugs tonight! Hope Sophia has a great time! :woohoo:

[lbgraves]

We just passed a minimum wage Constitutional Amendment. It applies to 16 year olds! ACK! All the High School kids that work for us are going to get a HUGE raise January 1! We currently pay above minimum (5.90 to start, .75 above minimum) the new minimum is $6.85!

That is a 17% increase!

Like I needed this to deal with too!

John1

That is ONLY for the kids??? So a 40 yo starting would make the 5.90 but a 16 yo would make 6.85????

[BuzzBoyMom]

Um...don't Lisa, Karen, and I rate???? :goodvibes



You guys rate in my book!

[BuzzBoyMom]

:eek: I would rater see underwear than their package! Especially the boys (although I am sure you wouldn't mind your DH!)

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:




Brandi - just be glad that you have enough buttons already!!! :lmao:

[BuzzBoyMom]

:rolleyes1 Are you sure that's the rule you wanted to make? :rolleyes1



Yeah - guess that might not work for some of you....but I'm tired of the boxers running around my house. Fortunately, I had on the "I mean business" face so my boys wouldn't even dare think of regressing to NO UNDERWEAR!! I've been welcomed by PJs every night now!!

[BuzzBoyMom]

Her crust was made from cheese!!!! Wow! That adds a whole new twist!

OMG!!! Too funny

[BuzzBoyMom]

I am so so frustrated, but am beginning to feel like all I do is complain . . .

Thank you to everyone for your kind words, PD, and prayers, and for all of you in tough personal situations, V, slindamood, et. al. you have the same from me.

What is unfair is children have no say in this - a bunch of people with no children, and no regard for the children of their community have made this decision. The future for them is all contained in their own purses.

I start to think that EVERYTHING I am involved in is problems and heartache.

If when I show up at the port, they start telling people "I'm sorry, but we made a mistake and now you cannot cruise" you will know it is me . . .

I have to drown my sorrows tonight . . .

Can you say CHEEEEETAH?

Yeah, tonight we get to go see the Cheetah girls . . .

One extreme to the other.

John1


Oh John - so sorry that you are feeling this way.

Hey everyone - I think John needs some yellow banana pick me ups!!!

[slindamood]

We just passed a minimum wage Constitutional Amendment. It applies to 16 year olds! ACK! All the High School kids that work for us are going to get a HUGE raise January 1! We currently pay above minimum (5.90 to start, .75 above minimum) the new minimum is $6.85!

That is a 17% increase!

Like I needed this to deal with too!

John1

That new wage will apply to middle and high school babysitters as well. I don't know what the rates are in your area, but it will be quite a shock to parents around here.

[87Heel]

Well, friends, we have to get away from the post-election happiness/unhappiness (whatever your viewpoint, we're all geeks) and get posting. Another milestone on the way with very little effort. Maybe John1 will see 48,000 before the Cheetah Girls!

[BuzzBoyMom]

I'm gonna clean out my joke in box....

here's one for ya John...
Christmas Demands!

Barbie's Letter To Santa:

Dear Santa,

Listen you fat little troll, I've been helping you out every year, playing at being the perfect Christmas Present, wearing skimpy bathing suits in frigid weather, and drowning in fake tea from one too many tea parties, and I hate to break it to ya Santa, but IT'S DEFINITELY PAY BACK TIME! There had better be some changes around here this Christmas, or I'm gonna call for a nationwide meltdown (and trust me, you won't wanna be around to smell it).

So, here's my holiday wish list for 1998, Santa.

1. A nice, comfy pair of sweat pants and a frumpy, oversized sweatshirt. I'm sick of looking like a hooker. How much smaller are these bathing suits gonna get? Do you have any idea what it feels like to have nylon and velcro up your butt?

2. Real underwear that can be pulled on and off. Preferably white. What bonehead at Mattel decided to cheap out and MOLD imitation underwear to my skin?!? It looks like cellulite!

3. A REAL man... maybe GI JOE. Heck, I'd take Tickle-Me-Elmo over that wimped-out excuse for a boy toy, Ken. And what's with that earring anyway? If I'm gonna have to suffer with him, at least make him (and me) anatomically correct.

4. Arms that actually bend so I can push the aforementioned Ken-wimp away once he is anatomically correct.

5. Chest (insert other B word) reduction surgery. I don't care whose arm you have to twist, just get it done.

6. A jog-bra. To wear until I get the surgery.

7. A new career. Pet doctor and school teacher just don't cut it. How about a systems analyst? Or better yet, a public relations senior account exec!

8. A new, more 90's persona. Maybe "PMS Barbie," complete with a miniature container of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and a bag of chips, "Animal Rights Barbie," with my very own paint gun, fitted with a fake fur coat, bottle of spray on blood and handcuffs. How about "Stop Smoking Barbie," sporting a Nicotrol patch and equipped with several packs of gum.

9. No more McDonald's endorsements. The grease is wrecking my vinyl.

10. Mattel stock options. It's been 37 years - I think I deserve it.

Okay Santa, that's it. Considering my valuable contribution to society, I don't think these requests are out of line. If you
disagree, then you can find yourself a new witch (insert other word) for next Christmas. It's that simple.

Yours Truly,

Barbie

[87Heel]

That new wage will apply to middle and high school babysitters as well. I don't know what the rates are in your area, but it will be quite a shock to parents around here.
How can that happen? Who is tracking what you pay a kid sitter? Isn't it all cash under the table???

[BuzzBoyMom]

Ken's Letter To Santa

Dear Santa,

I understand that one of my colleagues has petitioned you for changes in her contract, specifically asking for anatomical and
career changes. In addition, it is my understanding that disparaging remarks were made about me, my ability to please, and some of my fashion choices. I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of some issues concerning Ms. Barbie, and some of my own needs and desires.

First of all, I along with several other colleagues feel Barbie DOES NOT deserve preferential treatment - the witch has everything. Along with Joe, Jem, Raggedy Ann & Andy, I DO NOT have a dream house, corvette, evening gowns, and in some cases the ability to change our hair style. I personally have only 3 outfits which I am forced to mix and match at great length.

My decision to accessorize my outfits with an earring was my decision and reflects my lifestyle choice.

I too would like a change in my career. Have you ever considered "Decorator Ken," "Beauty Salon Ken," or "Out Of Work Actor Ken?" In addition, there are several other avenues which could be considered such as "S&M Ken," "Green Lantern Ken," "Circuit Ken," "Bear Ken," "Master Ken." These would more accurately reflect my desires and perhaps open up new markets. And as for Barbie needing bendable arms so she can "push me away," I need bendable knees so I can kick her to the curb.

In closing, I would like to point out that any further concessions to the blond bimbo from you know where will result in action be taken by myself and others. And Barbie can forget about having Joe - he's mine, at least that's what he said last night.

Sincerely,
Ken

[87Heel]

Thanks, Karen!

[MrsMork]

We just passed a minimum wage Constitutional Amendment. It applies to 16 year olds! ACK! All the High School kids that work for us are going to get a HUGE raise January 1! We currently pay above minimum (5.90 to start, .75 above minimum) the new minimum is $6.85!

That is a 17% increase!

Like I needed this to deal with too!

John1
So the price of the burgers and groceries goes up and everyone is right back where they started. :sad2: I think there should be some break for employeers that hire HS kids (thank you John1) and give them the opportunity to learn to work. There is a large investment of time and training that goes into helping these kids learn how to show up when/where they are supposed to and be productive for hours at a time. There is a huge difference in my DGS's financial needs and those of folks who are trying to survive on MW and just don't have the where with all to do something more with their lives. DGS is doing a great job and his bosses absolutely LOVE him, he looks for work to do, offers extra help, etc., but that cannot be said of all his friends. Some of them require a bit of "management time" to become good employees.

My ranting for the day. :rolleyes:

[becka]

We just passed a minimum wage Constitutional Amendment. It applies to 16 year olds! ACK! All the High School kids that work for us are going to get a HUGE raise January 1! We currently pay above minimum (5.90 to start, .75 above minimum) the new minimum is $6.85!

That is a 17% increase!

Like I needed this to deal with too!

John1

They are raising ours to $6.50 up from $5.15. I am not opposed to them raising it to $6.50 because honestly most places are here are probably paying close to that as the minimum right now and $5.15 is really low. However, the proposition that passed also includes annual COLA adjustments tied to the nation inflation index each year. Which means that every year the minimum wage is going up and if times get tough (and businesses are already struggling) we could see double digit annual increases for those on minimum wage and nothing for everyone else - we will be lucky to keep our jobs. :sad2:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Not a joke....but some may like this one...

SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP!
This parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule.

The mule fell into the farmer's well. The water wasn't very deep, so the mule could stand on the bottom. The farmer heard the mule praying-or whatever mules do when they fall into wells.

After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together and told them what had happened...and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery.

Initially, the old mule was hysterical. But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back he should shake it off and step up. This he did, blow after blow of dirt hitting his back. "Shake it off and step up... shake it off and step up...shake it off and step up" repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows, or how distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up. It wasn't long before
the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of the well.

What seemed like it would bury him actually helped him, all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity. That's life. If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity...the
adversities that come along to bury us usually have within them the very real potential to benefit us. Never be afraid to try something new.

Remember, amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

GOD'S MERCIES ARE NEW EVERY MORNING!

[BuzzBoyMom]

A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later..."Da-ad..."
"What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Lights out."
Five minutes later: "Da-aaaad..."
"WHAT?"
"I'm THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water??"
"I told you NO! If you ask again, I'll have to spank you!!"
Five minutes later... "Daaaa-aaaad..."
"WHAT??!!"
"When you come in to spank me, can you bring me a drink of water?"

[MrsMork]

Oh John - so sorry that you are feeling this way.

