Something About Nothing.......part 2 (please join us)

[Metro West]

Rose...I agree with Tricia...let it go since she can't seem to grow up and act like an adult.

Kick that chick to da curb!

 

[roseprincess]

Rose, that's a tough thing. Personally, I think a friend should attempt to resolve a problem, hurt feeling, whatever, before walking away from a friendship. Saying, "Hey! You stepped on my feelings." and giving the other person a chance to explain... or say they didn't mean too... or apologize... or whatever they feel... is, in my opinion, a nice healthy way to keep a friendship strong. If the hurt feelings can't be resolved, move on. Moving on without attempting to resolve anything is, again in my opinion, immature.

Thanks,Tricia for your response
I agree with you. I think my friend is somewhat "flighty". Not sure how to put it. In the past she would say how much she would like to get involved with my kids, etc and then the next time, she doesn't want to be invited to a birthday party for the kids or she doesn't want to come to the party, when I know she is available to come by.
I don't get it Maybe this is how she is with all her freinds, I don't know . She is very independent. She has been divorced for a very long time and I don't think she is dating anyone, that would take time away from other friendships, etc. She never tells me her feelings are hurt, etc. I guess this is the way she is. I just told her in an email that we value her freindship and we would like to continue the friendship if she wants to. I even apologized if I had hurt her feelings from October. I guess I'll just leave it alone now and see what she does.

 

[roseprincess]

Rose...I agree with Tricia...let it go since she can't seem to grow up and act like an adult.

Kick that chick to da curb!

 

[roseprincess]

Ok, I gotta run. Chrissy is crying for me. DH is not home yet from work. Oy!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Barb hands out the Golden Homie Award for us to add to our signature... whenever the mood strikes her.

I see!

The OP is a doctor and she has started threads on the subject before. She feels that because this generation hasn't lived through the epedimics of the diseases that immunizations protect you from, we don't fully understand what we could be exposing our children (and the children they come in contact with) to.

Maybe. Maybe not.

Her stand, repeatedly, is that something is causing the rise in Autism, but she wants to focus on researching what that is... not blaming the vaccines. There are so many chemicals that we routinely consume now that we didn't 30 or 40 years ago.

I dunno.

What shocks me is how... I'll borrow your word... passionate people are on one side or the other. We all look at the evidence and make the best possible choice we can for our children and then hope we've made the right one. That's true about ANY parenting decision. The sucky part is that we don't get to find out for a few decades or so if we did the right thing or not.

I got the argument. It just surprised me that some parents of autistic kids have such adamant reasons for wanting it to be the vaccine & others are just as adamant that it's not. I think it's really sad that people's opinions seemed to be based a lot on proving or disproving they did something wrong. (unless I read something into the posts that wasn't there) Either way, IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT. Being a parent isn't easy. We all do the best we can. I was so tempted to post to tell those affected that the blame doesn't fall on them either way. Since I'm not in their situation, I left it be. I hope they soon come to the realization that they're not to blame regardless of the outcome of the studies.

Aw, geez, Janet.

Why the surgery or drops? Whats wrong with your eyes? What are the pros and cons on each side?

I'm thinking of you.

I was going to ask the same thing, then I saw Mac's post.

let's call it the "g" word always one of those irrational fears i've had...looks like it bit me in the butt afterall...funny part is i have near-perfect long distance vision

it sucks a duck, and i shall ask the landshark & his friends tonight what he thinks i should do

I asked earlier, but didn't receive a reply. What makes Landshark so great? How does it taste? Inquiring minds want to know.

well looks like horrible weather for tomorrow.

lovely.

it is about 40 out, and damp, and the temp is supposed to drop and freezing rain is going to hit.

I will be trapped in this house.
i might as well be drinking tap water.

thankfully, just one requires treatment a bright spot lol; along with the fact that my insurance will cover whatever i decide (or so they tell me)

Bright spots are always a welcomed sight. Sorry, you got bad news. We're here for you, if you need a friendly ear.

Here's the stuffed french toast recipe. It comes from a Bed & Breakfast in Bar Harbor Maine.

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast

8 slices (1 1/2" thick) heavy bread with crust removed - cubed. (Boule round works well or sourdough)
2 packages (8 ounce) cream cheese - cubed
1 1/2 C. fresh or frozen blueberries

Beat together:
12 eggs (can use half eggs + half egg beaters)
1/3 C maple syrup
2 C milk
dash of cinnamon
dash of sugar

Put half the bread cubes into the bottom of a 9 X 13 baking pan. Top with cubed cream cheese, distributing evenly. Top with blueberries. Top with the rest of the bread cubes. Pour the beaten mixture over all. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. The top should be brown and the filling almost set. Cool slightly.
Serve with warm maple syrup.

That sounds so good! I may try it with strawberries too.

Don't use fat free cream cheese for the french toast. It comes out to watery. Low fat is OK.

