- they are the best, aren't they? - moira 2:00 Dec 29
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- Hmm. Well, HERE you can listen in. (I think.) - Pam in MD 1:25 Dec 29
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- Yes, I think he is cute. - Regina in MO 1:22 Dec 29
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- Net catch! Not sure if that's the exact name, though. nt - Pam in MD 0:57 Dec 29
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- We had a stomac bug it lasted 24 hrs. - Regina in MO 2:08 Dec 29
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- Herbs for Kids has a digestion formula. (m) - Gigi 1:46 Dec 29
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- Poor kiddo! Got any ginger ale? Sea bands? I think you'll probably have to simply weather it, though. Let his stomach rest and keep him as comfortable as possible. - Pam in MD 0:30 Dec 29
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- Researching, deciding domestic or international, and contacting an agency - leslie in tx 0:13 Dec 29
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- wondering - Jenileigh 0:24 Dec 29
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- Domestic. Lots of them; little or no cost to you - leslie in tx 1:53 Dec 29
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- Domestic. Lots of them; little or no cost to you - leslie in tx 1:53 Dec 29
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- wondering - Jenileigh 0:24 Dec 29
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- My dd did this... - Wendy 0:13 Dec 29
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- From experience, I'd say it comes with time. sorry not much help. nt - JC in ON 23:42 Dec 28
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- That's been my experience, too. I just gently remind them to sound the words out rather than guess (nt) - Kendra in CA 23:45 Dec 28
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- Yep, time and practice. nt - Brenda 2:10 Dec 29
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- Yep, time and practice. nt - Brenda 2:10 Dec 29
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- That's been my experience, too. I just gently remind them to sound the words out rather than guess (nt) - Kendra in CA 23:45 Dec 28
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- LOL - I spent an entire day with inside-out pants. A dear friend pointed it out to me, and we laughed until we cried LOL - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:34 Dec 29
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- Embarrassing moments, true confessions: As a highschooler, I once was walking to school and was wondering about this lumpy bulge in my pant leg... - Lori D 0:51 Dec 29
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- Oh, I'm howling. I had the same experience, only for me, the undies dropped out DURING CLASS ROFL! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 1:01 Dec 29
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- Oh, I'm howling. I had the same experience, only for me, the undies dropped out DURING CLASS ROFL! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 1:01 Dec 29
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- Embarrassing moments, true confessions: As a highschooler, I once was walking to school and was wondering about this lumpy bulge in my pant leg... - Lori D 0:51 Dec 29
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- Re: how to find a big box of oranges - Butch 23:14 Dec 28
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- I was just going to recommend Costco! But I live in CA so I'm not sure if oranges available in other states are as good & cheap. nt - Allison 23:21 Dec 28
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- Oregon - the box says California Oranges. They sure are tasty. nt - Butch 23:58 Dec 28
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- Oregon - the box says California Oranges. They sure are tasty. nt - Butch 23:58 Dec 28
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- I was just going to recommend Costco! But I live in CA so I'm not sure if oranges available in other states are as good & cheap. nt - Allison 23:21 Dec 28
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- Call your local high school to see if their chapter of FFA sells oranges and grapefruit. My mom always bought from them. nt - Jami in MO 23:12 Dec 28
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- Around here, yes, they sell... - Amy loves Bud 23:30 Dec 28
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- Wow - thanks for the 'leads' and ideas (m) - leslie in tx 0:01 Dec 29
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- Wow - thanks for the 'leads' and ideas (m) - leslie in tx 0:01 Dec 29
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- My two fashion snob daughters say no. They'd save themselves the cash and do it themselves. nt - Butch 23:09 Dec 28
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- And we even play nice! nt - Pam in MD 23:09 Dec 28
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- Hmmm, I've seen one or two - Butch 23:16 Dec 28
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- I love that word, "snarkastic", however the grammar police from below might come after you, lol! nt - Diana in OR 23:20 Dec 28
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- Maybe so, maybe so. But we all have bad days now and again, and perhaps it was their turn. nt - Pam in MD 23:19 Dec 28
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- I love that word, "snarkastic", however the grammar police from below might come after you, lol! nt - Diana in OR 23:20 Dec 28
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- Hmmm, I've seen one or two - Butch 23:16 Dec 28
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- Oooops. That should be buy, not by. :) nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 22:38 Dec 28
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- Loved/hated that part in Supersize Me. Wow. nt - Pam in MD 23:11 Dec 28
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- My oldest dd gained 40 pounds in the last 3 1/2 years of ps high school for that reason. nt. - Anne in Ore 23:07 Dec 28
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- Too bad homeschooling isn't a cure for obesity. nt - Butch 22:47 Dec 28
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- And with 20 minute lunch periods (*total* time), they have to practically inhale it, too! I'm awaiting the request by public schools to just give them nutrition through IV push so they can keep practicing filling in those bubbles..... nt - Regena in KY 22:45 Dec 28
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- I know! My friend's 3d grader won't even buy milk at school because it takes too long to buy and she only has 15 min. for lunch. nt - *anj* 22:59 Dec 28
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- When my son went to school that is one reason he took his lunch. (NT) - Regina in MO 2:09 Dec 29
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- When my son went to school that is one reason he took his lunch. (NT) - Regina in MO 2:09 Dec 29
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- I know! My friend's 3d grader won't even buy milk at school because it takes too long to buy and she only has 15 min. for lunch. nt - *anj* 22:59 Dec 28
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- That's my kids favorite - as long as - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:40 Dec 28
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- Re: Looking for reviews of Minnesota Cuke (VeggieTales). nt - Diane in CO 23:13 Dec 28
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- Re: My sil regretted it......... - Amber 1:29 Dec 29
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- Re: one more thing............ - Amber 1:32 Dec 29
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- Re: one more thing............ - Amber 1:32 Dec 29
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- We used a hot glue gun.. - Amy loves Bud 22:05 Dec 28
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- You can... - abbeyej 22:03 Dec 28
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- I think it's all absurd. Please don't contribute to it or you'll be exchanging gifts with these people the rest of your life. nt - Cindyg 23:29 Dec 28
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- I empathize. We met some friends for brunch today and they had gifts for us. We didn't reciprocate. I refuse to feel guilty about this. I think. nt - *anj* 23:02 Dec 28
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- Giving isn't done to get something in return - Butch 22:11 Dec 28
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- Regifting something to them might be a really good solution since ... - Brenda 22:05 Dec 28
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- I don't think you are, I would leave it on dh's shoulders to reciprocate if he feels the need. nt - j.griff 22:04 Dec 28
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- Ditto (nt) - NYSue (whose dh also leaves all the "gifting" to me) 22:08 Dec 28
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- Ditto (nt) - NYSue (whose dh also leaves all the "gifting" to me) 22:08 Dec 28
