- I don't like to have the tv on during the day, but my husband prefers to work with a little background noise... - Crissy in WA 21:47 Jul 5
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- What a lovely little story. Thnak you for this!nt - camibami 21:50 Jul 5
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- Errr...interesting timing, indeed! LOL (nt) - Colleen 22:59 Jul 5
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- And you have *only* five? They would be surprised to see some of the families here! LOL nt - mom2abcd 22:27 Jul 5
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- Tonight in the food court... - nancypants 22:17 Jul 5
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- I don't think comments about big families would bother me. m - Robin 22:05 Jul 5
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- I'd find it funny, not bothersome. I mean, really, it's FUNNY that someone would ask that! LOL (nt) - Colleen 22:53 Jul 5
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- Why would anyone think it would be ok to ask that?! I would be bothered, too. nt - ElaineJ 22:31 Jul 5
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- I would have a very dirty look and a catty comment just waiting for that person. Ohhh... I'd be mad! What did she say?! nt - nancypants 22:18 Jul 5
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- I'd find it funny, not bothersome. I mean, really, it's FUNNY that someone would ask that! LOL (nt) - Colleen 22:53 Jul 5
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- My all time favorite comment (m) - Dana in NC 21:51 Jul 5
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- Some people are like (home)school at midnight: no class nt - *anj* 21:29 Jul 5
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- LOLOL - I like that thought. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:49 Jul 5
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- LOLOL - I like that thought. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:49 Jul 5
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- I think there is a difference between not getting a pet and getting rid of one (m) - Dana in NC 22:11 Jul 5
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- No pets. No apologies. :-) nt - WTMindy 21:23 Jul 5
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- Same here. :) nt - Crissy in WA 21:30 Jul 5
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- And same here. Let's start a Washington WTM No Pets (cows allowed, of course) Club. (nt) - Colleen 23:00 Jul 5
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- And same here. Let's start a Washington WTM No Pets (cows allowed, of course) Club. (nt) - Colleen 23:00 Jul 5
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- Same here. :) nt - Crissy in WA 21:30 Jul 5
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- I think your children are too young to be responsible for a pet. 9 or 10 might be old enough...m - Boymama 21:15 Jul 5
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- And I answered you. I realize you've been supporting your friend. I realize you thought you'd get a variety of perspectives. What does it tell you that everyone essentially had the same opinion (grieving is different for each person)? (nt) - Colleen 22:56 Jul 5
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- Hmmm....(m) - Colleen 23:06 Jul 5
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- Hmmm....(m) - Colleen 23:06 Jul 5
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- When you said you were resentful (m) - Dana in NC 22:08 Jul 5
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- {{{d4pw in So.FLA}}} You must be really hurting for your friend. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:15 Jul 5
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- All I can say is - BirkenstockMom 21:59 Jul 5
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- Uh... that post was supposed to be under d4pw's post. nt - BirkenstockMom 22:36 Jul 5
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- Did you ever live in NY?.... - bethinny 22:04 Jul 5
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- Uh... that post was supposed to be under d4pw's post. nt - BirkenstockMom 22:36 Jul 5
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- All I can say is - BirkenstockMom 21:59 Jul 5
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- It's cool when science proves something that "folks" have always thought! nt - *anj* 21:35 Jul 5
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- This is interesting. I can tell you I felt a very real, physical pain when - Crissy in WA 21:22 Jul 5
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- That's a good question. The fact that you were very young may have been protective. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:32 Jul 5
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- That's a good question. The fact that you were very young may have been protective. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:32 Jul 5
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- Interesting! I wonder if this is the same thing as a panic attack being mistaken for a heart attack. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:47 Jul 5
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- No, these people actually need resuscitation (sp?). Hey, Katherine B, I saw JUST the thing for you... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:49 Jul 5
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- Well, I read some more, and it looks like I was wrong. Hmm. That's a good question. I guess it would depend on ... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:00 Jul 5
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- Well, I read some more, and it looks like I was wrong. Hmm. That's a good question. I guess it would depend on ... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:00 Jul 5
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- No, these people actually need resuscitation (sp?). Hey, Katherine B, I saw JUST the thing for you... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:49 Jul 5
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- Aha! Okay, now that I know the source...(m) - Colleen 23:11 Jul 5
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- John Stossell dubious? Why he's an honest to goodness, all-American Libertarian! nt - Virginia Dawn 20:26 Jul 5
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- Lol, it's the source that is dubious, I am sure the man is dependable (m) - Dana in NC 20:56 Jul 5
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- Lol, it's the source that is dubious, I am sure the man is dependable (m) - Dana in NC 20:56 Jul 5
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- And I do wonder (m) - Dana in NC 20:24 Jul 5
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- Maybe they took samples? I'd be interested to. Is John Stossel... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:25 Jul 5
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- Not at all. He is one of the few journalists that I trust. nt - Dana in OR 23:13 Jul 5
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- Imo, yes - MargaretWV 22:32 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry to all whom this offends, but I cannot help myself. "too" Two o's. Ack. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:26 Jul 5
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- You are brave, I've had so many typos and so much bad grammar today that I just decided to pretend I didn't notice. nt - Virginia Dawn 20:31 Jul 5
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- 'Twas in the subject line, glaring out at me. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:34 Jul 5
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- 'Twas in the subject line, glaring out at me. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:34 Jul 5
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- You are brave, I've had so many typos and so much bad grammar today that I just decided to pretend I didn't notice. nt - Virginia Dawn 20:31 Jul 5
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- Not at all. He is one of the few journalists that I trust. nt - Dana in OR 23:13 Jul 5
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- Maybe they took samples? I'd be interested to. Is John Stossel... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:25 Jul 5
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- Is there a hobby shop nearby? - Hawke 20:50 Jul 5
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- I'm so sorry, but I'm scaring the dog laughing about what I *thought* I just read! No help with your... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:11 Jul 5
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- Ohmyword!!!! I was thinking the same thing!!!!! LOL!!!! nt - *anj* 20:15 Jul 5
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- "Brick and Mortar" Meaning a physical store (with bricks and mortar) instead of an online store. ;) nt. - Whisperlily 20:14 Jul 5
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- Here I was thinking, "baked beans?" LOL! nt - Amy in NH 20:30 Jul 5
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- Oh! Thanks! 8^D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:20 Jul 5
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- Here I was thinking, "baked beans?" LOL! nt - Amy in NH 20:30 Jul 5
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- Ohmyword!!!! I was thinking the same thing!!!!! LOL!!!! nt - *anj* 20:15 Jul 5
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- My son loved it too at that age . . . - Brenda in FL 22:36 Jul 5
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- My son loved this book....he has had it since he was 4yo and it is still on his headboard at 11yo...fond memories :0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:18 Jul 5
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- I use a kenmore cannister. .nt. - Brenda in FL 22:37 Jul 5
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- I have an Electrolux canister. Mostly, though, I use a microfiber mop daily, and only the Electrolux (with attachment) for the area rugs. nt - Ellie 20:35 Jul 5
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- Perhaps you could suggest a comprimise of mold treatment for a rent back... - Hawke 20:48 Jul 5
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- Go along with your original plans...too many potential problems..rent an apartment for a month if you need to nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:22 Jul 5
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- Ummmm, NO. Why on earth should you be further put out....(m) - Regena in KY 20:00 Jul 5
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- I don't think you should feel obliged to do this. No way. Follow your agent's advice. You're kind to consider, but really... this is their problem, not yours. Don't make it yours. nt - Robin in Tx 19:52 Jul 5
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- Maybe that should read that we feel really pressed to *not* go along... nt - Sharon in SC 19:35 Jul 5
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- My roommate in college brought a case of dozens of eggs back from her farm....m - Julieofsardis 22:05 Jul 5
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- Even though we have laying hens, I don't eat raw eggs... - Jean in Wisc. 19:44 Jul 5
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- *anj*, you are a hoot. What timing, eh? I'd say the writer was pretty lucky. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:33 Jul 5
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- I grew up "licking out the bowl" of different kinds of batter or dough that had raw egg.... - Virginia Dawn 19:32 Jul 5
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- Considering where eggs come from these days, I'm a bit more concerned than I was as a kid. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:34 Jul 5
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- True. Another good reason to know the person who produces your food. n t - *anj*(who wants to raise chickens some day, or at least wants to want to raise chickens some day.) 19:40 Jul 5
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- HAHAHAHA! I'm with you about the chickens. When we live together on our 1500 acre commune in Johnson city... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:47 Jul 5
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- Yes, and *someone* else will clean out the coop too. Why do you think my dh says "no way!!" :) nt - *anj* 20:00 Jul 5
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- Oh, silly woman, the *children* will clean out the coop. We shall call it "animal husbandry" on our annual homeschool report. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:01 Jul 5
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- Oh yes, why of course. Except if they clean it like they clean their rooms we'll be dead of salmonella for sure! :) nt - *anj* 20:16 Jul 5
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- Oh, right. Well, HEY, though, it's a chicken coop. How bad a job can they *do*, really? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:21 Jul 5
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- Oh, right. Well, HEY, though, it's a chicken coop. How bad a job can they *do*, really? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:21 Jul 5
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- Oh yes, why of course. Except if they clean it like they clean their rooms we'll be dead of salmonella for sure! :) nt - *anj* 20:16 Jul 5
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- Oh, silly woman, the *children* will clean out the coop. We shall call it "animal husbandry" on our annual homeschool report. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:01 Jul 5
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- Yes, and *someone* else will clean out the coop too. Why do you think my dh says "no way!!" :) nt - *anj* 20:00 Jul 5
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- HAHAHAHA! I'm with you about the chickens. When we live together on our 1500 acre commune in Johnson city... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:47 Jul 5
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- Do eggs come from someplace different than they did when you where a kid? (Just call me eggnorant :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 19:37 Jul 5
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- Well, of COURSE they do, you punny woman. They come from intensive egg factories where salmonella runs rampant. Back in my day, missy, they... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:46 Jul 5
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- Even when *I* was growing up, we got our eggs from the grocer, who bought them large farms... and back then they were not at all as careful about refrigeration, storage, etc. I can remember when eggs at the store were not always refrigerated. nt - Robin in Tx 20:52 Jul 5
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- I know that there are now (and maybe were then, who knows?) low level antibiotic therapies... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:06 Jul 5
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- Well, I still lick the bowl and I'm gonna lick the bowl till the day I die and I don't care. Just call me Kathy Bates... Face it girls, I'm older and I have more insurance. I can live dangerously :o). nt - Robin in Tx 21:13 Jul 5
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- ROFLPIMP, Robin! Yeah, well I lick the bowl while sitting next to my turtles! Is that living dangerously or what?!? nt - Veronica 21:44 Jul 5
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- :-D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:36 Jul 5
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- ROFLPIMP, Robin! Yeah, well I lick the bowl while sitting next to my turtles! Is that living dangerously or what?!? nt - Veronica 21:44 Jul 5
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- Well, I still lick the bowl and I'm gonna lick the bowl till the day I die and I don't care. Just call me Kathy Bates... Face it girls, I'm older and I have more insurance. I can live dangerously :o). nt - Robin in Tx 21:13 Jul 5
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- And I'm a good 8 years or more older than you . So there. And I always thought it was a dog's lick, too. :o). - Robinin Tx 20:59 Jul 5
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- I know that there are now (and maybe were then, who knows?) low level antibiotic therapies... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:06 Jul 5
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- You can't be much older than I am......:-) - Virginia Dawn 20:00 Jul 5
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- As to losing your innocence... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:06 Jul 5
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- Yeah, most of the time my eggs came from the Piggly Wiggly. Yes, the eggs... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:03 Jul 5
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- Re: Yeah, most of the time my eggs came from the Piggly Wiggly. Yes, the eggs... - Virginia Dawn 20:14 Jul 5
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- It's a cat, and yes it will. Antibiotics on the tongue. 8^D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:22 Jul 5
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- I've spent the last ten minutes trying to confirm this and I can't find a thing! - Virginia Dawn 20:48 Jul 5
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- I'm pretty sure it's true. ToniCW, have you seen anything about this one Snopes? (If you're around.) I'm off to check. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:53 Jul 5
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- I found it! - Virginia Dawn 21:06 Jul 5
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- And in human tears! Amazing. So the whole notion in fiction of healing phoenix tears is not completely from left field. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:10 Jul 5
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- And in human tears! Amazing. So the whole notion in fiction of healing phoenix tears is not completely from left field. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:10 Jul 5
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- No help on snopes, though now I know more about... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:59 Jul 5
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- We have those bonobo monkeys at our zoo, and boy, do they act disgusting! nt - Veronica 21:46 Jul 5
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- We have those bonobo monkeys at our zoo, and boy, do they act disgusting! nt - Veronica 21:46 Jul 5
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- I found it! - Virginia Dawn 21:06 Jul 5
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- I'm pretty sure it's true. ToniCW, have you seen anything about this one Snopes? (If you're around.) I'm off to check. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:53 Jul 5
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- I've spent the last ten minutes trying to confirm this and I can't find a thing! - Virginia Dawn 20:48 Jul 5
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- It's a cat, and yes it will. Antibiotics on the tongue. 8^D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:22 Jul 5
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- Re: Yeah, most of the time my eggs came from the Piggly Wiggly. Yes, the eggs... - Virginia Dawn 20:14 Jul 5
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- As to losing your innocence... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:06 Jul 5
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- Even when *I* was growing up, we got our eggs from the grocer, who bought them large farms... and back then they were not at all as careful about refrigeration, storage, etc. I can remember when eggs at the store were not always refrigerated. nt - Robin in Tx 20:52 Jul 5
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- Okay, I snorted out loud! Eggcelent joke!!! nt - *anj* 19:39 Jul 5
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- Well, of COURSE they do, you punny woman. They come from intensive egg factories where salmonella runs rampant. Back in my day, missy, they... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:46 Jul 5
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- True. Another good reason to know the person who produces your food. n t - *anj*(who wants to raise chickens some day, or at least wants to want to raise chickens some day.) 19:40 Jul 5
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- Considering where eggs come from these days, I'm a bit more concerned than I was as a kid. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:34 Jul 5
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- I meant that I hope your divorce will be full of wonderful co-parenting. nt - Amy in NH 20:22 Jul 5
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- OK. That's what I didn't get. Because my post wasn't written about........... - Joanne in TX 21:40 Jul 5
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- Oh, okay... so I was wrong. Sorry for butting in on this conversation :o). nt - RinT 22:46 Jul 5
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- Oh, okay... so I was wrong. Sorry for butting in on this conversation :o). nt - RinT 22:46 Jul 5
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- Psst... I think she was talking about the "I wasn't talking to you, mind your own business" post! LOL nt - Robin in Tx, who really SHOULD be minding her own business, but can't help it!! LOL 21:08 Jul 5
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- OK. That's what I didn't get. Because my post wasn't written about........... - Joanne in TX 21:40 Jul 5
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- Mine go in the trash too! Why should I give them courtesy what they really want is my money-not me... - Jeanne in MN 22:39 Jul 5
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- No reason needed - just say "that won't work for me". :) nt - readwithem 21:54 Jul 5
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- This is a perfect situation for an e-mail. - Cindyg 21:30 Jul 5
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- If I know the person who invited me, I call (m) - Dana in NC 20:48 Jul 5
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- Ok, what I'm reading here and in other posts is that... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:52 Jul 5
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- Yup, again because they are coached to invite 40 people, any 40, just invite a LOT of people. :/ nt - *anj* 21:05 Jul 5
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- Well, that's a bit irritating. They don't care who I am, so long as I have a wallet? nt - Crissy in WA 21:10 Jul 5
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- If you invite 40, 10 will show up. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:11 Jul 5
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- Exactly. Oh, and Crissy, it's not quite that callous. It's just the law of averages or something like that. nt - *anj* 21:27 Jul 5
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- Ah. Good to know. :o) nt - Crissy 21:33 Jul 5
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- Ah. Good to know. :o) nt - Crissy 21:33 Jul 5
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- Exactly. Oh, and Crissy, it's not quite that callous. It's just the law of averages or something like that. nt - *anj* 21:27 Jul 5
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- If you invite 40, 10 will show up. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:11 Jul 5
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- Well, that's a bit irritating. They don't care who I am, so long as I have a wallet? nt - Crissy in WA 21:10 Jul 5
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- Yup, again because they are coached to invite 40 people, any 40, just invite a LOT of people. :/ nt - *anj* 21:05 Jul 5
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- Ok, what I'm reading here and in other posts is that... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:52 Jul 5
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- Yes. "r.s.v.p." means to reply. It means to say yes you're coming or no you're not. You don't have to give a reason. nt - Ellie 20:38 Jul 5 (1)
- I can't consider such things an "invitation" -- they're an advertisement! Even the ones from "friends" get tossed in the trash with the junk mail, I'm afraid. I can't force myself to feel guilty about tossing an ad. nt - abbeyej 20:35 Jul 5
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- I think responding is a courtesy. If you don't want to speak to the hostess - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 20:34 Jul 5
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- Okay, I just remembered something and I have to admit that I am a hypocrite! (sm) - *anj* 20:12 Jul 5
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- Humble, thy name is *anj*! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:02 Jul 5
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- Humble, thy name is *anj*! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:02 Jul 5
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- That thread reminded me of a similar situation... - Crissy in WA 20:06 Jul 5
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- Yes, I've been assaulted by people from our homeschool support group that way....m - Julieofsardis 21:53 Jul 5
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- You should email her with a request to be taken off her list. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:09 Jul 5
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- You're right. That would make it easier for both of us, wouldn't it? nt - Crissy in WA 20:15 Jul 5
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- Well, it's not hard for HER, you're just on The List. One click, you know? But it would... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:24 Jul 5
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- Well, it's not hard for HER, you're just on The List. One click, you know? But it would... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:24 Jul 5
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- You're right. That would make it easier for both of us, wouldn't it? nt - Crissy in WA 20:15 Jul 5
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- Yes, I've been assaulted by people from our homeschool support group that way....m - Julieofsardis 21:53 Jul 5
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- Well, I tagree these are offensive to me. - Kristine out of lurking 19:55 Jul 5
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- Grouchy and pessimistic here as well, Kristine. LOL This topic really gets me going. :S (nt) - Erica in PA 19:57 Jul 5
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- Grouchy and pessimistic here as well, Kristine. LOL This topic really gets me going. :S (nt) - Erica in PA 19:57 Jul 5
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- Maybe we *should*, but I don't RSVP to those things when I'm not attending, either. I frankly feel a little imposed upon just receiving the invitation. (nt) - Erica in PA 19:49 Jul 5
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- Yes, I think you do need to respond... - *anj* 19:32 Jul 5
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- Well, way back when I felt I should attend, - Casad 20:26 Jul 5
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- You know, everyone should come right out and say that, then. (m) - Erica in PA 19:54 Jul 5
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- I completely agree. (sm) - *anj* 20:08 Jul 5
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- Although with something like Usborne books... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:19 Jul 5
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- No, I appreciate it, anj. I just think everyone should be that honest about it-- then the guests won't feel guilty declining, and the consultants can focus their efforts on guests who want to buy stuff. (nt) - Erica in PA 20:15 Jul 5
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- Although with something like Usborne books... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:19 Jul 5
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- I completely agree. (sm) - *anj* 20:08 Jul 5
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- Well, way back when I felt I should attend, - Casad 20:26 Jul 5
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- I always respond to an RSVP...someone took the time and postage to send it to you...and...m - Tap, tap, tap 19:31 Jul 5
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- Actually you'd be surprised. Sometimes those shows are great for all involved! :) nt - *anj* 19:33 Jul 5
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- Actually you'd be surprised. Sometimes those shows are great for all involved! :) nt - *anj* 19:33 Jul 5
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- ITA!! - nancypants 19:16 Jul 5
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- What has worked for me was an idea that I got from this board....m - Kim in NV 22:13 Jul 5
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- Much to my surprise, a strict schedule really cut down on complaining ..... (m) - Anne in Saskatchewan 20:51 Jul 5
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- Someone (can't remember who) told me this and I tell my ds on the first day..... - Pensguys 19:26 Jul 5
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- I love this!: "I've told him that he just has to do it....either here or down the street....and down the street isn't an option." Bravo!! nt - *anj* 19:35 Jul 5
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- Thanks! LOL nt - Pensguys 21:04 Jul 5
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- Thanks! LOL nt - Pensguys 21:04 Jul 5
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- I love this!: "I've told him that he just has to do it....either here or down the street....and down the street isn't an option." Bravo!! nt - *anj* 19:35 Jul 5
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- A lot of attitude issues are tied to....but in our home... - Pamela 19:17 Jul 5
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- Very well said. I heartily agree. nt. - Jeanne in MN 22:42 Jul 5
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- Very well said. I heartily agree. nt. - Jeanne in MN 22:42 Jul 5
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- Some things I do .. - Cheller 19:13 Jul 5
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- How about making him submit all complaints in writing (m) - Dana in NC 19:00 Jul 5
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- Remember, no spoilers in the subject lines! nt - Robin in Tx 18:41 Jul 5
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- I was just coming back to say the same thing. We are just now watching, so don't tell! nt - Renai 18:49 Jul 5
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- P.S. I know your comment wasn't a spoiler... just interjecting a reminder to head off any spoilers in the resonses :o). nt - Robin in Tx 18:47 Jul 5
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- I was just coming back to say the same thing. We are just now watching, so don't tell! nt - Renai 18:49 Jul 5
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- I can't really tell you *how* to decide - because I never could (more) - readwithem 21:57 Jul 5 (1)
- This is always the hardest decision for curriculum picks....m - Julieofsardis 21:46 Jul 5
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- For dd (6) I pick based on what I think will interest HER, not MY favorites (well, sometimes!). m - CHris in VA 18:37 Jul 5
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- Good for you. I hope you find it enlightening and encouraging. nt - Cindyg 21:31 Jul 5
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- Thanks for the input, ladies! (m) - Rhonda in TX 20:29 Jul 5
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- we go mostly tv-free during the week - AngieW in Texas 19:19 Jul 5
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- Cold turkey.....One rule idea: X amt of time to be used between 4pm Friday and 8pm Sunday night (or whatever)....<nt> - Pamela 19:19 Jul 5
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- Have you seen those token machines that go on TV? Is it real or just for the tv show HWKTK? - Lisa CA 18:58 Jul 5
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- We hardly watch tv even though we have a tv room and a big old all American tv screen (m) - Dana in NC 18:50 Jul 5
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- My kids were cut back to 1 hour of TV per day, just before dinner.... - Orangeblossom 18:40 Jul 5
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- Another option . . . - Jeri 18:34 Jul 5 (1)
- This is what we do. The KIDS aren't allowed to turn the TV on if it is a school day. After they go to bed DH and I watch TV/movies. (m) - Whisperlily 18:01 Jul 5
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- I'd love for the kids to "forget" the TV. That would be wonderful. - Rhonda in TX 18:13 Jul 5
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- I'd love for the kids to "forget" the TV. That would be wonderful. - Rhonda in TX 18:13 Jul 5
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- I say cold-turkey before you get sucked into the new T.V. season. I guess you're not a Lost fanatic ;-) nt - karenciavo 17:53 Jul 5
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- Ahh, but I am! Thanks goodness for the DVR. :) (nt) - Rhonda in TX 18:09 Jul 5
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- You have some will-power ;-) nt - karenciavo 19:42 Jul 5
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- You have some will-power ;-) nt - karenciavo 19:42 Jul 5
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- Ahh, but I am! Thanks goodness for the DVR. :) (nt) - Rhonda in TX 18:09 Jul 5
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- Sept 5th, because that is when our charter school (which we are part of) starts back. nt - Rhiannon8404 23:02 Jul 5
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- We're working on a few things through July and will start back in earnest in August. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:58 Jul 5
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- We school year-round, but always plan to start the new stuff during the first week of September. nt - Crissy in WA 21:36 Jul 5
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- Ours is weird because we go year round. The kids started today doing partial days and full days will start Aug 7th...I don't have a reason for that date...LOL <nt> - Pamela 19:23 Jul 5
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- last year august 15th ......not sure about this year...nm - mom4sons 19:06 Jul 5
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- We always plan to go back when local ps does. But we always end up starting earlie at dc reguest. Sometimes July sometimes August. They have shown no interest yet! nt - Lisa CA 19:00 Jul 5
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- We start the first week of August. This year we'll start on a Thursday so we don't have a full week facing us! nt - Niffercoo 18:44 Jul 5
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- January 1st. I love doing it this way. - Jenn in Mo 18:41 Jul 5
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- We start when my best friend's kids go back to private school.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:10 Jul 5
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- Oh, and we take all our holidays when they do. These are our playmates, so we just go with t heir schedule.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:11 Jul 5
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- This is what we will do this year too....mostly. We're starting Aug. 4. nt - Pensguys 18:39 Jul 5
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- This is what we will do this year too....mostly. We're starting Aug. 4. nt - Pensguys 18:39 Jul 5