I'm glad you specified that. I usually buy FF Cream Cheese.

we will have maid service twice daily.
you won't even remember what a broom looks like after we move to the new dump.

In that case...... I want a huge, corner bedroom, complete w/ big screen TV, hot tub, & a killer massage chair. Just so you know, my bathroom must have a walk-in shower. (I can't get out of a bathtub anymore.) I'll need french doors from both the bedroom & bathroom going out onto my 2 balconies. Oh yeah, a massive walk-in closet is a must to hold all my imaginary clothes & shoes I don't have.

glaucoma runs in our family, both sides.
i have more relatives with eye disease than cancer.

In the grand scheme of things, I'd take glaucoma over cancer any day.

Speaking of pink reminds me of this.

James at the Robotics Competition. He would be so mad at me if he knew I was posting this. I'm thinking of using it for his senior class slideshow! I also have one of him when he was 3 in his sister's dance tutu!

Ooooohhhhhh..... Looks like blackmail material to me.

Tracie - we are letting DS13 have four friends over tonight - although DH said no sleepovers - they are to leave at 10pm. DS keeps asking if he can have the living room to himself. (his room is not big enough for them, and the downstairs is too cold (and a mess) right now)

And where will you and your DH be young lady. Remember, they still may be able to hear you.

 

[marciemi]

AAAUUUGGGHHHH!!! Didn't get to read yet, but Matt's out with the car for the first time by himself!

All right, he only went to his GF's house less than a mile away, but still!

I'm out to dinner with DH!

Catch y'all later!

 

[keishashadow]

You meaned he just returned to Big Pink?

Hang in there...it DOES get better.

ha, big pink reminds me of the Sopranos

Sharon the picture made me howl your recepies sound good, i just mixed up REAL cream cheese & some perserves, hit the spot. IMO, some things in life just beg to not be low-fat...cream cheese, whole milk, ice cream, butter . Glad to hear your friend's doing well, apparently once you start u never stop...like eating a bag of potato chips for me .

so, 2 guys named Jack and a Landshark walk into a bar...

mac - i'm just shell-shocked i guess, even though i knew my pressures were high; all the other tests continually were passed with flying colors...i was always over the mark, today it was nasty (had a feeling...night blindness worse, off & on blurry vision, headaches, etc.. Nobody in family has ever had any issues . I'm told the drops will make my blue eyes turn brown . Didn't quite catch if i'd still need drops if i do the surgery, my brain shut down...guess i'll find out soon enough.

jodie - today i hate everybody & everything (present company excluded)...glad to put your dentist #2 on my list

jennifer - hope the friends don't tear up the house

rose - some friend

good news - DH found my glasses, evidently they managed to jump into the back of the SUV and middle DS (stopping home for dinner while on patrol) brought me a card and a candle to cheer me up

ps thanx for the support, it's been an interesting year so far, where's boring...boring is good.

 

[wwessing]

I Can't Post!!!!

NOW OF COURSE I'M ALLOWED. . .I JUST SPENT 90 MINUTES READING AND RESPONDING AND NONE OF MY POSTS SHOWED UP!!!!!

I'M GETTING THE CAPTAIN!!

 

[KStarfish82]

Evening everyone!!

The weather is awful here!!! Wet, cold, yuck...

Today is Matt's Birthday (DF) and he is the big 2-4. My little boy is growing up so fast

So I'm being the good fiancee and waiting for him to come over after work (he gets off at 11:30)

Now off to do a powerpoint......

 

[RVGal]

Speaking of pink reminds me of this.

James at the Robotics Competition. He would be so mad at me if he knew I was posting this. I'm thinking of using it for his senior class slideshow! I also have one of him when he was 3 in his sister's dance tutu!

OMG! Blackmail! Blackmail! Save it for the Christmas card! Blackmail! Blackmail!

AAAUUUGGGHHHH!!! Didn't get to read yet, but Matt's out with the car for the first time by himself!

so, 2 guys named Jack and a Landshark walk into a bar...

good news - DH found my glasses, evidently they managed to jump into the back of the SUV and middle DS (stopping home for dinner while on patrol) brought me a card and a candle to cheer me up

ps thanx for the support, it's been an interesting year so far, where's boring...boring is good.

I'm glad your husband found your glasses.

And I'm all for boring. I long for boring.

I Can't Post!!!!

NOW OF COURSE I'M ALLOWED. . .I JUST SPENT 90 MINUTES READING AND RESPONDING AND NONE OF MY POSTS SHOWED UP!!!!!

I'M GETTING THE CAPTAIN!!

Okay, peer pressure. I'm gonna join you all with your Landsharks and Jacks and Captains. (I choose Captain.)

 

[RVGal]

Today is Matt's Birthday (DF) and he is the big 2-4. My little boy is growing up so fast

Happy Birthday to Matt!

And, since when is 24 a "big" anything?

Don't make me have Barb get out the whacking smiley again.