Hey everyone - I think John needs some yellow banana pick me ups!!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
There you go, John11 Better? :banana: :banana: :banana:

[MrsMork]

That new wage will apply to middle and high school babysitters as well. I don't know what the rates are in your area, but it will be quite a shock to parents around here.
You have to pay MW to kids that babysit?? :confused3 Things have sure changed!! :confused3

[BuzzBoyMom]

I feel silly posting jokes amongs the very serious comments about pay raises and politics.

Please don't feel that I'm insensitive.


You guys keep posting!!

Know that I'm sending ya hugs via the jokes, okay?!!!

here's another...

************************************************** *****

One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?" The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug.
"I can't, dear," She said. "I have to sleep in Daddy's room."
A long silence was broken at last by his shaky little voice: "The big sissy."

************************************************** *****

It was that time, during the Sunday morning service, for "the children's sermon," and all the children were invited to come Forward. One little girl was wearing a particularly pretty dress and, as she sat down, the pastor leaned over and said to her, "That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter dress?" The little girl replied, "Yes, and my Mom says it's a b---tch to
iron."

************************************************** *****

Finding one of her students making faces at others on the playground, Ms.Smith stopped to gently reprove the child. Smiling sweetly, the Sunday School teacher said, "Bobby, when I was a child, I was told that if I made ugly faces, it would freeze and I would stay like that." Bobby looked up and replied, "Well, Ms. Smith, you can't say you weren't warned".

[BuzzBoyMom]

Why we love Mom??

Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed." She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches, rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning. She put a load of clothes into the wash, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button. She picked up the game pieces left on the table and put the telephone book back into the drawer. She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry. She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a textbook out from hiding under the chair. She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.

Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night Solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails. Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."

I'm on my way," she said. She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked. She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamp, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks in the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework. In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list. She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals. About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. I'm going to bed." And he did...without another thought.

Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
'CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL......

[MrsMork]

Not a joke....but some may like this one...

SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP!
This parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule.

The mule fell into the farmer's well. The water wasn't very deep, so the mule could stand on the bottom. The farmer heard the mule praying-or whatever mules do when they fall into wells.

After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together and told them what had happened...and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery.

Initially, the old mule was hysterical. But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back he should shake it off and step up. This he did, blow after blow of dirt hitting his back. "Shake it off and step up... shake it off and step up...shake it off and step up" repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows, or how distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up. It wasn't long before
the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of the well.

What seemed like it would bury him actually helped him, all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity. That's life. If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity...the
adversities that come along to bury us usually have within them the very real potential to benefit us. Never be afraid to try something new.

Remember, amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

GOD'S MERCIES ARE NEW EVERY MORNING!

Good one for me this morning! Thank you, Karen for this reminder! :grouphug:

[87Heel]

You have to pay MW to kids that babysit?? :confused3 Things have sure changed!! :confused3
The "family" rate here is significantly less than minimum wage...

[Bella2000]

Did you see the new MacBook (http://www.apple.com/macbook/macbook.html) - :woohoo: Knew they'd go to duo core. I want it I want it!

[slindamood]

I am so so frustrated, but am beginning to feel like all I do is complain . . .

Thank you to everyone for your kind words, PD, and prayers, and for all of you in tough personal situations, V, slindamood, et. al. you have the same from me.

What is unfair is children have no say in this - a bunch of people with no children, and no regard for the children of their community have made this decision. The future for them is all contained in their own purses.

John1

You have good reason to be frustrated, depressed, etc.

Think anyone would notice if I slip something into a bill giving your district the money you need?

suzanne

[BuzzBoyMom]

MATH JOKES!!! Can't believe I haven't dusted these off before now...


ROMANCE MATHEMATICS

Smart man + smart woman = romance

Smart man + dumb woman = affair

Dumb man + smart woman = marriage

Dumb man + dumb woman = pregnancy


OFFICE ARITHMETIC

Smart boss + smart employee = profit

Smart boss + dumb employee = production

Dumb boss + smart employee = promotion

Dumb boss + dumb employee = overtime


SHOPPING MATH

A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.

A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need.


GENERAL EQUATIONS & STATISTICS

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.

A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.

A successful woman is one who can find such a man.


HAPPINESS

To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him a little.

To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all.


LONGEVITY

Married men live longer than single men, but married men are a lot more willing to die.


MEMORY

Any married man should forget his mistakes,there's no use in two people remembering the same thing.


APPEARANCE

Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.

Women somehow deteriorate during the night.


PROPENSITY TO CHANGE

A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.

A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, and she does.


DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE

A woman has the last word in any argument.

Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.


COMPREHENSION

There are 2 times when a man doesn't understand a woman: before marriage and after marriage.


HOW TO STOP PEOPLE FROM BUGGING YOU ABOUT GETTING MARRIED:

Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them
at funerals.

[MrsMork]

[QUOTE=BuzzBoyMom]I feel silly posting jokes amongs the very serious comments about pay raises and politics.

Please don't feel that I'm insensitive.


You guys keep posting!!

Know that I'm sending ya hugs via the jokes, okay?!!!
************************************************** ****

It was that time, during the Sunday morning service, for "the children's sermon," and all the children were invited to come Forward. One little girl was wearing a particularly pretty dress and, as she sat down, the pastor leaned over and said to her, "That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter dress?" The little girl replied, "Yes, and my Mom says it's a b---tch to
iron."


We need it, Karen. Thank you!

This one is for Brandi!!

[87Heel]

You have good reason to be frustrated, depressed, etc.

Think anyone would notice if I slip something into a bill giving your district the money you need?

suzanne

Ah, yes, the much-needed DIS clause.

[BuzzBoyMom]

You have good reason to be frustrated, depressed, etc.

Think anyone would notice if I slip something into a bill giving your district the money you need?

suzanne


Oh no!!! Now he's gonna WANT you to cancel the cruise so you can do this!!

[BuzzBoyMom]

Subject: Points to Ponder *
1) My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God and I didn't! *
2) I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it. *
3) I Work Hard Because Millions On Welfare Depend on Me! *
4) Some people are alive only because it's illegal to kill them. *
5) I used to have a handle on life, but it broke. *
6) Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive. *
7) You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me. *
8) Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. *
9) Earth is the insane asylum for the universe. *
10) Quoting one is plagiarism; Quoting many is research. *
11) I'm not a complete idiot, some parts are missing. *
12) Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. *
13) NyQuil - The stuffy, sneeze, why-is-the-room spinning-medicine. *
14) I want to die in my sleep like my grandfather...not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. *
15) God must love stupid people, he made so many. *
16) The gene pool could use a little chlorine. *
17) It IS as BAD as you think and they ARE out to get you. *
18) I took an IQ test and the results were negative. *
19) Consciousness: that annoying time between naps. *
20) Ever stop to think, and forget to start again? *
21) MOP AND GLOW - Floor wax used by Three Mile Island cleanup team. *
22) Beer ~ The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon! *
24) Frankly, Scallop, I Don't Give a Clam (seen on Cape Cod) *
25) Computer programmers know how to use their hardware. *
26) Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up *
27) Procrastinate Now *
28) Rehab Is for Quitters *
29) My Dog Can Lick Anyone *
30) I Have a Degree in Liberal Arts - Do You Want Fries With That? *
31) Computer programmers don't byte, they nibble a bit. *
32) Finally 21, and Legally Able to Do Everything I've Been doing since 15 *
33) ALL MEN ARE IDIOTS, AND I MARRIED THEIR KING *
34) West Virginia: One Million People and 15 last names *
35) FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION. It comes bundled with the software. *
36) MY WILD OATS HAVE TURNED TO SHREDDED WHEAT *
37) A hangover is the wrath of grapes *
38) A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance *
39) STUPIDITY IS NOT A HANDICAP. Park elsewhere! *
40) DISCOURAGE INBREEDING - Ban Country Music *
41) They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken *
42) He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless dead *
43) Time's fun when you're having flies...Kermit the Frog *
44) POLICE STATION TOILET STOLEN .... Cops have nothing to go on. *
45) FOR SALE - Iraqi rifle. Never fired. Dropped once. *
46) HECK IS WHERE PEOPLE GO WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN GOSH *
47) A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, but it uses up a thousand times the memory. *
48) The Meek shall inherit the earth, after we're through with it. *
49) Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. *
50) HAM AND EGGS - A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig. *
51) WELCOME TO KENTUCKY - Set your watch back 20 years. *
52) The trouble with life is there's no background music**

[BuzzBoyMom]

This one is appropriate for today....see #9...

1. Only in America......can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance.

2. Only in America......are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink.

3. Only in America......do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.

4. Only in America......do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.

5. Only in America......do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.

6. Only in America......do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.

7. Only in America......do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we won't miss a call from someone we didn't want to talk to in the first place.

8. Only in America......do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.

9. Only in America......do we use the word 'politics' to describe the process so well: 'Poli' in Latin meaning 'many' and 'tics' meaning 'bloodsucking creatures'.

