I am in between chores so I have a few minutes to catch up with all you busy folks.
Ang, I hear you. I laid hands on one of my children three times and even now after over twenty years I do not regret it. It was sorely needed. I had a standing order at the school that if one my children deserved corporal punishment they were to call me and I would administer it. Thankfully that was never needed. They keep taking control away from the parents then when a child gets in trouble they blame the parent and they do not listen when you try to explain your child, that you know and love far better than they can, Frustrating is what that is. Your boy is so sweet to be so worried about YOUR feelings. Tell him that one day, when he is all grown up and doing well, those bullies will come looking for a job and he will be their boss.Thankfully there is far more to life than school days.
Ants, am to understand that I am lucky enough that you and Bonz are going to join Gail and Kellie and I are wherever they decide to go on the 10? Scat Cats or Jellyrolls is what I have heard so far. I would LOVE that!!!

Be warned that I am a Buffet fan and know pretty much every rock song written.
Nancy, you wild woman you!

It takes more energy than I have to fight with anyone. I feel badly as I have never been banned or anything. The closest I came is one time when myself and another member tried to get the pictures and menus together on the Food Porn thread.

Speaking of which, I did make a dvd with many of them if anyone is interested. I could make copies and bring them to our meet.
I want to get something done before The View comes on. I love Hot Topics. I love it since Whoopee joined. Intelligent discussion without the drama, hard to find.
SG