Kris
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. . . I hate living in Podunk.
I stopped by the bookstore today to pick up SWB's new history book. Not only did they not have it, they couldn't even find it in the system.
Not the end of the world, I know -- but I wanted it *now* and I don't have it and if I lived anywhere near civilization, it would be mine! Tonight!
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One of my dc just brought in a flyer w/ a picture of a lost cat. I saw a cat that looked just like it on Friday. It had used up all of it's 9 lives, and was in the middle of the road. I have no way of knowing for sure, but .....
Do I call and say "Has your cat been missing since Friday?" and then explain what I saw, or ......?????
I think I would want to know, but, maybe I wouldn't. Ick. I don't want to make this call. :(
What would you do?
Would you want to get that call?
I would absolutely want to know. Out here in the boonies, our critters have disappeared. We've lost a cat and a dog that just never came home one night. We're pretty sure "something" got them. We also lost one dog that got hit by a car. They came down and told me about it. I could tell it was hard for the man who hit him, but it wasn't his fault -- it was mine for thinking he wouldn't wander that far away. I wouldn't have thought to look for him up there.
Many years ago, there was an old basset hound that used to sit by the side of the road. One day on the way to work, he was in the road dead. A few days later, there was a big sign by the road about the "lost dog" so I stopped and let them know what I saw. I hoped it wasn't him, but I think it was. The sign was up for a couple of months, so I don't think he came home.
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Well, you got me on the greens. I have three cans of tomatoes dated "use by Dec 31 2006" that I can't bring myself to throw away -- but I should because I'm not going to use them and they take up WAY too much space!
But I think I might have you beat with a jar of marshmallow creme. I can't find a date on it, but I know it's been more than two years since I was making that fudge for Christmas. :lol:
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As I've mentioned before, The View used to be appointment TV -- it was interesting, anyway. But I haven't watched it in years, now. Joy has a habit of spouting about anything and everything -- whether she has any actual knowledge of what she's going on about or not. It's really hard to have any respect for the opinions of someone like that and I don't see much point in watching it.
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While it might make you feel better to confront her about all of this, I wouldn't bother. She probably won't "get it" and you won't really solve anything -- and if anything it will just add more unnecessary drama to the equation. The solution to your problem is to just do all the "taxi-ing" yourself.
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Do you think sewing is a dying art?
It certainly is here. The Hancock's Fabrics store closed this past year, and with the Wal-Mart remodel just finished up, there is no place in our nearby "big town" to purchase fabric or patterns. I think they still sell needles.
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You killed your own thread!
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Except that kids DO have to understand that it's not okay for 'that' guy to do it, but it is okay for 'this' guy to do it. There are times when a doctor MUST examine their private parts (or mom, or dad). I do not think this visit was a time when it had to occur, but yes, if there's a potential medical problem, they have to be examined no matter what their feelings might be.
The situation the OP described does nothing to teach a child that a doctor is to be trusted in that kind of situation -- or ANY situation, as a matter of fact. I would imagine that if it were necessary, both the doctor and her mother would have been able to explain that to her and proceed accordingly with her consent. In this instance, it was *not* necessary and this girl was violated despite her feelings on the matter. What has she learned now?
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We are getting a beagle from a guy dh works with. (They are a week old today and sooooo cute!) He asked if we wanted two puppies instead of just one and we've been talking about the pros and cons.
Would it be much more work to have two dogs? I know the obvious - twice as much food, etc. but never having had a dog before I'm just wondering if we could deal with two. Any thoughts?
Definitely double trouble. But aside from that, if you get two pups, they might tend to bond with each other instead of with you.
Since you've never had a puppy before, I'd *definitely* keep it at one for now. :001_smile:
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I haven't read all of the replies, but really wanted to say that if I were in that situation, I would be most concerned with your dd's feeling of being violated- that is a huge thing, and it's no less important because she is 6, then it would be for an older female feeling that way. It needs to be addresssed.
Tbh, it deeply bothers me that she expressed worry about the dr looking at her private parts, and then her feelings were disregarded and it was done anyway.
Absolutely! What is the point of trying to teach our kids to protect themselves and go with their feelings in these matters -- i.e., I don't LIKE that! -- and then go ahead and do it anyway?! "Well, it's not okay for *that* guy to do it, but it's okay for *this* guy?" Talk about confusing! Good grief!
I would be absolutely livid if something like this happened to my daughter and everyone within a ten mile radius would know about it right then. *Then* the fun would *really* start.
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Baby carrots -- organic Use by Nov. 4th.
Other than obvious bad places and or smell, any issues with throwing them (picked over) in the pot with the roast?
I wouldn't -- but that's just me. A day or two I might try to sneak in there if they looked okay, but veggies aren't like like meat, where you can cook any little nasties to death.