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- Thank you Betsy......sm - mcl 23:29 Dec 28
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- Things I do when I feel like a loser... - CED 22:40 Dec 28
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- This was funny, BUT :D (m) - Veronica 0:39 Dec 29
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- Re: Things I do when I feel like a loser... - Lisa K 0:15 Dec 29
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- This was funnier than Velva's obituary. I bow to the master. nt - Pam in MD 22:47 Dec 28
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- ACK! Bad timing! - CED 22:42 Dec 28
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- This was funny, BUT :D (m) - Veronica 0:39 Dec 29
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- Can I offer you some gentle ((()))? (m) - Betsy in IN 22:09 Dec 28
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- I say start investing that time in something for YOU - j.griff 22:09 Dec 28
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- Oh, these days are so dark! - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 21:53 Dec 28
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- But, but, but....Jen....if I stop being so busy, then I have to *think* and if I let myself *think* then I'll inevitably begin to *feel*... - DB in NJ 21:55 Dec 28
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- Thinking, Feeling, and Doing - CED 22:14 Dec 28
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- I know what you mean, babe. I'm there. But it's there whether or not you stop and deal with it. - Pam in MD 21:58 Dec 28
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- See, here's the deal... - DB in NJ 22:21 Dec 28
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- Your dad is an @sshole. Can I say that here? - Lisa K 0:18 Dec 29
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- Sounds like you - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:37 Dec 28
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- Gotta talk to somebody about this one, girlfriend. It'll eat you alive otherwise. - Pam in MD 22:33 Dec 28
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- Your dad is an @sshole. Can I say that here? - Lisa K 0:18 Dec 29
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- See, here's the deal... - DB in NJ 22:21 Dec 28
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- Thinking, Feeling, and Doing - CED 22:14 Dec 28
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- But, but, but....Jen....if I stop being so busy, then I have to *think* and if I let myself *think* then I'll inevitably begin to *feel*... - DB in NJ 21:55 Dec 28
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- It's either... - Pam in MD 21:50 Dec 28
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- How about f) all of the above? Good suggestions. Thanks! nt - DB in NJ 21:54 Dec 28
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- How about f) all of the above? Good suggestions. Thanks! nt - DB in NJ 21:54 Dec 28
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- Ooops, my response ended up down with the original.....nt - Regena in KY 22:08 Dec 28
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- Wow! I feel so empowered and supported...you ladies are so encouraging... - Wanda 22:47 Dec 28
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- Dang, girl, just DO it. January. Sign up. - Pam in MD 21:56 Dec 28
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- I would go for it. - REgina in MO 21:48 Dec 28
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- I have a chemical engineering background... - Carol in Cal. 21:45 Dec 28
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- A couple of days ago, someone asked ... - MFS 21:56 Dec 28
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- wow! thanks for directing me to the book party -- guess I showed up late! (lol) - Lori D 1:06 Dec 29
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- wow! thanks for directing me to the book party -- guess I showed up late! (lol) - Lori D 1:06 Dec 29
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- my list is inside the above post (nt) - Lori D. 21:32 Dec 28
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- Hmmm, mine learned it in art class. I haven't seen it in our math. nt - Veronica 22:19 Dec 28
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- doesn't help me much either, but I just ordered a set of 3-D pentominos for my bionicle-building ds, lol! [his request!] nt - Peek a Boo 22:05 Dec 28
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- Absolutely contact a junkyard first. You will pay a fortune through a dealer. nt - Michelle 21:32 Dec 28
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- I'd check the local junkyards. I'd also check out some junkyards in south LA and MS. They have scads of flooded vehicles that must be parted out, not sold whole. You should be able to get one easily that way. My dad bought several things for his vehicle and I'm thinking of searching for some new carpet for my yucky minivan! nt - NOLAdy 21:32 Dec 28
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- Please don't turn me into a newt! nt - Betsy in IN 22:25 Dec 28
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- That's why we're so glad you're a *good* witch : ) nt - Veronica 22:20 Dec 28
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- ROTFLOL!! nt - Peek a Boo 22:06 Dec 28
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- Ya know, that was funny! LOL nt - DB in NJ 21:47 Dec 28
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- LOL!! - Regina in MO 21:31 Dec 28
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- LOL! (naughty) nt - Regena in KY 21:25 Dec 28
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- I do wedding, anniversary, and other special-occasion cakes. nt - Julie in CA 2:05 Dec 29
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- Adjunct professor, homeschool science class teacher, a little IT consulting here and there. nt - GVA 0:21 Dec 29
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- Raise dogs. nt - Boymama 22:43 Dec 28
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- What kind do you raise?... - bethinny 23:24 Dec 28
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- What kind do you raise?... - bethinny 23:24 Dec 28
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- I tutor through the local schools and privately. Good hours, great pay..... - bethinny 22:17 Dec 28
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- What qualifications do you need to tutor? - leslie in tx 22:47 Dec 28
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- You have mail! nt - bethinny 23:09 Dec 28
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- You have mail! nt - bethinny 23:09 Dec 28
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- What qualifications do you need to tutor? - leslie in tx 22:47 Dec 28
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- I make dresses (and soon, aprons, hopefully), I buy things that I know I can re-sell for a profit on eBay, I do freelance writing and editing. None of it pays much but I manage to send the kids to camp every summer. nt - Katherine B. in TX 22:04 Dec 28
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- My actual part-time job is doing bank recs (via email and FedEx), but I also do some mystery shopping and some surveys and other little things. nt - Debra in CO 21:53 Dec 28
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- Residential property appraising. (nt) - Melora in FL 21:31 Dec 28
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- Craft shows. nt - Rachel in KY 21:28 Dec 28
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- News webmaster for regional ISP (owned by my little bro) - plum job for a SAHM. Most ISP's use auto/wire feeds, so I'm lucky ; ) nt - estea 21:25 Dec 28
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- I'm a photographer. I specialize in children's portraits. nt - NOLAdy 21:21 Dec 28
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- Writing, editing, and helping out with our small family craft business. (nt) - Mungo 21:16 Dec 28
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- Not for that reason, but I teach in a public school co-op for home school kids. I work 2 days a week and the kids take classes while I teach. I love my job! nt - WTMindy 21:04 Dec 28
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- That sounds perfect for me. Wish I/we could do something like that! nt - Jeanne in MN 23:09 Dec 28
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- That sounds perfect for me. Wish I/we could do something like that! nt - Jeanne in MN 23:09 Dec 28
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- LOL -- as a single mom, I AM our family income! nt - Brenda 21:02 Dec 28
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- Hi Kristine. There are two sources locally that I know of.... - 4galmom 22:19 Dec 28
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- Bath and Body works is having their annual huge clearance sale. Link to the best discount inside... - Barb F. PA 21:10 Dec 28
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- Re: Bath and Body works is having their annual huge clearance sale. Link to the best discount inside... - OKCyndi 23:07 Dec 28
