- Refreshing? No... not me. nt - Kay in Cal 23:15 Jul 14
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- I've never been awake for a board change! LOL! nt - nancypants 23:16 Jul 14
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- I've never been awake for a board change! LOL! nt - nancypants 23:16 Jul 14
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- I love my Toyota Sienna, but without kids I'd want an EV1, one of the GM electric cars they pulled off the market... - Kay in Cal 23:09 Jul 14
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- Toyota Sienna is my *now* dream car. :^) nt - nancypants 23:15 Jul 14
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- Toyota Sienna is my *now* dream car. :^) nt - nancypants 23:15 Jul 14
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- 1969 Corevette Stingray T-top Coupe. Black interior. Yellow exterior. This is my dream for when the kids are grown. nt. - Yvette S. 22:29 Jul 14
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- Convertible Beetle. Red. nt - PariSarah in NC 22:27 Jul 14
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- Sans kids--either my mother's old 71 Mustang Grande or a 69' Mustang Convertible --factory stock. Now--anything that gets me through the flooding :) but I really like the mini-cooper's and mini-suv's.. nt - ToniCW 22:23 Jul 14
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- ROFL - I used to drive a '71 Mustang in high school. Fastest car I've ever owned. nt - Dana in OR 23:09 Jul 14
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- ROFL - I used to drive a '71 Mustang in high school. Fastest car I've ever owned. nt - Dana in OR 23:09 Jul 14
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- When I point and say, "That one!", my dh tells me it is a burnt orange Nissan 350 Z, convertible. - Natalieclare, in auto-oblivion, who had to ask her dh what the name was 22:23 Jul 14
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- I'd like to have a mini cooper just for me.Bright blue or red. :-) - Virginia Dawn 22:17 Jul 14
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- That ties with my first choice! I love mini-Coopers! nt - nancypants 22:18 Jul 14
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- Ah, yes, that's my THIRD choice. Blue. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:18 Jul 14
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- That ties with my first choice! I love mini-Coopers! nt - nancypants 22:18 Jul 14
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- Mazda Miata or an Infiniti G Coupe nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:16 Jul 14
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- I have my dream car, it is a 1964 1/2 Mustang convertible. - Ann 22:15 Jul 14
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- My Daddy has that car! Poppy red! nt - nancypants 22:17 Jul 14
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- My Daddy has that car! Poppy red! nt - nancypants 22:17 Jul 14
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- Oops. I meant post-kids or sans kids! ;^) nt - nancypants 22:14 Jul 14
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- Mine: Would you believe my post-kids dream car is a 1967 Mustang Fastback, Red with white racing stripes... (picture link) - nancypants 22:14 Jul 14
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- I'd really like a Toyota Sienna or a Honda Odyssey. Color? Blue would be nice. (nt) - Wendi 22:12 Jul 14
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- Question 2 -- link - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:14 Jul 14
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- Surely you could whip up a cute top with some coconuts! ;>) nt - Natalieclare 22:24 Jul 14
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- Hooray! I bet that poor lady is still wondering how she got 370 hits and only one bid! Heehee. :o) Now, I hope the transaction goes smoothly. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 22:09 Jul 14
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- Congrats!! And, Suzanne.... - Carrie in WA 22:02 Jul 14
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- The blankie: - Carrie in WA 22:27 Jul 14
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- Yes, describe it, please. Someone here is bound to dig it up somewhere! :o) (I was just lucky) . . . - Suzanne in ABQ 22:14 Jul 14
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- OOh, a worth quest, fair lady. Describe yon blankie. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:09 Jul 14
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- The blankie: - Carrie in WA 22:27 Jul 14
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- What the...? YOU are going to bed NOW, Amy? I am all astonishment! (nt) - Colleen 21:46 Jul 14
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- I'm the gift that keeps on giving...like it or not. HA! Just couldn't resist that. But seriously, I agree with Amy and Pam. It all balances out in the end. (nt) - Colleen 21:50 Jul 14
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- Hmm, I actually have the opposite image of you. Definitely a giver. BUT... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:37 Jul 14
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- Fine, if you want to put it THAT way--ITA. nt - Unicorn 21:40 Jul 14
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- Fine, if you want to put it THAT way--ITA. nt - Unicorn 21:40 Jul 14
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- 1st. I would not consider You an advice parasite. 2. both/neither ( I llook at this board as daily get together of friends/moms sharing advice) 3. Could Cheez have been out in the weeds anywhere, like near bull nettle? nt - Unicorn 21:36 Jul 14
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- I'm really going to bed after this. I think the give and take goes in cycles, just like life. Sometimes you need more form the hive than you can give. Other times, it's the other way around. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:33 Jul 14
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- Sounds like when my dad has shingles. His don't always ooze. Defintely worth a visit to the dr the sooner they catch shingles the sooner he will feel better.nt - MelissaJ 21:34 Jul 14
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- Sorry, it sounds a LOT like shingles. Send him to the dr tomorrow - they can at least help with the pain. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:30 Jul 14
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- Yep, or a plain ol' patch of herpes simplex. Has he had... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:30 Jul 14
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- I love that you are being such a good sport about this. You know... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:05 Jul 14
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- Every year I decide I will do something special...and never do. Maybe this year I will put a candybar w/ each book :-) nt - Gigi 21:56 Jul 14 (1)
- These answers give me a good idea. We are starting before ps but I think we will go out for a leisurely breakfast the day PS starts just to remind my dc that we CAN! (And I think I'll do that special supplies idea on the day that WE start.) Thanks for the ideas! nt - Praisefor3 21:41 Jul 14
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- Since the first day of our school is also the first day of their bowling league that I run for homeschoolers--it becomes school light that day. :) nt - ToniCW 21:18 Jul 14
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- Interrupting to ask about the bowling league - Virginia Dawn 21:29 Jul 14
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- Sigh... Are you sure you wouldn't rather move to Virginia. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 21:43 Jul 14
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- Heck NO!! I run EVERYthing and I prefer parents HANDS OFF!! I am a Level 1 USBC coach, so I coach as well... - ToniCW 21:33 Jul 14
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- Sigh... Are you sure you wouldn't rather move to Virginia. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 21:43 Jul 14
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- Interrupting to ask about the bowling league - Virginia Dawn 21:29 Jul 14
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- Last year, at their breakfast plate I had a few special school supplies.... - WTMindy 20:58 Jul 14
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- Same here with the school supplies but they go on a treasure hunt for them. I also take a picture of each of them in front of the growth chart. sm - Lisa in TX 21:28 Jul 14
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- The funny thing is that we actually school year round.... - WTMindy 21:20 Jul 14
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- Same here with the school supplies but they go on a treasure hunt for them. I also take a picture of each of them in front of the growth chart. sm - Lisa in TX 21:28 Jul 14
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- I take a photo (headshot) of each boy outside and then we go to the bakery for donuts. (nt) - Colleen 20:57 Jul 14
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- Honestly I just try to make the school part of the day go as smoothly and normally as possible, to set a good precedent for the year. I'm no fun, though (except when it comes to b-day parties. ;) (nt) - Erica in PA 20:56 Jul 14
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- We usually go out for breakfast (we never do this) and then come home and start school. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:51 Jul 14
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- Skip it? LOL <nt> - Pamela 20:51 Jul 14
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- If I don't turn off the computer and get things plan we may have to skip it. ; ) nt - MelissaJ 21:11 Jul 14
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- If I don't turn off the computer and get things plan we may have to skip it. ; ) nt - MelissaJ 21:11 Jul 14
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- My gpa has had episodes of confusion and it has been anything from meds, to dehydration, low potassium, and too much med, low sugar level... I would definitelt call or see the Dr. !!! nt - JLynn in GA 20:57 Jul 14
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- I would definitely call his doctor. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:52 Jul 14
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- Don't know about the Effexor, but is he getting enough fluids? Dehydration can cause confusion sometimes. nt - Unicorn 20:52 Jul 14
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- It's so nice to hear the "good side" of homeschooling. Sounds like a great trip. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:46 Jul 14
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- you would think an author would realize what their talent is and get a pro to do the narration. nt - Lisa CA 20:46 Jul 14
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- Oh man, that would make me insane. Wonder if there are other versions read by other people? (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:45 Jul 14
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- I'm hoping I will get used to him in time, but....so far....not so much! nt - WTMindy 20:49 Jul 14
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- So are you saying we can turn this into a controversial discussion? ;-) (nt) - Colleen, who doesn't "do" books on tape 20:46 Jul 14
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- LOL - I never used to "do" books on tape, but I'm a convert (and we all know converts are crazy lol), so, yes,I'll make this controversial if you like. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 20:50 Jul 14
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- I just can't understand why some people don't listen to books on tape. It seems so simple to me.... - WTMindy 20:47 Jul 14
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- Why I oughta...! (nt) - Colleen 20:51 Jul 14
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- LOL!! nt - WTMindy 20:52 Jul 14
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- LOL!! nt - WTMindy 20:52 Jul 14
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- Why I oughta...! (nt) - Colleen 20:51 Jul 14
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- Are you a visual learner? nt - Pam "Who listened to the DiVinci Code on tape last weekend" in MD 20:47 Jul 14
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- So... Whadya think, huh, huh? - Virginia Dawn 20:55 Jul 14
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- I thought the writing was mediocre, the story was fun to consider, the idea of the divine feminine... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:03 Jul 14
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- LOL! - Virginia Dawn 21:16 Jul 14
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- And it not be... (BTW, spoilers in this subthread, so don't read it if you care.) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:23 Jul 14
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- Well I thought... - Virginia Dawn 21:40 Jul 14
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- Now I have to go back and find your other posts. I had nothing to add before and couldn't understand all the references! (spoilers again) - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:46 Jul 14
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- Well I kind of got sidetracked into a discussion of the basics of Christianity, so you are forewarned. - Virginia Dawn 22:08 Jul 14
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- Ugh! Ignore all the mistakes in this post. I'm going to bed. nt - Virginia Dawn 22:10 Jul 14
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- Ugh! Ignore all the mistakes in this post. I'm going to bed. nt - Virginia Dawn 22:10 Jul 14
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- Well I kind of got sidetracked into a discussion of the basics of Christianity, so you are forewarned. - Virginia Dawn 22:08 Jul 14
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- Now I have to go back and find your other posts. I had nothing to add before and couldn't understand all the references! (spoilers again) - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:46 Jul 14
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- Not NT at all up there, just force of habit and the late hour had me typing it anyway. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:31 Jul 14
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- Well I thought... - Virginia Dawn 21:40 Jul 14
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- And it not be... (BTW, spoilers in this subthread, so don't read it if you care.) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:23 Jul 14
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- LOL! - Virginia Dawn 21:16 Jul 14
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- Oh sure, start a controversial topic under *my* name. Who's gonna get the blame?!!?! ... - WTMindy 21:01 Jul 14
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- I thought the writing was mediocre, the story was fun to consider, the idea of the divine feminine... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:03 Jul 14
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- Oh, don't get me started on the "visual/kinesthetic/auditory learner" carp!!! (nt) - Colleen 20:49 Jul 14
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- =O nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:52 Jul 14
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- =O nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:52 Jul 14
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- So... Whadya think, huh, huh? - Virginia Dawn 20:55 Jul 14
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- LOL - I never used to "do" books on tape, but I'm a convert (and we all know converts are crazy lol), so, yes,I'll make this controversial if you like. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 20:50 Jul 14
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- I'm hoping I will get used to him in time, but....so far....not so much! nt - WTMindy 20:49 Jul 14
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- I have written..."your attendance is the only gift we wish for" that left it open to interpretation..Then for the kids who didn't bring gifts..m - Tap, tap, tap 22:34 Jul 14
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- I wouldn't specify, if I were you. But I would be sure to tell my kids - Natalieclare 22:32 Jul 14
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- We only signify "no gifts" for baby birthday parties (1 and 2 years old)... - nancypants 21:53 Jul 14
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- Oh c'mon, no more opinions? A simple "gifts" or "no gifts" in the subject line will do! :) (nt) - Erica in PA 21:12 Jul 14
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- I think you should just send an old fashioned invite. It's about the kid having fun. Hakuna Matata (sp) nt - Unicorn 21:55 Jul 14
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- I think you should put nothing about gifts.... - WTMindy 21:19 Jul 14
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- Sorry, Erica. How old are they? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:14 Jul 14
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- I think you should just send an old fashioned invite. It's about the kid having fun. Hakuna Matata (sp) nt - Unicorn 21:55 Jul 14
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- I don't think you should specify. I should add, though, that I'm not a fan of birthday parties. (nt) - Colleen 20:38 Jul 14
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- Did you have bd parties as a child? I didn't, but I *adore* them. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:46 Jul 14
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- I realize you're asking Colleen, but I feel like answering too... plus it will take up space till the new board arrives.. :) (m) - Erica in PA 20:53 Jul 14
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- I had a few. Why? (nt) - Colleen 20:52 Jul 14
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- Just curious. Did you dislike them then, as well? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:56 Jul 14
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- They were "okay". Not the greatest thing since sliced bread. Are you implying we should do things for our children if we enjoyed (or would've enjoyed) it as a child? (nt) - Colleen 20:59 Jul 14
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- Wasn't implying, But I'll stop talking now. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:07 Jul 14
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- Wasn't implying, But I'll stop talking now. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:07 Jul 14
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- They were "okay". Not the greatest thing since sliced bread. Are you implying we should do things for our children if we enjoyed (or would've enjoyed) it as a child? (nt) - Colleen 20:59 Jul 14
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- Just curious. Did you dislike them then, as well? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:56 Jul 14
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- I realize you're asking Colleen, but I feel like answering too... plus it will take up space till the new board arrives.. :) (m) - Erica in PA 20:53 Jul 14
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- Did you have bd parties as a child? I didn't, but I *adore* them. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:46 Jul 14
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- I agree that it's fun to get b-day gifts. I would just send the invites with no specification either way (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:36 Jul 14 (1)
- Thanks ladies, although I think it may be a little late to save my sanity. After all it is twenty to twelve and instead of sleeping I have books piled around me!nt - MelissaJ 20:43 Jul 14
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- Go for it! :-) nt - WTMindy 20:37 Jul 14
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- Do whatever works best for you. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:37 Jul 14
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- Sounds cool to me. Whatever keeps the teacher sane is the thing to do! (m) - Sherrill in VA 20:35 Jul 14
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- Yep. Sanity is worth preserving. So they tell me. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:38 Jul 14
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- Yep. Sanity is worth preserving. So they tell me. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:38 Jul 14
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- whenever we go to America, we stock up on Bic pens - moira 22:53 Jul 14
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- Flexgrip fine point by Papermate - Sandy in Indy 22:24 Jul 14
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- RSVP by Pentel....nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:52 Jul 14
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- OK, I'll take you seriously. :-) I like the Uniball Micro, but I'm a sucker for a good smooth writing pen! :-) nt - WTMindy 20:42 Jul 14
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- It's my favorite too! nt - Kay in Cal 23:01 Jul 14
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- Me too--I *** LOVE*** Uniball Micro and have been known to search for weeks to find a store that sells them in large enough quantities for me to drive to buy them. Could *thi s* be what's wrong with me? ;o) nt - Carrie in WA 20:51 Jul 14
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- Well, if it is, then I'm in trouble too! :-) nt - WTMindy 20:57 Jul 14
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- Well, if it is, then I'm in trouble too! :-) nt - WTMindy 20:57 Jul 14
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- Sadly, no. This ain't it, either. *running -- FAST!* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:53 Jul 14
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- Well... shoot. Now I'll be tossing and turning... ;o) nt - Carrie in WA 21:41 Jul 14
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- Bingo! You got it! Lack of sleep and real rest. THAT's your problem. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:49 Jul 14
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- Well, duh. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Wait, it's because I'm tired! Bwahaha..... Sigh. I'll stop now. :o) nt - Carrie in WA 22:06 Jul 14
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- Well, duh. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Wait, it's because I'm tired! Bwahaha..... Sigh. I'll stop now. :o) nt - Carrie in WA 22:06 Jul 14
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- Bingo! You got it! Lack of sleep and real rest. THAT's your problem. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:49 Jul 14
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- Well... shoot. Now I'll be tossing and turning... ;o) nt - Carrie in WA 21:41 Jul 14
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- Well, if it is, then I'm in trouble too! :-) nt - WTMindy 20:57 Jul 14
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- THANK you. I appreciate it! I thought it was a better thread than worship music wars or spanking! (nt - Sherrill in VA 20:46 Jul 14
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- It's my favorite too! nt - Kay in Cal 23:01 Jul 14
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- One that works! nt - Karen sn 20:35 Jul 14
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- U of...? Sean...? Hey, this leads me to ask, has anyone yet seen "Wordplay"? (nt) - Colleen 20:32 Jul 14
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- Um no, what is Wordplay? Sounds like something I'd like. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:38 Jul 14
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- A documentary about crossword puzzle enthusiasts! Spotlights Will Shortz (NY Times puzzle editor) with snippets of crossword fanatics such as Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart, and the Indigo Girls. Should be fun (for those of us who, well, enjoy "wordplay"!) (nt) - Colleen 20:42 Jul 14
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- Adding this to my Netflix! Sounds great to me. Thanks. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:48 Jul 14
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- It's just out in theaters, btw. (nt) - Colleen 20:52 Jul 14
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- I' m so "up" on things. LOL I'll wait until it hits the $ theater. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:56 Jul 14
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- I' m so "up" on things. LOL I'll wait until it hits the $ theater. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:56 Jul 14
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- It's just out in theaters, btw. (nt) - Colleen 20:52 Jul 14
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- Adding this to my Netflix! Sounds great to me. Thanks. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:48 Jul 14
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- A documentary about crossword puzzle enthusiasts! Spotlights Will Shortz (NY Times puzzle editor) with snippets of crossword fanatics such as Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart, and the Indigo Girls. Should be fun (for those of us who, well, enjoy "wordplay"!) (nt) - Colleen 20:42 Jul 14
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- Um no, what is Wordplay? Sounds like something I'd like. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:38 Jul 14
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- Pig. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:26 Jul 14
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- Pardon? nt - Sherrill in VA 20:27 Jul 14
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- Pig Pen. My favorite pen. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:28 Jul 14
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- LOL! OK, I'm slow, but I get it now! (m) - Sherrill in VA 20:29 Jul 14
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- Oh my, I"m not the only one with a "hate" list? Mine tends to be filled with words I hate, but I can see having comic characters. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:31 Jul 14
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- Oh come ON! How can you not ADORE Pig Pen? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:30 Jul 14 (1)
- Oh my, I"m not the only one with a "hate" list? Mine tends to be filled with words I hate, but I can see having comic characters. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:31 Jul 14
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- I shouldn't encourage you, but ROFL. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:29 Jul 14
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- LOL! OK, I'm slow, but I get it now! (m) - Sherrill in VA 20:29 Jul 14
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- Pig Pen. My favorite pen. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:28 Jul 14
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- Pardon? nt - Sherrill in VA 20:27 Jul 14
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- that is not too far off - moira 22:55 Jul 14
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- Working at a job I love. :^) (L&D nurse is my aim "some day"). And being a Grandma! nt - nancypants 21:56 Jul 14
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- I will tell you in four years. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:48 Jul 14
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- No way!!!!!!! Have you been saving up for your jet ski? nt - Amy in Orlando 20:54 Jul 14
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- No, you goof. I mean, I have no idea what I will be doing then, but perhaps in four years, I'll have a clue. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:27 Jul 14
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- No, you goof. I mean, I have no idea what I will be doing then, but perhaps in four years, I'll have a clue. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:27 Jul 14
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- No way!!!!!!! Have you been saving up for your jet ski? nt - Amy in Orlando 20:54 Jul 14
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- Perfecting my homeschool methods and techniques. Finally! :) NT - kbm 20:34 Jul 14
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- Believe it or not (and I have a hard time believing it myself sometimes)... Homeschooling my last one in her senior year. nt - Praisefor3 20:31 Jul 14
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- Ha! I'll be doin' that at 64!! - nt - Laurel in CA 21:32 Jul 14 (1)
- NO! I just thought you were in your late 30's! m - Karen sn 20:51 Jul 14 (1)
- So you'll definitely be a "fun" 60. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:33 Jul 14
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- I just hope I survive that long, and can still walk, feed myself, and won't be in diapers and drooling. nt - Unicorn 20:28 Jul 14
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- I said 60, not 90!!!!! nt - Amy in Orlando 20:30 Jul 14
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- Yes I know. But you haven't met my dc. I don't think I'll make 90! nt - Unicorn 20:45 Jul 14
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- LOLOL. They can't be that bad. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:55 Jul 14
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- ROFLOL!! Ummm, Ok, would you like to babysit? big evil uh innocent Grin! :-) nt - Unicorn 21:11 Jul 14
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- ROFLOL!! Ummm, Ok, would you like to babysit? big evil uh innocent Grin! :-) nt - Unicorn 21:11 Jul 14
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- LOLOL. They can't be that bad. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:55 Jul 14
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- I read this 5 minutes ago and I am still ROFL. :-) - May in WA 20:36 Jul 14
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- Yes I know. But you haven't met my dc. I don't think I'll make 90! nt - Unicorn 20:45 Jul 14
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- I said 60, not 90!!!!! nt - Amy in Orlando 20:30 Jul 14
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- Swimming with sharks writing in my journal.....m - Karen sn 20:27 Jul 14
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- Hang in there, Karen!!!! There really is a God. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 20:28 Jul 14
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- Hang in there, Karen!!!! There really is a God. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 20:28 Jul 14
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- Helping DD shop for HS curriculum! (m) - Sherrill in VA 20:26 Jul 14
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- I heard about that. I`d like to know too. nt - Tracey 20:29 Jul 14
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- 2. Really. My MIL loves it. nt - Kay in Cal 23:01 Jul 14
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- Indifferent. But you know what book I hate (wind up your arms with tomatoes in hand), "Love You Forever". I hate it. Plech. (sm if you wanna know why)... - nancypants 22:01 Jul 14
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- Oh, Nancypants, that is hilarious... - Dawn E 22:10 Jul 14
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- LOL - I love it, but (m) - Stephanie not in TX 22:06 Jul 14
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- Oh, Nancypants, that is hilarious... - Dawn E 22:10 Jul 14
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- Hate it. nt - Kristine out of lurking 21:53 Jul 14
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- Love it. nt - Dawn E 21:47 Jul 14
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- Who has read, "The Missing Piece"? m - Dawn E 22:04 Jul 14
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- Oh, I have that book. It's on the shelf next to TGT and Where the Sidewalk Ends. I'll re-read it on your recommend. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:22 Jul 14
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- Off the topic question for you , Pam... - Dawn E 22:29 Jul 14
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- I don't. I'm much too insecure. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 23:02 Jul 14
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- I don't. I'm much too insecure. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 23:02 Jul 14
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- Off the topic question for you , Pam... - Dawn E 22:29 Jul 14
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- Oh, I have that book. It's on the shelf next to TGT and Where the Sidewalk Ends. I'll re-read it on your recommend. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:22 Jul 14
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- Who has read, "The Missing Piece"? m - Dawn E 22:04 Jul 14
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- Hate it! - Jeanne in Mn 21:33 Jul 14
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- hate it. my son got it as a gift. it mysteriously 'disappeared' from the house. nt - Deidre in GA 20:58 Jul 14
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- I absolutely hate it! nt - Hana 20:58 Jul 14
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- You DO realize that I have to go read the Da*n thing now, just to see what the fuss is about! Thanks. nt - Unicorn 20:49 Jul 14
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- 2, although "hate" is a rather insipid word to describe my feelings. I cried when I read it, because I was so angry with it. nt - PariSarah in NC 20:48 Jul 14
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- Yes. It is very painful. nt - Karen sn 20:55 Jul 14
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- And, yes, it's TOTALLY because I first read it as an adult. I was reading it to ds, and just LOST it. - PariSarah in NC 20:54 Jul 14
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- Exact same experience here nt - Stephanie not in TX 22:04 Jul 14
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- Yes. The tree is so beautiful. I love the pictures. I have always loved trees. nt - Karen sn 20:59 Jul 14
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- Exact same experience here nt - Stephanie not in TX 22:04 Jul 14
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- Yes. It is very painful. nt - Karen sn 20:55 Jul 14
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- Hate it, just HATE it. Let me count the ways... - Carol in Cal. 20:43 Jul 14
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- Can I ask at what age did you read it? m - Karen sn 20:47 Jul 14
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- Can I ask at what age did you read it? m - Karen sn 20:47 Jul 14
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- #5 have to google to figure out what you all are talking about :) nt - Lisa CA (clueless as always) 20:37 Jul 14
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- Just read on Amazon... - Lisa CA 20:40 Jul 14
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- Yes....maybe because I fell in love with the tree as a child - it affects me differently. As an adult - I hate the boy and scorn the story. I wonder if it depends on the age you were introduced to the book. nt - Karen sn 20:45 Jul 14
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- I'll bet you're right. Read it as an adult the first time. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:51 Jul 14
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- :) Yes, I think it does make a diff. Do you think little ones get it as take and take or poor tree....hmmm nt - Lisa CA 20:49 Jul 14
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- I thought ......"wow, the tree really loves the boy." Kindof like Jesus. nt - Karen sn 20:57 Jul 14
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- Except that there's no redemption. No enlightenment that would enoble the sacrifice. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:25 Jul 14
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- Just hit me------I wonder if we're supposed to look at the book in our hands and realize, "Huh. *This* used to be a tree..." nt - Carrie in WA 21:44 Jul 14
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- You think? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:47 Jul 14
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- You think? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:47 Jul 14
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- Just hit me------I wonder if we're supposed to look at the book in our hands and realize, "Huh. *This* used to be a tree..." nt - Carrie in WA 21:44 Jul 14
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- Except that there's no redemption. No enlightenment that would enoble the sacrifice. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:25 Jul 14
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- I thought ......"wow, the tree really loves the boy." Kindof like Jesus. nt - Karen sn 20:57 Jul 14
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- I'll bet you're right. Read it as an adult the first time. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:51 Jul 14
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- Yes....maybe because I fell in love with the tree as a child - it affects me differently. As an adult - I hate the boy and scorn the story. I wonder if it depends on the age you were introduced to the book. nt - Karen sn 20:45 Jul 14
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- Just read on Amazon... - Lisa CA 20:40 Jul 14
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- Hate it! NT - kbm 20:35 Jul 14