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- Oh, and we take all our holidays when they do. These are our playmates, so we just go with t heir schedule.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:11 Jul 5
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- August 21, because that's when dh (prof) goes back. We're counting days in the summer (for the state), but our schedule changes to "for real" then. nt - abbeyej 18:02 Jul 5
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- We will start Aug. 21 as well, because we will be bored stiff by then and back from our family reunion! nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:48 Jul 5
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- We will start Aug. 21 as well, because we will be bored stiff by then and back from our family reunion! nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:48 Jul 5
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- August 21 with a week off for Thanksgiving and three weeks off at Christmas. nt - Regena in KY 17:57 Jul 5
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- We will start July 31st. We're doing 6 weeks on/1 week off and it's too stinkin' hot in August to do anything anyway! (nt) - Rhonda in TX 17:51 Jul 5
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- Congratulations.....glad she's doing well!....nt - Julieofsardis 21:43 Jul 5
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- Gracie nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:15 Jul 5
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- Too bad she's not a male. My all-time favorite cat name is Chairman Meow! :o) nt - MNClaire 20:13 Jul 5
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- Zane. Misty. Ash. Smokey. nt - Regena in KY 17:59 Jul 5
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- Does it smell like a delicious bass? nt - Hillary in KS 20:13 Jul 5
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- Or deep-fried tots? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:36 Jul 5
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- Or just like those dang kaysa-dillas? nt - Amy in Orlando 21:58 Jul 5
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- Milk from a cow that's been in wild onions? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD who is now afraid, very afraid, to sniff one of these at Target 22:07 Jul 5
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- Milk from a cow that's been in wild onions? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD who is now afraid, very afraid, to sniff one of these at Target 22:07 Jul 5
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- Or just like those dang kaysa-dillas? nt - Amy in Orlando 21:58 Jul 5
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- Or deep-fried tots? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:36 Jul 5
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- Can you bring me an air freshener for my car? It stinks *real bad*. nt - Laura R (FL) 19:41 Jul 5
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- ...car freshening skills... nt - Jenn in Mo 18:51 Jul 5
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- I like your sleeves... nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:49 Jul 5
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- Gosh. :) nt - Ria 18:01 Jul 5
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- Sweeeeeeeeet ; ) - Suein PA 17:44 Jul 5
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- I've used both brands. (m) - SolaMichella 19:39 Jul 5
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- I tortured myself (without knowing) for 25 years by sewing with cheap machines--a whole parade of them because they don't last--Bought a Bernina 10 years ago and could not believe how wonderful it was...... - cat in black 17:34 Jul 5
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- I don't think the Vikings crystalized as a group in Scandinavia until much later, 700 or so? - Sharon H. in IL 17:23 Jul 5
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- you're funny :) nt - HollyAL 18:09 Jul 5
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- you're funny :) nt - HollyAL 18:09 Jul 5
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- I love my viking. I find it to be worth every penny. It has been my easiest machine to use.nt - MelissaJ 17:01 Jul 5
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- I spent about $125 to get an almost 30-yr-old Minolta Slr (SRT 202) fixed a year ago. The camera store guy offered to buy it from me (more) - JFS in IL 19:10 Jul 5
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- For any camera savvy folks - dh says the "CCD" seems to be broken but the ICD (m) - Sharon in SC 17:24 Jul 5
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- I have a broken one too (stuck shutter). Two camera shops and one online shop told me it was worth fixing. nt - LMA 17:15 Jul 5
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- I brought mine to a camera store. They will either look at it and say whether it's worth it or not to fix (mine was not worth it :-( or... - karenciavo 16:57 Jul 5
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- Yes! Got ours at www.cheesemaking.com...(m) - Jeanne in MN 17:05 Jul 5
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- Oooops, kit says it makes 30 batches-not 25. nt - Jeanne in MN 22:58 Jul 5
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- Warning: our kit had said to put in 1/4 cup salt... - mom2abcd 22:45 Jul 5
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- That's what I get for reading out of order. ;) thx! nt - *anj* 19:53 Jul 5
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- I bought it, too - Laura R (FL) 19:47 Jul 5
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- Oooops, kit says it makes 30 batches-not 25. nt - Jeanne in MN 22:58 Jul 5
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- Yes! Got ours at www.cheesemaking.com...(m) - Jeanne in MN 17:04 Jul 5
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- Never used a kit before (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:58 Jul 5
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- Have you compared the prices of making it yourself vs. purchasing? (sm) - *anj* 19:51 Jul 5
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- Where do you get your stuff? - Ottakee 17:59 Jul 5
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- Re: Where do you get your stuff? - BirkenstockMom 18:11 Jul 5
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- Forgot to say that I've always been impressed (m) - BirkenstockMom 18:15 Jul 5
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- Forgot to say that I've always been impressed (m) - BirkenstockMom 18:15 Jul 5
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- Re: Where do you get your stuff? - BirkenstockMom 18:11 Jul 5
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- Have you compared the prices of making it yourself vs. purchasing? (sm) - *anj* 19:51 Jul 5
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- Yup. - Claire 16:44 Jul 5
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- However, I think you can open a new personal account - Claire 16:45 Jul 5
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- However, I think you can open a new personal account - Claire 16:45 Jul 5
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- Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining and Bad Attitudes...in You & Your kids? - rsmofga 16:56 Jul 5
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- Get it. We just had an appt. with Dr. Turansky tonight. Money well spent!! nt - *anj* 19:54 Jul 5
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- An appointment with him? I didn't know he did that! - mom2abcd 22:46 Jul 5
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- An appointment with him? I didn't know he did that! - mom2abcd 22:46 Jul 5
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- I think this one is it. Thank you! nt - Sharon in SC 19:13 Jul 5
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- awesome book ...great results here....nm - mom4sons 19:07 Jul 5
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- Get it. We just had an appt. with Dr. Turansky tonight. Money well spent!! nt - *anj* 19:54 Jul 5
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- Was it "123 Magic"? I think I recall a mention of that recently. nt - BirkenstockMom 16:50 Jul 5
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- I love that book.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:13 Jul 5
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- I love that book.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:13 Jul 5
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- Arrgghh. *Complaining* nt - Sharon in SC 16:35 Jul 5
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- First Class mail is exempt from inspection unless there's "proabable cause"... - GVA 18:09 Jul 5
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- It probably happened in one of the letter sorting machines. Whenever you mail something hard you should pad it somehow. nt - karenciavo 16:32 Jul 5
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- Man, y'all are luuuuucky! We had to scrub/scrape every single milimeter of our borders! nt - Ellie 20:41 Jul 5
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- We used a tiny hole puncher tool and some commercial wallpaper remover, and then peeled it off. nt - Laura R (FL) 19:49 Jul 5
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- I just sprayed ours lightly with a water bottle, waited a bit, then peeled it right off. nt - nutmeg 19:43 Jul 5
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- My exMIL used vinegar water, gently tugged and it came right off. nt - SolaMichella 19:40 Jul 5
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- We wet ours thoroughly with hot water (using a sponge), let it soak in for a few minutes, and then peeled it off.nt - gandpsmommy 18:52 Jul 5
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- We did this when ds was in 2nd grade. (m) - Hillary in KS 20:17 Jul 5
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- I read it as a Soph in HS. It is a rather "dark" novel nt - HollyAL 16:59 Jul 5
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- You're welcome :o) (nt) - Giraffe Family 15:58 Jul 5
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- Most likely it won't work for you. Lasers will only target dark colored hair. Sorry. nt - Lolly 16:28 Jul 5
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- Check with a large, busy clinic in a big city. - Sharon H. in IL 17:27 Jul 5
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- Check with a large, busy clinic in a big city. - Sharon H. in IL 17:27 Jul 5
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- I keep mine in Photoshop AND on cd's because of the risk of hurricanes. That's our current project, burning a TON of pictures onto cd's over the next two weeks. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:00 Jul 5
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- I have mine stored on my computer and at snapfish. - Rhonda in TX 19:26 Jul 5
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- Adobe Photoshop Album (nt) - Kytriplets 16:35 Jul 5
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- Organized into files by month, then date. I burn a disk every month, but I take @ 1000 pics a month. nt - jmgconner 15:54 Jul 5
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- When you burn them, do you then delete from computer? nt, - Shannon in CA 17:05 Jul 5
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- Yes, I delete them after they are burned to disk and uploaded to my online Costco account. nt - jmgconner 19:13 Jul 5
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- Yes, I delete them after they are burned to disk and uploaded to my online Costco account. nt - jmgconner 19:13 Jul 5
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- Download using Windows XP and store in folders. Burn to disk annually and put in safe deposit box. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 16:10 Jul 5
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- When you burn them, do you then delete from computer? nt, - Shannon in CA 17:05 Jul 5
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- Kodakgallery.com nt. - Kay 15:51 Jul 5
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- I love your idea! In the past, I've made (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:03 Jul 5
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- Sounds like a great idea! (m) - Lisa CA 19:08 Jul 5
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- Prayers for you!! nt - WTMindy 21:33 Jul 5
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- {{myfairladies}} from someone who has been on a similar road many times!! nt - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 20:38 Jul 5
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- (((((((mfl))))) Praying for you, like the others! nt - MNClaire 20:16 Jul 5
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- Good for you. I'm so glad that you're getting help. Kudos to you!! nt - *anj* 19:58 Jul 5
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- Nothing at all to be anon for-so proud of you! ((hugs))nt - camibami 19:52 Jul 5
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- Wishing your strength and good health, mind, body and spirit. ((((HUGS))) nt - SolaMichella 19:42 Jul 5
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- You go girl...... - Kelli in TN 19:32 Jul 5
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- I was just thinking yesterday I hadn't seen your name for a few days. prayers and (((hugs))). sm - kate in seattle 19:20 Jul 5
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- Positive thoughts and prayers.... - mom4sons 19:14 Jul 5
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- Wow, that does take courage and honesty to seek help. Praying for you! nt - Lisa CA 19:12 Jul 5
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- Good for you!!! It does take courage--prayers for you as you keep putting one foot in front of the other. nt - strider 19:09 Jul 5
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- Good for you! Lots of support here... we're here to listen, care, and cheer! nt - Kay in Cal 18:58 Jul 5
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- Hang in there!!! Praying for you! nt - nancypants 18:55 Jul 5
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- Good for you. It takes courage and insight to ask for help nt - Heather in the Kootenays 18:54 Jul 5
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- Hugs!!! You are a very brave lady and I'm glad you are helping your family by helping yourself. nt - Pensguys 18:50 Jul 5
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- Lots of prayers, positive thoughts and respect. (nt) - JS in FL 18:33 Jul 5
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- (((MFL))) You are amazingly brave. Lots of prayers and good thoughts for you here. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:30 Jul 5
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- Blessings to you. I am praying for you and salute you for taking control. (nt) - The Tutor 18:24 Jul 5
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- Prayers and hugs for you, glad you posted nt - SA Canada 17:29 Jul 5
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- Myfairladies I tried to email you from the addy on your blog. (m) - MelissaJ 17:18 Jul 5
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- ((((myfairladies)))) Praying for you. (nt) - Jackie in AR 17:05 Jul 5
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- {{{ Myfairladies}}} Prayers coming your way nt - Quiver0f10 17:03 Jul 5
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- (((((Hugs))))) nt - Janet 17:01 Jul 5
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- Thanks everyone - Due for release either Friday or Monday. nt - myfairladies 16:41 Jul 5
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- (((hugs))) good for you for taking care of yourself. nt. - erinjd 16:36 Jul 5
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- ((((myfairladies)))) You are taking the right steps. Good on ya' !! nt - battlemaiden 16:34 Jul 5
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- Praying. (((Hugs))) nt - hometoteach 16:09 Jul 5
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- I hope you get to feeling better soon. :) nt - Laura R (FL) 16:05 Jul 5
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- (((Hugs to you))). You're very brave to face this head-on. Good for you. Let us know when you go home for good. nt - Veronica 16:04 Jul 5
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- (((((Many, many hugs to you))))) - happymainemom 15:59 Jul 5
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- (((myfairladies))) nt - karenciavo 15:57 Jul 5
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- that took courage (both going and talking about it) blessings, ((hugs)) and ^p^rayers <>< nt - BMC 15:55 Jul 5
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- Prayers and positive thoughts from me to you :o) (nt) - Giraffe Family 15:54 Jul 5
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- Hugs and prayers! nt - jmgconner 15:54 Jul 5
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- You are a strong woman to see beyond your depression and seek support...I am sure with a 'lil help you will find your happy self again...((hugs)).nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:52 Jul 5
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- Thoughts and prayers here. nt. - Kathy in NC 15:50 Jul 5
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- It takes a strong woman to compose a post of this nature! Blessings to you! nt - Sharon in SC 15:48 Jul 5
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- Brave is right! Pulling for you. {{{}}} nt - Doran 15:45 Jul 5
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- (((Hugs)))...(nt) - Colleen 15:44 Jul 5
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- When you connect your external hard drive it should "mount" on the desktop, then... - karenciavo 15:55 Jul 5
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- Well, here's what the info. search shows. (m) - Doran 16:18 Jul 5
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- Yes looks like a lot of room. Is this is your hard drive before you moved files? You have more gigs available than I do. :-) nt - karenciavo 16:27 Jul 5
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- Yes, hd as it currently exists. Haven't even got the external up and running yet. (sm) - Doran 18:59 Jul 5
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- Yes, hd as it currently exists. Haven't even got the external up and running yet. (sm) - Doran 18:59 Jul 5
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- Yes looks like a lot of room. Is this is your hard drive before you moved files? You have more gigs available than I do. :-) nt - karenciavo 16:27 Jul 5
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- Well, here's what the info. search shows. (m) - Doran 16:18 Jul 5
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- I think a) they're waiting to the last minute to see whether they'll feel like attending, and b) they forget about it 10 seconds after reading the invitation. - Cindyg 21:36 Jul 5
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- But, do some people attend without having RSVP'd? Ime, those who don't RSVP aren't coming anyway. Never had anyone show up without hearing from them first. (nt) - Erica in PA 20:23 Jul 5
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- Yes, believe it or not, some people do that. nt - Ellie 20:42 Jul 5
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- Yes, believe it or not, some people do that. nt - Ellie 20:42 Jul 5
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- Some people think not responding means "Yes" or "No" but the opinions are different on the meanings....m - Tap, tap, tap 19:24 Jul 5
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- Should one RSVP when they are not coming or only if they are? nt - Lisa CA 19:14 Jul 5
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- BOTH!! that way we know whether we can definitely eliminate one helping of food or make sure there's definitely a plate just for you :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:26 Jul 5
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- Two links only... - Anna 19:24 Jul 5
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- BOTH!! that way we know whether we can definitely eliminate one helping of food or make sure there's definitely a plate just for you :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:26 Jul 5
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- It is a matter of manners, plain and simple. If you value other people and the effort they are making, how can you NOT RSVP. - battlemaiden 18:33 Jul 5
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- Even people who are usually non-boors seem to ignore this...or agree to come and no-show. It makes serious cooks like me scream. nt - kalanamak 17:01 Jul 5
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- ITA! (nt) - Giraffe Family 16:01 Jul 5
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- BTDT sooo many times. I'm thinkin'... - Ellie 15:55 Jul 5
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- I host two, big parties each year, at Swiss Day and just after Christmas, and I've given up even including "RSVP"...(m) - Colleen 15:43 Jul 5
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- I don't think it is always intentional..... - Robin 15:42 Jul 5
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- Yep, same here, too.... - MNClaire 15:37 Jul 5
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- no..you're not the only one dealing with this and it drives me nuts too--I've got another one that drives me right over the edge...planning a party and then waiting to send out invites til a WEEK before the party!! nothing like a little notice..lol I always just assume that 1/2 of the people we invite will show, rsvp or not--and if I have less I send the extra cake home with everyone--better to have too much than too little and who doesn't like bday cake? ;) n/t - Amy in MA 15:36 Jul 5
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- Yes! This one drives me nuts too... - nutmeg 19:46 Jul 5
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- Yes! This one drives me nuts too... - nutmeg 19:46 Jul 5
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- People don't seem to bother anymore. (m) - katalaska 15:28 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry you lost so much financially. Thank you for wording your post so nicely, it's a sad thing when people say "good riddance" or "it was about TIME." He was human, just like the rest of us. - Whisperlily 17:44 Jul 5
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- I wish they could freeze his estate sell everything then pay back employees first, then his lawyers. nt - Gigi 15:16 Jul 5
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- I couldn't get past hearing that he died at his "Aspen home". He still had vacation homes? He wasn't exactly living like the "rest of us". nt - battlemaiden 16:37 Jul 5
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- No, it was a rental. He *used* to have Aspen properties, though... I bet a friend was letting him stay there. nt - Robin in Tx 17:41 Jul 5 (2)
- He doesn't have that much of an estate left. THey've frozen some assets, but not NEAR enough pay everyone back. He never had *that* much. From what I understand, he's in the red now... Don't know if that's true or not, but that's what was reported at the trial. nt - Robinin Tx 15:19 Jul 5
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- I couldn't get past hearing that he died at his "Aspen home". He still had vacation homes? He wasn't exactly living like the "rest of us". nt - battlemaiden 16:37 Jul 5
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- As you can imagine, this is big news in Houstn... - Robin in Tx 15:12 Jul 5
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- Wow. I know many people who lost everything too because of him. nt - Gigi 15:08 Jul 5
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- He died early this morning! Well, it was time for him to go. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 14:58 Jul 5
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- the stress of having Enron go bankrupt didn't give him a heart attack - moira 15:13 Jul 5
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- In all fairness (not that there is ANYTHING fair about this situation) - Dana in NC 16:55 Jul 5
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- I think he had a previous heart attack... pretty sure he knew he had coronary artery disease. nt - Robin in Tx 15:20 Jul 5
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- (not that stress wouldn't exacerbate that... increased heart rate, etc.) nt - Robin in Tx 16:38 Jul 5
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- (not that stress wouldn't exacerbate that... increased heart rate, etc.) nt - Robin in Tx 16:38 Jul 5
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- In all fairness (not that there is ANYTHING fair about this situation) - Dana in NC 16:55 Jul 5
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- the stress of having Enron go bankrupt didn't give him a heart attack - moira 15:13 Jul 5
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- We love "1776". I try to watch it every 4th (didn't happen this year :-/) nt - karenciavo 16:36 Jul 5
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- try this link - BMC 15:57 Jul 5
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- Johnny Tremain! nt - Kate CA 14:57 Jul 5
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- This should be anon... - Jen in MD 19:45 Jul 5
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- Wow! After the shock, I'd say Cool! (nt) - Giraffe Family 15:57 Jul 5
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- I would have taken him home and dissected him! We were trying to dry out a horseshoe crab to ship back home to TX from SC! nt - Renthead Mommy 14:49 Jul 5
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- LOLOL - At last I've found the real mother of my children. You won't notice four more will you, Renthead? nt - Amy in Orlando 22:06 Jul 5
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- LOLOL - At last I've found the real mother of my children. You won't notice four more will you, Renthead? nt - Amy in Orlando 22:06 Jul 5
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- Re: Self777.....you might not like me. - Self777 17:18 Jul 5
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- Oh my! I hope she recovers quickly. I can't think of many things more terrifying. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:07 Jul 5
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- Praying. - Cheller 16:31 Jul 5
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- Praying for all involved. nt - Laura R (FL) 16:05 Jul 5
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- You got it Jenni. (nt) - Giraffe Family 16:03 Jul 5
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- Praying! nt - jmgconner 15:53 Jul 5
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- Oh, my goodness, what is it with horseback riding accidents?! (m) - Colleen 15:47 Jul 5
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- Horses are very dangerous. I love them, but they're very dangerous. I'm SO sorry, Jenni. nt - Cindyg 21:41 Jul 5
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- Horses are very dangerous. I love them, but they're very dangerous. I'm SO sorry, Jenni. nt - Cindyg 21:41 Jul 5
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- Oh, my (m) - Ria 15:32 Jul 5
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- How is that young man doing now, btw? (nt) - Colleen 15:45 Jul 5
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- He just left our house, after swimming for an hour in the pool (m) - Ria 18:03 Jul 5
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- He just left our house, after swimming for an hour in the pool (m) - Ria 18:03 Jul 5
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- How is that young man doing now, btw? (nt) - Colleen 15:45 Jul 5
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- Praying, Jenni. You sound so brave about it all, just remember we're here for you. nt - Veronica 14:50 Jul 5
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- Praying here, Jenni. {nt} - Anita in KC 14:44 Jul 5
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- Oh, no! How scary. You'll be in my prayers, and please update us when you can. nt - threelops 14:36 Jul 5
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- Oh! How scary! Praying! nt - Mary in GA 14:36 Jul 5
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- Re: Prayer Request! - Self777 14:35 Jul 5
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- YW! Glad I could make your day...from one cat lover to another! :o) nt - MNClaire 17:07 Jul 5
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- I'd probably go with baked goods and a warm thank-you note. nt - strider 19:12 Jul 5
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- How about a cookout to show that you're still a caring neighbor even though... - Rebecca in VA 14:56 Jul 5
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- I vote for this as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:08 Jul 5
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- I vote for this as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:08 Jul 5
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- I'd like to know this too (nt) - moira 14:25 Jul 5
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- I'd say yes. He's not a terribly graphic author and he doesn't use a lot of profanity either. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:09 Jul 5
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- Yes, I think so and I am pretty conservative about most things. nt - srjbdl 14:14 Jul 5
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- Re: OT: Has anyone ever invited a "distant" sibling to visit and then (more) - Carol 14:25 Jul 5
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- my sister and i 'discovered' each other as adults - kate in seattle 15:33 Jul 5
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- my sister and i 'discovered' each other as adults - kate in seattle 15:33 Jul 5
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- I heard from a friend who lives in Germany... - Nicole 16:45 Jul 5
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- I enjoyed it - but I'm partial to anything by Wendell Berry. (nt) - Colleen 15:48 Jul 5
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- You know what I think? - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:59 Jul 5
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- Re: Update on my OB "situation" - Niffercoo 13:58 Jul 5
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- From What I Understand... - e. in nc 16:31 Jul 5
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- Check This Out! *Forum* on Henci Goer's Site - e. in nc 16:37 Jul 5
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- Check This Out! *Forum* on Henci Goer's Site - e. in nc 16:37 Jul 5
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- From What I Understand... - e. in nc 16:31 Jul 5
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- Absolutely not. - Rhonda in TX 17:26 Jul 5
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- My dd just went in for a contact lens fitting and the charge was $79 - Claire 15:57 Jul 5
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- My eye doctor charges an additional $75 for a one time "contact fitting"...talk about a rip-off (nt) - April in VA 14:42 Jul 5
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- Never heard of this, but in recent years we have been going to the "doc-in-the-box" e.g. Sam's Club because our ins. is useless. nt - Mary in GA 14:33 Jul 5
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- Yep, afraid so. We had the same problem when DH got his contacts. nt - nandmsmom 14:28 Jul 5
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- Yes, this was my experience, too. nt - Ria 15:26 Jul 5
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- Yes, this was my experience, too. nt - Ria 15:26 Jul 5
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- Re: Is this normal? Dr charges. - Tracey 13:38 Jul 5
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- I have an appointment Friday for a contact lens exam........... - Joanne in TX 13:36 Jul 5
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- NO, this isn't the exam. The exam was billed to insurance. This is a consult after the exam to show him how to put them in and so on.. They billed ins for exam, me $150 for consult and then 120 for the contacts. nt - Quiver0f10 13:41 Jul 5
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- I don't think this is normal. m - Dawn E 14:00 Jul 5
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- No warning at all. I went in with $20 and was floored . I called my insurance co and they are looking into it nt - Quiver0f10 14:03 Jul 5
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- Good for you... - Dawn E 14:11 Jul 5
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- Good for you... - Dawn E 14:11 Jul 5
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- No warning at all. I went in with $20 and was floored . I called my insurance co and they are looking into it nt - Quiver0f10 14:03 Jul 5
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- Hmmm...I've never been charged for a "consult" to show me how to put them in, etc. nt - Pensguys 13:51 Jul 5
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- Same here. I've never been charged either for the consult. nm - Merry 14:32 Jul 5
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- No kidding. I have been wearing contacts for 20 years. I could have shown him how to put them in! Grrrrrrrrrr nt - Quiver0f10 14:04 Jul 5
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- Same here. I've never been charged either for the consult. nm - Merry 14:32 Jul 5
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- This doesn`t surprise me from what I`ve seen on my dr. bills. nt - Tracey 13:48 Jul 5
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- And even with a lot of dentists now a days, it`s all about $$. nt - Tracey 13:52 Jul 5
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- And even with a lot of dentists now a days, it`s all about $$. nt - Tracey 13:52 Jul 5
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- I would go in person to the shop during busy-time - Osmosis Mom 13:44 Jul 5
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- I don't think this is normal. m - Dawn E 14:00 Jul 5
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- NO, this isn't the exam. The exam was billed to insurance. This is a consult after the exam to show him how to put them in and so on.. They billed ins for exam, me $150 for consult and then 120 for the contacts. nt - Quiver0f10 13:41 Jul 5
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- We got a cute pic of all four of them... - nancypants 19:09 Jul 5
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- I admit, I don't care for studio pics at all and forego them. If I were going for a "fun photo" as you describe, I'd just take it myself. Otherwise, go for classic, like someone mentioned below. (nt) - Colleen 15:50 Jul 5
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- As a pro photog, I vote a huge NO, sorry... - sm 15:31 Jul 5
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- sounds lovely...and adorable nm - mom4sons 14:12 Jul 5
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- That sounds adorable! - Niffercoo 14:02 Jul 5
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- Sounds great! I love coordinating my 3 kids' (2g, 1b) outfits for portraits! :) nt - katalaska 13:54 Jul 5
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- I like it! m - Holly in FL 13:51 Jul 5
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- Just did something similar... - Amy in PA 13:40 Jul 5
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- LOL, how did you get the bottoms the feet clean? No matter how much I scrub/soak my boys' feet never come clean! nt. - Whisperlily 13:54 Jul 5
