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Why don't you go over to their house and just tell them? Why does the state have to be involved? I do not understand *at all* your desire to call the state when a simple - "Hey, are you aware your daughter may hurt herself out here?" would do quite well. I am frankly stunned you would even consider it.
Wow Kate!? How about this instead?
"I would go over to the house and try to tell them about the situation. They maybe unaware of the child's choice of play space or overwhelmed with something else that is diverting their attention. Offer kindly to help. It's my opinion that the situation as described does not warrent attention from the state. Be a good neighbor, give them the benefit of you neighborliness, and remember everyone of us parents have had one of those moments where we've cannot believe what our kids have managed to get into."
I think that says about the same thing but far more gently.
My dearest Luanne,
Please don't refuse to post because of one thread's response. I hope you will continue to participate in conversations that you find interesting. This board thrives because all kinds of folks are here to participate. My experience with the WTM boards will be enriched by your involvement.
Fondly resquested by Ms D, who woke up feeling rather formal today.
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yesterday. DH and I tried to make a wire transfer of money to a foriegn country. The banking officer at our branch of a major american bank, did not know how to spell the country's name, Belgium. She did not know that the country was located in Europe and she did not know that the currency in use in EU was the Euro. On Monday, we are changing banks.:blink:
Anyone else have a real head shaker resently?
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LLBean, particulary their rash guards, board shorts and surf outfits. Plenty of modesty as well as plenty of "cool". They also have tankinies with Skort bottoms and some of their racer back suits come without the "highcut" legs.
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pet shoppe or vet specializing in birds, they may be able to help you. Maybe you have a pet? Come on birds are less yuckky than fish, I know you do fish!;)
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tooth. Root canal is wasted money. Pull it and have a bone graft preparing the site for a dental implant. After 1 year, I'm finally getting my "new tooth" this month. I could be happier.
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just a local grocery, not to expensive, but not Sam's or Cosco. A 20lb. bag of white long grain rice was $26.99 and 5lbs of all purpose flour $4.99. I cannot believe there isn't some sort price manipulation going on as well as some fear mongering by FOX. PS. There was plenty of rice and flour, but not at a price I'm will to pay.:ohmy:
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Bills, school application for son, junk out the garage, dinner with friends, freecycle some stuff.
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I just cannot afford it. Luckily, we are also eating down our pantry in preparation for moving, so there are still organic treats to be had on hand.
I have a little different perspective on sticker shock. I recently spent a week in a major European capital, grocery shopping and eating in restaurants. Even with accounting for the exchange rate of the dollar vs the euro, it was far cheaper there than here. I was flabbergasted at spending nearly $80 for about three days worth of groceries upon returning to the states. We're buying even less now.
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in February I had major surgery, 4 weeks off from school work. In March, we had to get the house ready for selling, 4 weeks off from school. In April, we sold the house, and went house hunting in Europe, another two weeks off. In May we'll be packing and moving to Europe......I don't expect regular class time until June and my son needs to ready for private school in the fall. Yikes! He's missed most of sixth grade.
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For 1 1/3 cups flour use 1/4 cup fat (crisco, lard, butter) and up to 1/3 cup cold water.
Cut the fat into the flour using a couple of forks or a pastery blender. Then with a fork in one hand and the 1/3 cup of water in the other, dribble the water into the flour mixture a little at a time, stir with the fork. As the dough comes together, move the "dough balls" to the side of the work bowl with your fork exposing the still dry flour mixture. Dribble more water on the dry stuff and work gently with the fork, moving asside the formed balls. When all the dry stuff is gone, gently gather the balls together with your hand, giving them several gentle squeezes and place the entire mass on your rolling surface.
Note: You may or may not use all of the water. The amount of water will depend on how dry your flour is and that depends on your relative humidity. In the NE US at this time of year, my flour is extremely dry. I would use close to all of the 1/3 cup of water. In the summer, I would use a couple of tablespoons only. Either is okay. The amount of water in this recipe is flexible.
Hope this works for you. Happy baking!
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Oh my that's alot to think about. I hope a few of our questions will be answered on our "get oriented" visit next week. Thanks again for all your help.
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escalloped corn. Put the corn in baking dish, pour a little thin white sauce over it and top with crumbled saltine crackers. Bake oh about 30 min.
I hope the zucchini is grated. Thaw it and drain it and make escalloped zucchini, see above.
Green beans..... Venison barley soup with green beans....follow a recipe for beef barley soup and then add just the green beans for a vegetable.
Dilly beans, cut into 1 inch pieces and toss with butter lettuce for a different salad.
Apple sauce spice cake
Ginger Bread cake with warmed ginger pears. Make your favorite gingerbread recipe. Before serving, drain a bit of that pear liquid into a sauce pan, add a slice of fresh ginger, thicken with a little starch and add a couple of the pears that have been diced. Serve each piece of gingerbread topped with this sauce.