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- But ya'll *are* the giving tree. And if we are lucky - are mamas are *our*giving tree. It is sad and horrible and so I know wghat ya'll mean. But I love it inspite of it's sadness - Just beacuse it's truth. nt - Karen sn........and I love you guys. 20:34 Jul 14
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- Aww. I know what you mean. Still stickin' with A,though. (Do you forgive me?? *pleasepleaseplease*) *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:41 Jul 14
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- GIRLLLLLLLL.....you'd have to be really MEAN to ever need my forgiveness! nt - Karen sn 20:49 Jul 14
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- GIRLLLLLLLL.....you'd have to be really MEAN to ever need my forgiveness! nt - Karen sn 20:49 Jul 14
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- That's funny... I see selfishness... - kbm 20:38 Jul 14
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- I wholeheartedly agree. nt. - Hana 20:59 Jul 14
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- I wholeheartedly agree. nt. - Hana 20:59 Jul 14
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- uhhhh....that's OUR mamas! nt - Karen sn 20:36 Jul 14
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- Aww. I know what you mean. Still stickin' with A,though. (Do you forgive me?? *pleasepleaseplease*) *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:41 Jul 14
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- 2. Thank goodness..... I thought there was something wrong with me!! nt - Carrie in WA 20:29 Jul 14
(4)
- NO! That's why I said no flames in my earlier post - Because I see the other side. You are completely right. But that is what makes me love it more. And whenever they kill the trees - I think I am more semsitive to that - BECAUSE of this book. I totally agree with you - but it affects me a different way. Does that make any sense at all? Yiou kind of remind me right now of my best friend - same feelings - different perspective ......nt - Karen sn 20:42 Jul 14
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- Of *course* there's something wrong with you, dearheart, that's why we let you play with us. This just isn't *it*. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 20:37 Jul 14
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- LOL!! I always wanted to kick that kid for taking, taking, taking, from the poor tree. Made me think he worked for Weyerhauser or sumthin'. nt (and thanks for letting me play...... big grins.) - Carrie in WA 20:42 Jul 14
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- ROFL! nt - Amy in Orlando 20:40 Jul 14
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- LOL!! I always wanted to kick that kid for taking, taking, taking, from the poor tree. Made me think he worked for Weyerhauser or sumthin'. nt (and thanks for letting me play...... big grins.) - Carrie in WA 20:42 Jul 14
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- NO! That's why I said no flames in my earlier post - Because I see the other side. You are completely right. But that is what makes me love it more. And whenever they kill the trees - I think I am more semsitive to that - BECAUSE of this book. I totally agree with you - but it affects me a different way. Does that make any sense at all? Yiou kind of remind me right now of my best friend - same feelings - different perspective ......nt - Karen sn 20:42 Jul 14
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- Hate it. Same with Rainbow Fish or whatever that book is called. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:27 Jul 14
(1)
- Oooh, and the Quiltmaker's Gift. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:29 Jul 14
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- Oooh, and the Quiltmaker's Gift. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:29 Jul 14
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- 3- Haven't read that one yet (ducking) We have a couple of the other ones, I like them. nt - Unicorn 20:26 Jul 14
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- 2 nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 20:23 Jul 14
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- How about when parents don't agree on the homeschooling method for their kids?? :) - kbm 20:41 Jul 14
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- Ughh I would hate to have to deal with this. Have you asked him WHY? (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:59 Jul 14
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- No particular reason... - kbm 21:20 Jul 14
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- No particular reason... - kbm 21:20 Jul 14
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- Ughh I would hate to have to deal with this. Have you asked him WHY? (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:59 Jul 14
(1)
- Let's see...you probably don't want to touch "Tribal Sovereignty and Constitutionality (or Lack Thereof)"....hmm...nursing, spanking, toilet paper positioning...(m) - Colleen 20:29 Jul 14
(8)
- I read an interesting piece lately........ - Carrie in WA 20:39 Jul 14 (1)
- Oh, sweet woman, I was just every so gently yanking your chain! *g* - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:33 Jul 14
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- Ooh, Ooh, toilet paper positioning. Now THAT's something I want to fight about! (nt) - Sherrill in VA 20:31 Jul 14
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- Over the top is the ONLY way. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:41 Jul 14
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- I can't believe people fight about that. Why doesn't everyone just do it the RIGHT way and there wouldn't even be a discussion. SHEESH <nt> - Pamela 20:38 Jul 14 (2)
- Over the top is the ONLY way. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:41 Jul 14
(0)
- Let's talk about what a &^%^& my next door neighbor is. - SolaMichella 20:23 Jul 14
(3)
- Dang, girl. Just go bop her on the head. That'll show her. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:23 Jul 14
(2)
- I did go over and tell her drunk husband to keep her off my property. (m) - SolaMichella 20:53 Jul 14
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- THAT should go over well with the HOA. Were you thinking a sea monster or crocodiles in it? <nt> - Pamela 20:55 Jul 14
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- THAT should go over well with the HOA. Were you thinking a sea monster or crocodiles in it? <nt> - Pamela 20:55 Jul 14
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- I did go over and tell her drunk husband to keep her off my property. (m) - SolaMichella 20:53 Jul 14
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- Dang, girl. Just go bop her on the head. That'll show her. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:23 Jul 14
(2)
- If it makes you feel better.... - Unicorn 20:14 Jul 14
(1)
- Oh, she'll miss me... eventually! She's going to camp... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:16 Jul 14
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- Oh, she'll miss me... eventually! She's going to camp... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:16 Jul 14
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- Oh man, I swear I should know by now that free-goof-off-night=board flip. (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:13 Jul 14
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- Yeah, me neither. Goofy is better. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:14 Jul 14
(3)
- How about a silly poll or two? Trying to think . . . - Sherrill in VA 20:19 Jul 14
(2)
- Hahahaha! Ok, now THAT was funny.nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:19 Jul 14
(1)
- Sorry, not original. Monty Python. But thanks! (nt) - Sherrill in VA 20:23 Jul 14
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- Sorry, not original. Monty Python. But thanks! (nt) - Sherrill in VA 20:23 Jul 14
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- Hahahaha! Ok, now THAT was funny.nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:19 Jul 14
(1)
- How about a silly poll or two? Trying to think . . . - Sherrill in VA 20:19 Jul 14
(2)
- Yeah, me neither. Goofy is better. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:14 Jul 14
(3)
- Here is another reason or two - Regina in MO 21:09 Jul 14
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- Did the previous owners smoke? All the other walls would have been sealed over with paint, but the brick wouldn't be. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:07 Jul 14
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- Re: Why does my brick fireplace stink? - Tracey 20:04 Jul 14
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- What reading level? Goofy funny? good for reluctant reader? <nt> - Pamela 20:57 Jul 14
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- My 8 yos is reading them and loves them. They are goofy, but with Christian messages (from the few chapters I've read). nt - Christine in Round Rock 20:37 Jul 14
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- Yes. It's fluff. My ds has read most of the series, and there's nothing we found objectionable in them. Just fluff. nt - Hillary in KS 20:04 Jul 14
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- Wheat Thins...........my favorite....nt - Rachel 21:48 Jul 14
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- Cream cheese goes GREAT on - BirkenstockMom 20:22 Jul 14
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- Your fingers? I LOVE cream cheese. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:14 Jul 14
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- On Melba toast or Rye Crisps with cucumber slices! nt - nancypants 20:01 Jul 14
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- You can also top it with salsa and eat it with tortilla chips. nt - BirkenKathy 19:56 Jul 14
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- Melt with shredded cheese and chili for a hot taco-chip dip (nt) - KPzz 19:56 Jul 14
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- Oh, man! Just about anything! Bagels, celery sticks, toast (and a cup of English Breakfast tea. Yum!) , wheat thins, and triscuits are out favorites. nt - Hillary in KS 19:54 Jul 14
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- I love to put it on graham crackers then top it w/ strawberry jam! YUM! nt - RhondaM. 19:54 Jul 14
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- Regular crackers with jalapeno jelly. Ohhhhh. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:55 Jul 14
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- Regular crackers with jalapeno jelly. Ohhhhh. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:55 Jul 14
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- And Jessie Wise's talks also! I missed two good ones this afternoon... - Rebecca in VA 19:43 Jul 14
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- Well, the USDA estimates for *frugal* living are $500 +/- for a family of 4. - PariSarah in NC 20:31 Jul 14
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- Have you tried... - Pamela 20:29 Jul 14
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- I thought the posts below were discussing cost per week, not per month. ? nt - Mary in VA 20:26 Jul 14
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- WOW $125 per month? We could do it, I guess on beans, water and rice (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:16 Jul 14
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- Just went shopping in CA... - Lisa CA 20:13 Jul 14
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- We've cut back on how much meat we eat. (m) - mjia 20:04 Jul 14
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- I don't know about anyone else but we far exceed $125 a month! - nancypants 20:04 Jul 14
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- Oh! Yikes! I can't imagine paying that much for milk. It's usually $1.99 per gallon here. (Difference in regional pricing makes a huge difference!) nt. - Whisperlily 19:47 Jul 14
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- WHOA! Where are you- I need to move! 3.99 here and we go through at least a gal a day. nt - Unicorn 20:17 Jul 14
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- WHOA! Where are you- I need to move! 3.99 here and we go through at least a gal a day. nt - Unicorn 20:17 Jul 14
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- I staked (for the first time) my almost 4 yr old today-I think it's going to be a painful, but productive weekend. You are not alone! nt - Jennifer in San Antonio 19:49 Jul 14
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- Hey! If you're posting here you better have updated your blog! Off to check! nt - Renthead Mommy 20:09 Jul 14
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- Hey! If you're posting here you better have updated your blog! Off to check! nt - Renthead Mommy 20:09 Jul 14
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- (((Hugs))) I had a taste of this today - ChristyX5 19:40 Jul 14
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- You are so right. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:28 Jul 14
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- (((Janna)))) - Ria 19:23 Jul 14
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- Aww.... no one knows this. I'm so bummed! Back to google!! I can't have dreamed this up! *laugh* NT - kbm 20:59 Jul 14
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- Hmmm...we used to play a game called Colored Eggs that started with knocking at the door...nt - RhondaM. 20:19 Jul 14
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- Maybe Walter de la Mare's "Someone"? - abbeyej 19:40 Jul 14
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- Was it "Little cottage in the wood, little man by the window stood... - Rebecca in VA 19:29 Jul 14
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- Isn't this Little Bunny Foo-Foo? nt - Amy in Orlando 19:37 Jul 14
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- I thought it went - mjia 20:07 Jul 14
(0)
- Different song. He was the one who got three chances for bopping the fieldmice on the head. Whatever happened to him in the end, anyway? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:39 Jul 14
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- He was turned into a goon! nt - Hillary in KS 19:55 Jul 14
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- I thought it was an UGLY goon? nt - SolaMichella 20:56 Jul 14
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- And the moral of the story is: "Hare Today, Goon Tomorrow" (nt) - KPzz 19:57 Jul 14
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- Oh, Riiiight! *bops KPzz on the head, hops away* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:05 Jul 14
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- Oh, Riiiight! *bops KPzz on the head, hops away* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:05 Jul 14
(0)
- Oh, right! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:56 Jul 14
(0)
- I thought it was an UGLY goon? nt - SolaMichella 20:56 Jul 14
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- My mil taught this to my kids. There isn't a day that goes by without them singing this song! lol nt - Christy in OR 19:42 Jul 14 (1)
- He was turned into a goon! nt - Hillary in KS 19:55 Jul 14
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- I thought it went - mjia 20:07 Jul 14
(0)
- Isn't this Little Bunny Foo-Foo? nt - Amy in Orlando 19:37 Jul 14
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- Was it "Behold, behold, I stand at the door and knock, knock, knock"? From Revelation? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:20 Jul 14
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- No, it wasn't religious. It was more like a Girl Scout camping thing to chant/sing around the campfire. NT - kbm 19:21 Jul 14
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- Then all I can think of is the "Ladybugs Twelve" song from Seseme Street. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:22 Jul 14
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- Then all I can think of is the "Ladybugs Twelve" song from Seseme Street. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:22 Jul 14
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- No, it wasn't religious. It was more like a Girl Scout camping thing to chant/sing around the campfire. NT - kbm 19:21 Jul 14
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- Late to say this, but a Magic Eraser would probably at least get it off the curb. HTH. nt - Christine in Round Rock 20:42 Jul 14
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- It likely relates to utilities, surveys, or road upgrades. No worries. (nt) - Colleen 20:35 Jul 14
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- I would call your local police precinct... - Laurie in SEA 19:25 Jul 14
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- This is what I would do, as well. I hope it's nothing. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:39 Jul 14
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- This is what I would do, as well. I hope it's nothing. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:39 Jul 14
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- That`s not gang writing. nt - Tracey 19:22 Jul 14
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- ITA, but how very *odd*, huh? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:25 Jul 14
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- ITA, but how very *odd*, huh? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:25 Jul 14
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- I'd be calling the non-emergency line for the sherrif. Ugh. Hugs. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:21 Jul 14
(0)
- Do you have an unsecured wireless network? Sometime "chalkers" will mark those. nt - Kay in Cal 19:18 Jul 14
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- That's what Google and I came up with! nt - Bryan (a mom) 19:26 Jul 14
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- No, our computer is dial-up. Verizon did a lot of digging in front of our house last year... - Rebecca in VA 19:20 Jul 14
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- That's what Google and I came up with! nt - Bryan (a mom) 19:26 Jul 14
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- The only advice I have is to buy something that you alone can afford... - May in WA 20:28 Jul 14
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- Don't buy through the cemetery. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:31 Jul 14
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- I second this... - Sandy in Indy 20:37 Jul 14
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- I second this... - Sandy in Indy 20:37 Jul 14
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- Update: Ok...now my 13 year old just informed me that he fed it mealworms... - RhondaM. 18:38 Jul 14
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- Rhonda, does it have feathers? Or is it all downy? If it has feathers but is young and can't fly... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:45 Jul 14
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- Just reread your first post -- leave it. He needs to figure this out on his own, I think. Keep the dog away for a bit, if possible. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:46 Jul 14
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- No way to keep the dog away except for over night.... - RhondaM. 18:56 Jul 14
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- Have him read this... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:02 Jul 14
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- I just had an idea!....What if we did this... - RhondaM. 19:11 Jul 14
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- Sounds really good. He WILL get out again, though... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:18 Jul 14
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- But... - RhondaM. 19:23 Jul 14
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- Rhonda, I'm not really sure. Their development is in days, though... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:28 Jul 14
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- Well.... - RhondaM. 19:40 Jul 14
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- Do you think the parents will still be around in the morning if he stays in all night? I'm not sure... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:50 Jul 14
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- Didn't think of that... - RhondaM. 19:57 Jul 14
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- Pam... - RhondaM. 20:07 Jul 14
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- Mama and daddy are close by. I've been there before, and I totally understand how helpless you feel. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:09 Jul 14
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- Ok... - RhondaM. 20:13 Jul 14
(2)
- Not at all, just tenderhearted. That's a GOOD thing. AND with a tenderhearted son. Hey... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:18 Jul 14
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- :-) Thanks Pam. nt - RhondaM. 20:20 Jul 14
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- :-) Thanks Pam. nt - RhondaM. 20:20 Jul 14
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- Not at all, just tenderhearted. That's a GOOD thing. AND with a tenderhearted son. Hey... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:18 Jul 14
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- Ok... - RhondaM. 20:13 Jul 14
(2)
- Mama and daddy are close by. I've been there before, and I totally understand how helpless you feel. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:09 Jul 14
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- Hugs, Rhonda. You're so wonderful to take care of this little guy. He'll be just fine. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:06 Jul 14
(0)
- Pam... - RhondaM. 20:07 Jul 14
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- Didn't think of that... - RhondaM. 19:57 Jul 14
(6)
- Do you think the parents will still be around in the morning if he stays in all night? I'm not sure... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:50 Jul 14
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- Well.... - RhondaM. 19:40 Jul 14
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- Also... - RhondaM. 19:26 Jul 14
(0)
- Rhonda, I'm not really sure. Their development is in days, though... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:28 Jul 14
(9)
- But... - RhondaM. 19:23 Jul 14
(11)
- Sounds really good. He WILL get out again, though... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:18 Jul 14
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- I just had an idea!....What if we did this... - RhondaM. 19:11 Jul 14
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- Have him read this... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:02 Jul 14
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- No way to keep the dog away except for over night.... - RhondaM. 18:56 Jul 14
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- Just reread your first post -- leave it. He needs to figure this out on his own, I think. Keep the dog away for a bit, if possible. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:46 Jul 14
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- Rhonda, does it have feathers? Or is it all downy? If it has feathers but is young and can't fly... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:45 Jul 14
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- It is good peeled, diced and sauteed in olive oil with garlic, diced zuchinni... then add canned diced tomatoes and itlian seasonings and s&p to taste, simmer down till thick and serve over steamed brown rice. nt - Robin in Tx 21:03 Jul 14
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- My kids groan no matter how I make eggplant but they eat it anyway... - Virginia Dawn 20:28 Jul 14
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- Sounds great! Thanks! nt - PariSarah in NC 20:43 Jul 14
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- Sounds great! Thanks! nt - PariSarah in NC 20:43 Jul 14
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- Re: Blech! *Two* bad eggplant recipes in a row! Save the rest of my eggplant from a similar fate! - Emily T. 19:47 Jul 14
(1)
- How high is the heat? Sounds great--healthier than the fried version! nt - PariSarah in NC 20:37 Jul 14
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- How high is the heat? Sounds great--healthier than the fried version! nt - PariSarah in NC 20:37 Jul 14
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- One of my absolute favorite ways to eat eggplant (recipe)... - Anna, who dares you to cook this & say you don't love it! 18:27 Jul 14
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- Well, um, er, that was the recipe we had tonight. *embarassed grin* - PariSarah, blushing in NC 20:36 Jul 14
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- Well, um, er, that was the recipe we had tonight. *embarassed grin* - PariSarah, blushing in NC 20:36 Jul 14
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- You soaking it in saltwater before cooking it? nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 18:19 Jul 14
(2)
- Or - sprinkle it with salt and let it drain in a colander, then lightly rinse. It gets the bitterness out. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 18:33 Jul 14
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- No, no--it's not the eggplant itself. It's what it's cooked with. . . - PariSarah in NC 20:41 Jul 14
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- No, no--it's not the eggplant itself. It's what it's cooked with. . . - PariSarah in NC 20:41 Jul 14
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- Or - sprinkle it with salt and let it drain in a colander, then lightly rinse. It gets the bitterness out. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 18:33 Jul 14
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- I will be praying for your family, too, Nadia. nt - MarthaB 20:18 Jul 14
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- Praying for your family Nadia. I too would be a nervous wreck! HUGS! nt - nancypants 20:06 Jul 14
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- You are right... - Old Dominion Heather 19:30 Jul 14
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- Thanks, Heather. Sleep tight (they are in air now) nt - Osmosis Mom 19:53 Jul 14
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- Thanks, Heather. Sleep tight (they are in air now) nt - Osmosis Mom 19:53 Jul 14
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- I'll be looking for your post tomorrow morning. Wishing a safe trip to your family. ((())) nt - Amy in Orlando 19:11 Jul 14
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- Thanks Amy, I'll post tomorrow morning nt - Osmosis Mom 19:53 Jul 14
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- Thanks Amy, I'll post tomorrow morning nt - Osmosis Mom 19:53 Jul 14
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- Yes, please let us know they're safe! - abbeyej 18:21 Jul 14
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- Re: Yes, please let us know they're safe! - Osmosis Mom 19:58 Jul 14
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- Re: Yes, please let us know they're safe! - Osmosis Mom 19:58 Jul 14
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- Okay, so which one are you? (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 18:10 Jul 14
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- Oh, ha ha ha! *g* nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 18:20 Jul 14
(4)
- Makes me think of this one (sm) - KPzz 19:59 Jul 14
(2)
- Bwaahahahaha! Thanks for the laugh. : ) (nt) - Colleen 20:21 Jul 14
(0)
- Oh, and just for YOU, KPzz... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:11 Jul 14
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- Bwaahahahaha! Thanks for the laugh. : ) (nt) - Colleen 20:21 Jul 14
(0)
- Very funny, very funny...you'll appreciate this...(m) - Colleen 18:40 Jul 14
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- Makes me think of this one (sm) - KPzz 19:59 Jul 14
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- Oh, ha ha ha! *g* nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 18:20 Jul 14
(4)
- I don't have the link, but Dr. Oz who has been on Oprah has a list like this. . . - BirkenKathy 19:43 Jul 14
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- Not sure if this will help, but people here have mentioned Dr. Susan Love's website...(m) - Colleen 17:39 Jul 14
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- Thanks! It reminded me of a couple of things. nt - lovemykids 18:41 Jul 14
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- Oh, the link's in here...(m) - Colleen 17:40 Jul 14
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- Thanks! It reminded me of a couple of things. nt - lovemykids 18:41 Jul 14
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- One of ours lives in a bird cage (long) - Laura K (NC) 19:28 Jul 14
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- Re: Can we discuss hamster (or other small animal) cages? - Dot 18:30 Jul 14
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- Habitrail - Cleo Qc 18:10 Jul 14
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- I hate to say it but ours ended up in an aquarium home(M) - MelissaJ 17:41 Jul 14
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- Thanks! nt. - Kathy in NC 17:57 Jul 14
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- You definitely want to avoid Sims 2. I have it and it is fun for me but it is not for kids (unsupervised kids especially) - Bookworm Mom (formerly Lucky Mom (#2:) 19:58 Jul 14
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- Umm again, NO. Sims 2 as a stand alone is not bad. Even some of the upgrades like University are along the same lines as the original. - ToniCW 20:05 Jul 14
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- True...I have all the upgrades (I am a fanatic:) (m) - Bookworm Mom (formerly Lucky Mom (#2) 21:06 Jul 14
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- Yes, the pairing is a bit more suggestive, but only so as far as..... - toniCW 21:16 Jul 14
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- Yes, the pairing is a bit more suggestive, but only so as far as..... - toniCW 21:16 Jul 14
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- True...I have all the upgrades (I am a fanatic:) (m) - Bookworm Mom (formerly Lucky Mom (#2) 21:06 Jul 14
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- Umm again, NO. Sims 2 as a stand alone is not bad. Even some of the upgrades like University are along the same lines as the original. - ToniCW 20:05 Jul 14
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- You definitely want to avoid Sims 2. I have it and it is fun for me but it is not for kids (unsupervised kids especially) - Bookworm Mom (formerly Lucky Mom (#2:) 19:58 Jul 14
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- You definitely want to avoid Sims 2. I have it and it is fun for me but it is not for kids (unsupervised kids especially) - Bookworm Mom (formerly Lucky Mom (#2:) 19:58 Jul 14
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- I know this one. A twin daybed with a pop-up trundle sort of makes a regular king-size bed. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 19:21 Jul 14
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- Two twins make a king and (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:09 Jul 14
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- The only ones I've seen would go together that well... - AnnieN 18:02 Jul 14
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- Yes, King is longer. nt - Midwest Momma 18:03 Jul 14
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- A California King is longer and narrower, but a regular king size is the same as two regular twins placed side-by-side. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 19:22 Jul 14
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- A California King is longer and narrower, but a regular king size is the same as two regular twins placed side-by-side. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 19:22 Jul 14
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- Yes, King is longer. nt - Midwest Momma 18:03 Jul 14
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- Here, too. (I think 116 is the forecast for tomorrw.) (nt) - Wendi 20:25 Jul 14
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- It`s 8 o`clock here and it`s still hot, 113 degrees. nt - Tracey 20:02 Jul 14
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- Re:Yes, It's almost unbearable, and I was in Hobby Lobby today, and they were putting out... what else... but Christmas trees! Not to mention all the fall clothing in the stores, you know you gotta dress in a sweater for "back to school!" NOT!! nt - Mom2-3 19:03 Jul 14 (1)
- We endured 110 today while running errands for 4 hrs. Forecasting 107 for the weekend. I guess I should be thankful! nt - Kisa in CA 18:49 Jul 14
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- Where are you? nt - Robin 17:51 Jul 14
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- Cali. nt - Tracey 19:18 Jul 14
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- Cali. nt - Tracey 19:18 Jul 14
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- I do feel petty for thinking our next week's estimated high of 94 was inhumane...I can't even imagine! (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 17:37 Jul 14
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- Re: Really need advice...re: son's circumcision.... - CherylCO 19:56 Jul 14
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- Poor baby. If you google this, you might be closer to agreeing with Kelly. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:48 Jul 14
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- Hey... you need to be really careful now that she has pulled it back... - Old Dominion Heather 19:34 Jul 14
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- My youngest had this as well... he's 2 now, and it looks normal. nt - Kay in Cal 19:16 Jul 14
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- My son apparently had this problem, but my peds. never said anything... - Just Me 19:00 Jul 14
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- Our ds is 2 1/2 and still sticks.... - Robin in VA 18:38 Jul 14
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- Isn't this funny? - nancypants 20:14 Jul 14
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- Isn't this funny? - nancypants 20:14 Jul 14
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- Wow, I read all the posts. I have 5 boys circumcised and never had any of this...interesting. nt - 5knights3maidens 18:27 Jul 14
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- NO WAY! I was going to post EXACTLY this tonight.... - nancypants 17:29 Jul 14
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- It's a good idea to rub a little vasoline.... - Kate in Los Angeles 17:22 Jul 14
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- Re: Really need advice...re: son's circumcision.... - Iliana 17:05 Jul 14
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- My son's was like this. sm - Connie in KY 17:03 Jul 14
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- Tell her "no".... - Kelly in VA 17:01 Jul 14
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- Re: Tell her "no".... - Iliana 17:06 Jul 14
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- I agree, it is different... - nancypants 20:19 Jul 14
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- The white cakey stuff isn't a problem. Non-circ'd boys get this too. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 20:45 Jul 14
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- To each her own. But I clean the white cakey stuff behind his ears so I'm not leavin' it there either! LOL! :^D nt - nancypants 22:08 Jul 14
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- To each her own. But I clean the white cakey stuff behind his ears so I'm not leavin' it there either! LOL! :^D nt - nancypants 22:08 Jul 14
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- The white cakey stuff isn't a problem. Non-circ'd boys get this too. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 20:45 Jul 14
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- I agree, it is different... - nancypants 20:19 Jul 14
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- Re: Tell her "no".... - Iliana 17:06 Jul 14
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- I called the Dr. (m) - Needleroozer 17:23 Jul 14
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- LB - hope you're healed up quickly! I'm glad you spoke to the dr. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:15 Jul 14
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- Thanks, Amy. I could just see my body deciding to (m) - Needleroozer 19:22 Jul 14
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- ROFL - as glad as I am to hear your body is behaving (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:41 Jul 14
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- Safety goggles! ROFL! nt - Needleroozer 20:24 Jul 14
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- Safety goggles! ROFL! nt - Needleroozer 20:24 Jul 14
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- ROFL - as glad as I am to hear your body is behaving (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:41 Jul 14
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- Thanks, Amy. I could just see my body deciding to (m) - Needleroozer 19:22 Jul 14
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- Glad to hear it. Praying that you will heal quickly (nt) - The Tutor 19:09 Jul 14
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- LB - hope you're healed up quickly! I'm glad you spoke to the dr. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:15 Jul 14
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- I remember one person, but forgot her posting name. FWIW... - MarthaB 20:28 Jul 14
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- Isn't there someone here who has Cheyenne in their posting name? Or maybe I'm thinking of the SL boards...(nt) - Colleen 17:29 Jul 14