10. Only in America......do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Medical Humour (as told by the Doctors):

A man comes into the ER and yells, "My wife's going to have her baby in the cab!" I grabbed my stuff, rushed out to the cab, lifted the lady's dress, and began to take off her underwear. Suddenly I noticed that there were several cabs, and I was in the wrong one.
Dr. Mark MacDonald, San Antonio, TX
__________________________________________________ __________________
At the beginning of my shift I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient's anterior chest wall. "Big breaths," I instructed."Yes, they used to be," remorsefully replied the patient.
Dr. Richard Byrnes, Seattle, WA
__________________________________________________ __________________
One day I had to be the bearer of bad news when I told a wife that her husband had died of a massive myocardial infarct. Not more than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the family that he had died of a "massive internal fart".
Dr. Susan Steinberg, Manitoba, Canada
__________________________________________________ _____________
I was performing a complete physical, including the visual acuity test. I placed the patient twenty feet from the chart and began, "Cover your right eye with your hand." He read the 20/20 line perfectly. "Left".
Again, a flawless read. "Now both," I requested. There was silence. He couldn't even read the large letter on the top line. I turned and discovered that he had done exactly what I had asked; he was standing there with both his eyes covered. I was laughing too hard to finish the exam.
Dr. Matthew Theodropolous, Worcester, MA __________________________________________________ __________
During a patient's two week follow-up appointment with his cardiologist, he informed me, his doctor, that he was having trouble with one of his medications. "Which one?" I asked. "The patch. The nurse told me to put on a new one every six hours and now I'm running out of places to put it!" I had him quickly undress and discovered what I hoped I wouldn't see. Yes, the man had over fifty patches on his body! Since the incident, the instructions now include removal of the old patch before applying a new one.
Dr. Rebecca St. Clair, Norfolk, VA ______________________________


While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient, I asked, "How long have you been bedridden?" After a look of complete confusion she answered "Why, not for about twenty years-- when my husband was alive,"
Dr. Steven Swanson, Corvallis, OR
__________________________________________________ ______________
I was caring for a woman from Kentucky and asked, "So, how's your breakfast this morning?" "It's very good, except for the Kentucky Jelly. I can't seem to get used to the taste," the patient replied. I then asked to see the jelly and the woman produced a foil packet labelled 'KY Jelly'.
Dr. Leonard Kransdorf, Detroit, MI
__________________________________________________ ___________
And Finally . . A new, young MD when doing his residency in OB, was quite embarrassed performing female pelvic exams. To cover his embarrassment he had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling. The middle aged lady upon whom he was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassed him. He looked up from his work and sheepishly said, "I'm sorry. Was I tickling you?" She replied, "No doctor, but the song you were whistling was 'I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener'."

[BuzzBoyMom]

Okay - some of you are probably bored with my jokes and just passing them by...but this one is pretty good!!!



For all you with bathroom issues....


WOMEN AND PUBLIC TOILETS

My mother was a fanatic about public toilets. When I was a little girl, she'd bring me in the stall, teach me to wad up toilet paper and wipe the seat. Then, she'd carefully lay strips of toilet paper to cover the seat. Finally, she'd instruct, "Never, never sit on a public toilet seat. And she'd demonstrate "The Stance," which consisted of balancing over the toilet in a sitting position without actually letting any of your flesh make contact with the Toilet Seat. But by this time, I'd have wet down my leg and we'd go home.

That was a long time ago. Even now in our more mature years, The Stance is excruciatingly difficult to maintain when one's bladder is especially full. When you have to "go" in a public bathroom, you find a line of women that makes you think there's a half-price sale on Nelly's underwear in there. So, you wait and smile politely at all the other ladies, also smiling politely. And you finally get closer. You check for feet under the stall doors. Every one is occupied. Finally, a stall door opens and you dash, nearly knocking down the woman leaving the stall.

You get in to find the door won't latch. It doesn't matter. You hang your purse on the door hook, yank down your pants and assume "The Stance". Relief. More relief. Then your thighs begin to shake. You'd love to sit down but you certainly hadn't taken time to wipe the seat or lay toilet paper on it, so you hold The Stance as your thighs experience a quake that would register an eight on the Richter scale. To take your mind off it, you reach for the toilet paper. The toilet paper dispenser is empty. Your thighs shake more. You remember the tiny tissue that you blew your nose on that's in your purse. It would have to do. You crumble it in the puffiest way possible. It is still smaller than your thumbnail.

Someone pushes open your stall door because the latch doesn't work and your purse whams you in the head. "Occupied!" you scream as you reach out for the door, dropping your tissue in a puddle and falling backward, directly onto the toilet seat. You get up quickly, but it's too late.

Your bare bottom has made contact with all the germs and life forms on the bare seat because YOU never laid down toilet paper, not that there was any, even if you had enough time to. And your mother would be utterly ashamed of you if she knew, because HER bare bottom never touched a public toilet seat because, frankly, "You don't know what kind of diseases you could get." And by this time, the automatic ! sensor on the back of the toilet is so confused that it flushes, sending up a stream of water akin to a fountain and then it suddenly sucks everything down with such force that you grab onto the toilet paper dispenser for fear of being dragged to China.

At that point, you give up. You're soaked by the splashing water. You're exhausted. You try to wipe with a gum wrapper you found in your pocket, then slink out inconspicuously to the sinks. As you exit, you walk past a line of women, still waiting. One kind soul at the very end of the line points out that you are trailing a piece of toilet paper on your shoe as long as the Mississippi River! You yank the paper from your shoe, plunk it the woman's hand and say warmly, "Here. You might need this."

At this time, you see your man, who has entered, used and exited his bathroom and read a copy of War and Peace while waiting for you. "What took you so long?" he asks, annoyed! This is when you kick him sharply in the shin and go home.

This is dedicated to all women everywhere who have ever had to deal with a public toilet. And it finally explains to all you men what takes us so long.

PS - The answer to the other question, "Why do women go to public bathrooms in pairs?" is "So the other woman can hold the door and hand you Kleenex."

[BuzzBoyMom]

okay - is there anyone out there actually reading these or did I scare you guys away?

[slindamood]

I feel silly posting jokes amongs the very serious comments about pay raises and politics.

Please don't feel that I'm insensitive.


You guys keep posting!!

Know that I'm sending ya hugs via the jokes, okay?!!!

here's another...

.

Karen - Love your jokes - I am sitting here laughing, waiting for the supposed onslaught of work.

Really - given all the reasons that force people to cancel cruises, I have it pretty good. Ususally it is health or family crises. We have our health, our families are doing well. In the overall scheme of things, my situation seems pretty trivial.

Now John1's situation - that is depressing.

suzanne

[BuzzBoyMom]

Wow - while cleaning out that box, I ran across an old email from Christina Page...she was the mother of Nathan Page....a little boy who passed away after going on a Disney cruise...anyone remember the story? Andy - Verandah Man - became very close to the family?

For anyone who does remember - my son's Kindergarten class adopted Nathan as their classmate and sent him pictures and cards. It was such a touching and emotional learning experience.

Isn't it amazing how life comes around...I haven't read that email in a long time.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Weapons of Math Instruction
At New York's Kennedy airport today, an individual later discovered to be a public school teacher was arrested trying to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a setsquare, a slide rule, and a calculator.
At a morning press conference, Attorney general John Ashcroft said he believes the man is a member of the notorious al-gebra movement. He is being charged by the FBI with carrying weapons of math instruction.

"Al-gebra is a fearsome cult,", Ashcroft said. "They desire average solutions by means and extremes, and sometimes go off on tangents in a search of absolute value. They use secret code names like "x" and "y" and refer to themselves as "unknowns", but we have determined they belong to a common denominator of the axis of medieval with coordinates in every country.

"As the Greek philanderer Isosceles used to say, there are 3 sides to every triangle," Ashcroft declared.

When asked to comment on the arrest, President Bush said, "If God had wanted us to have better weapons of math instruction, He would have given us more fingers and toes.

"I am gratified that our government has given us a sine that it is intent on protracting us from these math-dogs who are willing to disintegrate us with calculus disregard. Murky statisticians love to inflict plane on every sphere of influence," the President said, adding: "Under the circumferences, we must differentiate their root, make our point, and draw the line."

President Bush warned, "These weapons of math instruction have the potential to decimal everything in their math on a scalene never before seen unless we become exponents of a Higher Power and begin to factor-in random facts of vertex."

Attorney General Ashcroft said, "As our Great Leader would say, read my ellipse. Here is one principle he is uncertainty of: though they continue to multiply, their days are numbered as the hypotenuse tightens around their necks."

[BuzzBoyMom]

I'm sure someone is gonna log on and get scared by all the pages to catch up on....

jokes take more space than smilies...

here's another one...
Subject: Social Security

Having reached the age of 65, I went to apply for Social
Security last week.

After waiting in line for a very long time, I finally got to
the counter. The woman there asked me for my driver's license to verify my age.

I looked in my pockets and realized, to my great dismay, that I
had left my wallet on the nightstand in my bedroom. I told the lady that I
was very sorry, but I seemed to have left my wallet at home.
"I'll have to go get it and come back later," I said.

At that point, she said to me, "Unbutton your shirt." I
was confused, but I opened my shirt, revealing lots of curly silver hair.

She said, "That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for
me," and, with that, she promptly processed my application.

When I got home, I couldn't wait to tell my wife about my
experience at the Social Security Office.

She listened to the whole story and then said,
"You should have dropped your pants . . .. you might have
gotten disability, too."

[Jhalkias]

That is ONLY for the kids??? So a 40 yo starting would make the 5.90 but a 16 yo would make 6.85????

No no no, sorry about the confusion . ..

EVERYONE. The surprise to me is that it INCLUDES those under 18.

John1

[87Heel]

I'm reading along, Karen!
And I remember Nathan, even though that was when I was a DIS lurker. (Yes, I was a DIS boards lurker from 2002 until July 2006.)

[BuzzBoyMom]

COMPUTER SPEAK AHEAD ----- LISA!!!! ---- WARNING!!!!


Watch out for these new viruses - Neither Symantec or McAfee have solutions as yet!!!


The George Bush Virus - Causes your computer to keep looking for viruses of mass destruction.

The Ronald Reagan Virus - Saves your data, but forgets where it is stored.

The Clinton Virus - Gives you a permanent Hard Drive with NO memory.


The Al Gore Virus - Causes your computer to just keep counting and re-counting.


The Bob Dole (AKA Viagra) Virus - Makes a new hard drive out of an old floppy.

The Lewinsky Virus - Sucks all the memory out of your computer, then e-mails everyone about what it did.

The Arnold Schwarzenegger Virus - Terminates some files, leaves, but will be back.

The Mike Tyson Virus - Quits after two bytes. (the ear thingy)

The Oprah Winfrey Virus - Your 200 GB hard drive shrinks to 100 GB, then slowly expands to re-stabilize around 150 GB.