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- I didn't say I *did* clean the bottoms of their feet. I was making the suggestion to Nancypants to do this beforehand. Can you guess why I know? Well, let's just say I'm glad that the kids hair was in place and they're all smiling because their feet aren't pretty. LOL! nt - Amy in PA 16:20 Jul 5
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- Take them swimming at the local pool! nt - Laura 14:09 Jul 5
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- I didn't say I *did* clean the bottoms of their feet. I was making the suggestion to Nancypants to do this beforehand. Can you guess why I know? Well, let's just say I'm glad that the kids hair was in place and they're all smiling because their feet aren't pretty. LOL! nt - Amy in PA 16:20 Jul 5
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- LOL, how did you get the bottoms the feet clean? No matter how much I scrub/soak my boys' feet never come clean! nt. - Whisperlily 13:54 Jul 5
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- I think it sounds very cute! I like the jeans and bare feet idea - & the hawaiian shirts will add great color! - good luck!!!!!! nt - Pster 13:35 Jul 5
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- I'm keeping all soccer secrets to myself!! Noooo spoilers. nt - battlemaiden 14:19 Jul 5
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- I don't see anything :o) nt - threelops 13:21 Jul 5
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- I just had a very good experience with Lowe's..... - Suein PA 15:12 Jul 5
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- I like mom and pop stores - Ottakee 14:23 Jul 5
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- Definitely get a deal!!!! We always do... usually they end up (message...) - Kellawell 14:22 Jul 5
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- What I have found... - Susan in TN 13:52 Jul 5
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- I mainly make our daily sandwich bread, but I do make other things. m - Holly in FL 13:55 Jul 5
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- http://vegsource.com/homeschool/ nt - Kate CA 13:23 Jul 5
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- Oh, Nan! - Ria 13:33 Jul 5
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- Thanks Ria!! - nancypants 19:12 Jul 5
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- Thanks Ria!! - nancypants 19:12 Jul 5
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- What happened to Boston and WA DC this spring?.... - WTMindy 20:57 Jul 5
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- This is so perplexing but I think I have sussed it all out (m) - Dana in NC 20:01 Jul 5
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- I'll be the voice of dissention (m) - BirkenstockMom 18:20 Jul 5
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- I vote for Italy too - moira 14:29 Jul 5
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- Yeah, if I want to do anything museum/history-based, I would *not* take Hans! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 16:08 Jul 5
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- Yeah, if I want to do anything museum/history-based, I would *not* take Hans! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 16:08 Jul 5
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- Colleen, I vote for going. Here's why... - Anita in KC 14:12 Jul 5
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- Good thought, Anita. Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 16:09 Jul 5
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- Good thought, Anita. Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 16:09 Jul 5
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- It's hard for me to imagine, since this is a dilemna I'll never face :o)... but if it were me... - Robin in Tx 13:39 Jul 5
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- Yes, if I go this route, this would be the best way to divide the time. (m) - Colleen 16:18 Jul 5
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- I remember when you went through this two years ago... - Robin in Tx 18:00 Jul 5
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- I remember when you went through this two years ago... - Robin in Tx 18:00 Jul 5
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- Yes, if I go this route, this would be the best way to divide the time. (m) - Colleen 16:18 Jul 5
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- I travelled Europe alone and hated it...very lonesome sm - Amy in PA 13:38 Jul 5 (1)
- Italy is my vote. Absolutely. I would love to do that! Can I come? :+) nt - Kate CA 13:05 Jul 5
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- Meet me there! Yes, I do love Italy. My hesitation is that...(m) - Colleen 13:09 Jul 5
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- Here is a thought - Kate CA 13:22 Jul 5
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- Oh, my boys would enjoy it...(m) - Colleen 15:58 Jul 5
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- Oh yes, I know what you mean. :+) nt - Kate CA 18:46 Jul 5
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- Oh yes, I know what you mean. :+) nt - Kate CA 18:46 Jul 5
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- Oh, my boys would enjoy it...(m) - Colleen 15:58 Jul 5
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- Here is a thought - Kate CA 13:22 Jul 5
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- Meet me there! Yes, I do love Italy. My hesitation is that...(m) - Colleen 13:09 Jul 5
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- How cool is that? I hope you wrote this down somewhere -- besides here, I mean. You think you'll remember it, but then you don't. (sigh) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:21 Jul 5
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- What a dream! Race relations within the world cup is a story in itself m - Dawn E 13:47 Jul 5
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- I loved "Eyes on the Prize" (m) - Robin in NC 13:44 Jul 5
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- I had just tossed this in the trash! The promotion code I have is good through 8/30/06----219648GL----for 10% off $35 or more. HTH! - Janie 12:55 Jul 5
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- Thanks so much! nt - 4kids4me 12:56 Jul 5
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- Thanks so much! nt - 4kids4me 12:56 Jul 5
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- I grilled bacon once. I don't remember the length of time but it was ... - Laura 14:12 Jul 5
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- I use my George Foreman. nt - Pensguys 13:53 Jul 5
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- We use our George Foreman as well. Keeps it flat, no mess and less grease. nt - Katia 16:25 Jul 5
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- We use our George Foreman as well. Keeps it flat, no mess and less grease. nt - Katia 16:25 Jul 5
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- Yes, bake for 15-20 minutes at 400. I have not ever had a problem. nt - Kate CA 13:06 Jul 5
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- I think bacon tastes best when it is baked. YUM! :-) nt - Amy in NH 19:36 Jul 5
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- This is how I cook bacon as well. nt - threelops 13:22 Jul 5
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- Lay flat on tray and then bake. :+) nt - Kate CA 13:07 Jul 5
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- I think bacon tastes best when it is baked. YUM! :-) nt - Amy in NH 19:36 Jul 5
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- We microwave ours. (m) - Ria 12:52 Jul 5
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- we nuk our's too, but I just put (m) - ~FireFly~ 13:01 Jul 5
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- I saw this product (or something similar) on a Travel Channel show and it was actually invented by a little girl. sm - Amy in PA 12:56 Jul 5
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- Yep...her story was on the box. It works really well. nt - Ria 12:58 Jul 5
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- Yep...her story was on the box. It works really well. nt - Ria 12:58 Jul 5
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- we nuk our's too, but I just put (m) - ~FireFly~ 13:01 Jul 5
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- I usually broil it. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 12:50 Jul 5
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- the last time I broiled bacon, I caught the oven on fire...not a pretty sight:) nm - ~FireFly~ 13:04 Jul 5
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- Yikes! That hasn't happened here... I put the rack on the 2nd shelf down, if that matters. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:16 Jul 5
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- We live dangerously. LOL nt - Kate CA 13:23 Jul 5
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- Yikes! That hasn't happened here... I put the rack on the 2nd shelf down, if that matters. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:16 Jul 5
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- the last time I broiled bacon, I caught the oven on fire...not a pretty sight:) nm - ~FireFly~ 13:04 Jul 5
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- Please don't allow this. I was molested by the father of the children I babysat for. - Beth 18:46 Jul 5
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- Several years ago... - Rebecca 18:32 Jul 5
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- DH worked from home for awhile, and we discussed having a sitter come in <more> - cin 14:59 Jul 5
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- I baby sat for a mom whose boyfriend ended up getting conviced of child molestation of a girl the same age as I...... - Regina in MO 14:51 Jul 5
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- You're not crazy. I'm very, very picky about who I let my dds babysit for, and we say no a lot (m) - Veronica 14:24 Jul 5
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- While I understand completely your concern, I do wonder... - Doran 13:59 Jul 5 (1)
- I don't think you are crazy! I won't even let me kids play at a friend's house if it is just the dad home. You just never know now-a-days!! nt - Pster 13:39 Jul 5
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- No, you're not crazy! I think the family is crazy for asking in the first place! LOL! (m) - Kinsa 13:34 Jul 5
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- This is the reason I always picked up our babysitters, never my husband.nt - Kay 14:09 Jul 5
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- This is the reason I always picked up our babysitters, never my husband.nt - Kay 14:09 Jul 5
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- You're definitely not crazy! - nancypants 13:12 Jul 5
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- I remember being uncomfortable as well, and now I do all the driving of babysitters. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 13:33 Jul 5
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- Me too! nt - WTMindy 21:00 Jul 5
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- Me too-being uncomfortable, even thoug nothign ever happened. I drive all our sitters home now.nt - camibami 19:57 Jul 5
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- Yes, and though dd babysits only for people we know, (m) - Sharon in SC 17:29 Jul 5
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- Ditto. -nt - Kinsa 13:34 Jul 5
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- Me too! nt - WTMindy 21:00 Jul 5
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- I remember being uncomfortable as well, and now I do all the driving of babysitters. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 13:33 Jul 5
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- Very personal content - Amy in GA 13:07 Jul 5
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- Thank you for sharing...I know this goes on and want to protect my kiddos!nt - Kay 13:11 Jul 5
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- Thank you for sharing...I know this goes on and want to protect my kiddos!nt - Kay 13:11 Jul 5
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- Are these friends of yours? - KPM 13:01 Jul 5
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- I understand what you are saying.... - rsmofga 13:20 Jul 5
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- Re: Are these friends of yours? (just met these people today, neighbors not friends!)nt - Kay 13:06 Jul 5
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- I wouldn't be comfortable with that, either. nt - KPM 13:08 Jul 5
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- I wouldn't be comfortable with that, either. nt - KPM 13:08 Jul 5
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- I understand what you are saying.... - rsmofga 13:20 Jul 5
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- No, you're not crazy. As a matter of fact, (m) - Sharon in Sc 13:00 Jul 5
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- My dh feels the same. (And no, we wouldn't allow our dd to babysit under those circumstances.) nt - Stella! 14:34 Jul 5
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- I agree here, too - rsmofga 13:14 Jul 5
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- My dh feels the same. (And no, we wouldn't allow our dd to babysit under those circumstances.) nt - Stella! 14:34 Jul 5
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- I agree 100% with Ria. nt - Kellawell 12:47 Jul 5
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- No, you aren't crazy. (m) - Ria 12:46 Jul 5
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- And for an excuse, you could just tell - rsmofga 12:58 Jul 5
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- my thoughts, too. nt - ~FireFly~ 13:03 Jul 5
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- my thoughts, too. nt - ~FireFly~ 13:03 Jul 5
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- Thanks for the reassurance, this is exactly what my husband said!!nt - Kay 12:50 Jul 5
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- And for an excuse, you could just tell - rsmofga 12:58 Jul 5
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- We'll we're still working... - Becky (Alberta) 16:58 Jul 5
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- Wowie! How far do you live from me?! LOL! - nancypants 19:23 Jul 5
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- Wowie! How far do you live from me?! LOL! - nancypants 19:23 Jul 5
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- Just don't look while you're sweeping. nt - Robin 16:09 Jul 5
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- I'm in the middle of doing just that now - BMC 15:52 Jul 5
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- I'm lovin' my new giant play area basement! LOL! (sm) - nancypants 13:15 Jul 5
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- Ha! That's bigger than our house! Six of us in 1340 sq ft. : ) nt - Laura 13:04 Jul 5
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- I'm with you! 6 of us in 1100 sq ft.! Do you think we look like sardines? LOL! nt. - Whisperlily 13:58 Jul 5
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- I've got you beat, 3 kids in 980 Square ft. - KristineIN 13:10 Jul 5
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- About the same here. At least it's easy to see the mess before it gets out of hand! nt - Veronica 14:33 Jul 5
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- About the same here. At least it's easy to see the mess before it gets out of hand! nt - Veronica 14:31 Jul 5
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- LOL, we joke that if there are 3 dishes in the sink our kitchen is "overflowing." nt. - Whisperlily 17:48 Jul 5
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- LOL, we joke that if there are 3 dishes in the sink our kitchen is "overflowing." nt. - Whisperlily 17:48 Jul 5
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- About the same here. At least it's easy to see the mess before it gets out of hand! nt - Veronica 14:33 Jul 5
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- I'm with you! 6 of us in 1100 sq ft.! Do you think we look like sardines? LOL! nt. - Whisperlily 13:58 Jul 5
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- Been there too Becky... - AZ Diane 12:49 Jul 5
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- Yes, generally, but look inside at the copyright page... - nutmeg 15:31 Jul 5
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- thanks, I'll take a look there. nt - battlemaidne 16:39 Jul 5
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- thanks, I'll take a look there. nt - battlemaidne 16:39 Jul 5
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- And can someone define the differences between "reissued" versus "revised" publishings. I think I know, but can't find the definitive answer. nt - battlemaiden 12:28 Jul 5
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- We didn't use it for our Chemistry class, but.... - Kris in WA 12:30 Jul 5
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- The only thing I can remember looking at were crystals(nt) - Karen in Maryland 12:20 Jul 5
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- Litter box training is easy (m) - JS in FL 18:41 Jul 5
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- When it comes to a cat not going to the bathroom in the corner, I think if they have proper training when they are kittens, they are less likely to do this... - Tracey 13:20 Jul 5
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- Sounds as if..... - newHSmominTX 12:43 Jul 5
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- Keep litterbox clean, if it is dirty cat's don't like using it... - Michelle T 12:55 Jul 5
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- Keep litterbox clean, if it is dirty cat's don't like using it... - Michelle T 12:55 Jul 5
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- Even though they are written in, our piano teacher uses them with the younger sibs. I guess it's up to the teacher, but if your others are going to take lessons, then you might like to keep them future use - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 19:17 Jul 5
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- We've reused ours w/ the younger kiddos. nt - Ria 14:17 Jul 5
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- Have all yours had the same teacher and used the same books, then? (nt) - Colleen 15:54 Jul 5
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- Have all yours had the same teacher and used the same books, then? (nt) - Colleen 15:54 Jul 5
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- I save them for the next dc. The teacher hesitated. I told her to use pencil and I would personally erase. 4 (soon to be 5) dc times all those books=lots of $ nt - Noelle 13:29 Jul 5 (1)
- Recycle. Purge. Cleanse your home. :+) nt - Kate CA 13:25 Jul 5
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- That's my instinct, as you know...but maybe I should first ask the teacher about reusing them. (nt) - Colleen 15:52 Jul 5
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- That's my instinct, as you know...but maybe I should first ask the teacher about reusing them. (nt) - Colleen 15:52 Jul 5
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- do you scrapbook? maybe you could use them as the background papers for some of her pics while playing the piano. nm - ~FireFly~ 13:07 Jul 5
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- Sorry, but the thought of Colleen cutting out old music for scrapbooking makes me smile. :-).... - WTMindy 13:23 Jul 5
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- Ya got that right. Can you just see me at a Creative Memories party? ;-) (nt) - Colleen 15:35 Jul 5
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- Although, in my defense, my photo albums do look very nice...even if I am two years behind! (nt) - Colleen 15:36 Jul 5
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- Only 2 years? With 5 kids....I'm impressed! nt - WTMindy 21:05 Jul 5
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- Only 2 years? With 5 kids....I'm impressed! nt - WTMindy 21:05 Jul 5
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- Although, in my defense, my photo albums do look very nice...even if I am two years behind! (nt) - Colleen 15:36 Jul 5
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- Ya got that right. Can you just see me at a Creative Memories party? ;-) (nt) - Colleen 15:35 Jul 5
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- Sorry, but the thought of Colleen cutting out old music for scrapbooking makes me smile. :-).... - WTMindy 13:23 Jul 5
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- Leave notes? - Sarah CB 12:29 Jul 5
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- Giving an overview of expectations up front is an excellent way to start a good working relationship...m - Dawn E 13:35 Jul 5
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- I agree! - rsmofga 12:45 Jul 5
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- Re: I agree! - Tracey 13:31 Jul 5
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- Re: I agree! - Tracey 13:31 Jul 5
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- That binder sounds like a great idea! nt - Robin in NC 12:37 Jul 5
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- Giving an overview of expectations up front is an excellent way to start a good working relationship...m - Dawn E 13:35 Jul 5
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- Here are the directions I have (don't know the original source): - Ellie 16:01 Jul 5
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- Start with two squares of fleece that are eight inches larger... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:06 Jul 5
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- LOL! Well, that didn't turn out so well. Pretend that you have... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:07 Jul 5
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- LOL! Well, that didn't turn out so well. Pretend that you have... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:07 Jul 5
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- hello "test" :O) - ~FireFly~ 11:45 Jul 5
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- Sorry, that was me, I was just seeing if I looked different posting from my new Dell laptop! (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 12:28 Jul 5
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- YOu look much thinner and faster!! LOL Enjoy your new toy! nt - NOLAdy 14:00 Jul 5
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- ITA! And younger! (nt) - Julie in AK 17:13 Jul 5
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- ITA! And younger! (nt) - Julie in AK 17:13 Jul 5
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- YOu look much thinner and faster!! LOL Enjoy your new toy! nt - NOLAdy 14:00 Jul 5
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- Sorry, that was me, I was just seeing if I looked different posting from my new Dell laptop! (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 12:28 Jul 5
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- Definitely all get checked...just had this happen... - mom4sons 13:02 Jul 5
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- Thanks Abbey. I'm trying not to panic and just feel heavy as stone right now. - RT 12:14 Jul 5
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- I'm so, so sorry... - abbeyej 14:55 Jul 5
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- I can't wait to talk to the Dr. and try to get some answers. Do kids w/ Pandas eventually outgrow it? (more) - RT 15:52 Jul 5
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- There's so much I still don't understand... - abbeyej 16:15 Jul 5
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- There's so much I still don't understand... - abbeyej 16:15 Jul 5
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- I can't wait to talk to the Dr. and try to get some answers. Do kids w/ Pandas eventually outgrow it? (more) - RT 15:52 Jul 5
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- I'm so, so sorry... - abbeyej 14:55 Jul 5
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- Definitely all get checked. I wouldn't start antibiotics for those who test negative though. nt - abbeyej 11:43 Jul 5
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- Re: New dryer.....gas or electric? - Tracey 13:45 Jul 5
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- You're right, gas is generally cheaper, and cleaner, since electricity - Sharon H. in IL 12:02 Jul 5
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- Welcome! I don't post much..... - Cathy in AL 15:49 Jul 5
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- I love your name as well. Welcome! :) nt - Ria 15:38 Jul 5
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- Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes. - Suein PA 15:17 Jul 5 (1)
- Welcome, and love, love. love the name! :-) nt - Just Me 15:01 Jul 5
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- Welcome to the board, Katy. Lots of us are rich with kids (and critters), so you're in the right place. nt - Veronica 15:01 Jul 5
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- I had to think twice as to what your name meant also, but even if it - Carol 14:31 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry that happened, Katy. I "got" your name immediately. Makes perfect sense *and* it's sweet. [nt] - Anita in KC 14:18 Jul 5
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- LOVE the name! LOVE the phrase "retired princess!" Thanks for the encouragement!! nt - Call Me Cordelia 13:49 Jul 5
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- Hello and Welcome! There are very supportive folks here! (nt) - Giraffe Family 12:47 Jul 5
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- Welcome Rich with kids (m) - Karen in Maryland 12:27 Jul 5
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- I love the name. It is really perfect. Shouldn't we all feel that way? :+) Welcome! nt - Kate CA 12:13 Jul 5
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- I understood your name to mean exactly what you intended. I'm rich with kids too. How strange for you to get an email about that!! (nt) - Jen In MS 12:07 Jul 5
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- <handing RWK the Xena Warrior Princess armor> Sorry you were greeted in such a tacky manner, glad you came back anyway :-) nt - Ellie 11:57 Jul 5
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- Oh, my! Thank you! Hubby will like it for sure! hee-hee!nt - Rich with kids 12:16 Jul 5
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- Oh, my! Thank you! Hubby will like it for sure! hee-hee!nt - Rich with kids 12:16 Jul 5
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- Love the name & welcome to the board - About the email - well, just don't let people like "that" get to you some people need to get a life! LOL nt - Mel 11:55 Jul 5
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- Hello, Rich with kids...I like and totally get the name...I'm rich, but not with $$$ either:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 11:49 Jul 5
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- I get it. (the name I mean). And for the record, I suspect most of us wouldn't care if you meant money anyway. Welcome! nt - BirkenKathy 11:41 Jul 5
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- Someone from *this* board reprimanded you about your posting name? That's disappointing. : ( (nt) - Colleen 11:35 Jul 5
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- **Snort** She probably saw the subject line about dh starting a new business, and thought that she meant, "Rich, with kids". This is too funny to me right now, because I'm reading Eats, shoots and leaves. She saw a comma where there was none! LOL nt - Robin in Tx 14:02 Jul 5
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- As opposed to an incredulous, "Rich, with kids???" (note comma). LOL (nt) - Colleen 15:33 Jul 5
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- Reminds me of one of my favorite Simpson's moments (m) - Dana in NC 16:52 Jul 5
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- This gave me a good laugh! (nt) - Colleen 22:51 Jul 5
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- This gave me a good laugh! (nt) - Colleen 22:51 Jul 5
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- Reminds me of one of my favorite Simpson's moments (m) - Dana in NC 16:52 Jul 5
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- Gotta love grammar, LOL. nt - Anna 15:23 Jul 5
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- As opposed to an incredulous, "Rich, with kids???" (note comma). LOL (nt) - Colleen 15:33 Jul 5
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- Yeah, but maybe now she gets it. I love this site and love all the different points of view. How many of us have jelly for brains by 2 p.m. and need adults to interact with so we don't tie up our kids and...(m) - Rich with kids 11:46 Jul 5 (1)
- **Snort** She probably saw the subject line about dh starting a new business, and thought that she meant, "Rich, with kids". This is too funny to me right now, because I'm reading Eats, shoots and leaves. She saw a comma where there was none! LOL nt - Robin in Tx 14:02 Jul 5
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- You might like to know... - MKH 11:30 Jul 5
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- Hi, nice to meet you. Peek a Boo may come by with some rhino skin for protection from nasty emails and such ;-) nt - karenciavo 11:26 Jul 5
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- If we haven't already, we need to meet. I'm getting divorced, live in Katy......... - Joanne in TX (Katy!) 11:23 Jul 5
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- re: your intro... - Orangeblossom 11:14 Jul 5
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- I like your name! Its original!nt - camibami 11:12 Jul 5
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- LOL! I was wondering when I first saw your name if you were... - newHSmominTX 11:12 Jul 5
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- ditto! LOL! But I like the name! :^) Welcome! nt - nancypants 12:26 Jul 5
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- That's what I thought, too. Sorry you received a nasty e-mail, some people can just be so ugly! What a wonderful family you have! nt - Elaine 11:19 Jul 5
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- ditto! LOL! But I like the name! :^) Welcome! nt - nancypants 12:26 Jul 5
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- Welcome! Please, what is "a retired princess"? I love the name "Rich with Kids"! I am rich with kids too. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 11:10 Jul 5
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- Retired Princess...until I left my ex, I had never mowed a yard, taken out the trash, etc. I had a fairly charmed life. I was so very lucky in many ways. Enter the abusive husband...he was a professional athlete and just as spoiled as I was. (m) - Rich with kids 11:25 Jul 5
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- Ahhhhh, God - isn't He the best! Glorious post of yours - thanks for sharing! nt - OKCyndi 12:50 Jul 5
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- Ahhhhh, God - isn't He the best! Glorious post of yours - thanks for sharing! nt - OKCyndi 12:50 Jul 5
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- Retired Princess...until I left my ex, I had never mowed a yard, taken out the trash, etc. I had a fairly charmed life. I was so very lucky in many ways. Enter the abusive husband...he was a professional athlete and just as spoiled as I was. (m) - Rich with kids 11:25 Jul 5
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- Just wondering if anyone could verify exactly what a brown recluse looks like. We found a very lard brown spider in our new house and are worried it might be one. nt - gandpsmommy 11:53 Jul 5
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- i always ask the dc "does it have stripes the length of its body?" yes= NOT a recluse :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:34 Jul 5
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- try this site (not promising link but it's there in text too...) - newHSmominTX 12:53 Jul 5
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- That should read "a very LARGE brown spider"nt - gandpsmommy 11:54 Jul 5
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- Here you go... - Ria 12:48 Jul 5
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- That's a very good pictures. With legs, it's about the size of a quarter. Smooth, not hairy. Shy, won't attack unless you trap it. Nasty critters. nt - Katherine B. in TX 13:22 Jul 5
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- ok, how did you get your link to work? nt - newHSmominTX 12:54 Jul 5
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- I'm wondering, too. Several of us used to be able to link and now can't. ??? nt - mom2abcd 23:02 Jul 5
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- I'm wondering, too. Several of us used to be able to link and now can't. ??? nt - mom2abcd 23:02 Jul 5
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- That's a very good pictures. With legs, it's about the size of a quarter. Smooth, not hairy. Shy, won't attack unless you trap it. Nasty critters. nt - Katherine B. in TX 13:22 Jul 5
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- Here you go... - Ria 12:48 Jul 5
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- i always ask the dc "does it have stripes the length of its body?" yes= NOT a recluse :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:34 Jul 5
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- Wow, Katherine. I've been out of town and didn't know about this. Your boy is in my prayers. May he continue to heal! Blessings. nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:06 Jul 5
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- Re: ? re: thyroid symptoms & feeling tired.....m - Christine in IL 23:12 Jul 5
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- Definitely some days better than others (m) - Gini AR 11:50 Jul 5
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- I'd get it checked. And yes there were good days, but.... - newHSmominTX 11:17 Jul 5
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- It varies. I'd get it checked. Life is too short to deal with something that can be treated so easily. nt - Katherine B. in TX 11:06 Jul 5
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- Your iMac will still be your start up disk, you can put whatever you want on your external, I would... - karenciavo 11:31 Jul 5
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- Not sure how much available memory I have. - Doran 15:25 Jul 5
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- Not sure how much available memory I have. - Doran 15:25 Jul 5
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- I lost a baby once....m - Robin 22:01 Jul 5
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- Ok, my situation isn't the same, but here's my .02 - SolaMichella 19:50 Jul 5
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- I lost my husband last September... - PiCO 18:34 Jul 5
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- I didn't lose my dh, but came very close not too long ago. I think Pico has said it all. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:34 Jul 5
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- Great post. Very honest and helpful. Thanks, PiCO nt - Doran 19:03 Jul 5
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- I didn't lose my dh, but came very close not too long ago. I think Pico has said it all. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:34 Jul 5
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- One of my brothers and sisters-in-law both died last year leaving children, spouses, siblings, parents, just about every one of us is mourning differently. nt - karenciavo 17:52 Jul 5
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- This reminds me of a friend who lost a baby. - Rhonda in TX 17:40 Jul 5
