Both can be left on the counter. Port will still be drinkable in 2 months, though the other will not be drinkable more than a few days once opened. You can still cook with it though... I've cooked with wine left out up to about a month.

I think the bolded is the part that not everyone is comprehending. Campus police IS a real, functional police station. The head of the Campus Police is an officer of the law. Do I think he should have done more at the moment? Yes of course. But he didn't. I'm sure he wished he did. He did report it, and that's what is legally required of him. I can't honestly say what I would do in that situation. Knowing myself and my reactions to things I might have done something similar... it's a very hard position to be in.

We allow pets because of the size of the un-landscaped back yard. There is pergo throughout the house, with carpet only int he bedrooms. Before the current tenant moved in we replaced the carpets and managed to do all three bedrooms for less than $600. The current tenants have 2 dogs and 2 cats. We were there a couple weeks ago replacing the water softener and the house looked great. I noticed a large wooden kennel in the living room and found out that the dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms AT ALL and they sleep crated at night. I can honestly say I swooned! In the past, we did have one tenant who trashed the place, but he didn't even have pets.

Funny! I admit, I enjoyed the books for what they were, and did get into the characters. :blush: :lol: And I blush every time I hear someone say vanilla.

Both actually. We are getting a foreign exchange student in about a month and I want us to try and pick up a little before she gets here. K is 10, and/ D is 5 but I don't expect him to study it. :)

I need a good (read- CHEAP) program for picking up some basic Russian. Any ideas?

The worst that could happen is the cake comes out too dense. I say bake it and if it isn't good make another. But I would absolutely try to bake it first before chucking it.

This is our 10 year old, minus the boys. She currently has purple tips in her hair, and uses her cell phone on a regular basis. She has strict rules for the phone, and earns the right to have it with chores above what is normally expected (in addition to cleaning up after her self, she is expected to keep the main bathroom clean- toilets, shower, floor, company ready basically; load/unload this dishwasher as needed, and laundry), she also turns it in upon request (1-2 times per week) and we read her text messages to insure she is using full words (no idk, wut, etc), and talking appropriately. She has no interest iin boys (not that we would allow such a thing), though she does have friends who are very into boys. We try to limit the contact with those friends but it hasn't seemed to rub off at all.

All the talk of Tide is making me cringe! The enzymes/optical brighteners are SO NOT GOOD for your diapers!! We really like Planet here, top rated for cloth diapers and cheap in comparison to most natural soaps.

A few dogs (or even just 2) outside only with proper shelter for weather is just fine. A single dog or dogs without shelter are not. Cats are harder. As stated above, why would you get a cat to have outdoors only unless you have a rodent problem? Our cats and dogs are both inside/outside. We tried keeping the cats in but they think they are dogs and 'bark' to get out. :glare: They do however, bring home lots of gophers from the neighbors field so she (as in the neighbor) thinks the world of our cats. The dogs have free reign of a 1/4 acre (fenced) and have lots of shade under the deck, an insulated dog house, and a mister that we turn off if they have to be outside during the summer when it is 100 plus. They spend the night inside no matter what though. My Uncle has outdoor only dogs that are a true pack at the ranch in Oregon. They are only allowed inside when the temp hits freezing. They are loved and cared for- and seem very happy.

We are very excited over here, we have decided to and have been accepted as a host family for an EF Student from Russia. She is 16 and has younger siblings the same age as our kiddos. :) I want to work on setting up a short history lesson for our kids on Russia, and maybe a basic Russian language lesson. Any recommendations? Also, if you have experience with taking in students, I'd love to hear some stories on the good/bad from your visits.

Most districts will have the families sign an independant study contract for the length of time they will be gone. The teacher sends homework for the days missed ahead of time and as long as you child turns in the work when returning they are not marked absent. Setting up a trip before hand is not the same as just not showing up. To get a contract you have to be missing 5 days of school as well. I've used independant study plans for trips with our kids in 4 different districts and never had a problem. I've used this with our daughter many times. When I was in school I never went during October. I was signed out of the month and did the work while we traveled the country. It was an amazing experience.

Time wise that sounds right. Each layer has to dry before the next can be added, and it must sit even longer before you can drive it. Actual labor time won't reflect that because they are not charging you for the wait time.

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PM me your address and the weight of your babies in diapers and I'll mail you covers and prefolds.

I agree he sounds like a real a@@, but does your niece really need it? It's not her fault....

I reallyyyyyy want to go, but I have the feeling it will be a last minute decision.

I voted to get the exam. I would talk to the doctor, then go home and research it more. Based off your post alone I would do it, but I'd be interested in getting more info first.

I don't have an answer for you as far as the mix/recipe you have above, but we have a box of the Bette Crocker GF pancake mix we use when my brother is here. My kids can't tell the difference and I can make single servings if needed. Maybe something to consider... :)

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I have a friend who has been living with her ex-boyfriend for the last 6 months. He takes her daughter (HER kid, not his) to school, they eat together and so on, but they aren't dating. She has another boyfriend already, it's just cheaper to stay living together because of the lease (or so she claims). There is an 'in a relationship' option, so to me changing it to 'single' means just that. When is the wedding supposed to be? We were supposed to go to one in August that was cancelled 2 days before, but they are still dating. People confuse me too.

I've been holding off on posting because I really am the biggest thread killer. I tend to say a quick prayer and move on, without posting or sometimes even opening the thread. It's nothing personal, I just never thought about posting. I'll try to make a habit of it from now on. Even if it means I kill everyone's threads.

Sounds like the wedding is off. I'd hold off on the present until you get confirmation that there is still a wedding.

FWIW I don't think Patrick needs to apologize at all. What if Scott was having a flash back type of PTSD issue at the time? If he is right in your face, it could turn violent VERY QUICKLY. Patrick did what he thought was right. Even from a legal perspective the charge would most likely be thrown out after the full story was presented to the DA. I think instead of a hug it out and talk about it resolution, slowly getting them around each other again will eventually get them to talk, and even if they don't discuss what happened, they could get to being civil again. Over time it will get better hopefully. I do think YOU should tell your brother how much this hurts you, and your family to have the two of the not speaking.

I'd stay with my hubby. You're only hopeful and not sure of the family helping helping and you don't like where your at. The moving sounds better since you'll all be together.