- LOL (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:45 Jul 11
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- No porch, just out on the grass, usually. I often slept outside when I was a kid - along with my stargazing brother and his telescope. My guys sleep outside more often than not in the summer. Too many mosquitoes tonight, though. (nt) - Colleen 23:06 Jul 11
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- Two of mine have mosquito-netted sleeping hammocks (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:15 Jul 11
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- Two of mine have mosquito-netted sleeping hammocks (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:15 Jul 11
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- I love the *idea* of it, but - Dy 23:04 Jul 11
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- Ditto. nt - Needleroozer 23:06 Jul 11
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- Ditto. nt - Needleroozer 23:06 Jul 11
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- I've never done it but I've always admired the old southern houses with "sleeping porches." I hope you all have fun and cool off a bit. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:46 Jul 11
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- We did when I was a kid. The whole fam damily would be out there. - Patty in WA 22:16 Jul 11
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- My mom used to say this - I think I was about 28 before I realized what she was really saying. ;) nt - Amy in Orlando 22:47 Jul 11
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- My mom used to say this - I think I was about 28 before I realized what she was really saying. ;) nt - Amy in Orlando 22:47 Jul 11
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- What fun! We sleep under an ac set to 'turbo cool', lol. nt - Veronica 22:12 Jul 11
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- We fought our assessment last year and won. Go in with both guns blazing hon! :-) -m- - BirkenstockMom 21:00 Jul 11
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- Like Jann, we have twice successfully protested - Annie G 20:41 Jul 11
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- We have twice and 'won' both times... - Jann in TX 20:36 Jul 11
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- I'm glad to know that you were able to get yours reduced... - Amy in NY 20:50 Jul 11
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- We have recently had problems with properties being over-assessed in our county (m) - katalaska 20:41 Jul 11
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- Unfortunately, our town switched to an appointed sole assessor last year... - Amy in NY 20:52 Jul 11
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- Unfortunately, our town switched to an appointed sole assessor last year... - Amy in NY 20:52 Jul 11
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- I'm glad to know that you were able to get yours reduced... - Amy in NY 20:50 Jul 11
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- Pastel?--I would just wash them together unless they are poor quality--newer dyes do not have to be set with vinegar. nt - Jann in TX 20:38 Jul 11
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- I would throw in some viniger to set the color on the first wash. nt - Christina in OR 20:26 Jul 11
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- um. WHY? nt - Corb 20:32 Jul 11
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- Older dyes needed to be 'set' and vinegar was often used - Jann in TX 20:40 Jul 11
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- Thanks, I was wondering, too. But what is a sizing chemical? nt - Amy in NY 20:56 Jul 11
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- Like spray starch, I think. nt - FlockOfSillies 22:00 Jul 11
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- Like spray starch, I think. nt - FlockOfSillies 22:00 Jul 11
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- Thanks, I was wondering, too. But what is a sizing chemical? nt - Amy in NY 20:56 Jul 11
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- Older dyes needed to be 'set' and vinegar was often used - Jann in TX 20:40 Jul 11
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- um. WHY? nt - Corb 20:32 Jul 11
(3)
- I'm reluctant to let my ds play any electronic stuff at other homes. - Kristine out of lurking 21:43 Jul 11
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- Why? Can't you just talk to his friend's mom and see what games they're playing? (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:52 Jul 11
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- No, it wouldn't matter. - Kristine out of lurking 23:04 Jul 11
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- Sorry if I sounded sharp, it's just been a sore point here! (nt) - Kristine out of lurking 23:16 Jul 11
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- Sorry if I sounded sharp, it's just been a sore point here! (nt) - Kristine out of lurking 23:16 Jul 11
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- No, it wouldn't matter. - Kristine out of lurking 23:04 Jul 11
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- Why? Can't you just talk to his friend's mom and see what games they're playing? (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:52 Jul 11
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- Attractions here are the river and the farm, but that doesn't help you. ;-) We have a big rec room in a detached machine shed and that's where kids can mess around (foosball, etc). Which is good, because I do *not* want them in the house. (nt) - Colleen 20:35 Jul 11
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- Pool table. Foosball table. Full refrigerator. Nice mom who says, "Boy, I'm glad to see you. I've MISSED you!" - Patty in WA 20:23 Jul 11
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- You make a GREAT point, Patty! - Amy in Orlando 20:26 Jul 11
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- You make a GREAT point, Patty! - Amy in Orlando 20:26 Jul 11
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- Basketball net, food, soccer goal, food, dh that plays WITH them, food, and food. nt - PariSarah 20:11 Jul 11
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- LOL - I agree with Sarah (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:24 Jul 11
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- And I agree with Amy AND Sarah. nt - Patty in WA 21:00 Jul 11
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- And I agree with Amy AND Sarah. nt - Patty in WA 21:00 Jul 11
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- LOL - I agree with Sarah (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:24 Jul 11
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- 5 nt - Amy in Orlando 19:53 Jul 11
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- Thanks, I was just checking to see if my 9 yr would be ok -- I think he would -- he's read all the books and such nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 20:02 Jul 11
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- Unless your 6-yr-old is very familiar with the whole HP series, and even then, I wouldn't take him (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:55 Jul 11
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- I would not take a 6 year old. Very intense. nt - Alexandra 19:49 Jul 11
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- Love it! :) nt - katalaska 20:47 Jul 11
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- OK - your son is funn-eee! I loved that. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:55 Jul 11
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- Cute joke! Thanks for the laugh. nt. - CactusPair 19:36 Jul 11
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- Well, Pooh. I did take notes, but I won't share. HAH! - Patty in WA 19:38 Jul 11
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- One of these days, Patty, we'll not just pass in the distance. We will actually meet. I'll call LB and get a run-down. Thanks! nt - Crissy 21:26 Jul 11
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- Oh, you can call me, too. I was just being a snot. - Patty in WA 21:42 Jul 11
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- Hi Crissy- call me. Patty- I'm texting you! nt - Needleroozer 22:08 Jul 11
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- Oh, good. DH is getting really annoyed at all my tms. Seems he would rather be doing something else. - Patty in WA 22:15 Jul 11
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- I love tm-ing. Useful tool. I am up if you want to call me- way too hot to sleep yet. nt - Needleroozer 22:18 Jul 11
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- Well, I called but no answer. TTFN--maybe tomorrow??????? nt - Patty in WA 22:22 Jul 11
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- That was fun! Now sleep. :-) nt - Needleroozer 23:07 Jul 11
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- That was fun! Now sleep. :-) nt - Needleroozer 23:07 Jul 11
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- Well, I called but no answer. TTFN--maybe tomorrow??????? nt - Patty in WA 22:22 Jul 11
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- I love tm-ing. Useful tool. I am up if you want to call me- way too hot to sleep yet. nt - Needleroozer 22:18 Jul 11
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- Oh, good. DH is getting really annoyed at all my tms. Seems he would rather be doing something else. - Patty in WA 22:15 Jul 11
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- Hi Crissy- call me. Patty- I'm texting you! nt - Needleroozer 22:08 Jul 11
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- Oh, you can call me, too. I was just being a snot. - Patty in WA 21:42 Jul 11
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- One of these days, Patty, we'll not just pass in the distance. We will actually meet. I'll call LB and get a run-down. Thanks! nt - Crissy 21:26 Jul 11
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- Hair spray usually will get out ink - just spray on a good layer of it and rub it off. nt - kcp 20:31 Jul 11
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- Hair Spray. NT - Lh. 20:30 Jul 11
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- Goo Gone? nt - Holly in FL 20:09 Jul 11
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- Don't know--my dd's doll never lost her ink, but we get headaches from nail polish remover, so didn't try that one. nt - Karin 19:08 Jul 11
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- Nail polish remover? nt - claire up north 18:47 Jul 11
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- Somebody just invented a tongue toothbrush! You know, so you can brush your teeth with your tongue... - aubrey 18:18 Jul 11
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- Hey, I HAVE a tounge toothbrush! nt - happymainemom 18:49 Jul 11
(2)
- Yeah, the guy was extolling the versatility & functionality of the tongue--apparently it is an underused appendage, lol. nt - aubrey 18:59 Jul 11
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- Oops...I read that wrong. I thought you meant to brush your tounge. hmmm.....guess I'll have to check that one out! nt - happymainemom 18:51 Jul 11
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- Yeah, the guy was extolling the versatility & functionality of the tongue--apparently it is an underused appendage, lol. nt - aubrey 18:59 Jul 11
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- Hey, I HAVE a tounge toothbrush! nt - happymainemom 18:49 Jul 11
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- If you really want a set now, get this one. - lovemykids 20:17 Jul 11
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- I second the library sales (m) - Staci in MO 20:38 Jul 11
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- OH, I am *so* glad you reminded me of this. Our Friends of the Library is having a sale THIS weekend!!! nt - katalaska 20:45 Jul 11
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- OH, I am *so* glad you reminded me of this. Our Friends of the Library is having a sale THIS weekend!!! nt - katalaska 20:45 Jul 11
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- I second the library sales (m) - Staci in MO 20:38 Jul 11
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- I don't know anything about the Grolier encyclopedia, but I found this site (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:04 Jul 11
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- Thanks for the link! That is VERY helpful (I tried to look on Amazon, search via Google, etc.). nt - katalaska 20:46 Jul 11
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- Thanks for the link! That is VERY helpful (I tried to look on Amazon, search via Google, etc.). nt - katalaska 20:46 Jul 11
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- I'm downright offended you didn't include my "recipe". Harrumph! ;-D (nt) - Colleen 18:41 Jul 11
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- We love it here!!! But, for our two non-readers, we just have their older siblings read them what's next. (nt) - A.Marie 21:53 Jul 11
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- I have it and like it in some ways, but one difficulty I've found... - Whitney in KY 17:50 Jul 11
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- Yes. nt - Becky (Alberta) 18:19 Jul 11
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- Great! Thanks! Nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 18:34 Jul 11
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- Great! Thanks! Nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 18:34 Jul 11
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- Did you call a "local guy"? - Dy 21:10 Jul 11
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- I second Dy's suggestion. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:18 Jul 11
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- It's a locally owned a/c repair place (m) - Susan 21:23 Jul 11
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- Uh, yeah. You're in a tough market right now. {{{hugs}}} (m) - Dy 21:52 Jul 11
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- I didn't realize you were in the NO area. You just might be stuck, then. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:45 Jul 11
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- Uh, yeah. You're in a tough market right now. {{{hugs}}} (m) - Dy 21:52 Jul 11
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- It's a locally owned a/c repair place (m) - Susan 21:23 Jul 11
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- I second Dy's suggestion. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:18 Jul 11
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- We just paid $865 to replace the coils. Our 2400 sq ft home has two units (m) - Sharon in SC 18:31 Jul 11
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- My friends just replaced ours (they own the house). (m) - Whisperlily 17:37 Jul 11
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- We just got a quote for our SC house... - Kari C in FL 17:15 Jul 11
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- Awww, what a perfect thread to wind down the board on a 100 degree day. I'm verklempt. Group hug!! (nt) - Colleen...and Mike 18:45 Jul 11
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- Are you enjoying your hot weather? Wasn't it really cold there recently? nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:14 Jul 11
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- It's definitely gone from one extreme to the other! LOL (nt) - Colleen 19:22 Jul 11
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- Can I have your cold weather? I hate this hot stuff! (in TN) Just breeds more mosquitos -ugh nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:25 Jul 11 (1)
- It's definitely gone from one extreme to the other! LOL (nt) - Colleen 19:22 Jul 11
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- Are you enjoying your hot weather? Wasn't it really cold there recently? nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:14 Jul 11
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- Funny. I just had one before getting on here. I buy them at Costco - in the bigger 16 oz plastic bottles/24 in the case. The lime one is my favorite, but Costco doesn't sell those. nt - Susan in OR 18:37 Jul 11
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- Yes, it's wonderful, isn't it?! nt - Ria 18:18 Jul 11
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- Mike's are my summertime fave....just for fun her are some of "his" sayings....m - Tap, tap, tap 18:17 Jul 11
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- Mine (Cranberry Lemondade) says, "Everyone thinks they have good taste. In your case it's right under your nose." nt - Crissy in WA 18:20 Jul 11
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- Mine (Cranberry Lemondade) says, "Everyone thinks they have good taste. In your case it's right under your nose." nt - Crissy in WA 18:20 Jul 11
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- I've had two (sm) - Doran 18:15 Jul 11
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- Be sure to try the Green Apple as well as the Lime flavour. Nice. nt - Becky (Alberta) 18:07 Jul 11
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- The Lime is tasty! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:27 Jul 11
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- The Lime is tasty! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:27 Jul 11
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- What's a "Mike's?" nt - Holly in FL 17:46 Jul 11
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- Mike's Hard Lemonade. I'm not sure what's in it. Rum? nm - Remudamom 17:59 Jul 11
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- Nope...just malt beverage. I know because they sell them in the beer stores here in highly alcohol-regulated PA where you can't even buy wine unless it's at a state store. :( nt - Ria 18:20 Jul 11
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- Alcohol of any type is only sold in Liquor Stores here. (never in a supermarket or Kwik-E-Mart). And Alberta is the only province where the stores are privately owned. In other Prov., the Gov't owns them. nt - Becky (Alberta) 18:27 Jul 11
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- It's crazy here. Beer can only be sold in the state-approved beer store (along w/ the Mike's). Wine, hard liquor, and wine coolers are from the state liquor store. And a 6 pack can only be purchased at a bar! nt - Ria 18:33 Jul 11 (4)
- Alcohol of any type is only sold in Liquor Stores here. (never in a supermarket or Kwik-E-Mart). And Alberta is the only province where the stores are privately owned. In other Prov., the Gov't owns them. nt - Becky (Alberta) 18:27 Jul 11
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- Mike's Hard Berry reads "premium malt beverage" and "flavored beer" ? - MoniMoni 18:12 Jul 11
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- "Malted" is just a general USA advertising term for most fermented grains...in Mike's it is technically a vodka nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:20 Jul 11
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- Interesting. The Canadian packaging says Vodka Alcoholic Beverage. 5% alc./vol. nt - Becky (Alberta) 18:25 Jul 11
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- Oh. My. Something. It has vodka? *dashing out the door, keys in hand, to race quickly to the liquor mart for a Mike's* - BirkenstockMom 21:05 Jul 11 (1)
- Fascinating. The PA version says something about a malted beverage. nt - Ria 18:35 Jul 11
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- Here it is : 5% alc/vol Premium malt beverage with natural and artificial colors...nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:31 Jul 11
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- Can not resist....Darn...now I have to open it....ahhhhhhhhh...mmm Lime! nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:33 Jul 11
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- That's just mean!! :) nt - Ria 18:34 Jul 11
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- I will share....come on over. I even have several flavors ! nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:47 Jul 11
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- I will share....come on over. I even have several flavors ! nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:47 Jul 11
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- That's just mean!! :) nt - Ria 18:34 Jul 11
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- Can not resist....Darn...now I have to open it....ahhhhhhhhh...mmm Lime! nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:33 Jul 11
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- Interesting. The Canadian packaging says Vodka Alcoholic Beverage. 5% alc./vol. nt - Becky (Alberta) 18:25 Jul 11
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- "Malted" is just a general USA advertising term for most fermented grains...in Mike's it is technically a vodka nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:20 Jul 11
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- Vodka. nt - Becky (Alberta) 18:08 Jul 11
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- Nope...just malt beverage. I know because they sell them in the beer stores here in highly alcohol-regulated PA where you can't even buy wine unless it's at a state store. :( nt - Ria 18:20 Jul 11
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- Mike's Hard Lemonade. I'm not sure what's in it. Rum? nm - Remudamom 17:59 Jul 11
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- My 11 yr old has been playing for two years. - Corb 20:32 Jul 11
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- Drums 101... - Mary in Florida 17:46 Jul 11
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- Do the real deal (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 17:12 Jul 11
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- My son is more into Maplestory. WOW allows all language and such, Mstory doesn't nt - Corb 22:09 Jul 11
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- My olders play it. It's harmless, IMO. nt - Veronica 20:47 Jul 11
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- I will let you know what his screen name is in case you ever see him - Christina in OR 20:24 Jul 11
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- It's where I got my name. My ds10 plays. We think it's great. NT - Night Elf 18:15 Jul 11
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- WoW players & Christians here...if nothing else, it will teach "social skills" and improve reading. - 5wolfcubs 18:03 Jul 11
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- The above is nt, but I'll add here that we're on the Shandris server. nt - 5wolfcubs 18:04 Jul 11
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- The above is nt, but I'll add here that we're on the Shandris server. nt - 5wolfcubs 18:04 Jul 11
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- I know a lot of Christians don't allow it because of the magic casting and fighting demons and such, but truly it is harmless... - GothicGyrl 17:23 Jul 11 (1)
- Well, I absolutely love it, however, I do not let my 13 yo (or his little brother) play it. -m- - BirkenstockMom 17:03 Jul 11
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- I can tell you it is addictive! (m) - MaryM 17:01 Jul 11
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- I don't know about it, but if you get bad reviews from the other WTMamas, maybe you could try this.. - aubrey 16:58 Jul 11
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- In my ideal world, my kids wouldn't play WOW at 10, but my oldest son was playing at that age (m) - Melinda in VT 16:57 Jul 11
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- In my situation, I am the evil biological mother. - Night Elf 19:04 Jul 11
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- Not quite the same boat, but similar situation - strider 18:39 Jul 11
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- I have a kid in the same boat, just a little older.... - myfunnybunch 18:06 Jul 11
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- My Dad... - jmgconner 17:25 Jul 11
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- Well, I didn't have a stepmother, and my dad only had us for a week or less once or twice a year... - aubrey 16:55 Jul 11
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- I have to agree about the silence... - amy g. 17:43 Jul 11
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- I have to agree about the silence... - amy g. 17:43 Jul 11
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- One rule my mom had with my dad is that he was to follow any rules she gave him when we spent our time with him. - GothicGyrl 16:48 Jul 11
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- nothing I can do to change it - we have no paperwork - Christina in OR 16:58 Jul 11 (1)
- Happy B-Day, Patty! Wish I could coordinate our Cannon Beach camp trips with you sometime! nt - Dana in OR 20:51 Jul 11
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- Well, let me know when you can come out. - Patty in WA 21:01 Jul 11
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- Well, let me know when you can come out. - Patty in WA 21:01 Jul 11
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- Happy Birthday, Patty!!!! I hope by the time I'm 50 I can figure out my regular old cell phone. I wanna be cool like you! nt - Amy in Orlando 20:02 Jul 11
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- Amy, if you get an iPhone, you don't have to figure anything out. - Patty in WA 20:19 Jul 11
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- ROFL - I can do braindeath! I'll put it on my Christmas list. ;) nt - Amy in Orlando 21:21 Jul 11
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- ROFL - I can do braindeath! I'll put it on my Christmas list. ;) nt - Amy in Orlando 21:21 Jul 11
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- Amy, if you get an iPhone, you don't have to figure anything out. - Patty in WA 20:19 Jul 11
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- Happy BD!nt - Alexandra 19:52 Jul 11
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- Oh, happy birthday, Patty! - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:34 Jul 11
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- My birthday was Saturday, 07-07-07...not today...but this is the first chance I have had to respond - Patty in WA 19:34 Jul 11
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- Hooray! nt - Karin 19:16 Jul 11
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- Happy Birthday! Today is my b-day too - I'm 34. nt - KIN 19:09 Jul 11
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- Happy b'day, KIN! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:35 Jul 11
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- Oh, KIN! Happy Birthday, and all to yourself! Mine was 07-07-07...see other post... - Patty in WA 19:30 Jul 11
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- Happy b'day, KIN! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:35 Jul 11
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- What? It was TODAY? I feel like a dolt. Merry Birthday, my friend, and Happy New Year! (nt) - Colleen 18:47 Jul 11
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- No!!!!! Oh, dear....I'll post what happened...nt - Patty in WA 19:30 Jul 11
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- No!!!!! Oh, dear....I'll post what happened...nt - Patty in WA 19:30 Jul 11
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- Happy Birthday!!! What a blast! (nm) - Miz Booshay 18:31 Jul 11
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- Happy 50th! Enjoy your iPhone! nt - Yvette in CA 17:28 Jul 11
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- Happy, Happy Birthday~ nt - Tammyla 17:15 Jul 11
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- OHM-mmm --- the artist formerly known as Patty in WA (sm) - Doran 17:01 Jul 11
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- Aaaah...sweet! I am jealous of the iphone. nt - Old Dominion Heather 16:58 Jul 11
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- You have been assimilated. Please resume your duties. :) nt - GothicGyrl 16:49 Jul 11
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- You are so cool, Patty! Dh is biding his time for an iPhone. ;-) nt - Jami in TX 16:26 Jul 11
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- We will just start calling you Bluetooth Babe. That can be your new name, Patty! :+) I am SO glad you had a lovely day!! nt - Kate CA 16:21 Jul 11
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- That's COOL!! I hate cell phones, and I want one. Someday! nt - PariSarah 16:09 Jul 11
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- So cool, even though I thought you were pretty hip before. I'm glad you had a great time. :-) nt - karenciavo 15:57 Jul 11
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- Happy Birthday and Congrats on the iPhone! nt - Deidre in GA 15:53 Jul 11
(0)
- And from now on, double posts are just part of being OLD!!!!! sigh. - Patty in WA 15:51 Jul 11
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- LOL!! Shouldn't this go under "you know your a WTM-er when you..." post?.... - WTMindy 15:45 Jul 11
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- By the by...(m) - Colleen 15:34 Jul 11
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- Bwaaa ha ha ha! I'm game!! - PariSarah 15:53 Jul 11
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- And you're still laughing? You're my *hero*!! nt - aubrey 16:33 Jul 11
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- What's our chant? "Push 'em out! Push 'em out! WAAAY OUT!!! nt - Old Dominion Heather 17:01 Jul 11
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- Or, "Show me The Baby! "nt - Crissy in WA 17:46 Jul 11
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- Now, *that* made my laugh, Crissy! I so loved Cuba in that movie. :-D (nt) - Colleen 18:55 Jul 11
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- Oooh, one of my few brushes with fame is that I washed clothes in the same laundromat... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:40 Jul 11
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- So, what did you have him sign? :-) nt - WTMindy 20:46 Jul 11
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- I would say... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:51 Jul 11
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- I would say... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:51 Jul 11
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- Underbritches, eh? Would those be boxers or briefs? Inquiring minds want to know! (nt) - Colleen 20:41 Jul 11
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- Law, Colleen, I am not really clear on that anymore. Briefs, IIRC. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:45 Jul 11
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- Law, Colleen, I am not really clear on that anymore. Briefs, IIRC. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:45 Jul 11
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- So, what did you have him sign? :-) nt - WTMindy 20:46 Jul 11
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- Oooh, one of my few brushes with fame is that I washed clothes in the same laundromat... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:40 Jul 11
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- I'm thinking more, "We're going DOWN, we're going DOWN, we're going DOWN!" nt - PariSarah 18:11 Jul 11
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- I love that movie. And I love your posts. Wish I could come help, um, feed you Mexican food, etc. & help you go into labor. nt - aubrey 18:13 Jul 11
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- Why does it induce labor? I went into labor after Mexican food with my first dc. nt - lovemykids 20:21 Jul 11
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- I think 'cause when you're 9 months pregnant, *something* is going to immediately preceed labor -- and we all eat pretty regularly... ;o) I've heard promises of every sort of food known to man as surefire induction techniques. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:45 Jul 11
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- Yes, I'm afraid that's it. It hasn't actually ever worked for me, lol. nt - aubrey 22:56 Jul 11
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- Yes, I'm afraid that's it. It hasn't actually ever worked for me, lol. nt - aubrey 22:56 Jul 11
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- I think 'cause when you're 9 months pregnant, *something* is going to immediately preceed labor -- and we all eat pretty regularly... ;o) I've heard promises of every sort of food known to man as surefire induction techniques. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:45 Jul 11
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- After church tomorrow (ok, IF you waddle to church tomorrow), go to... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:43 Jul 11
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- Did I lose a day or four? Why am I going to church tomorrow? Orange ginger, though--will try. nt - PariSarah 20:12 Jul 11
(2)
- Snort. Ok. it's not Saturday night. I'm clearly losing my everlovin' mind. But the board's about to flip, so no one will ever know. *shhhh* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:43 Jul 11
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- ROFL!! nt - Crissy 21:29 Jul 11
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- ROFL!! nt - Crissy 21:29 Jul 11
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- Snort. Ok. it's not Saturday night. I'm clearly losing my everlovin' mind. But the board's about to flip, so no one will ever know. *shhhh* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:43 Jul 11
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- Er, the above is for Sarah, o' course. I'm a bit late for you, Ms. A. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:47 Jul 11
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- Did I lose a day or four? Why am I going to church tomorrow? Orange ginger, though--will try. nt - PariSarah 20:12 Jul 11
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- Why does it induce labor? I went into labor after Mexican food with my first dc. nt - lovemykids 20:21 Jul 11
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- I love that movie. And I love your posts. Wish I could come help, um, feed you Mexican food, etc. & help you go into labor. nt - aubrey 18:13 Jul 11
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- Now, *that* made my laugh, Crissy! I so loved Cuba in that movie. :-D (nt) - Colleen 18:55 Jul 11
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- Or, "Show me The Baby! "nt - Crissy in WA 17:46 Jul 11
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- What's our chant? "Push 'em out! Push 'em out! WAAAY OUT!!! nt - Old Dominion Heather 17:01 Jul 11
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- And you're still laughing? You're my *hero*!! nt - aubrey 16:33 Jul 11
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- Bwaaa ha ha ha! I'm game!! - PariSarah 15:53 Jul 11
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- Also, has anyone used "Teaching Geography Through Art" ? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 15:19 Jul 11
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- Re: Need directions to the geography game Take Off! (just bought at Salvation Army for $0.85!) nt - Katty 18:48 Jul 11
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- google the company or the game name and it should hopefully come up. nt - TinaM 18:42 Jul 11
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- S*x was way better at 30 than at 20. It got even better at 40 than at 30. At this rate, I'm going to be a raging s*x machine by the time I hit 50. Come on 50!! -nt - BirkenstockMom 21:09 Jul 11
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- The 30s are SO much better than the 20s! Actually, I'm liking the 40s even more! It's good to get older. Really! nt - lovemykids 20:23 Jul 11
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- What she said. REALLY! nt - Amy in Orlando 23:01 Jul 11
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- What she said. REALLY! nt - Amy in Orlando 23:01 Jul 11
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- Happy Birthday soon! more... - Ericaand3kids 20:16 Jul 11
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- Oooh, you're going to LOVE your thirties. Really. You will wonder why you didn't do them first. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:44 Jul 11
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- I turned 30 last November and LOVE it-I think I might have FINALLY come "of age." - Ida 17:49 Jul 11
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- I got a tombstone for my 30th... - Moira in MA 17:27 Jul 11
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- I love my 30's. It does get better as you get older... - Amy in NY 17:24 Jul 11
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- 30 sounds so young to me:) Happy B-day~nt - Tammyla 17:17 Jul 11
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- It is easy. Surround yourself w/ persons about 5 years older than yourself. (m) - MoniMoni 17:08 Jul 11
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- The best years of my life have been since I turned about 35 (now 42) NT - cin 17:02 Jul 11
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- I'm 44 next month; does THAT help?! nt - Kristine out of lurking 16:46 Jul 11
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- Turning 30 was awesome! I finally felt like a grown-up. LOL. nt - Daisy 16:33 Jul 11
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- 30's are great! You are a grown up, confident, mature woman, but your body has not started the slide into middle age yet! nt - Michelle T 16:09 Jul 11
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- 30's are good. 40's are even better!! You're only just starting to have fun, Linko! nt - Ria 15:51 Jul 11