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- I think there is someone *named* Cheyenne on this board. - Jenni in KS 18:14 Jul 14
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- I think there is someone *named* Cheyenne on this board. - Jenni in KS 18:14 Jul 14
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- I've enjoyed reading everyone's responses here (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:33 Jul 14
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- I am a dismal failure at chore charts!!!.... - WTMindy 19:26 Jul 14
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- I think it depends on your home size and your parenting style (m) - Ria 19:15 Jul 14
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- This is true. I had only 2 dc and a small house. I thought about this after I posted... - Ellie 20:10 Jul 14
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- This is true. I had only 2 dc and a small house. I thought about this after I posted... - Ellie 20:10 Jul 14
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- I'm beginning to think this is a matter of brain function, just as spelling is..... - Carrie in WA 18:23 Jul 14
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- I blame the clock for bedtime in our house. "I am SO... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:53 Jul 14
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- I blame the clock for bedtime in our house. "I am SO... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:53 Jul 14
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- I think it depends on quite a few factors. (m) - Jill, OK in VA 18:22 Jul 14
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- Good points, Jill... - Heidi in OR 20:19 Jul 14
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- Well, I think the deal with Hans...(m) - Colleen 18:34 Jul 14
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- Good points, Jill... - Heidi in OR 20:19 Jul 14
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- Everybody has varying degrees of talent. Keeping a tidy, organized home takes a certain amount skill, and a certain amount of talent (m). - Whisperlily 17:23 Jul 14
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- I think my experience is more like Anna's.... - Donna in OH 17:11 Jul 14
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- Well I was a messy kid w/ a mom who was on top of cleaning w/ 5 kids...and I still struggle (m) - Gigi 17:07 Jul 14
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- Great quote on your post!!!! Post it periodically - it's a real gem! nt - OKCyndi 21:15 Jul 14
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- Great quote on your post!!!! Post it periodically - it's a real gem! nt - OKCyndi 21:15 Jul 14
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- My beloved cousin has 5 dc. She said she quit handing out advice when baby #4 was born! LOL! - Jean in Wisc. 17:03 Jul 14
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- I expect help when I ask, rooms to be tidy(ish) and toys put away when done... - SM 17:01 Jul 14
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- It has always been our philosophy that chores are a part of life. It IS that simple, and no... no problems with it here. (2 boys, 13 & 6) nt - BirkenstockMom 16:57 Jul 14
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- Well, isn't that special!!!! ;) - Natalieclare 16:56 Jul 14
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- It sounds like cleaning isn't the problem. (sm) - Jenni in KS 17:22 Jul 14
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- Yes, TOO much stuff, in the name of "a learning-rich environment." ;) - Natalieclare 18:09 Jul 14
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- Don't make me come over there, Natalieclare! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 18:24 Jul 14
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- Hey, please do! I would dearly love someone to put me through my paces. - Natalieclare 18:29 Jul 14
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- Hey, please do! I would dearly love someone to put me through my paces. - Natalieclare 18:29 Jul 14
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- I hear you! It's hard isn't it? I think public and private school teachers battle this problem, too. - Jenni in KS 18:18 Jul 14
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- Feeling very sisterly to you right now! - Natalieclare 18:27 Jul 14
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- Someone posted here about "living beyond your means" when it comes to... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:49 Jul 14
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- Someone posted here about "living beyond your means" when it comes to... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:49 Jul 14
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- Feeling very sisterly to you right now! - Natalieclare 18:27 Jul 14
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- Don't make me come over there, Natalieclare! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 18:24 Jul 14
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- Yes, TOO much stuff, in the name of "a learning-rich environment." ;) - Natalieclare 18:09 Jul 14
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- I agree (m) - Stephanie not in TX 17:10 Jul 14
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- Reminds me of an experience I had...(neat genes theme) - CED 17:53 Jul 14
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- I agree, but - Natalieclare 18:25 Jul 14
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- I agree, but - Natalieclare 18:25 Jul 14
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- Same reason for lists here. If I don't see it written down, I don't always remember to do it. - lovemykids 17:15 Jul 14
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- Reminds me of an experience I had...(neat genes theme) - CED 17:53 Jul 14
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- It sounds like cleaning isn't the problem. (sm) - Jenni in KS 17:22 Jul 14
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- I've noticed a difference... - Jenni in KS 16:45 Jul 14
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- It's not complicated here.... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 16:44 Jul 14
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- I agree, Colleen. My two are teens now and they could run a house if need be.... - Anna 16:39 Jul 14
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- Same here... I had to when I was a teen, as my mom worked fulltime.... - Kathy in NC 16:48 Jul 14
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- Also, we've never done allowance - too much to keep up with. I see chores as their contribution to the family... - Kathy in NC 16:58 Jul 14
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- Also, we've never done allowance - too much to keep up with. I see chores as their contribution to the family... - Kathy in NC 16:58 Jul 14
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- Same here... I had to when I was a teen, as my mom worked fulltime.... - Kathy in NC 16:48 Jul 14
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- almost everyone I have ever met has made it much more difficult than it needs to be...<sm> - Pamela 16:34 Jul 14
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- To be honest, I think it depends on a certain combination of things - lovemykids 16:34 Jul 14
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- I can assure you that one of mine wasn't naturally compliant, couldn't sequence well & was easily distracted.... - Anna the ogre! 16:51 Jul 14
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- I'm not suggesting that such kids can't learn, just that it WILL be harder for them, as you saw. nt - lovemykids 17:09 Jul 14
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- I'm not suggesting that such kids can't learn, just that it WILL be harder for them, as you saw. nt - lovemykids 17:09 Jul 14
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- yep, my son with raging ADHD has great intentions, but just cannot easily remember to do chores. He needs constant reminders and supervision. - Michelle T 16:38 Jul 14 (1)
- I can assure you that one of mine wasn't naturally compliant, couldn't sequence well & was easily distracted.... - Anna the ogre! 16:51 Jul 14
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- I wouldn't call my boys tidy & organized (m) - threelops 16:31 Jul 14
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- Another thought (m) - threelops 16:37 Jul 14
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- Another thought (m) - threelops 16:37 Jul 14
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- It never seemed like a burden to me, either... - Ellie 16:21 Jul 14
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- There are definitely more compliant children and more organized ones, and lots who aren't. nt - frogpond1 19:30 Jul 14
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- There are definitely more compliant children and more organized ones, and lots who aren't. nt - frogpond1 19:30 Jul 14
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- Thanks so much, guys. Great ideas, as always! nt - OKCyndi 21:20 Jul 14
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- I've done this with shredded chicken with bbq sauce and a slice of cheddar. nt - BirkenKathy 19:49 Jul 14 (1)
- You might try a "pizza-like" filling or an empanada filling. No recipes but you could do a google search - they sound yummy! nt - Dana in OR 18:15 Jul 14
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- Mmmm, sounds yummy. I know my crew wouldn't care for the cabbage, though. (sm) - Jenni in KS 16:48 Jul 14
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- I just add a lot of Tabasco sauce. Does that count as a variation? nt - Luann in ID 16:48 Jul 14
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- Here is a thought - Julia 16:46 Jul 14
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- Tried rubbing alcohol? ....nt - Tap, tap, tap 21:00 Jul 14
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- I got sharpie off linoleum with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. nt - BirkenKathy 19:50 Jul 14
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- Thanks! I will try both of these. nt - Christy in OR 19:45 Jul 14
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- Try hairspray. I got permanent marker out of a comforter using it.nt. - Kathy in NC 17:04 Jul 14
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- Try WD40! - e. in nc 16:48 Jul 14
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- Something elso you should do Joanne (m) - Alexandra 20:33 Jul 14
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- Your kids will love it! - frogpond1 19:32 Jul 14
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- Hugs, luck, prayers, blessings--I'm glad that you're finding your way. :o) nt - Carrie in WA 18:53 Jul 14
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- Good for you, Joanne. I hope it works out well for all of you! nt - *anj* 18:07 Jul 14
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- Sounds like a good opportunity right when you needed one. I hope it works out wonderfully. Best of luck! nt - BirkenstockMom 17:09 Jul 14
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- That's great Joanne...I am so glad things are looking up for you!! Miss you!! - ToniCW 16:04 Jul 14
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- Sounds like a blessing for all involved! nt - threelops 15:57 Jul 14
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- How old is she? Has she started her period? I am much more sensitive about that time. It could be hormonal. (nm) - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 16:47 Jul 14
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- It may be worse around that time, yes. - AnnieN 17:56 Jul 14
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- It may be worse around that time, yes. - AnnieN 17:56 Jul 14
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- I could say I have sensory integration disorder, but in truth, I just want quiet and stillness. (m) - Colleen 16:43 Jul 14
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- I was always in trouble with my mother and grandmother... - AnnieN 17:57 Jul 14
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- True, no matter what you call it (m) - threelops 17:00 Jul 14
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- Thanks to both of you... - AnnieN 17:55 Jul 14
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- Thanks to both of you... - AnnieN 17:55 Jul 14
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- I was always in trouble with my mother and grandmother... - AnnieN 17:57 Jul 14
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- She probably has sensory integration disorder - lovemykids 16:02 Jul 14
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- I had often wondered... - AnnieN 16:37 Jul 14
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- I have this too - family and friends know they can't tap, scratch, crunch (much less chew food with open mouths)or I have to physically leave the area (more) - JFS in IL 16:15 Jul 14
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- She doesn't spend *that* much time in her room! - AnnieN 16:31 Jul 14
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- Oh, my. I am this way too. Very interesting. (m) - threelops 16:18 Jul 14
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- She doesn't spend *that* much time in her room! - AnnieN 16:31 Jul 14
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- I had often wondered... - AnnieN 16:37 Jul 14
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- DH and I just went to see "The Devil Wears Prada"--it was pretty good..nt - Carol in Cal. 20:46 Jul 14
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- Have a GREAT week, Joanne! If you get lonely, I'll ship my kids to you, no charge. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 19:45 Jul 14
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- Sounds great!! Have fun. nt - WTMindy 19:28 Jul 14
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- Oooo...what a great week! Chick flicks... - Ellie 16:20 Jul 14
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- I am super, duper envious! I'm way over-burdened right now and in dire need of an empty house. Enjoy! (nt) - Colleen 16:05 Jul 14
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- Which chick flicks? nt - CED 15:50 Jul 14
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- When I am in a situation like this.... - Kelli in TN 15:56 Jul 14
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- Love it! Where's the Windex? nt - *anj* 18:09 Jul 14
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- Love it! Where's the Windex? nt - *anj* 18:09 Jul 14
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- When I am in a situation like this.... - Kelli in TN 15:56 Jul 14
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- Dad had one - BirkenstockMom 17:20 Jul 14
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- I really appreciate the feedback. Dh - Mandamom 18:52 Jul 14
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- Re: I really appreciate the feedback. Dh - BirkenstockMom 19:20 Jul 14
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- Re: I really appreciate the feedback. Dh - BirkenstockMom 19:20 Jul 14
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- I really appreciate the feedback. Dh - Mandamom 18:52 Jul 14
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- My parents have a little more than an acre and they grow berries - - wendy in Rapid 21:55 Jul 14
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- Oh honey! What CAN'T you grow on an acre?! - BirkenstockMom 19:40 Jul 14
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- You have Highland beef? How kewl is that! nt - Ellie 20:12 Jul 14
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- They ARE cool! (m) - BirkenstockMom 20:19 Jul 14
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- They ARE cool! (m) - BirkenstockMom 20:19 Jul 14
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- What a cool idea! - Christy in OR 19:49 Jul 14
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- You're welcome. Let us know how it goes for you. Good luck! nt - BirkenstockMom 20:16 Jul 14
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- You're welcome. Let us know how it goes for you. Good luck! nt - BirkenstockMom 20:16 Jul 14
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- You have Highland beef? How kewl is that! nt - Ellie 20:12 Jul 14
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- Herbs or decorative squashes and mini pumpkins?? nt - frogpond1 19:34 Jul 14
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- how about beekeeping? You might be able to charge "rent" to your neighbors for pollinating their crops for them. And then you can sell honey! nt - mrs. whatsit 19:03 Jul 14
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- I thought about this too. - Christy in OR 19:50 Jul 14
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- I thought about this too. - Christy in OR 19:50 Jul 14
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- Pumpkins with hull-less seeds - AnnieN 18:00 Jul 14
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- I have been thinking about this..not a green thumb here but... - Amy in MD 17:44 Jul 14
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- Not a crop, but what about a hot chocolate stand during Christmas tree season? (m) - Sherrill in VA 17:32 Jul 14
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- The Christmas tree farm has all that covered. - Christy in OR 20:20 Jul 14
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- The Christmas tree farm has all that covered. - Christy in OR 20:20 Jul 14
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- Links for dissection info online inside... - Donna in OH 17:23 Jul 14
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- Wow. That eye dissection had to be almost as "good" as being there. Thanks for the links. nt - Praisefor3 21:36 Jul 14
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- Wow. That eye dissection had to be almost as "good" as being there. Thanks for the links. nt - Praisefor3 21:36 Jul 14
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- We're doing biology this yr w/both girls... no froggie dissection ;-). nt - Anna 16:04 Jul 14
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- I refused to do dissections in high school biology (m) - threelops 15:29 Jul 14
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- Re: Need help with Apologia Biology labs! Please??? - Ria 15:10 Jul 14
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- Amy, I am so impressed. That is really wonderful. You look so happy and at ease. Hooray for you!!! :) nt - *anj* 18:12 Jul 14
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- Good for you...I also enjoy athletic events (sm) - Diana in OR 16:10 Jul 14
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- Same here with tennis... - Amy in MD 16:21 Jul 14
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- Same here with tennis... - Amy in MD 16:21 Jul 14
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- Amazing! Way! To! Go!!! nt - threelops 16:05 Jul 14
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- Good job! Glad you did so well and enjoyed yourself in the process. I have a lot of fun doing athletic events, too. (nt) - Colleen 16:03 Jul 14
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- Wow! Congrats. You look amazing!!!! And smiling the whole time?? You're my new hero! nt - Kellawell 16:01 Jul 14
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- Thank you ladies for the kind words! I don't feel home alone after all!nt - Amy in MD 15:36 Jul 14
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- Congratulations! What a great accomplishment. nt - Amy in Orlando 15:12 Jul 14
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- That's great! - Christy in OR 15:09 Jul 14
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- I think you look absolutely beautiful! Ya make us all proud! nt - Karen sn 15:08 Jul 14
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- Wow! - Ria 15:03 Jul 14
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- Thanks Ria for the encouraging word! nt - Amy in MD 15:11 Jul 14
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- Thanks Ria for the encouraging word! nt - Amy in MD 15:11 Jul 14
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- Megan, if you search back a couple of boards or so I gave a review on these. I disliked my pair and returned them... - Robin in Tx 20:32 Jul 14
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- I have the Bosch Nexxt pair. I like them. (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 15:43 Jul 14
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- I have the Bosch Nexxt pair. I like them. (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 15:42 Jul 14
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- Yup, I really really like them. :-) nt - Becky (Alberta) 15:45 Jul 14
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- Yup, I really really like them. :-) nt - Becky (Alberta) 15:45 Jul 14
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- yes, we do have them here - HollyAL 15:17 Jul 14
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- Re: Do any of you NOT require your kids to do any chores? - Rachel in GA 22:28 Jul 14
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- I don't expect more of my children than I do of myself. - kbm 17:51 Jul 14
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- This is where I would like to be. How old are your kids? nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 18:02 Jul 14
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- Now 8, 10 and 14, but we've always been this way. NT - kbm 19:20 Jul 14
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- Now 8, 10 and 14, but we've always been this way. NT - kbm 19:20 Jul 14
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- This is where I would like to be. How old are your kids? nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 18:02 Jul 14
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- OK - New Strategy: (m) - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:39 Jul 14
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- We do this... or yesterday we all started in different rooms and then - frogpond1 19:38 Jul 14
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- We do this... or yesterday we all started in different rooms and then - frogpond1 19:38 Jul 14
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- Personally, what *I* would do...I really hope this helps. <sm> - Pamela 17:20 Jul 14
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- I've always found... - Susan in TN 16:52 Jul 14
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- My kids have lists in sheet protectors and use dry erase markers on them. List isn't done, they don't eat breakfast. - lovemykids 16:18 Jul 14
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- I did try for a time doing jobs before breakfast - but my 5yo's behaviour deteriorates very quickly on an empty stomach. Tantrum time. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:34 Jul 14
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- My ds used to tantrum, too. (m) - lovemykids 17:51 Jul 14
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- My ds used to tantrum, too. (m) - lovemykids 17:51 Jul 14
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- I did try for a time doing jobs before breakfast - but my 5yo's behaviour deteriorates very quickly on an empty stomach. Tantrum time. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:34 Jul 14
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- It's not about the chores ......... - Kellawell 16:09 Jul 14
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- Thanks. Actually the Maxwells were speakers at our h/s conference last year. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:22 Jul 14
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- Thanks. Actually the Maxwells were speakers at our h/s conference last year. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:22 Jul 14
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- I'm unclear on something.... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 16:05 Jul 14
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- No, I win the battle every day, but I am tired of "fighting", and their attitude is very poor. It is wasting so much of our time. (nt) - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:17 Jul 14
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- No, I win the battle every day, but I am tired of "fighting", and their attitude is very poor. It is wasting so much of our time. (nt) - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:17 Jul 14
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- In the house I grew up in... - LauraC 16:03 Jul 14
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- This is what I'm wondering. Maybe I should be putting my energy into cleaning up myself! nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:19 Jul 14
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- This is what I'm wondering. Maybe I should be putting my energy into cleaning up myself! nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:19 Jul 14
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- Yeah, the good example thing... - CED 15:41 Jul 14
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- Do both... - Renai 15:26 Jul 14
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- When I say both, I don't really mean... - Renai 15:30 Jul 14
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- When I say both, I don't really mean... - Renai 15:30 Jul 14
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- I agree with you that they'll figure it out when they're adults, and that it is really a hassle, but if I don't..m - Robin 15:20 Jul 14
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- I think it is important, not for the chores sake, but... - WTMindy 15:19 Jul 14
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- I am a firm believer in chores, so I have very strict consequences for not getting chores done. - Charlotte 15:08 Jul 14
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- Charlotte, how do you breakdown bathroom cleaning chores? - CED 15:45 Jul 14
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- Charlotte, how do you breakdown bathroom cleaning chores? - CED 15:45 Jul 14
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- Maybe they're just to little to be working alone... - Ellie 15:05 Jul 14
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- Are you expecting them to remember on their own? - Ria 15:00 Jul 14
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- No, I don't expect them to remember on their own. Their jobs are written on a list, posted in the living room. (m) - Anne in Saskatchewan 15:16 Jul 14
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- OK, good points. Thanks. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:35 Jul 14
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- You don' t ask more than once, if at all.... - Ellie 16:25 Jul 14
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- I agree. Stop asking. Tell them (politely, but firmly) to do it. Watch them doing it, if need be. (nt) - Colleen 17:33 Jul 14
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- I agree. Stop asking. Tell them (politely, but firmly) to do it. Watch them doing it, if need be. (nt) - Colleen 17:33 Jul 14
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- OK, good points. Thanks. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 17:35 Jul 14
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- No, I don't expect them to remember on their own. Their jobs are written on a list, posted in the living room. (m) - Anne in Saskatchewan 15:16 Jul 14
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- Maybe here is an alternative idea (m) - Dana in NC 14:55 Jul 14
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- I would never let my dd out of basic chores - but I know what you mean about the hassle m - Karen sn 14:50 Jul 14
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- The funny thing is, my husband is great at doing housework. He does all the laundry and much more. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 15:09 Jul 14
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- The funny thing is, my husband is great at doing housework. He does all the laundry and much more. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 15:09 Jul 14
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- GO GIRL!!!! You rock!! (nt) - SM 17:05 Jul 14
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- You go, girlfriend!!!! Good job. nt - WTMindy 15:20 Jul 14
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- What's with all this school starting stuff. So many of your start in mid summer. How come? I HAVE to wait. nm - Robin 15:11 Jul 14
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- Wait a minute...school on Monday? Does this mean our trip to the islands is off?? LOL! - Ria 15:01 Jul 14
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- Good for you....cheering you on...(nt) - VH in MN 14:55 Jul 14
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- We love you too! nt - Karen sn 14:48 Jul 14
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- Karen...saw your post below. Hope you are feeling better. Take care. (nt) - VH in MN 14:56 Jul 14
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- Thank you - I am. It will be rough but m - Karen sn 15:06 Jul 14
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- Thank you - I am. It will be rough but m - Karen sn 15:06 Jul 14
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- Karen...saw your post below. Hope you are feeling better. Take care. (nt) - VH in MN 14:56 Jul 14
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- My parents live there... - Renai 15:30 Jul 14
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- Hey there, I was just about to post if anyone's heard from you lately (m) - ~FireFly~ 14:45 Jul 14
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- The local animal shelter will take them (nt) - MrsGriffin 15:33 Jul 14
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- Really??? Curious...what do they do with them? Bedding? (nt) - Margaret H 16:26 Jul 14
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- Really??? Curious...what do they do with them? Bedding? (nt) - Margaret H 16:26 Jul 14
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- Throw pillows or bed (sleeping) pillows? Our local Goodwill would not take sleeping pillows. nt - Sharon in SC 15:07 Jul 14
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- Bed/sleeping pillows--nt - Margaret H 16:26 Jul 14
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- Bed/sleeping pillows--nt - Margaret H 16:26 Jul 14
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- Oh, Ria - I am so glad you posted. We went yesterday for the first time and had so much fun! (m) - Just Me 19:13 Jul 14
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- I've been reading about this. Would love to start, but will have to wait til we get some stamps! nt - Maria in Nashville 15:46 Jul 14
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- We're excited about starting also. I wish we could TODAY! <nt> - Pamela 17:25 Jul 14
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- We're excited about starting also. I wish we could TODAY! <nt> - Pamela 17:25 Jul 14
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- Letterboxing... I am off to look it up. Sounds like fun!nt - Amy in MD 15:04 Jul 14
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- Regarding the dog..... - Karen sn 14:47 Jul 14
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- Re: Regarding the dog..... - Ria 15:05 Jul 14
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- Re: Regarding the dog..... - Ria 15:05 Jul 14
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- What a perfect summer day. Thanks for sharing it with us. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 14:34 Jul 14
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- Did you know there is a quilting store in Round Rock? You could probably take your quilt in and get some advice :-) nt - Ellie in Round Rock 16:26 Jul 14
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- Ellie, how cool you're in RR too! Yes, I bought half the fabric at MiniStitches here in town, but hated to bother her, plus i didn't want to stop sewing:-) nt - Christine in Round Rock 21:01 Jul 14
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- Ellie, how cool you're in RR too! Yes, I bought half the fabric at MiniStitches here in town, but hated to bother her, plus i didn't want to stop sewing:-) nt - Christine in Round Rock 21:01 Jul 14
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- Well, there are a couple of things you can do... - LoriM 14:33 Jul 14
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- Thanks Lori! The printer paper worked like a charm. Yeah!! No making another trip to the store to keep on sewing :-) nt - Christine in Round Rock 16:06 Jul 14
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- Thanks Lori! The printer paper worked like a charm. Yeah!! No making another trip to the store to keep on sewing :-) nt - Christine in Round Rock 16:06 Jul 14
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- hopping they'll be there soon....once they're all gone- leave the mess, take a nap. nm - ~FireFly~ 14:15 Jul 14
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- No, that won't work. Here's a recipe for filling... - Ria 14:06 Jul 14
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- Thank You!! nt - Unicorn 14:08 Jul 14
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- Thank You!! nt - Unicorn 14:08 Jul 14
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- Sounds like he's having a great time. Remember how nervous you were about the boys going? (nt) - VH in MN 14:39 Jul 14
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- Wow! Hey Ria....m - 5knights3maidens 14:17 Jul 14
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- LOL! (m) - Ria 14:22 Jul 14
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- How about...m - 5knights3maidens 14:26 Jul 14
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- Thursday 7/27 is great. - Ria 14:27 Jul 14
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- Thursday 7/27 is great. - Ria 14:27 Jul 14
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- How about...m - 5knights3maidens 14:26 Jul 14
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- LOL! (m) - Ria 14:22 Jul 14
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- Yay!! Could he talk to my ds so he will write me next summer! nt - Unicorn 14:04 Jul 14
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- That's wonderful...wish my guys could've gone w/them ;O) (evil grin) nm - ~FireFly~ 14:00 Jul 14
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- It makes me think of that exercise program (T-Tap) that y'all are always talking about! :-) nt - WTMindy 15:21 Jul 14
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- Well it makes ME think of .... - Katherine B. in TX 14:16 Jul 14
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- LOL! Lily Tomlin, rolling her eyes! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:48 Jul 14
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- we planned to go to Istanbul, then the Gulf War started - moira 23:01 Jul 14
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- (((Nadia))), try not to stress and worry. Easier said than done, I know. (nt) - Colleen 17:43 Jul 14
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- Oh, my. I was just reading the paper and thinking about your family. - LMA 16:30 Jul 14
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- I know what you mean, Nadia. A couple we know has a 20yods who was in Beirut 2 weeks ago w/a college group. They were in Damascus this morning. It's pretty scary for our friends until the group gets home. nt - Anna 14:58 Jul 14
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- I'm surprised their plane reservations haven't been cancelled by the airlines (m) - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 14:50 Jul 14
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- Well, they are going to Damascus, Syria, but - Osmosis Mom 14:53 Jul 14
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- Well, they are going to Damascus, Syria, but - Osmosis Mom 14:53 Jul 14
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- Oh dear! I would be nervous too. (nt) - VH in MN 14:42 Jul 14
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- I so understand, My sister and her family are going to Lebanon for a wedding next week. nm - Amy in GA 14:15 Jul 14
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- The airport in Beirut was bombed. - Christy in OR 14:41 Jul 14
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- I hope they can get safely to Turkey - Osmosis Mom 15:23 Jul 14
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- I hope they can get safely to Turkey - Osmosis Mom 15:23 Jul 14
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- Honestly, they still plan on going?? - Osmosis Mom 14:23 Jul 14
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- The airport in Beirut was bombed. - Christy in OR 14:41 Jul 14
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- They're vacationing in Syria? Is something they do frequently? ((prayers to them)) nt - ~FireFly~ 13:59 Jul 14
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- Well, they usually go every second year to see family - Osmosis Mom 14:25 Jul 14
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- Oh, I see. I thought that's how I was reading your OP. (m) - ~FF~ 14:30 Jul 14
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- Oh, I see. I thought that's how I was reading your OP. (m) - ~FF~ 14:30 Jul 14
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- Well, they usually go every second year to see family - Osmosis Mom 14:25 Jul 14