 

[RVGal]

Oh, and Penny... I'm going to casually ask here if you have heard about Carl Edwards penalty points for his post race inspection violation.

 

[yankeepenny]

Oh, and Penny... I'm going to casually ask here if you have heard about Carl Edwards penalty points for his post race inspection violation.

To My Dearest Friend Tricia,
You are so off the Christmas Card List now.


Sincerely,
The 99 Team Fan Club

 

[Sharon G]

You guys make me laugh! Thanks for being...ahhh, real I guess.

Back from dinner. There is a restaurant right around the corner(as the crow flies{ from me. I enjoyed 32 ruma amd cokes, ooops make that 5. Tha's about the limit for me. anymore and I'm waking up with the room spiining. I also had the combo special. Fried clams and maine shrimp. Surprise, it's the only thing i eat there. With a name of the Ocean Garden, you should order seafordd right?

But no, DH orders steak and wonders everytime why its not good. Listen up, buddy, its a seafood restuarant...jeez
its not rocket science.

 

[Sharon G]

CrP, its only 9 oclick and I'm in for thenight seeing as its going to be icey in a bit and DH didn't wnat to be driving, and he knows after 3 drinks i cannot dirve, heck I can't even type. But i"m blaming that on the new glasses that I got today. why didn't someone tell me that bifocals are a pain in the butt. My eyes can't find the right spot on the lenses. I think I'll go back to the contacts.

 

[bubba's mom]

Forgot to say "Happy Friday!!" to the Homies - whoops!!

Guess I am excited that I will have no children here tonight - they are all sleeping over other houses!!!

WhoooooooooooooooooooooHooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

Waitin' for a pui.....

You guys make me laugh! Thanks for being...ahhh, real I guess.

Back from dinner. There is a restaurant right around the corner(as the crow flies{ from me. I enjoyed 32 ruma amd cokes, ooops make that 5. Tha's about the limit for me. anymore and I'm waking up with the room spiining. I also had the combo special. Fried clams and maine shrimp. Surprise, it's the only thing i eat there. With a name of the Ocean Garden, you should order seafordd right?

But no, DH orders steak and wonders everytime why its not good. Listen up, buddy, its a seafood restuarant...jeez
its not rocket science.

..... There it is!!!

Well...not from Tracie...(she's prolly doing other better things...er, I mean people.... )

 

[Metro West]

Good night folks...have a good night!

 

[bubba's mom]

Even tho it was only 2 days ago...you will realize exactly how far behind I is

hey brab..............how did you end up with a child that likes to get up early in the morning.....

The same way the CPA ends up with a child that can't do math.

what a comeback.
that is a hoot.

I agree!!!

waiting for an electrician this morning. they never show up when they are supposed to, eh....

What was the electrician for? Did he ever show?

Okay, so the Car of Tomorrow was in development for several years. That's why it got the nickname "Car of Tomorrow". It was the in-production car that would be driven on track sometime in the murky future. Now that it is the standard Sprint Cup car... nobody can figure out how to let go of the nickname.

The Nationwide Cup series still drives the old car.

Thanks....so, can we just call it "Car of Today"??

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Goodnight Homies. I have to be up early. On-Location training continues bright and early.

 

[t-and-a]

Hey Homies!

I've been MIA for a few days....you know.....real life stuff.....We got a lot of snow here today, but it's all melted now. The kids got out of school at 1:30 today, so they felt happy and ripped off at the same time. Zack (DS14) said that his school came close to a riot! He said that they were all wanting to go outside and play in the snow. They even started a petition and the assistant principle said that they needed 2,000 signatures to go outside in the snow....His school is only 7th and 8th grade, so there are probably about 450 students in the whole school. Anyway, he said that at lunch, they locked the doors into the hallways in the cafeteria and that there were teachers standing guard at the exterior doors to make sure that no students went outside to play in the snow....poor kids! I kept looking out the window at work today thinking about how Zack(DS14) and Jacob(DS10) had to be going crazy wanting to play in the snow. They got their chance when they got home though, but it was mostly gone by the time I got home from work.

Lori, did you get much snow?


I just got home from my little sister's house. She's in college and needs lots of help....she got me to do some of her assignments for her computer class..... I know it's not really helping her, but she is bipolar and has lots of ups and downs. She's the same sister that went to US/IOA with us that Saturday. If anyone knows about bipolar people, it may help explain a little of the reason she complained so much on the trip.

Barb, thanks posting the recipe! Someone responded though and said that they didn't think the wings were the same. They said that they didn't think the Jamaica Mistaica wings had a "jerk" seasoning. I don't know anything about "jerk" seasoning, so I really have no idea. I do know that they were spicy and GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! I may make the Margaritaville recipe anyway....I've been trying to find some dried habanero peppers and haven't found any locally yet, but I haven't been to all the grocery stores. I would imagine that one of them would have them, since we have a large hispanic population here.


You guys have been quite chatty, and there is no way I can "ketchup" but just remember I luvs ya all!