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- Oh, honey!!! 30's are the BEST. Seriously. I should know, I'm ALMOST done with them. Only 8 more months and I'm 40. :-) nt - WTMindy 15:47 Jul 11
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- I was happy to be 30. I thought "I'll really, truely, never, ever be a teenager again"nt - kalanamak 15:47 Jul 11
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- Honey, I just turned 50. I have to say that while I am not a Year Marker, 30 was the one that got me the most. - Patty in WA 15:44 Jul 11
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- I felt the same way, but I loved my 30's! nt - Debbie C 15:38 Jul 11
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- I was very stressed out about being 29 going on 30, but I have to say - Karin 15:29 Jul 11
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- I didn't want to turn 30, but so far it's been the best time of my life (m) - threelops 15:26 Jul 11
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- Oh, my goodness that sounds young! I'm with Faithe and Kate. I was ready to move on to a new decade when I turned 30. I'm looking forward to turning 40 in a couple of years! : ) (nt) - Colleen 15:17 Jul 11
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- I was *so* happy to turn 30! So much had happened in my 20's and I finally felt like an adult. :+) nt - Kate CA 15:08 Jul 11
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- I LOVED turning 30 and LOVED turning 40 even more!!! - Mommyfaithe 15:03 Jul 11
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- Yikes! I guess I shouldn't really complain... - Mabelen 20:45 Jul 11
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- They climb onto my mom's deck, back their rears up to the doors and leave not so little piles for her every night! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:59 Jul 11
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- Well, our raccoons tore out our bathroom vents to move in. Would you..... - Kathy in MD 16:14 Jul 11
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- I have one making a nightly pass through my yard... - Terri in NS 15:42 Jul 11
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- Have you looked at The American Girls Body Book? It's well done, imo. My dd has also enjoyed the "Lily" series. - KJB at Eielson AFB 15:32 Jul 11
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- American Girl - The Care and Keeping of You, is a great book. nt. - orangeblossom 15:29 Jul 11
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- I would have preferred something Christian like this; but this is still our first choice! nt - Kristine out of lurking 16:47 Jul 11
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- The "Lily" series I linked above is Christian. I agree that the AG book is great. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 17:26 Jul 11
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- The "Lily" series I linked above is Christian. I agree that the AG book is great. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 17:26 Jul 11
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- I would have preferred something Christian like this; but this is still our first choice! nt - Kristine out of lurking 16:47 Jul 11
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- That is a miracle, and one I'd love! I'm waiting for ds4 to accomplish that much! Great job! nt - Kristiana 20:43 Jul 11
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- Mine did that, too! And my older dd took years and years and weary YEARS to train. Be ... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:55 Jul 11
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- Woohoo!!! You know... - Doran 18:20 Jul 11
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- Too bad rolls of fat on our thighs quit being cute at about the same time people quit cheering when we go potty:-) m - Brigitte in NC 18:58 Jul 11
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- Too bad rolls of fat on our thighs quit being cute at about the same time people quit cheering when we go potty:-) m - Brigitte in NC 18:58 Jul 11
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- Congratulations:O) Did you do anything different with this dc? nt - jubilee 15:03 Jul 11
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- Oh, wow! That has "wish I was there" written all OVER it! Happy vacating -- er... vacationing? Whichever. Either. Both. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:46 Jul 11
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- Wow! Have a great time! nt - jubilee 15:01 Jul 11
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- Tropical smoothie (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:44 Jul 11
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- Refreshing--mix nonfat orange or lime sherbet, diet 7 up, and ginger ale. Pour over ice. If you want alcahol, I hear that this is pretty good spiked with vodka, but I have never tried that..nt - Carol in Cal. 14:42 Jul 11
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- I don't have a blogger account, but you're welcome to add this recipe for Brazilian Limeade if you like: (m) - RedHen 14:41 Jul 11
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- Limeade... - abbeyej 14:35 Jul 11
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- Oh, and I love milk green tea boba (tapioca bubbles), but I don't make that at home. :o) nt - abbeyej 14:39 Jul 11
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- I love bubble tea! nt - Christina 15:56 Jul 11
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- I always get it when I'm at my happy place :-D - karenciavo 16:01 Jul 11
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- Hey, where do they have it? (Sounds like a useful thing to know...) :o) nt - abbeyej 16:03 Jul 11
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- China, at the Lotus Blossom Cafe. nt - karenciavo 16:20 Jul 11
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- Ooh, we haven't ever eaten in China 'cause of ds -- I'll make a point of it next time! :o) nt - abbeyej 16:24 Jul 11
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- Tasty snack credit :-) nt - karenciavo 17:10 Jul 11
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- "Sweetie, you have to take me to WDW -- I just found out they have boba!" nt - abbeyej 17:49 Jul 11
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- "Sweetie, you have to take me to WDW -- I just found out they have boba!" nt - abbeyej 17:49 Jul 11
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- Tasty snack credit :-) nt - karenciavo 17:10 Jul 11
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- Ooh, we haven't ever eaten in China 'cause of ds -- I'll make a point of it next time! :o) nt - abbeyej 16:24 Jul 11
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- China, at the Lotus Blossom Cafe. nt - karenciavo 16:20 Jul 11
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- Hey, where do they have it? (Sounds like a useful thing to know...) :o) nt - abbeyej 16:03 Jul 11
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- I always get it when I'm at my happy place :-D - karenciavo 16:01 Jul 11
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- I love bubble tea! nt - Christina 15:56 Jul 11
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- Oh, and I love milk green tea boba (tapioca bubbles), but I don't make that at home. :o) nt - abbeyej 14:39 Jul 11
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- My recipe: Open fridge, remove Mike's, open Mike's, consume. Repeat. Not low cal, though, unless you go for Mike's Light. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 14:35 Jul 11
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- I'm with you - except it's a bottle of Merlot! LOL nm - Jennifer in MI 16:37 Jul 11
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- I'm with you - except it's a bottle of Merlot! LOL nm - Jennifer in MI 16:37 Jul 11
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- A virgin margarita recipe would be nice if someone has it :-) nt - karenciavo 14:29 Jul 11
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- I think this is a WONDERFUL idea! nt - Amy in Orlando 21:47 Jul 11
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- We receive one every year in July (m) - Julia 16:53 Jul 11
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- I'm going to do this in August- after dd's wedding! (more) - LuvBritLit 16:13 Jul 11
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- Yes. I have. Lots of comments from folks--I said I was sending them out late, but they considered them early--the 1st one of the year. LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc 15:41 Jul 11
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- I haven't...but I'd love to hear from some people we haven't heard from in years (sm) - katalaska 14:29 Jul 11
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- Just the child: "Miss Fannie Farkle" will do the trick :-) nt - Ellie 20:35 Jul 11
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- Depends on the family (m) - K&R's Mom 17:02 Jul 11
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- I usually stick with just the direct friends. nt - strider 15:57 Jul 11
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- We usually invite one or two other families (m) - Dy 15:22 Jul 11
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- Re: I would invite the actual 'friend' then... (more) - Mariann in Va 14:32 Jul 11
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- Just the child that's a friend to the birthday girl. nm - Stacy in NJ 14:21 Jul 11
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- If you want the whole families, invite fewer of them. - lovemykids 14:21 Jul 11
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- Each kid has a "school box".... - myfunnybunch 17:49 Jul 11
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- What we do.......m - Heather in OK 17:15 Jul 11
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- You pack it away?! (m) - K&R's Mom 17:09 Jul 11
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- A four drawer tupperware "thingy" on wheels. LOL. Each child has their own drawer for "stuff". Bks go in the cubbard. nt - Daisy 16:11 Jul 11
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- A rolling cart, pen boxes and rubbermaid boxes with snap on lids. nt - Christina in OR 15:22 Jul 11
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- All that miscellany goes in cupboards and drawers that are right by our table. I like to have "stuff" out of sight. (nt) - Colleen 14:36 Jul 11
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- Pretty much like any other family... - Laura in CT 14:24 Jul 11
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- Re: If you do school at the kitchen table, how do you pack it all away? Pens, markers, scissors, glue, maps, etc, etc,. sm - Ericaand3kids 14:10 Jul 11
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- 3-drawer plastic containers. One drawer for construction paper, one for markers, glue, scissors, color pencils etc., one for tape, stapler, staples, 3-hole punch, MY pens!, and paper clips. I've used a second one for notebooks, graph paper, etc.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 14:08 Jul 11
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- I love the "butterfly" plastic boxes from Walmart. That way the cover doesn't get in the way. They come in all sizes and they're great! - CalicoKat 14:08 Jul 11
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- What are these??? nt - KIN 19:10 Jul 11
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- These are my favorite, too, for all that little stuff. nt - Leigh Ann 16:58 Jul 11
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- What are these??? nt - KIN 19:10 Jul 11
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- Thank you, all. I am putting an Amazon order in today. nt - Dana in OR 22:12 Jul 11
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- Yes....I think any parent can gleam useful information from this book even if you don't implement all the practices...nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:18 Jul 11
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- Definately! It is an awesome book, one I've referenced many, MANY times over the years!!! nt - Irish 15:07 Jul 11
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- One of my sisters gave it to me, but yes, it would have been worth buying. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:18 Jul 11
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- I think so, but if you join Paperbackswap.com, you can probably get a copy through there. Copies are listed there fairly frequently. Or, of course, check it out at your library first! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 14:03 Jul 11
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- My bestest guesses... - LN 14:30 Jul 11
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- I think that in the US they usually put a relic under the altar, right? - Carol in Cal. 14:45 Jul 11
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- Thank you for the answers... - Jenni in KS 14:38 Jul 11
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- I think that in the US they usually put a relic under the altar, right? - Carol in Cal. 14:45 Jul 11
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- Happy day!! Did you get iWeb? We had lots of fun making our website (don't keep it up-to-date, but it was sure fun to make)! nt - 5wolfcubs 17:50 Jul 11
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- Enjoy and welcome to the family. Did you know your kids can go to apple camp? - Christina in OR 15:48 Jul 11
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- no, I didn't know, thanks for telling me- we signed up for the one on one lessons for the year - Jenny in Ca 17:16 Jul 11
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- no, I didn't know, thanks for telling me- we signed up for the one on one lessons for the year - Jenny in Ca 17:16 Jul 11
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- Welcome to The Fold! nt - Deidre in GA 14:04 Jul 11
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- :-D nt - karenciavo 16:02 Jul 11
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- :-D nt - karenciavo 16:02 Jul 11
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- Its supper time here, I read it as a Big Mac!!! :) Congrats! nt - KIN 14:00 Jul 11
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- You will be assimilated. Resistence is futile. Ahem. Congrats! Isn't it nice? nt - PariSarah 13:41 Jul 11
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- Macs must be selling like hotcakes now that *Vista* is pre-installed on most new PC's. I'm so happy for you! (nt) - buddhabelly 13:39 Jul 11
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- I just got a new Dell sans Vista. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:51 Jul 11
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- REally? What's wrong with Vista? I was told that there were problems originally, but that they've been taken care of. nm - Jennifer in MI 13:41 Jul 11
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- Non technical answer... - Charlotte 13:45 Jul 11
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- Non technical answer... - Charlotte 13:45 Jul 11
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- I just got a new Dell sans Vista. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:51 Jul 11
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- I really like to use Walgreens for my pix, and one one of my thumb drives wouldn't work there, either, big bummer. In fact, I think that it was my Memorex (round?) one that wouldn't work. Just use the cheapo one and don't worry about it. My new Cruzer works fine - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 14:35 Jul 11
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- Will your computer read the thumbdrive? - LoriM 13:37 Jul 11
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- Yes, I can open everything on my computer.nt - farmnwife 14:01 Jul 11
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- Oh, good, I was worried you'd lost the pictures. (c: (nt) - LoriM 14:05 Jul 11
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- No, I have the originals on a sdcard that goes in my camera... - farmnwife 14:08 Jul 11
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- No, I have the originals on a sdcard that goes in my camera... - farmnwife 14:08 Jul 11
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- Oh, good, I was worried you'd lost the pictures. (c: (nt) - LoriM 14:05 Jul 11
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- Yes, I can open everything on my computer.nt - farmnwife 14:01 Jul 11
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- I would get a table (m) - threelops 15:15 Jul 11
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- I use a table with my shorties. Instead of boosters, m - Brigitte in NC 19:10 Jul 11
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- I use a table with my shorties. Instead of boosters, m - Brigitte in NC 19:10 Jul 11
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- Bookcases on the blank wall is the first thing I would do . . . - Sherrill in WA 13:36 Jul 11
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- Chicken trimmings, an onion, a couple celery ribs, a marble of fresh ginger, pepper corns, parsley stems (a lot) and PRESSURE cook for 20 minutes - kalanamak 15:50 Jul 11
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- My dh makes sure i always have stock in the freezer. (m) - Needleroozer 13:41 Jul 11
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- Thanks! But, what is a defatter measuring cup?? nt - SLB 15:31 Jul 11
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- That's exactly what I do, except ... - Darla 14:00 Jul 11
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- Yes. I didn't make it clear how long he cooks it. Long slow cooking is the best. nt - Needleroozer 14:03 Jul 11
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- Yes. I didn't make it clear how long he cooks it. Long slow cooking is the best. nt - Needleroozer 14:03 Jul 11
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- Thanks! But, what is a defatter measuring cup?? nt - SLB 15:31 Jul 11
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- Like every other delicious recipe lately, Ree has this on her site... - LoriM 13:29 Jul 11
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- Direct link to the article (CyndiOK does the cooking on this one...) (link only) - LoriM 13:31 Jul 11
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- question about this recipe.... - SLB 15:30 Jul 11
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- I use a similar recipe but leave out the chicken base... - KerriF 16:43 Jul 11
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- If you want to recipe just let me know. (nt) - KerriF 16:44 Jul 11
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- Oh yes! That would be great. nt - SLB 18:41 Jul 11
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- Oh yes! That would be great. nt - SLB 18:41 Jul 11
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- If you want to recipe just let me know. (nt) - KerriF 16:44 Jul 11
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- I use a similar recipe but leave out the chicken base... - KerriF 16:43 Jul 11
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- question about this recipe.... - SLB 15:30 Jul 11
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- Direct link to the article (CyndiOK does the cooking on this one...) (link only) - LoriM 13:31 Jul 11
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- If in excellent condition, yes. I purchased my 2002 set for $400 from world book, so yes good deal.. nm - Robin in CA 16:31 Jul 11
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- Yes! It was an excellent buy. nt - Ria 14:02 Jul 11
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- Thanks Ria, I wasn't sure but the set is in brand new condition. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 14:39 Jul 11
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- Thanks Ria, I wasn't sure but the set is in brand new condition. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 14:39 Jul 11
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- Well, I just bought the set from our library and I told them I wanted their 2003 World Book set when they sell it. nt - Trivium Academy 13:36 Jul 11
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- Can you subscribe to an encyclopedia online through a homeschooling association? (m) - buddhabelly 13:24 Jul 11
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- I got a 2000 Britannica set free... - farmnwife 13:19 Jul 11
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- Sorry, I checked it is a 2000 World Book set not Britannica.nt - farmnwife 13:21 Jul 11
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- Sorry, I checked it is a 2000 World Book set not Britannica.nt - farmnwife 13:21 Jul 11
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- Haha! That's so funny you post right after me with a similar question!! nt - katalaska 13:13 Jul 11
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- I found a 1996 Academic American Encyclopedia set by Grolier but don't know anything about it. (sm) - katalaska 13:16 Jul 11
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- I found a 1996 Academic American Encyclopedia set by Grolier but don't know anything about it. (sm) - katalaska 13:16 Jul 11
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- We just got home from the movie (m) - Amy in Orlando 15:53 Jul 11
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- Just got home from seeing it.... I have to say, it was my least favorite so far.... - Michelle T 15:40 Jul 11
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- We just got back. I'm feeling... - Jennifer Not 14:55 Jul 11
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- I can tell you what my dd15 experienced in the movie that has nothing to do WITH the movie!! LOL - Night Elf 14:24 Jul 11
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- How gross! Why would a person take care of personal hygiene in a movie theater? nt - Michelle T 15:43 Jul 11
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- How gross! Why would a person take care of personal hygiene in a movie theater? nt - Michelle T 15:43 Jul 11
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- Too...tired...to...type...today...will...post...tomorrow...YAWN ;) nt - Niffercoo 14:19 Jul 11
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- We went today - funny you mentioned a 3 yo. .... sm - NYSue 13:24 Jul 11
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- Yes, our sons are chomping at the bit to go, but I said no until we saw it... - Kay in Cal 13:35 Jul 11
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- Yes, our sons are chomping at the bit to go, but I said no until we saw it... - Kay in Cal 13:35 Jul 11
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- Roast chicken and potatoes - Happy 14:12 Jul 11
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- "Fronch dressing. Fronch fries. Fronch bread. And to drink....Peru!" - Melissa in NJ 13:07 Jul 11
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- LOL! I love that movie, too. Too funny. nt - MNClaire 13:18 Jul 11
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- "TWO DOLLARS!!" nt - Ellie 14:14 Jul 11
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- "TWO DOLLARS!!" nt - Ellie 14:14 Jul 11
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- LOL! nt - Ellie 13:17 Jul 11
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- LOL! I love that movie, too. Too funny. nt - MNClaire 13:18 Jul 11
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- Cassoulet? Crepes? nt - LN 13:03 Jul 11
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- I went years without seeing my bio dad.... - Michelle T 15:52 Jul 11
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- I can't imagine...wow. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I hope all goes well. nt - DKinTX 14:26 Jul 11
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- Thanks guys - that makes me feel (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 14:23 Jul 11
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- Re: Yes...(more) - Mariann in Va 13:12 Jul 11
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- I can relate...I didn't see my bio father from the age of 6 until...(m) - Dayle in Guatemala 14:02 Jul 11
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- Re: To Dayle: Excellent points! (more) - Mariann in Va 14:26 Jul 11
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- Oooh - thanks! I'm going to (,m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 17:15 Jul 11
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- Oooh - thanks! I'm going to (,m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 17:15 Jul 11
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- OOPS!! Should have gone under Jennifer's post. Sorry!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 14:03 Jul 11
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- Re: To Dayle: Excellent points! (more) - Mariann in Va 14:26 Jul 11
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- I can relate...I didn't see my bio father from the age of 6 until...(m) - Dayle in Guatemala 14:02 Jul 11
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- Many years ago... - Cheller 13:05 Jul 11
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- Yes. *g* We had a poltergeist in our Merc. Villager that randomly locked and unlocked the (automatic) doors. Freaky. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:50 Jul 11
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- Re: Can cars be haunted? (m) - Robin in NC 13:32 Jul 11
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- The radio/cassette player/CD player in our Explorer turns on and off (m) - katalaska 13:04 Jul 11
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- My car did this after I turned it OFF...turned out it was feedback through the battery.... - Laurel in CA 13:17 Jul 11
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- My car did this after I turned it OFF...turned out it was feedback through the battery.... - Laurel in CA 13:17 Jul 11
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- Dh and I together set to "Love Will Keep Us Alive", then some sort of circus music for the whole rest with kiddos, LOL. (nt) - angela in ohio 23:07 Jul 11
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- Forever Young, I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack, that song from Rent about measuring life in love nt. - JoJo 20:09 Jul 11
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- Chet Atkins guitar music. No words. That way, everyone could have their own words. nt - Patty in WA 15:59 Jul 11
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- I did this for my husband one year. I used Let Us Be Thankful, Boys and Girls and Wayne Watson's Watercolor Ponies. nt - Chris in VA 15:20 Jul 11
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- The Hawaiian dude singing' What a wonderful world and Some where over the Rainbow....' - Miz Booshay 14:20 Jul 11
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- This one always makes me cry. Sooo sweet. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:52 Jul 11
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- How funny! This is exactly the music I used for two slideshows! - Meliss 17:45 Jul 11
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- I went to a wedding who played this with a video/picture slide show during the reception (included footage from that morning) and the ukulele was the perfect touch to such a memorial moment:O) nt - jubilee 15:06 Jul 11
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- His name is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and I have incluede a great link inside. - Miz Booshay 14:37 Jul 11
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- His name is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and I have incluede a great link inside. - Miz Booshay 14:37 Jul 11
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- This one always makes me cry. Sooo sweet. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:52 Jul 11
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- Beatles - "There Are Places I Remember ... all my liiiiIIiife ... though some have changed ... - mull-berry 14:06 Jul 11
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- "Through the Years" by Kenny Rogers, "A Whole New World" from Aladin, "The First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White, "Here and Now" by Luther Vandross are some of my personal favorites. - itsmejanet 13:27 Jul 11
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- Family Tree by Darryl Worley nt - Jenni in KS 13:26 Jul 11
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- Well, there is our wedding dance song, "One in a Million You"... - Carol in Cal. 13:17 Jul 11
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- Enya. nt - KPM 13:17 Jul 11
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- What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. nt - MNClaire 13:03 Jul 11
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- "I have been blessed" by Martina McBride. - Carol (mom of 3) 12:58 Jul 11
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- "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge (lyrics inside) - KJB at Eielson AFB 12:55 Jul 11
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- A little Journey. Some of the King (and some Queen, too!). A bit from In the Wee Small Hours. Then the Mamas and the Papas. They Might Be Giants. And more.... (nt) - MFS 12:54 Jul 11
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- They're coming to take me away, ha ha, ho ho, hee hee! - Remudamom 12:53 Jul 11
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- To the funny farm, where life is beautiful ALL the time! nt - MNClaire 13:04 Jul 11
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- And I'll be happy to see those nice young men in their clean white coats! nt - Jeanne in MN 17:11 Jul 11
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- And I'll be happy to see those nice young men in their clean white coats! nt - Jeanne in MN 17:11 Jul 11
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- To the funny farm, where life is beautiful ALL the time! nt - MNClaire 13:04 Jul 11
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- Yes, more of them should be like Legos who send in blank boxes (IMO, lol). nt - Karin 12:53 Jul 11
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- Yes, believe me, I do NOT peruse the toysrus website at 10:00 at night for fun!!!!!! nt - cin 13:19 Jul 11
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- Yes, believe me, I do NOT peruse the toysrus website at 10:00 at night for fun!!!!!! nt - cin 13:19 Jul 11
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- Good, first hurdle over!!!! nt - Karin 12:44 Jul 11
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- Thanks for the update. Continued prayers. nt - Tammyla 12:39 Jul 11
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- I cleaned the poop...and the litter box this past week. But I used plastic gloves & a mask. Am I still safe? I'm freaking out now!!! nt - Liz in NC 13:18 Jul 11
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- Re: Don't Freak Out! Gloves and Mask are Good! But...(more) - Mariann in Va 13:22 Jul 11
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- Re: Don't Freak Out! Gloves and Mask are Good! But...(more) - Mariann in Va 13:22 Jul 11
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- He may be very particular kitty and require a clean potty to poop in/on. :) My cat won't use a dirty litter box. It's gotta be cleaned every 1-2 days. nm - CalicoKat 13:15 Jul 11 (1)
- Don't touch it, but you might using disposable gloves and plastic but try to have someone else do it because - Karin 12:55 Jul 11
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- You MAY NOT clean up after the cat while pregnant. You'll get somthing or other. Who knows what it's called? nm - Remudamom 12:52 Jul 11
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- Re: TOXOPLASMOSIS - STAY AWAY FROM THE CAT IF YOU ARE PG! NT) - Mariann in Va 13:14 Jul 11
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- More info . . .it's actually more common to get this from undercooked meat than a cat . . . - KH 13:22 Jul 11
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- Re: Excerpt from the article (more) says that pg women still should not be cleaning the litter box - Mariann in Va 13:45 Jul 11
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- Re: Excerpt from the article (more) says that pg women still should not be cleaning the litter box - Mariann in Va 13:45 Jul 11
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- More info . . .it's actually more common to get this from undercooked meat than a cat . . . - KH 13:22 Jul 11
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- Re: TOXOPLASMOSIS - STAY AWAY FROM THE CAT IF YOU ARE PG! NT) - Mariann in Va 13:14 Jul 11
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- It *could* just be a typical "kid" thing... (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 12:47 Jul 11
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- Well.......Here's my list, if you don't have it already. - Janie 13:11 Jul 11
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- I really don't recommend The Devil Knows Latin, if you already value or understand the value of learning latin especially. nt - Trivium Academy 13:18 Jul 11
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- I really don't recommend The Devil Knows Latin, if you already value or understand the value of learning latin especially. nt - Trivium Academy 13:18 Jul 11
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- Educating the WholeHearted Child has a lot of practical tips (m) - Trivium Academy 13:00 Jul 11
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- The Courage to Teach (Palmer). (nt) - MFS 12:55 Jul 11
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- Help for the Harried Homeschooler (Christine Field),Timeless Teaching Tips (Herzog) nt - HollyDay 12:27 Jul 11
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- Gilbert Highet's "The Art of Teaching", I've not read it but others have recommended "Seven Laws of Teaching" forgot the author. "Norms and Nobility" by David Hicks. nt - Jami in TX 12:22 Jul 11
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- Ask for a new lockbox!! nm - Jennifer in MI 13:40 Jul 11
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- Absolutely! Or have your realtor re-set the code. nt - Hillary in KS 15:08 Jul 11
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- Absolutely! Or have your realtor re-set the code. nt - Hillary in KS 15:08 Jul 11
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- No. And I've never heard of a one day pass code either. nt - Tammyla 13:03 Jul 11
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- Absolutely not. Call your realtor. The owner of the office the buyer's agent works through needs to hear about this too. HUGE liability and safety issues! nt - Hillary in KS 13:01 Jul 11
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- Re: No, it is not typical and quite unprofessional (more) - Mariann in Va 12:51 Jul 11
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- Yes, dh and Mariann are right. Anything could happen... - lovemyboys 12:58 Jul 11
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- Thanks.. dh wanted to call our agent right up but I asked him to wait till I found out nt - Cheller 12:53 Jul 11
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- Yes, dh and Mariann are right. Anything could happen... - lovemyboys 12:58 Jul 11
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- Doesn't sound normal to me. nt - Sherrill in WA 12:19 Jul 11
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- I checked out their website and... - farmnwife 14:05 Jul 11
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- I guess I have the same question. nt - Sherrill in WA 15:20 Jul 11 (1)
- Our group was nothing like that last year. - abbeyej 13:09 Jul 11
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- It's going to depend on who's running the group. - Night Elf 12:21 Jul 11
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- This is what concerns me. It seems intense by design according to the website. Is there any way around this? nt - Sherrill in WA 12:51 Jul 11
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- This is what concerns me. It seems intense by design according to the website. Is there any way around this? nt - Sherrill in WA 12:51 Jul 11
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- This works GREAT. (link) - molly's mom 12:25 Jul 11
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- Colloidal silver in the ear and internally. I cannot tell you how often it has helped our animals as well as us! :+) nt - Kate CA 11:45 Jul 11
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- We eat a largely raw foods diet... (oops, got long!) - Lisa in Transition 18:59 Jul 11
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- Eating Without Heating by the Boutenko kids... - elleno in FL 15:12 Jul 11
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- The Encyclopedia of Country LIving by Carla Emery - Closeacademy 13:04 Jul 11
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- Re: I have a book titled 'Raw Food Made Easy' by Jennifer Cornbleet (more) - Mariann in Va 13:03 Jul 11
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- ds just got this for his birthday (per board recomendations) and he loves it! nt - Christina in OR 16:40 Jul 11
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- What is this book about? nt - Kristy 12:07 Jul 11
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- All kinds of things . . . - strider 14:19 Jul 11
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- All kinds of things . . . - strider 14:19 Jul 11
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- The Dangerous Book for Boys has been mentioned a lot (nt) - Karen in Maryland 11:37 Jul 11
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- FWIW>..This is available in hard cover from our Costco right now...nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:37 Jul 11