The Jack Kevorkian Virus - Deletes all old files.

The Ellen Degeneres Virus - Disks can no longer be inserted.

The Prozac Virus - Totally screws up your RAM, but your processor doesn't care.

The Joey Buttafuoco Virus - Only attacks minor files.

The Lorena Bobbitt Virus - Reformats your hard drive into a 3.5 inch floppy ... then discards it through Windows

[Jhalkias]

That new wage will apply to middle and high school babysitters as well. I don't know what the rates are in your area, but it will be quite a shock to parents around here.

Suzanne . . .

Really? Is that what they are telling you guys at the capital? The old minimum wage did not seem to?

Need more details.

(we pay ours around $5 an hour)

John1

[goofyforlife]

we could see double digit annual increases for those on minimum wage and nothing for everyone else - we will be lucky to keep our jobs. :sad2:

What is really sad is that in some communities (like northern central PA). Finding a job paying $7-8 an hour is rare...Even office jobs... Gosh my yearly salary there working full time mind you was only $16-17K a year....Pocket change in this economy.....

So while raising the minimum wage is a good thing...It only serves to make everyone else at min wage too..... (Just broadens the poverty level)

But with the cost of everything going up, what else is there to do? Sooner or later most of the middle class will qualify for some type of assistance....

Many counties in MD have a MPDU program (Moderate priced Dwelling Unit) that helps lower income families to purchase a house in a development for half the cost of the other market priced units. These are built with stock cabinets and smaller sq ft and maybe 1 car garage but look like the surrounding homes. People misunderstand that program with section 8 vouchers. However, you'd be surprised who could qualify for the MPDU waiting list. Montgomery county had the close their list a few years ago when the waiting list was in the thousands and their are still thousands more who would still qualify today if they ever opened up the list again. I believe for a family of 4 the qualifying income is like 40-50 thousand a year. Heck if i only had DH's income we could qualify....

The cost of living is just not right... because of taxes and insurance increases this year my mortgage payment alone is going up $60 a month.....
Hmmm my salary isn't...my dh's salary isn't.... Guess i have to take a second job or do something illegal on the side.....


OK off soapbox now......

[Jhalkias]

They are raising ours to $6.50 up from $5.15. I am not opposed to them raising it to $6.50 because honestly most places are here are probably paying close to that as the minimum right now and $5.15 is really low. However, the proposition that passed also includes annual COLA adjustments tied to the nation inflation index each year. Which means that every year the minimum wage is going up and if times get tough (and businesses are already struggling) we could see double digit annual increases for those on minimum wage and nothing for everyone else - we will be lucky to keep our jobs. :sad2:

Yup,

COLA here too Becka - adjusted each year based on September numbers for the following January. Someone had a cookie-cutter.

John1

[BuzzBoyMom]

i feel like I'm those annoying commercials that ya have to get thru in order to get back to the real program.

i'm just brain dead from all the stresses at work and while I can certainly feel everyone's pain...i can't even begin to type my frustrations of politics in PA.

so....until someone asks me to stop...i'll just keep being the commercial break. I just hope no oneHoliday Eating Tips

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table
knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave
immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt
scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You
can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it
has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into
an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have
two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy.
Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed
potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or
whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car
with an automatic transmission.

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control
your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other
people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's.
You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the
time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while
carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like
frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself
near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the
center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave
them behind, you're never going to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if
you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have
three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory
celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.

10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or
get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips; start
over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.


Remember this motto to live by:

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used
up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride! has put me on their "ignore" list.. :rolleyes1

[87Heel]

By the way, thanks for all the rain people sent our way today...

[BuzzBoyMom]

What a wonderful message!

Making Pancakes

Six-year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes. He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on the floor.

He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands, mixed in most of a cup of milk and added some sugar, leaving a floury trail on the floor which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten.

Brandon was covered with flour and getting frustrated. He wanted this to be something very good for Mom and Dad, but it was getting very bad.

He didn't know what to do next, whether to put it all into the oven or on the stove and he didn't know how the stove worked!. Suddenly he saw his kitten licking from the bowl of mix and reached to push her away, knocking the egg carton to the floor. Frantically he tried to clean up this monumental mess but slipped on the eggs, getting his pajamas white and sticky.

And just then he saw Dad standing at the door. Big crocodile tears welled up in Brandon's eyes. All he'd wanted to do was something good, but he'd made a terrible mess. He was sure a scolding was coming, maybe even a spanking. But his father just watched him.

Then, walking through the mess, he picked up his crying son, hugged him and loved him, getting his own pajamas white and sticky in the process!

That's how God deals with us. We try to do something good in life, but it turns into a mess. Our marriage gets all sticky, we insult a friend, we can't stand our job, or our health goes sour.

Sometimes we just stand there in tears beca use we can't think of anything else to do. That's when God picks us up and loves us and forgives us, even though some of our mess gets all over Him.

But just because we might mess up, we can't stop trying to "make pancakes" for God or for others. Sooner or later we'll get it right, and then they'll be glad we tried...

[goofyforlife]

The surprise to me is that it INCLUDES those under 18.

John1

No surprise here...Why should it be any different? Are they working any less than older folks... NO Sure they can't work beyond certain weekday hours but have the same job requirements.

From 16 on...I worked 30-35 hours a week to pay for my own expenses...my car...my car insurance.....my clothes...my spending money...my hairspray (it was the 80's ya know).

Sorry didn't come from a family with cash... or an allowance fairy... If i wanted something...I had to earn it on my own...

[87Heel]

Tonight is Spaghetti dinner night at DD8's elementary (K-3) school. It's a fundraiser/fun family event. The third graders are your servers for the evening (well, each one must have a responsible adult helping them... we'd like some of the food to get to the people!)

So while John1 is singing with the Cheetah Girls, I'll be trying hold on to plates of spaghetti with Hannah... wish me luck!

[BuzzBoyMom]

Last one before I have to go to a meeting...


Have you ever spoken and wished that you could immediately take the words back...or that you could crawl into a hole?

Here are the testimonials of a few people who did....

I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, "How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?" I turned around and walked back out and never went back. My husband didn't say a word... he knew better.

I was at the golf store comparing different kinds of golf balls. I was unhappy with the women's type I had been using. After browsing for several minutes, I was approached by one of the good-looking gentlemen who works at the store. He asked if he could help me. Without thinking, I looked at him and said, "I think I like playing with men's balls."

My sister and I were at the mall and passed by a store that sold a variety of candy and nuts. As we were looking at the display case, the boy behind the counter asked if we needed any help. I replied, "No, I'm just looking at your nuts." My sister started to laugh hysterically, the boy grinned, and I turned beet-red and walked away. To this day, my sister has never let me forget.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Have you ever asked your child a question too many times??? My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch in between errands. It was very busy, with a full dining room. While enjoying my taco, I smelled something funny, so of course I checked my seven-month-old daughter, and she was clean. Then I realized that Danny had not asked to go potty in a while, so I asked him if he needed to go, and he said "No." I kept thinking, "Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don't have any clothes with me." Then I said, "Danny, are you SURE you didn't have an accident?" "No," he replied. I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse. Soooooo, I asked one more time, "Danny, did you have an accident?" This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, bent over and spread his cheeks and yelled. "SEE MOM, IT'S JUST FARTS!!" While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing! He calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. An old couple made me feel better by thanking me for the best laugh they'd ever had!

[Jhalkias]

Did you see the new MacBook (http://www.apple.com/macbook/macbook.html) - :woohoo: Knew they'd go to duo core. I want it I want it!

HURRY!

Tell Charlotte!

Back to Mac Envy again - just like you said Carla!

John1

[87Heel]

OH, and before my server shift, I'm volunteering for another shift... and they gave me one at the hostess station. Rats. You have to be nice to the cranky people who want a particular table at the cafeteria and want to know when they will be seated (hey, people, there are volunteers and third-graders in charge here! and it's only costing you $6 for spaghetti, salad, drink and dessert!) Usually I'm hiding in the kitchen, slapping pasta, sauce and meatballs on the plates.

[MrsMork]

Weapons of Math Instruction
At New York's Kennedy airport today, an individual later discovered to be a public school teacher was arrested trying to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a setsquare, a slide rule, and a calculator.
At a morning press conference, Attorney general John Ashcroft said he believes the man is a member of the notorious al-gebra movement. He is being charged by the FBI with carrying weapons of math instruction.

"Al-gebra is a fearsome cult,", Ashcroft said. "They desire average solutions by means and extremes, and sometimes go off on tangents in a search of absolute value. They use secret code names like "x" and "y" and refer to themselves as "unknowns", but we have determined they belong to a common denominator of the axis of medieval with coordinates in every country.

"As the Greek philanderer Isosceles used to say, there are 3 sides to every triangle," Ashcroft declared.

When asked to comment on the arrest, President Bush said, "If God had wanted us to have better weapons of math instruction, He would have given us more fingers and toes.

"I am gratified that our government has given us a sine that it is intent on protracting us from these math-dogs who are willing to disintegrate us with calculus disregard. Murky statisticians love to inflict plane on every sphere of influence," the President said, adding: "Under the circumferences, we must differentiate their root, make our point, and draw the line."

President Bush warned, "These weapons of math instruction have the potential to decimal everything in their math on a scalene never before seen unless we become exponents of a Higher Power and begin to factor-in random facts of vertex."

Attorney General Ashcroft said, "As our Great Leader would say, read my ellipse. Here is one principle he is uncertainty of: though they continue to multiply, their days are numbered as the hypotenuse tightens around their necks."

SEE, SEE! I told you math was scary!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[Jhalkias]

You have good reason to be frustrated, depressed, etc.

Think anyone would notice if I slip something into a bill giving your district the money you need?

suzanne

Could you try Suzanne? Pretty Please?