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- My $0.02... - Suein PA 15:33 Jul 5
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- You don't mention it, but I wonder if she is a Christian? <more> (some Christian Content :) - cin 15:24 Jul 5
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- I would worry only under one condition (m) - Sherrill in VA 15:14 Jul 5
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- OK - I am going to be a little defensive here (m) - d4pw in So.FLA 14:03 Jul 5
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- What do you really want? (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:41 Jul 5
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- Goodness, this was really unnecessary. I came to the boards with this precisely because I do not - d4pw in So.FLA 21:00 Jul 5
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- I think I understand this now... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:54 Jul 5
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- I think I understand this now... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:54 Jul 5
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- Goodness, this was really unnecessary. I came to the boards with this precisely because I do not - d4pw in So.FLA 21:00 Jul 5
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- Without meaning to sound like I'm accusing you of anything (I'm not)... - Anna 15:41 Jul 5
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- You're getting all kinds of perspective here, but apparently it isn't what you thought you'd hear. (m) - Colleen 15:30 Jul 5
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- Thank you for your post but please read my answer to Birkenstock.... - d4pw in So.FLA 21:05 Jul 5 (1)
- Is it possible that you see only one side of her day....that you - Carol 14:45 Jul 5
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- Let her be in charge of her own grieving process. Even if it seems odd, off or inappropriate to you........... - Joanne in TX 14:43 Jul 5
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- Yes, I have a friend who's husband...... - Jen In MS 18:49 Jul 5
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- Yes, I have a friend who's husband...... - Jen In MS 18:49 Jul 5
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- What do you really want? (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:41 Jul 5
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- I find her attitude so encouraging... - nancypants 12:40 Jul 5
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- When we suffered a loss...m - Tap, tap, tap 12:03 Jul 5
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- Well, you know, it's really not my job to ponder how someone grieves... - Ellie 12:03 Jul 5
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- Yes, what I wanted when my parents died was a black armband and wreath to hang on the door so the world would leave me alone for a year. nt - Stella! 14:42 Jul 5
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- (((Stella)))) nt - Ellie 16:02 Jul 5
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- (((Stella)))) nt - Ellie 16:02 Jul 5
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- Yes, what I wanted when my parents died was a black armband and wreath to hang on the door so the world would leave me alone for a year. nt - Stella! 14:42 Jul 5
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- She sounds very strong and needs to stay that way for her dc. (m) - ~FireFly~ 11:56 Jul 5
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- I *think* I would be that way.... - Kelli in TN 11:44 Jul 5
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- I lost my first husband. (m) sorry, kind of long... - BirkenstockMom 11:38 Jul 5
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- This is a beautiful post. Thanks for sharing it. nt - Kate CA 12:10 Jul 5
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- Oh, Andi. What a difficult time; I can't even imagine...(nt) - Colleen 11:45 Jul 5
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- It was (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:48 Jul 5
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- It was (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:48 Jul 5
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- This is a beautiful post. Thanks for sharing it. nt - Kate CA 12:10 Jul 5
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- Support and love don't require complete understanding. Be there for her. Period. (nt) - Colleen 11:33 Jul 5
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- Everyone grieves differently... - Anna 11:23 Jul 5
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- Everyone grieves differently. She *is* grieving. She has found a way to "schedule" it to some extent. That can be a healthy coping mechanism. nt - Laurie4b 10:58 Jul 5
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- I would be all buss. trying to keep my life together and would fall apart when alone. nt - Lisa CA 10:56 Jul 5
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- I understand how you feel...I am one of those people that grieves "differently"...m - Rich with kids 10:47 Jul 5
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- I can relate to this one. (m) - Elaine 10:44 Jul 5
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- I would be like your friend. - Lolly 10:42 Jul 5
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- Give her the space to process and grieve her own way. Don't be judgemental............ - Joanne in TX 10:39 Jul 5
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- I have a friend who lost her dh suddenly and quite unexpectedly. She was left with a 10 - Molly (who is taking a break from all this clutter) 12:26 Jul 5
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- I have a friend who lost her dh suddenly and quite unexpectedly. She was left with a 10 - Molly (who is taking a break from all this clutter) 12:26 Jul 5
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- I second this request! I've discovered the results to all of the recent games due to subject lines on this board. No one's fault but mine, after all it's real time and with TiVo, my family does not live in real time. Vive La France! nt - Amy in PA 12:10 Jul 5
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- Oh, all right. If you PROMISE not to touch Ballack, I'll grant your request. : ) (nt) - Colleen 11:27 Jul 5
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- I don't think this will be possible.... - Cleo Qc 11:04 Jul 5
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- Has she considered a part-time option? m - Breann in WA 10:50 Jul 5
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- I don't know if the schools here do that, but this would offer another option. Great idea, thanks. nt - Veronica 15:05 Jul 5
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- I don't know if the schools here do that, but this would offer another option. Great idea, thanks. nt - Veronica 15:05 Jul 5
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- I think both options are out for her now. She needs to work on being confident, prepared, assertive and firm......... - Joanne in TX, single homeschooler 10:43 Jul 5
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- Yes, she is very unsure of herself. Thanks, Joanne. nt - Veronica 10:44 Jul 5
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- Yes, she is very unsure of herself. Thanks, Joanne. nt - Veronica 10:44 Jul 5
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- Maybe show her a Sonlight catalog? It may give her some ideas anyway. nt - Dana in OR 10:41 Jul 5
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- Thanks. She's just terrified of homeschooling. Maybe I shouldn't have loaned her my WTM! nt - Veronica 10:46 Jul 5
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- Thanks. She's just terrified of homeschooling. Maybe I shouldn't have loaned her my WTM! nt - Veronica 10:46 Jul 5
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- Does anyone know anything about the Veritas schools? We have one here, and I wonder if that's something I could recommend to her (m) - Veronica 10:40 Jul 5
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- I used to double-up the antibiotics the first day - Claire 12:05 Jul 5
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- Dd had this last week. She was on a strong antibiotic for 10 days and the pain - Molly 12:30 Jul 5
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- Dd had this last week. She was on a strong antibiotic for 10 days and the pain - Molly 12:30 Jul 5
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- Are you taking Sudafed for the sinus pressure? you could also try plain robituusin to help thin the mucous (sp) hth nt - newHSmominTX 11:19 Jul 5
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- We can only get hard red and soft white from co-op, so we use the hard for yeast and the soft for baking. nt - Amy in NH 19:11 Jul 5
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- I love this cook book. m - Holly in FL 12:04 Jul 5
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- I have found that the hard white wheat works fine for anything. . . - BirkenKathy 11:43 Jul 5
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- I'm not really picky... - Amira 10:41 Jul 5
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- I use hard white for bread, soft white for cakes/pastry. nt - Dana in OR 10:39 Jul 5
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- Ditto. I bought both red and white (hard) in the beginning and . . . (m) - Jackie in AR 10:48 Jul 5
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- Ditto. I bought both red and white (hard) in the beginning and . . . (m) - Jackie in AR 10:48 Jul 5
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- I would have done the same thing, as well. nt - Ellie 12:04 Jul 5
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- I would have done the same thing as you. nt - Lisa CA 10:58 Jul 5
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- I don't know the official ettiquette, but I usually offer to leave my leftovers, but take them if people don't want them.... - WTMindy 10:28 Jul 5
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- Yep. I agree, is was odd that he got upset. Maybe because the beer was not consumed his feelings were hurt? nt - Elaine 10:35 Jul 5
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- Who knows .... I just get mad that I hosted the whole darn thing and then have to second guess what I did wrong!nt - home'scool 11:31 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry, I didn't mean to infer that he was angry with you, just angry in general. nt - Elaine 11:55 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry, I didn't mean to infer that he was angry with you, just angry in general. nt - Elaine 11:55 Jul 5
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- Who knows .... I just get mad that I hosted the whole darn thing and then have to second guess what I did wrong!nt - home'scool 11:31 Jul 5
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- Yep. I agree, is was odd that he got upset. Maybe because the beer was not consumed his feelings were hurt? nt - Elaine 10:35 Jul 5
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- That is what I would have done... - Self777 10:27 Jul 5
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- In The Heart of The Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick nt - M&M in NH 19:56 Jul 5
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- Thanks for sharing! Sixty Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong sounds fascinating. Does anyone remember the name of the book that went something like Housework or Housewife? I can't find it in the archives. (nt) - Links 19:17 Jul 5
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- Just finished Winesburg, Ohio. Starting Arrowsmith. nt - KPM 18:48 Jul 5
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- Religion, Reason, and Revelation by Gordon Clark and the Prisoner of Azkaban. nt - Laura R (FL) 16:15 Jul 5
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- Mitford series, book 5. nt - Katherine B. in TX 15:41 Jul 5
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- Just finished terri blackstocks "night light". Starting Bodie Thoene's Second Touch. 2nd book in a.d. chronicles. NM - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) Overhill 14:09 Jul 5
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- Last Child in the Woods (Louv), Some Wodehouse just for fun (I think it's Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves-- yet again), a little jewel I found in the used bkstore called Praying With Julian of Norwich (Durka), and I Corinthians. [nt] - Anita in KC 13:11 Jul 5
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- I'm reading Mayflower and reading aloud Red Sails to Capri. Ds is reading Shadrach and some Garfield and Calvin and Hobbes. nt - Amy in OH 12:54 Jul 5
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- Weird History 101, lots of curriculum catalogs, The Book of God and Jerry Baker's Gardening Secrets. nt - ~FireFly~ 12:00 Jul 5
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- I'll chime in, Stacey (m) - Sharon H. in IL 11:19 Jul 5
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- to keep out squrriels I ues coffee grounds, for dogs sprinkle cayenne pepper on the soil. nm - ~FireFly~ 12:06 Jul 5
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- Gross but effective- - KPM 10:19 Jul 5
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- Oops! Meant to say "sweet video". The link is not cute - but the video is. nt - Lisa in TX 9:59 Jul 5
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- kid-sized cleaning equipment. My 3yos *loved* his kid-sized dirt devil vacuum [m] - Peek a Boo 19:49 Jul 5
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- It will depend on the child. My kids never really liked anything mentioned so far. (m) - Whisperlily 14:14 Jul 5
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- Re: Playmobil Magic Castle..... - Donna 11:57 Jul 5
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- It is expensive...but well worth it... - Donna 13:35 Jul 5
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- I read a lot about Playmobil, but the price has always discouraged me. What do you think the allure is? If they will play with something for a period of time, that's pure gold. Where did you get yours? nt - OKCyndi 12:55 Jul 5
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- Target has a few sets (pirate ship, farm). (m) - Debra in TX 13:15 Jul 5
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- Target has a few sets (pirate ship, farm). (m) - Debra in TX 13:15 Jul 5
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- It is expensive...but well worth it... - Donna 13:35 Jul 5
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- Kid K'Nex. nt - Mrs B 11:12 Jul 5
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- Musical toys like a toy keyboard/piano. nt - newHSmominTX 11:04 Jul 5
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- Thomas the Tank train sets (blue plastic ones), and the Little People pirate ship nm - Stacey in NM 10:52 Jul 5
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- Crayola Colorwonder. She colors with the big kids but no mess. nt - Maryannblue 10:18 Jul 5
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- Wedgits. They'll be fun from 3 to 30. nt - Carol (mom of 3) 10:03 Jul 5
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- are wedgits magnetic? nt - Pste 11:03 Jul 5
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- No, they are these amazing geometry pieces that allow - Carol (mom of 3) 11:37 Jul 5
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- Not sure why, but these didn't captivate my boys at all. (nt) - Colleen 11:41 Jul 5
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- Not sure why, but these didn't captivate my boys at all. (nt) - Colleen 11:41 Jul 5
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- No, they are these amazing geometry pieces that allow - Carol (mom of 3) 11:37 Jul 5
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- are wedgits magnetic? nt - Pste 11:03 Jul 5
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- Playmobil, Lego, and wooden play food. (nt) - Colleen 9:51 Jul 5
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- Thanks all. I'll pass the info along to dh. nt - SLB 20:11 Jul 5
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- my sprain was also a fracture ... - AngieW in Texas 19:32 Jul 5
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- I would get an xray done. My friend thought she had a sprained ankle but it didn't heal. She got an x-ray done and it was a fracture in the foot also. nt - LMA 10:15 Jul 5
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- Do you have a chiropractor? m - Tap, tap, tap 9:40 Jul 5
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- Ditto the Chiropractor, and ice, ice, ice(m) - JP in WA 10:38 Jul 5
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- Ditto the Chiropractor, and ice, ice, ice(m) - JP in WA 10:38 Jul 5
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- Tomato juice bath helps A Lot, but TIME will be best. nt - mom2abcd 23:05 Jul 5
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- We took our dog to a professional groomer. (m) - JS in FL 12:18 Jul 5
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- Our dog was sprayed and we did this. Helped greatly. (m) - Peggy in Va 9:58 Jul 5
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- Mythbusters covered this--there is nothing that can remove the skunk odor completely.. at all.. - ToniCW 9:05 Jul 5
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- Yes, get to the doctor ASAP - my pain was also intermittent for about a month... - Rebecca S 11:34 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry for your difficult experience. Thank you for the advice. nt - DKinTX 13:15 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry for your difficult experience. Thank you for the advice. nt - DKinTX 13:15 Jul 5
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- Re: She needs to go to the dr. NOW! m - Mom2-3 10:58 Jul 5
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- Thank you very much for the prayers and advice. nt - DKinTX 13:15 Jul 5
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- Thank you very much for the prayers and advice. nt - DKinTX 13:15 Jul 5
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- Ectopics are nothing to fool with, and symptoms vary from person to person. She NEEDS to see the doctor. No one here can help her! nt - Katherine B. in TX 10:32 Jul 5
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- You're right; thank you. nt - DKinTX 13:16 Jul 5
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- You're right; thank you. nt - DKinTX 13:16 Jul 5
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- I have. I experienced intermittent side pain and went to the dr..... - Padmé 10:06 Jul 5 (2)
- better to lose $ than life - Christina in OR 9:30 Jul 5
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- Thank you for responding! nt - DKi nTX 13:16 Jul 5
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- Thank you for responding! nt - DKi nTX 13:16 Jul 5
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- Re: Ectopic pregnancy question (more) - Christine in IL 9:18 Jul 5
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- I will tell my sister; thank you. nt - DKinTX 13:16 Jul 5
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- I will tell my sister; thank you. nt - DKinTX 13:16 Jul 5
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- Our clinic always does both tests -- rapid followed by a culture. - Claire 9:08 Jul 5
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- One of ours did both at the same visit... I've had kids go neg on the fast test then pos on the other. nm - Nebraska Pam 14:30 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry. Meant to say they automatically culture if the rapid test is negative. (nt) - Claire 9:09 Jul 5
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- One of ours did both at the same visit... I've had kids go neg on the fast test then pos on the other. nm - Nebraska Pam 14:30 Jul 5
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- No, it doesn't. I think it's 85% or something on the rapid? Our ped. office (m) - threelops 9:01 Jul 5
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- 2 of our former neighbors(different families) had negative rapid strep tests, then tested postitve 2 weeks later when they still had symptoms. nt - bethinny 8:48 Jul 5
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- I can concur - - Jen in NY 9:05 Jul 5
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- I can concur - - Jen in NY 9:05 Jul 5
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- Sorry. Just really worried about ds. nt - RT 8:46 Jul 5
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- You can always ask for the other test if this one is negative.nt - Tammyla 8:47 Jul 5
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- You can always ask for the other test if this one is negative.nt - Tammyla 8:47 Jul 5
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- Heartlight Daily Verse at crosswalk.com... - mom2abcd 23:10 Jul 5
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- Re: I am looking for a daily devotional site. I have 5 kids and a wonderful husband that is starting a new business and I need some direction in my daily devotional time with the Lord. TIA! nt - Pam 14:16 Jul 5
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- This is my favorite (and very flexible) daily devotional... - The Tutor 8:59 Jul 5
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- I think we have decided on a Thule Trailblazer (m) - Kisa in CA 9:05 Jul 5
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- Three varieties... - Amy in NH 19:05 Jul 5
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- Nope. My kids have *never* had a rash. Some didn't have fever. nt - Ria 15:37 Jul 5
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- Agreeing here...dd never gets fever, just nausea. Also, watch for rashes in other areas of the body. Dd had a rash on her legs once, and her legs ached terribly, and it turned out to be a strep infection. nt - Just Me 11:02 Jul 5
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- No, you can have strep with no symptoms at all. nt - Lolly 9:12 Jul 5
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- Neither my dc nor I ever had a rash, but we did have fevers. nt - Ellie 9:06 Jul 5
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- 2yo here had it week before last...just rash, no fever, throat issue, or anything <nt> - Pamela 9:04 Jul 5
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- No, I've had two with strep and no rash or spots in mouth. I had no idea. nt - Belinda 8:46 Jul 5
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- No. A friend had it with no fever and no rash. (nt) - Claire 8:45 Jul 5
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- I'd say yes. I had it in March - low fever, lots of pain. My 4 year old got a few dots on his face... - Laura 8:42 Jul 5 (1)
- Stept can cause scarlet fever which does have a rash. nt - LMA 8:39 Jul 5
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- No. I had strep a lot as a child, and would only say, "I don't feel good" and have maybe a borderline fever. (nt) - Wendi 8:28 Jul 5
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- ITA - I had strep very frequently, and the symptoms varied a lot. Though I don't remember a rash ever... nt - Debra in CO 8:38 Jul 5
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- ITA - I had strep very frequently, and the symptoms varied a lot. Though I don't remember a rash ever... nt - Debra in CO 8:38 Jul 5
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- No- sometimes other symptoms - one2go 8:28 Jul 5
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- I sent you an e-mail:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 12:23 Jul 5
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- I think they are completely compatible. - Sharon H. in IL 11:29 Jul 5
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- Mais, oui - one2go 8:41 Jul 5
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- Queens are six inches longer than doubles. I have a tall dd and - Molly 12:32 Jul 5
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- I would build for Dbl. so you can use it as a guest room when they're grown. nt - Lisa CA 11:01 Jul 5
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- They make twin long mattresses. (nt) - Kimm in WA 10:02 Jul 5
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- I would go with a queen size ... nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:01 Jul 5
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- I'm pretty sure that a double is as short as a twin. A queen would work, but you might want to look into getting XL twins instead. nt - Julie in CA 8:21 Jul 5
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- I just google it... search by the ingredients you have, then "recipe". Works for me! nt - Kay in Cal 8:17 Jul 5
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- allrecipes.com has something like this. nt - mom2abcd 8:00 Jul 5
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- Yes, I just used it today to find a use for my multiple zucchinis...you can "search" by "ingredient" and even type in ingredients you don't want (nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 8:12 Jul 5
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- Yes, I just used it today to find a use for my multiple zucchinis...you can "search" by "ingredient" and even type in ingredients you don't want (nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 8:12 Jul 5
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- Here are some ideas... - OhElizabeth 13:17 Jul 5
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- Some breakfast and snack ideas...m - Holly in FL 12:09 Jul 5
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- Let's see what we have in the pantry (m) - Sharon H. in IL 11:39 Jul 5
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- I simplified snacks (m) - Gigi 8:19 Jul 5
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- Some ideas... - mom2abcd 8:02 Jul 5
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- Is this a file you copied from your hard drive? This is great! nt - momofkhm 8:20 Jul 5
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- Yes. I save lots of goodies in Word documents and file, file, file:o) nt - mom2abcd 23:12 Jul 5
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- Yes. I save lots of goodies in Word documents and file, file, file:o) nt - mom2abcd 23:12 Jul 5
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- These are great -- thanks....nt - Julieofsardis 8:19 Jul 5
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- Is this a file you copied from your hard drive? This is great! nt - momofkhm 8:20 Jul 5
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- We make panini's every Sunday for lunch! nt. - Orangeblossom 9:15 Jul 5
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- Re: Panini sandwich press - found a good deal on one. If you have one, do you use it or does it sit in your cabinets? nt - stacy 7:53 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! nt - srjbdl 13:18 Jul 5
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- How exciting, and what a great birthday!!! You'll never be at a loss as to what to do for her party ;d. nt - Veronica 10:42 Jul 5
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- She was waiting for the Fireworks all along! Congrats! nt - Kari C in FL 10:25 Jul 5
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- How wonderful! Congratulations... [nt] - Anita in KC 10:09 Jul 5
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- Yeah! She likes to make an entrance, eh! What a great day to be born. nt - battlemaiden 9:46 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! I'm so glad it went smoothly. nt - newHSmominTX 9:37 Jul 5
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- Many happy returns of the day! nt - strider 9:33 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 9:29 Jul 5
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- How fabulous! nt - Dolly Parton 9:19 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! Love the name. nt - MeganP 9:14 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:10 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! I love her name! ;0 (nt) - Heather in WI 8:58 Jul 5
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- Hip, Hip Hooray!!!! lovely name:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 8:55 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! Beautiful name:) nt - Tammyla 8:46 Jul 5
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- Awesome, and how cool! Thank the Lord all that waiting is over! Whew! nt - Lisa in Transition (TN-VA who needs a new name) 8:31 Jul 5
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- OH Congratulations!! And yes we need pictures!! nt - 5knights3maidens 8:28 Jul 5
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- Congratulations!! You can always tell her there really were fireworks when she was born! :^) nt - nancypants 8:24 Jul 5
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- Congratulations!!! Beautiful name! nt - Kelli in TN 8:17 Jul 5
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- Wow! When our kids were born, we just had a free mini-birthday cake from the hospital! ; ) Congrats! (nt) - The Tutor 7:56 Jul 5
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- Welcome to the world, Elizabeth! Congratulations, Lisa! (nt) - Giraffe Family 7:53 Jul 5
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- Re: Elizabeth Amelia Grace arrived 9:17pm 4th of July, as the fireworks boomed! - Congratulations and Welcome Baby Elizabeth! (nt) 7:51 Jul 5
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- CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!! Aren't those homebirths great!!! AND she shares my birthday!!! nt - Pensguys 7:49 Jul 5
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- Happy late birthday, then!!! ;o) - Lisa in Transition (TN-VA who needs a new name) 8:33 Jul 5
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- Thanks. nt - Pensguys 8:44 Jul 5
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- Thanks. nt - Pensguys 8:44 Jul 5
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- Happy late birthday, then!!! ;o) - Lisa in Transition (TN-VA who needs a new name) 8:33 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! And I have to ask....was it the "perfect time" as others had requested?? nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 7:48 Jul 5 (1)
- Congratulations! nt - LBC 7:46 Jul 5
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- Pictures!! We need pictures!! Congrats! Lovely name! nt - Ria 7:45 Jul 5
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- What a beautiful name. Congratulations!! (nt) - Jackie in AR 7:45 Jul 5
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- Have you checked out Target? - TJMom 10:28 Jul 5
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- YES, cute stuff! - Kimm in WA 10:52 Jul 5
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- YES, cute stuff! - Kimm in WA 10:52 Jul 5
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- We've done "Early Childhood" for many years - Kimm in WA 10:12 Jul 5
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- We started out Early American Attic but have become more American Eclectic Hodgepodge. (m) - Doran 10:00 Jul 5
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- Mine is the college dorm look transitioning into classic. nt - strider 9:35 Jul 5
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- ours is late goodwill, early eclectic, 2 kids and a dog nt - BMC 9:03 Jul 5
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- link for anyone who is not familiar with shabby chic and furniture appliques - Virginia Dawn 8:17 Jul 5
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- Very cute! nt - Sharon H. in IL 11:41 Jul 5
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- Saw this on HGTV - Kimm in WA 10:15 Jul 5
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- Very cute! nt - Sharon H. in IL 11:41 Jul 5
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- My house is decorated in a style called "Want this?" nt - Alexandra 8:12 Jul 5
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- Ours is "one step up from college dorm" somethings not even a step up, lol. nt - Carol 14:48 Jul 5
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- LOL! Ours is "Mid 20th century Garage Sale" style. nt - Hillary in KS 10:45 Jul 5
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- Ours is a combination of "it's free", "it's cool" and "where does it fit?". nt - Kay in Cal 8:53 Jul 5
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- I think I would call mine "remember when" or "once upon a time" or how about "in your dreams" , my favorite is "early American attic". nt - Virginia Dawn 8:34 Jul 5
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- lol! nt - Kim in NV 8:27 Jul 5
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- Ours is "one step up from college dorm" somethings not even a step up, lol. nt - Carol 14:48 Jul 5
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- Our house would defenitely fall into the design style of... - The Tutor 7:52 Jul 5
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- Funny! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 8:00 Jul 5
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- Funny! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 8:00 Jul 5
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- Thanks! nt. - Kathy in NC 9:22 Jul 5
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- Flylady has lists, too... - Ellie 8:05 Jul 5
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- Try Motivated Moms... it gives you a weekly checklist and all the yearly/monthly chores are dispersed throughout the days for you... - Debbie in Austin 7:35 Jul 5
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- Wow! You need to call me when you have a chance and fill me in on everything! nt - Kari C in FL 10:33 Jul 5
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- HUGE Congratulations!!! [nt] - Anita in KC 10:05 Jul 5
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- Ooohh, I am SO happy for you!!! nt - newHSmominTX 9:40 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! Many prayers for a good experience for her and for your family. Email me if you have questions. nt - strider 9:37 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! nt - MeganP 9:13 Jul 5
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- Yeah! Congrats to you and your new blessing...nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:09 Jul 5
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- I'm *so* happy for you Tracie!!!! Congratulations! (nt) - Heather in WI 9:00 Jul 5
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- Great news!!! when things calm down, can we see pics? nm - ~FireFly~ 8:59 Jul 5
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- Might have to ask the worker on this one--privacy is a BIG issue - Ottakee 9:10 Jul 5
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- too true...I didn't think of this...if you can post pics, please do...if not we'll understand:O) nm - ~FF~ 12:27 Jul 5
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- thank you... I will ask when she gets here. THANKS nt - Copswife 10:03 Jul 5
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- too true...I didn't think of this...if you can post pics, please do...if not we'll understand:O) nm - ~FF~ 12:27 Jul 5
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- Might have to ask the worker on this one--privacy is a BIG issue - Ottakee 9:10 Jul 5
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- Congratulations! What a joy:) nt - Tammyla 8:59 Jul 5
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- Yay! What an exciting day! Congratulations! (nt) - Giraffe Family 7:54 Jul 5
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- OOOOHHHH! This is so exciting! - Ria 7:44 Jul 5
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- Congratulations and good luck!:-)nt - gandpsmommy 7:44 Jul 5