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- They're vacationing in Syria? Is something they do frequently? ((prayers to them)) nt - ~FireFly~ 13:57 Jul 14
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- is *this* something...sheesh ...I'm rattled. nm - ~FF~ 13:58 Jul 14
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- is *this* something...sheesh ...I'm rattled. nm - ~FF~ 13:58 Jul 14
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- Oh, my goodness. Maybe they will change their minds at the last minute. (nt) - Jackie in AR 13:53 Jul 14
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- So far, no. They are leaving for the airport within the hour and now their phoneline is busy nt - Osmosis Mom 14:21 Jul 14
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- So far, no. They are leaving for the airport within the hour and now their phoneline is busy nt - Osmosis Mom 14:21 Jul 14
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- I understand your concern. I have a friend who is in Labanon, near Beruit. Her dh works in Iraq. She's alone w/ 7 kiddos. nt - Ria 13:52 Jul 14
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- Lebanon. Sorry about that. nt - Ria 13:53 Jul 14
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- Lebanon. Sorry about that. nt - Ria 13:53 Jul 14
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- Oh my! I'm so sorry. Who is going? Any children? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:41 Jul 14
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- Hugs to you and wishes for a safe journey for your family. nt - Unicorn 13:37 Jul 14
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- Thank you, I need them now!! nt - Osmosis Mom 14:22 Jul 14
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- Thank you, I need them now!! nt - Osmosis Mom 14:22 Jul 14
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- Without any expertise except for my own ADD & experience with my DD I have decided something (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:58 Jul 14
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- The line between severe ADHD and high functioning autism can be blurry.... - Michelle T 15:00 Jul 14
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- Our behavioral pediatrician, who is nationally known and has published many books on the subject, tells us that yes, ADD/ADHD is somewhere on the autism spectrum. Again, it varies tremendously between individuals. nt - Katherine B. in TX 14:20 Jul 14
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- What's his name? I'd love to read some of them! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:17 Jul 14
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- What's his name? I'd love to read some of them! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:17 Jul 14
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- ITA. nt - Unicorn 14:07 Jul 14
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- The line between severe ADHD and high functioning autism can be blurry.... - Michelle T 15:00 Jul 14
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- Have you all read Healing ADD by Dr. Amen? Apparently people w/ ADD... - Laura 13:34 Jul 14
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- My doc sent me to the Amen clinic for some of the online tests as part of my diagnostic process. I need to read those books! (nt) - Bryan (a mom) 19:41 Jul 14
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- Dr. Amen came to speak at our church's ADD support group. He was really amazing! I haven't read his books, but from what I've heard, they're very good. nt - Katherine B. in TX 14:19 Jul 14
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- intersting. I will check my library to see if they have it. nt - lynn 13:39 Jul 14
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- My doc sent me to the Amen clinic for some of the online tests as part of my diagnostic process. I need to read those books! (nt) - Bryan (a mom) 19:41 Jul 14
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- Exactly the same situation here with a 12yo. ADHD doctor says things start to get better, sometimes, around 15 or 16. Sometimes later. Varies a lot, but there IS hope. Out there... somewhere.... nt - Katherine B. in TX 13:30 Jul 14
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- I was hoping someone would say this. This world just seems so big sometimes and it's good to hear I am not the only mom that goes through things like this. nt - lynn 13:40 Jul 14
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- Oh, HONEY. The stories I could tell.... *sigh* nt - Katherine B. in TX 14:17 Jul 14
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- Oh, HONEY. The stories I could tell.... *sigh* nt - Katherine B. in TX 14:17 Jul 14
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- I was hoping someone would say this. This world just seems so big sometimes and it's good to hear I am not the only mom that goes through things like this. nt - lynn 13:40 Jul 14
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- Awww. Hugs to you. (nt) - VH in MN 14:43 Jul 14 (1)
- Oh man - you have my life (m) - Amy in Orlando 13:58 Jul 14
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- ahh...beer....tasty drinks...commiserating...what would our DCs do if (m) - ~FF~ 14:06 Jul 14
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- ahh...beer....tasty drinks...commiserating...what would our DCs do if (m) - ~FF~ 14:06 Jul 14
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- Must be the summer heat. - lynn 13:37 Jul 14
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- maybe your teen is a bit green?;O) (m) - ~FireFly~ 13:51 Jul 14
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- Makes no sense to me but I guess that's kids. nt - lynn 13:52 Jul 14
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- I'm reading your post above and think (m) - ~FF~ 14:27 Jul 14
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- I'm reading your post above and think (m) - ~FF~ 14:27 Jul 14
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- Makes no sense to me but I guess that's kids. nt - lynn 13:52 Jul 14
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- maybe your teen is a bit green?;O) (m) - ~FireFly~ 13:51 Jul 14
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- Did you just crawl into my head and steal my thoughts? sm - Unicorn 13:34 Jul 14
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- far, far, far away...where's a starbuck btn here and there? They have chocolate coffee:O)(m) - ~FireFly~ 13:48 Jul 14
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- Can I join your little get-away? - Ria 14:07 Jul 14
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- I don't think the Bahamas are between SC, TX and PA. Although, they'll never know(-; nt - ~FireFly~ 14:18 Jul 14
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- Absolutely. We just have to find a spot between TX, PA, and oooh, how about the Bahamas!!? nt - Unicorn 14:12 Jul 14
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- Ahhhh...I can hear the steel bands already....nt - Ria 14:13 Jul 14
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- I think I'll have Bahama dreams tonight after a tasty Bahama-mama :O) nt - ~FireFly~ 14:22 Jul 14
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- I think I'll have Bahama dreams tonight after a tasty Bahama-mama :O) nt - ~FireFly~ 14:22 Jul 14
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- Ahhhh...I can hear the steel bands already....nt - Ria 14:13 Jul 14
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- I don't think the Bahamas are between SC, TX and PA. Although, they'll never know(-; nt - ~FireFly~ 14:18 Jul 14
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- See, I knew we were kindred spirits- I love Starbucks Chocolate coffee!! Ya know,..sm - Unicorn 13:54 Jul 14
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- LOL...now I'm giggling...thanks. (o: nt - ~FF~ 14:03 Jul 14
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- LOL...now I'm giggling...thanks. (o: nt - ~FF~ 14:03 Jul 14
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- Can I join your little get-away? - Ria 14:07 Jul 14
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- far, far, far away...where's a starbuck btn here and there? They have chocolate coffee:O)(m) - ~FireFly~ 13:48 Jul 14
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- HUGS!! - nancypants 13:34 Jul 14
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- me thinks I've been riding the waves too long. Thanks for the hugs:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 13:45 Jul 14
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- meant to say, too, yes the chaos... trying to get it all undercontroll. nt - ~FireFly~ 13:52 Jul 14
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- meant to say, too, yes the chaos... trying to get it all undercontroll. nt - ~FireFly~ 13:52 Jul 14
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- me thinks I've been riding the waves too long. Thanks for the hugs:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 13:45 Jul 14
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- I'll take it off your hands (m) - threelops 13:13 Jul 14
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- Sorry, threelops. Michele's got faster fingers. Still cleaning, though--I might find more!! nt - PariSarah in NC 13:50 Jul 14
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- :o). I thought of you this am (m) - threelops 14:00 Jul 14
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- *snort* I hope so too!! Here's to home ownership! nt - PariSarah in NC 14:23 Jul 14
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- *snort* I hope so too!! Here's to home ownership! nt - PariSarah in NC 14:23 Jul 14
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- :o). I thought of you this am (m) - threelops 14:00 Jul 14
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- Sorry, threelops. Michele's got faster fingers. Still cleaning, though--I might find more!! nt - PariSarah in NC 13:50 Jul 14
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- Can you use it for online purchases?? I'll take it :) Ds turns 6 in 2 wks. nt - Classical Michele 13:13 Jul 14
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- Nope. Storefront only. Still interested? If not, goes to threelops. nt - PariSarah in NC 13:14 Jul 14
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- Oops. Didn't notice your email. You have mail. nt - PariSarah in NC 13:15 Jul 14
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- You're so sweet! I'm checkin e-mail now :) nt - Classical Michele 13:18 Jul 14
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- You're so sweet! I'm checkin e-mail now :) nt - Classical Michele 13:18 Jul 14
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- Oops. Didn't notice your email. You have mail. nt - PariSarah in NC 13:15 Jul 14
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- Nope. Storefront only. Still interested? If not, goes to threelops. nt - PariSarah in NC 13:14 Jul 14
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- I have no idea, but it sounds great, once I figured out it has nothing to do with spaghetti. nt - ~FireFly~ 14:12 Jul 14
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- Paula's Archives timeline comparison helped me (m) - Sherrill in VA 14:42 Jul 14
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- Here is how I did mine... - CED 13:16 Jul 14
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- Thank you ladies. Will skip it for ds. (nt) - VH in MN 13:58 Jul 14
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- No, it's not a children's movie. (m) - Colleen 13:37 Jul 14
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- You mentioned what I was thinking . . . - Jackie in AR 13:52 Jul 14
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- You mentioned what I was thinking . . . - Jackie in AR 13:52 Jul 14
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- Well . . . - Jackie in AR 13:21 Jul 14
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- I'd pass. It's been awhile, but I think there is some "romance" inappropriate for an 8 yo if nothing else. nt - Heidi in OR 13:18 Jul 14
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- Radio. nt - TinaM 17:00 Jul 14
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- Pride and Prejudice!! Mr. Darcy does a lot to help the Bennetts! And he is very good to his tenants, according to his housekeeper! nt - Old Dominion Heather 14:02 Jul 14
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- Some more serious suggestions, depending on his maturity level: - PariSarah in NC 13:56 Jul 14
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- Babette's Feast...I love this movie!! nt - Old Dominion Heather 13:59 Jul 14
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- Babette's Feast...I love this movie!! nt - Old Dominion Heather 13:59 Jul 14
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- Local Hero, Field of Dreams, Cars, Stand and Deliver, Babette's Feast nt - MargaretWV 13:50 Jul 14
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- Warm Springs (an HBO film available on DVD) would be perfect. Kenneth Branagh as FDR. nt - MargaretWV 14:10 Jul 14
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- Warm Springs (an HBO film available on DVD) would be perfect. Kenneth Branagh as FDR. nt - MargaretWV 14:10 Jul 14
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- "Emmanuel's Gift" (a documentary). The degree to which this young man has affected his community, his nation (Ghana), and the wider world is stunning. (nt) - Colleen 13:30 Jul 14
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- We watched this the other night. It was very inspiring. nt - Lily Grace 18:11 Jul 14
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- We watched this the other night. It was very inspiring. nt - Lily Grace 18:11 Jul 14
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- Duh! Its a Wonderful Life!!! Wht would Bedford Falls have been w/o good old George Baily? nt - JFS in IL 13:06 Jul 14
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- Double Duh!!! Mr. Smith Goes to Washington!!! Great movie! nt - nancypants 13:14 Jul 14
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- This is another great one! nt - Jenni in KS 13:20 Jul 14
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- This is another great one! nt - Jenni in KS 13:20 Jul 14
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- Double Duh!!! Mr. Smith Goes to Washington!!! Great movie! nt - nancypants 13:14 Jul 14
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- How old is he? - nancypants 13:05 Jul 14
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- Mr. Holland's Opus was actually the first thing that popped into my mind!nt - Virginia Dawn 13:07 Jul 14
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- almost 15 - this is for one of the Eagle-required badges, Citizenship in the Community nt - JFS in IL 13:06 Jul 14
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- Mr. Holland's Opus was actually the first thing that popped into my mind!nt - Virginia Dawn 13:07 Jul 14
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- How about The Lone Ranger, Zorro, Andy Griffith, or an old police show? Superheros help communities too. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 13:03 Jul 14 (1)
- Pay it forward. nm - Amy in GA 13:03 Jul 14 (1)
- Lol, the first thing that popped into my head was "Sister Act". ;o) nt - abbeyej 13:01 Jul 14
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- That would be fun..! nt - JFS in IL 13:05 Jul 14
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- Also, don't you think those hobbits bravely saving *all* the communities of Middle Earth should qualify? ;o) nt - abbeyej 13:08 Jul 14
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- Ah! And the Skywalker twins save the universe, don't they? nt - JFS in IL 13:13 Jul 14
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- And who could deny Indiana Jones saving artificats of all sorts for posterity? nt - Ellie 13:53 Jul 14
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- And who could deny Indiana Jones saving artificats of all sorts for posterity? nt - Ellie 13:53 Jul 14
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- Ah! And the Skywalker twins save the universe, don't they? nt - JFS in IL 13:13 Jul 14
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- Also, don't you think those hobbits bravely saving *all* the communities of Middle Earth should qualify? ;o) nt - abbeyej 13:08 Jul 14
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- That would be fun..! nt - JFS in IL 13:05 Jul 14
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- Sending you some sympathy...sounds like an umbilical hernia.. - Michelle/OK 17:38 Jul 14
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- If it's an umbilical hernia, and there is pain, you need to have it checked out. nt - Katherine B. in TX 13:03 Jul 14
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- I agree w/ Nan. See your doctor asap. :) nt - Ria 12:57 Jul 14
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- My first thought is a hernia. ?? Get it checked out. nt. - nancypants 12:53 Jul 14
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- Umbilical hernia info. inside... - nancypants 12:55 Jul 14
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- Umbilical hernia info. inside... - nancypants 12:55 Jul 14
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- Thank you Kim - hpymomof3 13:39 Jul 14
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- I did instructional #1 and #2 for about 4 days then went onto Total Workout. (m) - VH in MN 13:09 Jul 14
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- Sanity saver? Motivate me... - mom2abcd 15:06 Jul 14
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- Excuse removal. . . - BirkenKathy 19:55 Jul 14
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- Excuse removal. . . - BirkenKathy 19:55 Jul 14
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- Sanity saver? Motivate me... - mom2abcd 15:06 Jul 14
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- Re: T-Tapp question - do you keep doing the instructional one till you think you've "got it" or do you move on to BWO after a few times? I'm asuming BWO moves quicker than the intro.... thanks! :) nt - BirkenKathy 12:34 Jul 14
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- When I started out... - MKH 12:30 Jul 14
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- Obviously chances are dependent on a number of factors...for the avg couple, 1 in 3.867 or something like that. Most will within 6mo. <nt> - Pamela 17:27 Jul 14
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- Yup, my friend the NFP expert told me to post that there's roughl a 1 in 4 chance. nt - *anj* 18:30 Jul 14 (1)
- Congratulations! I predict a boy. (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 15:50 Jul 14
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- The last two were boys, I think we'll switch to girls again now! Thanks. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:36 Jul 14
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- The last two were boys, I think we'll switch to girls again now! Thanks. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:36 Jul 14
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- TO ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL POSTERS..THANKS FOR MAKING ME LAUGH! Still anxious but smiling!! nt - d4pw in So.FLA 14:00 Jul 14
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- If it were ME - Christina in OR 13:14 Jul 14
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- BTDT. She is 10 now. nt - Katherine B. in TX 13:02 Jul 14
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- Of our 5, only #3 was planned. We (m) - threelops 13:00 Jul 14
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- I enjoyed: "here's hoping the coffee was decaf." :O) nt - d4pw in So.FLA 14:02 Jul 14
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- I enjoyed: "here's hoping the coffee was decaf." :O) nt - d4pw in So.FLA 14:02 Jul 14
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- dh & I just have to bring up the baby subj...could you imagine if we shared coffee:O) Let us know! Prayers.nt - ~FireFly~ 12:53 Jul 14
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- I have this fear everytime... - nancypants 12:52 Jul 14
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- Ha ha ha! Could we be any more UNsympathetic?... - Monnie in East KY 12:48 Jul 14
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- btdt, who is throwing the shower? nm - Amy in GA 12:32 Jul 14
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- I volunteer! Anything to welcome and celebrate a new life. :-) nt - battlemaiden 13:29 Jul 14
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- I volunteer! Anything to welcome and celebrate a new life. :-) nt - battlemaiden 13:29 Jul 14
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- Been there. Done that. She's 2 1/2. Call your girlfriend and cry, is all I can say. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:28 Jul 14
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- Pretty high considering the coffee thing - happened to me twice! (nt) - Rebecca S 12:27 Jul 14
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- I installed a hardwood floor myself - Laura K (NC) 19:54 Jul 14
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- Prefinished, engineered wood flooring is a wonderful compromise. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 19:30 Jul 14
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- Someone told me: - Jen in NY 15:35 Jul 14
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- We have both... - tlcmom 13:07 Jul 14
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- There should be five coats of polyurethane on a hardwood floor... - Ellie 20:05 Jul 14
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- There should be five coats of polyurethane on a hardwood floor... - Ellie 20:05 Jul 14
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- Hardwood. Definitely hardwood... - Ellie 12:32 Jul 14
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- Real hard wood will be much better in the long run (imo)... - nancypants 12:25 Jul 14
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- I hope the meds work. Glad to hear you are feeling the love. nt - Karen sn 14:57 Jul 14
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- Praying for her and rejoicing with you in your peace (nt) - The Tutor 12:18 Jul 14
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- I'd put them on the windows themselves . . . - KH 13:18 Jul 14
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- I saw Esau, Where the Wild Things Are, My Bookhouse, Secret Garden, Little Princess, Black Beauty, many others, these just popped into my head. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 18:47 Jul 14
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- Way too many to list - I plan on keeping a children's library at my house the rest of my life. nt - Dana in OR 18:20 Jul 14
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- I keep the ones we have had the most fun with together, like "Is your Mama a Llama?", Jessie Bear, Anansi the Spider, The Relatives Came, Georgia Music, m - Donna in OH 17:38 Jul 14
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- Thanks to everyone! I'm expanding our library and these are great suggestions! (Keep them coming!)nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:19 Jul 14
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- the Giving Tree (no flames please), All of her Dr. Seuss, The Trouble With Mom (Jennifer Good Witch of West would love this one), my own Grimm's Faery Tales, and many many more.....nt - karen sn a book LOVER 15:00 Jul 14
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- I love the Giving Tree (not a flame ;) ) nt. - Kate in Los Angeles 17:27 Jul 14
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- I love the Giving Tree (not a flame ;) ) nt. - Kate in Los Angeles 17:27 Jul 14
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- picture books: William Tell [by Terry Small], Little House [V.L. Burton], Make way For Ducklings and Mike Mulligan/Steamshovel; Jan Brett stories. chapter books: - Peek a Boo 14:41 Jul 14
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- All of C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, E. Nesbit, and more. (nt) - Wendi 13:46 Jul 14
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- Little House, Elizabeth Enright Books, Madeleine L'Engle Books - e. in nc 13:18 Jul 14
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- Henty Series, Lamplighter books, Little House, LOTR & Hobbit, Chronicles of Narnia, Wind in the Willows, Pooh, and a bunch of others! nt - Classical Michele 13:16 Jul 14
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- John Brown, Rose and The Midnight Cat.... - nancypants 13:02 Jul 14
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- BABAR!!! and Curious George (the old ones) nt - ~FireFly~ 12:58 Jul 14
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- I will probably keep all the ones I think are worth reading that are not falling apart by the time I have grandchildren old enough to read them. nt - Virginia Dawn 12:55 Jul 14
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- I realize this wasn't very helpful... - Virginia Dawn 13:18 Jul 14
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- Real four leaf clovers? A lucky find! nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:18 Jul 14
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- Real four leaf clovers? A lucky find! nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:18 Jul 14
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- I realize this wasn't very helpful... - Virginia Dawn 13:18 Jul 14
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- There is an out of print book called Wee Gillis that I have loved since childhood. I have my mom's well-worn copy. - TESEmom 12:43 Jul 14
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- Wee Gillis is actually back in print now (sm) - *anj* 12:54 Jul 14
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- Oh, too funny! I had no idea. My dh reads it in the most outrageous scots accent and cracks the kids up! nt - TESEmom 13:00 Jul 14
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- Oh, too funny! I had no idea. My dh reads it in the most outrageous scots accent and cracks the kids up! nt - TESEmom 13:00 Jul 14
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- Wee Gillis is actually back in print now (sm) - *anj* 12:54 Jul 14
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- Mine... - Ellie 12:37 Jul 14
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- I can't remember. My books for littles are packed away in 2 very large Rubbermaids. Does that tell you how many we have kept? nt - Anna, mom of two teens! 12:33 Jul 14
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- Here are a few of our keepers: - Rebecca in VA 12:28 Jul 14
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- Little House on the Prairie series and Paddington Bear series (these were mine when I was little)... - The Tutor 12:21 Jul 14
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- We were at a children's festival, and (m). - Anne in Saskatchewan 14:52 Jul 14
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- I love it when that happens!! m - Jennifer in MI 12:20 Jul 14
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- truly affirming, isn't it?:O) nt - ~FireFly~ 12:11 Jul 14
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- I use just gmail - Carrie in WA 20:16 Jul 14
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- I just use gmail and I'm never going back to Outlook or Outlook Express. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:38 Jul 14
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- I only use gmail - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 12:17 Jul 14
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- I've heard it's a great way to avoid spam, but I signed up yesterday and this morning had a dozen spam messages! Strange. (nt) - Colleen 12:48 Jul 14
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- That *is* strange. I've never been spammed once. nt - Classical Michele 13:17 Jul 14
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- That *is* strange. I've never been spammed once. nt - Classical Michele 13:17 Jul 14
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- I've heard it's a great way to avoid spam, but I signed up yesterday and this morning had a dozen spam messages! Strange. (nt) - Colleen 12:48 Jul 14
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- The Seller has good feedback for similar items. the shipping is high - Deidre in GA 12:22 Jul 14
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- Well, IPod nanos were about $200 last Christmas, and the bidding for this is starting at $1.82?! - Donna in OH 11:47 Jul 14
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- More info.... - Donna in OH 11:49 Jul 14
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- More info.... - Donna in OH 11:49 Jul 14
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- $70 to ship it from Hong Kong? Genuine, for $1.82+ ? If it smells fishy, it probably is. Pass, is my vote. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:46 Jul 14
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- That is a marketing technique some unethical (imo) sellers employ on ebay. Some people won't notice the high shipping costs and will bid on an item at a low price. If you "win," you're then stuck. nt - Laurie4b 11:52 Jul 14
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- Also, most sellers won't refund shipping. So if you had to get a refund , it would be $1.82 - nanik 17:13 Jul 14
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- I assumed the bulk of the $ on shipping was because ebay only charges a % of the actual selling price. nt - mom2abcd 15:09 Jul 14
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- Also, most sellers won't refund shipping. So if you had to get a refund , it would be $1.82 - nanik 17:13 Jul 14
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- I'm with Pam on this one....the guy had 73 negatives last month alone and I'm always skeptical of cheap electronics from Hong Kong (lots of fakes out there) nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 11:51 Jul 14
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- I'm very leery of almost *anything* on eBay shipping from China or Hong Kong (especially dvds, electronics, designer clothes, etc). The odds of it being authentic merchandise are, eh, poor. nt - abbeyej 11:50 Jul 14
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- That is a marketing technique some unethical (imo) sellers employ on ebay. Some people won't notice the high shipping costs and will bid on an item at a low price. If you "win," you're then stuck. nt - Laurie4b 11:52 Jul 14
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- We live 5 min. from Gulfport in Long Beach. I'd love to know if anyone else lives around here! n/t - Sunshyne 13:18 Jul 14
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- My niece is a speech therapist about 30 min from there (Pascagoula.) All I can say is...be glad you homeschool! nt - Praisefor3 12:47 Jul 14
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- I love my Zo but if it's not in your budget, you could always.... - Kellawell 15:55 Jul 14
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- I have a Zo but I think the Breadman was rated pretty high too, when I was researching this. I could check Consumer reports if you don't have access to it. Let me know. (nt) - VH in MN 13:18 Jul 14 (1)
- The Oster gets excellent reviews. We love ours. nt - Ria 12:10 Jul 14
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- No experience w/Breadman but... - Anna 11:48 Jul 14
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- If it's a fresh mess - I use peroxide and a rag. It might work on old stains too. nt - Karen sn 15:10 Jul 14
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- Folex is good. I've had better success with ChemDry. (nt) - DollyM 14:36 Jul 14
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- We use Folex but I've heard "Spot Shot" is a miracle worker too. nt - nancypants 11:30 Jul 14
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- Spot Shot is my all time fav! nt - Sharon in SC 13:35 Jul 14
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- I can confirm the miraculous powers of Spot Shot. nt - battlemaiden 13:12 Jul 14
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- I 2nd Folex. nt - ~FireFly~ 12:12 Jul 14
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- Spot Shot is my all time fav! nt - Sharon in SC 13:35 Jul 14
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- I"ve had really good luck with Resolve and my Hoover SteamVac. (nt) - molly's mom 11:30 Jul 14
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- I will e-mail you, Krista. :) nt - Classical Michele 13:25 Jul 14
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- You better watch out (m) - threelops 13:11 Jul 14
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- If you give a homeschooler curriculum, chances are... ;^P nt - nancypants 13:44 Jul 14
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- If you give a homeschooler curriculum, chances are... ;^P nt - nancypants 13:44 Jul 14
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- I got some of mine yesterday and I'm expecting more, but it is overwhelming... - CED 13:02 Jul 14
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- How'd ya do that??? - Jean in Wisc. 11:26 Jul 14
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- Laundry detergent tops my list, but vinegar/water and bleach/water are about the only other things I use! (m) - Mad Jenny Flint 14:49 Jul 14
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- What's your recipe for homemade dry laundry detergent? - mom2abcd 15:12 Jul 14
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- What's your recipe for homemade dry laundry detergent? - mom2abcd 15:12 Jul 14
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- I cook mostly from scratch and hope to gradually move to homemade cleaners....here's a link (m) - VH in MN 14:37 Jul 14
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- for cleaning I only use vinegar and bleach for all my household cleaning. nm - Amy in GA 14:22 Jul 14
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- Check out Clean Report - Ottakee 12:45 Jul 14
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- I'm with Nancy- food is all I do HM... - Anna 12:03 Jul 14
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- Food. :^) - nancypants 11:28 Jul 14
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- I have posted this here before, but here is my "saving money on groceries" post... - The Tutor 12:00 Jul 14
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- Saving on food... - Diana in OR 11:38 Jul 14 (2)
- I have posted this here before, but here is my "saving money on groceries" post... - The Tutor 12:00 Jul 14
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- Well, I use damp rags in my swiffer instead buying the premoistened cloths. nt - Virginia Dawn 11:28 Jul 14
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- Oh my, that looks scrumptous! I'm going to resist and not copy the recipe. I gained - Molly 17:30 Jul 14
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- It works for me....I'll copy the recipe inside but I wish you could see the picture of it! (m) - molly's mom 11:57 Jul 14
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- *whining* The link doesn't work when I click it. Is it just me? (nt) - Jo's Boys 11:42 Jul 14
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- I got some teachers' manuals mixed up once that I had sold (they looked exactly alike). I sent each buyer $5 and each other's mailing address and asked them to swap :) Maybe you could suggest something like this to the seller. I agree, the mixup is the seller's problem and she should make you "whole". nt - readwithem 12:21 Jul 14 (1)
- I think you should be refunded for the price and shipping . . . - KH 11:13 Jul 14
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- I agree (m) - threelops 11:16 Jul 14
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- I agree (m) - threelops 11:16 Jul 14
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- This is what I think... - mel 11:09 Jul 14
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- Ebay and paypal have excellent mediation services... - Melissa B 11:09 Jul 14
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- What is fair is ... - Kellawell 10:58 Jul 14
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- yup yup yup: "keeping sellers honest and fair is worth the time and effort." totally agree! nt - Peek a Boo 14:47 Jul 14
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- I agree. It's in *everybody's* best interests (including hers) that you hold the seller accountable. Insist on total refund, incl. shipping. nt - PariSarah in NC 11:03 Jul 14
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- I agree you should be refunded the total YOU paid her - but she shouldn't have to pay for you to send it back to her (IMO) nt - mel 11:11 Jul 14
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- I think since it was the seller's mistake, the seller should reimburse the return shipping . . . - KH 11:53 Jul 14
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- Yes, I do agree with that after thinking more about it. The seller made the mistake :0) nt - mel 19:40 Jul 14
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- Yes, I do agree with that after thinking more about it. The seller made the mistake :0) nt - mel 19:40 Jul 14
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- Well, if she wants it back, it would then work out to refunding the purchase price, but not shipping. So you think that is fair? I am still out the shipping costs. nt - Laurie4b 11:41 Jul 14
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- I think since it was the seller's mistake, the seller should reimburse the return shipping . . . - KH 11:53 Jul 14
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- I agree you should be refunded the total YOU paid her - but she shouldn't have to pay for you to send it back to her (IMO) nt - mel 11:11 Jul 14