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- Re: Bath and Body works is having their annual huge clearance sale. Link to the best discount inside... - OKCyndi 23:07 Dec 28
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- Well, this isn't the least bit homeopathic, but we just got done using - natalieclare 0:38 Dec 29
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- Here are a few ideas... - MarthaB 21:14 Dec 28
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- Sorry, dear, I've got it, too.....(m) - Regena in KY 20:52 Dec 28
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- No brilliant suggestions from me--just lots of sympathy and wishes for a quick recovery. nt - strider 20:48 Dec 28
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- That is my son, he is 11 yrs old and... - Lisa K 0:22 Dec 29
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- I don't think it's too unusual. My friend's college son is still losing baby teeth, LOL. He's years behind schedule, but fine. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:09 Dec 28
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- Not unusual....(m) - Stephanie in FL 22:02 Dec 28
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- Can you start them on braces in the front if they don't have all their adult teeth? nt - Diane 21:54 Dec 28
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- Yerp, that's us. Ortho says it is ok in ds' case because jaw will grow in time to accommodate adult teeth... - Patty in WA 21:44 Dec 28
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- I feel rather relieved to know that there are others out there... - Bilby 21:42 Dec 28
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- My dd lost her top two teeth - braseltonmomof3 21:26 Dec 28
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- Ds lost his last tooth last year (at 15) and didn't have a loose tooth until age 8. Dfil had the same pattern as a child. nt - Pam in MD 21:14 Dec 28
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- I lost my last tooth at 13, my mom lost her last one at 22... - Betty 21:12 Dec 28
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- My ds is 7.5 and hasn't lost any baby teeth yet...but we wiggle them everyday! lol nt - self777 21:11 Dec 28
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- Mine too, Colleen - Barb F. PA 21:01 Dec 28
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- Mine are late, too. Not to worry! :) nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:54 Dec 28
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- Mine are all late in this dept. DD13 still has about 6 or 8 to go. nt - Veronica 20:51 Dec 28
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- One of my college roommates still has one baby tooth in front at the ripe old age of 33. Was a great party trick to show it. nt - strider 20:48 Dec 28
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- Yes, normal here. :+) nt - Kate CA 20:46 Dec 28
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- I do. My 13 year old still hasn't lost all of his baby teeth. And... - kimminy 20:41 Dec 28
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- It's a line from "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". (nt) - Colleen 20:40 Dec 28
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- Joy! I have that book already; no need to spend valuable Borders gift certificate $ to buy it. Thanks! ;-) - JaneAustenFan 20:41 Dec 28
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- Joy! I have that book already; no need to spend valuable Borders gift certificate $ to buy it. Thanks! ;-) - JaneAustenFan 20:41 Dec 28
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- As far as cooking an occasional meal... - Debra in CO 20:50 Dec 28
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- Sounds very doable to me! (m) - JaneAustenFan 20:41 Dec 28
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- Nope...I just ordered from them last night with my debit card and it was fine. nt - Pensguys 20:01 Dec 28
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- I don't think there is *one* formula -- there are many factors to be taken ... - Brenda 20:21 Dec 28
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- Wendi just answered this for me yesterday :-) , she says 1/2 retail including parcel post nt - Christine in AL 20:01 Dec 28
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- You've got mail! nt - MKH 20:05 Dec 28
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- Sacred stories, like the Bible, are about so much more than the mechanics - KarenNC 23:18 Dec 28
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- As my friend the minister used to tell me, "What matters is the first four words, 'In the beginning, God'. The rest is all speculation." nt - Michelle 21:06 Dec 28
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- Why is it difficult...m - Liz in NC 20:41 Dec 28
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- Especially since the biblical creation story and the theory of evolution, more or less, follow the same order. You know, plants first, people last, and so forth - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:15 Dec 28
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- Liz, this is a link to a piece that tells about what biologists mean when they say "theory." It's not the same as maybe what you're thinking. - Pam in MD 21:30 Dec 28
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- Excellent link... thanks! nt - Rhoda 21:44 Dec 28
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- *I* can spell "misunderstand," but it appears that my fingers cannot. nt - Pam in MD 21:32 Dec 28
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- Excellent link... thanks! nt - Rhoda 21:44 Dec 28
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- Especially since the biblical creation story and the theory of evolution, more or less, follow the same order. You know, plants first, people last, and so forth - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:15 Dec 28
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- A quote I was searching for: Pope John Paul II once said that "the Bible is a book about how to get to Heaven, not about how Heaven was made." nt - Butch 20:30 Dec 28
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- I've read this quote attributed to Galileo, too. (nt) - Debra in TX 21:03 Dec 28
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- Or wait...Galileo said that "the Bible tells us the way to Heaven, not the way the Heavens go." Close, no? :) (nt) - Debra in TX 21:09 Dec 28
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- Or wait...Galileo said that "the Bible tells us the way to Heaven, not the way the Heavens go." Close, no? :) (nt) - Debra in TX 21:09 Dec 28
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- I've read this quote attributed to Galileo, too. (nt) - Debra in TX 21:03 Dec 28
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- We didn't evolve from apes - Butch 20:15 Dec 28
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- Interestingly enough, I find this well-said. :) Of course, there is a point or two with which I disagree, but (m) - Classical Michele 20:45 Dec 28
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- Btw....(m) - Classical Michele 20:49 Dec 28
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- Ha, I knew what you meant. nt - Butch 21:40 Dec 28
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- Ha, I knew what you meant. nt - Butch 21:40 Dec 28
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- Btw....(m) - Classical Michele 20:49 Dec 28
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- Just one comment, from an anthropology major....(m) - Regena in KY 20:25 Dec 28
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- Would add that evolution occurs quickly in many microorganisms; we can observe evolutionary processess when bacteria evolve into new strains as a result of pressure from antibiotics. nt - KPM 20:35 Dec 28
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- It's still bacteria though. - Butch 22:43 Dec 28
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- Yes, but organisms don't have to evolve from one kingdom to another in order to consider that evolution occurred. The eohippus (sp?) evolved into horses, but along the way, they were all still mammals - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 23:29 Dec 28
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- Oh, I see what you're saying....(m) - Regena in KY 22:48 Dec 28
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- No, I wasn't saying that at all. - Butch 23:13 Dec 28
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- I'm interested in what you'd suggest...more - Mamie 23:28 Dec 28
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- Soldiering on and all that rot - Butch 23:56 Dec 28
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- Thanks...more - Mamie 0:15 Dec 29
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- Thanks...more - Mamie 0:15 Dec 29
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- Soldiering on and all that rot - Butch 23:56 Dec 28
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- Ooh, me, me! Suggest, duchess. nt - Pam in MD 23:21 Dec 28