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- That's the one! Thanks! Is there a Girl version of this one yet? nt - Needleroozer 11:40 Jul 11
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- The Daring Book for Girls is due out this fall nt - ilovemy6kids 11:57 Jul 11
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- Cool! Now I really want these books! Hey, I found these interesting videos- have y'all seen this site? (m) - Needleroozer 12:02 Jul 11
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- Cool! Now I really want these books! Hey, I found these interesting videos- have y'all seen this site? (m) - Needleroozer 12:02 Jul 11
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- The Daring Book for Girls is due out this fall nt - ilovemy6kids 11:57 Jul 11
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- LOVE this book. nt - strider 11:38 Jul 11
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- FWIW>..This is available in hard cover from our Costco right now...nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:37 Jul 11
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- FWIW, My mom just thought she was having a gall bladder attack last week (runs in the family). The pain didn't go away, and it turns out her appendix ruptured. nt - Heidi in OR 15:15 Jul 11
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- Thank you, Ladies. I will pass this info on to my sil. nt - DKinTX 14:28 Jul 11
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- Worst pain of my life.... - Joni 13:01 Jul 11
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- sounds like it - Christina in OR 11:41 Jul 11
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- Someone tell me, too! I'm calling this my "ten weeks of insanity" for a reason (m...my whining) - katalaska 12:13 Jul 11
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- Been there--and have felt this way for the last 13 years....experience says - Jean in Wisc. 11:24 Jul 11
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- Can I just say this reminds me how much I LOVED my homebirth. - Ida 17:57 Jul 11
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- Hey, in our hospital (in Alberta) they let me eat bacon, toast, etc...of course it came right back up:-) nt - Strawberry Queen 17:34 Jul 11
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- What I *really* don't get is why they don't let you drink. It seems like they woule *make* you drink, but ohhhh noooo you have to get so dehydrated that you can't even spit, then they give you a rag to suck on... yeah, like that's going to do it. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 14:45 Jul 11
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- You know, somehow, women have given birth for many thousands of years without nary an... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:08 Jul 11
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- Didn't they have you hooked up to IV fluids and nutrients? nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:24 Jul 11
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- No - I wasn't having any trouble, just panting and oh yes, the yelling *grin* - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:48 Jul 11
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- No - I wasn't having any trouble, just panting and oh yes, the yelling *grin* - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:48 Jul 11
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- I'm sorry you experienced that. I don't believe it's the case across-the-board, though. It's definitely not reflective of my experiences. (nt) - Colleen 14:50 Jul 11
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- What, the ice chips didn't quench your thirst? ;-) nt - Jami in TX 14:50 Jul 11
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- Yep, ice chips here, too -- during a long but otherwise decent hospital experience. (sm) - Doran 17:09 Jul 11
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- I wanted to throw the ice chips at the nurse. they also didn't believe I was in transition though - Christina in OR 16:49 Jul 11
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- Yep, ice chips here, too -- during a long but otherwise decent hospital experience. (sm) - Doran 17:09 Jul 11
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- You know, somehow, women have given birth for many thousands of years without nary an... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:08 Jul 11
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- b/c you will puke - tess in the 'burbs 13:17 Jul 11
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- eeks! Poor you! I ate an *entire* pepperoni pizza, then went into labor! My daughter was born after a grueling 30 minutes of labor, but you should have seen the look of panic when the nurses found out what they might have to *face*, lol. I can still remember *their* faces, ROFL! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 14:49 Jul 11
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- eeks! Poor you! I ate an *entire* pepperoni pizza, then went into labor! My daughter was born after a grueling 30 minutes of labor, but you should have seen the look of panic when the nurses found out what they might have to *face*, lol. I can still remember *their* faces, ROFL! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 14:49 Jul 11
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- I had my dh stop by BK before I got to the hospital.... - Tammy 12:56 Jul 11
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- This is what I tell my clients/students and my opinion of it.....m - Heather in OK 12:50 Jul 11
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- No, a person preparing for a marathon doesn't "starve" herself, but she doesn't gorge right before approaching the start line, either. (m) - Colleen 14:06 Jul 11
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- Ummm...I never said they gorge. Perhaps you misread. My point was..... - Heather in OK 17:19 Jul 11
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- I understand what you're saying. Not quite "there" on the analogy, but your point is well-taken. (nt) - Colleen 19:01 Jul 11
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- Ooops, that came out wrong...(m) - Colleen 19:03 Jul 11
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- Ooops, that came out wrong...(m) - Colleen 19:03 Jul 11
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- I understand what you're saying. Not quite "there" on the analogy, but your point is well-taken. (nt) - Colleen 19:01 Jul 11
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- Surely there's a difference between "gorging" and being allowed to consume something more than clear liquids for days at a time. nt - abbeyej 14:38 Jul 11
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- My point exactly. As I said below, I guess we're talking past each other. (nt) - Colleen 14:43 Jul 11
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- Wait, *what* was your point exactly? Most of us were told we could have *nothing* -- some lucky ones were allowed popsicles... - abbeyej 14:52 Jul 11
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- My point is that there's no need to speak of this in extremes. (m) - Colleen 15:27 Jul 11
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- Well, I think it's the "marathon" thing that's throwing this analogy out of whack. I would liken it to... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:04 Jul 11
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- OK, since I'm not a runner *grin* how about this... - Dy 21:45 Jul 11
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- I suppose...(m) - Colleen 20:31 Jul 11
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- I've NEVER understood that. My dh did the same thing... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:49 Jul 11
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- Errr.."maybe they derail ME"..."he never drinks a thinG"...yikes! (nt) - Colleen 20:38 Jul 11
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- I've NEVER understood that. My dh did the same thing... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:49 Jul 11
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- OK, since I'm not a runner *grin* how about this... - Dy 21:45 Jul 11
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- Sometimes it takes extremes to make a point. Sorry you didn't like my comparison but it makes sense to a lot of women I teach and doula for. :) nt - Heather in OK 17:24 Jul 11
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- Well, I think it's the "marathon" thing that's throwing this analogy out of whack. I would liken it to... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:04 Jul 11
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- My point is that there's no need to speak of this in extremes. (m) - Colleen 15:27 Jul 11
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- Wait, *what* was your point exactly? Most of us were told we could have *nothing* -- some lucky ones were allowed popsicles... - abbeyej 14:52 Jul 11
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- My point exactly. As I said below, I guess we're talking past each other. (nt) - Colleen 14:43 Jul 11
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- Ummm...I never said they gorge. Perhaps you misread. My point was..... - Heather in OK 17:19 Jul 11
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- Which is what I did. I labored all night from home and at breakfast at 5:00 a.m before going in to the hospital. (nt) - Scarlett 13:34 Jul 11
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- What she said!! nt - dirty ethel rackham (a childbirth educator in my other life) 13:33 Jul 11
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- BTW, when discussing eating and drinking in labor, I do mention that they shouldn't eat anything they are not prepared to see again, LOL! nt - dirty ethel rackham 13:35 Jul 11
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- Yep. Me too! :) nt - Heather in OK 17:21 Jul 11
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- Yep. Me too! :) nt - Heather in OK 17:21 Jul 11
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- BTW, when discussing eating and drinking in labor, I do mention that they shouldn't eat anything they are not prepared to see again, LOL! nt - dirty ethel rackham 13:35 Jul 11
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- I should add....one way to avoid this hospital policy is to stay home as long as possible. Then you are free to do whatever you feel comfortable doing. ;) nt - Heather in OK 12:51 Jul 11
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- No, a person preparing for a marathon doesn't "starve" herself, but she doesn't gorge right before approaching the start line, either. (m) - Colleen 14:06 Jul 11
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- I'm convinced my labor went badly because I was so hugry, and if I could do it again, I would do it differently (m) - Dana in NC 12:43 Jul 11
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- Yep that's why... and why my labor plan said I coul'd eat! We stopped for donuts on the way (my big craving), I brought snacks to the hospital, and munched as needed... not much, had a short natural labor. nt. - Kay in Cal 12:31 Jul 11
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- I'm thankful they didn't let me... I usually end up tossing my cookies (or grape popsicle) once or twice along the way. nt - chickenpatty 12:15 Jul 11
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- Vomiting is good for a centimeter. ;) Each time you vomit you can dilate 1cm. nt - Heather in OK 12:50 Jul 11
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- Now you tell me. I could have been 10 cm in no time at all! (nt - Sandy in Indy 13:28 Jul 11
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- Now you tell me. I could have been 10 cm in no time at all! (nt - Sandy in Indy 13:28 Jul 11
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- Vomiting is good for a centimeter. ;) Each time you vomit you can dilate 1cm. nt - Heather in OK 12:50 Jul 11
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- I was *much* better able to handle labor at home, eating, than 2 full days in labor with no food and not enough liquid... - abbeyej 11:47 Jul 11
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- But good staff at a good hospital wouldn't let you get dehydrated. (nt) - Colleen 14:01 Jul 11
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- I'll have to disagree. nt - abbeyej 14:06 Jul 11
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- I agree with Abbey. My 1st baby I was in labor 29 hours and was not given food or water nor ice, I ended up in the bathroom sucking water out of the faucet. Real fun in active labor LOL nt - Quiver0f10 16:43 Jul 11
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- Same here, but almost 3 days. I was *begging*. Snuck food and drink in for the next time. nt - Veronica 20:20 Jul 11
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- Same here, but almost 3 days. I was *begging*. Snuck food and drink in for the next time. nt - Veronica 20:20 Jul 11
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- So you think "good" medical policy is to promote dehydration? I don't understand. (nt) - Colleen 14:08 Jul 11
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- No. I think it's entirely possible to be in a good hospital with a good staff and be horribly dehydrated and the only solution available an IV. nt - abbeyej 14:19 Jul 11
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- My experience also, twice. Don't they put in an IV automatically with anesthesia? I think this happens when you try to go "natural" in a hospital setting -- it's almost as if they don't know what to do with you. nt. - MargaretWV 15:58 Jul 11
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- They wouldn't let me eat or drink even without anesthesia. I had pitocin, but no epidural. Lots of fun. nt - Veronica 22:28 Jul 11
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- I imagine it depends on the hospital. (m) - Colleen 18:53 Jul 11
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- Few hospitals "respond" to anything. They have set protocols based on "what if" and that... that. That's what you get to deal with. (m) - Dy 21:31 Jul 11
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- I don't think so. I've never heard of anyone being allowed to eat or drink while in labor in a hospital even before or without anesthesia. nt - Veronica 20:22 Jul 11
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- I ate (lightly during, having eaten a "full" meal before I left home) and drank all I wanted with my last dd. Checked my blood sugar often to make sure I didn't need more food or more insulin. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:55 Jul 11
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- Well, er, I'm not fabricating this. Honest. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 20:26 Jul 11
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- Nobody thinks you are, but I do think it's quite possible (probable) that your situation is the minority, not the norm. nt - Dy 22:10 Jul 11
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- Well, we aren't, either. - MargaretWV 20:57 Jul 11
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- With my first two, the nurses were very freaked out by my wanting to drink and did not let me. (VA & SC) Eating was... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 21:01 Jul 11
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- With my first two, the nurses were very freaked out by my wanting to drink and did not let me. (VA & SC) Eating was... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 21:01 Jul 11
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- Nobody thinks you are, but I do think it's quite possible (probable) that your situation is the minority, not the norm. nt - Dy 22:10 Jul 11
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- I ate (lightly during, having eaten a "full" meal before I left home) and drank all I wanted with my last dd. Checked my blood sugar often to make sure I didn't need more food or more insulin. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:55 Jul 11
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- Few hospitals "respond" to anything. They have set protocols based on "what if" and that... that. That's what you get to deal with. (m) - Dy 21:31 Jul 11
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- They wouldn't let me eat or drink even without anesthesia. I had pitocin, but no epidural. Lots of fun. nt - Veronica 22:28 Jul 11
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- I don't disagree. I think we're talking past each other. That's okay. : ) (nt) - Colleen 14:34 Jul 11
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- My experience also, twice. Don't they put in an IV automatically with anesthesia? I think this happens when you try to go "natural" in a hospital setting -- it's almost as if they don't know what to do with you. nt. - MargaretWV 15:58 Jul 11
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- No. I think it's entirely possible to be in a good hospital with a good staff and be horribly dehydrated and the only solution available an IV. nt - abbeyej 14:19 Jul 11
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- I agree with Abbey. My 1st baby I was in labor 29 hours and was not given food or water nor ice, I ended up in the bathroom sucking water out of the faucet. Real fun in active labor LOL nt - Quiver0f10 16:43 Jul 11
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- I'll have to disagree. nt - abbeyej 14:06 Jul 11
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- Same experience here m - Jennifer in MI 12:10 Jul 11
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- But good staff at a good hospital wouldn't let you get dehydrated. (nt) - Colleen 14:01 Jul 11
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- Also, you can get pretty sick if you eat in early labor... - Rocking Horse 11:36 Jul 11
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- Happened to me twice: I have long labors, and can never seem to eat at the right time. (m) - Needleroozer 11:39 Jul 11
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- Happened to me twice: I have long labors, and can never seem to eat at the right time. (m) - Needleroozer 11:39 Jul 11
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- General anesthesia and a full stomach are not a good mix. And that "remote chance" was my reality, twice. (m) - Colleen 11:32 Jul 11
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- However, keep in mind that people come into the hospital and have surgery with full stomachs all the time... - Kay in Cal 12:34 Jul 11
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- Yes, I realize that. And yes, I had two C-sections under general and three under local. (nt) - Colleen 14:10 Jul 11
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- One of my c-sections almost had to be done under general anesthesia because - Karin 12:46 Jul 11
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- Conscious?!?! Are you serious?! I think I'm hyperventilating. nt - PariSarah 12:42 Jul 11
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- That's why it's called a "local" anesthetic, Sarah. : ) (nt) - Colleen 14:11 Jul 11
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- Yep, emergency c-section here at 4:30 am. I felt like I was in an ER episode -- it was surreal. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:49 Jul 11
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- Oh yeah. With an epidural you don't feel anything but you know what's going on. - Closeacademy 13:09 Jul 11
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- Uh-huh. I can see it now. "Mr. PariSarah, would you like to come down here and watch?" - PariSarah 14:34 Jul 11 (1)
- I had the general w/ my c-sec, but 3 friend had the epidural. I was glad to be out. Prayers for a super simple delivery & a sweet healthy baby. nt - Tammyla 12:46 Jul 11
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- Yup, emergency c-section here, just the epidural for anethesia. But Spiffy will come tonight on his own, you don't even need to worry about it. :-) nt - Jami in TX 12:44 Jul 11
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- That's why it's called a "local" anesthetic, Sarah. : ) (nt) - Colleen 14:11 Jul 11
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- Yes, I realize that. And yes, I had two C-sections under general and three under local. (nt) - Colleen 14:10 Jul 11
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- However, keep in mind that people come into the hospital and have surgery with full stomachs all the time... - Kay in Cal 12:34 Jul 11
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- I know. I'm going to be induced (if Spiffy doesn't show up today), and I'm not allowed to eat for four hours before the induction starts. - PariSarah 11:20 Jul 11
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- How about blogging it so we can all be there with you. ;-) nt - karenciavo 11:41 Jul 11
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- Hey, Dy did it! You aren't gonna let Dy show you up, are ya, Sarah? - Andie 12:18 Jul 11
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- That was so much fun having Dy's baby with her. Audio would be a nice touch. nt - karenciavo 13:22 Jul 11
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- That was so much fun having Dy's baby with her. Audio would be a nice touch. nt - karenciavo 13:22 Jul 11
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- This is such a funny visual. I can only imagine the trailing sentences.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!! LOL nt - Kate CA 11:48 Jul 11
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- Hey, I think the hospital has wi-fi! (But I doubt dh will let his laptop be in the same room with all that . . . bodiliness.) nt - PariSarah 11:43 Jul 11
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- My dh had his laptop in the delivery room sending regular email updates to people when I had my first. If I had known y'all then......??? nt - WTMindy 15:53 Jul 11
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- PariSarah gives birth on her webcam! All the WTMers can "chat" online while we watch you! lol... nt - abbeyej 11:49 Jul 11
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- Works for me :-) nt - karenciavo 13:21 Jul 11
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- Don't you guys remember the belly-rubbing discussion? The "I didn't wake up this morning wanting to be hugged by a perfect stranger" part? And you want webcam coverage?!?! tn - PariSarah 12:14 Jul 11
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- Well, how about like a BlogHer convention? Just update us regularly? It does take your mind off the time when you can post! nt - Dy 21:22 Jul 11
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- And you've got to remember...we're your invisible friends ;o) (nt) - threelops 15:41 Jul 11
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- You forget... - abbeyej 13:02 Jul 11
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- Well, how about like a BlogHer convention? Just update us regularly? It does take your mind off the time when you can post! nt - Dy 21:22 Jul 11
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- Works for me :-) nt - karenciavo 13:21 Jul 11
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- My dh had his laptop in the delivery room sending regular email updates to people when I had my first. If I had known y'all then......??? nt - WTMindy 15:53 Jul 11
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- Hey, Dy did it! You aren't gonna let Dy show you up, are ya, Sarah? - Andie 12:18 Jul 11
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- Don't worry too much, my DS took 22 hours (2 of which were pushing) but DD was 1.5 hours start to finish (m) - Missy in VA 11:41 Jul 11
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- I was induced with dd, but not with pitocin. They used a thyroid med that has a side effect of uterine contractions. - Chris in VA 11:28 Jul 11
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- LOL, wish I'd known it could be so easy to get labor going! nt - Veronica 22:32 Jul 11
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- LOL, wish I'd known it could be so easy to get labor going! nt - Veronica 22:32 Jul 11
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- Popsicles! See if you can have those, they made the birth of my two year old possible. GOOD LUCK!!! nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 11:23 Jul 11
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- How about blogging it so we can all be there with you. ;-) nt - karenciavo 11:41 Jul 11
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- Yes, I think you've got it. Can't eat if they need to use general anesthesia. But my midwife made me eat - Chris in VA 11:17 Jul 11
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- Yep--most midwives advocate eating during labor, most OB's won't allow it "just in case." nt - strider 11:40 Jul 11
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- I had midwives at a hospitial - A nurse snuck me a cracker once about 2 hours in. nt - Christina in OR 11:25 Jul 11
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- Yep--most midwives advocate eating during labor, most OB's won't allow it "just in case." nt - strider 11:40 Jul 11
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- You know, I asked DH about it, point blank, and here's what he said (m) - Dy 22:05 Jul 11
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- ha ha I laughed at YOUR reply.. - Corb 22:16 Jul 11
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- ha ha I laughed at YOUR reply.. - Corb 22:16 Jul 11
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- If I'm really in a brain-jam, I'll ask him what he thinks of no more than two choices. It's good sometimes to see it from an outside POV (m) - Veronica 20:30 Jul 11
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- Somewhat involved - Sebastian (a lady) 18:36 Jul 11
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- DH is very supportive, but not hands on. (m) - Lana in the Yukon 17:40 Jul 11
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- None and I'm happy, just one less thing to negotiate on... - Strawberry Queen 17:32 Jul 11
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- My DH has no clue what I teach or how much I spend. nt - Quiver0f10 16:46 Jul 11
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- I don't even discuss it with DH. He is extremely supportive and proud of homeschooling, but not involved in the actual mechanics of it. nt - Michelle T 15:58 Jul 11
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- Liz- don't take his lack of being excited to pick out curricululm that he doesn't care. - Corb 15:47 Jul 11
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- Mine prefers I make most of the decisions anyway, so this is no different -- he will be happy to give an opinion if asked though. nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:42 Jul 11
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- His eyes glaze over if I try discussing curriculum with him. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:57 Jul 11
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- Eyes glazed, he asks.. "why are you asking me about this- don't you have a message board for that, and hon- whats for dinner? nt - Corb 14:12 Jul 11
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- ROFL! That's hilarious. Spot-on, but still funny. nt - Dy 21:57 Jul 11
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- Your dh and mine must be brothers! Those are almost his exact words! nt - lovemykids 14:27 Jul 11
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- ROFL! That's hilarious. Spot-on, but still funny. nt - Dy 21:57 Jul 11
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- Eyes glazed, he asks.. "why are you asking me about this- don't you have a message board for that, and hon- whats for dinner? nt - Corb 14:12 Jul 11
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- Dh hides from me when I mention "homeschooling" or "curriculum" but he trusts and supports me. nt - Closeacademy 13:14 Jul 11
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- All he does is work (long, hard, and well), so I can get everything we need and most of what we want. (nt) - MFS 12:58 Jul 11
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- Not at all. nt - Heather in OK 12:54 Jul 11
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- We discuss our educational goals, but I teach and choose our curriculum. nt - Tammyla 12:50 Jul 11
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- Not much, and I like it that way, he says he trusts my judgment.... - Kristiana 12:36 Jul 11
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- My dh and I discuss general goals together, I pick the curriculum (because I love the research!), we both teach... - Kay in Cal 12:35 Jul 11
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- I took dh to a homeschool conference to look at curriculum once. (m) - Jenni in KS 12:34 Jul 11
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- We put together our goals for our dc's education together. I pick curr. he helps me out if I'm stuck between 2 different ones, and that's about it. He's there if I need him to be, but, it's generally my call.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 12:32 Jul 11
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- When the bills come in I get input, or if I mention a curriculum and he HAPPENS to remember us discussing it a few months ago...'Didn't you ALREADY buy a Science Curriculum?" nt - cin 12:30 Jul 11
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- I guess my Dh's lack of involvement is a blessing in disguise for me. It's nice to know that he trusts my judgment completely! nt - Liz in NC 12:28 Jul 11
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- My husband isn't interested in what I pick and I suppose he thinks it's not nearly as big a deal as I think it is (m) - Dana in NC 12:12 Jul 11
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- None..I pick and use it, so my choice :o) nt - Kristy 12:11 Jul 11
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- He picks science, since he teaches it. I choose everything else. nt - LN 12:09 Jul 11
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- I do the research, DH gives the approval. - Night Elf 12:04 Jul 11
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- none, zip, zero (and I don't want him to) /nft - katilac 11:56 Jul 11
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- none, zip, zero (and I don't want him to) /nft - katilac 11:56 Jul 11
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- Not at all, but he did take all the credit at her graduation last weekend (grin)... - LoriM 11:54 Jul 11
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- Usually only if I ask. He listens to me ramble when I'm (m) - threelops 11:54 Jul 11
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- Not at all. He trusts me. :-) nt - Ellie 11:49 Jul 11
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- He works his ba-hoo-kee off to pay for it; I select it. :) nt - imeverywoman 11:49 Jul 11
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- Yes, my husband lost his ba-hoo-kee years ago. LOL!! I pick all the curriculum and love doing it! :+) nt - Kate CA 11:50 Jul 11
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- Oh, MY!!! He lost his ba-hoo-kee??? How do you pay for your books, now?? :D nt - imeverywoman 12:08 Jul 11
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- It's tricky, sister, tricky. :+) LOL!! nt - Kate CA 12:14 Jul 11
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- Shame. My hubby's ba-hoo-kee is his nicest asset. So to speak. nt - PariSarah 13:27 Jul 11
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- Oh, honey. You are going to be Soooo... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:15 Jul 11
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- Dang. You mean he's only this good-lookin' when I'm preggos? nt - PariSarah 20:24 Jul 11
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- Nooo, but you are much more, er, reserved when you are not pregnant. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:57 Jul 11
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- Nooo, but you are much more, er, reserved when you are not pregnant. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:57 Jul 11
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- Dang. You mean he's only this good-lookin' when I'm preggos? nt - PariSarah 20:24 Jul 11
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- ::snicker:: nt - Peek a Boo 16:16 Jul 11
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- I'm surprised, with all your talk, that you're only on baby #2 ;o). (nt) - threelops 15:42 Jul 11
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- Oh, honey. You are going to be Soooo... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:15 Jul 11
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- Shame. My hubby's ba-hoo-kee is his nicest asset. So to speak. nt - PariSarah 13:27 Jul 11
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- It's tricky, sister, tricky. :+) LOL!! nt - Kate CA 12:14 Jul 11
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- Oh, MY!!! He lost his ba-hoo-kee??? How do you pay for your books, now?? :D nt - imeverywoman 12:08 Jul 11
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- Yes, my husband lost his ba-hoo-kee years ago. LOL!! I pick all the curriculum and love doing it! :+) nt - Kate CA 11:50 Jul 11
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- I pick the curriculum. He says, "Good job!" nt - strider 11:40 Jul 11
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- Not at all and we both like it that way - Karen in Maryland 11:39 Jul 11
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- Similar situation, different outlook... - Amy in AZ 11:38 Jul 11
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- Other then the occasional fun science activity not at all and I'm fine with that because I'm the one that has to teach it. nt - akmommy 11:31 Jul 11
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- It doesn't mean he doesn't care--it means he trusts your judgment!! - PariSarah 11:27 Jul 11
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- not at all... - Margaret in CO 11:23 Jul 11
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- All me, and I love it! He trusts what I choose completely, since I'm there for the day to day to know (more) - MamaPapa 11:18 Jul 11
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- AND I have to add that he gets me a card on Teacher's Appreciation Day! nt - MamaPapa 11:21 Jul 11
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- AND I have to add that he gets me a card on Teacher's Appreciation Day! nt - MamaPapa 11:21 Jul 11
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- dh give his opinion if I ask, but other than that, it is up to me. nm - HollyDay 11:15 Jul 11
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- None here, my responsibility 100% and I'm fine with that.nt - Trivium Academy 11:12 Jul 11
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- Same here. I think I'd go bonkers if we were both in on it. (nt) - Colleen 11:19 Jul 11
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- Same here. I think I'd go bonkers if we were both in on it. (nt) - Colleen 11:19 Jul 11
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- He will help me think some things through if I ask him about choosing between two or three different things, but otherwise he leaves it to me. And I'll admit I like that. ;-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 11:11 Jul 11
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- My DH doesn't get involved in this - his choice. nt - SoSo 11:08 Jul 11
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- I make the vast majority of the decisions. - Debra in CO 11:08 Jul 11
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- Math+ he will if I ask (m) - Sherrill in WA 11:00 Jul 11
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- Not at all- and I am so glad, since I do all the research and I'm the one using it! (nt) - LuvBritLit 10:56 Jul 11
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- To what extent do you assist him in doing his job? Your husband trusts your good judgement. My dh reserves his contribution to frequent impromptu math discussion or anything involving rockets. (0: nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 10:55 Jul 11
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- None, and I truly think it is better that way - Drama Mama 10:55 Jul 11
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- Be careful what you wish for. : ) - Christina in OR 10:53 Jul 11
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- Last year when my mom and I went to a homeschool expo... - abbeyej 11:10 Jul 11
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- Last year when my mom and I went to a homeschool expo... - abbeyej 11:10 Jul 11
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- He's good at weighing pros and cons when I can't decide on something... - Kelly in VA 10:53 Jul 11
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- Not at all. He doesn't care as long as the kids are learning something. His main concern is how well they are doing in math and reading. nt - Cricket 10:52 Jul 11
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- He left it up to me 100%. And that suited me just fine. nm - Janet in WA 10:51 Jul 11
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- Dh (ps teacher) loves to look at the curriculum/catalogs/samples BUT he likes it all. He is just jealous that he has to use junk. ;) I decide though since I'm the one using it. nt - Daisy 10:47 Jul 11
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- Not very. We do discuss *philosophy* of our curriculum choices, but the decisions come to me... - abbeyej 10:47 Jul 11
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- None, thank goodness. nt - KPM 10:46 Jul 11
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- My dh only gives his input when he's afraid I'm going to cause us to go bankrupt (m) - Staci in MO 10:43 Jul 11 (1)
