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My friend, who lives 10mi west of us and on the other side of the river, has seen a few LARGE kitty cats around her house. I keep hoping the river will keep them away from us. There have been a few bobcat sightings in the area, but I think I would die and move if we had mountain lions anywhere near us!
Yes, that is a pretty kitty, but it would not look as cute dragging away one of your kids.
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I never realized how creepy bunny costumes were before this.:lol:
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I almost died laughing while reading this. Enjoy!
Yoga mat for sale. Used once at lunch hour class in December 2009. Usage timeline as follows:
11:45a
Register for hot yoga class. Infinite wisdom tells me to commit to 5 class package and purchase a yoga mat. I pay $89.74. Money well spent, I smugly confirm to myself.
11:55a
Open door to yoga room. A gush of hot dry air rushes through and past me. It smells of breath, sweat and hot. Take spot on floor in back of room next to cute blonde. We will date.
11:57a
I feel the need to be as near to naked as possible. This is a problem because of the hot blonde to my left and our pending courtship. She will not be pleased to learn that I need to lose 30 pounds before I propose to her.
11:58a
The shirt and sweats have to come off. I throw caution to the wind and decide to rely on my wit and conditioning to overcome any weight issues my fiancée may take issue with. This will take a lot of wit and conditioning.
11:59a
Begin small talk with my bride to be. She pretends to ignore me but I know how she can be. I allow her to concentrate and stare straight ahead and continue to pretend that I don't exist. As we finish sharing our special moment, I am suddenly aware of a sweat moustache that has formed below my nose. This must be from the all the whispering between us.
12:00p
Instructor enters the room and ascends her special podium at the front of the room. She is a slight, agitated Chinese woman. She introduces me to the class and everyone turns around to greet me just as I decide to aggressively adjust my penis and testes packed in my Under Armor. My bride is notably unfazed.
12:02p
Since I do have experience with Hot Yoga (4 sessions just 5 short years ago) I fully consider that I may be so outstanding and skilled that my instructor may call me out and ask me to guide the class. My wife will look on with a sparkle in her eye. We will make love after class.
12:10p
It is now up to 95 degrees in the room. We have been practicing deep breathing exercises for the last 8 minutes. This would not be a problem if we were all breathing actual, you know, oxygen. Instead, we are breathing each other's body odor, expelled carbon dioxide and other unmentionables. (Don't worry, I'll mention them later.)
12:26p
It is now 100 degrees and I take notice of the humidity, which is hovering at about 90%. I feel the familiar adorning stare of my bride and decide to look back at her. She appears to be nauseated. I then realize that I forgot to brush my teeth prior to attending this class. We bond.
12:33p
It is now 110 degrees and 95% humidity. I am now balancing on one leg with the other leg crossed over the other. My arms are intertwined and I am squatting. The last time I was in this position was 44 years ago in the womb, but I'm in this for the long haul. My wife looks slightly weathered dripping sweat and her eyeliner is streaming down her face. Well, "for better or worse" is what we committed to so we press on.
12:40p
The overweight Hispanic man two spots over has sweat running down his legs. At least I think its sweat. He is holding every position and has not had a sip of water since we walked in. He is making me look bad and I hate him.
12:44p
I consider that if anyone in this room farted that we would all certainly perish.
12:52p
It is now 140 degrees and 100% humidity. I am covered from head to toe in sweat. There is not a square millimeter on my body that is not slippery and sweaty. I am so slimy that I feel like a sea lion or a maybe sea eel. Not even a bear trap could hold me. The sweat is stinging my eyeballs and I can no longer see.
12:55p
This room stinks of asparagus, cloves, tuna and tacos. There is no food in the room. I realize that this is an amalgamation of the body odors of 30 people in a 140 degree room for the last 55 minutes. Seriously, enough with the asparagus, ok?