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- Book suggestions above ^^^ nt - Butch 0:02 Dec 29
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- Book suggestions above ^^^ nt - Butch 0:02 Dec 29
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- I'm interested in what you'd suggest...more - Mamie 23:28 Dec 28
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- Weelll, a quibble?...and speaking of vertical family trees *grin*- you've seen Gould's "twig" that is man on the evolutionary tree? Here's a quote... - Pam in MD 23:08 Dec 28
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- Yes - if one examines those lovely little parasites, one finds evolution working to make simpler organisms with much less complexity. Many of them only obtain nourishment and produce reproductive cells. You know, mouth parts and gonads, LOL - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 23:43 Dec 28
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- How come I read this and thought "teen age boys" ? nt - Butch 0:00 Dec 29
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- ROFLMAO! I have a teen age boy, and golly, can I relate! Thanks for the belly laugh! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:05 Dec 29
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- ROFLMAO! I have a teen age boy, and golly, can I relate! Thanks for the belly laugh! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:05 Dec 29
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- Efficiency. nt - Pam in MD 23:48 Dec 28
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- How come I read this and thought "teen age boys" ? nt - Butch 0:00 Dec 29
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- Yes - if one examines those lovely little parasites, one finds evolution working to make simpler organisms with much less complexity. Many of them only obtain nourishment and produce reproductive cells. You know, mouth parts and gonads, LOL - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 23:43 Dec 28
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- No, I wasn't saying that at all. - Butch 23:13 Dec 28
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- Yes, but organisms don't have to evolve from one kingdom to another in order to consider that evolution occurred. The eohippus (sp?) evolved into horses, but along the way, they were all still mammals - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 23:29 Dec 28
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- It's still bacteria though. - Butch 22:43 Dec 28
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- We are not in disagreement - Butch 20:28 Dec 28
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- I understand...(m) - Regena in KY 20:35 Dec 28
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- Also - micro-organisms, who have hundreds of generations per week, are seen to evolve. Medicoes are sensitive to the issue, and simply say, "they mutate" when referring to such things. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 20:55 Dec 28
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- whoops - wouldn't have posted if I had seen KPM's first. *blush* - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:26 Dec 28
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- whoops - wouldn't have posted if I had seen KPM's first. *blush* - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:26 Dec 28
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- Also - micro-organisms, who have hundreds of generations per week, are seen to evolve. Medicoes are sensitive to the issue, and simply say, "they mutate" when referring to such things. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 20:55 Dec 28
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- I understand...(m) - Regena in KY 20:35 Dec 28
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- Would add that evolution occurs quickly in many microorganisms; we can observe evolutionary processess when bacteria evolve into new strains as a result of pressure from antibiotics. nt - KPM 20:35 Dec 28
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- Interestingly enough, I find this well-said. :) Of course, there is a point or two with which I disagree, but (m) - Classical Michele 20:45 Dec 28
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- I am quite skeptical of this anonymous post, but I'll give an answer anyway - j.griff 19:51 Dec 28
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- I'm suspicious too. This isn't that big of a deal. I can't imagine why a regular poster wouldn't come out about this. nt - *anj* 20:22 Dec 28
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- In some circles, anj, this is one of the worst possible things that could happen to a person, to find out... - Pam in MD 20:32 Dec 28
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- Is belief in Creationism really a point of salvation? I never knew. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:08 Dec 29
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- In some circles, it is. But those who believe it is do not say so directly, usually. - Pam in MD 0:14 Dec 29
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- Thanks for the explanation. I didn't know that. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:25 Dec 29
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- Thanks for the explanation. I didn't know that. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:25 Dec 29
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- In some circles, it is. But those who believe it is do not say so directly, usually. - Pam in MD 0:14 Dec 29
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- I hear what you're saying, and that's really sad. (m) - *anj* 23:38 Dec 28
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- Is belief in Creationism really a point of salvation? I never knew. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:08 Dec 29
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- In some circles, anj, this is one of the worst possible things that could happen to a person, to find out... - Pam in MD 20:32 Dec 28
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- There are plenty of Christians who don't believe in strict 7 day creationism. (nt) - I would be more concerned w/dh attending church than this issue 20:10 Dec 28
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- I am concerned about that as well.....nt - Georgiamommy 20:11 Dec 28
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- I am concerned about that as well.....nt - Georgiamommy 20:11 Dec 28
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- I would have preferred this to stay anonymous but I would like the advice! (nt) - If it would help in y'all giving your advice my name is" Georgiamommy" 20:02 Dec 28
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- Skeptical or not, we're asked not to post anonymously. I think the best way to respect that rule is to remind people of it and not engage in "anonymous" discussions. (nt) - Colleen 19:55 Dec 28
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- Honestly this happened tonight and has really bothered me!...nt - Georgiamommy 20:03 Dec 28
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- As others have said, there is a wide range in belief among Christians who take their faith very seriously on this subject. (m) - Melora in FL 20:43 Dec 28
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- Your husband showed great courage in telling you how he felt. - Pam in MD 20:23 Dec 28
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- First of all. I am sorry you are struggling. ... - Christine in AL 20:17 Dec 28
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- Well, rest assured that Christians embrace a wide range of opinions on this subject. (m) - Colleen 20:14 Dec 28
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- As others have said, there is a wide range in belief among Christians who take their faith very seriously on this subject. (m) - Melora in FL 20:43 Dec 28
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- Honestly this happened tonight and has really bothered me!...nt - Georgiamommy 20:03 Dec 28
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- I'm suspicious too. This isn't that big of a deal. I can't imagine why a regular poster wouldn't come out about this. nt - *anj* 20:22 Dec 28
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- Romona Quimby, when she was forced to eat the cow tongue. nt - Butch 0:07 Dec 29
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- BANNED: Arthur. Berenstein Bears. And that creepy Robert Munsch book...I *know* a lot of people like it but it creeps me OUT. - Patty in WA 22:46 Dec 28
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- Dick and Jane. Oh oh oh. See the book. See the stupid book. Read the same words again. Oh oh oh. nt nt nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 22:37 Dec 28
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- Have you read Lane Smith's The Happy Hocky Family? It's the BEST sendup of Dick and Jane! nt - Pam in MD 23:46 Dec 28
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- ROFLOL!!!! nt - AlmostLucy 22:54 Dec 28