BTW - I will be in Columbus for OSBA next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with the bonus of a hearing with the self-insured (worker's comp) appeals board on Wednesday!

Yay!

John1

[87Heel]

pirate: time coming

[goofyforlife]

ok staying for the pirate.... pirate: then back to work

[87Heel]

Hi Kristina!

[87Heel]

pirate: pirate:
boards are slow

[87Heel]

pirate: pirate: pirate: again

[87Heel]

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: and again

[Jhalkias]

No surprise here...Why should it be any different? Are they working any less than older folks... NO Sure they can't work beyond certain weekday hours but have the same job requirements.

From 16 on...I worked 30-35 hours a week to pay for my own expenses...my car...my car insurance.....my clothes...my spending money...my hairspray (it was the 80's ya know).

Sorry didn't come from a family with cash... or an allowance fairy... If i wanted something...I had to earn it on my own...

Yeah Kristina,

I have been doing the same thing - I have had a job since my paper route at age 12, but read what Angie said. She said it well, and I need not repeat it.

John1

[87Heel]

hey, did john1 get it! There's something good today!

[Jhalkias]

Like I said before, the only kind I get . . . pirate:

Accidently!

John1

[slindamood]

BTW - I will be in Columbus for OSBA next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday!




So - that banana yellow corvette covertible that I see around - with license plate BINANAZ - really is yours!

suzanne

[pjpoohbear]

Oh that is horrible. But with the lame duck session, why do they even need to be in the office drafting bills?

Karen, that was my thought, exactly!

Pj

[lbgraves]

That new wage will apply to middle and high school babysitters as well. I don't know what the rates are in your area, but it will be quite a shock to parents around here.

No flippin way!!! :furious: They are now regulating how much you have to pay your babysitters??????? :furious: :furious: :furious: Here the girl across the street watches both kids for $5 per hour. If she is here with just one of them I usually pay her that much anyway and figure that it all balances out. Are they making the teens files taxes too?

[BuzzBoyMom]

This had most of the state of Michigan laughing for 2 days and a very embarrassed female news anchor who will, in the future, likely think before
she speaks. What happens when you predict snow but don't get any....a true
story...We had a female news anchor who, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, turned to the weatherman and asked: "So Bob, here's that 8 inches you promised me last night?" Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too they were laughing so hard!

[lbgraves]

HOW TO STOP PEOPLE FROM BUGGING YOU ABOUT GETTING MARRIED:

Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them
at funerals.

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[lbgraves]

You have good reason to be frustrated, depressed, etc.

Think anyone would notice if I slip something into a bill giving your district the money you need?

suzanne

Why not, Suzanne....especially if you are going to turn in your notice. :rolleyes1

[pjpoohbear]

Karen, I have tears rolling down my face, lol. And there was no suppressing the laughter.

Pj

[lbgraves]

Wow - while cleaning out that box, I ran across an old email from Christina Page...she was the mother of Nathan Page....a little boy who passed away after going on a Disney cruise...anyone remember the story? Andy - Verandah Man - became very close to the family?

For anyone who does remember - my son's Kindergarten class adopted Nathan as their classmate and sent him pictures and cards. It was such a touching and emotional learning experience.

Isn't it amazing how life comes around...I haven't read that email in a long time.

Of course I remember Nathan. How wonderful that the class helped to brighten his life. I hope his family is doing well. I think of him when we go to CC...knowing he is there too.

[goofyforlife]

So the price of the burgers and groceries goes up and everyone is right back where they started. :sad2: I think there should be some break for employeers that hire HS kids (thank you John1) and give them the opportunity to learn to work. There is a large investment of time and training that goes into helping these kids learn how to show up when/where they are supposed to and be productive for hours at a time. There is a huge difference in my DGS's financial needs and those of folks who are trying to survive on MW and just don't have the where with all to do something more with their lives. DGS is doing a great job and his bosses absolutely LOVE him, he looks for work to do, offers extra help, etc., but that cannot be said of all his friends. Some of them require a bit of "management time" to become good employees.

My ranting for the day. :rolleyes:

John asked me to step back and read this...just a few comments...

Yes it is a vicious circle.....

Employers already do get breaks for hiring lower income workers and people who have been on assistance and such. (I've worked retail in the past....and on almost all of my jobs they had you make that confidential call to the government verifying your income and such) Not sure if that's a state thing or a federal thing...I was in PA at the time.... I never seen that at my jobs in MD though....

While I do agree that "some" teenagers need extra help...Any new employee needs and should get that assistance as well....Maybe I'm in the minority but i was a good worker from the beginning...knew that breaks were breaks...not to fool around...etc.... When i was promoted not even 6 months after starting my first teen job, i really was embarrassed by some of the workers that were hired.... They didn't need the money like i did and it showed... (Stuff like not showing up...taking long lunches, disappering, not cleaning up, friends hanging out in the store, stuff like that)

Guess it all depends on how you were raised...but over the years I've ran into an equal amount of adults too that act like they really don't need the job either.

My DD works for her riding lessons right now.... The stable owner has told me on several occasions that she just loves my DD because she knows that the work will get done if she asks her to do it. Many of the students are just there to "horse around" (ha,ha) and do very little but hang out during their shifts.

I'm hoping this work ethic continues with dd into her first paying job too... I sure know that i can't get her to clean her room for me. :rolleyes1

[pjpoohbear]

You have good reason to be frustrated, depressed, etc.

Think anyone would notice if I slip something into a bill giving your district the money you need?

suzanne

Talk about connections, lol.

Pj

[BuzzBoyMom]

Of course I remember Nathan. How wonderful that the class helped to brighten his life. I hope his family is doing well. I think of him when we go to CC...knowing he is there too.


I just sent Christina an email telling her I would stop and remember their family and say a little prayer for alll of them while on CC.

[lbgraves]

What is really sad is that in some communities (like northern central PA). Finding a job paying $7-8 an hour is rare...Even office jobs... Gosh my yearly salary there working full time mind you was only $16-17K a year....Pocket change in this economy.........

That's how it is around here...which is why I am a SAHM. I moved down here and took a pay cut from the VA area where we lived before. I left my job after four years making under $8 per hour. I had been hired as a CSR for a furniture company supporting the west coast sales rep. I handled every aspect of the orders...(after cleaning up the mess left by the person who was fired before me) answering questions from stores, entering orders from the rep & revising them when necessary, ordering and shipping parts, billing the stores, tracking the shipments from the plant in Mexico across the border and to the delivery point...along with many more things. I moved up to head the AR department (they had grown & split up some of the responsibilities) and cleaned up a huge mess that was left by the previous person who was fired (notice the pattern?). I set up new proceedures, wrote out a handbook explaining how I set it up (I was 2 months pregnant at the time I started there & they knew that I was leaving at 8 months), and turned it all around. That was considered good pay here. Most locals don't go beyond high school and the military base means military wives who will work for anything and don't need benefits.

[pjpoohbear]

8. Only in America......do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.

I bought 12 pack of Hot Dogs and a 12 pack of buns this weekend, see we are more advanced up here, lol. ;) :woohoo:

Pj

[BuzzBoyMom]

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[lbgraves]

No surprise here...Why should it be any different? Are they working any less than older folks... NO Sure they can't work beyond certain weekday hours but have the same job requirements.

From 16 on...I worked 30-35 hours a week to pay for my own expenses...my car...my car insurance.....my clothes...my spending money...my hairspray (it was the 80's ya know).

Sorry didn't come from a family with cash... or an allowance fairy... If i wanted something...I had to earn it on my own...

I have to say that I agree with this. Nothing was given to me as far as regular HS expenses and forget about college tuition, books, etc. If I hadn't been able to work for two years before college at higher that minimum wage jobs...I probably wouldn't have been able to start college when I did.

[BuzzBoyMom]

A mother is driving a little girl to her friend's house for a play date.
"Mommy," the little girl asks, "how old are you?"
"Honey, you are not supposed to ask a lady her age," the mother replied.
"It's not polite."
"OK", the little girl says, "How much do you weigh?"
"Now really," the mother says, "those are personal questions and are really none of your business."
Undaunted, the little girl asks, "Why did you and Daddy get a divorce?"
"That is enough questions, young lady, honestly!"
The exasperated mother walks away as the two friends begin to play.
"My Mom won't tell me anything about her," the little girl says to her friend.
"Well," says the friend, "all you need to do is look at her drivers' license It is like a report card, it has everything on it."

Later that night the little girl says to her mother, "I know how old you are, you are 32."
The mother is surprised and asks, "How did you find that out?
"I also know that you weigh 140 pounds."
The mother is past surprised and shocked now. "How in heaven's name did you find that out?"
"And," the little girl says triumphantly, "I know why you and daddy got a divorce."
"Oh really?" the mother asks. "Why?"
"Because you got an F in sex."

[pjpoohbear]

Wow - while cleaning out that box, I ran across an old email from Christina Page...she was the mother of Nathan Page....a little boy who passed away after going on a Disney cruise...anyone remember the story? Andy - Verandah Man - became very close to the family?

For anyone who does remember - my son's Kindergarten class adopted Nathan as their classmate and sent him pictures and cards. It was such a touching and emotional learning experience.

Isn't it amazing how life comes around...I haven't read that email in a long time.

I have pics of Nat still on my computer, he was a great kid.

Pj

[BuzzBoyMom]

Roses & Hanging Baskets

A teenage granddaughter comes downstairs for her date with this

see-through blouse on and no bra. Her grandmother just pitched a fit,

telling her not to dare go out like that!


The teenager tells her "Loosen up Grams. These are modern times. You

gotta let your rose buds show!" and out she goes.


The next day the teenager comes down stairs, and the grandmother is

sitting there with no top on. The teenager wants to die. She explains

to her grandmother that she has friends coming over and that it is

just not appropriate...