1:01p
140 degrees and 130% humidity. Look, *****, I need my space here so don't get all pissy with me if I accidentally sprayed you with sweat as I flipped over. Seriously, is that where this relationship is going? Get over yourself. We need counseling and she needs to be medicated. Stat!
1:09p
150 degrees and cloudy. And hot. I can no longer move my limbs on my own. I have given up on attempting any of the commands this Chinese chick is yelling out at us. I will lay sedentary until the aid unit arrives. I will buy this building and then have it destroyed.
I lose consciousness.
1:15p
I have a headache and my wife is being a selfish *****. I can't really breathe. All I can think about is holding a cup worth of hot sand in my mouth. I cannot remember what an ice cube is and cannot remember what snow looks like. I consider that my only escape might be a crab walk across 15 bodies and then out of the room. I am paralyzed, and may never walk again so the whole crab walk thing is pretty much out.
1:17p
I cannot move at all and cannot reach my water. Is breathing voluntary or involuntary? If it's voluntary, I am screwed. I stopped participating in the class 20 minutes ago. Hey, lady! I paid for this frickin class, ok?! You work for me! Stop yelling at everyone and just tell us a story or something. It's like juice and cracker time, ok?
1:20p
It is now 165 degrees and moisture is dripping from the ceiling. The towel that I am laying on is no longer providing any wicking or drying properties. It is actually placing additional sweat on me as I touch it. My towel reeks. I cannot identify the smell but no way can it be from me. Did someone spray some stank on my towel or something?
1:30p
Torture session is over. I wish hateful things upon the instructor. She graciously allows us to stay and 'cool down' in the room. It is 175 degrees. Who cools down in 175 degrees? A Komodo Dragon? My wife has left the room. Probably to throw up.
1:34p
My opportunity to escape has arrived. I roll over to my stomach and press up to my knees. It is warmer as I rise up from ground level - probably by 15 degrees. So let's conservatively say it's 190. I muster my final energy and slowly rise. One foot in front of the other. One foot in front of the other. Towards the door. Towards the door.
1:37p
The temperature in the lobby is 72 degrees. Both nipples stiffen to diamond strength and my penis begins to retract into my abdomen from the 100 degree temp swing. I can once again breathe though so I am pleased. I spot my future ex wife in the lobby. We had such a good thing going but I know that no measure of counseling will be able to unravel the day's turmoil and mental scaring.
1:47p
Arrive at Emerald City Smoothie and proceed to order a 32 oz beverage. 402 calories, 0 fat and 14 grams of protein -- effectively negating any caloric burn or benefit from the last 90 minutes. I finish it in 3 minutes and spend the next 2 hours writing this memoir.
3:47p
Create Craigslist ad while burning final 2 grams of protein from Smoothie and before the "shakes" consume my body.
4:29p
Note to self - check car for missing wet yoga towel in am.
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Last of the Mohicans? (Daniel Day Lewis-:drool5:)
Dh and I both LOVED The King's Speech. Historical and sweet.
The Patriot?
Can't think of anything else right now, but hopefully these will be somewhat helpful.
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:lol: Sorry. My inner 12yo boy is rearing its ugly head.:lol:
Ok. Seriously now. If I remember correctly, you are somewhere near the KC area. There is a really, really cool tea store in the Crowne Point (I think that is what it is called. The one downtown with the train restaurant) shopping center. Dh and I have found really cool teas there. The owners are really helpful. We purchased teas we had never heard of before on their recommendation and loved them. Take a trip there and ask a million questions.
And yes, I totally laughed like an idiot writing this post.
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Yes.
I lost friends when I started homeschooling. People who I thought were friends no longer called or invited me out. I do things with other homeschoolers, but they are often busy, ya know, schooling.
We specifically moved to a small town thinking there would be a wonderful sense of community and support. It has turned into a nightmare. No one talks to anyone unless they are talking about someone.
So yep. Lack of community is probably a big factor.
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Did you hold him to it?
Yep. And I got a picture. It was awesome.