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- How exciting - Ottakee 7:44 Jul 5
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- Will you be my new best friend? - Copswife 8:23 Jul 5
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- We adopted 3 of our foster children - Ottakee 9:13 Jul 5
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- We adopted 3 of our foster children - Ottakee 9:13 Jul 5
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- Will you be my new best friend? - Copswife 8:23 Jul 5
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- I used these with my kids.. - Kelli in TN 8:20 Jul 5
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- We have played it twice this week - we have so much fun with it! nt - angela in ohio 16:58 Jul 5
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- Love Love Love it! We played last night! (m) - Kris in WA 9:51 Jul 5
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- Love it!! nt - newHSmominTX 9:46 Jul 5
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- Love it. Also love the kids' version. nt - strider 9:38 Jul 5
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- I'll dissent: I thought it was a good idea (the cards and tasks are mostly fun and entertaining in a group), but poorly designed in terms of game play. nt - abbeyej 7:40 Jul 5
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- I concur. More contrived than genuinely fun. n - Nebraska Pam 14:34 Jul 5
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- I agree with Abbey... uneven play, not really well balanced game, tremendous variation in difficulty. nt - Kay in Cal 8:10 Jul 5
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- We have it and I'll agree with you both.....nt - Julieofsardis 8:22 Jul 5
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- We have it and I'll agree with you both.....nt - Julieofsardis 8:22 Jul 5
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- I concur. More contrived than genuinely fun. n - Nebraska Pam 14:34 Jul 5
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- Love it here! nm - Amy in GA 7:19 Jul 5
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- Another thumbs up here! nt. - Kathy in NC 7:11 Jul 5
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- Big fun. Thumbs up! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:10 Jul 5
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- Haven't played in a long time, but I like it. nt - WTMindy 7:04 Jul 5
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- We use shoe bags (fabric with pockets sewn on to store shoes) that we hang on the wall (nt) - Hannah 12:18 Jul 5
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- As an alternative to the hammock - Kimm in WA 10:21 Jul 5
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- Two words...GARAGE SALE!!! (m) - Jade 7:59 Jul 5
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- One word: Goodwill, LOL ;-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 10:05 Jul 5
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- Another word: Freecycle! nt. - Whisperlily 18:37 Jul 5
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- One more word: police department (oops, that's two) - SolaMichella 19:59 Jul 5
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- One more word: police department (oops, that's two) - SolaMichella 19:59 Jul 5
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- Another word: Freecycle! nt. - Whisperlily 18:37 Jul 5
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- One word: Goodwill, LOL ;-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 10:05 Jul 5
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- We put ours in a wicker basket with handles... - Greta Lea:) 7:45 Jul 5
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- Toy hammock that hangs from the ceiling? Or you can buy one of those things that are nets with small holes (look like cat climbers but are meant for stuff)and put them in there... we have about 1,000 plushies--this is what we do.. nt - ToniCW 6:47 Jul 5
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- Yes, we have one of the long, cylinder "net things" you're talking about and I was surprised at how much they hold! nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:49 Jul 5
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- Yes, we have one of the long, cylinder "net things" you're talking about and I was surprised at how much they hold! nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:49 Jul 5
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- and glue. I go thru TONS of glue :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:55 Jul 5
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- We can't run our school without plastic page protectors. = = nt = = - Rosemary in Colorado 9:32 Jul 5
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- in addition to the usual, I'm adding these specific things this year (5th): assignment book/planner, graph paper spiral notebook for math (to keep columns neat), Prismacolor pencils (timeline figures), good art materials exclusively for Drawing with Children, a teacher "in box" (as in, if it isn't IN the in-box you didn't do it) nt - BMC 9:11 Jul 5
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- YES!! Graph paper for math--I forgot that one.. Thanks....nt - ToniCW 9:27 Jul 5
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- YES!! Graph paper for math--I forgot that one.. Thanks....nt - ToniCW 9:27 Jul 5
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- I remember someone posting a while back - Christina in OR 8:58 Jul 5
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- Don't forget the large magazine holders for holding each child's books. I love these but they never come big enough for me. nt - Belinda 8:45 Jul 5
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- Can not believe no one has mentioned the 10 lb. bag of chocolate chips from Costco. nt - Regular who will not admit I do not bother closing the pkg. anymore. 8:25 Jul 5
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- Wow, only 10 lbs? You must not be a true WTMer. ... - Raders Fan, whose body doesn't look like a chocolate chip, yet. 8:37 Jul 5
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- Nope, I've cut back to just 10 lb./month. My waist can't handle that much per child. (m) - Regular who will not admit I do not bother closing the pkg. anymore. 9:28 Jul 5
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- Nope, I've cut back to just 10 lb./month. My waist can't handle that much per child. (m) - Regular who will not admit I do not bother closing the pkg. anymore. 9:28 Jul 5
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- Wow, only 10 lbs? You must not be a true WTMer. ... - Raders Fan, whose body doesn't look like a chocolate chip, yet. 8:37 Jul 5
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- Sticky Notes one color for each student and teacher. nt - Lisa CA 7:46 Jul 5
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- rulers, compass (don't get the cheap one), protracters, a calculator, extra erasers for the ends of pencils, scotch tape, and I buy stacks of spiral notebooks for subject work, and one large binder for each child to file special work. nt - Virginia Dawn 7:46 Jul 5
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- How 'bout ziploc bags (for art supplies, math manipulatives, etc), paper towels, and a Magic Eraser? ;o) nt - abbeyej 7:41 Jul 5
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- the 2 gallon size are nice nt - BMC 9:05 Jul 5
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- the 2 gallon size are nice nt - BMC 9:05 Jul 5
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- construction paper for kids/cardstock for me....3M sticky clear stuff, containers to keep things in. Scultpey clay. :-)nt - Gigi 7:41 Jul 5
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- Y'all forgot the duck tape. - Jean in Wisc. 7:24 Jul 5
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- Quack! Isn't it duct tape? :o) nt - MnClaire 10:22 Jul 5
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- Oh, am I glad I came back for a laugh. Yup. Duct it is. Don't know if my mind or my fingers were responsible. LOL! nt - J in W 14:16 Jul 5 (1)
- Well, there IS a brand of duct tape called "Duck Tape" LOL! - Whisperlily 11:18 Jul 5
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- For us it's masking tape and string. nt - MeganP 7:50 Jul 5
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- I'll admit that was my first thought. LOL!! (nt) - Jackie in AR 7:49 Jul 5
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- Quack! Isn't it duct tape? :o) nt - MnClaire 10:22 Jul 5
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- Would you purchase one LARGE 3-ring binder for each child or individual ones? I have a 11th, 5th and 3rd grader - Gamom3 7:10 Jul 5
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- I do one large binder (btw I have gotten loads of them by asking on Freecycle). nt - nancypants 8:28 Jul 5
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- I do one/boy, but my guys are early elementary. I also color code the kids (folders, binders, scissors, etc all in the same color). I love back to school shopping LOL! :o) nt - threelops 7:41 Jul 5
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- I've purchased binders for each SUBJECT, not just each child. :) nt - ToniCW 7:17 Jul 5
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- Ditto, one for each subject and my three kids are color coded ds 1 is blue binders, ds 2 is red and so on. nm - Amy in GA 7:19 Jul 5
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- Here too! nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:44 Jul 5
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- I do this, too. I extend the color coding in many areas of our lives. It works. nt - Belinda 8:48 Jul 5
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- Oh, thats a good idea...thanks - Gamom3 7:21 Jul 5
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- Here too! nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:44 Jul 5
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- Ditto, one for each subject and my three kids are color coded ds 1 is blue binders, ds 2 is red and so on. nm - Amy in GA 7:19 Jul 5
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- I do one large binder (btw I have gotten loads of them by asking on Freecycle). nt - nancypants 8:28 Jul 5
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- Coffee (grin) nt - Ria 7:05 Jul 5
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- Thank you, Ria! Thank you. Thank you. [nt] - Anita in KC 7:30 Jul 5
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- yes, lots of coffee;-) nm - ~FireFly~ 7:14 Jul 5
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- Thank you, Ria! Thank you. Thank you. [nt] - Anita in KC 7:30 Jul 5
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- pens, white out, glue, crayons, colored pencils, 3 ring binders, pencil sharpner, sharpie markers (!), tape, craft supplies, skissors, uhh that's all I can think of.. nt - ToniCW 6:46 Jul 5 (1)
- for us, eating is a discipline issue (using up time for chores, school etc with eating at inappropriate times), so it has to alwyas be "sorry honny!" - BMC 9:33 Jul 5
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- Right on! nt - Ellie 9:53 Jul 5
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- Right on! nt - Ellie 9:53 Jul 5
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- I was shocked to find out that at our local ps, the kids have only 25 minutes for a lunch break! m - Veronica 9:13 Jul 5
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- Oh no, I was hoping my 8 yr old ds would outgrow it! - Kristen in NC 9:12 Jul 5
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- you've got mail;) nm - ~FF~ 8:57 Jul 5
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- This public service announcement brought to you by mom... - CED 7:28 Jul 5
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- It is nice to know I'm not the only one! (nt) - Jade 8:02 Jul 5
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- It is nice to know I'm not the only one! (nt) - Jade 8:02 Jul 5
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- Stop cooking for him (m) - Ria 7:00 Jul 5
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- Yes, I agree. Restrict the time he has for lunch (60 minutes maybe) - Mandamom 7:26 Jul 5
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- I'd even cut the time down further to 30 minutes or so. An hour seems excessive. nt - Dana in OR 9:07 Jul 5
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- ITA. I'm thinking even 20 minutes is more than enough time. nt - Ellie 9:52 Jul 5
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- ITA. I'm thinking even 20 minutes is more than enough time. nt - Ellie 9:52 Jul 5
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- I'd even cut the time down further to 30 minutes or so. An hour seems excessive. nt - Dana in OR 9:07 Jul 5
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- Yes, I agree. Restrict the time he has for lunch (60 minutes maybe) - Mandamom 7:26 Jul 5
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- I have a few questions only b/c he sounds like my 16yos: (m) - ~FireFly~ 6:57 Jul 5
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- Yes to all, but - happymainemom 7:01 Jul 5
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- just read Ria's suggestions...very good thoughts. (m) - ~FireFly~ 7:14 Jul 5
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- just read Ria's suggestions...very good thoughts. (m) - ~FireFly~ 7:14 Jul 5
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- Yes to all, but - happymainemom 7:01 Jul 5
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- Oh, you just wait. You hope it will be like that, but I sure hope you don't have to eat your words! nt - Amy in NH 18:59 Jul 5
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- I'm not divorced, but have lots of disagreements with DH over movies he sees with DS, things he says and does, all sorts of things. nt - Michelle T 10:29 Jul 5
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- I'm in the reverse situation as you.... - Mandamom 8:59 Jul 5
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- We always struggled with this with my oldest (m) - Anne in Ore 8:39 Jul 5
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- As a child of divorced parents, and as a parent who went through a marriage break up, my thoughts - one2go 8:15 Jul 5
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- On paper, this is true. - SolaMichella 8:08 Jul 5
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- Thank you. I completely agree. nt - Amy in NH 18:54 Jul 5
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- Thank you. I completely agree. nt - Amy in NH 18:54 Jul 5
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- I think most of us on this board - Christina in OR 8:02 Jul 5
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- My parents had a horrible divorce but my dad still followed original "house rules". (m) - Gigi 7:50 Jul 5
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- You are absolutely right, btdt - Amy in GA 7:28 Jul 5
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- I hope that judge gets hit by his karma and knocked flat. What a jack*ss. nt - Carrie in WA 12:57 Jul 5
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- I hope that judge gets hit by his karma and knocked flat. What a jack*ss. nt - Carrie in WA 12:57 Jul 5
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- I think you're absolutely right when it concerns MOST things....however - Pamela 7:03 Jul 5
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- You're so right... - Ellie 6:46 Jul 5
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- I think you're right inasmuch as I have almost no say over what my dh does with the kids even while living here! nt - Stella! 6:40 Jul 5
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- To clarify... I'm referring to what I consider questionable TV, music, and the like. nt - Stella! 6:46 Jul 5
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- To clarify... I'm referring to what I consider questionable TV, music, and the like. nt - Stella! 6:46 Jul 5
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- Yep, you are correct. She may not like the video game, but it is dad's home and he has a right to let him play it if he wants.. - ToniCW 6:39 Jul 5
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- But sometimes its just a... - Pamela 7:22 Jul 5 (1)
- Lost here... weren't you the one moving to Clearwater? I'm so out of the loop with your ladies. nt - Copswife 6:36 Jul 5
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- To update you in a bit more detail........... - Joanne in TX 7:04 Jul 5
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- Can I share a small thought.... - Kris in WA 9:56 Jul 5
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- Each marriage, separation and divorce are different......... - Joanne in TX 10:45 Jul 5
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- very, very true... *hugs* during this time of many transitions. (nt) - Kris in WA 10:48 Jul 5
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- very, very true... *hugs* during this time of many transitions. (nt) - Kris in WA 10:48 Jul 5
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- Each marriage, separation and divorce are different......... - Joanne in TX 10:45 Jul 5
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- ((((Joanne))))) I'm so sorry, no other words. I'll be praying for you and the kids. How many do you have? nt - Copswife 8:25 Jul 5
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- ((Hugs to you Joanne)))...in VA, I think when there are children, you have to be separated a year before a divorce can be finalized (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 7:47 Jul 5
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- Joanne... - CED 7:45 Jul 5
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- Can I share a small thought.... - Kris in WA 9:56 Jul 5
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- She was moving, but she isn't now and they're getting a divorce :( nt - *anj* 6:42 Jul 5
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- To update you in a bit more detail........... - Joanne in TX 7:04 Jul 5
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- Schooling here...nt - M&M in NH 20:11 Jul 5
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- We are still learning, but not still schooling nt - nutmeg 19:50 Jul 5
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- We are still schooling... - Amy in NH 18:48 Jul 5
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- This is our first week of the new year! nt - Pam L 14:20 Jul 5
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- Schooling as usual.... we've already taken time off. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 13:22 Jul 5
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- We school all year but only 3 days a week in the summer.... - Donna 12:01 Jul 5
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- Really hot here... we school all year round with vacations in August, Feb, and May. nt - Mrs. B 11:16 Jul 5
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- We're finishing up this week if it kills me and/or them! Late start in the fall = late finish in the summer! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 11:10 Jul 5
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- Doing school here too - 3 days a week during summers. nt - mel 10:55 Jul 5
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- Mini-school every day - even on travels. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 10:43 Jul 5
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- Doing school here ...m - MNClaire 10:24 Jul 5
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- Off this week, but still generally doing school in the summer. nt - Michelle T 10:12 Jul 5
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- Since we don't have warm, sunny days, but HOT sunny days, we school June through August (what else *can* we do?) and take off April and October. Now that my teens are teens, and don't really have a need to *play,* they generally are doing something that looks a lot like school, even in the off months. My 10yo still plays *smile* - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 9:45 Jul 5
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- We're doing a few subjects (just 3 or 4) in the heat of the day. nt - Veronica 9:16 Jul 5
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- We are doing school "light", finishing up mostly math because we fell a bit behind during the move. nt - nancypants 8:33 Jul 5
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- Ditto here without the excuse of moving! LOL! nt - melhouse 9:13 Jul 5
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- Ditto here without the excuse of moving! LOL! nt - melhouse 9:13 Jul 5
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- I would prefer year-round, but - Joni 8:15 Jul 5
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- Doing school here (m) - Giraffe Family 8:13 Jul 5
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- During our early years of hsing, we only did Official School two days a week... - Ellie 8:12 Jul 5
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- We school through the summer, but... - Debra in CO 8:10 Jul 5
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- We are only doing math and ds' first grade stuff. And only 2 or 3 days a week. nt - momofkhm 8:10 Jul 5
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- We do math all year long. He loves history so much that he requested to continue with it through the summer.nt - Cindy in SoCal 8:03 Jul 5
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- School in the morning and pool in the afternoon. (We take a long break in Spring) nt - Gigi 7:55 Jul 5
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- We are offically on break, but the kids are still doing a lesson of math daily and the younger ones phonics nt - Quiver0f10 7:27 Jul 5
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- Taking summer off....still practice piano, typing and math facts occasionally. nt - Pensguys 7:19 Jul 5
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- We're schooling. We take days off all throughout the year. nt - jmgconner 7:11 Jul 5
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- We did "summer" school 2x a week--for two weeks and then stopped! nt - Kristine out of lurking 7:09 Jul 5
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- I'm in the deep south so I'm doing a bit of both... - Sm 7:03 Jul 5
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- We have pretty much taken two weeks off to be here in Japan except for postcard writing! On Monday it is back to the light schedule of math, latin and some writing and reading nothing too heavy.nt - MelissaJ 7:00 Jul 5
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- Oldest dc will be a senior this year & we've always schooled year-round. nt - Anna 6:58 Jul 5
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- We've been on Summer vacation since May 1st!!! Not starting school again until September 5th! ...nt - Kelly in VA 6:54 Jul 5
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- We are taking some "deep house cleaning" days off here (about 2 weeks).... - The Tutor 6:52 Jul 5
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- We started Minimus Latin with the 10 & 8yo in June, and Teach Your Child to Read... with the 5yo. That's it. nt - TESEmom 6:49 Jul 5
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- We do "summer school" which is just a couple of subjects and LOTS of reading. nt - WTMindy 6:43 Jul 5
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- Still working on math facts and spelling with ds, and getting a jump on all the reading for next year. nt - Stella! 6:41 Jul 5
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- Summer Vacation Time here!! (m) - molly's mom 6:36 Jul 5
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- school from June 1 - May 31 here, but we also take a month (m) - ~FireFly~ 6:35 Jul 5
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- It was amazing!!! (m) - Ria 6:30 Jul 5
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- So glad you had a good time (and didn't spend it soaked). nt - Veronica 9:19 Jul 5
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- Wow! Sounds wonderful :-) nt - karenciavo 8:43 Jul 5
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- So glad you had a good time (and didn't spend it soaked). nt - Veronica 9:19 Jul 5
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- In our home studies.. - Lisa in TX 9:30 Jul 5
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- Never been in your shoes, but have always (m) - ~FireFly` 6:43 Jul 5
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- I have a letter I wrote with the whole story so far, interested? I don't think you all have the entire story.. just quick posts nt - Copswife 6:50 Jul 5
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- yea, sure. I'd love to read it. email included... - ~FireFly~ 7:18 Jul 5
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- yea, sure. I'd love to read it. email included... - ~FireFly~ 7:18 Jul 5
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- I have a letter I wrote with the whole story so far, interested? I don't think you all have the entire story.. just quick posts nt - Copswife 6:50 Jul 5
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- Re: home study today - what to expect? - MNClaire 6:31 Jul 5
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- Well, yours isn't a full homestudy...what happened when we got children similarly to how you are.... - Pamela 6:26 Jul 5
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- wow, thanks Pamela! yes, that was a huge help now I can relax (sm) - Copswife 6:35 Jul 5
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- In TX, its 18months, I think...in your room, not your bed though <nt> - Pamela 7:06 Jul 5
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- In TX, its 18months, I think...in your room, not your bed though <nt> - Pamela 7:06 Jul 5
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- wow, thanks Pamela! yes, that was a huge help now I can relax (sm) - Copswife 6:35 Jul 5
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- Cool! I didn't realize we had those here. Learn something new everyday! nt - Veronica 9:23 Jul 5
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- I have only seen them in pics. My dd has a picture hanging in her room, would love to see one in real life. nt - Lisa CA 7:56 Jul 5
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- Dh caught a mole on Mother's Day. (m) - Debra in TX 7:34 Jul 5
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- ROTFL about the name! Priceless!! nt - Ria 7:48 Jul 5
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- ROTFL about the name! Priceless!! nt - Ria 7:48 Jul 5
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- Ewwww!!!! It's a miniature Dementor!!!!!! :) nt - *anj* 6:54 Jul 5
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- my 6 y/o dd (aka animal freak) would've loved it! of course, - Copswife 6:20 Jul 5
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- she sounds like my 7yos...we have lots of "pets" now b/c of what he finds...we should never get them together...could you imagine? ;) nt - ~FireFly~ 6:40 Jul 5
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- :::smiles::: She says she's going to be a farmers wife someday. 6 years old... lol nt - Copswife 8:26 Jul 5
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- :::smiles::: She says she's going to be a farmers wife someday. 6 years old... lol nt - Copswife 8:26 Jul 5
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- LOL! Send her up here...she sounds like a kindred spirit! :) nt - Ria 6:22 Jul 5
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- done! thanks, that was interesting. nt - Copswife 6:24 Jul 5
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- done! thanks, that was interesting. nt - Copswife 6:24 Jul 5
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- she sounds like my 7yos...we have lots of "pets" now b/c of what he finds...we should never get them together...could you imagine? ;) nt - ~FireFly~ 6:40 Jul 5
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- Here's a picture of one... - Ria 6:20 Jul 5
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- awe...how 'cute'...this proves God has a sense of humor:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 6:47 Jul 5
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- 15 y/o ds said 'face hugger' (movie Alien/Aliens) nt - Copswife 6:31 Jul 5
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- Oooh, that's how I picture a Niffler! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:24 Jul 5
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- awe...how 'cute'...this proves God has a sense of humor:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 6:47 Jul 5
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- What an amazing looking animal! - Annie G 6:20 Jul 5
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- i only had them during the last 2 pg's, but they were painful-- get some stuff called "Leg Veins" - Peek a Boo 20:00 Jul 5
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- I had sucess with the Vnus RF treatment. (m) - Debra in TX 7:43 Jul 5
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- Well, I only had little ones.... - Copswife 6:29 Jul 5
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- I have the same problem. Visit different vascular surgeons. - LMA 6:26 Jul 5
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- If his problem with shots is the actual poke, there is a numbing...... - Kathy in Md 13:01 Jul 5
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- My best friend's daughters are in the middle of the series right now... - Melinda TX 7:28 Jul 5
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- They are alot better than they used to be... - Amy 6:45 Jul 5
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- I had them when I was four. 14-day series, in arms and legs. Not too bad. I hear it's better now, too. nt - Katherine B. in TX 6:14 Jul 5
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- Katherine how is your son who got bitten? nt - Jean in Wisc. 7:20 Jul 5
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- Update above (link) - Katherine B. in TX 11:04 Jul 5
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- Update above (link) - Katherine B. in TX 11:04 Jul 5
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- Katherine how is your son who got bitten? nt - Jean in Wisc. 7:20 Jul 5
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- My sister did. I don't remember much, but I recall that the shots weren't painful for her. nt - Amy in PA 6:06 Jul 5
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- Ugh. No help, but I've heard they are not as bad as they used to be. What you could do... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:57 Jul 5
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- I had mine out 4 years ago... was back up and feeling normal in about a week. No lingering food limitations or anything! nt - Kay in Cal 13:29 Jul 5
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- let's see...(m) - ~FireFly~ 6:31 Jul 5
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- What FF said and.... - newHSmominTX 10:31 Jul 5
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- you know that's the other thing...foods (m) - ~FF~ 12:45 Jul 5
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- that was full of typos and had nothing to do w/food. nm - ~FF~ 12:45 Jul 5
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- that was full of typos and had nothing to do w/food. nm - ~FF~ 12:45 Jul 5
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- you know that's the other thing...foods (m) - ~FF~ 12:45 Jul 5
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- What FF said and.... - newHSmominTX 10:31 Jul 5
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- Oh, you can take them out yourself - no problem fingernail clippers or tiny-bladed scissors will do fine. No need for a doc. If the cut is going to get infected, you'll know by Friday, and it ought to be well sealed up and not get infected after that. (You will also know if there's any neuro problems before then, too.) Go, and have fun! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 9:49 Jul 5
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- Go on vacation. For a head wound I would be more inclined to have a pro do it, though I have removed my own stitches before and it was fine. nt - strider 9:46 Jul 5
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- When I was a kid we were on vacation when I had to have stitches removed... - MeganP 8:52 Jul 5
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- Thanks Guys! I knew you'd tell me if I was overreacting! We are Outta here! nt - Rivendellmom 8:14 Jul 5
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- I have pulled my own - no biggie - go have fun!! nt. - SM 7:05 Jul 5
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- Been there, done that. No big deal. Go and have fun. nt - Ria 6:24 Jul 5
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- My ds (11) removed 3 stitches from his finger with nail clippers as we travelled down the interstate a couple of weeks ago. LOL! (m) - Jackie in AR 6:06 Jul 5
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- LOL. nt - karenciavo 6:07 Jul 5
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- LOL. nt - karenciavo 6:07 Jul 5
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- Absolutely! We've continued with plans, and removed the stitches ourself. Go! nt - threelops 5:52 Jul 5
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- Have fun. We removed dd5s stitches from her head ourselves. nt - Mandamom 7:28 Jul 5
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- Have fun. We removed dd5s stitches from her head ourselves. nt - Mandamom 7:28 Jul 5
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- Unless you are objected to it--there is no reason why you can't go and remove the stitches yourself while away--had to do this 3 times--it is easy as pie...Go and have fun...nt - ToniCW 5:52 Jul 5
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- Yes, I'd say this too, although I might not encourage my dh to remove them if they were on my ds's face. nt - Kristine out of lurking 7:11 Jul 5
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- Yes, I'd say this too, although I might not encourage my dh to remove them if they were on my ds's face. nt - Kristine out of lurking 7:11 Jul 5
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- Is the wound "stapled"? A crimper tool removes them. m - Beth S 5:29 Jul 5
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- I would go, especially if you son wants to go. It is his head after all *grin*, he'll be fine! :-) nt - Elaine 5:09 Jul 5
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- It's a pretty standard procedure, you should be fine. Unless you're concerned about it not healing properly, etc. (more) - readwithem 4:56 Jul 5
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- Nope, listen to the men. Go. It's not a biggie for them, though it's completely... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:54 Jul 5
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- I wish we could edit- His head was cut open nt - Rivendellmom 4:53 Jul 5
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- Oh, honey! No advice, just big (((hugs))) and support for you. You are an amazing woman. nt. - Whisperlily 13:39 Jul 5
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- In all honesty, I'd try to work it out with the dad... - Robin in Tx 13:30 Jul 5
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- My .02... - Kris in WA 10:45 Jul 5
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- (((Anon))) I agree that you should talk to your lawyer.. - Kay in Cal 10:09 Jul 5
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- I'd be more than a little upset. What to do about it is another matter (m) - Veronica 9:59 Jul 5