The grandmother says, "Loosen up, Sweetie. If you can show off your

rose buds, then I can display my hanging baskets.

[BuzzBoyMom]

For all you moms out there with little girls...especiallly those who like crafts...be warned...


NOTE: This is not my story, but one sent to me...
I was due for an appointment with the gynecologist later in the week. but early on Monday morning, I received a call from his office to tell me that my appointment had been rescheduled for that morning at 9:30AM.

I had just packed everyone off to work and school, and it was already around 8:45 AM. Since the trip to his office would take about 35 minutes, I didn't have any time to spare. As most women do, I like to take a little extra effort over hygiene when making such visits, but this time I wasn't going to be able to make the full effort. So, I rushed upstairs, threw off my pajamas, wet the washcloth that was sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a quick wash in "that area" to make sure I was at least presentable.

I then threw the washcloth in the hamper, donned some clothes, hopped in the car and raced to my appointment. I was in the waiting room for only a few minutes when I was called in. Knowing the procedure, as I'm sure you do, I hopped up on the table, looked over at the other side of the room and pretended that I was in Paris or some other place a million miles away.

I was a little surprised when the doctor said, "My, we've made an extra effort this morning, haven't we?" I didn't respond.

After the exam, I heaved a sigh of relief and went home. The rest of the day was normal... some shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.

After school when my six year old daughter was playing, she called out from the bathroom, "Mommy, where's my washcloth?" I told her to get another one from the cupboard.

She replied, "No, I need the one that was here by the sink, it had all my glitter and sparkles saved inside it."

[BuzzBoyMom]

DISTANCE
Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking........and one blonde says to the other, "Which do you think is farther away..........Florida or the moon?" The other blonde turns and says "Helloooooooooo!!! can you see Florida.......?????"

CAR TROUBLE
A blonde pushes her BMW into a gas station. She tells the mechanic it died. After he works on it for a few minutes, it is idling smoothly. She says, "What's the story?" He replies, "Just crap in the carburetor"
She asks, "How often do I have to do that?"

SPEEDING TICKET
A police officer stops a blonde for speeding and asks her very nicely if he could see her license. She replied in a huff, "I wish you guys would get your act together. Just yesterday you take away my license and then today you expect me to show it to you!"

RIVER WALK
There's this blonde out for a walk. She comes to a river and sees another blonde on the opposite bank. "Yoo-hoo!" she shouts, "How can I get to the other side?" The second blonde looks up the river then down the river and shouts back, "You ARE on the other side."

KNITTING
A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway.
Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting! Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled , "PULL OVER!" "NO!" the blonde yelled back, "IT'S A SCARF!"

SPACE RACE
A Russian, an American, and a Blonde were talking one day. The Russian said, "We were the first in space!" The American said, "We were the first on the moon!" The Blonde said, "So what? We're going to be the first on the sun!" The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads. "You can't land on the sun, you idiot!
You'll burn up!" said the Russian. To which the Blonde replied, "We're not stupid, you know. We're going at night!"

IN A VACUUM
A blonde was playing Trivial Pursuit one night. It was her turn. She rolled the dice and she landed on Science & Nature. Her question was, "If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?"
She thought for a time and then asked, "Is it on or off?"

PETS
A girl was visiting her blonde friend, who had acquired two new dogs, and asked her what their names were. The blonde responded by saying that one was named Rolex and one was named Timex. Her friend said, "Whoever heard of someone naming dogs like that?" "HELLLOOOOOOO......,"
answered the blond. "They're watch dogs"

[BuzzBoyMom]

i'm thinking we could alter this for John and come up with a pretty good proposal for his school answering machine....

ANSWERING MACHINE

This is the message that the Pacific Palisades High School (California) Staff voted unanimously to record on their school telephone answering machine. This came about because they implemented a policy requiring students and parents to be responsible for their children's absences and missing homework.

The school and teachers are being sued by parents who want their children's failing grades changed to passing grades even though those children were absent 15-30 times during the semester and did not complete enough school work to pass their classes.

This is the actual answering machine message for the school:

"Hello! You have reached the automated answering service of your school. In order to assist you in connecting the right staff member, please listen to all your options before making a selection:

"To lie about why your child is absent - Press 1

"To make excuses for why your child did not do his work- Press 2

"To complain about what we do - Press 3

"To swear at staff members - Press 4

"To ask why you didn't get information that was already enclosed in your newsletter and several flyers mailed to you - Press 5

"If you want us to raise your child - Press 6

"If you want to reach out and touch, slap or hit someone - Press 7

"To request another teacher for the third time this year- Press 8

"To complain about bus transportation - Press 9

"To complain about school lunches - Press 0
"If you realize this is the real world and your child must be accountable and responsible for his/her own behavior, class work, homework, and that it's not the teachers' fault for your child's lack of effort: Hang up and have a nice day!"

If you can read this thank a teacher.

If you are reading it in English thank a veteran.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Well, Girl Potato and Boy Potato

>

> had eyes for each other,

>

> and finally they got married,

>

> and had a little sweet potato,

>

> which they called 'Yam.'

>

> Of course, they wanted the best for Yam.

>

> When it was time,

>

> they told her about the facts of life.

>

> They warned her about going out

>

> and getting half-baked,

>

> so she wouldn't get accidentally mashed,

>

> and get a bad name for herself like

>

> 'Hot Potato,'

>

> and end up with a bunch of Tater Tots.

>

> Yam said not to worry,

>

> no Spud would get her into

>

> the sack and make a rotten potato out of her!

>

> But on the other hand

>

> she wouldn't stay home

>

> and become a Couch Potato either.

>

> She would get plenty of exercise

>

> so as not to be skinny

>

> like her Shoestring cousins.

>

> When she went off to Europe,

>

> Mr. and Mrs. Po! tato told Yam

>

> to watch out for the hard-boiled guys from Ireland.

>

> And the greasy guys from France

>

> called the French Fries.

>

> And when she went out west,

>

> to watch out for the Indians

>

> so she wouldn't get scalloped.

>

> Yam said she would stay on

>

> the straight and narrow and w! ouldn't associate

>

> with those high class Yukon Golds,

>

> or the ones from the other side of the tracks

>

> who advertise their trade

>

> on all the trucks that say,

>

> 'Frito Lay.'

>

> Mr. and Mrs. Potato sent Yam to Idaho P.U.

>

> (that's Potato University)

>

> so that when she graduated

>

> she'd really be in the Chips.

>

> But in spite of all they did for her,

>

> one-day Yam came home and announced

>

> she was going to marry Tom Brokaw.

>

> Tom Brokaw!

>

> Mr. and Mrs. Potato were very upset.

>

> They told Yam she couldn't

>

> possibly marry Tom Brokaw

>

> because he's just.......

>

> Are you ready for this?

>

>

> Are you sure?

>

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

>

> OK! Here it is!

>

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

> *

>

> A COMMON TATER

[tynkerbell]

Wanted to share my happy news... :goodvibes

Today I weighed in at my weight loss goal weight!!! :woohoo: That's 97 pounds lost since last september! Of course I plan to try to lose a few more pounds before the cruise so that I can indulge a little on the desserts and not have to feel guilty gaining a few pounds. ;)

[BuzzBoyMom]

Wanted to share my happy news... :goodvibes

Today I weighed in at my weight loss goal weight!!! :woohoo: That's 97 pounds lost since last september! Of course I plan to try to lose a few more pounds before the cruise so that I can indulge a little on the desserts and not have to feel guilty gaining a few pounds. ;)


That is awesome!!! Way to go!!

[lbgraves]

Wanted to share my happy news... :goodvibes

Today I weighed in at my weight loss goal weight!!! :woohoo: That's 97 pounds lost since last september! Of course I plan to try to lose a few more pounds before the cruise so that I can indulge a little on the desserts and not have to feel guilty gaining a few pounds. ;)

That is FANTASTIC news, Dody!!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[lbgraves]

I have accomplished quite a bit today!!!!





I can see the top of the dining room table!!!!

We will be able to eat Thanksgiving dinner on it!!! :thumbsup2 DH is going to fall over when he walks in tomorrow night. :rotfl: I threw out a ton of stuff and put the rest where it goes. That is our dumping ground....NO MORE!!!! There is a growing pile of things in the corner of the room for cruise related things but that wont be there for much longer. :woohoo: I've managed to get a bunch of other small things done too...which add up to alot! :Pinkbounc

[pyramid2000]

Thanks for all of the PD and good wishes - the situation is related to the current elections.

I work for the state legislature - nonpartisan staff that drafts bills, etc. About a week ago we were told at work not to buy any nonrefundable tickets for the holidays. (And who is just now getting around to buying tickets?) The followup was that all vacation time between now and Jan 7 is conditional. If we go into session after elections - no vacation time.

And after the election returns I know - the punch line today will be - we are going into lame duck session until January 7. So my choice is - give my 2 weeks notice, or cancel the cruise.

(Do I hear "quit quit quit" coming from these boards)

Will keep you posted - thanks for the PD :goodvibes

Suzanne


Suzanne, I am sorry to hear of your horrible dilemma. While I hope you are still able to join us, you have a some tough choices to make. Here's hoping everything finds a way of working out! :grouphug:

[pyramid2000]

Caroline, that is just so not funny! :sad2:

I still luvs ya, but girl!

Pj

Sorry PJ. I thought you needed a dinner mate at WWL (I think that's the one). :confused3 :teeth: :goodvibes :banana:

[pyramid2000]

That does seem like an aweful lot of money. Our HS band is going in the spring for a week and they each need like $500. Do they do any fundraising to help defer the cost?

The do fundraising. But there is no way I am going to spend $5000 for our family! If I were, I better be staying at the GF!!