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I was 19 and dh was 22 when we got married. We didn't plan on getting married right away, but, ahem, certain circumstances;) caused us to speed up the process. We were both in the Navy, so we both had a great deal of maturity. My Dad said if we lasted 4 years he would personally kiss my dh's a$$. It will be 12 years in Feb.:001_wub:
She will not be the only young military wife. Most of our friends got married around the same age. Most of them are still married. It won't be an easy life, but there will be others like her. She will likely meet the best friends she could ever ask for. Just support her and make sure she understands that married life, especially military married life, is a LOT of hard work.
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:iagree: Oklahoma State got robbed. Do you hear anyone talking about that Oklahoma State's only loss happened right after a tragedy on their campus? Not really. The BCS didn't allow a Michigan vs Ohio State rematch in the title game a few years back. They shouldn't allow an Alabama vs. LSU rematch. I'm beginning to believe the conspiracy theorists :tongue_smilie: It's all about the SEC. Bleh! I agree with the PP that said the BCS is BS.
Disclaimer: I am neither an Alabama, LSU, or OSU fan. I don't have a favorite team. I just love college football and hate to see worthy teams get robbed which has happened more often than not recently.
:iagree:I completely agree, and I AM an LSU fan and lover of the SEC. However, I do think OSU totally got robbed. They have been just as dominant as LSU and Bama all season, except for that one ROAD game, after a short week, after the OSU community suffered a terrible tragedy. Bama lost at home after having 2 weeks to prepare. They don't deserve another shot. OSU won their conference. Bama didn't. Also, it is widely known in Louisiana that Nick Saban is the devil.;)
LSU is going to eat Bama alive. There will be no mercy in this game. In the last game, you could tell both teams weren't playing to win but playing to not lose.
GEAUX TIGERS!
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I can just not let this go. As a Bama fan from the 70's, huge Bear fans, (dad knew him although I can't claim that privilege, did get a wedding present from him) we are going to kick @$$. We will, it has to happen.
Oh please, let it happen!!!!
Not. Gonna. Happen.:tongue_smilie:
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Because the outcome is going to be very different this time.
Yawn? YAWN????? You are making me grin!
It will be very different. This time LSU will obliterate Bama
;)
GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!!!
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What about Cribbage? Dh and I love that game.
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I think it would be far better for the family to fix their own problems. But that is unlikely to happen if good people—friends of these people and their children—sit idly by and witness what is happening and do not act.
People wonder why scandals happen and no one acts? This is why. People circle the wagons and put the blame on the "outsiders," while shielding the wrong-doers in their midsts. This has to stop.
Bill
You do have a point. This is just such a gray area. One could (rightly) argue that the children are indeed being hurt. But to what degree of "hurt"? Are they really being abused? Neglected? Where does educational neglect rank against real physical, sexual, verbal, and emotional abuse? Am I willing to live with the consequences of potentially ripping apart a happy family because their educational goals do not match my own?
Homeschoolers are, by definition, an individual bunch. We choose to break with tradition and go our own way. We value our independence. We enjoy the freedom to choose our own educational paths. While I may consider using Saxon math or Teaching Textbooks cruel and unusual punishment, someone may consider my choice of using CLE math for one of my dc terrible. Someone may see me out on Thursdays with my dc and think I am neglecting their education. They have no way of knowing my dc take piano, PE, and Karate on Thursdays. You just never really know what goes on at home.
Finally, I will admit some reluctance in notifying authorities. Once I sttended school with a black eye, puffy lips, and bruised ribs. My case was reported to Child Protective Services. Nothing at all was done. I don't trust those people. Yes, I am letting my personal experiences cloud my judgement. I just don't trust those people. Mrs. Tibbie should try to help those kids as much as she can, but in no way should she report that family.
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But if Joe Citizen reports a family for anything, Joe Citizen doesn't get to offer the possible solutions. A judge would do that.