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- yup yup yup: "keeping sellers honest and fair is worth the time and effort." totally agree! nt - Peek a Boo 14:47 Jul 14
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- Their mistake shouldn't be your financial loss. I would insist on full refund or full refund and shipping (after they receive it back) to mail it back to them. You can open a dispute on Paypal too. nm - Ann 10:56 Jul 14
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- Whatever you want... What did it orignially mean? - mom2abcd 15:55 Jul 14
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- It never bothered me.....I think of the tapping of woodpecker or something else depending on my mood that day - can't think of anything right now - I say keep it! nt - Karen sn 15:14 Jul 14
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- I like your name, you're easy to spot. nm - Robin 15:03 Jul 14
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- I like your name! I makes me think of the keyboard sound. nt - lovemykids 12:54 Jul 14
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- me too. nt - battlemaiden 13:14 Jul 14
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- me too. nt - battlemaiden 13:14 Jul 14
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- Hee hee..reminds me of the velociraptor in the Jurassic Park movie (m) - Gini AR 12:33 Jul 14
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- ROTFLOL!! i like that one better. Maybe he was classically trained? used the old Grammarsaurus program? LOL! nt - Peek a Boo 14:50 Jul 14
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- ROTFLOL!! i like that one better. Maybe he was classically trained? used the old Grammarsaurus program? LOL! nt - Peek a Boo 14:50 Jul 14
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- Gosh, I think you should keep it. You put thought into that name. - d4pw in So.FLA 12:26 Jul 14
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- Like *I* would have a problem w/someone changing her name:O) (m) - ~FireFly~(ChasGal, ZooMom, TaxiMomma, CritterGitter...and others) 12:23 Jul 14
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- That's true! You lost me somewhere between ChasGal and TaxiMomma! I've got it straight now :) nt - Classical Michele 13:39 Jul 14
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- That's true! You lost me somewhere between ChasGal and TaxiMomma! I've got it straight now :) nt - Classical Michele 13:39 Jul 14
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- Do what you want! : ) I just think "Tap, tap, tap" sounds really cold and impersonal. (nt) - Colleen 11:48 Jul 14
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- well, *I* think of fingers tapping while waiting, but in a fun sort of way, not w/ a rolling of the eyes, kwim? :-) nt - Peek a Boo 11:36 Jul 14
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- I Love your name. It makes me smile and reminds me of..... - Unicorn 11:28 Jul 14
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- Ok then, as long as it doesn't make people cringe when they read it I will stay forever yours as - Tap, tap, tap 11:22 Jul 14
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- I've ALWAYS longer for your clever name, for us board junkies, it's not hard to hear a tap, tap, tap in our mind. But, if you MUST change, how about Tapper, Tap - er. I don't know; I love the original! nt - OKCyndi 11:13 Jul 14
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- Oops, meant to say "longed"! nt - OKCyndi 11:14 Jul 14
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- Oops, meant to say "longed"! nt - OKCyndi 11:14 Jul 14
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- Makes me think of tapping on the keyboard as you're typing. (m) - SolaMichella 11:06 Jul 14
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- Every time I see your name I think of tap dancing. Nothing negetive! nt - happymainemom 10:56 Jul 14
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- Me too! nt - mel 11:11 Jul 14
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- Me too! nt - mel 11:11 Jul 14
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- Since you AsKeD ... Tap is too plain ... I would prefer Tap3 or T3 <=o) nm - Ann 10:51 Jul 14
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- If she's T3, her messages would bring connotations of "The Homeschool Terminator". I kinda like that! nt - Julie in CA 12:56 Jul 14
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- If she's T3, her messages would bring connotations of "The Homeschool Terminator". I kinda like that! nt - Julie in CA 12:56 Jul 14
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- Nothing wrong with mold, it's helping the composting along! (m) - Lisa near Chicago 14:15 Jul 14
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- we have lots of pets that require cage / litter box cleaning and (m) - ~FireFly~ 12:26 Jul 14
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- Ours goes straight into the garden.... - Laurel in CA 10:55 Jul 14
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- I doubt you'd be growing mold during the winter, though - Osmosis Mom 10:41 Jul 14
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- I suppose, but won't it even grow mold outside in the pile during the summer? nt - happymainemom 10:54 Jul 14
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- Find a way to block off views of the pile so that the sight doesn't bother you. :) nm - Lisa near Chicago 14:17 Jul 14
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- Find a way to block off views of the pile so that the sight doesn't bother you. :) nm - Lisa near Chicago 14:17 Jul 14
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- I suppose, but won't it even grow mold outside in the pile during the summer? nt - happymainemom 10:54 Jul 14
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- Holy cow..........same thing to me yesterday........last month was $173, yesterday's bill $527........I didn't change a thing...........nt - Rachel 17:07 Jul 14
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- A clothes line? nt - Karen sn 15:16 Jul 14
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- Are you sure it's the same usage? Did you check that section of your bill? If... - Jenni in KS 12:18 Jul 14
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- Our bill went down after we installed a programmable thermostat. sm - Lisa in TX 12:18 Jul 14
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- Other things to think of are ones that generate heat in their operation...m. - Tap, tap, tap 11:48 Jul 14
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- We have the same size home as you and our bill jumped to $400 this month. sm - Angela in TX 11:14 Jul 14
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- I have found that hanging laundry and closing shades on the sunny side of the house are the biggest money savers... - The Tutor 11:37 Jul 14
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- I have found that hanging laundry and closing shades on the sunny side of the house are the biggest money savers... - The Tutor 11:37 Jul 14
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- Here are some tips I just posted on another message board a few days ago on the same subject. (m) - Whisperlily 10:43 Jul 14
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- if you unplug an extra freezer, how do you keep it from growing mold or smelling? nt - Jodi 10:58 Jul 14
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- Leave the door open with baking soda inside. nt - Kellawell 11:02 Jul 14 (1)
- On the extra freezer . . . - KH 10:47 Jul 14
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- We just bought a new upright freezer... - Diana in OR 11:43 Jul 14
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- We just bought a new upright freezer... - Diana in OR 11:43 Jul 14
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- if you unplug an extra freezer, how do you keep it from growing mold or smelling? nt - Jodi 10:58 Jul 14
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- Does your electric company have on and off peak times? - KH 10:40 Jul 14
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- Me too! Me too! Me too! Save me money too! nt - happymainemom 10:37 Jul 14
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- Take the cage outside to clean.... - Robin 15:05 Jul 14
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- Thanks all. They are girls...this sounds like a good idea to me! nt - krilea 17:57 Jul 14
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- Thanks all. They are girls...this sounds like a good idea to me! nt - krilea 17:57 Jul 14
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- are they gals or guys? (m) - ~FireFly~ 12:32 Jul 14
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- Male mice STINK - Osmosis Mom 10:33 Jul 14
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- Is the bedding clean? - KH 10:29 Jul 14
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- Re: Weird flaky feet question - ~FireFly~ 12:36 Jul 14
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- Re: - Jenni in KS 12:45 Jul 14
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- Awe, I'm so sorry...I did miss the post. (m) - ~FireFly~ 13:35 Jul 14
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- Awe, I'm so sorry...I did miss the post. (m) - ~FireFly~ 13:35 Jul 14
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- Re: - Jenni in KS 12:45 Jul 14
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- I like to get up super early and get there early - - wendy in Rapid 14:17 Jul 14
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- This is what we do anytime the trip is longer than 6 hours or so. nt - Rhiannon8404 16:52 Jul 14
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- I was going to suggest this as well. I'll be doing the same in about a month. ~nt - myfunnybunch 16:30 Jul 14
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- This is what we do anytime the trip is longer than 6 hours or so. nt - Rhiannon8404 16:52 Jul 14
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- just did this two weeks ago...we purchased a portable dvd player.... - mom4sons 13:49 Jul 14
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- yep, this will do the trick! You'll have quiet happy kids if you do this.... m - Vkay 14:08 Jul 14
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- yep, this will do the trick! You'll have quiet happy kids if you do this.... m - Vkay 14:08 Jul 14
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- Benadryl :) - Jennifer in San Antonio 12:14 Jul 14
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- Nothing brilliant but a really engaging book on tape always helps my wiggly boys. nt - Boymama 11:52 Jul 14
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- This website (link insde) has some great car-ride activities... - The Tutor 11:46 Jul 14
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- Oops! Here's the link... - The Tutor 11:50 Jul 14
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- Oops! Here's the link... - The Tutor 11:50 Jul 14
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- A Magna doodle! It is great fun on long drives. nt - Lily Grace 11:34 Jul 14
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- Fold up a map and attach it to a cork board. Highlight the route and let them move the thumbtack down along the route every half hour or so. Also... - Jean in Wisc. 11:22 Jul 14
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- what a great idea. nt - ~FireFly~ 13:38 Jul 14
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- what a great idea. nt - ~FireFly~ 13:38 Jul 14
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- Navigation, maps, also... - Melissa B 11:03 Jul 14
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- Re: Looking for additional ideas to make an 8 hour car ride with 4 kids not seem so long... - Kate CA 10:14 Jul 14
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- More info... and thank you for your input so far! - Whisperlily 14:09 Jul 14
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- after all my venting/whinning up above I'd still h'school for all the same reasons given. nt - ~FireFly~ 13:39 Jul 14
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- I 2nd that continuing to hs. Moving is stressful enough, having a DH overseas in the military hugely stressful, and then add in a new school teachers and friends . . . let those kids have you at least for the next 6 months as their teacher before you decided. nt - mrs. whatsit 13:04 Jul 14
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- I say still homeschool, for all the reasons already given, however... - Jennifer in San Antonio 12:55 Jul 14
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- I would absolutely still do it. (m) - Jill, OK in VA 10:35 Jul 14
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- I say stick with your plan.... - nancypants 10:27 Jul 14
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- Here's my story from last year, when we sent Dd to PS (m) - camibami 10:09 Jul 14
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- I'd keep the family close and continue with your plan to homeschool - Osmosis Mom 10:03 Jul 14
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- Agree here also! nt - LMA 10:32 Jul 14
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- Agree here also! nt - LMA 10:32 Jul 14
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- All the reasons I would hs. The stability would be good for dc and you. IMHO nt - Lisa CA 10:02 Jul 14
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- I agree with this too (nt) - mel 11:13 Jul 14
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- I agree. nt - Noelle 10:17 Jul 14
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- I agree with this too (nt) - mel 11:13 Jul 14
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- Love it! nt - Lisa CA 10:03 Jul 14
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- Love it! nt - Lisa CA 10:03 Jul 14
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- I used podee bottles - Kytriplets 9:51 Jul 14
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- Thanks for the update. My Dad, who had a stroke years ago, asked about you. Now I can tell him!(nt) - Jenne in AZ 12:16 Jul 14
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- About PFO Closure... - Jean in IN 10:35 Jul 14
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- The roses might be doing better than you think... - CED 9:36 Jul 14
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- Okay, Okie friend, here's a little coaching session.........m - OKCyndi 12:05 Jul 14
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- Thanks, and I hope you won't regret the offer to be a rant repository, lol...I may take you up on that. nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:48 Jul 14
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- Thanks, and I hope you won't regret the offer to be a rant repository, lol...I may take you up on that. nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:48 Jul 14
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- I was just thinking how *happy* I am that I don't have relatives here right now, as I did one year ago at this time. I've never heard of an "Icee", but I'll drink a Mike's and/or eat Starbucks in honor of you. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 11:47 Jul 14
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- roflol. Icee. Slushie. Slurpie. Granita. Arctic Blast. Frozen Coke. brain freeze. (ok, now I give up) nt - abbeyej 18:44 Jul 14 (1)
- Hey, maybe I should make an Icee (frozen beverage) out of a Mike's!! That would fix a lot, lol. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:47 Jul 14
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- I have a friend (who lives rather dangerously) who does this. Just puts it in the freezer til it's slushy. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:44 Jul 14
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- There ya go! (nt) - Colleen 13:27 Jul 14
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- I have a friend (who lives rather dangerously) who does this. Just puts it in the freezer til it's slushy. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:44 Jul 14
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- Colleen, have you tried the Mike'arita yet? Yummmmm!!! :) nt - *anj* 12:07 Jul 14
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- Haven't heard of that! I need some more *hot* weather before I can try that. (nt) - Colleen 13:26 Jul 14
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- Haven't heard of that! I need some more *hot* weather before I can try that. (nt) - Colleen 13:26 Jul 14
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- Are you sure you're not living *my* life right now, Jill?.>> - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:31 Jul 14
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- LOL, your saying pretty much sums it up... - Jill, OK in VA 12:46 Jul 14
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- What the heck is wrong with me???... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:35 Jul 14
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- LOL, your saying pretty much sums it up... - Jill, OK in VA 12:46 Jul 14
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- I vote for the Icee (in my case, it would be Chocolate Extreme from Dairy Queen...) (m) - katalaska 10:16 Jul 14
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- You know, this is an extreme case; I might need a trip to DQ, too. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:56 Jul 14
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- You know, this is an extreme case; I might need a trip to DQ, too. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:56 Jul 14
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- ITA with you, Get a large Icee! nt - Lisa CA 10:09 Jul 14
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- Done!! :o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:56 Jul 14
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- Done!! :o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:56 Jul 14
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- Not a Whiner (m) - threelops 9:39 Jul 14
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- *Yes*, the 'stability' factor is a big part of it. Thanks for the encouragement. nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:55 Jul 14
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- *Yes*, the 'stability' factor is a big part of it. Thanks for the encouragement. nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:55 Jul 14
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- You're not being a whiner. Go get a big Icee (m) - Amy in Orlando 9:30 Jul 14
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- Whew, thanks. That Icee helped quite a bit. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:54 Jul 14
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- Whew, thanks. That Icee helped quite a bit. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:54 Jul 14
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- Gee, glad to be the one going against the grain:O) Let us know how he feels. nt - ~FireFly~ 12:42 Jul 14
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- You are not the only one, I have found it to work as well! nt - Staci in WA 12:51 Jul 14
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- You are not the only one, I have found it to work as well! nt - Staci in WA 12:51 Jul 14
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- Hope it isn't what my son has - I'd take him to the ped. . . . - Brenda in FL 11:35 Jul 14
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- We all had Molluscum here too. It seems to be going around. nt - Barb F. PA and AZ 15:27 Jul 14
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- We all had Molluscum here too. It seems to be going around. nt - Barb F. PA and AZ 15:27 Jul 14
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- I was thinking ant bites? Call the ped. Let us know what you find out. nm - ~FireFly~ 9:15 Jul 14
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- Sounds like fire ant bites, but he probably would have screamed when bit and he'd be itching alot now. nt - PameLA in VA 10:42 Jul 14
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- As far as I know we don't have fire ants here and he hasn't sat on the ground at all... - nancypants 11:35 Jul 14
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- As far as I know we don't have fire ants here and he hasn't sat on the ground at all... - nancypants 11:35 Jul 14
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- Sounds like fire ant bites, but he probably would have screamed when bit and he'd be itching alot now. nt - PameLA in VA 10:42 Jul 14
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- Since he is a baby, I would take him to the doctor. nt - LMA 9:12 Jul 14
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- Bug bites? 'Tis the season. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 9:10 Jul 14
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- No personal experience, but found this info . . . - KH 9:08 Jul 14
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- Thanks. I guess you just have to know what to type in the search bar. (sm) - Jenni in KS 9:17 Jul 14
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- Well, I changed "poop" to "manure" for my search : ) - KH 9:53 Jul 14
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- Well, I changed "poop" to "manure" for my search : ) - KH 9:53 Jul 14
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- Thanks. I guess you just have to know what to type in the search bar. (sm) - Jenni in KS 9:17 Jul 14
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- Don't forget to consider ink usage and costs when evaulating printers! - ChrisN in NY 11:43 Jul 14
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- I never thought about that...Thanks for the tip. nt - Classicalmom2six 12:28 Jul 14
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- I never thought about that...Thanks for the tip. nt - Classicalmom2six 12:28 Jul 14
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- HP, Canon, Epson are all good. You can get a great printer for very little money. How do you use the printer... general printing, photos, faxes? nt - FlockOfSillies 10:02 Jul 14
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- Mainly just printing worksheets and such for homeschooling...nt - Classicalmom2six 12:25 Jul 14
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- Mainly just printing worksheets and such for homeschooling...nt - Classicalmom2six 12:25 Jul 14
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- laser or inkjet?nt - Deidre in GA 9:24 Jul 14
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- Inkjet...nt - Classicalmom2six 12:27 Jul 14
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- Inkjet...nt - Classicalmom2six 12:27 Jul 14
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- One of the links was probably library elf. (li) - Bryan (a mom) 8:43 Jul 14
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- I'm not sure how or why, but it helps them get by the spam filter. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 8:42 Jul 14
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- It's not too late! - Laurie in SEA 11:06 Jul 14
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- Dh and I..... - Tap, tap, tap 10:23 Jul 14
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- Soem thoughts - Karen in Maryland 9:41 Jul 14
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- That should be "some" thoughts(nt) - Karen in Maryland 9:41 Jul 14
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- That should be "some" thoughts(nt) - Karen in Maryland 9:41 Jul 14
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- My transformation was forced (m) - threelops 9:16 Jul 14
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- (giggle- are you sick of seeing my name yet?) One more thing.. - battlemaiden 8:36 Jul 14
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- I was also never denied anything as a kid... - Mad Jenny Flint 8:35 Jul 14
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- "Your Money or Your Life" did a lot for me, too. - Carol in Cal. 19:59 Jul 14
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- "Your Money or Your Life" did a lot for me, too. - Carol in Cal. 19:59 Jul 14
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- Amy Dacyczyn's book Tightwad Gazette has some great ideas - may be more frugal than you are looking for, but you can pick and choose. nt - Tamara 8:32 Jul 14
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- These are really good books, but . . . - Kimm in WA 8:41 Jul 14
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- These are really good books, but . . . - Kimm in WA 8:41 Jul 14
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- Yes, that was what I did, but now am more moderate - LoriM 8:30 Jul 14
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- Simple Living Guide is wonderful book! - April in VA 8:44 Jul 14
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- Simple Living Guide is wonderful book! - April in VA 8:44 Jul 14
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- You know what? - battlemaiden 8:18 Jul 14
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- I'm seeing a trend... - battlemaiden 8:14 Jul 14
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- I actually ordered her Miserly Moms the other day (how funny). nt - Lisa in MI 8:20 Jul 14
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- I have Miserly Moms (m) - Susan 9:34 Jul 14
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- I have Miserly Moms (m) - Susan 9:34 Jul 14
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- I actually ordered her Miserly Moms the other day (how funny). nt - Lisa in MI 8:20 Jul 14
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- I think Arbonne's makeup is mineral based. I have the powder foundation and love it. (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 15:58 Jul 14
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- Bare Minerals make me itch horribly, and I've now found Everyday Minerals. If BE doesn't work - Carol (mom of 3) 11:56 Jul 14
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- Re: Bare Minerals, etc...makeup? - Joni 8:43 Jul 14
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- Question about these... - Sandy in Indy 8:38 Jul 14
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- I've mostly purchased my stuff at the Bare Escentuals store, but... - mel 8:35 Jul 14
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- Re: Bare Minerals, etc...makeup? - Emily T. 8:29 Jul 14
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- I buy mine at QVC because....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 8:14 Jul 14
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- I buy mine from QVC also. nt - nanette 8:21 Jul 14
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- I buy mine from QVC also. nt - nanette 8:21 Jul 14
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- I'm not very creative....I just went to the Bare Escentuals store and bought mine. nt - Ellie 8:07 Jul 14
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- I think you can - Karen in Maryland 11:48 Jul 14
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- yup. we have saved a FORTUNE having dh do the auto maintenance and shopping the sales! everyone has some great ideas :-) nt - Peek a Boo 14:55 Jul 14
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- awesome advice - mom4sons 13:52 Jul 14
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- yup. we have saved a FORTUNE having dh do the auto maintenance and shopping the sales! everyone has some great ideas :-) nt - Peek a Boo 14:55 Jul 14
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- I haven't heard anyone mention Hillbilly Housewife or Dave Ramsey's $1,000 emergency fund! both are great! nt - Amy 9:44 Jul 14
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- Our budget for groceries for a family of 7 (3 adults, 4 kids) is $500 a month. - LMA 8:26 Jul 14
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- Re: With $200/week is it possible to do the following: - cm 8:26 Jul 14
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- I did that for a family of 8 for $250 per week.... - Kelli in TN 8:17 Jul 14
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- I pretty much do that... - Amy 8:12 Jul 14
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- Re: I pretty much do that... - Mad Jenny Flint 8:22 Jul 14
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- Re: I pretty much do that... - Mad Jenny Flint 8:22 Jul 14
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- Okay, I ran the numbers for my family of 4... - Mad Jenny Flint 8:07 Jul 14
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- Okay, I am a dough head. (hanging head in shame) - Mad Jenny Flint 8:12 Jul 14
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- Okay, I am a dough head. (hanging head in shame) - Mad Jenny Flint 8:12 Jul 14
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- Well, on $160/week I (m) - threelops 7:59 Jul 14
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- Completely unable to tell... - LoriM 7:54 Jul 14
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- I'd love to hear how you managed $200/month for groceries with growing girls. nt - Lisa in MI 7:58 Jul 14
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- It's a matter of not using processed foods - LoriM 8:14 Jul 14
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- I "load" our plates too.. it's very helpful. nt - Amy 9:44 Jul 14
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- Where do you get your recipes? That's always where I get stumped. nt - Angela in KCMO 8:26 Jul 14
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- I have a nice supply of veg cookbooks now - LoriM 8:38 Jul 14
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- I have a nice supply of veg cookbooks now - LoriM 8:38 Jul 14
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- I "load" our plates too.. it's very helpful. nt - Amy 9:44 Jul 14
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- It's a matter of not using processed foods - LoriM 8:14 Jul 14
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- I'd love to hear how you managed $200/month for groceries with growing girls. nt - Lisa in MI 7:58 Jul 14
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- Thanks for your various opinions. It's helped me make my decision. nt. - Kathy in NC 12:00 Jul 14
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- I will add this: get all the neccessary links between the 1st sims and the pet one--you do NOT want hot date and you probably wouldn't care for makin magic.. - ToniCW 16:12 Jul 14
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- Do I have to purchase something else? Remember, I don't much about these games. :) nt. - Kathy in NC 16:38 Jul 14
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- That should be "I don't know much." nt. - Kathy in NC 17:07 Jul 14
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- That should be "I don't know much." nt. - Kathy in NC 17:07 Jul 14
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- Do I have to purchase something else? Remember, I don't much about these games. :) nt. - Kathy in NC 16:38 Jul 14
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- So Toni and Pam, I'm a little confused... You're saying someone already posted about the Madeleine scenario, and it's not entirely true?..... - Kathy in NC 14:36 Jul 14
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- Kathy, I just assumed Suzanne had heard it here like I did. I wasn't sure if she had all the background on the... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 15:47 Jul 14
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- Thanks, Pam. You're right. I should have stated that I heard the story here, and that I had no way of verifying it. Actually, I should have just kept my fingers still and stayed out of the conversation. :o) (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 21:19 Jul 14
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- I know my gaming because of my geeky husband :).. that man has over 100 regular games and I've got about 50 pc games.. LOL.. - ToniCW 16:03 Jul 14
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- Wow!... - Kathy in NC 16:32 Jul 14
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- Nah, you didn't take up my time--I actually enjoy setting the record straight on things like this.. Just tell him one thing--if you do decide to go - ToniCW 16:37 Jul 14
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- It reminds me of my dd's Furbie! It was so annoying to have that thing around the house. :) nt. - Kathy in NC 16:41 Jul 14
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- It reminds me of my dd's Furbie! It was so annoying to have that thing around the house. :) nt. - Kathy in NC 16:41 Jul 14
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- Nah, you didn't take up my time--I actually enjoy setting the record straight on things like this.. Just tell him one thing--if you do decide to go - ToniCW 16:37 Jul 14
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- Wow!... - Kathy in NC 16:32 Jul 14
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- Thanks, Pam. You're right. I should have stated that I heard the story here, and that I had no way of verifying it. Actually, I should have just kept my fingers still and stayed out of the conversation. :o) (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 21:19 Jul 14
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- I don't know about suzanne-but what Pam is referring to was an incident last year I think - ToniCW 14:58 Jul 14
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- Kathy, I just assumed Suzanne had heard it here like I did. I wasn't sure if she had all the background on the... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 15:47 Jul 14
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- I will add this: get all the neccessary links between the 1st sims and the pet one--you do NOT want hot date and you probably wouldn't care for makin magic.. - ToniCW 16:12 Jul 14
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- I don't know what "immoral" stuff you think you are going to see, but nothing gets done unless the user does it.. - ToniCW 9:30 Jul 14
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- That's not exactly true (example inside). . . - Suzanne in ABQ 11:40 Jul 14
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- I remember when that scene was told on this board. The mom... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:09 Jul 14
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- OMGosh I forgot all about that--yes that **was** me who scolded the poster about this...you aren't mis-remembering. - ToniCW 12:33 Jul 14
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- Oh my. Haven't been here all day, and didn't realize I was going to cause a fuss. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 21:15 Jul 14
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- No, it's not Suzanne, but I thought maybe, just MAYBE, it wasn't... her. That it was another poster I dearly love. Eeep. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:37 Jul 14
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- Just to clarify, by "her" I mean the poster who posted the info originally, NOT Suzanne. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 15:49 Jul 14
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- Right, I understood that. nt. - Kathy in NC 16:33 Jul 14
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- Right, I understood that. nt. - Kathy in NC 16:33 Jul 14
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- Just to clarify, by "her" I mean the poster who posted the info originally, NOT Suzanne. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 15:49 Jul 14
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- Oh my. Haven't been here all day, and didn't realize I was going to cause a fuss. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 21:15 Jul 14
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- And after THIS post, I realize I may have mixed this situation up with another. So if I did, please,... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:27 Jul 14
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- OMGosh I forgot all about that--yes that **was** me who scolded the poster about this...you aren't mis-remembering. - ToniCW 12:33 Jul 14
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- Umm no. Sorry. You canNOT create that without knowing how. - ToniCW 11:47 Jul 14
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- I remember when that scene was told on this board. The mom... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:09 Jul 14
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- LOL! My ds has been reading the posts on this, and he thinks "you rock!"..... - Kathy in NC 10:50 Jul 14
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- I'll be honest and map out what you can do but without telling you how to do it--:) - ToniCW 11:12 Jul 14
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- I'll be honest and map out what you can do but without telling you how to do it--:) - ToniCW 11:12 Jul 14
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- That's not exactly true (example inside). . . - Suzanne in ABQ 11:40 Jul 14
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- This is the reason why we haven't gotten the game... - Karen in StL 9:03 Jul 14
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- I play Sims, my teens play Sims..... - Kelli in TN 7:40 Jul 14
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- As I read it, you do not have to notify until next year (m) - Melissa in NC 16:10 Jul 14
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- Right on, Melissa. nt - Ellie 20:27 Jul 14
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- Right on, Melissa. nt - Ellie 20:27 Jul 14
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- Okay . . . - Ida 11:28 Jul 14