- Can you tell I have little ones? I mean "use the rest room"! nt - Jennifer Not 10:24 Jul 11
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- Sweet! Happy Anniversary! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:18 Jul 11
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- Congrats!! Our 15th is this month too! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:46 Jul 11
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- Happy Anniversary! nt - Tammyla 14:25 Jul 11
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- Congratulations!! (nt) - Wendi 13:36 Jul 11
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- Fifteen years ago today... - Laurie in SEA 12:57 Jul 11
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- Laurie, that is just too cool! Congratulations to you too!! :+) nt - Kate CA 14:39 Jul 11
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- Laurie, that is just too cool! Congratulations to you too!! :+) nt - Kate CA 14:39 Jul 11
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- Happy Anniversary! I have to say, you both look great, and your hair is *gorgeous* nt - Linko 12:51 Jul 11
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- Wonderful, Kate! Congratuations! :) nt - Ria 12:47 Jul 11
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- Congratulations! I don't think you look 15 years older! nt - Diana in OR 12:13 Jul 11
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- Many more wonderful years for you both, filled with much joy and health. :) nt - imeverywoman 12:10 Jul 11
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- Yahoo! Congrats! We celebrate our 15th this year, too (in September) NT - Darla 11:24 Jul 11
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- Happy Anniversary, Kate! nt - Katia 10:58 Jul 11
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- Happy Anniversary!! nt - PariSarah 10:57 Jul 11
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- Happy Anniversary! Hope your day is wonderful! nt - Amy loves Bud 10:55 Jul 11
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- Happy Anniversary, Kate! nt - Crissy in WA 10:54 Jul 11
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- Congratulations, Kate! nt - mama of two-ize 10:33 Jul 11
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- Congrats! Our 15th will be this October. nt - DKinTX 10:31 Jul 11
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- Ours too! Congrats Kate! nt - MoniMoni 10:59 Jul 11
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- Ours too! Congrats Kate! nt - MoniMoni 10:59 Jul 11
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- Happy Anniversary! The pics on your blog show it has been a wonderful 15. nt - Patty in WA 10:15 Jul 11
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- I want to see them! Address, please. nt - DKiNTX 10:31 Jul 11
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- Aww, thanks. :+) Link inside. - Kate CA 10:43 Jul 11
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- Such a cute couple! And what you wrote was very moving! nt - DKinTX 11:25 Jul 11
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- Such a cute couple! And what you wrote was very moving! nt - DKinTX 11:25 Jul 11
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- Aww, thanks. :+) Link inside. - Kate CA 10:43 Jul 11
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- I want to see them! Address, please. nt - DKiNTX 10:31 Jul 11
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- I don't stress about keeping to a strict routine in June & July....(m) - Colleen 14:42 Jul 11
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- Well, we school year-round, and summer is a challenge for us, too, although not for the reason you mention. (m) - MFS 13:12 Jul 11
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- We tend to have "heavy" and "light" school days - so we can spend longer outdoors on the light days. However it's so hot here all day, some days we just stay indoors and know better (cooler) weather is coming. nt - readwithem 11:50 Jul 11
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- If kids cooperate w/school, study in a.m. and evening, out in afternoon. nt - SoSo 11:09 Jul 11
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- Rise early--go outside and enjoy the early hours of morning. Then eat breakfast and start school. - Jean in Wisc. 10:18 Jul 11
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- How late did you start?... - Jelly Bean 11:12 Jul 11
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- This summer we are starting at 10 - Jean in Wisc 11:31 Jul 11
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- I have 9, 7.5, and 6.... - Jelly Bean 12:25 Jul 11
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- I have 9, 7.5, and 6.... - Jelly Bean 12:25 Jul 11
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- This summer we are starting at 10 - Jean in Wisc 11:31 Jul 11
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- We do this too, though we only need 2 hrs for school now, so we try to be in by 10a.m. nt - Kristiana 10:32 Jul 11
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- How late did you start?... - Jelly Bean 11:12 Jul 11
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- LDS here and jumping into the fray -- (m) - my4cowboys 19:26 Jul 11
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- What criteria does Scripture give? - Jenni in KS 12:52 Jul 11
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- I agree, but - Peek a Boo 14:29 Jul 11
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- Re: What criteria does Scripture give? - KM 13:09 Jul 11
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- That is a REALLY broad definition! <nt> - Pamela 12:57 Jul 11
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- I agree, but - Peek a Boo 14:29 Jul 11
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- Wow! Thank you all. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and beliefs. Obviously, we feel differently about many things, but I have a greater understanding of the "why" behind those differences. Great discussion. nt - Linko 12:40 Jul 11
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- Trying... - momofkhm 11:51 Jul 11
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- The LDS take on that verse-- - Sara R 16:09 Jul 11
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- What does that verse in Revelation mean specifically? - Jenni in KS 12:56 Jul 11
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- An attempt to address your next-to-last paragraph (m) - katalaska 12:30 Jul 11
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- The LDS take on that verse-- - Sara R 16:09 Jul 11
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- I never thought of it that way, I see the title Morman the same as Baptist or Methodist. All christian just different denominations. nt - akmommy 11:40 Jul 11
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- To be honest I have never spent alot of time studying LDS theology, My SIL ... - akmommy 16:13 Jul 11
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- Interesting...my Mormon friends have clearly told me that *I* am "another religion" - as they sweetly hand me a Book of Mormon... - Laurel in CA 13:26 Jul 11
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- Same experience here . . . - KH 13:59 Jul 11
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- Same experience here . . . - KH 13:59 Jul 11
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- I used to think this, but having learned more about Mormonism (did you see the great PBS miniseries?)... - Kay in Cal 12:46 Jul 11
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- This is also my understanding. - Carol in Cal. 14:50 Jul 11
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- We don't have television (we have a *set* but no reception)...does anyone know how could I see that PBS special? nt - katalaska 13:01 Jul 11
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- Re: We don't have television (we have a *set* but no reception)...does anyone know how could I see that PBS special? nt - Julie in Austin 14:02 Jul 11
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- Oooh, I'll have to check on that. I was wondering if the library might have it (or if it was too new). nt - katalaska 14:36 Jul 11
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- Oooh, I'll have to check on that. I was wondering if the library might have it (or if it was too new). nt - katalaska 14:36 Jul 11
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- Could you get it from United Streaming? It was called "The Mormons", as I remember. nt - Kay in Cal 13:05 Jul 11
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- United Streaming? I have no idea what that is (is it on the computer?) nt - katalaska 13:16 Jul 11
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- I don't know a lot... but I think it's at UnitedStreaming.com... only know about it from the board, of course! nt - Kay in Cal 13:23 Jul 11
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- I don't know a lot... but I think it's at UnitedStreaming.com... only know about it from the board, of course! nt - Kay in Cal 13:23 Jul 11
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- United Streaming? I have no idea what that is (is it on the computer?) nt - katalaska 13:16 Jul 11
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- Re: We don't have television (we have a *set* but no reception)...does anyone know how could I see that PBS special? nt - Julie in Austin 14:02 Jul 11
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- This is also my understanding. - Carol in Cal. 14:50 Jul 11
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- That's how I've always thought of it, too. My whole family is a mish-mash of religions (at least five different denominations), but we're all Christian. nt - katalaska 12:32 Jul 11
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- To be honest I have never spent alot of time studying LDS theology, My SIL ... - akmommy 16:13 Jul 11
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- I always figured that came from - Christina in OR 11:06 Jul 11
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- Actually, I think it comes from Mormons not believing Jesus is God. Fully human, fully divine - Chris in VA 11:15 Jul 11
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- I think that it's more the unique-ness of Christ that is questioned in the Mormon faith. - Carol in Cal. 14:52 Jul 11
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- Again, I'd say look at what God's Word holds as the criteria for being saved or being Christian. - Jenni in KS 13:06 Jul 11
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- BTW, I am not LDS - Jenni in KS 13:07 Jul 11
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- BTW, I am not LDS - Jenni in KS 13:07 Jul 11
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- I think that it's more the unique-ness of Christ that is questioned in the Mormon faith. - Carol in Cal. 14:52 Jul 11
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- Actually, I think it comes from Mormons not believing Jesus is God. Fully human, fully divine - Chris in VA 11:15 Jul 11
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- My answers. - Kate CA 10:47 Jul 11
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- Very nice! I like your simplified "Apostle's Creed." Smiles! nt - Holly in FL 11:36 Jul 11
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- Kudos Kate! Its all about the cross, the Trinity, & the coming again! nt - Corb 11:09 Jul 11
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- Well said. ITA! nt - Daisy 10:50 Jul 11
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- Very nice! I like your simplified "Apostle's Creed." Smiles! nt - Holly in FL 11:36 Jul 11
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- Christianity holds that Jesus Christ is God--one with the creator God. A religion which denies this is not Christianity. nt - Tracy in Ky 10:45 Jul 11
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- Interesting. A great percentage of Baptists, Methodists, etc don't believe the trinity doctrine either. <nt> - Pamela 11:43 Jul 11
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- Um... not true for Methodists, at least. The ONE doctrine which all Methodists must profess is belief in the trinity... - Kay in Cal 12:42 Jul 11
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- I've personally known people who belong to both Baptist and Methodist churches (possibly others, but those two I know for sure) who do not believe in the trinity. - Jenni in KS 13:17 Jul 11
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- Maybe *they* don't believe, but both of those denominations teach the doctrine of the Trinity... - Ellie 22:52 Jul 11
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- I guess my point is, if they are worshipping there regularly... - Kay in Cal 13:27 Jul 11
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- Maybe *they* don't believe, but both of those denominations teach the doctrine of the Trinity... - Ellie 22:52 Jul 11
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- You confused me (m) - Dana in NC 13:06 Jul 11
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- Well, this is also a problem, IMHO, with many ideas of "spiritual warfare"... - Kay in Cal 13:21 Jul 11
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- Well, this is also a problem, IMHO, with many ideas of "spiritual warfare"... - Kay in Cal 13:21 Jul 11
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- You have to agree to the doctrine - Pamela 12:56 Jul 11
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- No, I agree there are people who don't believe it - Kay in Cal 13:09 Jul 11
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- No, I agree there are people who don't believe it - Kay in Cal 13:09 Jul 11
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- I've personally known people who belong to both Baptist and Methodist churches (possibly others, but those two I know for sure) who do not believe in the trinity. - Jenni in KS 13:17 Jul 11
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- Interesting. Do you have any citations I could look at that support this? I've never heard anyone say this before. Thanks! (nt) - GraceinMD 12:13 Jul 11
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- I'm an evangelical, born-again Christian interested in Messianic Judaism, and here's an article I read recently ... - Darla 12:41 Jul 11
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- It's easier to find when you were one of those people..>LOL...I'll look though as I do have references. I'll try to post while I'm working later :) <nt> - Pamela 12:18 Jul 11
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- LOL! (nt) - GraceinMD 12:23 Jul 11
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- LOL! (nt) - GraceinMD 12:23 Jul 11
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- I'm an evangelical, born-again Christian interested in Messianic Judaism, and here's an article I read recently ... - Darla 12:41 Jul 11
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- Um... not true for Methodists, at least. The ONE doctrine which all Methodists must profess is belief in the trinity... - Kay in Cal 12:42 Jul 11
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- Interesting. A great percentage of Baptists, Methodists, etc don't believe the trinity doctrine either. <nt> - Pamela 11:43 Jul 11
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- Well, if you makes you feel any better, lots of people don't consider Catholics Christians either (m) - Melinda in VT 10:36 Jul 11
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- Also, I think the Mormon belief in the necessity of the temple endowments and sealings is seen as non-Christian by many. nt - Melinda in VT 10:55 Jul 11
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- Evidently the pope thinks non-Catholics can't be Christian either ... - Darla 10:41 Jul 11
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- <grin> I have grandparents who never got over me becoming a Protestant. :o) - Rocking Horse 11:45 Jul 11
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- I read about this in the paper this morning. What is with that? nt - Daisy 10:49 Jul 11
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- It's kinda hard for us all to "get along" as the Catholic church says it would like, when the Pope denies we are even saved. nt - Daisy 10:51 Jul 11
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- That is *not* what the pope says, said, or has said since at least Vatican II. - PariSarah 11:09 Jul 11
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- Actually .... - Darla 11:24 Jul 11
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- My article puts in the quotes the fact that non-Catholic churches do not have the "means of salvation". How else can that be interpreted? nt - Daisy 12:20 Jul 11
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- The article is misquoting the Pope... - LN 12:36 Jul 11
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- Thank you! Would've been nicer to have seen that in my morning paper rather then the other. Grr. - Daisy 12:46 Jul 11
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- Thank you! Would've been nicer to have seen that in my morning paper rather then the other. Grr. - Daisy 12:46 Jul 11
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- The article is misquoting the Pope... - LN 12:36 Jul 11
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- Sorry for the double post. nt - LN 12:37 Jul 11
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- Sorry for the double post. nt - LN 12:37 Jul 11
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- Uugh, The article puts the Pope's words in quotes as having said that non-catholics do not have the "means of salvation". Seems pretty straight-fwd to me. nt - Daisy 12:21 Jul 11
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- That's a technical reference to the sacraments. He's saying that Protestant churches don't administer Catholic sacraments. - PariSarah 12:36 Jul 11
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- I do find it amazing that they refer to the sacraments as a "means of salvation". Do Catholics believe that literally or is it just a phrase? I'm in the dark. nt - Daisy 12:49 Jul 11
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- Catholic sacraments include the seven rites that were instituted by Jesus and recorded in the New Testament and that confer sanctifying grace. Christ is our means of salvation. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 17:00 Jul 11
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- Yes, but it is not the whole picture. - LN 13:02 Jul 11
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- Catholic sacraments include the seven rites that were instituted by Jesus and recorded in the New Testament and that confer sanctifying grace. Christ is our means of salvation. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 17:00 Jul 11
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- Indeed they do. Thanks for the clarification. I also appreciated being able to read the "actual" document which someone graciously posted. nt - Daisy 12:48 Jul 11
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- Yep! LOL nt - Kate CA 12:47 Jul 11
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- I do find it amazing that they refer to the sacraments as a "means of salvation". Do Catholics believe that literally or is it just a phrase? I'm in the dark. nt - Daisy 12:49 Jul 11
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- That's a technical reference to the sacraments. He's saying that Protestant churches don't administer Catholic sacraments. - PariSarah 12:36 Jul 11
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- The article is misquoting the Pope... - LN 12:36 Jul 11
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- The "erroneous interpretation" which he is correcting.. - LN 12:08 Jul 11
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- No--you're absolutely right about the RCC being consistent in their stance that the RCC is the one true church. - PariSarah 11:35 Jul 11
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- Thanks for explaining that PariSarah! nm - Darla 12:43 Jul 11
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- What do you mean - "His position is much more subtle than that." (?) m - Kate CA 11:43 Jul 11
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- Well said. Much better than I did. nt - LN 12:12 Jul 11
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- Well, OK, take the first point. - PariSarah 12:08 Jul 11
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- Thanks for explaining, Sarah. (m) - Kate CA 12:32 Jul 11
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- In response to "So, both "sides" are saying similar things. If not exactly the same, they are similar" I don't believe you are correct. - KJB at Eielson AFB 17:21 Jul 11
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- To expand on what Parisarah was explaining...... - momof7 13:07 Jul 11
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- Actually, Lutherans have a similar teaching. - Carol in Cal. 15:18 Jul 11
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- That is essentially what I was saying. - momof7 16:15 Jul 11
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- Actually, old-fashioned Lutherans sometimes say that there are 3 categories in Western Christianity... - Carol in Cal. 17:11 Jul 11
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- Actually, old-fashioned Lutherans sometimes say that there are 3 categories in Western Christianity... - Carol in Cal. 17:11 Jul 11
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- That is essentially what I was saying. - momof7 16:15 Jul 11
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- Your quote... - Kate CA 15:08 Jul 11
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- Here is a good explanation that answers your questions. link inside - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:30 Jul 11
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- Thank you. That is exactly what I was trying to say! :) - momof7 16:43 Jul 11
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- Your welcome! (and you said it well...just thought I'd throw this in for support!) nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:54 Jul 11
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- Your welcome! (and you said it well...just thought I'd throw this in for support!) nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:54 Jul 11
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- Thank you. That is exactly what I was trying to say! :) - momof7 16:43 Jul 11
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- It is b/c Catholics don't read scriptures in isolation but in constant relation to eachother. - momof7 16:10 Jul 11
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- I do agree (m) - Kate CA 16:33 Jul 11
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- Catholics would agree that one is saved through Christ alone. sm - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:46 Jul 11
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- Catholics would agree that one is saved through Christ alone. sm - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:46 Jul 11
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- I do agree (m) - Kate CA 16:33 Jul 11
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- Exactly. Thank you. You said this so nicely. :) nt - Daisy 15:56 Jul 11
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- Here is a good explanation that answers your questions. link inside - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:30 Jul 11
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- OOPS.....I should have proofread first.....that should have said he is not saying that Protestants aren't Christians.....b/c he is actually acknowledging that they are! nt - momof7 13:11 Jul 11
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- Actually, Lutherans have a similar teaching. - Carol in Cal. 15:18 Jul 11
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- In response to "So, both "sides" are saying similar things. If not exactly the same, they are similar" I don't believe you are correct. - KJB at Eielson AFB 17:21 Jul 11
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- Thanks for explaining, Sarah. (m) - Kate CA 12:32 Jul 11
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- Well said. Much better than I did. nt - LN 12:12 Jul 11
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- Thanks for explaining that PariSarah! nm - Darla 12:43 Jul 11
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- My article puts in the quotes the fact that non-Catholic churches do not have the "means of salvation". How else can that be interpreted? nt - Daisy 12:20 Jul 11
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- I'm sorry--my subject line should have been more gently put. I get extremely frustrated with shoddy reporting in the media, precisely because it leads people to think just what you thought. - PariSarah 11:18 Jul 11
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- I think they are referring to the newest story. (m) - Kate CA 11:29 Jul 11
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- There is so much in this article that is blatantly false. - LN 12:16 Jul 11
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- I was actually looking for the article that Darla posted. I am sorry I posted the one above. Better links inside. Answers to your post. :+) - Kate CA 12:45 Jul 11
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- Thanks for clarifying... - LN 13:31 Jul 11
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- In further researching the whole issue of the prayer for the conversion of Jewish people... - LN 14:51 Jul 11
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- That's interesting--what do you think the reason for the exception is? - PariSarah 13:36 Jul 11
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- Well, here is the full statement, followed by my take on it... - LN 14:48 Jul 11
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- Well, here is the full statement, followed by my take on it... - LN 14:48 Jul 11
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- In further researching the whole issue of the prayer for the conversion of Jewish people... - LN 14:51 Jul 11
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- Thanks for clarifying... - LN 13:31 Jul 11
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- I was actually looking for the article that Darla posted. I am sorry I posted the one above. Better links inside. Answers to your post. :+) - Kate CA 12:45 Jul 11
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- There is so much in this article that is blatantly false. - LN 12:16 Jul 11
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- I made my post above ... - Darla 11:28 Jul 11
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- I think they are referring to the newest story. (m) - Kate CA 11:29 Jul 11
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- Actually .... - Darla 11:24 Jul 11
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- You are misrepresenting what was said by the Pope and the position of the Church. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 11:07 Jul 11
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- And I quote... - Daisy 12:31 Jul 11
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- This is a misquotation... - LN 12:50 Jul 11
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- Wow. We need to start a thread on the lousy Associated Press. nt - Daisy 12:52 Jul 11
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- Makes you wonder how much we read is really accurate, doesn't it :) nt - LN 13:05 Jul 11
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- People writing/reporting about religion usually have an agenda. These "reports" (and all "news") are best read with skepticism. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 13:05 Jul 11
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- Makes you wonder how much we read is really accurate, doesn't it :) nt - LN 13:05 Jul 11
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- Wow. We need to start a thread on the lousy Associated Press. nt - Daisy 12:52 Jul 11
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- Someone pointed me to the originial document which I responded to above. nt - Daisy 12:47 Jul 11
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- Sorry. Didn't realize both of these comments were made by you. nt - LN 14:53 Jul 11
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- Sorry. Didn't realize both of these comments were made by you. nt - LN 14:53 Jul 11
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- This is a misquotation... - LN 12:50 Jul 11
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- And I quote... - Daisy 12:31 Jul 11
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- That is *not* what the pope says, said, or has said since at least Vatican II. - PariSarah 11:09 Jul 11
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- It's kinda hard for us all to "get along" as the Catholic church says it would like, when the Pope denies we are even saved. nt - Daisy 10:51 Jul 11
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- <grin> I have grandparents who never got over me becoming a Protestant. :o) - Rocking Horse 11:45 Jul 11
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- Also, I think the Mormon belief in the necessity of the temple endowments and sealings is seen as non-Christian by many. nt - Melinda in VT 10:55 Jul 11
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- Our middle son had tubes at 8 months . . . - Jennefer @ SSA 19:48 Jul 11
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- K had tubes (m) - K&R's Mom 17:29 Jul 11
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- Thank you Charlotte and Elizabeth B. in NC for your responses. I am still checking this thread if others have info to share:O) nt - jubilee 14:59 Jul 11
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- My sister had tubes had an adult.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:17 Jul 11
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- We went with tubes for my dd - Charlotte 14:15 Jul 11
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- Oldest DD had tubes put in at 8m, but she was having back to back infections.... - akmommy 11:51 Jul 11 (1)
- We had the same situation - Bonnie in VA 10:53 Jul 11
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- Thank you for this alternative. I will be sure to ask about this. nt - jubilee 12:53 Jul 11
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- Thank you for this alternative. I will be sure to ask about this. nt - jubilee 12:53 Jul 11
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- Does he have frequent ear infections? My son did, and the tubes stopped the problem. (m) - Whisperlily 10:34 Jul 11
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- Re: Does he have frequent ear infections? My son did, and the tubes stopped the problem. (m) - jubilee 10:47 Jul 11
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- Well... - Whisperlily 10:58 Jul 11
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- Thank you for taking the time to respond. nt - jubilee 12:55 Jul 11
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- Thank you for taking the time to respond. nt - jubilee 12:55 Jul 11
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- Well... - Whisperlily 10:58 Jul 11
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- Re: Does he have frequent ear infections? My son did, and the tubes stopped the problem. (m) - jubilee 10:47 Jul 11
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- Thanks! I'm glad I didn't offend everyone...especially LDS people themselves! Thanks for making me feel better. :) (nt) - A.Marie 12:50 Jul 11
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- "THEIR individual behaviors" nt - Linko 9:53 Jul 11
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- No inspiration here, but I feel so bad for the situation you're in. Isn't the military fun?! Let me know if there's anything I can do. nt - Linko 9:54 Jul 11
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- Thanks. I know you know, you know? :-) - battlemaiden 10:02 Jul 11
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- ((Jo)) I remember this from the kid's perspective... - Kay in Cal 12:51 Jul 11
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- ((Jo)) I remember this from the kid's perspective... - Kay in Cal 12:51 Jul 11
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- Thanks. I know you know, you know? :-) - battlemaiden 10:02 Jul 11
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- I'd like a Half Price Books. (Loved them in PA, but none in MD) :-( nt - MoniMoni 11:02 Jul 11
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- I love my db's Boston Terrier - not yippy at all. nt - kcp 13:07 Jul 11
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- Not really a small dog, but - Stacey 12:56 Jul 11
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- Corgi. nt - KPM 11:50 Jul 11
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- Absolutely. Corgyn rock! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:33 Jul 11
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- Absolutely. Corgyn rock! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:33 Jul 11
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- Maybe it was just out dog...m - Holly in FL 11:39 Jul 11
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- You need a mutt! But, are you sure about the "puppy" part? (m) - camibami 11:05 Jul 11
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- I am not a dog person (M) - stellar 10:54 Jul 11
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- Can't say enough good about... - Valerie(TX) 10:37 Jul 11
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- Another Yorkie lover here... - amy g. 13:35 Jul 11
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- Another Yorkie lover here... - amy g. 13:35 Jul 11
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- If you google " getting a puppy" or something along those lines you can find questionaires to help you pick a breed. Have fun. nm - Remudamom 10:18 Jul 11
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- Just a tiny bit though. It will "whip" the bubbles quite high if you put it too much! nt - GVA 10:06 Jul 11
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- You can - make sure the water is at the recommended level... m - jmgconner 10:02 Jul 11
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- I don't really think it's good for the pump...(funny story inside) - Diana in OR 9:48 Jul 11
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- You can but you have to be prepared for the results! - momofkhm 9:30 Jul 11
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- oops- should read "jacuzzi TUB"! (nt) - A.Marie 9:23 Jul 11
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- Alexandra, do you live nearby? - Patty in WA 14:40 Jul 11
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- No advice, just sympathy. BTDT with my grandma, and picking up the pieces for it now. It's pretty ugly, and what she gave away is permanently GONE. nt - strider 11:44 Jul 11
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- Honestly? Not much you can do, although I've certainly tried... - GVA 10:10 Jul 11
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- A lot of communities now have classes for people to attend (especially the elderly) .... - Tap, tap, tap 9:38 Jul 11
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- Roses after second and third dc, because I said "I would like you to get me roses." (We communicate well, LOL!) (nt) - angela in ohio 21:17 Jul 11
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- Well, my dh took off work for a week. I thought that was enough! nt - lovemykids 14:33 Jul 11
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- Dear Homer, er, Sarah, - Miz Booshay 14:30 Jul 11
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- No, and I've never heard of such a thing. He did always bring flowers to me the next day, though. (nt) - Colleen 14:14 Jul 11
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- Yes. Books. I have the one marking the birth of our middle child right here. (sm) - MFS 13:03 Jul 11
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- Dh did buy me a gift after each child (only 2), but a case of champagne sounds good to me. nmn - Stacy in NJ 13:01 Jul 11
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- Well, he washed all the dirty cloth diapers for 3 years, and changed most of them... - Kay in Cal 12:54 Jul 11
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- Dh was *supposed* to give me something? Wow, no one ever told us that. :) nt - katalaska 12:35 Jul 11
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- Absolutely, flower sand a heart pendant with the birthstone of the child. It's a beautitful necklaces with opals, rubies, amethyst and aquamarine hearts - lynn 12:31 Jul 11
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- Does a Haagen Dazs bar count? I put in my order at the onset of labor :) nt - Kendra in CA 12:07 Jul 11
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- No gift, but he did sleep in a chair in the door at the hospital after the birth to prevent the staff from waking me. :-D nt - strider 11:48 Jul 11
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- #1-3 none, #4 a beautiful diamond necklace, and with this one, he's saying he's getting me a new dishwasher! nt - Sarah in FL 11:47 Jul 11 (1)
- ROFLOL!! Too funny, Sarah! (sm) - Rocking Horse 11:12 Jul 11
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- Yes flowers- only 2 out of 4 times though.. my friends dh had a sleep shirt made w/ pix of newborn & dad for first week home from hospital! nt - Corb 11:11 Jul 11
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- No, yes, no... - Amy loves Bud 11:08 Jul 11
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- No, he did not. And I've given him 4 of those little creatures. I think I'll ask him about that when he gets home. ;-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 11:07 Jul 11