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- I used to say the same thing, but they certainly served a useful purpose - KarenNC 22:52 Dec 28
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- Have you read Lane Smith's The Happy Hocky Family? It's the BEST sendup of Dick and Jane! nt - Pam in MD 23:46 Dec 28
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- BBears is the worst, IMNSHO!!! I also can NOT fall in love w/ Beatrix Potter, no matter how much I *try*. sigh. nt - Peek a Boo 22:28 Dec 28
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- ok, and "My Father's Dragon". ugh. nt - Peek a Boo 22:42 Dec 28
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- ok, and "My Father's Dragon". ugh. nt - Peek a Boo 22:42 Dec 28
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- Well, you didn't mention creepy. (Somebody did.) But "The Borrowers" tops my list. I couldn't finish that one. (nt) - Regina in St. Louis 22:16 Dec 28
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- Oh, I like Curious George! - Amy loves Bud 22:03 Dec 28
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- Eloise! nt - Joni 22:03 Dec 28
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- agreed!!! nt - *anj* 23:30 Dec 28
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- agreed!!! nt - *anj* 23:30 Dec 28
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- "David Gets In Trouble" or whatever the name is - j.griff 21:42 Dec 28
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- "Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" - Barb F. PA 21:17 Dec 28 (1)
- Never could stand those "Clifford the big red dog" books. Soooo glad my ds grew out of them! nt - Michelle 21:10 Dec 28
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- The Cat in the Hat - Let's let a complete stranger into the house... - Renthead Mommy 20:41 Dec 28
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- The worst part of that book is the end..... - bethinny 21:57 Dec 28
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- Lol. I find that nearly all Seuss books make me a little queasy -- I think I associate them a little too heavily with drs' waiting rooms. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:43 Dec 28 (2)
- The worst part of that book is the end..... - bethinny 21:57 Dec 28
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- I loathe, hate, and detest "The Giving Tree". - Carol in Cal. 20:37 Dec 28
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- Add "Rainbow Fish" to that (m) - Betsy in IN 22:00 Dec 28
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- I agree!! I don't like that message either. nt - *anj* 23:32 Dec 28
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- Add Quiltmakers Gift to the "give away everything and you'll be a really cool person" genre of books. My dd's FAVE, and I loathe and detest this book. Besides the whole circular reasoning things... OK, I'll stop! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:18 Dec 28
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- I agree!! I don't like that message either. nt - *anj* 23:32 Dec 28
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- Add "Rainbow Fish" to that (m) - Betsy in IN 22:00 Dec 28
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- I can't decide which I dislike most - The Giving Tree or Love You Forever nt - Heather in the Kootenays 20:36 Dec 28
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- That's easy. Love You Forever is just plain CREEPY. nt - Katherine B. in TX 22:06 Dec 28
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- Yep. Pathologic! nm - 4galmom 22:22 Dec 28
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- Yep. Pathologic! nm - 4galmom 22:22 Dec 28
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- That's easy. Love You Forever is just plain CREEPY. nt - Katherine B. in TX 22:06 Dec 28
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- Though I enjoy his other books, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein really rubs me the wrong way. The child is a real user in my opinion! (nm) - Kareni 20:31 Dec 28
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- IMO, I Love You Forever is the creepiest book ever written for children. - Beth 20:21 Dec 28
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- I agree on both counts :-) nt - Peek a Boo 22:29 Dec 28
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- I totally agree. How dysfunctional could that mother/son relationship BE? nt - Mother West Wind 21:25 Dec 28
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- Lemme introduce you to my MIL..........:) I've checked the windows before going to bed before! (nt) - clairep 21:29 Dec 28
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- ROFLOL!!!!!!! nt - AlmostLucy 21:32 Dec 28
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- Same here. Still chuckling. Maybe I'll check my window tonight, too. nt - Beth 21:34 Dec 28
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- Same here. Still chuckling. Maybe I'll check my window tonight, too. nt - Beth 21:34 Dec 28
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- ROFLOL!!!!!!! nt - AlmostLucy 21:32 Dec 28
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- Lemme introduce you to my MIL..........:) I've checked the windows before going to bed before! (nt) - clairep 21:29 Dec 28
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- I agree on both counts :-) nt - Peek a Boo 22:29 Dec 28
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- We don't like Berenstain Bears either. Most of those books are forbidden in our house, as in the PBS show featuring the bears. We ban Authur also. nt - Tracy in Ky 20:02 Dec 28
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- Not a book, I don't think, but I loathe Max and Ruby... - Betsy in IN 22:03 Dec 28 (2)
- Make that,: "as *IS* the PBS show." nt - Tracy in Ky 20:09 Dec 28
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- Babar. I find that book creepy. nt - TESEmom 20:00 Dec 28
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- Me too. He married his sister. Yuck. nt - *anj* 20:24 Dec 28
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- His cousin, actually...(nt) - Colleen 20:26 Dec 28
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- Oh, well in that case.....;) nt - *anj* 23:33 Dec 28
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- Oh, well in that case.....;) nt - *anj* 23:33 Dec 28
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- His cousin, actually...(nt) - Colleen 20:26 Dec 28
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- Actually, we like Babar. However, ds and I were discussing (m) - Melora in FL 20:19 Dec 28
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- Well, I love both Curious George and Babar; the writing is, in my opinion, classic and engaging. I don't hold the same opinion of Arthur or Berenstain Bears (mentioned above). (nt) - Colleen 20:07 Dec 28
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- ITA! nt - Brenda 20:24 Dec 28
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- Oh, Brenda, I've been meaning to say...(m) - Colleen 20:25 Dec 28
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- I'm so glad!!! {{{Colleen}}} nt - Brenda 21:05 Dec 28
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- I'm so glad!!! {{{Colleen}}} nt - Brenda 21:05 Dec 28
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- Oh, Brenda, I've been meaning to say...(m) - Colleen 20:25 Dec 28
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- ITA! nt - Brenda 20:24 Dec 28
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- Me too. He married his sister. Yuck. nt - *anj* 20:24 Dec 28
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- Trust you instincts. A mother's intuition to protect her child is never wrong nt. - Kate 19:30 Dec 28
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- Stick to your guns (m) - Dana in NC 19:27 Dec 28
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- Nope, she'll lie. - Carol in Cal. 19:38 Dec 28
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- Nope, she'll lie. - Carol in Cal. 19:38 Dec 28
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- Can you invite your niece to your home instead? nm - Janet in WA 19:26 Dec 28
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- Can you take and pick up dd? m - Sarah 19:24 Dec 28
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- Tell the girls there was a mix-up and they are spending the night at your house. nt - Tammyla 19:22 Dec 28
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- ITA. Make sure BIL is not driving niece either. Much better to have the sleep over at your house. nm - Stacy in NJ 19:33 Dec 28
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- ITA. Make sure BIL is not driving niece either. Much better to have the sleep over at your house. nm - Stacy in NJ 19:33 Dec 28
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- Is there any way - Regina in MO 19:20 Dec 28
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- Re: Is there any way - Lisa K 19:21 Dec 28
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- Re: Is there any way - Butch 19:27 Dec 28
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- Re: Is there any way - Butch 19:27 Dec 28
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- Re: Is there any way - Lisa K 19:21 Dec 28