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- You take a deep breath, pray a lot and on a far removed day have a lesson about what media is and is not heathy to expose ourselves to. nt - Christina in OR (who has btdt to many times) 7:04 Jul 5
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- Question your children thoroughly about what they did while visiting with Dad, and document, document, document names, dates, times, details. - Amy in NH 5:39 Jul 5
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- Questioning the kids about their time with the other parent is very bad for the kids...... - Joanne in TX ~ divorcing also~ 6:18 Jul 5
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- You know, I didn't say one thing about loyalty, them having to choose, tattling, spying, etc... - Amy in NH 18:46 Jul 5
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- Amy, by posting on the board, you are talking to EVERYONE. Really, you are. Joanne is... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:55 Jul 5
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- Amy, by posting on the board, you are talking to EVERYONE. Really, you are. Joanne is... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:55 Jul 5
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- Absolutely agree. My mom used to do this all the time. Children should NOT be expected to "tattle" be traitors, spy, or otherwise have to give a report every time they visit their father. n - Michelle T 10:18 Jul 5
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- I absolutely agree. - MarthaB 7:29 Jul 5
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- You know, I didn't say one thing about loyalty, them having to choose, tattling, spying, etc... - Amy in NH 18:46 Jul 5
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- Questioning the kids about their time with the other parent is very bad for the kids...... - Joanne in TX ~ divorcing also~ 6:18 Jul 5
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- Oh my, oh my, oh my. That is a tough place to be in. (m) - Peggy in Va 5:10 Jul 5
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- As painful as it might be now, you need to discuss all of this rationally with the other adults in your child's life. - MarthaB 4:59 Jul 5
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- Another suggestion... - MarthaB 5:06 Jul 5
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- I agree with Martha, and more from me....... - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 5:36 Jul 5
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- I agreee with you and Martha about bringing other games, but... - karenciavo 5:50 Jul 5
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- ::sigh:: I'm speaking from my own BTDT experience, Karen. - MarthaB 7:24 Jul 5
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- I know exactly what you mean, and agree, but I was thinking more.... - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:05 Jul 5
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- Yes, it is a sad situation :-/ nt - karenciavo 6:08 Jul 5
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- Yes, it is a sad situation :-/ nt - karenciavo 6:08 Jul 5
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- ::sigh:: I'm speaking from my own BTDT experience, Karen. - MarthaB 7:24 Jul 5
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- I agreee with you and Martha about bringing other games, but... - karenciavo 5:50 Jul 5
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- I agree with Martha, and more from me....... - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 5:36 Jul 5
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- Another suggestion... - MarthaB 5:06 Jul 5
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- I am certain I am in the minority here...but... - Tammy 4:41 Jul 5
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- No you are not in the minority--it isn't like he showed them p*rn or anything--a judge would laugh at her for complaining about a video game...she just needs to tell ex that the boys can't play it anymore and leave it at that.. nt - ToniCW 5:55 Jul 5
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- Of course a judge wouldn't laugh at her. That's an exaggeration. And there is a way to present parental preferences such that they aren't merely "complaints". (nt) - Colleen 10:01 Jul 5
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- Really? A judge would *laugh* at her? That flabbergasts me. Why would a judge laugh about this? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:01 Jul 5
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- It's not laughable. Depending on the judge, it may or may not mean something. But it would be part of the "gestalt' of the parenting choices, not a single issue. nt - Laurie4b 7:30 Jul 5
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- Because it is a stupid video game. Just like it would be very hard for me, if I were a judge, to take someone seriously who says "I Deny my kids hard candy because I choked once"... it's a video game - ToniCW 6:03 Jul 5
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- As to the OP digging low... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:17 Jul 5
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- This particular couple is still hashing out... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:07 Jul 5
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- I never said she couldn't write things down--I don't care how minor it is, it is good to write things down - ToniCW 6:15 Jul 5
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- She already has stoppped homeschooling, so that's moot, unfortunately. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:18 Jul 5
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- She already has stoppped homeschooling, so that's moot, unfortunately. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:18 Jul 5
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- I never said she couldn't write things down--I don't care how minor it is, it is good to write things down - ToniCW 6:15 Jul 5
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- As to the OP digging low... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:17 Jul 5
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- It's not laughable. Depending on the judge, it may or may not mean something. But it would be part of the "gestalt' of the parenting choices, not a single issue. nt - Laurie4b 7:30 Jul 5
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- Of course a judge wouldn't laugh at her. That's an exaggeration. And there is a way to present parental preferences such that they aren't merely "complaints". (nt) - Colleen 10:01 Jul 5
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- Have you read the research? That is what got through my dh's head <sm> - Pamela 4:46 Jul 5
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- No, I didn't mean to say that YOU were abusing your child... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:45 Jul 5
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- I agree with Pam regarding the abuse stuff though I do hope you'll research it some more and change your mind....<nt> - Pamela 5:30 Jul 5
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- I have researched it, Pamela....and it hasn't changed my mind.... - Tammy 5:39 Jul 5
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- I have researched it, Pamela....and it hasn't changed my mind.... - Tammy 5:39 Jul 5
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- I think there is a big difference in 'allowing' and 'encouraging'.... - Tammy 4:57 Jul 5
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- Very tangled and ugly. I like the picture of the OW... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:08 Jul 5
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- Ok...I see your point.... - Tammy 5:16 Jul 5
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- Another perspective... - *anj* 5:42 Jul 5
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- Yes...that very well could be.... - Tammy 5:45 Jul 5
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- Yes...that very well could be.... - Tammy 5:45 Jul 5
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- I think it's different... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:31 Jul 5
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- I think it goes way beyond that even - Laurie4b 7:35 Jul 5
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- Hmm....well I just don't know.... - Tammy 5:42 Jul 5
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- Maybe. But I would think... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:50 Jul 5
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- Maybe. But I would think... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:50 Jul 5
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- I think it goes way beyond that even - Laurie4b 7:35 Jul 5
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- Because if he sensed that Dad's view had changed <sm> - Pamela 5:27 Jul 5 (1)
- Another perspective... - *anj* 5:42 Jul 5
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- Ok...I see your point.... - Tammy 5:16 Jul 5
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- Very tangled and ugly. I like the picture of the OW... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:08 Jul 5
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- I agree with Pam regarding the abuse stuff though I do hope you'll research it some more and change your mind....<nt> - Pamela 5:30 Jul 5
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- No you are not in the minority--it isn't like he showed them p*rn or anything--a judge would laugh at her for complaining about a video game...she just needs to tell ex that the boys can't play it anymore and leave it at that.. nt - ToniCW 5:55 Jul 5
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- Okay, I'm going to assume that I know who you are too... - *anj* 4:26 Jul 5
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- Well, I don't know EXACTLY what I would do... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:14 Jul 5
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- Okay...(m) - Colleen 1:35 Jul 5
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- Agree on all points... - karenciavo 4:42 Jul 5
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- I agree.... - Pamela 4:39 Jul 5
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- Agree on all points... - karenciavo 4:42 Jul 5
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- The ONLY remedy that worked for us.... and it was SO EASY... - Calico Frog 20:09 Jul 5
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- Thanks, ladies, for all your help! nt - MNClaire 6:27 Jul 5
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- What I would do..... - Tammy 4:49 Jul 5
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- I have a central vac, so how would that work... - MnClaire 6:26 Jul 5
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- I have a central vac, so how would that work... - MnClaire 6:26 Jul 5
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- To keep them from hatching (m) - Valerie(TX) 4:43 Jul 5
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- Re: Another dog/cat question..this time fleas! Help! m - Laura R (FL) 4:20 Jul 5
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- According to my vet, if you treat the animals, you don't need to treat the house. - momofkhm 4:10 Jul 5
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- No. Link inside. - Jean in Wisc. 6:13 Jul 5
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- Another link--with music :-) - J in W 6:25 Jul 5
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- she's beautiful and has a wonderful voice. Thanks for sharing. nt - ~FireFly~ 12:49 Jul 5
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- she's beautiful and has a wonderful voice. Thanks for sharing. nt - ~FireFly~ 12:49 Jul 5
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- Another link--with music :-) - J in W 6:25 Jul 5
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- I can't get the clip to work (takes to long with my dial-up), but if I recall correctly...(m) - Colleen 0:41 Jul 5
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- Thanks! I decided to by the Total and if I stick to it for a month will reward myself w/ the sking tightening. nt - Gigi 8:02 Jul 5
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- I have used the Total Workout with the Skin Tightening (m) - Amy in FL 4:48 Jul 5
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- I have used the Total Workout with the Skin Tightening (m) - Amy in FL 4:47 Jul 5
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- I've never taken the alfalfa, but I do have the brush - Laura R (FL) 4:10 Jul 5
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- Awww, how cute! nt - newHSmominTX 21:25 Jul 4
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- The whole time I was watching that I was wondering if that was the guy from KIT. It is :O) nt - ~FireFly~ 12:54 Jul 5
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- Oh man. That's SO bad! :o) nt - MNClaire 0:58 Jul 5
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- Haaaa! Reminds me of the "Hooked on a Feeling" one. - happymainemom 21:17 Jul 4
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- You may need to do some extra research, but....m - Julieofsardis 8:56 Jul 5
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- I had it in 2000, and they have refined the process a lot since then...(m) - Julie in AK 17:10 Jul 5
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- I went from 20/1,000 vision to 20/30. I'm so glad I did it! Most people are nowhere near as nearsighted as I was, and end up with perfect vision. nt - Michelle T 10:20 Jul 5
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- I had it done in February. Joy, joy, joy! nt - Ellie 6:51 Jul 5
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- Thanks for the input (m) - Susan 6:41 Jul 5
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- My eye doctor told me I had the perfect eyes for this, but I'm too chicken...... - Padmé 5:22 Jul 5
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- Dh and I both had it 4 years ago with different results (M) - one_l_michele 3:38 Jul 5
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- Probably not a consideration in your case, but - Sebastian 23:58 Jul 4
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- Love it, love it, love it. Ditto Luanne: best money I've spent on myself! - leslie in tx 22:21 Jul 4
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- I had it done in 2001. (m) - JS in FL 21:16 Jul 4
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- Tacky inquiry: ballpark, what does Lasik run in your area? - Carol (mom of 3) 20:59 Jul 4 (2)
- I had this recently and it is WONDERFUL. Also, if you or your husband has a flex plan at work, you can do it with pretax money for significant svgs! nt - Sandy 20:54 Jul 4
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- Had Lasik surgery in 2003. Nothing but good to report, best money I have ever spent on myself. nt - Luanne in MI 20:51 Jul 4
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- Thanks, all. I will let you know how I resolve this next time I sit down to wrestle with it. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:00 Jul 5
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- Characteristic trait, zeitgeist? nt - *anj* 7:14 Jul 5
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- attribute? trait?distinction? property?sign?mark? eccentricity? anomaly? quirk? oddity? :-) nt - Virginia Dawn 4:53 Jul 5
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- singular/penultimate, characteristic? feature? nt - Carrie in WA 1:23 Jul 5
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- Penultimate is a word that gets misued a lot. It actually means 'next to last'. Ultimate is better. nt - TESEmom 3:51 Jul 5
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- peculiarity? nt - Carrie in WA 1:27 Jul 5
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- Penultimate is a word that gets misued a lot. It actually means 'next to last'. Ultimate is better. nt - TESEmom 3:51 Jul 5
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- Question to help you decide exactly what word you are looking for: (more0 - Julie in AK 20:29 Jul 4
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- More like the pivotal moment, but more "defining" moment... I don't know. Neither looks right. And yes... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:33 Jul 4
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- "defining event" "moment of crisis" "point of no return" "defining characteristic" - Sebastian 0:03 Jul 5
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- turning point? nt - Sebastian 2:56 Jul 5
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- turning point? nt - Sebastian 2:56 Jul 5
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- "defining event" "moment of crisis" "point of no return" "defining characteristic" - Sebastian 0:03 Jul 5
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- More like the pivotal moment, but more "defining" moment... I don't know. Neither looks right. And yes... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:33 Jul 4
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- just to let you know:: this is our 9th year, 3DSs and I still have trouble scheduling it all. (m) - ~FireFly~ 12:58 Jul 5
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- I have no experiance but - Christina in OR 9:10 Jul 5
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- Yes, I've co-oped for biology, bought TT for oldest two. Using phonetic zoo for two... - Whitney in KY 16:25 Jul 5
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- Yes, I've co-oped for biology, bought TT for oldest two. Using phonetic zoo for two... - Whitney in KY 16:25 Jul 5
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- Who said it should be simple?! LOL (m) - Colleen 1:15 Jul 5
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- No advice, but big props for sticking with hsing for 11 years. Wow! (nm) - JS in FL 21:24 Jul 4
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- Is it even remotely possible to schedule read-alouds at lunch? Book on tape are your best friend here. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:35 Jul 4
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- Possibly, if I can get them to be quiet long enough. Good thought, though. nm - Whitney in KY 20:42 Jul 4
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- Possibly, if I can get them to be quiet long enough. Good thought, though. nm - Whitney in KY 20:42 Jul 4
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- Ooh, I know ONE part! Phonetic Zoo. My dd... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:24 Jul 4
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- Well, that is good to know... - Whitney in KY 20:31 Jul 4
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- I can second the "Phonetic Zoo." Our kiddos LOVE this. - Calico Frog 20:41 Jul 4
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- I'll third it. It was a great investment!! nt - *anj* 6:03 Jul 5
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- Gosh, never heard of phonetic zoo - what is the grade range? nt - OKCyndi 21:09 Jul 4
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- Here's a link for you... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:38 Jul 5
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- Here's a link for you... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:38 Jul 5
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- I'll third it. It was a great investment!! nt - *anj* 6:03 Jul 5
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- I can second the "Phonetic Zoo." Our kiddos LOVE this. - Calico Frog 20:41 Jul 4
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- Well, that is good to know... - Whitney in KY 20:31 Jul 4
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- We had to call the police on Sat night to get a neighbor to stop shooting off fireworks.... - The Tutor 6:59 Jul 5
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- Because this is America!!! sm - Lisa in Transition (TN-VA who needs a new name) 4:45 Jul 5
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- I couldn't disagree more and was just last night saying to the boys that it's too bad so many Americans think their individuals "rights" are so superior to the common good. (nt) - Colleen 9:31 Jul 5
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- I agree!!! This is a celebration of our freedom!! also ditto everything you said.nt - Holly IN 6:26 Jul 5
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- I couldn't disagree more and was just last night saying to the boys that it's too bad so many Americans think their individuals "rights" are so superior to the common good. (nt) - Colleen 9:31 Jul 5
(0)
- During this past Chinese New Year... - Suesol in ON (now in Taiwan) 1:54 Jul 5
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- I have always hated the "at home" fireworks. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 20:45 Jul 4
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- Same here. I don't like the noise and air pollution and...(m) - Colleen 1:06 Jul 5
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- As a former pediatric ICU nurse, I can't get too excited about at-home fireworks. [nt] - Anita in KC 20:53 Jul 4
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- Same here. I don't like the noise and air pollution and...(m) - Colleen 1:06 Jul 5
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- As I mentioned below--we have had fireworks for five days now. I feel your pain. nt - strider 20:22 Jul 4
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- Last night my neighbors shot fireworks until 1 a.m. nt - Belinda 19:57 Jul 4
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- I still hear some in the distance at my house, and my silly dog is too scared to go out to the bathroom. I can't go to bed until he does, or he'll have an accident. UGH! nt. - Kathy in NC 19:50 Jul 4
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- I physically carried my pup outside and he had no problem voiding.. - CED 20:21 Jul 4
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- LOL! My dog is 70 lbs. and I can't lift him. Dh is out-of-town, so no manpower here. nt. - Kathy in NC 20:26 Jul 4
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- Lure him with a tasty treat? My dog'll do just about anything for raw meat or peanut butter. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:39 Jul 4
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- I tried that, too, but not with peanut butter. Thanks, I'll give it one more try.nt. - Kathy in NC 20:41 Jul 4
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- It worked! Thanks! I even pulled my son's tooth (posted below)! So now I can crawl into bed. nt. - Kathy in NC 21:00 Jul 4
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- Yay! Fireworks here ended at midnight, so I'm off to take the dogs out. (nm) - JS in FL 21:22 Jul 4
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- Yay! Fireworks here ended at midnight, so I'm off to take the dogs out. (nm) - JS in FL 21:22 Jul 4
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- It worked! Thanks! I even pulled my son's tooth (posted below)! So now I can crawl into bed. nt. - Kathy in NC 21:00 Jul 4
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- I tried that, too, but not with peanut butter. Thanks, I'll give it one more try.nt. - Kathy in NC 20:41 Jul 4
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- Lure him with a tasty treat? My dog'll do just about anything for raw meat or peanut butter. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:39 Jul 4
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- LOL! My dog is 70 lbs. and I can't lift him. Dh is out-of-town, so no manpower here. nt. - Kathy in NC 20:26 Jul 4
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- Same situation here, and two dogs who can't go out. Double ugh. (nt) - JS in FL 19:51 Jul 4
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- I gave up last night, and woke up to accidents this a.m. I was not a happy camper!... - Kathy in NC 20:06 Jul 4 (1)
- I physically carried my pup outside and he had no problem voiding.. - CED 20:21 Jul 4
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- JS in FL, maybe we live on the same street. LOL - Copswife 19:50 Jul 4
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- Sorry, we are down here in Largo and just finished... it is only once a year... think about our forefathers, independence, and call it a history lesson! LOL! nt - Kari C in FL 20:28 Jul 4
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- Is that near Tampa? nm - Whitney in KY 19:53 Jul 4
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- Yes, Pasco is the next county north. About 30 miles from downtown. (nt) - JS in FL 19:56 Jul 4
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- Yes. Over the bridge.. Clearwater/Largo area. :) nt - Copswife 19:55 Jul 4
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- Are you familiar with the Jan Platt library in Tampa? - Whitney in KY 19:58 Jul 4
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- YES! Wow, small world, huh? nt - Copswife 19:59 Jul 4
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- link to the library and some info about her. :) Neat! - Copswife 20:01 Jul 4
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- Actually, I hadn't seen it. But thanks so much for sharing! NEAT! nm - Whitney in KY 20:07 Jul 4
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- Actually, I hadn't seen it. But thanks so much for sharing! NEAT! nm - Whitney in KY 20:07 Jul 4
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- link to the library and some info about her. :) Neat! - Copswife 20:01 Jul 4
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- YES! Wow, small world, huh? nt - Copswife 19:59 Jul 4
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- Are you familiar with the Jan Platt library in Tampa? - Whitney in KY 19:58 Jul 4
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- Yes, Pasco is the next county north. About 30 miles from downtown. (nt) - JS in FL 19:56 Jul 4
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- Nope, Pasco County here. (nt) - JS in FL 19:50 Jul 4
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- wow, close though!! :) nt - Copswife 19:53 Jul 4
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- JS, how old are your kids? mine are.. - Copswife 19:56 Jul 4
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- Re: JS, how old are your kids? mine are.. - JS in FL 20:00 Jul 4
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- Do you know a RH that h/s in Pasco? nt - Copswife 20:02 Jul 4
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- Actually email me, I don't want to post her name. - Copswife 20:03 Jul 4
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- Actually email me, I don't want to post her name. - Copswife 20:03 Jul 4
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- Do you know a RH that h/s in Pasco? nt - Copswife 20:02 Jul 4
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- Re: JS, how old are your kids? mine are.. - JS in FL 20:00 Jul 4
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- JS, how old are your kids? mine are.. - Copswife 19:56 Jul 4
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- wow, close though!! :) nt - Copswife 19:53 Jul 4
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- Sorry, we are down here in Largo and just finished... it is only once a year... think about our forefathers, independence, and call it a history lesson! LOL! nt - Kari C in FL 20:28 Jul 4
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- We always like watching the neighborhood fireworks... - Kelli in TN 19:47 Jul 4
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- We had more fun with our neighbors DOING it than fighting the crowds at the "town" celebrations. nt - Pensguys 6:23 Jul 5
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- We are rabid fireworks fans here. Dirtbike noise and early lawnmowing bug lots more. nt - Natalieclare 0:05 Jul 5
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- Yeah, we love it too. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:01 Jul 4
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- Us, too! I'd rather deal with three days of fireworks than my neighbors who let their dogs bark for the better part of the day! Ugh! nt - Elaine 19:57 Jul 4
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- Us too! We are always up late and that is just a part of the 4th. :+) It is still light here! nt - Kate CA 19:49 Jul 4
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- We had more fun with our neighbors DOING it than fighting the crowds at the "town" celebrations. nt - Pensguys 6:23 Jul 5
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- I feel your pain! We've been listening to 3 different neighbors for the last 2 hours. Still going strong! nt - Holly in FL 19:40 Jul 4
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- I guess it's a big deal to some people... - Whitney in KY 19:39 Jul 4
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- I don't want to be a total scrooge, but (m) - JS in FL 19:55 Jul 4
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- I totally understand. My dh has to get up at 4:00 a.m. and it is still going strong here too! nm - Whitney in KY 20:10 Jul 4
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- I was going to add... this started TWO nights ago. ::sigh:: So, - Copswife 19:58 Jul 4
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- I totally understand. My dh has to get up at 4:00 a.m. and it is still going strong here too! nm - Whitney in KY 20:10 Jul 4
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- I don't want to be a total scrooge, but (m) - JS in FL 19:55 Jul 4
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- Happy Birthday!!! What color? nt - karenciavo 19:42 Jul 4 (1)
- Wow! That's wonderful! (What is it? *g*) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:11 Jul 4
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- Gee, Pam. Don't you know anything?... - Doran 19:20 Jul 4
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- Found it! - Bryan (a mom) 20:06 Jul 4
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- Brilliant! Great gift. Enjoy! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:51 Jul 5
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- Brilliant! Great gift. Enjoy! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:51 Jul 5
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- Uhhh.... I'm exposing my ignorance. I don't know anything. =0 What is it? nt - Kisa in CA 19:52 Jul 4
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- *raising my hand* spill it-what IS it? techno challenged, here! nt - camibami 19:51 Jul 4
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- An MP3 player!!! With 1GB of memory!!! nt - Pensguys 7:29 Jul 5
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- An MP3 player!!! With 1GB of memory!!! nt - Pensguys 7:29 Jul 5
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- Found it! - Bryan (a mom) 20:06 Jul 4
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- Gee, Pam. Don't you know anything?... - Doran 19:20 Jul 4
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- Runner's Remedies - Elizabeth at Peace Hill Press 10:12 Jul 5
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- Don't tie your shoes too tight, this solved my shin splints - Karen in Maryland 4:36 Jul 5
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- From massage school..... - Carrie in WA 0:30 Jul 5
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- An stretching excercise I did when dancing......m - Julieofsardis 20:44 Jul 4
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- First, congrats on the 10 pounds that you have already lost! Way to go!! Inserts have helped me in the past as well as *plenty* of stretching. nt - Elaine 19:30 Jul 4
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- Take a break until no pain and buy new shoes - Amy in GA 18:16 Jul 4 (1)
- Re: Shin splints woes- desperately need advice please! (more) - Pam L 17:54 Jul 4
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- I'm not expert either, but some things that helped me - HollyAl 17:48 Jul 4
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- ok. i'm not an expert, - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 17:38 Jul 4
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- The other thing I'm doing is weight watchers- I was a skeptic, but it's the easiest thing I've ever done for weight loss. nt - Diane 5:49 Jul 5
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- I agree with you, Sharon. Good running shoes with substantial arch support are key. As an aside to the weight loss, have you read the book The Fat Flush by Gittleman? It works, I lost five pounds by following her suggestions. nt - Elaine 19:33 Jul 4
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- The other thing I'm doing is weight watchers- I was a skeptic, but it's the easiest thing I've ever done for weight loss. nt - Diane 5:49 Jul 5
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- I will be using 4 with a 4th & 2nd grader next year. nt - WTMindy 6:47 Jul 5
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- I just finished SOTW IV with a 4th and two Kers (m) - Melinda in VT 4:29 Jul 5
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- We are kind of in the same boat. Here is what we are doing . . . - Jeri 19:03 Jul 4
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- Hmmm. Well, this just throws yet another kink into my plans... - katalaska 18:33 Jul 4
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- Yep, and here's what I'm doing instead. - Kristine out of lurking 18:24 Jul 4
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- i'll be using it next year with 4th and 2nd. just planning on editing, etc. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 17:34 Jul 4
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- I used it with my 3rd grader without a problem, but I don;t think I'd do it with a 7 year old. nt - KPM 16:40 Jul 4
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- What's the issue with using it with younger students? nt - katalaska 18:33 Jul 4
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- There were some upsetting topics (Holocaust, Hiroshima, etc). - KPM 8:26 Jul 5
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- There were some upsetting topics (Holocaust, Hiroshima, etc). - KPM 8:26 Jul 5
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- What's the issue with using it with younger students? nt - katalaska 18:33 Jul 4
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- Is that him with the gov's hand on his shoulder in 0470 and 0471?? :) nt - Valerie(TX) 4:59 Jul 5
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- Wow, very cool! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 16:59 Jul 4
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- I looks like the link didn't work I have posted int he text here - Karen in Maryland 16:21 Jul 4
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- There is a great cookbook for backpackers called The Hungry Hikers Book of Good Cooking..... - Kathy in MD 13:40 Jul 5
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- Haven't read other posts, but here are 2 ideas we always use - Kimm in WA 10:31 Jul 5
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- You could take perishable food for the first 2 days and then MREs for a portion of the remainder... - Dana in OR 23:10 Jul 4
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- It's doable but (m) - Dana in NC 20:40 Jul 4
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- Some things that have worked for us - strider 19:11 Jul 4
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- What is your recipe for homemade baking mix? - Deb in NZ 22:54 Jul 4
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- What is your recipe for homemade baking mix? - Deb in NZ 22:54 Jul 4
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- we take lunch meat, cheeses, milk, juice and buy a bag of ice a day. (if we fly, we pack the cooler as a suitcase, and we buy cold food there). NT - cin 17:45 Jul 4