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- Well this time he's taking 3 months off work to stay home with me! He'll spend a few weeks harvesting, and the other time helping out with schooling and parenting. nt - Becky (Alberta) 11:02 Jul 11
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- No, but a beer would have been really nice. My BIL did bring me an Arby's Roast Beef. Maybe he's not so bad, huh? nt - Dy 10:47 Jul 11
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- No presents for any of our 3. But he is above and beyond incredibly helpful when we get home (along the lines of a hand and foot servant!)!! 5 weeks until the next one! nt - Liz in NC 10:46 Jul 11
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- LOL! No gifts for the birth, but he usually gave me something when we found out about the pregnancy... nothing formally expected however. nt. - Whisperlily 10:39 Jul 11
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- Nope...I never heard of this. I would have taken the beer though! nt - Old Dominion Heather 10:25 Jul 11
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- New house for the first, second was just kinda there, but I got a new horse when I had the litter. nm - Remudamom 10:20 Jul 11
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- A gold coin for each son - Sebastian (a lady) 10:18 Jul 11
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- Well, dh did all the grocery shopping and cooking when ds was born almost 23 years ago until just last year when he started his graduate level studies. I thought it was a great gift! nt - Katia 10:12 Jul 11
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- It didn't occur to my dh but I have a story about my grandma... - Valerie in IL 9:59 Jul 11
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- Does crying every time he looked at me and the baby count? - WendyLee 9:56 Jul 11
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- I got roses with the first and by the time # 10 came around he didn't even make the birth, never mind a gift :-) nt - Quiver0f10 9:50 Jul 11
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- I think your dh is onto something. Beer according to my midwife was great for bookfeeding:) nt - Tammyla 9:49 Jul 11
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- No. But a case of champaigne would have been great. nm - Janet in WA 9:48 Jul 11
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- OK, I read that wrong. I thought you asked if *I* got my dh a present. I was thinking - wasn't the baby enough?! LOL (m) - Kate CA 9:42 Jul 11
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- I bought my DH a gift when we had our first child together. - Night Elf 12:14 Jul 11
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- Too funny!! I made the same mistake! But, to answer your Q - Doran 10:38 Jul 11
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- So did I! Weird. nt - DKinTX 10:21 Jul 11
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- LOL, I read it that way at first too! And no, my dh didn't get me a specific gift. nt - battlemaiden 9:45 Jul 11
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- I bought my DH a gift when we had our first child together. - Night Elf 12:14 Jul 11
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- I think that tradition worked when dh only had to wait outside with the other men. :) nt - Tammyla 9:41 Jul 11
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- No, but my parents were so thrilled to have twin grandchildren (their first grandkids) that *they* bought me two rings: emerald/diamond and ruby/diamond...pretty bands w/ little stones! nt - Ria 9:37 Jul 11 (1)
- Nope, no gift. I would have liked one though!! :) nt - KIN 9:35 Jul 11
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- I think I got flowers all three times from DH. nt - momofkhm 9:31 Jul 11
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- No, and I desperately wanted some chocolate chip cookies after the birth of my 3rd. I still haven't forgotten that I didn't get them. ;-) - Virginia Dawn 9:29 Jul 11
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- With my 2nd, who was born at 6PM, my DH ran out after and bought him self a pizza and didn't get me anything to eat LOL nt - Quiver0f10 9:52 Jul 11
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- Goodness! I might have *hurt* the man! - abbeyej 10:21 Jul 11
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- Goodness! I might have *hurt* the man! - abbeyej 10:21 Jul 11
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- Oh no! After dd was born, I *inhaled* a box of GS cookies while waiting for my Thai food to arrive (dh thought he ordered enough for him too -- but I ate it all). nt - abbeyej 9:40 Jul 11
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- LOL! Post-labor hunger IS intense! nt - Rocking Horse 11:30 Jul 11
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- LOL! Post-labor hunger IS intense! nt - Rocking Horse 11:30 Jul 11
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- With my 2nd, who was born at 6PM, my DH ran out after and bought him self a pizza and didn't get me anything to eat LOL nt - Quiver0f10 9:52 Jul 11
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- Ummm, yeah right. LOL nt - srjbdl 9:24 Jul 11
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- No. Neither of us thought of it. nt - Karin 9:21 Jul 11
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- I know I got flowers the with the first two, I can't remember with the third. ;-) But with the post-C-section Percocet I can't remember much of anything. ;-) nt - Jami in TX 9:16 Jul 11
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- Nope. And it never occurred to me that he would/should. nt - Melinda in VT 9:12 Jul 11
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- Mine didn't. But I think your dh's idea is excellent! (nt) - Melora in NC 9:12 Jul 11
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- Well, he drove me to the hospital 2 out of three times. Does that count? nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 9:09 Jul 11
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- Wow! That's wonderful! Keep us posted--what an exciting step! nt - strider 11:49 Jul 11
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- Congratulations~ I read it goofy and thought you were getting a pole for the barn, LoL that would be one crazy barn dance. nt - Tammyla 9:44 Jul 11
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- pole barn? a barn for poles? - BMC 9:37 Jul 11
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- a pole barn is like a glorified metal roofing type garage that can be used for anything, including animals! nm - CalicoKat 9:56 Jul 11
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- a pole barn is like a glorified metal roofing type garage that can be used for anything, including animals! nm - CalicoKat 9:56 Jul 11
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- When my ds was 10yo, I filled his Christmas stocking with scotch tape. Was he ever one happy and excited kid!! nt - Katia 10:09 Jul 11
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- I buy my DC tape for Christmas every year!! LOL. :) nt - Daisy 11:01 Jul 11
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- That's fantastic!! Ds just this morning announced that he wasted a lot of tape trying to make a block castle... - lovemyboys 10:16 Jul 11 (1)
- I buy my DC tape for Christmas every year!! LOL. :) nt - Daisy 11:01 Jul 11
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- I just bought 5 rolls Sat, down to four already. My ds loves all tape especially duct tape. Keeps him busy:) nt - Tammyla 9:43 Jul 11
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- I go through a Costco "office refill" pack a year ...12-16 big rolls m - Tap, tap, tap 9:43 Jul 11
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- I buy tape at the dollar store. I have a 13yo ds who thinks everything needs to be reinforced with tape. nt - Virginia Dawn 9:32 Jul 11
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- Target Back-to-School clearance! Dh, "Why do we need a gross of Scotch tape?" Me, "Duh!" - abbeyej 9:32 Jul 11
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- Or 5 year old dds and tape! I think she was wallpapering her room with Fairy pictures. nt - Jami in TX 9:18 Jul 11
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- I once got one of my kids five rolls of scotch tape as a birthday gift. nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 9:08 Jul 11
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- I'd keep him home. nt - Peek a Boo 16:28 Jul 11
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- Disagree with almost everyone. I'd see If I could arrange a tour of the ps and a meeting with a guidance counselor. m - Stacy in NJ 13:21 Jul 11
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- I think it would be fine to send him under your conditions, that he have a choice - Claire 12:59 Jul 11
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- why would he be more likely to make friends at school rather than in sports, scouts, or other activities? - katilac 12:04 Jul 11
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- I don't think you should send him - Christina in OR 11:23 Jul 11
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- One more quick comment..... - Christina 10:33 Jul 11
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- One more quick comment..... - Christina 10:33 Jul 11
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- OT - Christina whould you please add soemthing to your name there are many of us here. :) nt - Christina in OR 10:46 Jul 11
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- I am worried this will happen, even tho principal & teachers will try to make sure it doesn't. nt. - SoSo 10:35 Jul 11
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- OT - Christina whould you please add soemthing to your name there are many of us here. :) nt - Christina in OR 10:46 Jul 11
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- Your reason for sending him to school is flawed... - Janet in WA 9:52 Jul 11
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- What do you think with more info? - SoSo 10:17 Jul 11
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- I don't think you're going to believe me... - Janet in WA 10:42 Jul 11
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- Actually, I do believe you. I will work on your suggestions (more) - SoSo 11:21 Jul 11
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- Oh, and just in case it will help... - Janet in WA 10:46 Jul 11
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- Actually, I do believe you. I will work on your suggestions (more) - SoSo 11:21 Jul 11
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- My step-son was a shy, quiet kid who would not join groups. - Christina 10:30 Jul 11
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- Yes, he says he is lonely for friends. nt - SoSo 10:34 Jul 11
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- Yes, he says he is lonely for friends. nt - SoSo 10:34 Jul 11
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- I don't think you're going to believe me... - Janet in WA 10:42 Jul 11
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- What do you think with more info? - SoSo 10:17 Jul 11
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- Do you think that a kid who has trouble making friends will be likely to find any in a group of 12-13? - moooom 9:04 Jul 11
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- I think... - Old Dominion Heather 9:02 Jul 11
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- The PS option - SoSo 10:26 Jul 11
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- The PS option - SoSo 10:26 Jul 11
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- Diagonal. nt - Karin 8:51 Jul 11
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- Yep,, nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:39 Jul 11
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- Yep,, nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:39 Jul 11
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- That is very encouraging... - Old Dominion Heather 8:55 Jul 11
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- Sounds like you and dh have really worked together and come up with a solution that works for your family. nt - Christina in OR 8:52 Jul 11
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- Well done!! (nt) - Hannah 9:07 Jul 11
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- You go girl!! nt - PariSarah 8:57 Jul 11
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- Congratulations~ Great job! nt - Tammyla 8:53 Jul 11
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- Here is my "take" on it... - Susu 12:36 Jul 11
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- Re: More theological questions - Christian this time (m) - Virginia Dawn 9:22 Jul 11
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- Re: More theological questions - Christian this time (m) - Karin 8:59 Jul 11
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- Personally, I think your #1 . . . - PariSarah 8:55 Jul 11
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- Hooray, someone else annoyed by Aristotle! nt - Karin 9:15 Jul 11
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- Thanks for this. I didn't know what argument #1 was called, but it didn't make sense to me. (nt) - Melora in NC 9:11 Jul 11
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- Hooray, someone else annoyed by Aristotle! nt - Karin 9:15 Jul 11
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- 4-7 beans per bottle. 3-6 month wait. Bottle in any size you find or want:) nt - Tammyla 9:48 Jul 11
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- A follow-up question, if I may. Has anyone here made Brandy Vanilla? I googled, as Jean suggested... - Crissy in WA 9:38 Jul 11
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- I found some recipes with rum too. It would be fun to experiment! nt - Cricket 11:01 Jul 11
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- I've never made it with brandy. It would add "flavor" to the vanilla extract...as opposed to vodka that doesn't add any other taste. nt - Holly in FL 9:41 Jul 11
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- I found some recipes with rum too. It would be fun to experiment! nt - Cricket 11:01 Jul 11
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- I use the liter size...or it's approx. a liter. m - Holly in FL 9:36 Jul 11 (1)
- Buy a large bottle of Vodka... - Jean in Wisc. 9:16 Jul 11
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- Yes, I've found so many different recipes online. It sounds simple enough! lol I didn't know I could reuse the beans. That's good to know. nt - Cricket 11:04 Jul 11
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- We put in 7 vanilla beans back in Nov. and it looks & smells amazing now. nt - Tammyla 9:47 Jul 11
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- add ice, tonic and lemon......... ;) - Lizzie in Ma 9:32 Jul 11
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- Yes, I've found so many different recipes online. It sounds simple enough! lol I didn't know I could reuse the beans. That's good to know. nt - Cricket 11:04 Jul 11
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- High School Musical is my daughter's favorite. (nt) - Dawn in MI 11:22 Jul 11
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- Anne of Green Gables, National Velvet, any of the Secret Gardens, or Shirley Temple movies. nt - Ellie 9:19 Jul 11
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- Didn't you forget to include Daddy Longlegs on your list? - Darla 9:34 Jul 11
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- Ooooo..no, I didn't forget... - Ellie 11:51 Jul 11
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- Agreed! It's dreadful. The book *is* great. NT - Darla 15:00 Jul 11
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- Hey... - Ellie 20:40 Jul 11
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- Hey... - Ellie 20:40 Jul 11
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- Agreed! It's dreadful. The book *is* great. NT - Darla 15:00 Jul 11
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- Ooooo..no, I didn't forget... - Ellie 11:51 Jul 11
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- Didn't you forget to include Daddy Longlegs on your list? - Darla 9:34 Jul 11
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- A Wedding for Bella and Mostly Martha get my vote .... - Darla 9:07 Jul 11
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- The princess Diaries movies. nt - Christina in OR 8:54 Jul 11
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- Anything Jane Austin. nm - Remudamom 8:31 Jul 11
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- Write@Home (nt) - Beth in OH 10:44 Jul 11
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- Will you please give a link for their website? Thanks! (nt) - Jackie in AR 11:09 Jul 11
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- www.writeathome.com (link inside) - Beth in OH 11:26 Jul 11
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- Thank you. I guess I could have tried that, huh?? ;-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 11:40 Jul 11
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- Thank you. I guess I could have tried that, huh?? ;-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 11:40 Jul 11
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- www.writeathome.com (link inside) - Beth in OH 11:26 Jul 11
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- Will you please give a link for their website? Thanks! (nt) - Jackie in AR 11:09 Jul 11
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- WriteGuide.com nt - Ellie 9:20 Jul 11
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- Bravewriter.com nt - KPM 8:15 Jul 11
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- www.home2teach.com , www.writeathome.com nt - Quiver0f10 8:04 Jul 11
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- IMO, EduTrac is useful only if you need to record for reporting purposes. - Claire 13:03 Jul 11
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- Last line should read, " We are using TOG this year, do I even need it ( there is no reporting in NJ)?" nm - Monique in NJ 7:12 Jul 11
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- Thanks!! *much* appreciated :-) I think your term of "proportion" is the biggest hurdle when talking ANY theology, ya know? nt - Peek a Boo 13:26 Jul 11
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- Thank you, Julie. This has been so enlightening and I really appreciate the discussion! I've been given SO much misinformation over the years! nt - Katia 10:51 Jul 11
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- Very well said! (Much better than I would havedone) Thank you!! nt. - Kristiana 8:05 Jul 11
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- Julie, do Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is God? nt - Tracy in Ky 7:54 Jul 11
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- I normally don't like to get into these converstions...but, I have to ask...I have read/heard that Mormons believe Jesus and Satan are "spirit brothers." Can you explain that? nt - Holly in FL 9:40 Jul 11
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- Hmmm, I'm not LDS, but I think I can semi-justify THAT belief <sm> - Pamela 12:12 Jul 11
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- What "scriptures" do you find this? nt - Holly in FL 12:21 Jul 11
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- Start with - Pamela 12:46 Jul 11
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- Start with - Pamela 12:46 Jul 11
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- What "scriptures" do you find this? nt - Holly in FL 12:21 Jul 11
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- Re: I normally don't like to get into these converstions...but, I have to ask...I have read/heard that Mormons believe Jesus and Satan are "spirit brothers." Can you explain that? nt - Julie in Austin 9:44 Jul 11
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- Hmmm, I'm not LDS, but I think I can semi-justify THAT belief <sm> - Pamela 12:12 Jul 11
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- Re: Julie, do Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is God? nt - Julie in Austin 9:34 Jul 11
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- First things first: let's clarify the term "god"... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 8:58 Jul 11
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- Re: First things first: let's clarify the term "god"... - Julie in Austin 9:29 Jul 11
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- Hmm, this sounds more like what the Jehovah's Witness man told me (m) - Karin 9:07 Jul 11
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- Re: First things first: let's clarify the term "god"... - Julie in Austin 9:29 Jul 11
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- But Mormons do consider Jesus to be divine. nt - Melinda in VT 8:14 Jul 11
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- And perfect like God- They are one in thought and deed. (nt) - Gigi 8:42 Jul 11
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- Oops. This was supposed to go under Lady Jenn's post. nt - Melinda in VT 8:15 Jul 11
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- And perfect like God- They are one in thought and deed. (nt) - Gigi 8:42 Jul 11
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- No.He is the Son of God...nt - Lady Jenn 8:06 Jul 11
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- Thanks, I did not think they believe that He is God, but I wanted to make sure. nt - Tracy in Ky 8:41 Jul 11
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- Thanks, I did not think they believe that He is God, but I wanted to make sure. nt - Tracy in Ky 8:41 Jul 11
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- I normally don't like to get into these converstions...but, I have to ask...I have read/heard that Mormons believe Jesus and Satan are "spirit brothers." Can you explain that? nt - Holly in FL 9:40 Jul 11
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- Awesome explanation :o) Thanks for taking the time to do it. nt - fiddledeedee 7:13 Jul 11
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- Me too. It is always hard to break off a relationship. : ) nt - Old Dominion Heather 6:56 Jul 11
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- Thanks y'all! I decided to be indecisive. We'll get a sink with spots for bar soap, knowing I might prefer a foaming pump (which I had never considered!). Cool. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 11:20 Jul 11
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- Bar soap. Just got so tired of all the plastic waste involved with liquid soaps. nt - Margaret in GA 10:14 Jul 11
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- I only buy one container and then constantly refill it (with Ivory dish liquid). No waste here! nt - Katia 10:26 Jul 11
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- i do the same thing. it's much less expensive that way.nt - Deidre in GA 11:19 Jul 11
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- i do the same thing. it's much less expensive that way.nt - Deidre in GA 11:19 Jul 11
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- I only buy one container and then constantly refill it (with Ivory dish liquid). No waste here! nt - Katia 10:26 Jul 11
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- Pumps in all the bathrooms, shower gel in the kids shower. We only use bar soap in my shower. m - Tap, tap, tap 9:51 Jul 11
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- Homemade bar soap! (nt) - angela in ohio 8:35 Jul 11
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- pump filled with ivory dish soap. nt - one l michele 8:32 Jul 11
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- Me too!! nt - Katia 10:24 Jul 11
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- Me too!! nt - Katia 10:24 Jul 11
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- Pumps! I can't stand the thought of a bar of soap that everyone else used too when they visit the house! ick (nt) - Mel 8:26 Jul 11
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- Pumps. Haven't used bar soap at the sink in, oh, 30 years :-) nt - Ellie 8:12 Jul 11
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- bar--one of my dd's empties out the pumps and fills them with water, "just cleaning them out mom." nm - CalicoKat 7:49 Jul 11
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- Foaming soap from a pump. Soap bars are messy, and the foam takes much less water to rinse off than regular liquid soap. nt - Crissy in WA 7:44 Jul 11
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- I think the dc do a better job of washing with the foaming soap too. They don't have to work it into a lather, and it's more fun. nt - Laura A 11:04 Jul 11
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- BTW, most foaming pump bottles can be refilled with just a tsp or two of liquid soap and additional water. nt - Laura A 11:06 Jul 11
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- Oh. Great idea. It's not a specific soap that foams, but the construction of the bottle, right? nt - Crissy in WA 12:11 Jul 11
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- Right. And I think the soap needs to be clear -- no moisturizers or beads, etc. nt - Laura A 12:20 Jul 11
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- Right. And I think the soap needs to be clear -- no moisturizers or beads, etc. nt - Laura A 12:20 Jul 11
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- Oh. Great idea. It's not a specific soap that foams, but the construction of the bottle, right? nt - Crissy in WA 12:11 Jul 11
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- BTW, most foaming pump bottles can be refilled with just a tsp or two of liquid soap and additional water. nt - Laura A 11:06 Jul 11
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- I think the dc do a better job of washing with the foaming soap too. They don't have to work it into a lather, and it's more fun. nt - Laura A 11:04 Jul 11
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- I like the foam pumps - the soap is not so concentrated and it lasts longer. nt - Cheller 7:43 Jul 11
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- Same here! nt - LuvBritLit 11:04 Jul 11
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- Same here! nt - LuvBritLit 11:04 Jul 11
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- Pump, bar soak gets icky nt - Quiver0f10 6:51 Jul 11
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- We use the pump. But I had a sink with a spot for bar soap & I liked it. You could have both. nt - Belinda 6:43 Jul 11
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- no pref, but... - LauraQ 6:42 Jul 11
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- Ha! I have the opposite, my ds plays w/ the bar soap (answer for OhE inside) (m) - MoniMoni 7:06 Jul 11
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- Ha! I have the opposite, my ds plays w/ the bar soap (answer for OhE inside) (m) - MoniMoni 7:06 Jul 11
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- PS. I'm trying to decide whether the sink should have spots for soap or skip, meaning you'd always use pump soap. nt - OhElizabeth 6:41 Jul 11
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- I use Dove bars due to allergies, but prefer a soap holder. Those spots are always a mess to clean. nt - Tammyla 8:04 Jul 11
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- I use Dove bars due to allergies, but prefer a soap holder. Those spots are always a mess to clean. nt - Tammyla 8:04 Jul 11
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- I twist up and use an octopus clip. nt - one l michele 8:34 Jul 11
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- My hair is layered, so its a half pony. I'm also not in the water, I've got to many littles to watch and can see them better from shore. nt - Corb 8:13 Jul 11
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- I don't style and restyle...once a day is enough for me! nt - Susu 7:25 Jul 11
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- This is so sad. Praying here ((Robin)). nt - Dana in OR 9:13 Jul 11
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- ((Robin)) Let me know if there is something I can do. nt - Brigitte in NC 8:22 Jul 11
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- I'm so sorry. Praying! nt - jmgconner 6:42 Jul 11
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- Prayers. nt - Tammyla 6:35 Jul 11
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- I'm so sorry, prayers here. nt - Trivium Academy 6:32 Jul 11
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- Oh (((Robin))). Praying. nt - karenciavo 6:16 Jul 11
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- Praying. (nt) - LoriM 6:15 Jul 11
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- Hey, I didn't know you live in Charleston (m) - Dana in NC 12:15 Jul 11
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- Ah, okay. I don't live here either, lol. Just visiting my own parents:) nt - Dana in NC 21:33 Jul 11
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- I don't, my parents do. Maybe we can chat about getting together sometime! nt - Trivium Academy 13:02 Jul 11
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- Ah, okay. I don't live here either, lol. Just visiting my own parents:) nt - Dana in NC 21:33 Jul 11
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- Um, no. Not me. I would fly to see the relative for two days (by myself). Then home to kiddos! (m) - buddhabelly 12:09 Jul 11
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- I guess the million dollar question is: is your mom in the car with you? (m) - buddhabelly 12:42 Jul 11
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- You are cracking.me.up! Lol! - Trivium Academy 13:06 Jul 11
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- In order that you understand my position, I can't resist telling you that my dad (m) - buddhabelly 13:37 Jul 11
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- It's a little different for us, my mom warts and all is my best friend. - Trivium Academy 14:20 Jul 11
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- It's a little different for us, my mom warts and all is my best friend. - Trivium Academy 14:20 Jul 11
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- In order that you understand my position, I can't resist telling you that my dad (m) - buddhabelly 13:37 Jul 11
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- Can you take the train? Just an idea.....then the kids can walk around when they like. (nt) - buddhabelly 12:48 Jul 11
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- You are cracking.me.up! Lol! - Trivium Academy 13:06 Jul 11
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- I guess the million dollar question is: is your mom in the car with you? (m) - buddhabelly 12:42 Jul 11
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- Minority vote here. It sounds way too tedious to me. I'd need a week of recovery *on my own* to recover from that. (nt) - Colleen 11:23 Jul 11
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- F.r.e.e. t.r.i.p. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 13:07 Jul 11
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- Mmm, nope, that wouldn't do it for me. But I hope you have a great time! : ) (nt) - Colleen 19:07 Jul 11
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- Mmm, nope, that wouldn't do it for me. But I hope you have a great time! : ) (nt) - Colleen 19:07 Jul 11
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- F.r.e.e. t.r.i.p. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 13:07 Jul 11
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- Go ! - marianne 10:54 Jul 11
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- Do it. We did extensive car school over the last few years - Sebastian (a lady) 10:37 Jul 11
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- I'm sure I'll need help with what to take in the next month or so, these are great ideas though Sebastian, thank you! nt - Trivium Academy 11:17 Jul 11
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- I'm sure I'll need help with what to take in the next month or so, these are great ideas though Sebastian, thank you! nt - Trivium Academy 11:17 Jul 11
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- Fun, Jessica! Where in Maine? I'll be there at that time, too! nt - Ria 9:49 Jul 11
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- We're looking at rental properties in... - Trivium Academy 11:15 Jul 11
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- I'll be just south of Brunswick, on Quahog Bay (m) - Ria 12:15 Jul 11
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- I'll be just south of Brunswick, on Quahog Bay (m) - Ria 12:15 Jul 11
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- We're looking at rental properties in... - Trivium Academy 11:15 Jul 11
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- Go...and enjoy your grandmother and the life experiences you will be making for your dc! nt - jubilee 9:41 Jul 11
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- Go! Go! Go! Go! nt - Corb 8:28 Jul 11
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- Go! What a valuable learning experience, both from the academic perspective and the "real life" perspective. nt - Brigitte in NC 8:23 Jul 11
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- I would go. I would also take both my children. I would also try to force myself to NOT stress over hs for a 7 yo. She will be fine. (nt) - Scarlett 8:01 Jul 11
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- Never pass an opportunity to visit your grandma!!! Always take an opportunity to vacate from school for a bit. Always carry Rescue Remedy! Have fun! :o) nt - Lisa in Transition 7:15 Jul 11
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- I would go! That's what's so great about hsing, flexibility! There are things you can do on the road that would be fun school--travel journal, stories from different states you pass through, books on tape, nature journaling, etc.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:14 Jul 11
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- Go!! It would be worth it to me. :-) nt - WTMindy 7:10 Jul 11
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- Re: Definitely go...you will make memories! (more) - Mariann in Va 7:08 Jul 11
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- Go. - Julie in Austin 7:03 Jul 11
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- The only thing that gives me pause is concern about personality issues with your mom. Otherwise, leave the school books at home and have a wonderful time! nt - abbeyej 6:58 Jul 11
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- Read that aricle about Rafe Esquith and the benifits of taking kids on trips to important places... - Old Dominion Heather 6:54 Jul 11
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- arg... read the arTicle... It would be nice if I could link it. : / nt - Old Dominion Heather 6:55 Jul 11
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- arg... read the arTicle... It would be nice if I could link it. : / nt - Old Dominion Heather 6:55 Jul 11
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- Ahhhhh! Come to Maine! Come to Maine! Nancy in MI and Ria with both be here around that time! I would LOVE to meet you! (more) - happymainemom 6:52 Jul 11
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- We'll be in the Mid-Coast area... - Trivium Academy 7:09 Jul 11
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- We'll be in the Mid-Coast area... - Trivium Academy 7:09 Jul 11
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- Can you drive one way and fly the other? I don't think I'd do it because of the drive. nm - Stacy in NJ 6:52 Jul 11
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- How to take HSing with you... - LauraQ 6:52 Jul 11
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- I'm going to see if leaving ds3 with dh is going to be possible. - Trivium Academy 6:47 Jul 11
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- But to Great-Grandma meeting him may be a priceless moment, worth the effort of travelling with a little one. nm - Drama Mama 6:52 Jul 11
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- Yes. My mom and I drove with my grandmother and my 6 month old 15 years ago now to (m) - Sharon in SC 12:07 Jul 11
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- Well, that should read *14* years ago. My oldest is 14.5. :-) nt - Sharon in SC 12:08 Jul 11
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- Well, that should read *14* years ago. My oldest is 14.5. :-) nt - Sharon in SC 12:08 Jul 11
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- I agree. It will be well memorable to your grandmother and you can take pictures for the memories. nt - LMA 7:18 Jul 11
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- Yes. My mom and I drove with my grandmother and my 6 month old 15 years ago now to (m) - Sharon in SC 12:07 Jul 11
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- But to Great-Grandma meeting him may be a priceless moment, worth the effort of travelling with a little one. nm - Drama Mama 6:52 Jul 11
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- Take advantage of one of the blessings of homeschooling and go! nt - Laura in VA 6:36 Jul 11
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- Your children are 7 and 3 - any work missed via curricula will be (m) - Sharon in SC 6:32 Jul 11
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- NYC is not so bad that you need to drive a 500 miles out of your way to miss it :-D... - karenciavo 6:32 Jul 11
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- Two vehicles have been damaged in the past driving that 10 mile stretch, plus - Trivium Academy 6:37 Jul 11
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- You don't have to drive through NYC to get to the NE. The alternate route is to take the Garden State Parkway to the Tappan Zee Bridge. We do it all the time from Mass. to points south of NY. nt - LMA 7:16 Jul 11