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- Re: Lisa K--what ever happened with your mil and your dd's AG table for Christmas? nt - Lisa K 19:09 Dec 28
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- Who ended up giving it to her? You or someone else? nt - katalaska 19:41 Dec 28
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- Who ended up giving it to her? You or someone else? nt - katalaska 19:41 Dec 28
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- I watched for the first 3 seasons, then it lost me... nm - Robin in ca 22:51 Dec 28
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- When it first started, it was a nice show about a minister and his family. They ... - Brenda 21:08 Dec 28
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- Seventh Heaven used to be a family favorite around here.... - Kelli in TN 22:07 Dec 28
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- Seventh Heaven used to be a family favorite around here.... - Kelli in TN 22:07 Dec 28
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- Re: Okay, now that the Daniel discussion seems to be over, can someone clue me in about "Seventh Heaven"? Never seen it. TIA! - Lisa K 19:10 Dec 28
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- I'll save ya here, girl~ I just got the WEM, anyone else reading it? nt - Gayle 19:00 Dec 28
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- bless you !!! Aren't you an Alabama sister ?nt - Christine 19:12 Dec 28
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- Yup! Just getting too lazy to type the rest! :) nt - Gayle (in AL) 20:49 Dec 28
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- Yup! Just getting too lazy to type the rest! :) nt - Gayle (in AL) 20:49 Dec 28
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- bless you !!! Aren't you an Alabama sister ?nt - Christine 19:12 Dec 28
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- Can we just pretend I didn't ask this ??( lol) DUH, (nm) - Christine in AL 18:58 Dec 28
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- My guess is there is more to this than playmobil(more) - Diane 22:21 Dec 28
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- Has anyone seen the Space Station? It literally took me 4 hours to put together. Check out the picture. There had to be hundreds of pieces. (m) - Classical Michele 21:02 Dec 28
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- Oh, and I'm missing a crucial structural piece if anyone has a Space Staion they're not using anymore...... (nt) - Classical Michele 21:16 Dec 28
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- 4 hours? x-mas eve I handed the box to husband to put together to place out as the "Santa" gift. Dh claimed we should wrap it and put it to the back for last as he'll get most excited over it. He was right, but his true reasoning was he didn't want to put it together that night! nt - Renthead Mommy 21:11 Dec 28
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- Maybe you could lock him in a room alone and he could do it in 2 hrs! I had 3 little Interruptors bothering me for food and such! nt - Classical Michele 21:14 Dec 28
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- Maybe you could lock him in a room alone and he could do it in 2 hrs! I had 3 little Interruptors bothering me for food and such! nt - Classical Michele 21:14 Dec 28
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- Oh, and I'm missing a crucial structural piece if anyone has a Space Staion they're not using anymore...... (nt) - Classical Michele 21:16 Dec 28
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- Target had the castle for $40 and my kids played w/ it for 3 whole days! nt - Kisa in CA 19:34 Dec 28
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- Major fans here but I am edging very close to saying "Enough". We have few toys, but a *lot* of Playmobil. (nt) - Colleen 19:27 Dec 28
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- Lol! Same here. ;o) Playmobil is *wonderful*, but I've just about hit capacity. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:41 Dec 28
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- Lol! Same here. ;o) Playmobil is *wonderful*, but I've just about hit capacity. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:41 Dec 28
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- Yep. We got some knights and pirate sets and they are much loved. :-) nt - Jami in MO 19:18 Dec 28
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- It just gets better (and more expensive :-)) but these are really the only toys my kids have played with. nt - WTMindy 19:09 Dec 28
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- Same here!! My boys got the... - KIN 18:32 Dec 28
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- I gotta ask... does he throw the rice all over? My little one would love it, but I am envisioning rice everywhere! nt - Kari C in FL 23:48 Dec 28
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- I gotta ask... does he throw the rice all over? My little one would love it, but I am envisioning rice everywhere! nt - Kari C in FL 23:48 Dec 28
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- Yep, 3.5 yo ds is playing Knights right now. They were by far his favorite gift! nt - angela in ohio 18:31 Dec 28
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- So would the "Ladies #1 Detective Agency" books fall under that category? nt - Dy 19:30 Dec 28
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- Yes, I'd like to know, too. Our book club is reading it in January...nt - Amy loves Bud 21:58 Dec 28
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- I so thoroughly enjoyed them, but be forewarned - they go fast. You look up and realize you're 3/4ths through it. nt - Dy 23:29 Dec 28
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- Yes, but... this is part of the fun! Soon, I'm going to check out all 6 of them, and read them back to back, as if all 6 were one novel. Doesn't that sound like fun, LOL Then, I'm going to do the same thing with the "Miss Julia..." books. Whooee, I'm one exciting gal! LOL - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:10 Dec 29
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- Yes, but... this is part of the fun! Soon, I'm going to check out all 6 of them, and read them back to back, as if all 6 were one novel. Doesn't that sound like fun, LOL Then, I'm going to do the same thing with the "Miss Julia..." books. Whooee, I'm one exciting gal! LOL - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 0:10 Dec 29
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- I so thoroughly enjoyed them, but be forewarned - they go fast. You look up and realize you're 3/4ths through it. nt - Dy 23:29 Dec 28
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- How I *love* that series!!! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 20:58 Dec 28
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- Yes, I'd like to know, too. Our book club is reading it in January...nt - Amy loves Bud 21:58 Dec 28
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- Hey, Kay in Cal... Have you read Ngiao Marsh? You would like her and she is extremely prolific! (nt) - Old Dominion Heather 19:05 Dec 28
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- if your mother felt you were in any way criticising her .... - Peela 20:47 Dec 28
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- Well, I think you're right in a way... (m) - Erica in PA 21:28 Dec 28
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- Well, I think you're right in a way... (m) - Erica in PA 21:28 Dec 28
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- ((((Erica)))) I'm sorry. nt - Pensguys 19:48 Dec 28
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- Oh, Erica, that's the pits. : ( And I remember you sharing about your sister in the past; I do worry about her in that relationship...(nt) - Colleen 19:30 Dec 28
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- So sorry, Erica...you deserve better than this. (((( ))))) - Carol in Cal. 19:26 Dec 28
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- (((Erica))) how sad. nt - Tammyla 19:21 Dec 28
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- Re: Eww..... just got off the phone after a really yucky conversation with my mom :( (m) - Lisa K 19:12 Dec 28
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- Wow, who knew virtual hugs could be so comforting? I even got tears in my eyes reading them, just as I do in real life when I receive empathetic hugs. :) Thank you, all! (nt) - Erica in PA 19:11 Dec 28
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- (((Erica)))) Rest knowing that you are doing the right thing. :-) nt - WTMindy 19:10 Dec 28
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- Awww, (((((Erica))))), she probably just... - Gayle 18:41 Dec 28
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- Here ya' go... ((( ))) nt - Michelle 18:32 Dec 28
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- (((Erica)) m - Veronica 18:31 Dec 28
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- It's funny, I felt a lot more confident about my relationship with her a year ago... (m) - Erica in PA 19:23 Dec 28