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- Totally possible... - Nancy in CA 17:28 Jul 4
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- This is great advice on the coolers - especially for summer! nt - Regena in KY 18:45 Jul 4
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- This is great advice on the coolers - especially for summer! nt - Regena in KY 18:45 Jul 4
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- Yes, you can do 7 days ....I've got a menu..... - Diedra in NJ 16:05 Jul 4
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- After you have your cold drink can you post or send me the menu? (m) - Hope in Canada 16:08 Jul 4
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- Ya, I'll post it.....but you'll have to wait about 2hrs.....its the evening bedtime ritual at our house just now.....when it's quiet, I'll be back. (nt) - Diedra in NJ 16:10 Jul 4
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- Day One - Diedra in NJ 16:44 Jul 4
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- I also do much the same thing.....(m) - Regena in KY 18:33 Jul 4
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- And I forgot....(m) - Regena in KY 18:37 Jul 4
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- And I forgot....(m) - Regena in KY 18:37 Jul 4
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- Re: Day Two - Diedra in NJ 17:53 Jul 4
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- Re: Day Three - Diedra in NJ 18:00 Jul 4
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- Re: Day Four - Diedra in NJ 18:07 Jul 4
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- Re: Days 5, 6, and 7! - Diedra in NJ 18:23 Jul 4
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- Oh heck....that's chosen.....I'm going to bed. Have fun ladies. )nt) - Diedra in NJ 18:28 Jul 4
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- That's it, apologies for the organization and spelling, ds has chose to play the three yo million question game while Mom types....he's ten! ;) and I'm getting PO'ed. (nt) - Diedra in NJ 18:27 Jul 4
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- That's it, apologies for the organization and spelling, ds has chose to play the three yo million question game while Mom types....he's ten! ;) and I'm getting PO'ed. (nt) - Diedra in NJ 18:26 Jul 4
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- Oh heck....that's chosen.....I'm going to bed. Have fun ladies. )nt) - Diedra in NJ 18:28 Jul 4
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- Re: Days 5, 6, and 7! - Diedra in NJ 18:23 Jul 4
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- Re: Day Four - Diedra in NJ 18:07 Jul 4
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- Re: Day Three - Diedra in NJ 18:00 Jul 4
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- I also do much the same thing.....(m) - Regena in KY 18:33 Jul 4
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- Day One - Diedra in NJ 16:44 Jul 4
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- Ya, I'll post it.....but you'll have to wait about 2hrs.....its the evening bedtime ritual at our house just now.....when it's quiet, I'll be back. (nt) - Diedra in NJ 16:10 Jul 4
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- After you have your cold drink can you post or send me the menu? (m) - Hope in Canada 16:08 Jul 4
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- It looks like maybe an Eastern Dobsonfly. (m) - Debra in TX 15:50 Jul 4
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- That's it! (m) - hometoteach 17:09 Jul 4
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- That's it! (m) - hometoteach 17:09 Jul 4
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- I don't know but, EEEWWW! It looks like the grandchild of a scorpion, walking stick, and a locust. nt - newHSmominTX 15:42 Jul 4
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- Don't you love when things just fit into place - Karen in Maryland 16:27 Jul 4
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- Great post! nt - Self777 15:49 Jul 4
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- I know exactly what you mean. So many things I learned *way back when* make so much more sense to me now... nt - Stella! 15:41 Jul 4
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- I love that book! You're right about Augustine... - nancypants 15:27 Jul 4
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- Your thunderstorms are in north Dallas. Our show was rained out. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:44 Jul 4
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- We have rain *and* fireworks! nt - Ellie 20:37 Jul 4
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- No way, girl! This is the fun day of the year when what was taken away as a child comes home to play with my children! :+) nt - Kate CA 19:48 Jul 4
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- Yes, that's it! ITA. My exact sentiments. nt - Pam "Sister Sparkling Sword " in MD 20:29 Jul 4
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- Yes, that's it! ITA. My exact sentiments. nt - Pam "Sister Sparkling Sword " in MD 20:29 Jul 4
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- Not me! We just arrived back home after seeing the fireworks, I love them! nt - Elaine 19:35 Jul 4
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- We had an awesome view from our porch. Stunning. I wouldn't want my kids to miss it! nt - Dana in NC 20:42 Jul 4
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- We had an awesome view from our porch. Stunning. I wouldn't want my kids to miss it! nt - Dana in NC 20:42 Jul 4
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- Here in the city it has been the 4th of July for about five days--we have daily and nightly fireworks right here in the neighborhood!! (Yes I hate it.) nt - strider 19:12 Jul 4
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- Our small town sets off its fireworks on the 3rd every year because they don't want to compete with a nearby city. nt - Virginia Dawn 17:48 Jul 4
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- We had a huge thunder/lightning storm last night...much nicer than our puny sparklers :) nt - nutmeg 16:57 Jul 4
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- I Eastern Sierra's, it IS raining, with lightning and thunder...so cool! nt - Robin 16:51 Jul 4
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- If only that worked! You know they'll just shoot them off tomorrow if it rains tonight. (nt) - JS in FL (where fireworks are ILLEGAL anyway) 16:49 Jul 4
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- No! If it rains, it will be muggy as all get out after today's sweltering heatwave. nt - April in VA 15:52 Jul 4
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- NO NO NO NO and you wished them and they are here- Take them away, I want my fireworks!!!!!!!!!! nt - newHSmominTX 15:50 Jul 4
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- What are you, a mind reader :-) nt - karenciavo 15:48 Jul 4
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- Yes! Unfortunately, they are also scheduled for next weekend in towns all around us. nt - Stella! 15:42 Jul 4
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- No advice on the ticket purchase, but for the drive in , in general, you want to get there in daylight so that you can find a spot and get all set up. We *love* the drive in, and go well in advance, and have a picnic supper. What fun! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:34 Jul 4
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- Go buy your tickets the day before if possible. If it's a drive in, I would say get there at least 30 min. early? nt - Not1Worry 16:39 Jul 4
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- Go early - get a good spot and stake your turf! Let the kids climb on the car, people watch, - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 15:26 Jul 4
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- Jennifer.... - bethinny 16:53 Jul 4
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- But HOW early? It even says on their website to go early, but I don't know what that means!!!! lol nt - 4kids4me 16:32 Jul 4
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- Jennifer.... - bethinny 16:53 Jul 4
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- Colleen, I'm sorry. I thought of you all day, actually...well you and the cute German goalie! :-) nt - WTMindy 6:49 Jul 5
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- LOL, you can have Lehmann if I can have Ballack. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 9:37 Jul 5
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- Can't I have them both? :-) nt - WTMindy 10:29 Jul 5 (1)
- LOL, you can have Lehmann if I can have Ballack. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 9:37 Jul 5
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- It was horrible to watch them lose last night! Our neighbors and friends are crushed. nt - Tammy in Germany 0:23 Jul 5
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- It was a crushing blow to the German fans, but you have to admit, it was a brilliant goal(s) for the Italians... - Désirée 6:20 Jul 5 (1)
- It *was* horrible, wasn't it? I'm just...sad! (nt) - Colleen 0:36 Jul 5
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- I wish you could have been here on Saturday - Sebastian 0:14 Jul 5
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- That's great! It's good just to be able to sing the German national anthem with gusto...(m) - Colleen 0:51 Jul 5
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- But they DON'T sing that verse - Désirée 5:52 Jul 5
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- Yeah, that's true...(m) - Colleen 9:41 Jul 5
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- Yeah, that's true...(m) - Colleen 9:41 Jul 5
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- I had a sad conversation once - Sebastian 3:07 Jul 5
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- this is a lot like in England, actually - moira 5:13 Jul 5
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- this is a lot like in England, actually - moira 5:13 Jul 5
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- But they DON'T sing that verse - Désirée 5:52 Jul 5
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- That's great! It's good just to be able to sing the German national anthem with gusto...(m) - Colleen 0:51 Jul 5
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- I thought Germany was going to win - moira 23:06 Jul 4
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- in the same vein - moira 0:11 Jul 5
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- You know, I never really thought about it, but... - Désirée 6:15 Jul 5
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- it is not the soccer/football, or the individuals, but the correlation with politics - moira 7:27 Jul 5
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- Good grief. This feels very patronizing...(m) - Colleen 9:50 Jul 5
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- let me see if I can make my point more clear - moira 14:47 Jul 5
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- in answer to your other comment - moira 15:39 Jul 5
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- And now I do feel compelled to clarify, too... - Colleen 22:42 Jul 5
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- And now I do feel compelled to clarify, too... - Colleen 22:42 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry, but at this point, I won't engage in this discussion with you any longer. I honestly feel you are being disrespectful. (nt) - Colleen 15:22 Jul 5
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- in answer to your other comment - moira 15:39 Jul 5
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- let me see if I can make my point more clear - moira 14:47 Jul 5
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- Oh, I know what you meant, but your post just made me think.... - Désirée 8:31 Jul 5
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- Good grief. This feels very patronizing...(m) - Colleen 9:50 Jul 5
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- it is not the soccer/football, or the individuals, but the correlation with politics - moira 7:27 Jul 5
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- You know, I never really thought about it, but... - Désirée 6:15 Jul 5
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- in the same vein - moira 0:11 Jul 5
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- My son proudly strapped on his German Flag and went to watch at a friend's house. - Charlotte 21:43 Jul 4
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- We had a power outage!!! - Cleo Qc 17:59 Jul 4
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- I was hoping to see Germany win it all at home. It was sad to see them lose. nt - Crissy in WA 17:33 Jul 4
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- I'm sorry to hear about your team. If it's any consolation, a German (Kessler) won today's stage in the Tour!!! nt - jmgconner 16:44 Jul 4
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- Awww Rats, my neice is over there right now,...... - newHSmominTX 15:45 Jul 4
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- Yup... - Verena 15:41 Jul 4
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- It was... - abbeyej 15:16 Jul 4
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- ::: sigh ::: Meant to say, "The majority of MY life" in the second paragraph. Blame it on my tears. (nt) - Colleen 15:06 Jul 4
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- Well, golly. - Sharon H. in IL 20:10 Jul 4
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- Cool! I'll ask him about the Sheep Shed... Come see us at KC! [nt] - Anita in KC 21:05 Jul 4
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- Cool! I'll ask him about the Sheep Shed... Come see us at KC! [nt] - Anita in KC 21:05 Jul 4
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- Yuk to the butter. Who needs all that extra fat?? Loads of freshly cracked black pepper, on the other hand.... nt - BirkenstockMom 17:56 Jul 4
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- Honestly, Try sizzling hot butter just once -- for an amazing indulgence - Carol (mom of 3) 21:01 Jul 4
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- Honestly, Try sizzling hot butter just once -- for an amazing indulgence - Carol (mom of 3) 21:01 Jul 4
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- Sorry ladies, but it's before. The butter helps to tenderize the meat. nt - newHSmominTX 15:47 Jul 4
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- Wel...in "fancy" restaurants, it's definitely after. And usually an herbed butter. But before would be fine if that is your preference. Wonder how it tenderizes the meat...I've not heard of that. nt - Gini AR 17:41 Jul 4
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- I agree! Ruth's Chris always puts butter on AFTER and I trust them, LOL :-) - Carol (mom of 3) 20:47 Jul 4
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- Dh introduced me to this. I thought it was wierd, but it works. nt - newHSmominTX 20:37 Jul 4
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- I agree! Ruth's Chris always puts butter on AFTER and I trust them, LOL :-) - Carol (mom of 3) 20:47 Jul 4
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- Yep. Butter (with a bit of garlic and some chives added) before grilling. nt - Crissy in WA 17:32 Jul 4
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- Wel...in "fancy" restaurants, it's definitely after. And usually an herbed butter. But before would be fine if that is your preference. Wonder how it tenderizes the meat...I've not heard of that. nt - Gini AR 17:41 Jul 4
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- I know this one! Top with a pat of butter, seasoned or not, after removing the steak from the grill. For sure. nt - Gini AR 15:29 Jul 4
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- Yup, or add a pat of bleu cheese... yum! nt - Stella! 15:43 Jul 4
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- Yup, or add a pat of bleu cheese... yum! nt - Stella! 15:43 Jul 4
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- Sacrilege!! I wouldn't dream of buttering a steak. If it's a regional thing I'm definitely clueless. nt - nancypants 15:25 Jul 4
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- Butter? On steak? nt. - Whisperlily 15:04 Jul 4
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- A slab of butter added to the top of a sizzling steak is a very New Orleans thing! nt - PameLA in VA 15:17 Jul 4
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- See, I learn something new everyday! nt. - Whisperlily 16:14 Jul 4
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- See, I learn something new everyday! nt. - Whisperlily 16:14 Jul 4
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- A slab of butter added to the top of a sizzling steak is a very New Orleans thing! nt - PameLA in VA 15:17 Jul 4
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- I don't know about butter, but let your steak sit out of the fridge for about 30 minutes before you grill it (m) - threelops 14:50 Jul 4
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- We do this too! - Kristine out of lurking 18:27 Jul 4
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- Unless you like the carmelization on the outside, and a rare steak inside. In that case you'd keep it in the fridge until you're ready to grill. nt - Crissy in WA 17:36 Jul 4
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- We do this too! - Kristine out of lurking 18:27 Jul 4
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- Butter scorches at a fairly low temperature....I would guess after...nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:46 Jul 4
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- I don't typically butter mine at all, but if I were going to I would add it after grilling.nt - *anj* 14:44 Jul 4
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- We hosted a cookout! Chicken and hot dogs on the grill, corn on the cob, salad, fresh fruit, pies, brownies, and ice cream. (nt) - Wendi 8:43 Jul 5
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- Went to a potluck and here's what we had: - SolaMichella 20:50 Jul 4
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- buttermilk fried chicken, cole slaw, corn on the cob, & peanutbutter cake. nt - Sharon H. in IL 20:12 Jul 4
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- Barbequed ribs, grilled chicken, potato salad, corn salad, watermelon, and ice cream. nt - GVA 19:26 Jul 4
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- Crock pot roast and garlic toast topped with sauteed mushrooms, chopped tomatoes and cheese... oh, what a delight!! nt - Capitola Mom 18:27 Jul 4
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- bbq chicken, rice, cucumbers and tomatoes fresh from the garden, watermelon. nt - Virginia Dawn 17:50 Jul 4
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- Rice noodles and chicken. (nt) - CED 17:40 Jul 4
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- Spaghetti. Not much of a typical celebration happening here today. nt - Crissy in WA 17:35 Jul 4
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- Garlic Italian sausage, pasta and romano, Ragu. Hey, it is what we like. nt - JFS in IL 17:07 Jul 4
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- Rock cornish hen in the oven now. Trying to decide what vegi to go along with it. nm - Tigerlily 17:00 Jul 4
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- Just ate it... yum, yum... - Anna 16:08 Jul 4
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- Roast Spring Potatoes with Rosemary and Tilsiter Cheese, Green Beans with Bacon, Sauted Summer Squash with Red Peppers and Basil, Sliced Jersey - Diedra in NJ 16:03 Jul 4
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- Curry chicken and cauliflower (nt) - April in VA 15:54 Jul 4
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- Our traditional cheeseburgers (on the grill)and fries. Any leftovers go to the fireworks w/ us. Tonight it's PB&J, we ate them all. nt - newHSmominTX 15:51 Jul 4
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- Steak, baked beans, salad, potato chips, dump cake. Yum! nt - Stella! 15:44 Jul 4
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- Our 4th of July tradition is--- Shishkebob! We grilled them our first 4th after getting married, and decided it was a "tradition"... now it is! nt - Kay in Cal 15:41 Jul 4
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- pulled pork that dh is taking off the grill right now, corn, rice, watermelon, icecream, something green nt - Gini AR 15:32 Jul 4
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- Dh is cooking ribs and corn on the cob on the grill, I made a salad and a strawberry/blueberry/whipped cream something (that's all that's in it - aren't I fancy?) nt - Veronica 15:16 Jul 4
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- We had hamburgers on onion rolls, salt and pepper kettle chips with bleu cheese melted on top and lots of Cholula, strawberry shortcake, and homemade limeade... - abbeyej 15:13 Jul 4
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- You're going to *force* me to make those "buffalo" chips, aren't you?! ::drool:: LOL (nt) - Debra in TX 15:34 Jul 4
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- You're going to *force* me to make those "buffalo" chips, aren't you?! ::drool:: LOL (nt) - Debra in TX 15:34 Jul 4
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- Spare ribs...but we're broiling them 'cuz right now in Central Texas we got thunder and lightning and pouring rain! nt - Ellie 15:01 Jul 4
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- Whatever I scavange from the fridge... - Kelli in TN 14:59 Jul 4
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- grilled chicken, sausage, and hot dogs. Roasted potatoes, chips, watermelon, and apple pie (of course). nt - battlemaiden 14:53 Jul 4
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- Hamburgers, Au Gratin Potatoes, some sort of veggies, and ice cream sandwich cake (nt) - threelops 14:51 Jul 4
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- Spare ribs, salad, farmstand Jersey corn, baked beans, blueberry pie w/ whipped cream!!!! :) nt - *anj* 14:42 Jul 4
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- I had a ham, mac & cheese, and green beans! NT - Tammy 14:40 Jul 4
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- I make no sugar jams. Here ya go (recipe only inside) - BirkenstockMom 18:14 Jul 4
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- Do you think one could turn these upside down for 5 minutes to seal? - mom2abcd 22:09 Jul 4
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- Do you think one could turn these upside down for 5 minutes to seal? - mom2abcd 22:09 Jul 4
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- Link to Emery's inside - *anj* 14:30 Jul 4
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- This is what we do (long) m - Tamara 17:32 Jul 4
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- Mine are 5 and almost 4... - SM 16:41 Jul 4
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- Can I laugh just a little? - Pamela 15:13 Jul 4
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- I use a chart with my son... - Michelle T 15:03 Jul 4
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- We have a farm and I'm somewhere in the middle... - Margaret T in GA 10:06 Jul 5
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- if you have never had food poisoning - moira 23:10 Jul 4
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- I'm the daughter of two parents who lived through WW II in Germany. - Charlotte 22:00 Jul 4
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- My mother wasn't real *up* on food spoilage - she'd cook lunch, and leave the pots on the stove all day long, and we'd eat out of them for supper. It wasn't until I went away to college that I learned that one doesn't *have* to puke weekly. My kids have puked maybe 3 times in their *whole lives* - my sibs and I would puke this often in a month. You do what you want, but me? I *love* refrigeration!!! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:38 Jul 4
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- Tolerant BUT - I like to be the one cooking so I can be careful about the way the food is handled - I got food poisoning once from a cafeteria and ended up in the hospital. Never a problem at home. nt - Dana in OR 15:43 Jul 4
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- My reasons are simliar to yours. (m) - Colleen 15:12 Jul 4
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- I agree about outside food handling being more of a threat but (m) - Dana in NC 17:36 Jul 4
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- According to...? (m) - Colleen 1:27 Jul 5
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- Weell, because of the number, sure. But I wonder how the actual *incidences* of food poisoning bear this out? I'm not... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:33 Jul 4
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- LOL. The town near us always has a community supper in the fall -- called the annual "Salmon Supper" known well locally as the annual Salmonella Supper. nt - BirkenstockMom 18:16 Jul 4
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- According to...? (m) - Colleen 1:27 Jul 5
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- You said it! (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:52 Jul 4
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- I agree about outside food handling being more of a threat but (m) - Dana in NC 17:36 Jul 4
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- My guess - one2go 14:35 Jul 4
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- Oh, I've had NASTY food poisoning before, but not from home cooked food. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:35 Jul 4
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- we bought some small quiches when we lived in Geneva - moira 23:14 Jul 4
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- we bought some small quiches when we lived in Geneva - moira 23:14 Jul 4
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- Oh, I still remember those smoked oysters! (sm) - Doran 16:58 Jul 4
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- My Dear, you have a gift... - one2go 19:54 Jul 4
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- You raise good points. I'm also quite a bit more careful in the summer and with certain more perishable foods. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:56 Jul 5
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- You raise good points. I'm also quite a bit more careful in the summer and with certain more perishable foods. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:56 Jul 5
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- My Dear, you have a gift... - one2go 19:54 Jul 4
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- I've had food poisoning, yet I'm still in the "tolerant" camp... [m] - Anita in KC 14:57 Jul 4
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- I agree. My grandmother always did (still does) cook in the morning and leave the food on the back burner for later. - *anj* 15:09 Jul 4
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- We do that too...probably because MY grandmother did it, LOL... - Tammy 15:23 Jul 4 (1)
- I agree. My grandmother always did (still does) cook in the morning and leave the food on the back burner for later. - *anj* 15:09 Jul 4
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- Oh, I've had NASTY food poisoning before, but not from home cooked food. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:35 Jul 4
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- There's a thread on this further down the board. (link inside) - *anj* 14:08 Jul 4
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- Thanks, that helps. nt - Virginia Dawn 14:13 Jul 4
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- Thanks, that helps. nt - Virginia Dawn 14:13 Jul 4
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- Keep it *unless* it has big shoulder pads. nm - Nebraska Pam 21:39 Jul 5
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- Do not, I repeat, do not ever get rid of a denim jacket. They always come back in style... m - Stella! 15:48 Jul 4
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- If you love it, hang on to it....it'll most likely come back in style! nt. - Orangeblossom 15:02 Jul 4
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- I could care less about style. Anything that is old and is something I love is a "vintage" keeper. It would stay in my closet. nt - Needleroozer 14:48 Jul 4
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- Well, jean jackets are still "in", but I've noticed that they have kinda tweaked them to be a little more tailored. If yours from the 80's is big and baggy, then no, you need to get rid of it. (imo). nt - mama of two-ize 14:07 Jul 4
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- Or crop it, wash it, and let it fringe a bit...that'd be cool. ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 15:37 Jul 4
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- Or crop it, wash it, and let it fringe a bit...that'd be cool. ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 15:37 Jul 4
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- I still have my early 80s Levi's jacket. Don't wear it much, but my dd has her eye on it. nt - Sarah in OH 13:58 Jul 4
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- Re: Richman Homeschooling Family - Anne 17:48 Jul 4
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- We bought something from the fishing tackle section from wal-mart to use on a kite . . . - Brenda in FL 21:16 Jul 4
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- Also, I got the level 13C test.. what grade does this correlate to -- I've been trying to find out online, but without success... n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:37 Jul 4
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- You could ignore them a lot more easily if they didn't know. If you know you're following the rules, it shouldn't make any difference who administers it, right? m - Veronica 13:36 Jul 4
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- Yeah.. I get the questions a lot from my parents/in-laws.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:41 Jul 4
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- Well, there's your line: - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:47 Jul 4
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- Well, there's your line: - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:47 Jul 4
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- Yeah.. I get the questions a lot from my parents/in-laws.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:41 Jul 4
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- Do it yourself. It isn't anyone's business who administers the test. nt - Ellie 13:34 Jul 4
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- Re: Administering achievement tests... - Self777 13:23 Jul 4
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- I agree... I guess I mostly need a way to deal with the annoying looks/comments, lol n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:38 Jul 4
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- I agree... I guess I mostly need a way to deal with the annoying looks/comments, lol n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:38 Jul 4
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- How about all the things I-pods do? Like hook up to your car speakers, or insert into a Boze component that replaces the stereo system? As well as recording shows and movies, etc., etc. nt - Regena in KY 19:01 Jul 4
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- Shhhh...Don't tell dh, but I can't wait to buy projection tv so I can use it for our hs discussions....m - Tap, tap, tap 14:45 Jul 4
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- Well perhaps not for homeschoolers...but televisions in refrigerators?? :o) nt - MNClaire 14:03 Jul 4 (1)
- Spending too much time with a ds...I thought you were talking about construction equipment! nt - Self777 13:18 Jul 4
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- There will always be the vacuum cleaner debate, or - newHSmominTX 13:17 Jul 4
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- Yes. I had the vacuum cleaner debate with dh this am. I think I lost (for now). Bwhahahahaha...ahem. :oP nt - threelops 13:34 Jul 4
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- Oh no, do I need an ionic breeze now? Dang. nt - OKCyndi 13:19 Jul 4
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- Ya know- I'm still undecided about that. Worked great at first, but now it's 2 more things I have to clean! nt - newHSmominTX 13:26 Jul 4
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- Ya know- I'm still undecided about that. Worked great at first, but now it's 2 more things I have to clean! nt - newHSmominTX 13:26 Jul 4
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- Yes. I had the vacuum cleaner debate with dh this am. I think I lost (for now). Bwhahahahaha...ahem. :oP nt - threelops 13:34 Jul 4
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- Self-cleaning bathtubs and toilets! :D nt - SolaMichella 13:17 Jul 4
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- Love them. - LN 15:11 Jul 4
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- I don't use mine for storage, but I like the height. nft - Cindy in FL. 13:56 Jul 4
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- Skip them. If I had them, the top would be too tall for me to fold on, and my boys wouldn't be able to reach the drum to help me :o) nt - threelops 13:33 Jul 4
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- We store mismatched socks in ours. Other than that, the height is wonderful for not killing the back. nt - SolaMichella 13:18 Jul 4
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- I love mine (m) - CynthiaOK 13:15 Jul 4
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- Okay my 2nd glass of wine is too much - for a minute I thought you were responding to yourself! nt - readwithem 16:20 Jul 4
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- Ahhhh, it's a holiday - drink away! nt - OKCyndi 21:14 Jul 4 (2)
- Okay my 2nd glass of wine is too much - for a minute I thought you were responding to yourself! nt - readwithem 16:20 Jul 4
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- Depends on how much it bothers you to bend over :-/...Besides... - Ellie 13:11 Jul 4
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- I really like mine...now the big problem is the clean/folded clothes that get piled on top. It has met the fate of most other flat surfaces in our house! nt - MM in MN 4:31 Jul 5
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- It's a law of nature: All horizontal surfaces are vacuums and attract stuff. nt - Ellie 8:15 Jul 5
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- It's a law of nature: All horizontal surfaces are vacuums and attract stuff. nt - Ellie 8:15 Jul 5
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- I solved half of that by making my boys put the laundry away :o)! nt - threelops 13:32 Jul 4
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- Same here...I pull it out and lay it all flat and the kids fold and put away. nt. - Orangeblossom 15:04 Jul 4
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- Same here...I pull it out and lay it all flat and the kids fold and put away. nt. - Orangeblossom 15:04 Jul 4
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- The clothes seem to come out nicer. I am not sure why but I really don't mind laundry as much as before. nt - Dana in OR 13:25 Jul 4
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- My .02.... - newHSmominTX 13:24 Jul 4
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- Love to DO laundry? Only in dreams LOL - Sunny 13:14 Jul 4
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- Also, mini golf, wandering the summer town festivals, playing the local tourist, - TinaM 10:13 Jul 5
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- We play family soccer games in the evenings. Just the 4 of us. :-) nt - WTMindy 6:51 Jul 5