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- Yep. Did this route 2-3 times a year for 5 years. nt - Brigitte in NC 8:21 Jul 11
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- Yep. Did this route 2-3 times a year for 5 years. nt - Brigitte in NC 8:21 Jul 11
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- You don't have to drive through NYC to get to the NE. The alternate route is to take the Garden State Parkway to the Tappan Zee Bridge. We do it all the time from Mass. to points south of NY. nt - LMA 7:16 Jul 11
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- Two vehicles have been damaged in the past driving that 10 mile stretch, plus - Trivium Academy 6:37 Jul 11
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- your dd will re-cover from missing the school time, go and enjoy each others company. - Drama Mama 6:31 Jul 11
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- Go, have fun, take the time off from hsing. It won't matter in the long run at all. - Belinda 6:31 Jul 11
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- Please do take the time off - LoriM 6:14 Jul 11
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- Absolutely. 17 y/o and 14 y/o -- and the times that we just... - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:09 Jul 11
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- Oh Pam, you brought tears to my eyes! - Trivium Academy 7:15 Jul 11
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- Oh Pam, you brought tears to my eyes! - Trivium Academy 7:15 Jul 11
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- Absolutely. 17 y/o and 14 y/o -- and the times that we just... - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:09 Jul 11
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- I'd go in a flash... - GVA 6:14 Jul 11
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- Yes... loved it! And missed some things as well... (spoilers, and lots of them) - Kay in Cal 13:01 Jul 11
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- Yes, I missed that too - LoriM 13:49 Jul 11
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- I agree with you, not your dd (spoiler)... - Kay in Cal 13:53 Jul 11
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- I agree with you, not your dd (spoiler)... - Kay in Cal 13:53 Jul 11
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- Yes, I missed that too - LoriM 13:49 Jul 11
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- I'm seeing it this afternoon, but I thought the same thing about being lost if you hadn't read the books.... - Michelle T 8:06 Jul 11
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- Couldn't get tickets last night... so we are going in an hour! (Closed my eyes to scroll down and write this... back later for some spoiler talk!) nt - Kay in Cal 6:04 Jul 11
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- Just tell me one thing and this isn't a spoiler--how much of Lucius Malfoy do we see? I saw the sneaks and the teasers and he's in them...so how big of a drool bucket will I need to bring? :) nt - GothicGyrl 5:55 Jul 11
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- Quite a bit, actually - LoriM 5:59 Jul 11
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- Oh good.. so a big bucket and a wipey :) And yes, Carter owns Bellatrix... :) nt - GothicGyrl 6:04 Jul 11
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- Oh good.. so a big bucket and a wipey :) And yes, Carter owns Bellatrix... :) nt - GothicGyrl 6:04 Jul 11
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- Quite a bit, actually - LoriM 5:59 Jul 11
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- A question... - Virginia Dawn 5:53 Jul 11
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- Are you a Star Wars fan? - LoriM 5:57 Jul 11
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- Star Wars fans think JarJar Binks was the biggest mistake and dissappointment in the movie. I personally loved him enough to name a hamster after him :) - GothicGyrl 5:56 Jul 11
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- Are you a Star Wars fan? - LoriM 5:57 Jul 11
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- Take a look at Uncommon Goods... - Laura in CT 7:36 Jul 11
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- LOL...I have almost no hair on my legs, but my girls are hairy gorillas... - shanmar 11:49 Jul 11
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- My dd just started at 10.5. I took her Junior GS troop horseback riding and asked her what she like best. Her response? "The grooming." How could I argue when she asked to shave? lol nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 11:44 Jul 11
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- All my girls (so far) have been about 12... - Margaret in CO 11:40 Jul 11
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- 12, but she asked at 11.5, and I let her start early because it's summer. nt - SoSo 8:29 Jul 11
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- Show her how, make it special - Christina in OR 8:04 Jul 11
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- I have a new electric razor waiting for my dd, and agree as soon as she asks. nt - Tammyla 8:02 Jul 11
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- As soon as she needs or asks. There's nothing "too grown up" about smooth legs and there are many worse battles to fight. nt - Lady Katherine 7:42 Jul 11
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- I agree. My mother would not allow me to--I suffered a lot of unnecessary teasing and embarrassment because of this. It's *not* a moral issue--it's grooming. Just let her do it. nt - strider 11:56 Jul 11
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- absolutely agree, when DD told me that boys were teasing her about being hairy, that made realize I should listen to her concerns more closely nt - BMC 9:45 Jul 11
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- I agree. My mother would not allow me to--I suffered a lot of unnecessary teasing and embarrassment because of this. It's *not* a moral issue--it's grooming. Just let her do it. nt - strider 11:56 Jul 11
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- As soon as she asks. (In our case with the eldest, BEFORE she asked! *g*) nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:23 Jul 11
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- Hijacking thread...what about underarms? nt - imeverywoman 6:57 Jul 11
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- The same answer. My dd has grown small wisps of dark hair in her armpits earlier than acquiring hairy legs. - Belinda 7:12 Jul 11
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- This determined legs here. Fur is embarassing. (m) - MoniMoni 7:09 Jul 11
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- The same answer. My dd has grown small wisps of dark hair in her armpits earlier than acquiring hairy legs. - Belinda 7:12 Jul 11
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- My dd started when she turned 10 (she's 11.9 now) - LauraQ 6:55 Jul 11
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- Thanks so much! I really felt like I should let her... - Laura in VA 6:33 Jul 11
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- When the hair bothers her she can shave. I'm going to show her how to shave the little dark wisps under her armpits today -- she's only 10. :( nt - Belinda 6:33 Jul 11
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- My dd is the same age, and I will let her whenever she asks. (m) - angela in ohio 6:31 Jul 11
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- I remember seeing a friend of mine do it when I was 11. I remember thinking, "Wow. Maybe I should start too. (more) - Happymainemom 6:26 Jul 11
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- Third grade and 9yo here. I wondered if I should wait, but everyone here said to ..... - Vkay 6:24 Jul 11
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- One of my dd's was 9 - Christi/NC 6:16 Jul 11
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- what was with our mothers back? - HollyDay 6:10 Jul 11
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- My mom had to make me start shaving my underarms..... - Kathy in MD 8:18 Jul 11
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- I came home crying in the 5th grade because I'd been teased about hairy legs. - Belinda 6:34 Jul 11
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- I've wondered that too... - GVA 6:18 Jul 11
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- I was one of those kids who never asked - mooooom 6:17 Jul 11
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- My mom had to make me start shaving my underarms..... - Kathy in MD 8:18 Jul 11
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- My dd is 14 and hasn't started shaving her legs yet..... - Tammy 6:04 Jul 11
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- Same here with my 15 yo - she has NO interest in it :) nt - readwithem 7:39 Jul 11
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- Same here with my 15 yo - she has NO interest in it :) nt - readwithem 7:39 Jul 11
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- I let my dd when she was 11. - Kristine out of lurking 5:52 Jul 11
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- Get her an electric if you are uncomfortable with the dangers of a razor. nt - mad charity 5:47 Jul 11
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- With my first, long after she passed the point of embarrassment.... - Kelli in TN 5:47 Jul 11
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- Same here. yikes. Age 10 she asked me - LH 6:18 Jul 11
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- Same here. yikes. Age 10 she asked me - LH 6:18 Jul 11
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- When she asks. (m) - DollyM 5:45 Jul 11 (1)
- That's plenty old enough. I'd hand her a razor. nt - Ria 5:40 Jul 11
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- ((sr)) I can share what I've done but... - Trivium Academy 9:08 Jul 11
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- I suggest "How to Really Love Your Child" (m) - Dolly 5:49 Jul 11
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- In NY, you can homeschool someone else's dc [m] - Peek a Boo 13:43 Jul 11
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- I was hs'ed by a friend's mom - Christina in OR 8:21 Jul 11
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- If someone is teaching someone else's child for pay, she's tutoring, or operating a private school.. - Ellie 8:14 Jul 11
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- Well, in TX, a homeschool *is* a private school --- - Peek a Boo -w/ a friend that does this 13:38 Jul 11
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- Nevertheless... - Ellie 20:42 Jul 11
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- Nevertheless... - Ellie 20:42 Jul 11
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- I agree with keeping the terminology clear and separate-it would be more a private school/tutoring if one was paid. nt - MamaPapa 11:12 Jul 11
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- Why? According to NC state law I am still homeschooling. nt - srjbdl 8:29 Jul 11
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- The difference would be.. - Ellie 9:26 Jul 11
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- From a legal pov in NC it is still hschooling - Georgia in NC 10:20 Jul 11
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- DNPE may still accept whatever it wants under the "homeschooling" statutes... - Ellie 11:53 Jul 11
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- DNPE changed their stance on tutors. Their legal counsel told them they were misinterpreting the law. Happened sometime in January. nt - Robin in NC 11:11 Jul 11
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- DNPE may still accept whatever it wants under the "homeschooling" statutes... - Ellie 11:53 Jul 11
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- From a legal pov in NC it is still hschooling - Georgia in NC 10:20 Jul 11
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- The difference would be.. - Ellie 9:26 Jul 11
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- Well, in TX, a homeschool *is* a private school --- - Peek a Boo -w/ a friend that does this 13:38 Jul 11
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- in FL - Largo Tina 6:10 Jul 11
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- Yep, you can only homeschool your own. Otherwise, you're running a private school. - K-FL 7:27 Jul 11
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- Yep, you can only homeschool your own. Otherwise, you're running a private school. - K-FL 7:27 Jul 11
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- Oh, and I am currently doing it, but for free. I am tutoring a high schooler who is out of options. nt - Kelli in TN 6:03 Jul 11
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- I do it, but not for pay--I could use the money, but the boy I school needs the education more than I need the money and as far as I know, FL has some of the most relaxed laws in the country, so I shouldn't have too many problems, if any. nt - GothicGyrl 5:58 Jul 11
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- Joanne, the Happy Homeschooler, from this board does this. nt - Kelli in TN 5:45 Jul 11
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- I've heard of 2 in my area but laws here classify homeschools as private school. - Closeacademy 5:29 Jul 11
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- Well isn't this what I'd like to know?!?... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 6:51 Jul 11
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- Yes, the unspokens bug me, too.... - Laurel in CA 13:37 Jul 11
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- Yes, the unspokens bug me, too.... - Laurel in CA 13:37 Jul 11
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- Mine inside.... - Kelli in TN 5:43 Jul 11
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- Mine are taking... - farmnwife 5:41 Jul 11
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- My son did it for awhile - Valerie in IL 7:34 Jul 11
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- Hi Cleo... My guys just started putting their faces in the water... but can I hijack your thread for a minute and ask an unrelated question? - Old Dominion Heather 6:23 Jul 11
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- Thanks! I got my daughter a great rashguard top! nm - Darla 14:59 Jul 11
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- I should have asked days ago and saved my brain from self-destruction.Thank you! LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc. 6:42 Jul 11
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- Re: Some days computers are best tossed out the Window. So, how do I make the grammar check quit putting that squiggly line under 'n - Laura A 5:10 Jul 11
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- easy fix - Largo Tina 5:05 Jul 11
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- I'm assuming you don't own a flower press? - DollyM 5:54 Jul 11
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- Ask it a lot of questions about how well it knows its math facts"...(m) - Doran 5:51 Jul 11
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- Gosh Doran you had me going for a minute - DollyM 5:58 Jul 11
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- Gosh Doran you had me going for a minute - DollyM 5:58 Jul 11
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- Oh, goodness, Brenda! (m) - Nancy in SoCal 7:39 Jul 11
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- Gracious!! How frightening that must have been! Must be nice to be home - welcome back. nt - Doran 5:55 Jul 11
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- Oh, my. I'm so glad you guys are all okay! nt - Ria 5:40 Jul 11
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- archive them - Largo Tina 4:36 Jul 11
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- Thanks so much, Tina! I knew there had to be a way. Thanks for the help. nt - ElaineJ 5:39 Jul 11
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- Thanks so much, Tina! I knew there had to be a way. Thanks for the help. nt - ElaineJ 5:39 Jul 11
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- It totally depends on the context. Feel free to email me for more info. - Catherine 6:46 Jul 11
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- It's generally benign. It may be a symptom of something, but a bundle branch block is not something that is treated. nt - nandmsmom 4:11 Jul 11
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- I wouldn't buy a house with a poor foundation. nt - Karin 9:14 Jul 11
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- Having BTDT with foundation and insulation problems, I have to say those would be deal-breakers for me. There MUST be something better. nt - Lady Katherine 7:45 Jul 11
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- You really *must* get an inspection, Aubrey. It's an investment. Please don't buy any house, but particularly... - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:37 Jul 11 (1)
- I need to get working in the yard, but (m) - MoniMoni 7:15 Jul 11 (1)
- With no attic to give adequate ventilation, the heat will build up in your house in the summer. - LMA 6:25 Jul 11
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- We have a house with no attic and the heat does build up, - Old Dominion Heather 6:49 Jul 11
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- We can either put down 10% or save the cash to fix it. m - aubrey 11:51 Jul 11
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- We can either put down 10% or save the cash to fix it. m - aubrey 11:51 Jul 11
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- We have a house with no attic and the heat does build up, - Old Dominion Heather 6:49 Jul 11
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- One of my conditions when we were looking at houses in FL when we had 3yo and 4mo was NO POOL! - Ida 6:11 Jul 11
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- I know NOTHING about foundations and if my foundation went bad I would probably panic....but.... - Kelli in TN 6:01 Jul 11
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- Well, the pool is on the side, but so's the yard. Shucks. nt - aubrey 6:06 Jul 11
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- Well, the pool is on the side, but so's the yard. Shucks. nt - aubrey 6:06 Jul 11
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- Whoa!!! roliing floors and bumps do NOT automatically mean bad foundation....... - Kathy in MD 5:05 Jul 11
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- N Tx foundation: they're all bad. Everybody fixes foundation here... - aubrey 5:43 Jul 11
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- True, settling causes most of those cracks..... - Kathy in MD 8:56 Jul 11
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- Aubrey, reasons for bad floors (m) - MoniMoni 14:06 Jul 11
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- Even under tile? nt - aubrey 14:24 Jul 11
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- uhhhhh. I'll go w/ possibly too heavy for subfloor for and (m) - MoniMoni 14:32 Jul 11
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- The glass that is. uggg. nt - MoniMoni 14:33 Jul 11
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- No, I was looking at our budget, getting really stressed out, & started calling about apts... - aubrey 14:53 Jul 11
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- No, I was looking at our budget, getting really stressed out, & started calling about apts... - aubrey 14:53 Jul 11
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- The glass that is. uggg. nt - MoniMoni 14:33 Jul 11
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- uhhhhh. I'll go w/ possibly too heavy for subfloor for and (m) - MoniMoni 14:32 Jul 11
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- Even under tile? nt - aubrey 14:24 Jul 11
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- Now that's my kind of reply, lol. m - aubrey 11:44 Jul 11
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- Ahh! That's what you need. With his info and guiding, you can do a lot of the repairs I mentioned..... - Kathy in MD 12:21 Jul 11
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- He's going to LOL when I tell him he's supplying the brains! nt - aubrey 12:28 Jul 11
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- He's going to LOL when I tell him he's supplying the brains! nt - aubrey 12:28 Jul 11
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- Ahh! That's what you need. With his info and guiding, you can do a lot of the repairs I mentioned..... - Kathy in MD 12:21 Jul 11
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- Aubrey, reasons for bad floors (m) - MoniMoni 14:06 Jul 11
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- True, settling causes most of those cracks..... - Kathy in MD 8:56 Jul 11
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- N Tx foundation: they're all bad. Everybody fixes foundation here... - aubrey 5:43 Jul 11
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- I would run the other direction for more reasons than one, the foundation and the pool being the main two. nt - Marie in OH 5:01 Jul 11
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- I would keep looking. The foundation can be very costly. We have extensively fixed up our home but.. - Julie in Monterey 1:09 Jul 11
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- Since you asked...It sounds like a mistake in more ways than one. I'd keep looking. (nt) - Colleen 23:48 Jul 10
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- Aubrey.... - *anj* 23:21 Jul 10
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- I don't understand... - aubrey 5:42 Jul 11
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- That's what happened to us (m) - Staci in MO 4:49 Jul 11
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- I don't understand... - aubrey 5:42 Jul 11
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- It's cute, but it sounds like a budget-buster. - lovemykids 22:36 Jul 10
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- Because a "great" house costs $ & means relocating. nt - aubrey 5:33 Jul 11
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- I understand. What I meant was, find a SOLID house that only has cosmetic problems - lovemykids 10:02 Jul 11 (1)
- Because a "great" house costs $ & means relocating. nt - aubrey 5:33 Jul 11
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- Honestly? There is no way I'd ever buy a house with a shoddy foundation as long as there was one sane brain cell left in my head. - BirkenstockMom 22:11 Jul 10
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- I was estimating $10,000, & planning to fix that first. It doesn't have mold!!! nt - aubrey 22:17 Jul 10
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- Then get an inspection on the foundation and an estimate from a professional. -m - BirkenstockMom 22:20 Jul 10
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- Your honesty cracks me up, but I really appreciate it... - aubrey 22:25 Jul 10
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- lol. Yeah, I'm brutal that way. :-) Honesty's the best policy, eh? nt - BirkenstockMom 22:33 Jul 10
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- Ooh,honey, run run away! - WendyLee 22:30 Jul 10
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- Well, the foundation guys I've called all estimate that $10,000 is really high. nt - aubrey 5:45 Jul 11
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- I agree too, sorry Aubrey. If there's something wrong with the foundation, there's probably even more wrong... - Trivium Academy 4:28 Jul 11
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- See? Wendy agrees too! :-) -nt - BirkenstockMom 22:34 Jul 10
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- Well, the foundation guys I've called all estimate that $10,000 is really high. nt - aubrey 5:45 Jul 11
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- lol. Yeah, I'm brutal that way. :-) Honesty's the best policy, eh? nt - BirkenstockMom 22:33 Jul 10
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- Your honesty cracks me up, but I really appreciate it... - aubrey 22:25 Jul 10
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- Then get an inspection on the foundation and an estimate from a professional. -m - BirkenstockMom 22:20 Jul 10
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- I was estimating $10,000, & planning to fix that first. It doesn't have mold!!! nt - aubrey 22:17 Jul 10
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- Dang, that's sweet..............spoiler questions - Remudamom 21:25 Jul 10
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- Spoiler answers inside... - Lady Jenn 21:30 Jul 10
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- I don't know how I'm going to wait! nm - Remudamom 5:12 Jul 11
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- I don't know how I'm going to wait! nm - Remudamom 5:12 Jul 11
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- Spoiler answers inside... - Lady Jenn 21:30 Jul 10
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- Thank you both very much. Your responses have given me a lot to think about. - Jennefer @ SSA 19:50 Jul 11
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- Do they have enough of *structured* play time together? more - Julie in Monterey 1:21 Jul 11
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- I'd start with setting up a bit of a schedule for the day. - Sharon H. in IL 10:21 Jul 11
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- I'd start with setting up a bit of a schedule for the day. - Sharon H. in IL 10:21 Jul 11
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- we did cloth diapers until we started fostering. - CalicoKat 8:57 Jul 11
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- Cathy, check the local health/medical supply store for diapers. You will (m) - Tammyla 6:47 Jul 11
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- In your situation, I would wonder if their emotional needs would... - Padmé 5:28 Jul 11
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- You could even make your diapers. They are not hard. - dirty ethel rackham 5:27 Jul 11
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- Re: Opinions on cloth diapers - Largo Tina 4:48 Jul 11
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- I don't know, I don't see how you could NOT save money, if you went with prefolds and, say, Airflow covers (m) - Melissa in NJ 23:13 Jul 10
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- "covers"? $7 each??? OY!... - Ellie 8:20 Jul 11
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- $7 is for a basic, wrap cover. A pocket cover like FuzziBunz will cost much more. nt - Carla in WA 9:20 Jul 11
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- LOL! Well, I think of those as the best in terms of reliability and ability to prevent leaks--the kind you can always rely on and don't have to worry if there are any corners sticking out, or if the snaps will break etc. (m) - Melissa in NJ 9:19 Jul 11
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- I just can't imagine that :-) ... - Ellie 9:28 Jul 11 (1)
- $7 is for a basic, wrap cover. A pocket cover like FuzziBunz will cost much more. nt - Carla in WA 9:20 Jul 11
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- I was figuring in the cost of hot water. (nt) - buddhabelly 23:57 Jul 10
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- Ah, yeah, I wasn't. I don't know how, our water costs are so insane already anyway, LOL! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 9:21 Jul 11
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- Ah, yeah, I wasn't. I don't know how, our water costs are so insane already anyway, LOL! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 9:21 Jul 11
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- "covers"? $7 each??? OY!... - Ellie 8:20 Jul 11
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- I don't think you would save money. You should only use them if you want to reduce garbage, IMHO. (m) - buddhabelly 22:19 Jul 10
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- Check with your foster care agency first. I know that more than a few do not approve of using cloth diapers. -m- - BirkenstockMom 22:17 Jul 10
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- I use cloth diapers for my children, but I don't recommend them in your situation. (m) - Carla in WA 21:53 Jul 10
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- As someone who did this very thing.... - Pamela 4:30 Jul 11
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- As someone who did this very thing.... - Pamela 4:30 Jul 11
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- Re: Opinions on cloth diapers - Luann in ID 21:37 Jul 10
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- Ebay has several vintage patterns . . . - Brenda in FL 21:31 Jul 10
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- Thanks! nt - CherylCO 6:52 Jul 11
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- Thanks! nt - CherylCO 6:52 Jul 11
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- We took a bird once. Definitivly call the airline. We had to pay $50 to take the bird. This was several years ago. nt - Susie in CA 7:21 Jul 11
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- Thanks so much for your input. The vet actually recommended he go into the cabin. He is 16 y/o and doesn't handle stress well. (m) - Julie in Monterey 1:30 Jul 11
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- They allow only one pet on each plane? (nt) - Claire 7:14 Jul 11
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- Have you asked about a sedative for the cat? - Closeacademy 5:50 Jul 11
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- They allow only one pet on each plane? (nt) - Claire 7:14 Jul 11
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- You know, we had a New Year's party one year, (m) - Dy 23:54 Jul 10
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- oohh.. umm.. I strongly advice you to call the airlines first. - Corb 22:24 Jul 10
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- Do they have to go in the cabin with you? As someone with major allergies, and kids with major allergies to cats, they could cause serious problems! nt. - Whisperlily 21:59 Jul 10
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- Thanks for mentioning that. I"ll be sure to bathe him the day before. I'm afraid he wouldn't handle it down below. nt. - Julie in Monterey 1:23 Jul 11
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- Thanks for mentioning that. I"ll be sure to bathe him the day before. I'm afraid he wouldn't handle it down below. nt. - Julie in Monterey 1:23 Jul 11
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- My sister took one.. (sm) - Sandy in Indy 21:45 Jul 10
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- Done! - Patty in WA 21:46 Jul 10
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- Praying. nt - Karin 9:19 Jul 11
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- Prayers here. nt - Tammyla 7:26 Jul 11
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- Praying for your Mom. nt - jmgconner 6:46 Jul 11
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- Praying here. nt - Cathy in IL 21:09 Jul 10
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- Please keep us updated Jenni - I will definately be praying. nt - Jess in OK 20:24 Jul 10
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- Emailed you. (nt) - VH in MN 13:19 Jul 11
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- Yes, she really does. (m) - Sherrill in WA 10:28 Jul 11
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- Thanks for letting me know, Sherrill. (nt) - VH in MN 13:20 Jul 11
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- Thanks for letting me know, Sherrill. (nt) - VH in MN 13:20 Jul 11
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- Hijacking here! - orangeblossom 21:39 Jul 10
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- Hijacking the hijack...I'm looking for a few recipes as well. - Lisa in Transition 5:22 Jul 11
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- I've sent you two recipes...don't have Amy's but an alternative. nt. - orangeblossom 15:26 Jul 11
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- I've sent you two recipes...don't have Amy's but an alternative. nt. - orangeblossom 15:26 Jul 11
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- Hijacking the hijack...I'm looking for a few recipes as well. - Lisa in Transition 5:22 Jul 11
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- Would you mind e-mailing me - thanks nt - Shelby6 21:01 Jul 10
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- We just bought mattresses at a flea market (m) - Lisa 20:19 Jul 10
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- One consideration - Pamela 4:47 Jul 11
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- Re: Please let me know what you think of this letter - jillianbook 4:41 Jul 11
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- Can I also mention that I would not do business with that pet store anymore based upon their policies of allowing (m) - Kate CA` 21:47 Jul 10
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- If the vet is still licensed to practice, I would just have her name, and then, "Licensed DVM," or, "DVM," behind it - no workplace necessary. She can just give her contact information at her home. nt - StaceyinLA 20:47 Jul 10
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- Also, you need to ask for replacements/refunds if that is what you are wanting. You should be very clear in what you are asking that they do to rectify this situation. Also, I wouldn't continue doing business with a shop like this. m - StaceyinLA 20:56 Jul 10
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- I don't care much for Petsmart (sm) - Lisa 1:07 Jul 11
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- I don't care much for Petsmart (sm) - Lisa 1:07 Jul 11
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- Also, you need to ask for replacements/refunds if that is what you are wanting. You should be very clear in what you are asking that they do to rectify this situation. Also, I wouldn't continue doing business with a shop like this. m - StaceyinLA 20:56 Jul 10
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- As I am sure your veterinarian *can* verify, or maybe *will* verify - the word was left out - last paragraph Otherwise, a good letter. Check for apostrophes - sometimes when you go from word to this board, they get left out, but be sure that they are in the original, which I'm sure that they are, due to the spaces, and etc. Good luck! (Sorry this had to happen to you and your kids.) - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 20:34 Jul 10
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- Well, I learned something about hamsters - thank you! (m) - GraceinMD 20:03 Jul 10
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- Re: Please let me know what you think of this letter - Daisy 19:59 Jul 10
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- Right. I didn't understand what, if anything, you wanted them to do. - Cindyg 20:24 Jul 10 (1)
- I'm not sure . . . - Julie in Austin 19:55 Jul 10
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- I was wondering about that, too (sm) - Lisa 20:02 Jul 10
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- I was wondering about that, too (sm) - Lisa 20:02 Jul 10
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- Good luck you your dd! Sounds like great fun! nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 20:03 Jul 10
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- Thanks so much! She's cool as a cucumber about it, but I'm always a nervous wreck when she's auditioning! (nt) - molly's mom 20:07 Jul 10
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- Thanks so much! She's cool as a cucumber about it, but I'm always a nervous wreck when she's auditioning! (nt) - molly's mom 20:07 Jul 10
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- Here's mine... - Amy in NY 21:06 Jul 10
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- That sounds great, Kelli! That would have been a killer commute! nt - Veronica 21:17 Jul 10
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- Good for you! What's GenJ? nt - TinaM 21:09 Jul 10
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- I'm guessing it's Generation Joshua, a project of HSLDA? nt - Sharon H. in IL 7:24 Jul 11
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- I'm guessing it's Generation Joshua, a project of HSLDA? nt - Sharon H. in IL 7:24 Jul 11
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- I remember your post. That's great news for you! nt - Amy in NY 21:07 Jul 10
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- Re: New to HSing and moving to CA - Kitty 5:05 Jul 11
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- Not to worry. I've been filing R-4's for several years now. It's super easy and I've never had a problem. nt - FlockOfSillies 8:45 Jul 11
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- Not to worry. I've been filing R-4's for several years now. It's super easy and I've never had a problem. nt - FlockOfSillies 8:45 Jul 11
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- welcome to Ca, you'll find homeschooling easy here... - Jenny in Ca 0:29 Jul 11
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- Kitty- w/ my high schooler, we're part of a private ISP, w/ my youngers we're part of a public isp. - Corb 22:56 Jul 10
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- You'll love Calif :-)... - Ellie 20:55 Jul 10
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- Ellie, I did not know that! Thanks for that information. nt - Kate CA 21:48 Jul 10
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- Hsing since 1982 teaches you lots of stuff :-) nt - Ellie 8:21 Jul 11
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- Hsing since 1982 teaches you lots of stuff :-) nt - Ellie 8:21 Jul 11