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- I agree, my lil sis now respects and trusts me more so than her parents... - Gayle 18:46 Dec 28
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- It's funny, I felt a lot more confident about my relationship with her a year ago... (m) - Erica in PA 19:23 Dec 28
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- ((((Erica)))). nt - JaneAustenFan 18:27 Dec 28
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- (((Erica))) that must feel horrible...nt. - erinjd 18:16 Dec 28
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- {{{{{Erica}}}}} I'm sorry. :( nt - kimminy 18:03 Dec 28
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- I am going to be home when she is here - what should I do??? :0) hehe - Mel in Tx 22:36 Dec 28
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- Clean out the refrigerator!!! (is mine the only one with mystery goopy spots? yuck!) - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:03 Dec 28
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- Re: I am having my house cleaned on Friday - I want to make a list. What would you add??? (m) - Pster 20:45 Dec 28
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- I don't know what cleaning ladies typically do but, here's what I would WANT someone to do for me.... - j.griff 19:39 Dec 28
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- Re: I leave a list for the lady who helps me in my house... - Mom2-3 17:55 Dec 28
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- Murphy's oil soap every speck of wood in the house, clean windows, wipe above kitchen cabinets--all of the things I hate most about housework. Can she grade and file papers, too? ;o) nt - Jenni in KS 17:51 Dec 28
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- Oh, I forgot something - - is he using his voice in any way at all? Babbling, singing, screeching, and so forth? He should be making lots of noise, and if he's not, then I'd worry. My non talker made non-stop verbal noise LOL and still does! I'd worry if my non-talker were silent. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:01 Dec 28
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- My now dd3.5 year old was silent for the first 22 months of life (except for crying) - Mandamom 21:45 Dec 28
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- My now dd3.5 year old was silent for the first 22 months of life (except for crying) - Mandamom 21:45 Dec 28
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- Be sure to get his hearing checked. My 16yos didn't talk until 4, and trust me, he's making up for lost time. My best pal's dh didn't talk until he was 5 because he's stone deaf, and lost lots of early learning opportunities due to his undiagnosed deafness - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 20:48 Dec 28
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- Our son did not speak more than three or four words until he was three. I didn't worry about it and he started to talk quite well at 3. nt - Kate CA 20:12 Dec 28
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- How well does he communicate, otherwise? (m) - Crissy in WA 19:38 Dec 28
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- My son as well...then he started w/ "baby talk" -- now he is 3.5 and speaks very, very well (and constantly). nt - Lee in AZ 21:50 Dec 28
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- My son as well...then he started w/ "baby talk" -- now he is 3.5 and speaks very, very well (and constantly). nt - Lee in AZ 21:50 Dec 28
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- Totally normal around here. My earliest talker was 2 and latest was 3. (nt) - Colleen 19:32 Dec 28
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- Same here. My four boys started talking around two and a half. nt - RedTartan aka Nicholson 20:55 Dec 28
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- Same here. My four boys started talking around two and a half. nt - RedTartan aka Nicholson 20:55 Dec 28
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- I don't know whether you should be concerned, but - MKH 19:16 Dec 28
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- My youngest didn't talk until he was 3. I recommend "Late Talking Children" by Thomas Sowell. (m) - Christy in TN 18:31 Dec 28
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- Yes, my daughter fit Sowell's profile exactly... - Rebecca in VA 18:52 Dec 28
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- My ds did, too. (m) - AlmostLucy 19:27 Dec 28
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- Um ... just in case the Spelling Police are lurking, I know that there really is no "k" in "music"! :-) nt - AlmostLucy 19:30 Dec 28
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- Um ... just in case the Spelling Police are lurking, I know that there really is no "k" in "music"! :-) nt - AlmostLucy 19:30 Dec 28
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- My ds did, too. (m) - AlmostLucy 19:27 Dec 28
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- On the other hand, not talking "could" be a sign of a serius problem. "The late Talker" whose author I ca't remember, explains that Thomas Sowell's philosophy is very wrong for some children. nm - Iliana 18:49 Dec 28
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- Yup. It is BEST to get a thorough evalution. If there is NOTHING amiss, then great. IF there is...time wasted can NOT be regained. My own kidlet didn't get a correct diagnosis and treatment until age 5. more - JFS in IL 19:23 Dec 28
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- Sowell himself acknowledges this. His book is not an attempt to dx language delays, but rather a look at certain interesting patterns in children whose language delays were not due to other problems. nt - AlmostLucy 19:20 Dec 28
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- Yup. It is BEST to get a thorough evalution. If there is NOTHING amiss, then great. IF there is...time wasted can NOT be regained. My own kidlet didn't get a correct diagnosis and treatment until age 5. more - JFS in IL 19:23 Dec 28
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- Yes, my daughter fit Sowell's profile exactly... - Rebecca in VA 18:52 Dec 28
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- Get him to a Speach and Language pathologist - Christina in OR 18:06 Dec 28
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- And I wanted to add here - katalaska 18:54 Dec 28
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- I can't tell you how many times we heard "his daddy talked late too, he is just like his dad...." - Christina in OR 19:31 Dec 28
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- They can't fix everything... - CED 21:59 Dec 28
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- Exactly... - katalaska 19:48 Dec 28
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- They can't fix everything... - CED 21:59 Dec 28
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- I can't tell you how many times we heard "his daddy talked late too, he is just like his dad...." - Christina in OR 19:31 Dec 28
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- And I wanted to add here - katalaska 18:54 Dec 28
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- Re: 2 1/2 year old that is not talking - Clergymom 18:04 Dec 28
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- Well, we have a dd just about 2 1/2 and..... - Margarete 18:03 Dec 28
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- Some things to consider - lovemykids 18:02 Dec 28
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- Re: 2 1/2 year old that is not talking - Diane in CO 18:02 Dec 28
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- Not interested in signs may be a red flag. Has he had a test for auditory processing speed more - JFS in IL 19:28 Dec 28
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- Not interested in signs may be a red flag. Has he had a test for auditory processing speed more - JFS in IL 19:28 Dec 28
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- Have you ever had his hearing tested? (m) - Niffercoo 18:01 Dec 28
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- My oldest son didn't talk much till he was 4... - Kari C in FL 18:00 Dec 28
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- Ditto. Taz did not speak until 3.5 and began with complete sentences. Incoming phone calls are mostly for Taz. nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 18:31 Dec 28
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- Ditto. Taz did not speak until 3.5 and began with complete sentences. Incoming phone calls are mostly for Taz. nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 18:31 Dec 28
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- Hi, I'm in CO, too... - katalaska 17:54 Dec 28 (1)
- You want an assessment of his ability to understand langauge - also(more) - JFS in IL 17:53 Dec 28
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- we fly LOTS (22 flights just last year alone!) and always buy an infant seat unless it's a short flight (1hr ish) (nt) - Vkay 23:24 Dec 28 (1)
- Well it depends. How long the flight is. I've held my son a couple of times. - lynn 21:52 Dec 28
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- Just bought our tickets for January to Dallas...no infant seat (m) - Liz in NC 20:52 Dec 28