[pyramid2000]

you would think she could pay her own way there much cheaper and still participate in the activity. maybe you need to give them some advice on how to do it cheaply. do they have any leftover monies at the end?

elaine

Last year was the first year DD was "invited." As you may or may not know, I don't fly, so I asked about it without airline tickets. Said it couldn't be done. :rolleyes: If you don't take the plan, they can't dance. I had thought of plugging her in with another family and doing us seperate, but it wasn't to be. No big deal. I just always wonder about why it is so high!

[pyramid2000]

I had to take Jake's at 15 months. He expected me to get out of bed every hour and give him is binkie...no way!!! I went back to work and could not handle that. He cried for about 3 days and was over it. Eliza never had an interest. Not a problem.

WOO HOO!!!! I HIT 5,000 PERSONAL POSTS!!!!
:cheer2: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

Congrats Brandi!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[goofyforlife]

That is our dumping ground....NO MORE!!!!

O cleaning master tell me of this mythical large horizontal space with nothing on it.....

Tell me how one intends to keep it clear.....

Barbed wire ....cattle prods.....electric shock fencing

:rotfl:

[MrsMork]

I'm hoping this work ethic continues with dd into her first paying job too... I sure know that i can't get her to clean her room for me. :rolleyes1
My work ethics have alway been very high also, from starting at a very young age (7 years old in fruit orchards - earning enough for my own school clothes, spending money and gifts for others for Christmas), BUT I have difficulty getting motivated to clean my room also! :rolleyes:

[pyramid2000]

Giona stopped wearing underwear several months ago. Right after I bought all new underwear at Gymboree.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

I was thinking the same thing. Where do they stay anyway...one of the top resorts?

PORS :sad2:

[MrsMork]

I bought 12 pack of Hot Dogs and a 12 pack of buns this weekend, see we are more advanced up here, lol. ;) :woohoo:

Pj
I'm thinking we could learn a couple of things from you! 12 dogs and 12 buns! Revolutionary!! ;)

[MrsMork]

http://www.imgag.com/product/preview/flash/wsShell.swf?ihost=http://www.imgag.com&brand=/product/preview/flash/wsag&cardNum=/product/full/ap/3066708/graphic1&mtype=0&&NameFirstFrom=&NameFirstTo
Cute!! :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

Hey, underwear would be a step up on the clothing chain.

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

Her crust was made from cheese!!!! Wow! That adds a whole new twist!

She didn't want to start a debate! :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

From what i've gathered in various cookbooks...The crust is treated as just a topping not the thing itself...

Ex: Chicken pot pie topped with biscuits
Chicken pot pie with flaky crust
Chicken pot pie with cheese

So Brandi I guess our PA version would win...ie that pot pie itself has no crust but can and maybe shoud be topped with various bread substances or other ingredients.

Ok, you're stretching it now... :rolleyes1


;)

[MrsMork]

Wanted to share my happy news... :goodvibes

Today I weighed in at my weight loss goal weight!!! :woohoo: That's 97 pounds lost since last september! Of course I plan to try to lose a few more pounds before the cruise so that I can indulge a little on the desserts and not have to feel guilty gaining a few pounds. ;)
Wow! Congratulations! What an inspiration! :thumbsup2

[becka]

Congrats Dody!!! That is fantastic news! :woohoo:

[MrsMork]

We have quite a hail storm going on right now! M&M size.

[BuzzBoyMom]

O cleaning master tell me of this mythical large horizontal space with nothing on it.....

Tell me how one intends to keep it clear.....

Barbed wire ....cattle prods.....electric shock fencing

:rotfl:


Does Lisa have another title?!!!!


CLEANING MASTER?!!! I bow to your skills!

[BuzzBoyMom]

okay - don't force me to clean out another joke box.....


let's get this next milestone before I have to leave at 4:00 --- 'kay?

[BuzzBoyMom]

We have quite a hail storm going on right now! M&M size.


Be careful out there!

We're still getting rain. There were lots of accidents on the road this AM...hope this afternoon's commute isn't too bad.

[pyramid2000]

Here is my sister's dog Pixie (dust) a couple days before she had her puppy. Keep in mind she is a chihuahua and weighs less than 5 pounds although she looks huge here.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/pixie.jpg

Here is the puppy. Pixie has the same star on her head and the "socks".
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/puppystar.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/puppy.jpg

She also has these white markings on her chest. I am surprised he has them too!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/lillygator/hold.jpg

So was she able to have it naturally?!?!

[BuzzBoyMom]

:cheer2: :love: :Pinkbounc :hourglass

[BuzzBoyMom]

Between the jokes and nonsense posts....guess you guys wish I was busy at work again, right?!!

[BuzzBoyMom]

gosh--- 49 away from a milestone and no one is hoem.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Questions for anyone still on the boards....


What is the latest that we can send packages down to that warehouse company for them to arrive at the ship on time?

[MrsMork]

I'm on briefly.....I forgot to tell ya'll that the pirate beads came for OT yesterday! pirate: We are getting SO close! 8 more work days for me! :woohoo: :woohoo: (not that I'm counting :lmao: ).

[MommyMinnie]

Not a joke....but some may like this one...

SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP!
This parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule.

The mule fell into the farmer's well. The water wasn't very deep, so the mule could stand on the bottom. The farmer heard the mule praying-or whatever mules do when they fall into wells.

After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together and told them what had happened...and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery.

Initially, the old mule was hysterical. But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back he should shake it off and step up. This he did, blow after blow of dirt hitting his back. "Shake it off and step up... shake it off and step up...shake it off and step up" repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows, or how distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up. It wasn't long before
the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of the well.

What seemed like it would bury him actually helped him, all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity. That's life. If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity...the
adversities that come along to bury us usually have within them the very real potential to benefit us. Never be afraid to try something new.

Remember, amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

GOD'S MERCIES ARE NEW EVERY MORNING!
Thanks Karen, I needed this!

[MrsMork]

Questions for anyone still on the boards....


What is the latest that we can send packages down to that warehouse company for them to arrive at the ship on time?
Not sure, but I would allow a couple of weeks since it is Christmas shipping time. I am shipping wine, beads and pirate costumes to the resort. I plan to ship about 2 weeks before we arrive and we will be there 5 days so if it takes a bit longer it won't miss us. YIKES! That will mean ship Friday of NEXT WEEK!! Oh my. I better get my t-**** together! :rolleyes:

[pyramid2000]

ROFL! DH & I don't talk politics. IDK if that means he agrees with what I say or knows not to dispute it. :confused3 :lmao:

DH and I SHOULDN'T talk politics. :sad2: I will concede that he knows a bit more than I do about world politics, but that is all I will concede to. :teeth:

[goofyforlife]

Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter came and took their drink order.

"I would like a Sprite," said the first little piggy.
"I would like a Coke," said the second little piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," said the third little piggy

The drinks were brought out and the waiter took their orders for dinner.

"I want a nice big steak," said the first piggy.
"I would like the salad plate," said the second piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," said the third little piggy.

The meals were brought out and a while later the waiter approached the table and asked if the piggy’s would like any dessert.

"I want a banana split," said the first piggy.
"I want a cheesecake," said the second piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," exclaimed the third little piggy.

"Pardon me for asking," said the waiter to the third little piggy, “But why have you only ordered beer all evening?"

The third piggy says in an annoyed tone, “Well, somebody has to go 'Wee, wee, wee, all the way home, don’t they?!!!!!!!!!”

[MrsMork]

Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter came and took their drink order.

"I would like a Sprite," said the first little piggy.
"I would like a Coke," said the second little piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," said the third little piggy

The drinks were brought out and the waiter took their orders for dinner.

"I want a nice big steak," said the first piggy.
"I would like the salad plate," said the second piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," said the third little piggy.

The meals were brought out and a while later the waiter approached the table and asked if the piggy’s would like any dessert.

"I want a banana split," said the first piggy.
"I want a cheesecake," said the second piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," exclaimed the third little piggy.

"Pardon me for asking," said the waiter to the third little piggy, “But why have you only ordered beer all evening?"

The third piggy says in an annoyed tone, “Well, somebody has to go 'Wee, wee, wee, all the way home, don’t they?!!!!!!!!!”
:lmao: :rotfl2:

[MrsMork]

Kristina, I LOVE your little Thanksgiving picture in your signature. :goodvibes

[goofyforlife]

(a working teen joke)

A blonde teenager, wanting to earn some
extra money for the summer, decided to hire
herself out as a "handy-woman" and started
canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighborhood.

She went to the front door of the first house,
and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs for her to do.

"Well, I guess I could use somebody to
paint my porch," he said, How much will you
charge me?"

The blonde, with a typical blank ditsy look,
quickly responded, "How about $50?"

The man agreed and told her that the paint,
brushes, and everything she would need was in
the garage.

The man's wife, hearing the conversation,
said to her husband , "Does she realize that
our porch goes ALL the way around the house?"

He responded, "That's a bit cynical, isn't it?
The wife replied, "You're right. I guess I'm
starting to believe all those dumb blonde jokes
we've been getting by e-mail lately."

A short time later, the blonde came to the
door to collect her money.

"You're finished already?" the startled husband asked.

"Yes," the blonde replied, "....and I even had
paint left over, so I gave it two coats."

Impressed, the man reached into his pocket
for the $50.00 and handed it to her along with a
ten dollar tip.

"And by the way.....," the blonde added, "it's
not a Porch..... it's a Lexus".

[MrsMork]

Ok, got folks with troubles to call. :sad2: Need to work!

[goofyforlife]

A Georgia State Trooper pulled a car over on I-95 about 2 miles south of the Georgia/South Carolina state line. When the Trooper asked the driver why he was speeding, the driver answered that he was a magician and a juggler and he was on his way to Savannah to do a show that night at the Shrine Circus and didn't want to be late..

The trooper told the driver he was fascinated by juggling, and if the driver would do a little juggling f or him then he wouldn't give him a ticket. The driver told the Trooper that he had sent all of his equipment on ahead and didn't have anything to juggle. The Trooper told him that he had some flares in the trunk of his patrol car and asked if he could juggle them.