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- Ellie, I did not know that! Thanks for that information. nt - Kate CA 21:48 Jul 10
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- Welcome to California! - Corb 20:19 Jul 10
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- If he's 6 though, don't they have to register, even if they choose to call it a K year? - abbeyej 20:25 Jul 10
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- Yup, you're right 6 yrs old... nt - Corb 21:27 Jul 10
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- Yes, you will need to file paperwork or register. It is 6 or 1st grade. Also.. - Julie in Monterey 20:29 Jul 10
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- Or welcome to the sun! (Central CA here!) :+) nt - Kate CA 21:22 Jul 10
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- Or welcome to the sun! (Central CA here!) :+) nt - Kate CA 21:22 Jul 10
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- Yup, you're right 6 yrs old... nt - Corb 21:27 Jul 10
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- If he's 6 though, don't they have to register, even if they choose to call it a K year? - abbeyej 20:25 Jul 10
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- Yes! Every time I buy junk food!! LOL! (nm) - LauraQ 7:21 Jul 11
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- I got my 12 year old ds a Wii for this birthday today! I have wanted one for a while now! nt - Elm in NJ 6:03 Jul 11
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- Oh, yeah. I buy them cd's that I really want on my iPod. It is shameless. nt - mad charity 5:49 Jul 11
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- the trampoline in our backyard. but i have to fight them for it! nt - linda in WA 22:40 Jul 10
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- yes. All our pets- dog, cat, rabbits, chickens All mine (dont tell the kids though). nt - Peela 22:04 Jul 10
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- Uhhhh - Webkinz?!?! I'm ashamed to admit it, but I love those little guys... nt - StaceyinLA 20:49 Jul 10
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- Well heck, why do you think I'm saving for a Nintendo Wii this Christmas? ;-) nt - Jess in OK 20:02 Jul 10
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- LOL nt - Kristy 21:47 Jul 10
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- LOL nt - Kristy 21:47 Jul 10
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- This is very cute. Mine wasn't quite as big, or furry... - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 19:55 Jul 10
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- Snort! I think we should both post pictures of us riding our children's things! nm - Remudamom 20:13 Jul 10
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- Snort! I think we should both post pictures of us riding our children's things! nm - Remudamom 20:13 Jul 10
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- Ugh. I remember those days. Have a good cry. It'll be better very soon. nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:44 Jul 11
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- (((battlemaiden))) I'm so sorry - Karen in Maryland 4:13 Jul 11
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- I feel your pain. Ack! We were military for years and went through similar situations. Hang in there! nt - Julie in Monterey 20:33 Jul 10
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- Oh my. I am so sorry. This is exactly why my dh has not signed his bonus deal until we arrive at our new (much preferred) base. He can still bail if they pull the old switcheroo. ((Battlemaiden))nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 20:01 Jul 10
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- You be happy. Now we can get together! :) nt - Ria 19:47 Jul 10
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- Oh, Jo...I'm sorry! I can't imagine the frustration! (nt) - threelops 19:30 Jul 10
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- Ah the joys of military life (m) - Dana in NC 19:23 Jul 10
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- How frustrating! ((())) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:21 Jul 10
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- we rented a year - tess in the 'burbs 5:32 Jul 11
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- We rented ours for a year and a half... - amy g. 21:15 Jul 10
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- Keep in mind, though, that different tax laws apply if you don't live in it for two of the seven years before it (finally) sells. (m) - buddhabelly 20:08 Jul 10
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- Yes, I read about that. We only plan to rent for 6 to 12 months. Thanks! nt - Kari C in FL 6:18 Jul 11
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- It's my understanding that you have to pay the recapture tax (on depreciation) even if..... - Kathy in MD 20:35 Jul 10
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- Yes, I read about that. We only plan to rent for 6 to 12 months. Thanks! nt - Kari C in FL 6:18 Jul 11
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- We rented our house for 6 mos. before selling... - Debbie C 19:36 Jul 10
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- well, we never did get it on the market to sell...... - Kathy in MD 19:28 Jul 10
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- We had some friends who rented their house.. - Call Me Cordelia 19:22 Jul 10
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- LOL! I think I'd just declaw the cats! - lovemykids 20:16 Jul 10
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- I packed up lots of the books, but not all m - Dawn in TN 19:10 Jul 11
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- I'd remove some of the books so the the cases look more spacious...... - Kathy in MD 5:24 Jul 11
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- you can cover the "clutter" of book shelves with curtains...cheap and works wonders nt - Largo Tina 5:02 Jul 11
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- I hate to say it, but I think books make a room look heavy. I packed mine, & what a difference! m - aubrey 22:08 Jul 10
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- As long as your books are neat/straightened on the shelves, I'd just leave them. nt. - Whisperlily 18:30 Jul 10
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- Don't buy the fake plants. The only concern about the books is IF they make the room look smaller. nt - strider 18:17 Jul 10
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- It's a fairly large, open, and definitely bright room. But I do think they draw your attention when you enter the room. nt - battlemaiden 18:21 Jul 10
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- By "bright" I mean with natural light. There is a wall of windows on one wall. nt - battlemaiden 18:23 Jul 10
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- By "bright" I mean with natural light. There is a wall of windows on one wall. nt - battlemaiden 18:23 Jul 10
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- It's a fairly large, open, and definitely bright room. But I do think they draw your attention when you enter the room. nt - battlemaiden 18:21 Jul 10
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- Ok, maybe I'm just weird, but I don't think I would notice things like that (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:15 Jul 10
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- I don't think plastic plants will look good... - Betty 18:12 Jul 10
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- The model homes use plastic ones, right? Or perhaps they're silk. Either way.nt - battlemaiden 18:14 Jul 10
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- The model homes use plastic ones, right? Or perhaps they're silk. Either way.nt - battlemaiden 18:14 Jul 10
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- Sort of. I was an exchange student in college. I lived with a COsta Rican family while attending the Universidad de Costa Rica. nt - Hillary in KS 20:23 Jul 10
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- I'd be eating Tums like they were candy. But that's my wacky system. ;-) nt - Jami in TX 19:23 Jul 10
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- I rarely eat things like that. I definitely hit the Mylanta tonight -- even a little of the fried stuff got me! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:32 Jul 10
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- I rarely eat things like that. I definitely hit the Mylanta tonight -- even a little of the fried stuff got me! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:32 Jul 10
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- How exactly does one fry a pickle? And when it squirts out, is it scathing hot? :D nt - imeverywoman 18:12 Jul 10
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- lightly battered slices or wedges fried (coating with cornmeal and dill) served with a yogurty dill dip -- quite tasty and no squirting out. nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:17 Jul 10
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- "Oh, honey, I've got a great idea! I'm going to take these lovely fresh cucumbers and... - abbeyej 18:27 Jul 10
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- And add them to your cooking site you are going to have ;) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:30 Jul 10
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- Um... Deep frying scares me. ;o) I leave that to the professionals. :o) (And then I can pretend I don't know how bad it is for me too!) nt - abbeyej 18:32 Jul 10
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- Me too, I do the cooking spray on them in the oven technique for a pseudo fry -- I even do my bacon in the oven -- really hate to fry! - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:34 Jul 10
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- Okay, that's enough now! I cannot handle the temptation! Must. Have. Pickles. Now. nt - happymainemom 19:17 Jul 10
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- Okay, that's enough now! I cannot handle the temptation! Must. Have. Pickles. Now. nt - happymainemom 19:17 Jul 10
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- Me too, I do the cooking spray on them in the oven technique for a pseudo fry -- I even do my bacon in the oven -- really hate to fry! - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:34 Jul 10
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- Um... Deep frying scares me. ;o) I leave that to the professionals. :o) (And then I can pretend I don't know how bad it is for me too!) nt - abbeyej 18:32 Jul 10
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- And add them to your cooking site you are going to have ;) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:30 Jul 10
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- "Oh, honey, I've got a great idea! I'm going to take these lovely fresh cucumbers and... - abbeyej 18:27 Jul 10
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- lightly battered slices or wedges fried (coating with cornmeal and dill) served with a yogurty dill dip -- quite tasty and no squirting out. nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:17 Jul 10
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- Oh. My. Goodness. It has been 11 years since I had a fried pickle! I LOVED them! It made me sad to leave Texas! nt - happymainemom 18:09 Jul 10
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- Applebee's has some really yummy ones as an appetizer now! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:11 Jul 10
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- Unfortunately, there are lots of southerns states that have it on the menu, but not anywhere up here. *sniff sniff* nt - happymainemom 19:14 Jul 10
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- Unfortunately, there are lots of southerns states that have it on the menu, but not anywhere up here. *sniff sniff* nt - happymainemom 19:14 Jul 10
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- Applebee's has some really yummy ones as an appetizer now! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:11 Jul 10
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- Did somebody steal your fried catfish? ;o) Or did you just not make it that far? nt - abbeyej 18:05 Jul 10
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- Ummm, to be "healthy" I had a little grilled tilapia! I only had a few onion rings -- the pickles did me in! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:10 Jul 10
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- LOL. nt - battlemaiden 18:07 Jul 10
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- Ummm, to be "healthy" I had a little grilled tilapia! I only had a few onion rings -- the pickles did me in! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:10 Jul 10
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- Any way you could hang pockets behind the doors? Or book bags behind every chair? (nt) - Hannah 3:27 Jul 11
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- Have you considered backpacks? - - wendy on Oahu 1:54 Jul 11
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- Thanks for all the replies. I'll have to think some more on it. (nt) - Colleen 0:28 Jul 11
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- i think in your situaiton I would use a plastic crate which was stored in the child's room... - Peela 22:08 Jul 10 (1)
- Could you convert a nearby hall closet or entry closet? You could add shelving and really utilize this space. - Julie in Monterey 20:39 Jul 10
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- Closets? Entry way? What are these strange things of which you speak? LOL (m) - Colleen 0:35 Jul 11
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- Closets? Entry way? What are these strange things of which you speak? LOL (m) - Colleen 0:35 Jul 11
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- My children each have a milk crate that stores their daily books. Very portable and stackable. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 19:50 Jul 10
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- I keep some in a kitchen cabinet, but my other spot is - Kristine out of lurking 19:31 Jul 10
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- Regarding.. books when WE were younger. When I was in school, my books were at school. I only brought home what I needed for homework. In our district, kids aren't allowed to bring home books. - Corb 18:35 Jul 10
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- Each child has their own bright colored milk crates (from Big Lots or Target) to put their - Momto3blessings 18:34 Jul 10
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- I mentioned what I use earlier today, but as for how we store it... - battlemaiden 18:20 Jul 10
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- Mine keep books in active use in a small suitcase. They bring it wherever they want to work, and tidy the books right back into it when done. nt - strider 18:19 Jul 10
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- Big backpacks are super transportable and now hold a ton, and they store anywhere. nt - Tammyla 18:10 Jul 10
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- I'm sounding like a broken record here because I've mentioned it so many times, but... - Nicole M 18:10 Jul 10
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- Oh, yeah, I'd love that if it actually fit in our house! (m) - Colleen 0:31 Jul 11
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- Oh, yeah, I'd love that if it actually fit in our house! (m) - Colleen 0:31 Jul 11
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- Is there a way to put drawers or cubbies underneath the table or chairs? - Trivium Academy 17:57 Jul 10
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- Each of my older dds has a bookshelf where they keep their personal books/treasures. (m) - Kate CA 17:56 Jul 10
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- Or a crate on wheels for each to store their stuff and wheel it away as needed? nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:01 Jul 10
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- Or a crate on wheels for each to store their stuff and wheel it away as needed? nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:01 Jul 10
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- I played a game with her tonight online but she hasn't said anything about her daughter.. nt - Kristy 22:00 Jul 10
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- Thanks for the replies. I *will* find the perfect solution some day...likely when my youngest child is on the verge of graduation. LOL (nt) - Colleen 0:27 Jul 11
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- You know, I've had the same Boston Mighty Mite since I was in college!! No kidding! (m) - Nancy in SoCal 21:21 Jul 10
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- I bought an old fashioned "crank" style 3 years ago and it still works great...(m) - Terri in NS 20:09 Jul 10
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- My #1 timesave choice of the 2006-2oo7 school year..... drumroll.... - Shelly in IL 19:58 Jul 10
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- Yep, I love 'em - Maverick 21:33 Jul 10
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- Yep, I love 'em - Maverick 21:33 Jul 10
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- The lack of responses confirms my suspicions. There are very few worthwhile pencil sharpeners, and I am doomed to buying new ones every year! nt - Debbie C 19:16 Jul 10
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- iPoint electric sharpener... - Becky (Alberta) 18:34 Jul 10
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- Panasonic found at Costco. Love it! nt - imeverywoman 18:13 Jul 10
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- Same here, although only 5 years old or so. Still going... nt - Leigh Ann 20:09 Jul 10
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- I have an ancient Panasonic electric that I love. It(m) - threelops 19:35 Jul 10
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- Um, as I was saying...it's from 1987 and still going strong. (nt, here or above). - threelops 19:36 Jul 10
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- Um, as I was saying...it's from 1987 and still going strong. (nt, here or above). - threelops 19:36 Jul 10
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- Me too! nt. - Whisperlily 18:31 Jul 10
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- Same here, although only 5 years old or so. Still going... nt - Leigh Ann 20:09 Jul 10
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- Don't know of a good one, but I always think of the pencils from my youth at grandma's that were "sharpened" with a paring knife! I hated using those things! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 17:51 Jul 10
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- You know, DH does this w/ a pocket knife. I got back at him by... - Dy 19:36 Jul 10
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- My grandma still does this. Blech! nt - Becky (Alberta) 18:35 Jul 10
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- You know, DH does this w/ a pocket knife. I got back at him by... - Dy 19:36 Jul 10
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- Aww. I'm really sorry, Cindy! (nt) - GraceinMD 19:46 Jul 10
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- That's funny, ours only smell like fresh timothy hay, we clean once a week... - Lizzie in Ma 9:51 Jul 11
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- pine bedding. . . - Stephanie Z 21:01 Jul 10
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- How many pigs and what size/type cage? (M) - one l michele 17:39 Jul 10
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- Re: 2 males, deluxe type guinea pig cage from Petsmart. Hopefully they'll be nice and won't have to be separated! nt - Ashley 17:45 Jul 10
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- Cage is too small...<sm> - Pamela 18:36 Jul 10
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- Cage is too small...<sm> - Pamela 18:36 Jul 10
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- Re: 2 males, deluxe type guinea pig cage from Petsmart. Hopefully they'll be nice and won't have to be separated! nt - Ashley 17:45 Jul 10
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- No suggestions about the smell, but we get our Carefresh type bedding at Walmart - much cheaper than the pet store. nt - Ferdie 17:09 Jul 10 (1)
- That CBD code would be: 251438AC :+) nt - Kate CA 17:57 Jul 10
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- Yay, you're my hero! :-) nt - Julie in CA 19:19 Jul 10
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- Yay, you're my hero! :-) nt - Julie in CA 19:19 Jul 10
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- I would have to say that for me I type like I think, I'm not a big talker. - Virginia Dawn 4:41 Jul 11
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- I think so. I guess you would have to ask my real-life friends that have met me on this board. :+) nt - Kate CA 21:35 Jul 10
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- Unfortunately, yes. Mispronunciations, disconnected thoughts, lack of proper grammar - yup, all that! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 20:35 Jul 10
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- Yes. (m) - Colleen 20:24 Jul 10
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- Re: Yes. (m) - Kate CA 23:15 Jul 10
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- Oh, Kate, it'd be grand to meet you, too! Some day, perhaps. : ) (nt) - Colleen 0:26 Jul 11
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- Oh, Kate, it'd be grand to meet you, too! Some day, perhaps. : ) (nt) - Colleen 0:26 Jul 11
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- You're consistent -people know what to expect! nt - Lucy 20:29 Jul 10
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- Yes, true enough. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 0:25 Jul 11
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- Yes, true enough. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 0:25 Jul 11
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- Re: Yes. (m) - Kate CA 23:15 Jul 10
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- I think so - very tangential! (m) - GraceinMD 19:51 Jul 10
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- Me too, although it is hard to type while gesturing w/ my hands. nt - MoniMoni 5:43 Jul 11
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- That's me, too. Master of the aside. nt - Chris in VA 5:02 Jul 11
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- Me too, although it is hard to type while gesturing w/ my hands. nt - MoniMoni 5:43 Jul 11
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- Well, in real life what we say isn't staring us in the face. We can let things go by without being so critical of ourselves. And we can clarify if necessary. nt. - Whisperlily 19:48 Jul 10
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- No...at least I hope not. Whenever I read my replies on here, they seem dorky. nt. - orangeblossom 18:30 Jul 10
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- On a blog post you have HT to: Ria, GVA, WTMindy, Robin in Tx (& others) with a link to one of their posts! (nt) - Heather in WI 5:55 Jul 11
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- When you buy not one, but FOUR Desk Apprentices because *everyone* on the board is buying one (sm) - katalaska, who finally thought of one 21:56 Jul 10
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- LOL nt - Kristy 22:02 Jul 10
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- LOL nt - Kristy 22:02 Jul 10
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- You think your 3yo's art teacher looks like Abbeyj, even though you've never actually seen a picture of her! It's just what I 'think' she looks like! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 21:26 Jul 10
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- Roflol! But come to think of it, I kind of think my dd's modern dance teacher reminds me of Pam FSOM -- whom I've never met either! ;o) nt - abbeyej 22:03 Jul 10
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- LOL! Glad to know I'm not the only one!! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 7:32 Jul 11
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- And I was so surprised when Ria said she had curly hair! nt - Karin 9:18 Jul 11
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- And I was so surprised when Ria said she had curly hair! nt - Karin 9:18 Jul 11
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- LOL! Glad to know I'm not the only one!! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 7:32 Jul 11
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- woops! That should be abbeyej! I knew I forgot a letter! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 21:29 Jul 10
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- Roflol! But come to think of it, I kind of think my dd's modern dance teacher reminds me of Pam FSOM -- whom I've never met either! ;o) nt - abbeyej 22:03 Jul 10
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- Re: Just for fun: You know you are a WTM-er when... nt - When you talk to your IRL friends about curriculum and you use the "abbreviations" instead of saying the full title. I've had more than one funny stare. nt 20:33 Jul 10
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- LOL! So true! :-) (nt) - Heather in WI 5:57 Jul 11
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- This be me. nt - ruby 20:36 Jul 10
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- LOL! So true! :-) (nt) - Heather in WI 5:57 Jul 11
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- One thing I notice was.. - Corb 20:27 Jul 10
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- You lurk outside the bookstore when the new edition of TWTM is due to be released.....m - Ellen moving to VA 19:57 Jul 10
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- You open this post because you're all excited that a new edition is on the way that you didn't know about! :-) -nt- - Yvette 21:07 Jul 10
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- LOL! I just know there would be a cardboard cut-out of SWB smiling benevolently at me. nt - Ellen moving to VA 22:34 Jul 10
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- Too funny!! I wouldn't do that to you though.... -m- - Yvette 22:57 Jul 10
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- Too funny!! I wouldn't do that to you though.... -m- - Yvette 22:57 Jul 10
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- LOL! I just know there would be a cardboard cut-out of SWB smiling benevolently at me. nt - Ellen moving to VA 22:34 Jul 10
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- You open this post because you're all excited that a new edition is on the way that you didn't know about! :-) -nt- - Yvette 21:07 Jul 10
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- your six your old son reads 'Beowulf' by Robert Nye while everyone else is playing at the beach. nt - Susie in CA 19:50 Jul 10
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- your 8yo uses Latin words in Scrabble (grandparents were impressed, though) nt - Jodi-FL 19:43 Jul 10
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- All the kids in your house under 5th grade know WAY to much about ancient times, and NOTHING about the Boston Tea Party! nt - Corb 19:26 Jul 10
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- Too true. nt - Sharon H. in IL 7:56 Jul 11
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- Guilty :-) nt - karenciavo 5:17 Jul 11
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- ROFL! Yes, oh, yes! nt - Dy 19:37 Jul 10
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- Too true. nt - Sharon H. in IL 7:56 Jul 11
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- Every time you read a sentence with the word books in it, you have to stop for a split second to see if it said books or booKs! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:24 Jul 10
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- When you wait to see what this board thinks about a curriculum before you ask any of the dozens of hs you know in real life.nt - Debbie C 19:19 Jul 10 (1)
- When you miss people that are no longer on the board. (I've been on a couple of the slower boards for a few years) nt - Karin 19:02 Jul 10
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- Yes! The old "Wonder whatever happened to....." questions. There are 'voices' I miss on here too. nt - Kelli in TN 19:18 Jul 10
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- Yes! The old "Wonder whatever happened to....." questions. There are 'voices' I miss on here too. nt - Kelli in TN 19:18 Jul 10
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- When you tell your family and friends, "Well, I don't know, but if I ask 'the homeys,' I could have a dozen answers in fifteen minutes!" nt - Maria from IN 18:55 Jul 10
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- So true! nt - Julie in Monterey 20:42 Jul 10
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- Oh, yeah...and when you can't hear the word "waxing" without giggling. nt - Maria from IN 18:57 Jul 10
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- So true! nt - Julie in Monterey 20:42 Jul 10
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- When shopping for strong booKshelves is not done at a furniture store. And a Brazilian is not just someone from that country. nt - Ria 17:40 Jul 10
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- ...When you refer to 'my imaginary friends' and everyone listens respectfully, knowing they are going to get the distilled wisdom of one of the most thoughtful groups of homeschoolers in the world...nt - Carol in Cal. 17:33 Jul 10
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- Whew! Good thing I read the list first--I was just about to post this one, too. nt - aubrey 18:07 Jul 10
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- Whew! Good thing I read the list first--I was just about to post this one, too. nt - aubrey 18:07 Jul 10
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- You know you are a WTM-er when you realize people call you by your screen name rather than your first name. - Trivium Academy 17:16 Jul 10
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- Pfffwtt! [the sound of my coffee sputtering at that last line] LOL! nt - Sharon H. in IL 7:58 Jul 11
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- Pfffwtt! [the sound of my coffee sputtering at that last line] LOL! nt - Sharon H. in IL 7:58 Jul 11
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- When you ask your local, independent book shop to put SWB's new history text front and center and tell them "my friend Susan wrote it". (nt) - Colleen 17:12 Jul 10
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- When you go shopping for bOOkshelves and your money management software asks if you want Amazon to be a regular monthly deduction from your bank account. nt - Marie in OH 17:06 Jul 10
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- You kids see the TWTM in Barnes and Noble and say, "Look Mommy! There's your Bible!" nt - Staci in FL 16:58 Jul 10
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- YOUR kids...nt - Staci in FL 17:48 Jul 10
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- And you feel compelled to correct minor typographical errors. nt - Cindyg 18:52 Jul 10
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- And you feel compelled to correct minor typographical errors. nt - Cindyg 18:52 Jul 10
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- YOUR kids...nt - Staci in FL 17:48 Jul 10
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- When curriculum purchases need to go through the husbanK nt - Sarah CB 16:56 Jul 10
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- You figure out how your unborn child will fit into your history cycle. nt - Christina in OR 16:55 Jul 10
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- And that's why four years is the ideal age gap : ) nt - Sarah CB 16:58 Jul 10
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- I thought I was the only one who did that! nt - Sarah CB 16:57 Jul 10
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- And that's why four years is the ideal age gap : ) nt - Sarah CB 16:58 Jul 10
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- When your child doesn't know who you are talking about if you use a real name, even if he has met them in real life. He only knows their board names. nt - Patty in WA 16:43 Jul 10
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- When you use the term "The Boards" in sentences and your dh and children understand what you mean. nt - happymainemom 16:31 Jul 10
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- Yup. 'The Hive Mind' says....carries alot of weight in our house :) nt - cin 17:21 Jul 10
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- Yup. 'The Hive Mind' says....carries alot of weight in our house :) nt - cin 17:21 Jul 10
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- You think it's FUN to sit around with girlfriends discussing latin programs. Can't think of ANYBODY else who does that :) - OhElizabeth 16:31 Jul 10
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- Let's see: when you own a sh-mop, T-tapp, a bosch, you have at least tried to make homemade laundry soap and bread! nm - Melissa in FL 16:22 Jul 10
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- This is too funny !! (and so true!) nt - KIN 16:34 Jul 10
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- This is too funny !! (and so true!) nt - KIN 16:34 Jul 10
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- Well, the old standard included that you know what Linkobutfrus stands for, but she doesn't use that name anymore! nt - Kelli in TN 16:12 Jul 10
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- Yes. But who is she now? Laura something? I wish people would stop MOVING! (nt) - GraceinMD 19:55 Jul 10
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- Maybe the new standard is that you know she used to *be* Linkobutfrus! ;o) nt - abbeyej 16:13 Jul 10
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- There ya' go!! And some old-timey WTM'ers know why Needleroozer is Needleroozer. I am not one of them. nt - Kelli in TN 16:15 Jul 10
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- It's from a children's book. nt - karenciavo 19:17 Jul 10
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- Re: It's from a children's book. nt - lauriep 20:47 Jul 10
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- Aw, lucky you ;-) nt - karenciavo 5:19 Jul 11
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- ;-) nt - Needleroozer 22:25 Jul 10
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- Aw, lucky you ;-) nt - karenciavo 5:19 Jul 11
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- Re: It's from a children's book. nt - lauriep 20:47 Jul 10
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- I still struggle to type that name! I liked LB better (sorry)--it fits my old not-too-quick-to learn brain. LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc. 16:20 Jul 10
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- It's from a children's book. nt - karenciavo 19:17 Jul 10
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- There ya' go!! And some old-timey WTM'ers know why Needleroozer is Needleroozer. I am not one of them. nt - Kelli in TN 16:15 Jul 10
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- Yes. But who is she now? Laura something? I wish people would stop MOVING! (nt) - GraceinMD 19:55 Jul 10
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- I've never owned one, but our former next door neighbors did. The dog's name was "Chase". It was the perfect name for him. (nt) - Wendi 21:32 Jul 10
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- I would not leave this dog alone, uncrated with any of your other pets or your children. - Cindyg 18:57 Jul 10
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- Yeah, I've been reading all over the internet. It's not very encouraging (m) - CynthiaOK 19:15 Jul 10
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- Yeah, I've been reading all over the internet. It's not very encouraging (m) - CynthiaOK 19:15 Jul 10
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- We had a JRT and he wished that he was an only child (m) - Sarah CB 17:04 Jul 10
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- My boys are older - youngest is 11. But we do have a lot of 'company' so I need a dog that likes people. So far the JRT is very friendly (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:45 Jul 10
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- Had the same experience--ours bonded only to me and was very jealous of dd. A dog that smart who is jealous of a small child is not good. nt - strider 17:26 Jul 10
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- My boys are older - youngest is 11. But we do have a lot of 'company' so I need a dog that likes people. So far the JRT is very friendly (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:45 Jul 10
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- Welll......(m) - molly's mom 16:16 Jul 10
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- I'm just not sure I'm JRT material (m) - CynthiaOK 18:51 Jul 10
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- I'm just not sure I'm JRT material (m) - CynthiaOK 18:51 Jul 10
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- We just got home. (m) - threelops 15:52 Jul 10
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- Oh good! I searched your name so I could read the news. nt - WTMindy 13:45 Jul 11
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- Hope the good news keeps coming!! nt - PariSarah 6:17 Jul 11
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- What a relief! nt - Karin 18:37 Jul 10
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- I guess that's good but (m) - Dana in NC 18:28 Jul 10
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- Bless your heart. I'm so relieved for you!! (m) - Doran 18:09 Jul 10