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Dd 6 is afraid of going to the doctor. She doesn't like her "private parts to be looked at by a stranger," she says. Today we had an appointment with a different doctor in the practice. She wouldn't take off her clothes so it started off badly. Fortunately, the dr. was willing to go with the flow. He was able to cheer her up a bit...and then...with her on my lap, he pulled down her pants and gave her a very THOROUGH exam of her private parts. I was surprised by it, and she was totally humiliated. She didn't hesitate to show how upset she was. It was obvious she was unhappy. She is usually a happy child though intense. The dr. interpreted her behavior as being related to homeschooling and being somehow unsocialized. She feels violated--understandably so, IMO--and has been having meltdowns today. I'm unhappy about her behavior, and also distressed at what the dr. did and his interpretation of her behavior as being related to homeschooling. I don't know if I'll ever get her into a dr. again...much less get through today...
We are a Catholic family and we are modest about dress, but matter-of-fact about body parts. Dd usually thinks or rear-ends as a funny topic so I have no explanation as to why she's so sensitive about medical check-ups. This time, however, I think her feelings, afterwards at least, are reasonable given how she was examined.
Would anyone like to offer some support as I struggle through the aftermath of this well-check? :crying:
What the ??!!??!!
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Hope I don't get slapped for this one --
"OK, fine, politics are banned AGAIN until further notice."
"Peformance Improved? Let me know!"
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In the interest of fairness -- and to give the Florida folks a chance to get even -- what's "hot!! to you?! It has to get down to freezing temps here for me to feel it, but I'm miserable all summer -- and yes, it's the humidity. I never felt like this in California, even though the outside temp was the same or higher. When it hits the high 80s here, I hate it -- and I know I'm in for a looooooong three months. We've been here ten years now, and I'm still a sweat machine all summer, enjoying "the air that you wear." All the other ladies look fresh and pretty while I'm a glob of sweaty miserableness. :lol:
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When Sweetie and I were on the truck together, we delivered a load to Fort Lauderdale one winter. We were cracking up because everyone who worked the docks there was bundled up in parkas and complaining about how cold it was that night -- in the 60s. Sweetie and I were running around in t-shirts and shorts, enjoying the balmy weather.
So I know it depends on what you're used to and what the humidity is and this and that and this. I just want to know -- at what temperature do you start bundling up and adding layers?
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This site doesn't seem to be working for me :(
Just in case you didn't get a chance to check back -- I forgot, too -- the site's back up. :001_smile:
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Sheesh -- no cheesehead hat? That's what they're calling a fan these days? Must be the economy. :D
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I always thought crocheting was simpler because it was easier to fix something if you made a mistake. But I wasn't able to pick up either of them until I was in my teens. My mom said she tried to teach me to crochet when I was about that age -- she gave up pretty quick. I guess so! I don't even remember her trying to teach me. :001_smile:
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This just came up this past week. Here's the thread.
I was telling my Sweetie about that thread the other day. It's a great career for a single guy with no financial or familial responsibilities. Other than that? Not really.
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Thanks - glad it's not just me!
I shall do that.... since i can't get to it, can you tell me does it allow you to keep an inventory of what you have on hand? Like 3, 1# packages of hamburger in the freezer.
OK, back to "work".
I didn't spend much time playing with it, but it didn't look like you could do something like that. It's a cute idea, but it *is* pretty basic.
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and not the real stuff. Yuck. I grew up eating kraft powder crap. Once I moved out, and found real parmesan cheese I could never go back to cheese in a plastic bottle.
I prefer to grate it myself, but finances usually dictate otherwise. Fortunately, my guys couldn't care less and The Kid informed me just recently that he *prefers* the "crap." Okie dokie then! Cha-ching! :lol:
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I haven't read all the responses, but I'd like to chime in that while they are expensive -- and they *are* expensive! -- they are a good investment. You need a crate for all kinds of things besides just the house training part. I am tight, tight, tight, but I always have crates for the doggie-kids. I can't think of an alternative that wouldn't be "chewable" and safe at the same time.
Our latest addition made her crate her home, putting herself to bed, and tucking herself in there when we, apparently, became too much for her. She's too big for it now, though! How come no one warned me about *that* I'm wondering?! She's huge -- and not even a year old yet! :lol:
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This site doesn't seem to be working for me :(
Not working for me today, either, but it was working yesterday. Looks like the domain may have expired, but it's been renewed now. I'd try again in a day or two.
Do you shop on black friday?
in General Education Discussion Board
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I said "no" but that's only because I usually don't have any money -- I always end up doing my Christmas shopping at the last minute because, despite the fact that I do own several calendars, it always seems to sneak up on me.
That said, I *did* do all my shopping on Black Friday one year because we were going away for Christmas -- so no Christmas Eve dash for me -- and I just happened to be loaded that day. It was wonderful! There was hardly anyone else out -- at least where I went -- and I just loved getting everything all wrapped and ready and knowing everything was *done!* I also found some fabulous wrap that year that was really shiny with matching shiny bows. I loved looking at those packages for the next month -- everything was so pretty.