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- Doing just what the law requires doesn't imply that anyone thinks the state is her enemy... - Ellie 15:15 Jul 14
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- Doing just what the law requires doesn't imply that anyone thinks the state is her enemy... - Ellie 15:15 Jul 14
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- According to HSLDA.. - Ellie 7:57 Jul 14
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- My understanding is... - Just Me 7:29 Jul 14
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- grain mills (sm) - *anj* 8:01 Jul 14
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- It's the same drug. But it's NOT safe if you haven't had a heatworm test done. It can actually... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:20 Jul 14
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- That's true;however, reputable online places require a vet's prescription anyway. nt - Laurie4b 10:12 Jul 14
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- That's true;however, reputable online places require a vet's prescription anyway. nt - Laurie4b 10:12 Jul 14
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- I thought someone here had the perfect solution (m) - ~FireFly~ 12:46 Jul 14
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- I love my kitchen Aid blender - Christina in OR 8:57 Jul 14
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- Yep, love mine too. (nt) - VH in MN 13:15 Jul 14
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- Yep, love mine too. (nt) - VH in MN 13:15 Jul 14
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- Re: Blender--Cheap - cm 8:32 Jul 14
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- If you want an inexpensive 'workhorse', check out the Braun blender. (m)... - Anna 7:26 Jul 14
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- Thanks for the advice! nft - Cindy in FL. 15:13 Jul 14
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- Re: Sleep issues, perimenopause... - Ga Jeannie 13:21 Jul 14
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- Honestly? I would see my health care provider for 7 days worth of sleeping pills. They can be used short term without causing addiction. nt - Jennifer in San Antonio 13:01 Jul 14
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- I don't know about regulating your sleep, but - catalinakel 8:37 Jul 14
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- I've saved that much by couponing (grocerygame.com) but not everyone can do it, it is a job.... nt - Amy 17:04 Jul 14
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- First of all, what are your skills and experience? I would start with those and think of ways to work from home. nt - LMA 10:30 Jul 14
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- A few ideas.... - Pamela 9:13 Jul 14
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- What about being a Secret Shopper? - Kristine out of lurking 8:30 Jul 14
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- I've been a mystery shopper for 8 years (m) - Susan 9:40 Jul 14
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- I've been a mystery shopper for 8 years (m) - Susan 9:40 Jul 14
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- My friend makes $500 at least a month shopping at garage sales and selling stuff on ebay.... - WTMindy 7:49 Jul 14
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- I used to do this and it was great - Karen in Maryland 11:51 Jul 14
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- I used to do this and it was great - Karen in Maryland 11:51 Jul 14
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- I have a friend who restocks bread - LoriM 7:48 Jul 14
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- Does she bake the bread herself? nt - Lisa in MI 7:54 Jul 14
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- Oh, no, she works for Pepperidge Farms! LOL! (nt) - LoriM 8:16 Jul 14
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- Oh, no, she works for Pepperidge Farms! LOL! (nt) - LoriM 8:16 Jul 14
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- Does she bake the bread herself? nt - Lisa in MI 7:54 Jul 14
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- That seems a small enough sum that if you really wanted to.... - Mad Jenny Flint 7:27 Jul 14
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- Hmm, $100 a week. Before/After school care for a family - LH 7:17 Jul 14
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- I make about that much selling collectible toys (m) - Susan 7:12 Jul 14
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- tutoring, music teacher, pet sitting, dog breeding(brother made $15,000 one yr), cake decorating, house cleaning - Gamom3 7:02 Jul 14
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- Re: Can anyone think of a way to earn $5000 per year from home... - Renai 7:01 Jul 14
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- Yes..."The Dirty Dozen"...link - Lisa in Transition 10:32 Jul 14
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- Wow, what a site! Thanks, Lisa. Trying to recover from an asthma attack and the asthma section was awesome, too! nt - Jelly Bean 16:19 Jul 14
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- Wow, what a site! Thanks, Lisa. Trying to recover from an asthma attack and the asthma section was awesome, too! nt - Jelly Bean 16:19 Jul 14
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- From this month's Runner's World Magazine....(link inside) - *anj* 7:06 Jul 14
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- I would also eat only organic carrots and potatoes. - MarthaB 8:43 Jul 14
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- Just what I was looking for! Thanks, anj!! question.... - Jelly Bean 7:15 Jul 14
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- Re: Just what I was looking for! Thanks, anj!! question.... - *anj* 7:45 Jul 14
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- Not anj, but... - Jill, OK in VA 7:26 Jul 14
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- Also wanted to add... - Jill, OK in VA 8:05 Jul 14
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- Also wanted to add... - Jill, OK in VA 8:05 Jul 14
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- Re: Just what I was looking for! Thanks, anj!! question.... - *anj* 7:45 Jul 14
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- I would also eat only organic carrots and potatoes. - MarthaB 8:43 Jul 14
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- Isn't this the one that can be used by hand or fit on the Bosch mixer? - Jean in Wisc. 7:18 Jul 14
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- better advice from this link - battlemaiden 7:07 Jul 14
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- Well, some people are quite the "campsite chefs". We camp and hike a good bit... - battlemaiden 6:52 Jul 14
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- Aren't you in VA...I'd love to hear your favorite places to go! nt - PameLA in VA 8:27 Jul 14
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- Well we haven't lived in VA for very long... - battlemaiden 8:55 Jul 14
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- Idea: Enjoy the best of both worlds...Go camping at First Landing SP and go to the beach from your campsite. more ideas inside - PameLA in VA 9:41 Jul 14
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- That is so funny, I was just looking at First Landing. Along with Assateague and Kiptopeke. question... - battlemaiden 9:57 Jul 14
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- It's been quite a few years since I was there, but... - PameLA in VA 10:48 Jul 14
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- WTM campout! I call it! How fun. I'll provide the marshmallows for Jill. - battlemaiden 10:55 Jul 14
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- Just curious, how old are your dc? Mine are 8 yo dd and 9 yo ds. nt - PameLA in VA 11:44 Jul 14
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- Ages and... - battlemaiden 12:56 Jul 14
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- Well, we've got quite a spread...;o) - Jill, OK in VA 12:50 Jul 14
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- LOL. Oh *that's* right... - battlemaiden 12:58 Jul 14
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- So, what are we thinking.... - Jill, OK in VA 13:30 Jul 14
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- So, what are we thinking.... - Jill, OK in VA 13:30 Jul 14
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- LOL. Oh *that's* right... - battlemaiden 12:58 Jul 14
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- Ages and... - battlemaiden 12:56 Jul 14
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- Just curious, how old are your dc? Mine are 8 yo dd and 9 yo ds. nt - PameLA in VA 11:44 Jul 14
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- Sand question... - PameLA in VA 10:52 Jul 14
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- WTM campout! I call it! How fun. I'll provide the marshmallows for Jill. - battlemaiden 10:55 Jul 14
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- Hey, if you go to First Landing... - Jill, OK in VA 10:39 Jul 14
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- It sounds like you're local Jill...I'd love to meet for a day trip to FL SP...nature trailing? beach day? nt - PameLA in VA 10:49 Jul 14
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- I'm in the Peninsula area.... - Jill, OK in VA 11:08 Jul 14
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- (Battlemaiden, my email is in this post above, let me know when you're around!) nt - Jill, OK in VA 11:08 Jul 14
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- Will do! nt - battlemaiden 12:59 Jul 14
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- Will do! nt - battlemaiden 12:59 Jul 14
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- (Battlemaiden, my email is in this post above, let me know when you're around!) nt - Jill, OK in VA 11:08 Jul 14
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- I'm in the Peninsula area.... - Jill, OK in VA 11:08 Jul 14
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- It sounds like you're local Jill...I'd love to meet for a day trip to FL SP...nature trailing? beach day? nt - PameLA in VA 10:49 Jul 14
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- It's been quite a few years since I was there, but... - PameLA in VA 10:48 Jul 14
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- That is so funny, I was just looking at First Landing. Along with Assateague and Kiptopeke. question... - battlemaiden 9:57 Jul 14
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- Idea: Enjoy the best of both worlds...Go camping at First Landing SP and go to the beach from your campsite. more ideas inside - PameLA in VA 9:41 Jul 14
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- Well we haven't lived in VA for very long... - battlemaiden 8:55 Jul 14
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- Aren't you in VA...I'd love to hear your favorite places to go! nt - PameLA in VA 8:27 Jul 14
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- And mine.... - *anj* 8:57 Jul 14
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- Additional note from the book.... - *anj* 8:58 Jul 14
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- Additional note from the book.... - *anj* 8:58 Jul 14
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- Here is ours.... - WTMindy 7:52 Jul 14
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- Here is ours - Marie in OH 7:18 Jul 14
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- Nope. I label and date them, sometimes add a "scrapbook" type of page with some photos of the children working on a project (more) - Cindy in NH 13:10 Jul 14
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- I put last year's papers in tagboard report covers. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 11:44 Jul 14
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- I reuse binders. I store the papers plastic bins. Just put a label inside so you know which child and which year it is. nt - Tracy in Ky 11:01 Jul 14
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- I reuse the binders... - KC 9:55 Jul 14
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- I've been doing notebooks ala WTM... - Susan in TN 9:30 Jul 14
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- Yes. We put select papers in a large manila envelope. 1 for each student and 1 for school docs. nt - Lisa CA 8:01 Jul 14
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- Yes, I do recycle the 3-ring binders. Last year's papers are comb bound and filed away for recordkeeping. The comb bound books are easier to store because they ly flat. nt - mrs. whatsit 6:22 Jul 14
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- Can you do this after the papers have been 3 hole punched to fit into the binders? nt - Niffercoo 11:32 Jul 14
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- In my experience, yes! nt - katalaska 12:34 Jul 14
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- I'm going to give it a shot!! I've got 4 years worth of binders that I'd really like to re-use! :) nt - Niffercoo 12:42 Jul 14
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- I'm going to give it a shot!! I've got 4 years worth of binders that I'd really like to re-use! :) nt - Niffercoo 12:42 Jul 14
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- In my experience, yes! nt - katalaska 12:34 Jul 14
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- Where do you take the papers? - Gamom3 6:33 Jul 14
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- Kinkos or Officemax will do the comb binding for you reasonably. nt - mrs. whatsit 8:40 Jul 14
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- Kinkos or Officemax will do the comb binding for you reasonably. nt - mrs. whatsit 8:40 Jul 14
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- Can you do this after the papers have been 3 hole punched to fit into the binders? nt - Niffercoo 11:32 Jul 14
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- You should Rap! Sorta llike Multiplication Rap. That would be fun. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:05 Jul 14
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- Hmm, no, I am not that fun! nt - Kelli in TN 6:10 Jul 14
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- Oh, silly, it's not HARD! Or have him touch the opposite toe while he says it to build the... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:23 Jul 14
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- Oh, silly, it's not HARD! Or have him touch the opposite toe while he says it to build the... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:23 Jul 14
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- Hmm, no, I am not that fun! nt - Kelli in TN 6:10 Jul 14
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- LOL! Have a great day anyway! nt - lovemykids 5:57 Jul 14
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- My favorite is spinach/cucumber/broccoli/celery... - LoriM 7:58 Jul 14
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- Lori, what juicer do you use? I'm shopping for one... - mel 8:45 Jul 14
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- Yes, I have a Champion...very easy clean up (c: (nt) - LoriM 10:48 Jul 14
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- That would be a Champion! :o) sm - Lisa in Transition 10:38 Jul 14
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- WOW! that's great to know - 11 years and still ticking! Where did you buy it? nt - mel 11:16 Jul 14
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- Actually, I'm not sure... - Lisa in Transition 19:03 Jul 14
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- Thanks! :0) nt - mel 19:42 Jul 14
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- Thanks! :0) nt - mel 19:42 Jul 14
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- Actually, I'm not sure... - Lisa in Transition 19:03 Jul 14
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- WOW! that's great to know - 11 years and still ticking! Where did you buy it? nt - mel 11:16 Jul 14
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- Yes, I have a Champion...very easy clean up (c: (nt) - LoriM 10:48 Jul 14
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- Lori, what juicer do you use? I'm shopping for one... - mel 8:45 Jul 14
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- My dh has a favorite... (m) - Mad Charity 6:29 Jul 14
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- We keep it pretty simple... - Lisa in Transition 6:11 Jul 14
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- Oh, one other thing... - Lisa in Transition 6:36 Jul 14
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- That is a good idea nt - mel 8:47 Jul 14
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- Oh, my. What a fantastic idea! I BUY teas like this I just never thought to MAKE them myself! Thanks! nt - Mad Charity 7:19 Jul 14
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- That is a good idea nt - mel 8:47 Jul 14
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- Oh, one other thing... - Lisa in Transition 6:36 Jul 14
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- Well, I'm glad I haven't been hanging around here all day, or by now I would suspect that my boy has a fatal disease... - Virginia Dawn 11:08 Jul 14
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- Do the spots blanch? - Jean too 9:58 Jul 14
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- I get this when I p***. For me they are fine pinpoint dots that concentrate around my eyes, nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:03 Jul 14
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- Petechiae are pinpoint-sized hemorrhages of small capillaries in the skin (seems to be exactly what you are describing). The first listed common cause is...... - Margaret H 7:23 Jul 14
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- I usually don't see doctors. I'd recommend a trip today. - Lolly 6:24 Jul 14
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- I thought so, too, BUT remember he's an easy bruiser who is throwing up. I've never... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:29 Jul 14
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- Honestly, I don't know. - Lolly 6:40 Jul 14
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- Yep. It can be serious when they show up. If they were on the arms and legs, I'd be in line after you dialing the phone FOR her. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:03 Jul 14
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- Yep. It can be serious when they show up. If they were on the arms and legs, I'd be in line after you dialing the phone FOR her. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:03 Jul 14
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- Honestly, I don't know. - Lolly 6:40 Jul 14
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- I thought so, too, BUT remember he's an easy bruiser who is throwing up. I've never... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:29 Jul 14
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- Thanks, I'm pretty sure that's what it is, but I had never seen anything like it before. nt - Virginia Dawn 6:05 Jul 14
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- I get those all the time when pregnant (morning sickness!) nt - srjbdl 5:57 Jul 14
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- It sounds like bruising to me - lovemykids 5:55 Jul 14
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- Sounds like broken capillaries to me. Your mommy instinct sounds right. Insert... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:54 Jul 14
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- Depends on the loan and where you get it - anywhere from 1 year to 20 years. - srjbdl 5:59 Jul 14
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- Your best bet. - KidsHappen 7:09 Jul 14 (1)
- You have lots of options! For 2 goldfish, I would either get.... - 2lilreds in NC 6:54 Jul 14
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- Sounds like you have "come back into your right mind"... - Mad Jenny Flint 7:34 Jul 14
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- You are too kind to thank us - love being a cyber pal for you. You, Karen, are a survivor, a person of real staying power. ! nt - OKCyndi 5:57 Jul 14
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- Keep the courage, girl... - Doran 5:40 Jul 14
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- Um, I did this once... - Kelli in TN 5:11 Jul 14
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- I have also had a quick response from the webmaster when I requested a post be deleted (my entire name autofilled, first/maiden/last!). nt - Kristine out of lurking 8:00 Jul 14
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- Oh, that dang autofill!!! Don't you hate it when it does that to you!! nt - Kelli in TN 8:05 Jul 14
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- Oh, that dang autofill!!! Don't you hate it when it does that to you!! nt - Kelli in TN 8:05 Jul 14
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- LOL. I think I remember the fated airshow trip. :) nt - Ria 5:42 Jul 14
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- Kelli, I would have vented if my dh made me go anywhere even if it were only 80 degrees in the shade, LOL. nt - Anna 5:29 Jul 14
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- I have also had a quick response from the webmaster when I requested a post be deleted (my entire name autofilled, first/maiden/last!). nt - Kristine out of lurking 8:00 Jul 14
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- You're welcome. Have you seen the Timechart History of the World? (link) - battlemaiden 5:46 Jul 14
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- Oops. Timechart History of the World (link) - battlemaiden 5:48 Jul 14
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- Looks great - thanks. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 12:30 Jul 14
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- Looks great - thanks. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 12:30 Jul 14
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- Oops. Timechart History of the World (link) - battlemaiden 5:48 Jul 14
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- And an update... - Kelli in TN 8:14 Jul 14
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- Nothing like a good nights sleep & a great pair of jeans:) - Tammyla 8:21 Jul 14
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- Nothing like a good nights sleep & a great pair of jeans:) - Tammyla 8:21 Jul 14
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- Finally a good nights sleep?! There's nothing like it, good for you! nt - Lisa CA 8:05 Jul 14
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- Congratulations! We'll keep praying for you... nt - Kay in Cal 6:57 Jul 14
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- Woo hoo!! A good night's sleep. Yayyyyyy!!! But I still want you to take it easy, Missy! xoxoxo nt - *anj* 5:47 Jul 14
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- Wonderful! (nt) - Giraffe Family 5:43 Jul 14
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- What a breakthrough! So happy for you! And now, a little word from our sponsor...(sm) - Doran 5:42 Jul 14
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- Kelli, I hope you're all through with the vacuuming and other stuff you shouldn't be doing during your recup 8-). nt - Anna 5:22 Jul 14
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- Oh, I could post a picture of my floors and then you would have no doubt! - Kelli in TN 5:37 Jul 14
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- Ankle-biters have been known to successfully wield a vacuum in the past. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:03 Jul 14
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- LOL! Not to mention that money talks!!!... - Kelli in TN 6:09 Jul 14
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- LOL! Not to mention that money talks!!!... - Kelli in TN 6:09 Jul 14
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- Ankle-biters have been known to successfully wield a vacuum in the past. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:03 Jul 14
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- Oh, I could post a picture of my floors and then you would have no doubt! - Kelli in TN 5:37 Jul 14
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- Yayyy! nt. - Kathy in NC 5:02 Jul 14
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- Musings on family vacations (M) - Dana in NC 15:28 Jul 14
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- Here's my 2 cents... - Vkay 7:38 Jul 14
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- Okay, I'm in a posty mood today so I'm gonna give my .02. (m) - Mad Charity 7:36 Jul 14
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- About something you said... - Lisa in Transition 6:07 Jul 14
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- There is a rule of thumb in marriage: each partner gets "say" about their own family of origin (m) - *anj* 5:39 Jul 14
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- I agree with this. nt - WTMindy 7:17 Jul 14
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- I agree with this. nt - WTMindy 7:17 Jul 14
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- I agree with Kelli and (m) - Giraffe Family 5:29 Jul 14
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- Lisa, you can have that close knit extended family that is supportive... - Kelli in TN 5:36 Jul 14
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- Kelli, You are so right (m) - Giraffe Family 5:39 Jul 14
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- Kelli, You are so right (m) - Giraffe Family 5:39 Jul 14
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- Lisa, you can have that close knit extended family that is supportive... - Kelli in TN 5:36 Jul 14
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- Hmmm... - karenciavo 5:23 Jul 14
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- I mostly agree with you Karen... - Kelli in TN 5:31 Jul 14
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- By confront her I just mean saying... - karenciavo 6:05 Jul 14
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- I understand... - Kelli in TN 6:11 Jul 14
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- I understand... - Kelli in TN 6:11 Jul 14
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- By confront her I just mean saying... - karenciavo 6:05 Jul 14
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- I mostly agree with you Karen... - Kelli in TN 5:31 Jul 14
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- I think.... - Kelli in TN 5:06 Jul 14
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- The only redeeming part of the movie was Orlando Bloom's back, IMHO. Yes, the kiss squeaked me out, and the movie on the whole was a dud, for me, at least - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 18:53 Jul 14
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- I'm with you. Very disturbing and .... - Margaret T in GA 10:25 Jul 14
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- Thinking back on the scene with the ...m - Robin 10:02 Jul 14
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- I saw it too and it was ok but.... (spoiler inside) - 2lilreds in NC 6:19 Jul 14
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- I expect (m, spoilers) - Stephanie not in TX 7:18 Jul 14
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- Well, I haven't seen the movie yet, but... - Jenni in KS 8:17 Jul 14
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- Well, I haven't seen the movie yet, but... - Jenni in KS 8:17 Jul 14
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- I expect (m, spoilers) - Stephanie not in TX 7:18 Jul 14
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- Re: Finally saw Dead Man's Chest last night (sm spoiler) - Melissa in NC 4:50 Jul 14
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- More thoughts (m) - Melissa in NC 8:01 Jul 14
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- More thoughts (m) - Melissa in NC 8:01 Jul 14
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- How many weeks? - abbeyej 5:40 Jul 14
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- My 5 yo had a problem with daily hives recently. One night he got out of bed (I was lying next to him) and announced that he was allergic to me!... - Cindy in FL. 5:20 Jul 14
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- For hives, if other conditions are ruled out, I would start with stress. - MarthaB 5:09 Jul 14
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- Will you have an allergy skin test when you see the doctor? m... - Jelly Bean 4:41 Jul 14
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- When did they start and what is different than before that - Sebastian 0:44 Jul 14
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- Personally, I'd start with environmental stuff (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:57 Jul 13
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- I have thought about doing this (m) - Stephanie not in TX 8:06 Jul 14
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- We have had all kinds of schedules (m) - ~FireFly~ 7:50 Jul 14
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- My closest friend here in town does this - hubby works a late shift at airport so live revolves around that. I joke that they are in their own time zone. ;-) nt - JFS iN IL 6:50 Jul 14
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- I would do that in a heartbeat if it was the best option for my family. (nt) - Jackie in AR 6:16 Jul 14
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- I think your husband has a good idea! (m) - Mad Charity 3:28 Jul 14
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- We've had close to this schedule on and off... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 1:08 Jul 14
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- We're very close to this schedule. It works for us for the most part. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:58 Jul 13
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- Hey, my DD went to PS this year. I would take your schedule (m) - camibami 22:00 Jul 13
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- Re: Ok so we already have asked if it is bad if you don't do the extra reading so now the question is(m) - Virginia Dawn 4:47 Jul 14
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- And if you don't mind being grossed out... - Virginia Dawn 5:50 Jul 14
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- And if you don't mind being grossed out... - Virginia Dawn 5:50 Jul 14
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- I like it! I don't recall anyone using it. nt - lovemykids 21:35 Jul 13
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- Okay, until I hear otherwise I will post as...(nt) - Bookworm Mom 21:39 Jul 13
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- make sure you post w/ your New Name and {your former name in parentheses} till teh board flips :-) nt - Peek a Boo 21:56 Jul 13
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- make sure you post w/ your New Name and {your former name in parentheses} till teh board flips :-) nt - Peek a Boo 21:56 Jul 13
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- Okay, until I hear otherwise I will post as...(nt) - Bookworm Mom 21:39 Jul 13
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- Our room that holds 1 kid is 10 x 10. Our rooms that hold 2 kids are about 12 x 14. nt - Julie in CA 13:08 Jul 14
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- We just built a house and the kid's bedrooms are 12x12 (minus the few inches that the actual walls take up. nt - Tracy in Ky 11:03 Jul 14
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- We just moved our boys to a new room... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 4:16 Jul 14
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- My sister and I had an attic bedroom that was configured nearly the same way you are describing (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:43 Jul 13
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- Question - Kimm in WA 20:55 Jul 13
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- The way the attic was laid out (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:21 Jul 13
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- Thanks. (nt) - Kimm in WA 22:00 Jul 13
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- Thanks. (nt) - Kimm in WA 22:00 Jul 13
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- The way the attic was laid out (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:21 Jul 13
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- Question - Kimm in WA 20:55 Jul 13
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- Ha, Ha, Ha...love it. Very inspriational;o) If she can do that I certainly can manage my life. nm - ~FireFly~ 7:59 Jul 14
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- Very funny!! I also liked the post "I'm not what they were looking for!" nt - WTMindy 21:36 Jul 13
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- Oh, my, I Love that post! nt` - Renai 6:57 Jul 14
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- Oh, my, I Love that post! nt` - Renai 6:57 Jul 14
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- She is a riot! I love it! I kept thinking "Tina, you fat lard!" nt - jmgconner 20:55 Jul 13
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- Oh goodie!!... - nancypants 20:30 Jul 13
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- Our almost 16yods went through a phase like that. (sm) - Jenni in KS 5:52 Jul 14
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- It sounds like our boys would enjoy each other! We are in northern OK - let me know if you ever come our way - does he ever do ag shows, etc? nt - OKCyndi 6:00 Jul 14
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- We may be out that way again some day... - Jenni in KS 8:27 Jul 14 (1)
- It sounds like our boys would enjoy each other! We are in northern OK - let me know if you ever come our way - does he ever do ag shows, etc? nt - OKCyndi 6:00 Jul 14
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- One experience... - Kelli in TN 4:21 Jul 14
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- Kelli, thanks so much.........m - OKCyndi 6:11 Jul 14
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- Glad to help....and let me say this.... - Kelli in TN 6:52 Jul 14
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- Pure gold - thanks for more advice - keep 'em coming! nt - OKCyndi 9:00 Jul 14
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- Pure gold - thanks for more advice - keep 'em coming! nt - OKCyndi 9:00 Jul 14
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- Glad to help....and let me say this.... - Kelli in TN 6:52 Jul 14
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- Kelli, thanks so much.........m - OKCyndi 6:11 Jul 14
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- we keep a charity jar - moira 0:13 Jul 14
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- How fun is that??? We keep a big jar on the dryer and use the "laundry change" once a year for something fun. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:24 Jul 13
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- We have a coinstar & LOVE it - I let my change container fill up & love to see what "extra" money I cash in! My girls do this too w/ all their extra change etc.. nt - mel 20:50 Jul 13
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- That's awesome! I wish we had a coinstar here! :^) nt - nancypants 20:15 Jul 13
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- Sleep tight. Dream of mercury-free tuna! Or chocolate, Or global warming, or something board-y. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:04 Jul 13
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- Love it! "something board-y" :^D nt - nancypants 20:10 Jul 13
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- Love it! "something board-y" :^D nt - nancypants 20:10 Jul 13
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- Piggyback question: Best, gentle shampoo for hair like this? nt - Calico Frog 6:19 Jul 14 (1)
- I have the same kind of hair... - Cynthia in OK 20:47 Jul 13 (1)
- Your hair sounds like mine. - Christy in OR 20:12 Jul 13
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- Sorry... it's straight. Very straight. Won't hold a curl at all. Ever. (Get the idea?) LOL. nt - Calico Frog 20:05 Jul 13
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- Same here... - Ellie 22:44 Jul 13
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- Hula class?? - Kelli in TN 4:34 Jul 14
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- I *love* hula. It's quite a workout, too--way more fun than aerobics, lol. :-) - Ellie 8:05 Jul 14
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- I *love* hula. It's quite a workout, too--way more fun than aerobics, lol. :-) - Ellie 8:05 Jul 14
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- Hula class?? - Kelli in TN 4:34 Jul 14
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- Same here... - Ellie 22:44 Jul 13
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- Is it also curly? Or straight? nt - abbeyej 20:02 Jul 13
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- Oh......isin't it AMAZING? I normally **HATE** white chocolate, but this stuff is different....like pure vanilla cream....hard to explain, but really I ABHOR all other white chocolate! (nt) - molly's mom 20:40 Jul 13
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- Yes, actually I'm not much of a white chocolate girl myself but this is... amazing. nt - nancypants 20:42 Jul 13
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- Yes, actually I'm not much of a white chocolate girl myself but this is... amazing. nt - nancypants 20:42 Jul 13
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- Doesn't chocolate have antioxidants (you know-the good stuff that rids your body of toxins)? I say go for it! nt - Lisa in TX 20:13 Jul 13