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- Games we enjoy: Clue, Wise and Otherwise, Set, and Quiddler. Happy gaming. (nm) - Kareni 21:44 Jul 4
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- We read aloud every night. Even my big old teenagers look forward to this bonding time. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:41 Jul 4
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- Puzzles; we especially like the big 3D ones. We'll work on one for weeks. nt - Stella! 15:52 Jul 4
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- Some ideas - MFS 14:00 Jul 4
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- I got teary reading this - it's beautiful! I'm not joking, either - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 15:11 Jul 4
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- This helps immensely, thank you. Very inspiring, to boot. nt - Veronica 14:16 Jul 4
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- I got teary reading this - it's beautiful! I'm not joking, either - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 15:11 Jul 4
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- Well, we're kind of isolated geographically so we're all we've got for company most of the time. Here are some things we enjoy. - BirkenstockMom 14:00 Jul 4
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- Wow, you guys are active! (m) - Veronica 14:20 Jul 4
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- Wow, you guys are active! (m) - Veronica 14:20 Jul 4
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- We have a golf course with a putting green nearby. DH does putting contests with the kids. nft - Cindy in FL. 13:58 Jul 4
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- Geocaching... - RhondaM. 13:56 Jul 4
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- And the simpler form of that...letterboxing. My sis is really into that w/her kids. nt - Laurel in CA 15:31 Jul 4
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- BIG letterboxing fans here-can't wait to get to someplace where I haven't found or placed all the boxes!nt - camibami 20:07 Jul 4
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- Yep... we love letterboxing, made our own stamps and all... lots of fun! nt - Kay in Cal 15:46 Jul 4
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- BIG letterboxing fans here-can't wait to get to someplace where I haven't found or placed all the boxes!nt - camibami 20:07 Jul 4
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- What is geocaching? nt - Veronica 14:08 Jul 4
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- Rhonda...any good websites out there about geocaching that you like? nt - MNClaire 14:04 Jul 4
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- www.geocaching.com/ - KLynnTX 9:55 Jul 5
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- I don't know much about it... - RhondaM. 17:37 Jul 4
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- www.geocaching.com/ - KLynnTX 9:55 Jul 5
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- And the simpler form of that...letterboxing. My sis is really into that w/her kids. nt - Laurel in CA 15:31 Jul 4
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- I'm like you about wanting to accomplish things, so here is what I do (m) - Dana in NC 13:56 Jul 4
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- Thanks, Dana (m) - Veronica 14:07 Jul 4
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- Thanks, Dana (m) - Veronica 14:07 Jul 4
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- Cards, board games, dominoes, bike riding or walks. nt - strider 13:55 Jul 4
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- Bowling, camping, movie night, go to the beach, the pool, museums, walk through a picturesque downtown eating ice cream. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 13:00 Jul 4
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- Good ideas, thank you! (m) - Veronica 13:26 Jul 4
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- Good ideas, thank you! (m) - Veronica 13:26 Jul 4
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- Bowling, camping, movie night, go to the beach, the pool, museums, walk through a picturesque downtown eating ice cream. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 12:59 Jul 4
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- What about something charitable, like visiting a nursing home once a month, or walking the dogs at the local animal rescue? Sorting at a food bank? nt - kalanamak 12:57 Jul 4
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- Oh, volunteering is a good idea! Thanks (m) - Veronica 13:19 Jul 4
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- Oh, volunteering is a good idea! Thanks (m) - Veronica 13:19 Jul 4
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- Veronica, I can so relate to your post (m) - OKCyndi 12:56 Jul 4
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- 3 dds 14, 11 (almost 12) and 7. nt - Veronica 13:02 Jul 4
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- There's a game called Blokus that I enjoy with the kids when I put down my Windex and rag. Maybe try Amazon for a review? nt - OKCyndi 13:13 Jul 4
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- I'll check it out, thanks. And I'm glad you can relate :D nt - Veronica 13:28 Jul 4
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- I'll check it out, thanks. And I'm glad you can relate :D nt - Veronica 13:28 Jul 4
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- There's a game called Blokus that I enjoy with the kids when I put down my Windex and rag. Maybe try Amazon for a review? nt - OKCyndi 13:13 Jul 4
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- 3 dds 14, 11 (almost 12) and 7. nt - Veronica 13:02 Jul 4
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- Thanks so much! I know it's not a lot of time, - Jen in MD 20:15 Jul 4
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- Some ideas...(from a local and a W&M grad) - PameLA in VA 15:51 Jul 4
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- LOL! "by" not "buy" and "their" not "there"...more - PameLA in VA 15:56 Jul 4
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- LOL! "by" not "buy" and "their" not "there"...more - PameLA in VA 15:56 Jul 4
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- I've never stayed in a hotel there--I always drove up from Norfolk--but... - Ellie 13:10 Jul 4
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- Cool!! I think you may be on to something. Chewable tablets that you use for gut problems will work too! :) nt - *anj* 14:35 Jul 4
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- I've found that if a use the ultra-pastuerized milk I don't have to scald it first. - oakmom 12:37 Jul 4
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- I did get some of that and it did work, but I had that "canned milk" taste. - Diedra in NJ 13:26 Jul 4
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- Did you use the regular oraganic milk? nt - oakmom 14:48 Jul 4
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- Yep, Organic whole milk ultra pasturized.....tasted just like Carnation to me. Sorry :( nt - Diedra in NJ 16:08 Jul 4
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- Yep, Organic whole milk ultra pasturized.....tasted just like Carnation to me. Sorry :( nt - Diedra in NJ 16:08 Jul 4
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- Did you use the regular oraganic milk? nt - oakmom 14:48 Jul 4
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- I did get some of that and it did work, but I had that "canned milk" taste. - Diedra in NJ 13:26 Jul 4
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- Hooray!! I've had good luck with Seven Stars Yogurt - another small company. nt - Doran 12:27 Jul 4
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- How touching. (Oh, to be able to write like that!) nt - Stella! (wiping tears) 15:55 Jul 4
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- Wow, that is so very powerful. I am so grateful you posted this. nt - Kate CA 15:10 Jul 4
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- I found there is more to the letter and it is just as lovely. (m) - Kate CA 15:15 Jul 4
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- Oh, my goodness. Now I am even more deeply touched...(m) - Colleen 2:18 Jul 5
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- Re: Oh, my goodness. Now I am even more deeply touched...(m) - Kate CA 11:21 Jul 5
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- Re: Oh, my goodness. Now I am even more deeply touched...(m) - Kate CA 11:21 Jul 5
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- Oh, my goodness. Now I am even more deeply touched...(m) - Colleen 2:18 Jul 5
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- I found there is more to the letter and it is just as lovely. (m) - Kate CA 15:15 Jul 4
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- Breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks, Colleen. [nt] - Anita in KC 14:17 Jul 4
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- I am eternally grateful for men like that (m) - SolaMichella 13:22 Jul 4
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- Wonderful, Colleen. What a precious letter that must have been to her. nt - battlemaiden 13:21 Jul 4
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- Wow. nt - Kim in NV 12:35 Jul 4
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- Thank you, very poignant. nt - Virginia Dawn 12:32 Jul 4
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- Sear them on a hot pan (cast iron works well)... - MNClaire 14:10 Jul 4
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- I've put them on a cookie sheet and baked @350 'til done (20 min?) nt - Becky (Alberta) 12:53 Jul 4
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- Yes!!! Now we will pray for a safe return. :) nt - nutmeg 17:03 Jul 4
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- Our grocery store just started selling reusable bags a few weeks ago - Désirée 6:43 Jul 5
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- What grocery chain is this?? nt - Renthead Mommy 7:05 Jul 5
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- What grocery chain is this?? nt - Renthead Mommy 7:05 Jul 5
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- Canvas bags, shopping baskets and collapsible boxes here - Sebastian 0:36 Jul 5
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- We reuse the bags, several times, bring them for recycling & bring them to the library. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:53 Jul 4
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- ou canvas shopping bags are over 20 years old - I wish I could find more like them.... nt - BMC 16:00 Jul 4
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- I use canvas bags that I bought at a grocery store about 13 years ago... - Andrea in MA 15:28 Jul 4
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- I do a combination. I have an assortment of bags that I like to use, esp. at the health food stores. (sm) - *anj* 15:21 Jul 4
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- You're right about things being different in Europe.... - Jen in NY 14:31 Jul 4
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- I just use a motley assortment-- canvas, string, even reused paper. By all mean, do it! [nt] - Anita in KC 14:21 Jul 4
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- I do, though not every week... - Laura in CT 13:55 Jul 4
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- No, because we use ours... - Amy in NH 13:39 Jul 4
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- Canvas bags are terrific! (m) - Doran 12:24 Jul 4
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- no...because we need the plastic bags for poop when walking the dog, as trash can liners for three different cans in the house, and myraid other uses. I rarely have any left to recycle at the store. nt - JFS in IL 12:04 Jul 4
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- ayup.. nt - Peek a Boo 21:06 Jul 5
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- Same here. If I didn't use the grocery bags, then I'd have to buy bags, and where's the sense in that? (We use them for daily cat box dumping, and other uses) - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:56 Jul 4
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- Us too! nt - Pensguys 7:48 Jul 5
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- Us too! nt - Pensguys 7:48 Jul 5
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- We call our plastic bags, "the poor man's diaper genie". Dog poop and diapers! Much recycling going on here. nt - battlemaiden 13:23 Jul 4
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- Make that myriad? nt - me 12:05 Jul 4
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- ayup.. nt - Peek a Boo 21:06 Jul 5
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- My Kroger lets me bring my entire plastic grocery bag holder - Sharon H. in IL 12:00 Jul 4
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- Yes, or I'll re-use paper bags. I *never* use plastic bags. (nt) - Colleen 11:59 Jul 4
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- My baggers won't let me now, but in MN I did this all the time when I self bagged all my groceries. - battlemaiden 11:55 Jul 4
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- You've GOT to be kidding -- there's a store that won't allow canvas!? nt - Doran 12:26 Jul 4
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- Imagine this... - battlemaiden 13:32 Jul 4
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- Speaking of pressing the issue...I'm still not satisfied. (m) - Doran 14:00 Jul 4
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- I'm betting... - Jill, OK in VA 14:13 Jul 4
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- yes, bagger, resposible for not squashing my bread. - battlemaiden 14:51 Jul 4
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- You should have seen our commissary runs - Sebastian 0:25 Jul 5
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- You should have seen our commissary runs - Sebastian 0:25 Jul 5
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- Clarification for battlemaiden... - Jill, OK in VA 14:17 Jul 4
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- yes, bagger, resposible for not squashing my bread. - battlemaiden 14:51 Jul 4
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- I'm betting... - Jill, OK in VA 14:13 Jul 4
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- Speaking of pressing the issue...I'm still not satisfied. (m) - Doran 14:00 Jul 4
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- Imagine this... - battlemaiden 13:32 Jul 4
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- You mean your grocery store doesn't allow it? nt - Renthead Mommy 11:58 Jul 4
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- It's a military commissary. :-( I think if my bags stayed open they wouldn't give me a hard time. But $200/trip of groceries is tough to pack. nt - battlemaiden 13:17 Jul 4
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- Would your bags be more cooperative if... - Doran 14:03 Jul 4
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- Now we're military, and it was seeing someone at the commisary that gave me the idea... - Renthead Mommy 13:42 Jul 4
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- I was bagger here and they let you use your own bags sm - Robin@BAFB 14:19 Jul 4
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- I was bagger here and they let you use your own bags sm - Robin@BAFB 14:19 Jul 4
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- Would your bags be more cooperative if... - Doran 14:03 Jul 4
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- It's a military commissary. :-( I think if my bags stayed open they wouldn't give me a hard time. But $200/trip of groceries is tough to pack. nt - battlemaiden 13:17 Jul 4
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- You've GOT to be kidding -- there's a store that won't allow canvas!? nt - Doran 12:26 Jul 4
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- I got to see it live...very cool! (nt) - LoriM from the Space Coast 13:25 Jul 4
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- LOL...the only "countdown" on my mind is 'til today's World Cup game starts in a few minutes. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 11:58 Jul 4
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- I can't watch. I will never watch them live again. Tell me when they replay it. nt - battlemaiden 11:51 Jul 4 (1)
- See my reply a little further up the board to Jen in MD! nt - PameLA in VA 15:58 Jul 4
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- Thank you- appreciate that! nt - one2go 11:49 Jul 4
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- I love Kevin Spacey. I think he's one of the largest talents *ever*!! Sorry, couldn't help adding that! nt - Robin in Tx 11:27 Jul 4
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- Yeah!!! Very successful launch... I can breath now.... :) nm - Tigerlily 11:58 Jul 4
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- You can watch the launch live at Nasa.gov...link - Tap, tap, tap 11:34 Jul 4
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- Thanks for this reminder! We had forgotten and I really wanted my children to watch! nt. - Debbie in Austin 11:25 Jul 4
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- Not my cup of tea.... - Kelli in TN 11:34 Jul 4
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- Ooops, I always look at curr. board 1st - answered there .. nt - Cheller 11:24 Jul 4
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- Furthermore, I want my garbage disposal on the same side my dishwasher is on... - Ellie 12:17 Jul 4 (2)
- Thanks everyone...we went w/ the rinse side....nm - Lorri 12:08 Jul 4
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- This is interesting!! m - Sunny 11:30 Jul 4
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- Mine is on the wash side, because the contractor didn't think to ask me! I wish I could switch it! nt - Kelli in TN 11:17 Jul 4
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- We switched ours in this house. nt - Ellie 12:17 Jul 4
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- We switched ours in this house. nt - Ellie 12:17 Jul 4
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- It's harder to get a good seal with a plastic disposal cover..... - Claire 11:15 Jul 4
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- Mine is on the rinse side. If you fill your sink with soapy water to wash/soak, you won't want to drain it in to put something down the disposal. nt. - Whisperlily 11:05 Jul 4
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- Mine is on the wash side. I think that's backwards, but it works for me. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 10:56 Jul 4
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- Native Wahingtonian here- it just isn't the 4th if it doesn't rain! (m) - camibami 20:13 Jul 4
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- I have to admit, I was looking forward to watching fireworks without cocooning up in a sleeping bag this year. Sigh. So much for that dream. nt - Natalieclare 13:28 Jul 4
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- Here! Have some! 95°, sunny and 100% humidity here. That spells B-L-A-H in my book! nt - Doran 12:31 Jul 4
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- You poor thing!! - Carrie in WA 14:05 Jul 4
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- You poor thing!! - Carrie in WA 14:05 Jul 4
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- Sun's out here, just back from getting berries for jam--thought the thuncerstorms last night might be nuclear war 'til the rain started. :o) nt - Carrie in WA 11:48 Jul 4
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- Where did you go and what kind of berries did you get? - Natalieclare 13:25 Jul 4
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- Spooner's........ - Carrie in WA 14:01 Jul 4
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- That's where my dh bought his rasp.canes. I've never been there though. $6!!! That's great! nt - Natalieclare 14:58 Jul 4
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- That's where my dh bought his rasp.canes. I've never been there though. $6!!! That's great! nt - Natalieclare 14:58 Jul 4
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- Spooner's........ - Carrie in WA 14:01 Jul 4
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- The sun is here again, too, but unfortunately we didn't get any rain! (nt) - Colleen 12:01 Jul 4
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- Where did you go and what kind of berries did you get? - Natalieclare 13:25 Jul 4
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- LOL. Poor Colleen. I'm off to buy a float so I can lounge in my pool. I figure the boys are old enough now not to ruin it. :) nt - Ria 10:45 Jul 4
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- Oh, I'm fine! We've had weeks of gorgeous weather. What we need is some real rain. I take it your downpours have ended? (nt) - Colleen 10:48 Jul 4
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- Last week we got 11.74 inches of rain in our backyard. Amazing! We're still getting the occasional pop-up thunderstorm. nt - Ria 13:12 Jul 4
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- It did cool things down nicely. The days were getting a bit too warm for my taste. nt - Crissy in WA 10:53 Jul 4
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- I would like a downpour or two (or 100) :+) nt - Kate CA 10:51 Jul 4
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- Yep, nothing but sweat here...hot and humid (the latter is rare). nt - Laurel in CA 11:36 Jul 4
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- Yep, nothing but sweat here...hot and humid (the latter is rare). nt - Laurel in CA 11:36 Jul 4
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- Last week we got 11.74 inches of rain in our backyard. Amazing! We're still getting the occasional pop-up thunderstorm. nt - Ria 13:12 Jul 4
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- Oh, I'm fine! We've had weeks of gorgeous weather. What we need is some real rain. I take it your downpours have ended? (nt) - Colleen 10:48 Jul 4
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- Re: I'm looking for a direct-sales company with "Bath and Body Works" type products. . .does it exist? (m) - tess at the beach 16:41 Jul 4
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- The Body Shop has a direct-sales line... - LN 15:20 Jul 4
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- Country Bunny has some really nice lotions and creams and skin care... - Ellie 12:21 Jul 4
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- Country Bunny (link only, otherwise nt) - Robin in NC 11:47 Jul 4
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- I know that Mary Kay... - nancypants 10:45 Jul 4
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- Head smack. . .why couldn't I think of that. A question. . .(m) - Bryan (a mom) 10:51 Jul 4
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- They would be more than thrilled as everyone there would be a potential customer! :^D nt - nancypants 15:41 Jul 4
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- Yes! My sil does these kinds of parties, though I forget what they call them. Standard MO for MK. ;-) nt - leslie in tx 10:55 Jul 4
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- They would be more than thrilled as everyone there would be a potential customer! :^D nt - nancypants 15:41 Jul 4
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- Head smack. . .why couldn't I think of that. A question. . .(m) - Bryan (a mom) 10:51 Jul 4
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- I have the same type hair - what works for me is (M) - one_l_michele 16:18 Jul 4
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- Something that works for me is (m) - Sharon in SC 15:38 Jul 4
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- Thanks, ladies. I will relay the suggestions. Surely something here will work! nt - Anna 13:58 Jul 4
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- A question, right up my alley.... - April in VA 13:20 Jul 4
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- Pic - April in VA 13:21 Jul 4
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- Oops, that didn't work....Pic - April in VA 13:22 Jul 4
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- Oops, that didn't work....Pic - April in VA 13:22 Jul 4
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- Pic - April in VA 13:21 Jul 4
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- Oh...I have the perfect hair dryer for you.... - TAmmy 13:03 Jul 4
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- I use Pureology hair products--pricey, but I'm worth it, lol. And my dd who has thick wavy hair... - Ellie 12:22 Jul 4
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- I have super thick hair with natural wave. I use Aveda products and barely need to style it. A few minutes of blow-drying with just my hands - no brush or comb. (nt) - Colleen 12:04 Jul 4
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- I understand this problem. What works for me... - lynn 11:41 Jul 4
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- Oh, I know the answer to this one... my dd has similar hair... - Robin in Tx 11:35 Jul 4
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- "Sleek" shampoo and conditioner, and the hair treatment. It's by Matrix. Link enclosed nt - Niffercoo 11:29 Jul 4
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- I like this too. nt - Julie in AK 20:22 Jul 4
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- I like this too. nt - Julie in AK 20:22 Jul 4
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- Does she use a round brush while blow drying? (m) - Erica in PA 11:24 Jul 4
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- My hair is more curly than wavy especially since (m) - Scarlett 11:01 Jul 4
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- I use Pantene (m) - threelops 10:58 Jul 4
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- We shop in the 'black hair care' section and have had the most success there (m) - leslie in tx 10:52 Jul 4
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- She doesn't have curly hair. It's straight but slightly wavy, very thick, Asian hair. nt - Anna 11:16 Jul 4
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- Well, I should have said, "Think outside the box." ;-) I had to for hair so different from mine. nt - leslie in tx 22:28 Jul 4
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- Well, I should have said, "Think outside the box." ;-) I had to for hair so different from mine. nt - leslie in tx 22:28 Jul 4
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- She doesn't have curly hair. It's straight but slightly wavy, very thick, Asian hair. nt - Anna 11:16 Jul 4
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- I skipped my senior year... - Laurie in SEA 18:19 Jul 4
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- Dh and I both skipped our senior years, but I think our situations were a little different... That said, I certainly have no regrets about going to college a year early. nt - abbeyej 15:05 Jul 4
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- Why not do both? (more) - Anne 12:57 Jul 4
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- I say call the community college and find out what they require... - Ellie 12:29 Jul 4
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- Based on your info it sounds like he more than ready to start college. nt - Self777 11:27 Jul 4
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- I'd let him do it. - Claire 11:17 Jul 4
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- I would NOT recommend him skipping his senior year, but there's another option that might work. (m) - Whisperlily 11:13 Jul 4
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- Yes, some schools do a running start. but - kalanamak 11:30 Jul 4
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- Actually, I think most community colleges do not require a GED or high school diploma for entrance, - Claire 11:19 Jul 4
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- Yes, some schools do a running start. but - kalanamak 11:30 Jul 4
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- I vote for letting him choose. He's made good decisions: reward him. nt. - kalanamak 11:11 Jul 4
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- Depends upon where you are how friendly the cc is (m) - leslie in tx 10:58 Jul 4
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- Based on the limited information you shared (m) - Scarlett 10:50 Jul 4
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- Julie, my apologies that my post hit you the wrong way. - KarenNC 21:27 Jul 4
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- Thanks, Karen. My son's *favorite* (lovey) stuffed animal is a chameleon. (nt - Julie in AK 7:06 Jul 5
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- Thanks, Karen. My son's *favorite* (lovey) stuffed animal is a chameleon. (nt - Julie in AK 7:06 Jul 5
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- Julie - Melissa in NC 17:34 Jul 4
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- Thanks for the reminder. nt - Gigi 13:48 Jul 4
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- I think we have all been offended from time to time on this board.... (more) - Pam L 12:10 Jul 4
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- Julie, I'm not sure you know... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 10:14 Jul 4
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- Thanks everyone -- and it probably would have struck me completely differently if I knew what a skink was. (more) - Julie in AK 20:18 Jul 4
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- Thanks everyone -- and it probably would have struck me completely differently if I knew what a skink was. (more) - Julie in AK 20:18 Jul 4
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- I'm so sorry Robin. That stinks. I hope you recover from the whole event quickly. ((())) nt - battlemaiden 10:58 Jul 4
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- I can understand your DH feeling violated. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 10:50 Jul 4
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- So sorry! Yes, glad it wasn't worse. (nt) - Colleen 10:37 Jul 4
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- Re: Our business was robbed early Saturday Morning... (m) long - Pam L 9:42 Jul 4
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- It may have lost its Vitamin C value. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 13:20 Jul 4
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- Why, though? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:49 Jul 4
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- Vitamin C is unstable and oxidizes quickly in heat. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 16:59 Jul 4
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- Once it's outside the orange and exposed to oxygen is the key then, I guess. Because oranges get plenty hot! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:13 Jul 4
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- Once it's outside the orange and exposed to oxygen is the key then, I guess. Because oranges get plenty hot! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:13 Jul 4
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- Vitamin C is unstable and oxidizes quickly in heat. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 16:59 Jul 4
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- Why, though? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:49 Jul 4
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- Once again, reasonable minds differ, splitting right down the middle between the "keep" and "toss" camps! nt - OKCyndi, observer of food spoilage issues on the board 10:25 Jul 4
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- Yes, and I inevitably fall on the side of those who aren't as dedicated to the modern American dedication to round-the-clock refrigeration. (nt) - Colleen 10:38 Jul 4
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- Or, instant spoiling once "THE DATE" comes to hand. nt - Sunny 10:45 Jul 4
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- Hmmm....I *am* dedicated to convoluted sentences, though...! (nt) - Colleen 10:39 Jul 4
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- Or, instant spoiling once "THE DATE" comes to hand. nt - Sunny 10:45 Jul 4
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- Yes, and I inevitably fall on the side of those who aren't as dedicated to the modern American dedication to round-the-clock refrigeration. (nt) - Colleen 10:38 Jul 4
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- Smell it. You'll be able to tell if it's "off." nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 10:18 Jul 4
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- OJ is easy to tell... taste a sip. If it's sour it's trash. If not, it's fine. You won't get sick with sour oj. nt - Sunny 10:03 Jul 4
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- I'd toss it. nt - Vkay 9:24 Jul 4
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- I have food issues, so into the garbage it would go. nt - Michele in MN 9:20 Jul 4
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- It's fine. nt - newHSmominTX 8:58 Jul 4
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- Try this... - Janie 8:54 Jul 4
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- Thank you - that's perfect! nt - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:06 Jul 4
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- Thank you - that's perfect! nt - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:06 Jul 4
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- Suddenly, my day is looking very, very good in comparison. You have all my sympathy (nt) - Lucy in Australia 19:12 Jul 4
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- Jenni, just reading this has me huddled in the corner!! I thought I had it bad! m - Veronica 12:13 Jul 4
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- I went through this in February/March of this year. I still remember it vividly. - battlemaiden 11:11 Jul 4
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- Oh, Jenni!! I am literally laughing out loud at your vent! You poor thing! (m) - Elaine 11:11 Jul 4
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- Repeat after me: "I'm sorry, but I must say no." Use those words after any suggestion for any more guests until you find your marbles. nt - Bryan (a mom) 10:59 Jul 4
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- Oh my! I am exhausted reading this. Gently--are you being too nice to people? And what's with the lawsuit? nt - strider 10:50 Jul 4
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- Sounds to me like you're over-scheduling yourself and your family. Why not draw the line? (nt) - Colleen 10:35 Jul 4
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- Yep, I agree w/ Colleen. nt - Ria 10:46 Jul 4
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- Yep, I agree w/ Colleen. nt - Ria 10:46 Jul 4
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- Kick 'em out, shove 'em out, WAAAAY out! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 10:29 Jul 4
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- I am exhausted just reading that.... (very entertaining though LOL )... *hugs* nt - Pam L 9:52 Jul 4
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- (Jenni)... I think your pancake threat was a riot. Just outside Hanoi, I saw restaurants *advertising* dog-- gross, huh? [nt] - Anita in KC 9:29 Jul 4
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- Not any grosser than, say, chicken. Trust me-I've had it. Not gross at all (m) - camibami 20:25 Jul 4
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- Not any grosser than, say, chicken. Trust me-I've had it. Not gross at all (m) - camibami 20:25 Jul 4
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- I'm laughing too hard. Next pancakes: "long pig". nt except what long pig is - kalanamak 9:17 Jul 4
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- Big hugs!! you have my sympathy.. I would have