Peaches.....Georgia peach short cake with whipped cream......Sorry I can't help myself.
Chicken corn Chowder
Pumpkin waffles - stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of pureed pumpkin into your waffle batter.
Estonian Pork and Kraut.
Get a pork shoulder, brown in nicely and put in a large casserole. Add one very small onion, one golden delicious apple(peeled and sliced). Add your kraut, 1Tablespoon brown sugar and 3/4 cup of barley. Cook slowly in oven adding liquid as needed all afternoon.
Does that help?
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Name the three things you have the most of or have trouble using. I've been doing this all spring. We have to use everything up. Today I'm using up canned spiced peaches, bin stored apples, green relish, ham, frozen plum tomatoes and dried chestnuts.
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going as hand luggage on the plane. The suitcases will hold clothes and books. We're getting a 40ft container also and I'm worried about not getting everything into it. May I ask how big was your family/house at the time of the move and what size car did you move inside along with all your stuff?
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and kept homeschooling through the move. What did you decide to put in your airline luggage(arrives with you), your air shipment(arrives 10 day later)and your shipping container(arrives 5 weeks later)?
So far I've decided that Math, Rosetta Stone, and a two or three new read alouds go on the airplane. History, more read-alouds, and Language arts are in the air shipment. Everything else is in the container.
What did you wish you had earlier than 5 weeks?
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and the other is perched on your bike to watch over you at play today." I would have proceeded to take the "Mamma eye" out of my pocket and reimplant it in the back of my head. "Oh, I see so much better now!" ....end of conversation.
My ds in twelve and is totally convinced my "Mamma eyes" are everywhere. ;)
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oleander and death angel. Anything else is okay, they either taste horrible or you really have to eat a lot. Watch your toddlers, it's easier than re-landscaping.
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color for him. Words take on an blending rainbow of each individual letter color with the first letter playing a predominating roll. A page in a book is a color managerie, rather than plain old black and white. He has real trouble with places like discounts stores where the signage is in all colors. The "color" conflict is very hard for him to deal with. The word "sale" is green, red, blue, white. The total word "sale", for him should be green. This interesting bit of color sense makes him a killer speller, but I cannot get him to put any effort into practice for a spelling bee.
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Oh, and Mrs Mungo: it is a major big deal around here. My mil will want to know if her boy got his corned beef and cabbage, let me tell you. Pulleeeze!:tongue_smilie:
I know all about dH "ethnicity"....mr. pasta and meatballs himself......and that quote had me :lol:
I'm glad your dinner came out better. We're up for chicken pie at lunch time, today. Next year, hand dH the beer and call it a day. Lotsa love, D.
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I fixed him good at lunch today......One Mickey D's hamburger, plenty of pickles and room temperature fries.....I did not cook his meal!
We ate corned beef, potatoes, carrots and cabbage. I think he'll be eating evening tea with us without complaint. ;)
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My question is... why does he pick on your cooking and nothing else? Erm, um... ahem... forgive me for asking, but as boys tend to follow their fathers... does DH comment on your cooking?
The problem with his father is that dearest Dad is a gourmet cook. We've had six weeks of Bon Appetit while I recovered from surgury. Now, it's my turn again and although I'm strong enough to cook, I am not up to proscuitto and melon for breakfast. Nor am I paying for that anymore. There is nothing "wrong" with my cooking....I'm just more Betty Crocker than Julia Child at this stage.
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My 12yo boy thinks it is continually funny to smart mouth my cooking. In every other way he is polite and respectful except when I am in the kitchen. Today, my cooking rated as "crimes against humanity". I'm thinking he doesn't know how good he actually has it. Got any ideas?
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but if you want to get back into the US, you'll need one. New rule, new lines, new headaches for border communities.
Do your older sons (mine's 18) own a weapon?
in General Education Discussion Board
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this would be my response to my own son.
"I know you are of legal age and can rightly own any weapon that you fancy. However, as long as you are living in my home you must abide by my rules. We are uncomfortable with this sort of weapon being in the home and therefore you are not allowed to own it while still living here. The time is coming soon enough where you will be able to make your own choices about your own living space. In the meantime, these are our rules. We ask you, as an adult, to follow them."
My own opinion is that since you are asking the question of the hive mind, some where you are at least uncomfortable with the situation. Allow some time for reflection and then present a clear and simple answer for your son about your expectations in your home. Whether or not you are for or against owning weapons, I don't think really matters here. I think what is important is defining your expectations for the situation and making sure that your son is following your rules in your home whatever they may be. I think the real issue is that you what to know what is in your home and is it being handled responsibly.
However this exceedingly long response is only my opinion and therefore should be sprinkle liberally with salt before tasted.;)