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- It would help you to revisit The Rules of Chocolate, methinks. (link) - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:00 Jul 13
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- It's probably the late hour, but I'm envisioning Moses -- no, wait, Tzipporah (Mrs. Moses) -- coming down from Mount Sinait with these rules written on two large tablets of white chocolate. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 22:23 Jul 13
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- No, no, no -- I meant Mount "SINAI." nt - AlmostLucy 22:24 Jul 13
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- No, no, no -- I meant Mount "SINAI." nt - AlmostLucy 22:24 Jul 13
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- ROFL! I'm gonna have to share this one around! nt - Ellie 20:05 Jul 13
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- It's probably the late hour, but I'm envisioning Moses -- no, wait, Tzipporah (Mrs. Moses) -- coming down from Mount Sinait with these rules written on two large tablets of white chocolate. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 22:23 Jul 13
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- Oh, white chocolate? That's NASTY stuff. Put it down immediately. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:57 Jul 13
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- You are a true saint. Greater love hath no woman than she volunteers to stand guard over another woman's chocolate. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 22:26 Jul 13
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- Normally I'm in the same boat as you. We don't *keep* (as in, it rarely enters my doors!) chocolate in the house for this very reason. - nancypants 20:11 Jul 13
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- You are a true saint. Greater love hath no woman than she volunteers to stand guard over another woman's chocolate. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 22:26 Jul 13
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- This is great news for fish haters like myself! LOL! Sorry for the destruction of your blissful ignorance! nt - nancypants 19:55 Jul 13
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- Fish hater? How can it be? Well I guess you won't have to worry about accidentally eating too many tuna melts in a month, hmmm? ;) nt - *anj* 19:57 Jul 13
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- I always crave tuna when I'm pregnant. Weird. The worst time to eat tuna is when you are pregnant! nt - Christy in OR 20:13 Jul 13
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- During my first pregnancy, I had a STRONG aversion to tuna. I ended up giving several cans to the cats. (This was eons ago, before there were any mercury warnings.) nt - AlmostLucy 22:33 Jul 13
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- You know the irony here. Tuna is the only fish I will happily eat! LOL! And I crave it (w/ salt and vinegar chips) when pregnant too!!... - nancypants 20:19 Jul 13
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- With salt and vinegar potato chips! YES!!! too funny! - Christy in OR 20:31 Jul 13
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- The closest I came to a steak dinner... - nancypants 20:41 Jul 13
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- The closest I came to a steak dinner... - nancypants 20:41 Jul 13
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- With salt and vinegar potato chips! YES!!! too funny! - Christy in OR 20:31 Jul 13
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- During my first pregnancy, I had a STRONG aversion to tuna. I ended up giving several cans to the cats. (This was eons ago, before there were any mercury warnings.) nt - AlmostLucy 22:33 Jul 13
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- I always crave tuna when I'm pregnant. Weird. The worst time to eat tuna is when you are pregnant! nt - Christy in OR 20:13 Jul 13
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- Fish hater? How can it be? Well I guess you won't have to worry about accidentally eating too many tuna melts in a month, hmmm? ;) nt - *anj* 19:57 Jul 13
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- Oh, nancypants, that's so GREAT! SPAM and Beans, Beans, the Musical. Coming to a theater near you. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:49 Jul 13
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- Gee thanks. Hey I know what causes gas and heartburn... SPAM!!! nt - nancypants 19:45 Jul 13
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- You know, I thought ex-Commodore Norrington looked rather alluringly scruffy. Yowza! nt - Rachel in KY 20:03 Jul 13
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- I thought so too. nt - Ellie 22:45 Jul 13
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- I thought so too. nt - Ellie 22:45 Jul 13
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- Yes, he's in my van right now! :) nt - Niffercoo 19:41 Jul 13
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- Me! I live in Duncanville...email inside. - Susan in TX 6:26 Jul 14
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- you can email me!! - Peek a Boo 22:25 Jul 13
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- Count me in. nt - Lisa in TX 20:14 Jul 13
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- Totally legit! :^D nt - nancypants 18:51 Jul 13
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- "too legit - too legit to quit....." - Karen sn 23:01 Jul 13
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- Excuse me... I believe the proper way to type this is "2 legit, 2 legit 2 quit". I feel better now! (You know I'm kidding!!) ;^P nt - nancypants 9:13 Jul 14
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- teehee - it's been a while since I've heard *that* (NT) - lh 7:31 Jul 14
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- Excuse me... I believe the proper way to type this is "2 legit, 2 legit 2 quit". I feel better now! (You know I'm kidding!!) ;^P nt - nancypants 9:13 Jul 14
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- "too legit - too legit to quit....." - Karen sn 23:01 Jul 13
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- Simpler, simplest. At least that's correct in American English. nt - abbeyej 18:31 Jul 13
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- I don't use it. I think it sounds wrong. I say "more simple" or "less complicated" to get my point across. nt - Rhiannon8404 18:25 Jul 13
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- Re: I don't use it. I think it sounds wrong. I say "more simple" or "less complicated" to get my point across. nt - Laura in GB 18:51 Jul 13
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- I think it has to do with syllables. One or two, use "er, est." (sm) - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:27 Jul 13
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- That's what I was taught. (m) - Mabelen 19:45 Jul 13
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- That's what I was taught. (m) - Mabelen 19:45 Jul 13
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- Good grief....that is supposed to be "grammAr"...sheesh (nm) - Laura in GB 18:53 Jul 13
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- I think it has to do with syllables. One or two, use "er, est." (sm) - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:27 Jul 13
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- Re: I don't use it. I think it sounds wrong. I say "more simple" or "less complicated" to get my point across. nt - Laura in GB 18:51 Jul 13
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- cleaning. . . oh that's what I'm supposed to do with my free time! :) - mrs. whatsit 8:57 Jul 14
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- Flylady routine here. (m) - Tammyla 8:42 Jul 14
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- I always post this, but here I go again.... - WTMindy 8:00 Jul 14
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- I clean early in the morning daily... - LoriM 3:48 Jul 14
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- What, we have to clean too?!? ;) LOL nt - Kisa in CA 21:59 Jul 13 (1)
- I clean before school and after school....fall and spring :0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 21:12 Jul 13
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- Rofl! nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 22:08 Jul 13
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- Here is what I really do....m - Tap, tap, tap 9:51 Jul 14
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- Here is what I really do....m - Tap, tap, tap 9:51 Jul 14
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- Rofl! nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 22:08 Jul 13
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- I clean early in the morning... (and a motivating link) - CED 18:52 Jul 13
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- Thanks for sharing your blog and all those squalor sites...(m) - ~FireFly~ 8:14 Jul 14
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- No nap. I guess I don't need less sleep than average. I wake up without an alarm....also lots of coffee, Mt. Dew. he he (nt) - CED 8:24 Jul 14
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- I need less sleep than average...maybe seven hours. (nt) - CED 8:25 Jul 14
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- I need less sleep than average...maybe seven hours. (nt) - CED 8:25 Jul 14
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- No nap. I guess I don't need less sleep than average. I wake up without an alarm....also lots of coffee, Mt. Dew. he he (nt) - CED 8:24 Jul 14
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- Uh.....between 4:30 amd 7.....AM? How in the world do you do that? nt - happymainemom 20:36 Jul 13
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- Thanks for sharing your blog and all those squalor sites...(m) - ~FireFly~ 8:14 Jul 14
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- Re: We tooks our 6 and 9 yr. old... m - Mom2-3 6:12 Jul 14
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- Re: Thank you all. nm - PirateMom 20:44 Jul 13
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- I have one 9 and two 11... - Lolly 18:55 Jul 13
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- I would not take anyone under the age of 18 (m) - SM 18:39 Jul 13
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- I often go to www.pluggedinonline.com to help me make decisions about movies.... - Kathy in NC 18:29 Jul 13 (1)
- Saw it today w/ 10yo and 14yo - Salminen 18:11 Jul 13
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- This one? - Sandy in Indy 20:04 Jul 13
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- Yes! Thank you! nt - nanik`` 21:06 Jul 13
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- Yes! Thank you! nt - nanik`` 21:06 Jul 13
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- Umm, if Rhiannon8404 has one chocolate bar and then she eats one, how many are left? Just kidding...just wishing I had some chocolate. nt - Rhiannon8404 18:27 Jul 13
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- my SIL was homeschooled and she's very negative about her experience as well. But her beef with hs'ing is all family stuff, not so much the academics. nt - mrs. whatsit 8:54 Jul 14
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- I was proud of my youngest 2 wks ago after she gave her speech in an oratorical.... - Anna 5:08 Jul 14 (1)
- Maybe this is a good reason for us (my family) to pick a private school name...then they can say they went to a small private academy... :0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 21:14 Jul 13
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- That's a good idea! Some of the families on the board wouldn't even have to say *small* :O) ! (sm) - d4pw in So.FLA 21:17 Jul 13
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- LOL! I get asked all the time, its not very exciting though...m - Tap, tap, tap 21:38 Jul 13
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- I'm so glad to know this because the image in my head was... - d4pw in So.FLA 4:53 Jul 14
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- I'm so glad to know this because the image in my head was... - d4pw in So.FLA 4:53 Jul 14
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- LOL! I get asked all the time, its not very exciting though...m - Tap, tap, tap 21:38 Jul 13
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- That's a good idea! Some of the families on the board wouldn't even have to say *small* :O) ! (sm) - d4pw in So.FLA 21:17 Jul 13
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- I was shocked to hear grown homeschoolers tell me... - WendyWords 20:49 Jul 13
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- I guess I'm kind of the same. When I meet someone new, homeschooling is not the first thing I want to talk about. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 7:35 Jul 14
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- I guess I'm kind of the same. When I meet someone new, homeschooling is not the first thing I want to talk about. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 7:35 Jul 14
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- Well, there are people who regret going to public school and private school, too. nt - Ellie 19:33 Jul 13
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- I agree (nt) - mel 21:09 Jul 13
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- VERY true. [Raising hand here.] nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:40 Jul 13
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- I agree (nt) - mel 21:09 Jul 13
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- Well, I'm married to a man that was homeschooled.. - Cheller 19:31 Jul 13
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- I have a good friend who says similar things, but frankly . . . - Luann in ID 18:34 Jul 13
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- "back and forth between homeschool and public school" ... there's part of her problem right there :-/. nt - Ellie 19:31 Jul 13
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- nah-- it was *this* part: "...more family related issues than homeschool related." nt - Peek a Boo -count me in the "family issues growing up" camp! 22:07 Jul 13
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- Yes, I'll agree completely there... nt - abbeyej 5:42 Jul 14
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- Yes, I'll agree completely there... nt - abbeyej 5:42 Jul 14
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- Well, ya know, that's not ALWAYS problematic. May have been for this girl, maybe not. But.. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:39 Jul 13
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- I think that more often than not, its problematic....<sm> - Pamela 21:57 Jul 13
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- Well, we're military, so unless we do boarding school or homeschool, we hop. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:01 Jul 13
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- I went to many schools, as well, but... - Ellie 12:41 Jul 14
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- I went to many schools, as well, but... - Ellie 12:41 Jul 14
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- Well, we're military, so unless we do boarding school or homeschool, we hop. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:01 Jul 13
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- I think that more often than not, its problematic....<sm> - Pamela 21:57 Jul 13
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- nah-- it was *this* part: "...more family related issues than homeschool related." nt - Peek a Boo -count me in the "family issues growing up" camp! 22:07 Jul 13
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- "back and forth between homeschool and public school" ... there's part of her problem right there :-/. nt - Ellie 19:31 Jul 13
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- How old is she? Maybe when she was being homeschooled it was rare and she felt isolated? (m) - Rhiannon8404 18:24 Jul 13
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- Muy mil said there was a young boy; being homeschooled when dh and bil were young and she thought he was wierd... - Robin 10:16 Jul 14
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- She's just out of college and working as a hair stylist. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:10 Jul 13
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- My dc are 28 and 31. And they had many friends who were hsed. nt - Ellie 19:30 Jul 13
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- But even when home schooling was less common, feeling isolated wasn't a *given*... - abbeyej 18:28 Jul 13
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- Muy mil said there was a young boy; being homeschooled when dh and bil were young and she thought he was wierd... - Robin 10:16 Jul 14
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- Granted, I haven't met many adult homeschoolers, but the ones I have met have all said they were grateful for it. nt - OKCyndi 18:21 Jul 13
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- We met a young man who was homeschooled since some time... - Padmé 18:03 Jul 13
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- Wow. I don't even understand what she was saying? - abbeyej 17:56 Jul 13
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- I think she felt that people looked down on her and weren't interested in her because she was hschooled. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:07 Jul 13
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- That's so surprising -- I've *never* had that experience. nt - abbeyej 21:09 Jul 13
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- That's so surprising -- I've *never* had that experience. nt - abbeyej 21:09 Jul 13
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- (btw, I included an article link about grown-up former homeschoolers in the post above -- for those who are interested) nt - abbeyej 21:05 Jul 13
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- Thanks for the link and your posts. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:12 Jul 13
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- Thanks for the link and your posts. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:12 Jul 13
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- I think she felt that people looked down on her and weren't interested in her because she was hschooled. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:07 Jul 13
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- Did she attend college? (nt) - CED 17:56 Jul 13
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- Just wondering - Lucky Mom 19:38 Jul 13
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- no problem (m) - stumped and unspired as to a new board name :) ideas??? 19:56 Jul 13
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- How about the name of that old song, "Luck Be A Lady"? nt - AlmostLucy 22:31 Jul 13
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- How about "One Lucky Mom"? Or "Lucky Ducky"? Or "Lucky Lady"? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:03 Jul 13
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- Re: no problem (m) - Lucky Mom 20:02 Jul 13
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- How about the name of that old song, "Luck Be A Lady"? nt - AlmostLucy 22:31 Jul 13
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- no problem (m) - stumped and unspired as to a new board name :) ideas??? 19:56 Jul 13
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- I've used both ... - profmom 18:58 Jul 13
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- I agree. I, personally, learned much from FIAR. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 12:29 Jul 14
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- I agree. I, personally, learned much from FIAR. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 12:29 Jul 14
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- We're doing FIAR and I own FLL... - Cleo Qc 18:11 Jul 13
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- Thanks. I have a much clearer picture in my mind now. I think I'll get both (thank goodness for ebay:) nt - Still trying to think of a new name (still lacking inspiration:) 20:24 Jul 13
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- This is how I see it too, - Kelli in TN 19:27 Jul 13
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- Thanks. I have a much clearer picture in my mind now. I think I'll get both (thank goodness for ebay:) nt - Still trying to think of a new name (still lacking inspiration:) 20:24 Jul 13
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- I have done both so I will try (m) - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 17:39 Jul 13
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- That's what I thought. The five days in a row might bore us. Is 5 too young for FLL? nt - Lucky Mom 17:53 Jul 13
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- Not if the student is reading by lesson 42 (I think) & writing at same level. nt - Bryan (a mom) 18:01 Jul 13
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- Not if the student is reading by lesson 42 (I think) & writing at same level. nt - Bryan (a mom) 18:01 Jul 13
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- That's what I thought. The five days in a row might bore us. Is 5 too young for FLL? nt - Lucky Mom 17:53 Jul 13
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- Check your post office. Mine sells special books for stamp collecting. They have clear sleeves to slide the stamps into. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 20:01 Jul 13
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- How about one of those self-stick photo albums? nt - NYSue 17:36 Jul 13
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- What do you call a fly with no wings? - Sebastian 0:32 Jul 14
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- I love it! nt - Karen sn 4:52 Jul 14
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- I love it! nt - Karen sn 4:52 Jul 14
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- Ok another slightly grown up joke...What did the fish say when he swan into a cement wall? (m) - Rhiannon8404 23:33 Jul 13
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- (okay, this may offend some) Why did Tigger look inside the toilet? - mel 21:15 Jul 13
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- My 4yob thinks it's funny! nt - Robin in NC 5:59 Jul 14
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- Hilarious! If that offended anyone T.S. ! - Karen sn 22:50 Jul 13
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- I am a huge Winnie the Pooh fan and I found that particular joke... - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 22:17 Jul 13
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- I laughed! But then... - Donna A. 21:21 Jul 13
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- My 4yob thinks it's funny! nt - Robin in NC 5:59 Jul 14
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- Did you hear about the carpenters who formed a brass quartet? - Katherine B. in TX 20:36 Jul 13
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- Why did the apple go out with the plum? - Rhiannon8404 18:29 Jul 13
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- Why didn't the skelleton go to the ball? - Rhiannon8404 18:28 Jul 13
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- Very cute everyone. Thanks, you're all great. nt - Luann in ID 18:22 Jul 13
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- Why did the dog sit in the shade? - Patrice 18:17 Jul 13
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- hehe (nt) - mel 21:11 Jul 13
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- hehe (nt) - mel 21:11 Jul 13
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- What is the capital of Indiana? - Jill W. 17:31 Jul 13
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- What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back? - Donna in OH 17:23 Jul 13
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- Why did the cowboy buy a dachsund? - Rebecca in VA 17:19 Jul 13
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- My ds HATES this joke, but I think it's a scream. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:14 Jul 13
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- I must have your same stick sense of humor because I like it too. :-) Thanks. nt - Luann in ID 17:20 Jul 13
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- I must have your same stick sense of humor because I like it too. :-) Thanks. nt - Luann in ID 17:20 Jul 13
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- Here I am... - Julie in CA 20:49 Jul 13
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- One time when I said something silly and thoughtless (but I thought complimentary) about an ethnic group... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:21 Jul 14
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- I love this! I'm going to remember it and use it any chance I get! :o) nt - Lily Grace 7:22 Jul 14
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- I love this! I'm going to remember it and use it any chance I get! :o) nt - Lily Grace 7:22 Jul 14
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- It works for us, bean dip? :) - Lizzie in MA 5:20 Jul 14
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- "I have kids like that too, and those are the ones I want to keep at home the most!" - Steph 4:14 Jul 14
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- I've had that one before (m) - Sarah CB 22:25 Jul 13
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- I very sweetly say " that is a very common misconception about homeschooling...if you would ever be interested in more information about homeschooling I would be happy to discuss it with you." nt - Tap, tap, tap 21:19 Jul 13
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- Grrrrrrrrrrr I hate it when people say that to me. nt - happymainemom 20:16 Jul 13
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- "Well, it's good to know your limits." nt - PariSarah in NC 20:11 Jul 13
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- "I'm so sorry. How are you and your wife working on that?" nt - Ellie 19:34 Jul 13
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- Zinger! Watch out for Ellie's razor-sharp wit! nt - leslie in tx but a safe distance away ;-) 19:48 Jul 13
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- *SNORT* nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 19:45 Jul 13
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- Zinger! Watch out for Ellie's razor-sharp wit! nt - leslie in tx but a safe distance away ;-) 19:48 Jul 13
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- "Oh, I see. So you really want them to sit for 8 hours a day and learn how to be quiet! I completely understand." :-) nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 19:29 Jul 13
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- "My kids just love that all of their social time is uninterrupted by school & that they get to socialize with people outside of their age group." - Bryan (a mom) 18:03 Jul 13
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- I'm not always quick on my feet in situations like that, but if I were, I would've said (m) - AlmostLucy, who is not known for her tact 18:03 Jul 13
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- This is what I would have said too. Again, he is just another uninformed individual in this regard. nt - nancypants 19:27 Jul 13
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- This is what I would have said too. Again, he is just another uninformed individual in this regard. nt - nancypants 19:27 Jul 13
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- Are there many families in your church that homeschool? If so, I would have said... (m) - Whisperlily 16:54 Jul 13
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- His comment wouldn't have bothered me. I would've simply said: "Yep, my boys are social, too, but this works great for us." (nt) - Colleen 16:39 Jul 13
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- Same here! nt - Shannon in CA 17:33 Jul 13
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- Same here! nt - Shannon in CA 17:33 Jul 13
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- "So are mine! My goodness - we are involved in soooo many activities!" - Ria 16:37 Jul 13
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- Yep, it's my bid!... - Jeanne in Mn 20:41 Jul 13
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- I must have just been lucky. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 23:53 Jul 13
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- I must have just been lucky. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 23:53 Jul 13
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- I must have missed this earlier. I'm glad the surgery went well, and will be praying for her recovery. nt - Jenni in KS 18:10 Jul 13
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- I will be there Saturday! - GVA 17:34 Jul 13
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- By my count that's 4 questions, lol. (answers to all) - Bryan (a mom) 18:29 Jul 13
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- Thanks. Very thick mud. :-) nt - WTMindy 21:07 Jul 13
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- Thanks. Very thick mud. :-) nt - WTMindy 21:07 Jul 13
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- Thank you for sharing this. - lovemykids 20:14 Jul 13
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- Doran - this is so beautiful you made me cry a little more. You a wise woman and very good with words. nt - Karen sn 15:44 Jul 13
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- Me too all the #$)$)@#&)&%*( way..... - Carrie in WA 23:26 Jul 13
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- Carrie and Karen(m) - Mad Charity 3:47 Jul 14
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- Correction ... (m) - Mad Charity 3:54 Jul 14
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- Correction ... (m) - Mad Charity 3:54 Jul 14
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- Carrie and Karen(m) - Mad Charity 3:47 Jul 14
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- Girl, WHEN are you done with school? Soon, right? I know... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:10 Jul 13
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- Sigh. I remember. It's a class in the fall and boards in Dec. You're so very close. Hang in there. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:15 Jul 13
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- Sigh. I remember. It's a class in the fall and boards in Dec. You're so very close. Hang in there. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:15 Jul 13
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- I'm trying to remember.........did you post about a month ago about the funk that occurs before your period? Is this the corresponding time this month? Weren't there some similar women who had some luck with medication? I hope this might be a helpful avenue for you. So sorry about your pain! nt - OKCyndi 18:27 Jul 13
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- I was thinking the same thing. Not to make.. - Doran 19:55 Jul 13
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- I was thinking the same thing. Not to make.. - Doran 19:55 Jul 13
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- (((Karen))) I am sorry for your pain. I don't know if this will help ... - Peggy in Va 17:53 Jul 13
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- Karen, I can empathize. m (Christian content) - Donna in OH 16:27 Jul 13
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- (((Karen))) I am sorry you are getting such a raw deal... - Mad Jenny Flint 16:07 Jul 13
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- Karen, I'm so sorry you are going through this!... - WTMindy 16:03 Jul 13
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- (((Karen))) I'm wishing you could come over for tea... - battlemaiden 16:01 Jul 13
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- So sorry, no other words will do! Hang in there! nm - Whitney in KY 15:56 Jul 13
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- Honestly it's always been this way... - GVA 4:42 Jul 14
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- Re: crime in Washington D.C.. Does anyone live near DC and can comment on this? - Josie 19:36 Jul 13
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- Oh MY! We are moving toDC (Woodbridge,VA) in two weeks! (m) - camibami 19:27 Jul 13
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- I'd still include D.C. in my plans if I were you. Put in perspective, you're still very safe. (nt) - Colleen 16:40 Jul 13
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- Ignorance is bliss. I was there w/ 4 kiddos on Tuesday. We were fine. Felt safe. No problems. Took the Metro. Whew. nt - Ria 16:13 Jul 13
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- Battlemaiden...I thought about calling you, but you are pg and didn't need to be tromping around on the Mall in the heat. Missed you, though! :) nt - Ria 16:17 Jul 13
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- I wish you would have! I would have been glad to come "inta' town". - battlemaiden 18:10 Jul 13
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- OOOOHHHH! Yes! We'll go with you! :) - Ria 18:15 Jul 13
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- OOOOHHHH! Yes! We'll go with you! :) - Ria 18:15 Jul 13
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- I wish you would have! I would have been glad to come "inta' town". - battlemaiden 18:10 Jul 13
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- Battlemaiden...I thought about calling you, but you are pg and didn't need to be tromping around on the Mall in the heat. Missed you, though! :) nt - Ria 16:17 Jul 13
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- We were there in May and we were amazed at how safe we felt.... - WTMindy 16:05 Jul 13
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- Crime on the mall is nearly unheard of during the day. The recent June and July crime spree is *primarily*... - battlemaiden 15:53 Jul 13
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- Hey Battlemaiden....that normally is the case but not so recently (m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:02 Jul 13
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- I haven't heard about any of this on local news radio, it must be... - battlemaiden 16:06 Jul 13
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- I heard about the daytime attacks on the Mall, too. nt - MarthaB 8:38 Jul 14
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- I heard about the daytime attacks on the Mall, too. nt - MarthaB 8:38 Jul 14
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- P.S.-Not saying I wouldn't go right now, just letting people know the situation who may not be aware, which is what the bad guys like...(nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:04 Jul 13
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- I haven't heard about any of this on local news radio, it must be... - battlemaiden 16:06 Jul 13
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- Hey Battlemaiden....that normally is the case but not so recently (m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:02 Jul 13
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- I've hesitated this past week to post this, at the risk of sounding like an alarmist, but since you asked....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 15:41 Jul 13
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- thank you for posting this - hpymomof3 16:33 Jul 13
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- Just a thought but if you don't go to D.C. you might consider Old Town Alexandria and Mt. Vernon. :-) nt - Peggy in Va 18:04 Jul 13
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- Or Fredricksburg! nt - battlemaiden 18:12 Jul 13
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- Or Fredricksburg! nt - battlemaiden 18:12 Jul 13
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- Not sure of the route you're taking between OH and VA, but (m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 17:04 Jul 13
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- Just a thought but if you don't go to D.C. you might consider Old Town Alexandria and Mt. Vernon. :-) nt - Peggy in Va 18:04 Jul 13
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- thank you for posting this - hpymomof3 16:33 Jul 13
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- Not there now, but used to live there-- - katalaska 15:16 Jul 13
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- actually it has been all over the place - hpymomof3 15:25 Jul 13
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- actually it has been all over the place - hpymomof3 15:25 Jul 13
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- So sorry to hear this...condolences to your ds:( nm - ~FireFly~ 8:36 Jul 14
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- Remember the far side? There was a cartoon (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:03 Jul 13
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- Oh no! I've been telling my DS about Thomas, and he was sorry to hear of his demise. Wants to know if your 4 yo cried. nt - Michelle T 15:56 Jul 13
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- He did. Big crocodile tears. :o(. nt - threelops 16:07 Jul 13
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- He did. Big crocodile tears. :o(. nt - threelops 16:07 Jul 13
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- They jump from shallow pond to shallow pond picking the best nest spot... - Padmé 15:41 Jul 13
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- AH HA! So....just like humans - their hormones get them in trouble. Well that explains it! nt - Karen sn 15:45 Jul 13
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- AH HA! So....just like humans - their hormones get them in trouble. Well that explains it! nt - Karen sn 15:45 Jul 13