The juggler stated that he could, so the Trooper got three flares, lit them and handed them to the juggler. While the man was doing his juggling act, a car pulled in behind the patrol car. A drunk, good old boy, from S.C., got out and watched the performance briefly. He then went over to the patrol car, opened the rear door and got in.

The Trooper observed him doing this and went over to the patrol car, opened the door and asked the drunk what he thought he was doing. The drunk replied, "You might as well take my butt to jail, cause there's no way in hell I can pass that test."

[pyramid2000]

I am so so frustrated, but am beginning to feel like all I do is complain . . .

Thank you to everyone for your kind words, PD, and prayers, and for all of you in tough personal situations, V, slindamood, et. al. you have the same from me.

What is unfair is children have no say in this - a bunch of people with no children, and no regard for the children of their community have made this decision. The future for them is all contained in their own purses.

I start to think that EVERYTHING I am involved in is problems and heartache.

If when I show up at the port, they start telling people "I'm sorry, but we made a mistake and now you cannot cruise" you will know it is me . . .

I have to drown my sorrows tonight . . .

Can you say CHEEEEETAH?

Yeah, tonight we get to go see the Cheetah girls . . .

One extreme to the other.

John1


John, you are doing the best you can for your community and family. Not everyone has the same priorities, but the biggest problem is that many do not think when they vote or voice opinions on things that are not pertinant to their situation.

Enought about that though. Have a ball at the concert! Sophia must be coming out of her skin by now! :goodvibes

[goofyforlife]

WHY MEN AREN'T SECRETARIES...

Husband's note on refrigerator for wife:

Someone from the Gyna Colleges called. They said the Pabst beer is normal. I didn't know you liked beer.

[pyramid2000]

Brandi - just be glad that you have enough buttons already!!! :lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

That's it! We should wear the buttons on the CC cruise! :thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

That new wage will apply to middle and high school babysitters as well. I don't know what the rates are in your area, but it will be quite a shock to parents around here.

There's a minimum you have to pay teenage babysitters? :confused3 http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/surprised/wide-eyed.gif

[goofyforlife]

A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had
Great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked
Her how she liked the experience.
"Oh, I really liked it," she replied, "especially the tight pants and
All the big muscles, but I just couldn't understand why they were
Killing each other over 25 cents."
Dumbfounded, her date asked, "What do you mean?"

"Well, they flipped a coin, one team got it and then for the rest of
The game, all they kept screaming was: 'Get the quarterback! Get
The quarterback!' I'm like...Helloooooo? It's only 25 cents !!!!"

[pyramid2000]

Well, friends, we have to get away from the post-election happiness/unhappiness (whatever your viewpoint, we're all geeks) and get posting. Another milestone on the way with very little effort. Maybe John1 will see 48,000 before the Cheetah Girls!

:moped:

[pyramid2000]

Ken's Letter To Santa

Dear Santa,

I understand that one of my colleagues has petitioned you for changes in her contract, specifically asking for anatomical and
career changes. In addition, it is my understanding that disparaging remarks were made about me, my ability to please, and some of my fashion choices. I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of some issues concerning Ms. Barbie, and some of my own needs and desires.

First of all, I along with several other colleagues feel Barbie DOES NOT deserve preferential treatment - the witch has everything. Along with Joe, Jem, Raggedy Ann & Andy, I DO NOT have a dream house, corvette, evening gowns, and in some cases the ability to change our hair style. I personally have only 3 outfits which I am forced to mix and match at great length.

My decision to accessorize my outfits with an earring was my decision and reflects my lifestyle choice.

I too would like a change in my career. Have you ever considered "Decorator Ken," "Beauty Salon Ken," or "Out Of Work Actor Ken?" In addition, there are several other avenues which could be considered such as "S&M Ken," "Green Lantern Ken," "Circuit Ken," "Bear Ken," "Master Ken." These would more accurately reflect my desires and perhaps open up new markets. And as for Barbie needing bendable arms so she can "push me away," I need bendable knees so I can kick her to the curb.

In closing, I would like to point out that any further concessions to the blond bimbo from you know where will result in action be taken by myself and others. And Barbie can forget about having Joe - he's mine, at least that's what he said last night.

Sincerely,
Ken


OMG!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[goofyforlife]

Cough Syrup

The pharmacist walks into the store to find a guy leaning heavily against a

wall. He asks the blonde clerk "What's with that guy over there by the wall?"

The blonde clerk responds: "Well, he came in here this morning to get

something for his cough. I couldn't find the cough syrup, so I gave him

an entire bottle of laxative."


The pharmacist yells: "You idiot! You can't treat a cough with a laxative!"

The blonde clerk responds, "Of course you can! Look at him, he's afraid

to cough."

[pyramid2000]

They are raising ours to $6.50 up from $5.15. I am not opposed to them raising it to $6.50 because honestly most places are here are probably paying close to that as the minimum right now and $5.15 is really low. However, the proposition that passed also includes annual COLA adjustments tied to the nation inflation index each year. Which means that every year the minimum wage is going up and if times get tough (and businesses are already struggling) we could see double digit annual increases for those on minimum wage and nothing for everyone else - we will be lucky to keep our jobs. :sad2:

Wow. I'm not sure what our state minimum is, or even what the national minimum is. Most places around here start you with at least $7/hour, many at $8.

[MommyMinnie]

i feel like I'm those annoying commercials that ya have to get thru in order to get back to the real program.

i'm just brain dead from all the stresses at work and while I can certainly feel everyone's pain...i can't even begin to type my frustrations of politics in PA.

so....until someone asks me to stop...i'll just keep being the commercial break. I just hope no oneHoliday Eating Tips

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table
knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave
immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt
scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You
can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it
has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into
an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have
two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy.
Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed
potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or
whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car
with an automatic transmission.

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control
your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other
people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's.
You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the
time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while
carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like
frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself
near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the
center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave
them behind, you're never going to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if
you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have
three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory
celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.

10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or
get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips; start
over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.


Remember this motto to live by:

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used
up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride! has put me on their "ignore" list.. :rolleyes1
Sounds like rules to cruise by. :goodvibes

[MommyMinnie]

By the way, thanks for all the rain people sent our way today...
You're welcome! and thank you for taking it!

[klineyqueen]

From what i've gathered in various cookbooks...The crust is treated as just a topping not the thing itself...

Ex: Chicken pot pie topped with biscuits
Chicken pot pie with flaky crust
Chicken pot pie with cheese

So Brandi I guess our PA version would win...ie that pot pie itself has no crust but can and maybe shoud be topped with various bread substances or other ingredients.
I think that sounds about right!!!!

I like your new siggie!

[goofyforlife]

Wow. I'm not sure what our state minimum is, or even what the national minimum is. Most places around here start you with at least $7/hour, many at $8.

The Jersey Shore is more of any abnomality through Caroline...

They have to pay more or else the kids would be on the beach instead of working....

[klineyqueen]

OK,

Didn't want to bring politics into the board, but guess what her DH is?

Yeah, it starts with the letter D.

So, we are more fair and balanced than Fox.

I will tell you, no matter how we are registered, we both vote for the best candidates, and rarely disagree on that. I vote for some R's, she votes for some D's.

The big exception was the last Presidential election - DS and I spent some quality time together in the safehouse.

John1
I was originally a R. I switched to D when I realized what I was doing!!! My DH is an IND. He said that it wasn't too committed!!! What a nut!!! Anyway...we both vote for the best candidate regardless of party!

[MrsMork]

Cough Syrup

The pharmacist walks into the store to find a guy leaning heavily against a

wall. He asks the blonde clerk "What's with that guy over there by the wall?"

The blonde clerk responds: "Well, he came in here this morning to get

something for his cough. I couldn't find the cough syrup, so I gave him

an entire bottle of laxative."


The pharmacist yells: "You idiot! You can't treat a cough with a laxative!"

The blonde clerk responds, "Of course you can! Look at him, he's afraid

to cough."
Yep! Whatever works! :lmao:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Not sure, but I would allow a couple of weeks since it is Christmas shipping time. I am shipping wine, beads and pirate costumes to the resort. I plan to ship about 2 weeks before we arrive and we will be there 5 days so if it takes a bit longer it won't miss us. YIKES! That will mean ship Friday of NEXT WEEK!! Oh my. I better get my t-**** together! :rolleyes:


see...you just did the reaction I did earlier...Yikes!!! I'd better get everything boxed up and ready to ship soon.

[Jhalkias]

Wow. I'm not sure what our state minimum is, or even what the national minimum is. Most places around here start you with at least $7/hour, many at $8.

Federal Minimum is $5.15 - has not changed for years, and yes, in this depressed area, people do work for that (and many of them are not High School Students). I don't think anyone was thinking about the kids - they voted it in due to the adults working at that wage . . .

On the news today, Pizza Hut is raising the price of their pizza $1 in Ohio to make up for the change, effective NOW.

John1

Off to Cheeeeeeeeeeetah soon . . .

Can you say Cheetahlicious?

[klineyqueen]

I am so so frustrated, but am beginning to feel like all I do is complain . . .

Thank you to everyone for your kind words, PD, and prayers, and for all of you in tough personal situations, V, slindamood, et. al. you have the same from me.

What is unfair is children have no say in this - a bunch of people with no children, and no regard for the children of their community have made this decision. The future for them is all contained in their own purses.

I start to think that EVERYTHING I am involved in is problems and heartache.

If when I show up at the port, they start telling people "I'm sorry, but we made a mistake and now you cannot cruise" you will know it is me . . .

I have to drown my sorrows tonight . . .

Can you say CHEEEEETAH?

Yeah, tonight we get to go see the Cheetah girls . . .

One extreme to the other.

John1
Have a good time at the concert...don't even think about all the bad stuff!!!

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