And the judge would almost certainly insist on public school, or even removing children if he had a really strong anti-homeschool bias. You'd have zero control over what happened to that family. You'd have zero way to protect them or speak up for them.
So you see why we're all nearly unanimous in biting our lip when we learn of such a situation.
:iagree: Exactly why I just couldn't report someone. I know the situation really stinks. I'm glad you can come here and vent about it. Can you think of any way to help these kids without offending the parents? Maybe invite them over for a fun science day? A fun history party? A write-a-story day?
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:grouphug: That really stinks. Prayers coming at you.
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Wendi isn't there a part of you that's just hoping that some will say that you should tell her that you've got it and know what it is ... so you can start using it??? :lol: What a great gift' date=' but it's got to be torture leaving it in the box. :)[/quote']
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Though it would KILL me to not open that box and start using that Kindle, I would just fake it and act suprised on Christmas. (If my mother was normal, which she isn't, but that is another thread.)
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That is a tough situation. :grouphug:
I would never report someone for educational neglect. Perhaps someone looks at my family and thinks I am not doing enough. Maybe someone sees me out with my kids at the grocery store during school hours and thinks I'm not doing enough.
Yep. This situation sends a shiver down my spine. Yep. You have every right to feel the way you feel. Nope. This is probably not what you nor I would want for our children. However, these are their children. If the children are happy, safe, secure, and loved, they have so much more than many other kids out there.
I love homeschooling because I have control over what my kids learn. I, as the parent, get to guide them. I get to make the final decisions. Many do not agree with my choices. I certainly do not agree with the choices of many other parents. But we all have choices, and those choices need to be respected. (Even though they may seem incredibly ridiculous, irresponsible, and just plain dumb.)
:grouphug: I totally understand. I know someone who is very similar to your friend.
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After 3 years of homeschooling, I am a complete believer. I believe it is best for my children and my family.
However, if I had to choose between homeschooling and providing a home for my family, I would choose providing a home. Stability and security are important to children. I know some public schools are not great, but consistancy is just too important in a child's life. I would do what I had to do to provide for my family. If you have to give up homeschooling to provide for your family, that doesn't make you a failure. That makes you a mom.
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I just have to mention the Lhasa Apso. You can find white-ish Lhasas. Our Lhasa is more of a rust color. He weighs about 15lbs at 2 1/2yo. He is a small dog, but not delicate or yippy. He totally dominates our 80lb Lab. While he doesn't shed, he does need regular grooming. You can brush daily or clip him about once a month. He is the sweetest, silliest little bugger. Lhasas were bred to guard Buddist monestaries, so no one will come near your house without you being aware of their presence. While researching Lhasas, I read that every Lhasa sees a lion when they look in the mirror. I can totally confirm this. Here are a couple of pics of my Lhasa.
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God have mercy on your soul.
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:lol: Sorry. I'm in 2nd grade or something. :001_huh:
I thought that teA WAS an acronym for
Totally
Energetic
Amore
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:lol: Don't feel bad. On Thanksgiving day I was playing an innocent game of Outburst with dh, dd11, ds8, my mil, and mil's boyfriend when a topic came up that left me on the floor with tears in my eyes. The topic? Famous Peters;). Yep. I'm really a 12yo boy.
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by Charles Brown.
Runners Up:
The Charlie Brown Christmas song
O Holy Night
O Come O Come Emmanuel
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Yes, my dh does use his degree. Well, at least he works in his degree field. He has a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics and works at a nuclear power plant. His 10 years of experience operating Navy nuclear subs was probably more influential than his degree, but he would not have been offered such a high position without the degree.
I have a B.S. in Criminal Justice. That degree is the reason why I homeschool;).
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It was wrong of you to post this. You are leading me into temptation.:lol:
Important Lord of the Rings question
in General Education Discussion Board
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Viggo. *sigh*
Without disecting semantics, I prefer the "shall not" in the movie, but I still love the books. And Viggo.