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- As long as he is moist, he may still be alive ... - mull-berry 15:04 Jul 13
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- Um, not the least bit moist. It was a pretty grizzly scene. But thanks. nt - threelops 15:08 Jul 13
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- Um, not the least bit moist. It was a pretty grizzly scene. But thanks. nt - threelops 15:08 Jul 13
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- why do these fish commit suicide? nt - Karen sn 15:01 Jul 13
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- After his misadventures of the past 2 weeks, I can't say that I blame him. ;o(. nt - threelops 15:25 Jul 13
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- After his misadventures of the past 2 weeks, I can't say that I blame him. ;o(. nt - threelops 15:25 Jul 13
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- Crushing....he was...well...one of us...you know? Tell your son we virtually enjoyed his fish while he lived. nt - battlemaiden 15:00 Jul 13
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- Thanks, will do. nt - threelops 15:24 Jul 13
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- Thanks, will do. nt - threelops 15:24 Jul 13
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- So the boys are older? (m) - Ria 16:21 Jul 13
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- I would allow the boy over alone but mom needs to come w/ little girl (m) - Gigi 15:51 Jul 13
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- I think Gigi has excellent advice here. nt - Rhiannon8404 16:21 Jul 13
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- I think Gigi has excellent advice here. nt - Rhiannon8404 16:21 Jul 13
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- Be honest with her... - Rebecca in VA 15:41 Jul 13
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- I just have to say, as mom to a ds who could easily be just like this little girl... - Kay in Cal 19:27 Jul 13
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- Thanks for this response, Kay! I honestly don't think this is a parenting issue. - lovemykids 21:07 Jul 13
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- Thank you so much for posting this. nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 19:43 Jul 13
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- Thanks for this response, Kay! I honestly don't think this is a parenting issue. - lovemykids 21:07 Jul 13
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- I just have to say, as mom to a ds who could easily be just like this little girl... - Kay in Cal 19:27 Jul 13
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- I walk in the other mom's shoes - and have no advice.......nt - Karen sn 14:57 Jul 13
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- Reminds me of the eagles/vultures/coyotes hanging around just beyond our yard when a stillborn calf was out there not long ago! (nt) - Colleen 16:42 Jul 13
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- We get turkey vultures around here a lot. I've seen 10-15 at a time circling our field, by the cattails, or near the river. Sometimes... - Jenni in KS 14:14 Jul 13
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- LOL. I'm expecting a bunch of them over my gunned-down groundhog by morning. nt - Ria 16:22 Jul 13
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- LOL. I'm expecting a bunch of them over my gunned-down groundhog by morning. nt - Ria 16:22 Jul 13
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- Quick - go read a Hank the Cowdog book to your kiddos! :) nt - readwithem 14:11 Jul 13
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- Ds loves Hank. I do too. nt - Tracy in Ky 14:27 Jul 13
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- Aren't Wallace and Junior a kick? Did you read the one where Alfred got lost....m - Rachel in KY 14:13 Jul 13
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- Ds loves Hank. I do too. nt - Tracy in Ky 14:27 Jul 13
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- Thank you to the woman who said they'd pray for me. - Louise 5:17 Jul 14
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- This is exactly why I *never* post personal prayer requests or info - look what happens!! nt - mel 21:21 Jul 13
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- Not always, though. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:41 Jul 13
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- Not always, though. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:41 Jul 13
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- While we're noticing all the posters w/your IP address... sorry I falsely accused... (financial info inside)... - Anna 14:46 Jul 13
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- Interesting. Is it me, or are you posting under three names, from at least two different states? nt - Rachel in KY 14:10 Jul 13
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- Whoops. My bad. Six names. nt - Rachel in KY 14:16 Jul 13
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- A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing... - Jolee 14:40 Jul 13
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- I made no accusation. Merely an observation. nt - Rachel in KY 18:25 Jul 13
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- I made no accusation. Merely an observation. nt - Rachel in KY 18:25 Jul 13
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- Did I count wrong? I got 8. nt - Anna 14:22 Jul 13
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- One of the names was "Nancy in MI". I've know the REAL Nancy in MI for a while now. Mon night I was sitting next to her in B&N 8-). nt - Anna 14:32 Jul 13
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- Yes, just FTR, I am NOT "Louise" and I am NOT being irresponsible with our finances (unless you count buying too many books)! nt - Nancy in MI 14:46 Jul 13
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- No, Nancy, we are responsibly educating our dc w/our book buying! (Always give this answer ;-). nt - Anna 14:48 Jul 13
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- Oh, I like this one! I'm going to use it! :) (nt) - Nancy in MI 15:58 Jul 13
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- Oh, I like this one! I'm going to use it! :) (nt) - Nancy in MI 15:58 Jul 13
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- No, Nancy, we are responsibly educating our dc w/our book buying! (Always give this answer ;-). nt - Anna 14:48 Jul 13
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- Yes, just FTR, I am NOT "Louise" and I am NOT being irresponsible with our finances (unless you count buying too many books)! nt - Nancy in MI 14:46 Jul 13
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- I may have counted wrong. I got confused! nt - Rachel in KY 14:24 Jul 13
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- One of the names was "Nancy in MI". I've know the REAL Nancy in MI for a while now. Mon night I was sitting next to her in B&N 8-). nt - Anna 14:32 Jul 13
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- I think they're all on AOL. nt - abbeyej 14:20 Jul 13
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- I checked, too. I don't think all these familiar names could be the same person. (sm) - Jenni in KS 14:32 Jul 13
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- Neither am I, and I think I proved that today, LOL! nt - Rachel in KY 14:34 Jul 13
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- It took me a while to figure how to do it, too 8-). nt - Anna 14:33 Jul 13
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- Neither am I, and I think I proved that today, LOL! nt - Rachel in KY 14:34 Jul 13
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- What's the significance of them all being AOL? nt - Anna 14:23 Jul 13
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- AOL will recycle the same IP address over and over... - abbeyej 14:31 Jul 13
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- Abbey, I'm trying to understand this but how can you tell a poster is w/AOL? nt - Anna 14:40 Jul 13
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- Well... - abbeyej 15:01 Jul 13
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- Ohhh, thanks for explaining that. nt - Anna 15:27 Jul 13
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- Ohhh, thanks for explaining that. nt - Anna 15:27 Jul 13
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- Well... - abbeyej 15:01 Jul 13
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- Okay. I get it. But is that a lot of people on this board to be assigned the same AOL number in one day? m - Rachel in KY 14:36 Jul 13
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- No, not really. - abbeyej 15:03 Jul 13
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- No, not really. - abbeyej 15:03 Jul 13
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- Ahhhh. Now why does AOL do that? nt - Anna 14:33 Jul 13
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- Abbey, I'm trying to understand this but how can you tell a poster is w/AOL? nt - Anna 14:40 Jul 13
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- AOL will recycle the same IP address over and over... - abbeyej 14:31 Jul 13
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- What does that mean? Did I screw up? nt - Rachel in KY 14:22 Jul 13
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- No... :o) - abbeyej 14:33 Jul 13
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- I remember the last time you tried to explain this, and at the time... - Rachel in KY 14:39 Jul 13
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- I remember the last time you tried to explain this, and at the time... - Rachel in KY 14:39 Jul 13
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- No... :o) - abbeyej 14:33 Jul 13
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- I checked, too. I don't think all these familiar names could be the same person. (sm) - Jenni in KS 14:32 Jul 13
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- A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing... - Jolee 14:40 Jul 13
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- Whoops. My bad. Six names. nt - Rachel in KY 14:16 Jul 13
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- Hugs and prayers. Don't be too hard on yourself. You can change -- bravo! nt - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 14:09 Jul 13
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- I will pray for you, Louise. nt - Tracy in Ky 14:07 Jul 13
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- Praying. (sm) - Jenni in KS 14:07 Jul 13
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- As one who is preparing to sell one of my own, I rejoice with you!!! :-D nt - Sharon in SC 15:01 Jul 13
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- Great!! Now, I've got one you can buy in Michigan!!!LOL(sort of)!! nm - Melissa in FL 15:01 Jul 13
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- Congratulations! nt - BirkenKathy 14:43 Jul 13
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- Oh, good for you folks! I'm glad it turned out well. Continued best wishes on your new home. (nt) - MFS 14:36 Jul 13
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- If she scored in the 50% range, that would mean she scored higher than 50% of the kids her age/grade. (m) - Whisperlily 13:59 Jul 13
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- are we talking percentiles? nt - Karen sn 13:45 Jul 13
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- the scores were given in raw percentages (m) - katalaska 13:51 Jul 13
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- ITBS results should be provided in percentiles and stanines. - Claire 14:52 Jul 13
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- In that case, I'm going to contact the school district and ask them for a different report (m) - katalaska 15:06 Jul 13
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- That's the type of results I've always gotten from ITBS tests. - Whisperlily 15:10 Jul 13
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- they provided raw percentages... - katalaska 15:12 Jul 13
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- Ask for a copy of the actual ITBS reporting forms for your student. - Claire 17:03 Jul 13
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- Ask for a copy of the actual ITBS reporting forms for your student. - Claire 17:03 Jul 13
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- they provided raw percentages... - katalaska 15:12 Jul 13
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- That's the type of results I've always gotten from ITBS tests. - Whisperlily 15:10 Jul 13
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- In that case, I'm going to contact the school district and ask them for a different report (m) - katalaska 15:06 Jul 13
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- ITBS results should be provided in percentiles and stanines. - Claire 14:52 Jul 13
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- the scores were given in raw percentages (m) - katalaska 13:51 Jul 13
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- From another perspective... english dot Aljazeera dot net. Military... janes dot com. nt - MarthaB 5:02 Jul 14
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- From Israel's perspective, you could try debka.com. nt - MarthaB 14:39 Jul 13
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- That would be very sad if you were a worm... ( :0( }}}}}}}}}}}]]]]]}}}}}}}]]]]]]]]]}}}}}}) nt - Tap, tap, tap 21:26 Jul 13
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- Thanks. Rough few days, and that made me smile!! nt - Kimm in WA 16:35 Jul 13
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- I love that bumper sticker! : ) (nt) - Colleen 16:16 Jul 13
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- Have you ever watched Babylon 5? (m) - Stephanie not in TX 16:05 Jul 13
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- LOL!! Oh, thanks for that! I've been debating watching this series *AGAIN* - Debra in CO 22:17 Jul 13
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- LOL! Babylon 5 is my favorite show ever. I remember that scene well. (nt) - Sherrill in VA 16:21 Jul 13
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- LOL!! Oh, thanks for that! I've been debating watching this series *AGAIN* - Debra in CO 22:17 Jul 13
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- If you're talking about the laundry hokey-pokey... it seems to be what it's "all about" here! - Whisperlily 14:27 Jul 13
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- Just do it. nt - Doran 14:16 Jul 13
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- I don't have any trouble "shakin' it all about!!" :-) nt - Just Me 13:37 Jul 13
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- What do mean "What if" - Honey, the hokey-pokey *is* what it's all about! So "turn yourself around...."nt - Karen sn 13:13 Jul 13
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- Then I'm putting my whole self in! nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 13:07 Jul 13
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- LOL! Great Answer!!!! nt - Peek a Boo -who *loves* the hokey pokey .....Shakespeare style :-P 22:15 Jul 13
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- LOL! Great Answer!!!! nt - Peek a Boo -who *loves* the hokey pokey .....Shakespeare style :-P 22:15 Jul 13
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- Thanks to you both. At least I know I can switch up the shirts with the skirts! nt - Holly in FL 13:39 Jul 13
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- I agree that it goes equally with both, but my preference would be pink--and I'm not usually into pink:o) nt - Jenni in KS 13:26 Jul 13
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- Equally well with both, but my personal preference would be light turquoise. (nt) - JS in FL 12:58 Jul 13
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- I think it sounds great...(sm) - Doran 14:20 Jul 13
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- My son makes sugar free chocolate pudding, mixed with cool whip, freeze for a bit and that's it. He's diabetic and we just started once a week dessert. nt - Shannon in CA 13:20 Jul 13
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- My fil likes the sugar-free Jell-O--you could consider a Jell-O fruit salad. nt - katalaska 12:52 Jul 13
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- I think that SWB would be pleased to know.... - Kelli in TN 13:39 Jul 13
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- I LOVE your final comment: "Read it every year and be inspired, not burdened." Thanks! nt - katalaska 13:41 Jul 13
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- I LOVE your final comment: "Read it every year and be inspired, not burdened." Thanks! nt - katalaska 13:41 Jul 13
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- You take from it what you want, and blithely ignore the rest. :) nt - Ria 13:08 Jul 13
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- Okay, Don't Panic. First step is not to panic. ... - Jacqui in mo 11:58 Jul 13
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- Yes, take a hint from FLL and fold in poetry memorization with grammar (m) - Sherrill in VA 12:37 Jul 13
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- Yes, take a hint from FLL and fold in poetry memorization with grammar (m) - Sherrill in VA 12:37 Jul 13
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- a lot of us *don't* lol! BUT - Peek a Boo 11:50 Jul 13
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- My 10 and 8yo dss love these. We are pretty conservative. nt - Noelle 4:58 Jul 14
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- some of the main good characters don't survive - Sebastian 0:24 Jul 14
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- My ds, 9yo, started reading these books at Christmas and loves them but... - Heather in ON 20:41 Jul 13
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- Lots of fighting and name calling, but the good guys always wins and my 9yos digs them.nt. - Ida 20:31 Jul 13
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- We've listened to the book on tape (6 hours on a roadtrip!) and I thought... - Christine in Round Rock 20:05 Jul 13
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- No, they are well done. My two oldest (11 and 9) love them. (m) - Kate CA 13:18 Jul 13
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- We absolutely love these books. My 9 yr old has read many of them. :) nt - Ria 13:09 Jul 13
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- Not that I can think of. My 5 yo has listened - KarenNC 12:17 Jul 13
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- *I* didn't care for Redwall at all... - Ellie 11:52 Jul 13
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- My oldest started reading them at about that age and reported no problems. (m) - Mad Charity 11:32 Jul 13
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- Sounds like your dinner conversation followed the same tracks as mine? (m) - Bryan (a mom) 12:49 Jul 13
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- I can't decide whether to send the kids to their room so I can watch the 24hour news channels, or take them to the park so I can find some sand and bury my head... nt - abbeyej 15:33 Jul 13
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- At dinner tonight I said ix-nay to elevision-tay. Everything you need to know (plus some) is on the net. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:10 Jul 13
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- Gosh that sounds bad, we are NOT dinner television watchers! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:40 Jul 13
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- Gosh that sounds bad, we are NOT dinner television watchers! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:40 Jul 13
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- At dinner tonight I said ix-nay to elevision-tay. Everything you need to know (plus some) is on the net. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:10 Jul 13
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- I agree, it's been (rattling around) in my mind for a while. (m) - Whisperlily 13:06 Jul 13
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- The definition is "a war in which the major nations of the world are involved" (NT) - Désirée 12:58 Jul 13
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- I can't decide whether to send the kids to their room so I can watch the 24hour news channels, or take them to the park so I can find some sand and bury my head... nt - abbeyej 15:33 Jul 13
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- One can of cream soda, three children. (nt) - CED 11:23 Jul 13
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- LOL! nt. - Whisperlily 12:47 Jul 13
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- ROTFLOL!! (nt) - Peek a Boo 11:52 Jul 13
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- LOL! nt. - Whisperlily 12:47 Jul 13
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- If you have even a small strip along a wall... - Julie in CA 13:03 Jul 13
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- Very creative--tell me more (questions inside) - katalaska 13:34 Jul 13
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- Very creative--tell me more (questions inside) - katalaska 13:34 Jul 13
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- Sounds like a good idea. :) nt - Lisa CA 11:32 Jul 13
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- Another option - MelissaJ 11:29 Jul 13
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- I did something kind of similar, except that I used colored file folders.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:49 Jul 13
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- This is what I'm doing this year. I bought an accordian timeline at the conference this year and it goes in a 3-ring binder. nt - battlemaiden 11:48 Jul 13
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- I can buy it?? Where? I haven't done mine yet and would love to buy it. TIA nt - MelissaJ 11:50 Jul 13
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- I was going to look for it, but give me a bit- I have to settle the littles. nt - battlemaiden 11:54 Jul 13
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- Here it is (link) - battlemaiden 12:05 Jul 13
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- Thank you I have been feeling time poor trying to pull it all together.nt - MelissaJ 12:15 Jul 13
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- Thank you I have been feeling time poor trying to pull it all together.nt - MelissaJ 12:15 Jul 13
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- Here it is (link) - battlemaiden 12:05 Jul 13
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- I was going to look for it, but give me a bit- I have to settle the littles. nt - battlemaiden 11:54 Jul 13
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- I can buy it?? Where? I haven't done mine yet and would love to buy it. TIA nt - MelissaJ 11:50 Jul 13
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- I did something kind of similar, except that I used colored file folders.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:49 Jul 13
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- Another option - MelissaJ 11:29 Jul 13
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- Here's the link you referenced (link only) - katalaska 11:58 Jul 13
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- Here's the link you referenced (link only) - katalaska 11:58 Jul 13
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- You can use Ice Down or similar frozen wraps - Claire 14:59 Jul 13
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- Swimming is a workout (m) - MrsGriffin 13:41 Jul 13
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- Drench your tshirt with cool water, wring it out to get rid of drips, and put it back on. Add a fan and you'll stay cool as can be! nt - DKinTX 13:17 Jul 13
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- Hmm...that's a stumper. Maybe try speeding up your metablolism so you don't have to work out so long. - Lisa in TX 12:47 Jul 13
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- Try placing a cold hand towel around your neck also spritz the bends of your arms... - Lisa CA 11:35 Jul 13
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- Yep! I can help. - Kellawell 11:02 Jul 13
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- Can you do shorter stints... - Midwest Momma 11:01 Jul 13
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- Can you do shorter stints... - Midwest Momma 11:01 Jul 13
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- This sounds kind of silly, but my son wears an ice pack under his hat when he mows the lawn in our high 90's weather.nt - Virginia Dawn 10:59 Jul 13
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- Our house is grey with forrest green shutters and trim. I love it. nt - Rhiannon8404 15:41 Jul 13
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- Thanks for all the input. I will keep everyone's advice in mind. Thanks to those that think the house is cute. (m) - Trella in LA 15:25 Jul 13
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- Are there other houses already built near by? You'll want to be different than your next door neighbors. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 15:06 Jul 13
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- No, it looks like ours will be the first built on the street and surrounding streets. Thanks for the input. nt - Trella in LA 15:20 Jul 13
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- No, it looks like ours will be the first built on the street and surrounding streets. Thanks for the input. nt - Trella in LA 15:20 Jul 13
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- We have gray siding with wedgewood blue trim and a slate roof....We receive lots of compliments! nt - Kelly in VA 13:25 Jul 13
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- Hey Trella, - Jen In MS 13:03 Jul 13
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- And to answer your question.... - Jen In MS 13:08 Jul 13
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- I always love the way you decorate so I value your opinion. I wish you could come with me Saturday:) (m) - Trella in LA 13:45 Jul 13 (2)
- And to answer your question.... - Jen In MS 13:08 Jul 13
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- Cute house plan. (m) - JS in FL 13:03 Jul 13
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- Personally, I would go with the darkest shade of your choices. I think it would give this home more "character" (and wouldn't show dirt as much). nt - Sharon in SC 12:21 Jul 13
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- Re: I need help deciding on which color of siding I want on our new house... - Tracey 11:19 Jul 13
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- I wish I knew what color stone clay is. My sales agent called (m) - Trella in LA 11:33 Jul 13 (1)
- I like gray. nt - gandpsmommy 11:07 Jul 13
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- Cute house! The only real suggestion I can make is stay away from light colors. I know here in VA we have red clay that stains the houses I can only imagine what LA is like :-) (nt). - Peggy in Va 11:02 Jul 13
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- I don't know which is "best" - that's probably personal opinion . . . - KH 10:46 Jul 13
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- 1. No, but I have just used a sheet of felt taped over cardboard. 2. No... we're doing geography instead of history this coming year (ds is K4). 3. If you find out, let me know. nt - Kay in Cal 19:31 Jul 13
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- 1. I glued felt on the back of our whiteboard; 2. LOL!...My oldest is 14 and imo unless you have the time and the love, I'd skip it. 3. No clue :). nt - Call Me Cordelia 12:45 Jul 13
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- I did intense history for K-3 and neither of my kids remembers much about it at all. nt - Katherine B. in TX 11:51 Jul 13
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- I wouldn't do history in K. I would do more of a social studies... - Lisa CA 11:40 Jul 13
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- #1 -yes #2- yes. the kindergarten homeschooling police will send you daily pop-up citations :-P #3: you need to take the WTM Name-Generator Quiz!! - Peek a Boo 11:08 Jul 13
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- We didn't do any Official History until the dc were at least 9ish... - Ellie 11:03 Jul 13
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- When my boys were little I made them a felt board. (m) - Peggy in Va 10:56 Jul 13
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- Thanks for the ideas!nt - gandpsmommy 11:04 Jul 13
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- I love making flannel boards. I have used foam core and wood for my back and another teacher I worked with use those foam insulation boards. (m) - MelissaJ 10:59 Jul 13
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- This just occured to me re: felt board idea (m) - Peggy in Va 10:58 Jul 13
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- Thanks for the ideas!nt - gandpsmommy 11:04 Jul 13
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- I just bought my first Gap bra a few days ago & LOVE it!!! nt - mel 21:23 Jul 13
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- I was pretty excited that I bought 4 today! - Joni 20:56 Jul 13
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- LOL! I was just thinking this morning what a joy it is not to have to wear a bra. : ) (nt) - Colleen 16:46 Jul 13
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- Lol, believe me, if I were an appropriate shape to skip it, I would. ;o) Since I'm not, I'd *really* like one that *fits*, lol! nt - abbeyej 5:27 Jul 14
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- Girl! I don't wear a bra except when I go somewhere or company is coming! Maybe that is why only having one works so well for me--it doesn't get much use lol! nt - Tracy in Ky 17:12 Jul 13
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- Lol, believe me, if I were an appropriate shape to skip it, I would. ;o) Since I'm not, I'd *really* like one that *fits*, lol! nt - abbeyej 5:27 Jul 14
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- I must have 10-15 bras and none currently fit. I refuse to drop the $ until I stop the nursing, exercising, pregnant cycle. My bo*ks are in a constant state of flux these days. nt - battlemaiden 11:07 Jul 13
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- SIX???? Wow. To own 6 bras. I own ONE that fits, and I can't even buy another like it because VS - Tracy in Ky 10:50 Jul 13
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- I've noticed some irregularity in VS sizes. Maybe a different size would actually fit. (sm) - Jenni in KS 13:35 Jul 13
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- Now you've dashed my hopes Tracey... - Jacqui in mo 12:05 Jul 13
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- I don't know where else to go. I *have* to have some padding so I can't use a training bra. My VS bra looks so natural. Sigh. nt - Tracy in Ky 12:42 Jul 13
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- I like the Gilligan and O'Malley bras at Target. (m) - JS in FL 12:51 Jul 13
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- Thank you! I will check it out. :) nt - Tracy in Ky 13:53 Jul 13
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- Thank you! I will check it out. :) nt - Tracy in Ky 13:53 Jul 13
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- I like the Gilligan and O'Malley bras at Target. (m) - JS in FL 12:51 Jul 13
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- I don't know where else to go. I *have* to have some padding so I can't use a training bra. My VS bra looks so natural. Sigh. nt - Tracy in Ky 12:42 Jul 13
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- The 3 I have left are falling apart. In fact...m - Holly in FL 11:08 Jul 13
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- Sorry. They don't generally carry my size either. - abbeyej 10:55 Jul 13
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- I recently discovered that my 36 DD bras were WAAAAAYYY off the mark.... - Rachel in KY 11:53 Jul 13
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- I really need to do this... Thanks for reminding me. nt - abbeyej 13:54 Jul 13
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- I really need to do this... Thanks for reminding me. nt - abbeyej 13:54 Jul 13
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- I recently discovered that my 36 DD bras were WAAAAAYYY off the mark.... - Rachel in KY 11:53 Jul 13
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- I've noticed some irregularity in VS sizes. Maybe a different size would actually fit. (sm) - Jenni in KS 13:35 Jul 13
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- In my case that would be what "big things" make our day! ;^) (couldn't resist).... (sm) - nancypants 10:30 Jul 13
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- When I was talking with the sale clerk...m - Holly in FL 11:05 Jul 13
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- When I was talking with the sale clerk...m - Holly in FL 11:05 Jul 13
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- I that see sides have been taken. nt - Virginia Dawn 10:32 Jul 13
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- Haven't read that far. I'm kinda afraid to. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:06 Jul 13
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- Haven't read that far. I'm kinda afraid to. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:06 Jul 13
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- Did Lebanon strike first and Israel retaliate? Not sure what I'm hearing. So sad. nt - Jean in Wisc. 10:26 Jul 13
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- I *think* Lebanon kidnapped soldiers and Israel didn't appreciate it. With... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:05 Jul 13
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- Yes, Lebanon kidnapped Israeli soldiers, intention is to escalate the situation. nt - Michelle T 12:16 Jul 13
(3)
- Hizbullah captured them. They apparently have a voice in the Lebanese government, like a political party, but are not the government in its totality, kwim? - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:44 Jul 13
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- Kate, thanks for the clarification. I misspoke, of course. It's... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:12 Jul 13
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- Oh Kate. . .(((hug))) - Bryan (a mom) 12:55 Jul 13
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- Kate, thanks for the clarification. I misspoke, of course. It's... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:12 Jul 13
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- Hizbullah captured them. They apparently have a voice in the Lebanese government, like a political party, but are not the government in its totality, kwim? - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:44 Jul 13
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- Yes, Lebanon kidnapped Israeli soldiers, intention is to escalate the situation. nt - Michelle T 12:16 Jul 13
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- I *think* Lebanon kidnapped soldiers and Israel didn't appreciate it. With... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:05 Jul 13
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- Lord have mercy. nt - Kim in NV 10:26 Jul 13
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- Wow, we have our first puppy. A boy! nt - Robin 10:38 Jul 13
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- Wow. This is exciting. Go dog, go. nt - battlemaiden 11:09 Jul 13
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- *Mom* doesn't quite know what to do. Will she get it? nt - Robin 10:39 Jul 13
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- Wow. This is exciting. Go dog, go. nt - battlemaiden 11:09 Jul 13
(0)
- Here is some info on labor - Tap, tap, tap 10:29 Jul 13
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- Thank you so much...m - Robin 18:18 Jul 13
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- Thank you so much...m - Robin 18:18 Jul 13
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- I hope it goes well for her!! (and you!) nt - nancypants 10:29 Jul 13
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- You need to get the ones that are enteric coated. - KidsHappen 7:30 Jul 14
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- You must not skimp of these! - April in VA 11:23 Jul 13
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- I have read that fishy burbs mean that your body is having difficulty digesting the oil. nt - Sarahas4 11:22 Jul 13
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- Taking them at the beginning of a meal takes care of this problem for us! nt - profmom 11:20 Jul 13
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- I take Carlson's Fish Oil (liquid) and rarely have that problem. nt - Holly in FL 10:28 Jul 13
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- Did you get capsules with an enteric coating?... - TXSusan 10:15 Jul 13
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- Sam's has a huge bottle of enteric coated - best price. nm - LNC 10:25 Jul 13
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- Sam's has a huge bottle of enteric coated - best price. nm - LNC 10:25 Jul 13
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- Not taking Omega 3s, here, but I *had* to say.... - Jill, OK in VA 10:12 Jul 13
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- ROFLOL! And, hey... (m) - Debra in TX 12:54 Jul 13
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- Think of me, willya? - Jill, OK in VA 13:13 Jul 13
- ROFLOL! And, hey... (m) - Debra in TX 12:54 Jul 13
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