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- Thank God. Oh, my. This is *such* a relief. nt - RIa 17:35 Jul 10
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- That's a relief... we will keep praying here, too. nt - Old Dominion Heather 17:25 Jul 10
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- Oh, I'm breathing a sigh of relief, can't imagine how YOU feel. :) nt - Kristine out of lurking 16:41 Jul 10
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- What a relief! nt - Kelli in TN 16:11 Jul 10
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- Yes! We will keep praying here. nt - MoniMoni 16:20 Jul 10
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- Yes! We will keep praying here. nt - MoniMoni 16:20 Jul 10
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- Re: We just got home. (m) - mommylaw 16:00 Jul 10
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- Oh good! I searched your name so I could read the news. nt - WTMindy 13:45 Jul 11
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- My DH gets energetic when the pollen counts are down nt - Sharon H. in IL 8:00 Jul 11
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- I get like this when I'm PMSing. nt. - orangeblossom 18:32 Jul 10
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- Can you stop by my house and share your burst? I'm just the opposite lately. :) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:29 Jul 10
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- How exciting for you - it's a beautiful home! (m) - Denise in IN 21:07 Jul 10
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- oops....here is the link...more - lottie j. 15:36 Jul 10
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- I had to press stop... - farmnwife 19:13 Jul 10
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- Wow. Just beautiful.... - battlemaiden 15:43 Jul 10
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- thank you...more - lottie j. 19:01 Jul 10
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- thank you...more - lottie j. 19:01 Jul 10
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- I would just hang some nice pictures up... - Kelli in TN 15:40 Jul 10
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- lol...thanks....more - lottie j. 19:04 Jul 10
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- lol...thanks....more - lottie j. 19:04 Jul 10
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- umm, that would be "cut and paste"....nt - lottie j. 15:39 Jul 10
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- Trying to link for you... - battlemaiden 15:37 Jul 10
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- didn't work. sorry. nt - battlemaiden 15:37 Jul 10
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- didn't work. sorry. nt - battlemaiden 15:37 Jul 10
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- I had to press stop... - farmnwife 19:13 Jul 10
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- So happy you're having such a great time! Isn't (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 18:17 Jul 10
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- Ahhh, the family vacation! :-) Glad you're having fun, too! nt - Doran 5:38 Jul 11
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- Ahhh, the family vacation! :-) Glad you're having fun, too! nt - Doran 5:38 Jul 11
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- Well that was just plain mean. Cruel. Callous. Unkind. - mama of two-ize 15:40 Jul 10
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- Oh Honey, that is not a happy little picture in my mind... - Kelli in TN 15:33 Jul 10
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- Aw, foo!.. - Doran 15:39 Jul 10
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- Aw, foo!.. - Doran 15:39 Jul 10
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- What a great guy he is turing out to be. I'd take a picture and save it forever:) nt - Tammyla 18:07 Jul 10
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- I love to see these boys in the kitchen!! ..... - Kelli in TN 15:37 Jul 10
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- I totally agree! - Niffercoo 16:11 Jul 10
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- I totally agree! - Niffercoo 16:11 Jul 10
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- I totally agree! - Niffercoo 16:11 Jul 10
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- Man, Jennifer, he's really awesome! (m) - Ria 15:25 Jul 10
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- Oh. Did I sound like a teenager? Can you tell I've spent the day shopping w/ my dd? Ahem. Let me rephrase. My goodness, Jennifer. What an amazing young man you have there! nt - Ria 15:29 Jul 10
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- I'll take it either way! - Niffercoo 16:04 Jul 10
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- Wow...I'm impressed that you're seeing *all* of these pieces put together so quickly! (m) - katalaska 16:06 Jul 10
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- Yes, Reece started at the same time... her progress is also good, but in different ways (ooh, this got long!) - Niffercoo 16:26 Jul 10
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- That is just so great! (m) - katalaska 22:23 Jul 10
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- Oh, I'm feeling so out of the loop/lingo. What is RDI? - Ria 17:38 Jul 10
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- Obviously not Jen, but since she's off watching HP (hmph!), I'll link ya... :o) - abbeyej 18:21 Jul 10
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- Wow. That's a very impressive website. I got teary reading the parents' testimonials. nt - Ria 19:59 Jul 10
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- Thanks, Abbey! nt - Ria 19:51 Jul 10
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- Wow. That's a very impressive website. I got teary reading the parents' testimonials. nt - Ria 19:59 Jul 10
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- Obviously not Jen, but since she's off watching HP (hmph!), I'll link ya... :o) - abbeyej 18:21 Jul 10
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- That is just so great! (m) - katalaska 22:23 Jul 10
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- Yes, Reece started at the same time... her progress is also good, but in different ways (ooh, this got long!) - Niffercoo 16:26 Jul 10
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- Wow...I'm impressed that you're seeing *all* of these pieces put together so quickly! (m) - katalaska 16:06 Jul 10
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- I'll take it either way! - Niffercoo 16:04 Jul 10
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- Oh. Did I sound like a teenager? Can you tell I've spent the day shopping w/ my dd? Ahem. Let me rephrase. My goodness, Jennifer. What an amazing young man you have there! nt - Ria 15:29 Jul 10
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- Our driveway costs a couple of hundred dollars. m - Valerie in IL 20:28 Jul 10
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- If you have a few hours on a clear day in the fall, do it yourself. Our driveway is 2-car garage width and about 90 feet long. Big driveway (at least in my mind...I've shoveled the snow!) and dh did it himself. nt - Ria 15:35 Jul 10
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- My dh says it's rather expensive to have done, but....m - Julieofsardis 15:24 Jul 10
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- Re: Asphalt Driveway sealed - have you had this done? How much for how long of a driveway? I think some fellow is trying to pull a fast one on my confused fil. nt - battlemaiden 15:23 Jul 10
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- CHEA of Calif, usually in June or July. This year it was in Long Beach. nt - Ellie 20:59 Jul 10
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- PA CHAP - Carole in DE 15:28 Jul 10
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- We travel to the FPEA conference in Orlando. Huge. It's more of a vacation for dh and me... - battlemaiden 15:17 Jul 10
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- I second this one. It is awesome in size and available resources/encouragement. nt - Kate CA 15:43 Jul 10
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- Here is a link... - battlemaiden 15:21 Jul 10
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- I second this one. It is awesome in size and available resources/encouragement. nt - Kate CA 15:43 Jul 10
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- You must be referring to Brenda's list...(m) - Colleen 16:55 Jul 10
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- Thanks so much Colleen (m) - Peggy in Va 18:25 Jul 10
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- Thanks so much Colleen (m) - Peggy in Va 18:25 Jul 10
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- Have a happy time! Bring back the British edition of HP7! nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:55 Jul 11
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- Bon voyage! nt - MargaretWV 6:07 Jul 11
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- Good for you! I am terribly jealous. Where are you going? nt - strider 17:31 Jul 10
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- I'm so glad you decided to go. Enjoy! (nt) - Colleen 16:43 Jul 10
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- Lovely! Scotland is my all time favourite place. Which areas will you be visiting? (nt) - Brit 16:13 Jul 10
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- Oh, this is my DREAM! Will you please start a blog ( or something) when you get back, so that we can all share in your adventure? - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 15:37 Jul 10
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- HIp hip hooray! For she's a jolly good mommy! Have a wonderful trip. Bring back photos. nt - battlemaiden 15:29 Jul 10
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- Traveling mercies...chip,chip, charlie, by joe, good show...Cheerio! - Miz Booshay 15:25 Jul 10
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- Wait! You forgot to pack me! Hope you have a great time, anyway :-) nt. - erinjd 15:23 Jul 10
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- Have a wonderful time! We'll need pictures, you know! :) nt - Ria 15:23 Jul 10
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- Oh, how fun! I hope you will consider sharing some pictures when you return! nt - Kelli in TN 15:09 Jul 10
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- Oh, have a wonderful adventure! :o) We'll all look forward to hearing about it when you get back! :o) nt - abbeyej 15:08 Jul 10
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- Thank you all so much! I copied every post for my son. This is quite an education for us! (nt) - Dawn in MI 12:52 Jul 11
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- A few suggestions... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 8:31 Jul 11
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- Have him take the tube from the airport into London - NO taxis (super expensive and slow). nt - lemonshine 18:59 Jul 10 (1)
- Ten hours in London? Plenty of time to go into the town. I don't know Paris well enough.... - Laura in China 18:17 Jul 10 (1)
- I recommend Rick Steves' books and site - Sebastian (a lady) 17:39 Jul 10
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- travel tips.. - Mary Ellen 15:15 Jul 10
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- He's adorable! I love kittens. I would keep getting them but they insist on growing into cats, and I can only deal with just so many. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:36 Jul 10
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- How cute! nm - Robin in CA 17:21 Jul 10
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- i want a kitty so bad but my hubby hates them....it must have been that psycho one i brought home when we first married...lol...enjoy....nt - lottie jl 16:11 Jul 10
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- Oh my. What a cutie! (nm) - Miz Booshay 15:28 Jul 10
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- I showed the pictures to my son and he said, - battlemaiden 15:26 Jul 10
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- Oh, that is *so* funny. My son would have done the same! :+) nt - Kate CA 15:32 Jul 10
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- Oh, that is *so* funny. My son would have done the same! :+) nt - Kate CA 15:32 Jul 10
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- Dh and I are melting over here! We want to snuggle him!!! nt - Ria 15:22 Jul 10 (1)
- too stinken cute nt - Lee in CA 15:10 Jul 10
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- Lee, would you email me? (m) - Kate CA 15:32 Jul 10
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- emailed.. nt - Lee in CA 17:25 Jul 10
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- emailed.. nt - Lee in CA 17:25 Jul 10
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- Lee, would you email me? (m) - Kate CA 15:32 Jul 10
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- Oh, he's so cute! What an adorable little guy! (m) - Yvette in CA 15:03 Jul 10
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- Yes, it really was beautiful! :+) nt - Kate CA 15:31 Jul 10
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- Yes, it really was beautiful! :+) nt - Kate CA 15:31 Jul 10
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- You all are awesome! - Kristine out of lurking 18:11 Jul 10
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- I believe the law states that you have 30 days from the time you take residence. However, since you submit your NOI to the local district, not the state, the "grace" period or leniency may vary. Where are you moving? nt - PameLA in VA 16:49 Jul 10
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- We moved to VA in December. They didn't receive anything from me until January, I'm sure. - battlemaiden 15:14 Jul 10
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- I was wondering about the date! E-mail me about details; I'd love to bring you all a meal to help you settle in! (nt) - Janie 14:39 Jul 10
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- Momee is right, VA is pretty homeschool friendly... - Old Dominion Heather 14:37 Jul 10
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- Wait. I read somewhere you can get the notice in as soon as reasonably possible. - momee 14:32 Jul 10
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- And btw, welcome to our state. It's great for homeschooling! nt - momee 14:33 Jul 10
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- And btw, welcome to our state. It's great for homeschooling! nt - momee 14:33 Jul 10
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- That is very sad. What an amazing guy. My heart goes out to his family. nt - Yvette in CA 15:05 Jul 10
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- Oh, his poor, poor mother! :o( nt - abbeyej 14:23 Jul 10
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- Do NOT post this kind of thing while my son is at Boy Scout Camp... - Patty in WA 16:34 Jul 10
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- YOur ds sounds similar to my youngest. All I can say is *sigh* ;o) (nt) - Brit 16:17 Jul 10
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- Enjoy! - Carole in DE 15:31 Jul 10
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- You forgot the address. How will we know where to go with our picnic baskets?... - Kelli in TN 15:13 Jul 10
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- Hey, you can come, too! You'll love Kay...everyone does. ;o) nt - Crissy 16:19 Jul 10
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- Hey, you can come, too! You'll love Kay...everyone does. ;o) nt - Crissy 16:19 Jul 10
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- Cute idea! (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:37 Jul 10
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- Thanks, Lisa! nt - Crissy 14:54 Jul 10
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- Thanks, Lisa! nt - Crissy 14:54 Jul 10
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- Do you have a projected range of dates? Such as: - Robin in NC 14:15 Jul 10 (1)
- No complaints about our Yamaha YPG 525. - Cindyg 19:13 Jul 10
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- I bought one a couple of years ago from Overstock.com - john1verse1 14:12 Jul 10
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- I forgot to add it was $100. nt - john1verse1 14:12 Jul 10
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- I forgot to add it was $100. nt - john1verse1 14:12 Jul 10
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- This type of coffee maker is $60 elsewhere... m - aubrey 18:15 Jul 10
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- My grandparents dated for two weeks and then got married, 54 years ago!! nt - JLynn in GA 22:47 Jul 10
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- Yes, more - Cassandra 16:33 Jul 10
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- Is this it? m - Holly in FL 14:05 Jul 10
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- Wow, I like that nt - Kristy 22:11 Jul 10
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- Holly in FL -- do you own the sdsunits organizer? Do you like it? nt - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 14:18 Jul 10
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- No...I don't own one...but, thought of getting one. m - Holly in FL 15:03 Jul 10
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- I saw a glowing review in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine... - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 19:58 Jul 10
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- I saw a glowing review in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine... - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 19:58 Jul 10
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- No...I don't own one...but, thought of getting one. m - Holly in FL 15:03 Jul 10
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- YES! That's it! Thanks so very much! nt - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 14:12 Jul 10
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- Wow, I like that nt - Kristy 22:11 Jul 10
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- Is is the Desk Apprentice? nft - unsinkable 13:13 Jul 10
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- Oh, no - but thanks for trying. It is taller -- stands alone on the floor. Same idea, though! Thanks. nt - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 13:54 Jul 10
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- Oh, no - but thanks for trying. It is taller -- stands alone on the floor. Same idea, though! Thanks. nt - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 13:54 Jul 10
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- You can purchase 12x12 cork squares (they can be painted as well) as most office supply stores. nt - Julie in Monterey 20:44 Jul 10
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- I liked having a rolly chair, an extra teacher desk, & as many 3 ring binders as I could scrounge. Shelves & bean bags for a reading corner would be nice. nt - aubrey 18:18 Jul 10 (1)
- i used to teach ps 2nd grade....i love having my own classroom to decorate....my most used item was an overhead projector.....you can write as you teach or you can have notes or outlines or whatever pre-printed....more - lottie j. 15:20 Jul 10
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- Congratulations! I'd ask for a locking storage cabinet, bookshelves, and as for the cork more - Delbra 14:55 Jul 10
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- Congratulations! Isn't it an exciting feeling to have your very own classroom? Will you be teaching public school? (m) - molly's mom 13:40 Jul 10
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- I *love* this dish: peel & chop tomatoes & simmer, then add chunks of zucchini & simmer until the zucchini is tender. Serve over rice. Mmmm! Then... - eerks mom 13:43 Jul 10
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- If you have an onion, stir-fry the zucchini, onion, and chicken; serve with rice; and have a tomato-cucumber salad as an app. tn - PariSarah 13:28 Jul 10
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- I would... - abbeyej 13:14 Jul 10
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- Any chance of a cooking blog Abbeyej? IYou always have great recipe ideas :) nm - LNC 13:41 Jul 10
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- Yes, yes. Whenever I've read her contributions to "What are you having tonight" threads I just want to eat dinner at her place. (nt) - VH in MN 14:11 Jul 10
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- Only if you'll cook Indian food for me in exchange! :o) nt - abbeyej 14:16 Jul 10
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- It's a deal! (nt) - VH in MN 14:25 Jul 10 (1)
- Only if you'll cook Indian food for me in exchange! :o) nt - abbeyej 14:16 Jul 10
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- Roflol, funny you mention that... - abbeyej 13:44 Jul 10
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- You can only do it if... - Kate CA 14:57 Jul 10
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- lol... - abbeyej 15:04 Jul 10
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- Oh, yum! LOL (cough, choke...) :+) nt - Kate CA 15:34 Jul 10
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- Oh, yum! LOL (cough, choke...) :+) nt - Kate CA 15:34 Jul 10
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- lol... - abbeyej 15:04 Jul 10
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- Yes, please!!! nt - PariSarah 14:34 Jul 10
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- Oh please do. Hey, how about some nutella panini for yourself tonight since dh is away :-) nt - VH in MN 14:12 Jul 10
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- No, it's ds who can't ever have Nutella around again, sigh... Man that stuff's yummy though! :o) nt - abbeyej 14:14 Jul 10 (2)
- You can only do it if... - Kate CA 14:57 Jul 10
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- Yes, yes. Whenever I've read her contributions to "What are you having tonight" threads I just want to eat dinner at her place. (nt) - VH in MN 14:11 Jul 10
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- Ok, I have all these ingred. on hand, and this sounds good. But I have boneless, skinless chicken *thighs*, not breasts. Is there going to be a gross difference in the amount of meat? (they are Bell and Evans on sale, which I always try and get. Never bought thighs before tho). nt - mama of two-ize 13:18 Jul 10
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- Oh, sorry! Thighs will work great! Just bake or broil 'em. :o) ... - abbeyej 13:20 Jul 10
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- Oh, sorry! Thighs will work great! Just bake or broil 'em. :o) ... - abbeyej 13:20 Jul 10
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- Any chance of a cooking blog Abbeyej? IYou always have great recipe ideas :) nm - LNC 13:41 Jul 10
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- Re: What can I make for dinner tonight that consists of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, zucchini, cucumber, tomatoes, rice... - Laurie4b 13:01 Jul 10
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- Along this line, is what I was thinking. I just wasn't sure(sm) - mama of two-ize 13:15 Jul 10
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- Along this line, is what I was thinking. I just wasn't sure(sm) - mama of two-ize 13:15 Jul 10
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- So funny! That is exactly what I have on hand for supper except for the (m) - Scarlett 13:00 Jul 10
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- That is too funny! Enjoy! nt - mama of two-ize 13:19 Jul 10
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- That is too funny! Enjoy! nt - mama of two-ize 13:19 Jul 10
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- I can't figure out this Magic Your way.... - Holly IN 5:03 Jul 11
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- Email me if you want some help with it. (email inside) - karenciavo 5:23 Jul 11
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- Email me if you want some help with it. (email inside) - karenciavo 5:23 Jul 11
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- Port Orleans has standard rooms for 5 people . . . - Brenda in FL 21:50 Jul 10
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- Yes we are planning going to the park for those 7 days....however - Holly IN 5:01 Jul 11
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- Yes we are planning going to the park for those 7 days....however - Holly IN 5:01 Jul 11
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- Are you definitely going to stay on Disney property? - hpymomof3 14:20 Jul 10
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- Yes, it is better for us to do that because of our dd's situation. We - Holly IN 5:03 Jul 11
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- Yes, it is better for us to do that because of our dd's situation. We - Holly IN 5:03 Jul 11
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- I would not stay at AllStars or Pop Century because of crowds and noise... - karenciavo 14:07 Jul 10
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- I can help with resorts for 5. - momofkhm 13:46 Jul 10
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- I can help with the autism stuff - Niffercoo 13:14 Jul 10
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- Sorry, meant to post this on the curriculum board. nt - peabody1 12:57 Jul 10
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- Your teens want to be with you. Take a bow! - Christina in OR 12:56 Jul 10
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- Thanks guys... - A.Marie 18:55 Jul 10
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- It is very likely that your JW neighbors were INDIVIDUALLY less social - Pamela 5:13 Jul 11
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- Just as not every homeschooler is 3-4 grade levels advanced academically, not all Witnesses, LDS or Jews or ________ are particularly social <nt> - Pamela 5:15 Jul 11
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- Just as not every homeschooler is 3-4 grade levels advanced academically, not all Witnesses, LDS or Jews or ________ are particularly social <nt> - Pamela 5:15 Jul 11
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- Just as not every homeschooler is 3-4 grade levels advanced academically, not all Witnesses, LDS or Jews or ________ are particularly social <nt> - Pamela 5:15 Jul 11
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- Janet's right--no requirement to avoid others (quite the contrary!), but sometimes we do get busy. - Sara R 22:54 Jul 10
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- No, their religion does not require them to avoid members of other religions. However... - Janet in WA 19:05 Jul 10
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- It is very likely that your JW neighbors were INDIVIDUALLY less social - Pamela 5:13 Jul 11
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- We live next door to a Mormon couple with a million kids and grandkids and great grandkids and they are half the value of our house. - Patty in WA 18:20 Jul 10
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- And oh, by the way, all the grandkids have been totally kind and welcoming to my son. - Patty in WA 18:22 Jul 10
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- And oh, by the way, all the grandkids have been totally kind and welcoming to my son. - Patty in WA 18:22 Jul 10
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- I think it really boils down to individual personalities - lovemykids 14:28 Jul 10
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- My 16 year old is good friends with a girl who is LDS... - Kelli in TN 14:05 Jul 10
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- Almost all the answers you have gotten are great . . . - Julie in Austin 13:36 Jul 10
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- I have 1 R-rated movie in my home... - Lady Jenn 13:40 Jul 10
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- I think men in kilts are exempt from ratings. :) jmho. nt - Christina in OR 14:19 Jul 10
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- I think men in kilts are exempt from ratings. :) jmho. nt - Christina in OR 14:19 Jul 10
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- I have 1 R-rated movie in my home... - Lady Jenn 13:40 Jul 10
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- I think the consensus is... - Robin in NC 13:34 Jul 10
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- I'm LDS, we are normal! - fiddledeedee 13:28 Jul 10
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- Do you think the "inspecting" comment comes from the idea of home workers? nt - srjbdl 13:37 Jul 10
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- Do you think the "inspecting" comment comes from the idea of home workers? nt - srjbdl 13:37 Jul 10
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- My father was raised LDS and all of his side of the family is still - Carol (mom of 3) 13:24 Jul 10
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- About 80% of this comment is inaccurate (more) - Julie in Austin 13:32 Jul 10
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- Wouldn't it be nice if people would qualify better or even ASK instead ? - Pamela 14:07 Jul 10
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- I agree, but I would find it very helpful if anyone could specifically refute or clarify her statements. - Peek a Boo 16:15 Jul 10
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- Not sure what you want refuted or clarified, but to get answers to questions about the LDS church.. - Kristiana 16:42 Jul 10
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- Re: I agree, but I would find it very helpful if anyone could specifically refute or clarify her statements. - Julie in Austin 16:39 Jul 10
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- well, all of her post, actually :-) - Peek a Boo 22:39 Jul 10
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- well, all of her post, actually :-) - Peek a Boo 22:39 Jul 10
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- Not sure what you want refuted or clarified, but to get answers to questions about the LDS church.. - Kristiana 16:42 Jul 10
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- I agree, but I would find it very helpful if anyone could specifically refute or clarify her statements. - Peek a Boo 16:15 Jul 10
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- Agreed, I just couldn't find a way to put it into words...nt - Lady Jenn 13:38 Jul 10
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- Wouldn't it be nice if people would qualify better or even ASK instead ? - Pamela 14:07 Jul 10
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- About 80% of this comment is inaccurate (more) - Julie in Austin 13:32 Jul 10
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- google Mitt Romney - prez candidate. He talks about this on his blog. - earlybird mom 13:23 Jul 10
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- Am I the only one who finds this question somewhat offensive... - Betty 13:19 Jul 10
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- People *are* people. But they are not all alike, and they *do* differ according to their religions and/or cultural backgrounds. I don't see any reason to pretend they don't.... - Janet in WA 18:55 Jul 10
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- ayup. nt - Peek a Boo 22:46 Jul 10
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- ayup. nt - Peek a Boo 22:46 Jul 10
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- My first guess is that the OP hadn't a clue that there were LDS members on these boards. LOL. But really, I don't think she meant to offend at all. nt - Ria 14:11 Jul 10
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- I don't understand how this can be offensive... - itsmejanet 13:43 Jul 10
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- I understand the OP probably did not mean to offend... - Betty 15:02 Jul 10
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- Perhaps where you live people "pick up on this stuff quicker"... - Kelli in TN 15:08 Jul 10
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- Perhaps where you live people "pick up on this stuff quicker"... - Kelli in TN 15:08 Jul 10
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- I understand the OP probably did not mean to offend... - Betty 15:02 Jul 10
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- I'm LDS (i.e., Mormon) and wasn't offended . . . - Julie in Austin 13:30 Jul 10
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- Sounds like the OP knows nothing of that religion and was looking for a heads up with regards to how their beliefs might affect how they are as neighbors. Didn't offend me. (nt) - Scarlett 13:26 Jul 10
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- I think it could be taken offensively...or taken in the best light...reader is responsible for their choice <nt> - Pamela 13:23 Jul 10
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- No. You aren't the only one...... - Mary Ellen 13:21 Jul 10
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- People *are* people. But they are not all alike, and they *do* differ according to their religions and/or cultural backgrounds. I don't see any reason to pretend they don't.... - Janet in WA 18:55 Jul 10
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- Well, my neighbors told me that they were surprised that we were "mormon".... - Lady Jenn 13:11 Jul 10
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- Far be it from me to criticize you for a...... - Kelli in TN 14:09 Jul 10
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- big SNORT -- ok, that was really funny !!! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:29 Jul 10
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- big SNORT -- ok, that was really funny !!! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:29 Jul 10
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- soooo... do you have a favorite food storage site? housecleaning site? thanks!!! nt - Amy 13:21 Jul 10
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- www.providentliving.org--that's our (the LDS) church's website on preparedness nt - Kristiana 13:30 Jul 10
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- www.providentliving.org--that's our (the LDS) church's website on preparedness nt - Kristiana 13:30 Jul 10
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- Far be it from me to criticize you for a...... - Kelli in TN 14:09 Jul 10
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- I want to preface this by saying that people are people.... - *anj* 13:09 Jul 10
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- Um, the "policy" was changed over 35 years ago... - Lady Jenn 13:13 Jul 10
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- See, this is what I was afraid of..... (sigh) - *anj* 13:21 Jul 10
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- I didn't see it as argumentative...but that it was changed in the late 70's....that's all. nt - Lady Jenn 13:26 Jul 10
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- I didn't see it as argumentative...but that it was changed in the late 70's....that's all. nt - Lady Jenn 13:26 Jul 10
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- See, this is what I was afraid of..... (sigh) - *anj* 13:21 Jul 10
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- Um, the "policy" was changed over 35 years ago... - Lady Jenn 13:13 Jul 10
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- We have a Mormon family in our neighborhood and our pediatrician is also Mormom...m - Julie 13:08 Jul 10
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- Ya want an unfriendly Mormon? Come over here on laundry day! nt - Julie in Austin 13:32 Jul 10
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- You mean when you have to use the traditional wash boards for hand scrubbing? - Carol in Cal. 14:28 Jul 10
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- LOL (more) - Julie in Austin 14:34 Jul 10
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- LOL (more) - Julie in Austin 14:34 Jul 10
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- You mean when you have to use the traditional wash boards for hand scrubbing? - Carol in Cal. 14:28 Jul 10
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- Ya want an unfriendly Mormon? Come over here on laundry day! nt - Julie in Austin 13:32 Jul 10
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- Quite frankly... - Diane 13:05 Jul 10
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- We have quite a few LDS homeschoolers in our group. I've never seen any difference between them and anyone else... - Michelle T 13:04 Jul 10
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- My best friend in High School was LDS - Christina in OR 13:01 Jul 10
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- I've never noticed any difference in Mormons I've known - Pamela 12:58 Jul 10
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- My husband's boss is a Mormon (actually he was once a bishop) and he's the best boss my dh has ever - Karen J 12:56 Jul 10
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- Oh, also they don't drink coffee or tea (caffeine I think) and no alcoholic beverages. They also - Karen J 12:58 Jul 10
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- Oh, also they don't drink coffee or tea (caffeine I think) and no alcoholic beverages. They also - Karen J 12:58 Jul 10
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- We have Mormon neighbors and we wouldn't have known - Drama Mama 12:54 Jul 10
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- We have many Mormon friends and colleagues. They are wonderful people. Now I'll let others tell you the rest. nm - Janet in WA 12:51 Jul 10
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- I started well before I thought I would so I didn't quite do that - Christina in OR 12:52 Jul 10 (