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- Why is it ridiculous to charge children the same as adults? They take up the same amount of space. - Beth 21:39 Dec 28
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- Plus, if there should be a crash, your arms are no where near as strong as a seat belt. Your precious babe would become a missile, and would be dead. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 23:49 Dec 28
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- Plus, if there should be a crash, your arms are no where near as strong as a seat belt. Your precious babe would become a missile, and would be dead. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 23:49 Dec 28
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- Why is it ridiculous to charge children the same as adults? They take up the same amount of space. - Beth 21:39 Dec 28
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- We will be doing this in June - Christina in OR 19:53 Dec 28
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- He's much safer in a seat, especially for take offs and landings. - Carol in Cal. 19:40 Dec 28
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- Ya know, this has never been an issue for me. Never. I'd be more concerned about having children ride a bus (no seatbelts) than I would having an little one on my lap while flying. (nt) - Colleen 20:00 Dec 28
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- Hmm...rereading this I realize...(m) - Colleen 20:02 Dec 28
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- I did not take it that way, not necessary! .nt - Carol in Cal. 20:33 Dec 28
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- I did not take it that way, not necessary! .nt - Carol in Cal. 20:33 Dec 28
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- Hmm...rereading this I realize...(m) - Colleen 20:02 Dec 28
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- Ya know, this has never been an issue for me. Never. I'd be more concerned about having children ride a bus (no seatbelts) than I would having an little one on my lap while flying. (nt) - Colleen 20:00 Dec 28
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- Re: When flying with an infant, do you hold them or book a seat for them? - Lisa K 19:14 Dec 28
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- OK, I'll say it....There is no way I'd pay for a seat for an infant.... - WTMindy 19:13 Dec 28
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- Absolutely. nt - Peela 20:48 Dec 28
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- Same here. nt - *anj* 20:37 Dec 28
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- Me too. nt - Pensguys 20:07 Dec 28
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- Yep, I'm with Mindy. (nt) - Colleen 19:34 Dec 28
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- Absolutely. nt - Peela 20:48 Dec 28
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- Have you checked with the airline? I thought I read they require babies to have seats now - I could be wrong. nt - Michelle 18:36 Dec 28
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- Definitely get him a seat (m) - kcp 18:29 Dec 28 (1)
- I've been flying a LOT with ds.. - britmom25 18:22 Dec 28
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- The *only* way to keep a child safe is in their own seat with a buckle. Period. - Beth 18:06 Dec 28
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- well, i can answer your first question :-) - Peek a Boo 18:17 Dec 28
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- well, i can answer your first question :-) - Peek a Boo 18:17 Dec 28
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- The ideal situation is to fly in more off hours.... - Renthead Mommy 18:05 Dec 28
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- I'd buy a seat unless you absolutely don't have the money [m] - Peek a Boo 18:00 Dec 28
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- I'm with Peek--I've always bought a seat for the baby. nt - strider 19:12 Dec 28
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- I'm with Peek--I've always bought a seat for the baby. nt - strider 19:12 Dec 28
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- We flew a lot when my dd's were infants.... - katalaska 17:45 Dec 28
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- We buy a seat... - Kay in 17:43 Dec 28
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- Buy your baby a seat. Its safest. nt - Belle 17:41 Dec 28
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- It is safer to have their own seat.. - Regina in MO 17:39 Dec 28
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- Regarding food, teething, structure... - Kari C in FL 17:58 Dec 28
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- Food allergy paradox - Regina in MO 18:05 Dec 28
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- Food allergy paradox - Regina in MO 18:05 Dec 28
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- My 1 year old crab had hidden medical reasons.. - Regina in MO 17:25 Dec 28
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- My friend's child was like this and it turned out to be food allergies. (nt) - Dawn in MI 17:23 Dec 28
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- Well, it *might* be a personality bent, but you might want to rule out other things. (m) - FloridaLisa 17:19 Dec 28
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- Yes! - Kendra in CA 17:18 Dec 28
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- Yes, very similar here... - abbeyej 18:41 Dec 28
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- How did you find out about the food allergies? Were there other symptoms? nt - FloridaLisa 17:32 Dec 28
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- Yes, very similar here... - abbeyej 18:41 Dec 28
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- My second dd was like this... - Dana in OR 17:16 Dec 28
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- I *did,* but she morphed into a 10 year-old crab. Never grew out of it. n/t - Linda (CT) 17:13 Dec 28
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- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe --one of teh Chronicles of Narnia Books by CS Lewis :-) nt - Peek a Boo 17:08 Dec 28
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- Oh, well DUH on me. I could NOT figure that out! *smacking forehead* nt - Mother West Wind 21:26 Dec 28
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- Oh, well DUH on me. I could NOT figure that out! *smacking forehead* nt - Mother West Wind 21:26 Dec 28
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- Lion, Witch, and The Wardrobe? nt - Classical Michele 17:08 Dec 28
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- I hope things work out well with you Mom. I'm sure she'll be well in no time. - Beth 18:11 Dec 28
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- Ladies THIS post made my day! :0) nt - Jenileigh 23:48 Dec 28
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- Me too. I was impressed with both of these women. Good job, ladies. - Patty in WA 0:43 Dec 29
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- Me too. I was impressed with both of these women. Good job, ladies. - Patty in WA 0:43 Dec 29
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- Ladies THIS post made my day! :0) nt - Jenileigh 23:48 Dec 28
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- Thank you! Those were both very helpful. nt - Jenni in KS 17:26 Dec 28
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- here's one source [of many!] NT-link only - Peek a Boo 17:04 Dec 28
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- Re: I've just skimmed some of the HP/LWW post below and I have a question about LWW. - Butch 17:04 Dec 28
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- Thanks for this Butch--I found it extremely informative. nt - strider 19:14 Dec 28
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- Terrific! And nice to see you back, Butch. nt - Michelle 18:41 Dec 28
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- Thanks for this Butch--I found it extremely informative. nt - strider 19:14 Dec 28
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- Mostly in the wee hours of the morning or late evening. nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 18:36 Dec 28
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- At night after the kids are in bed, but everyone's asleep then :( . More when I'm loafing. nt - Veronica 17:30 Dec 28
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- me also nt - New Jane 17:36 Dec 28
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- me also nt - New Jane 17:36 Dec 28
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- Coffee time. Usually early moring or around 10 a.m., sometimes for a pick-me-up cup in the afternoon or evening. I've been having too much coffe lately:o) nt - Jenni in KS 16:50 Dec 28
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- If I'm only here once a day, it's usually my morning wake up time :-) nt - Peek a Boo 16:38 Dec 28
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- Same here. Nice and quiet while kids are still in bed. nt - Tammyla 16:44 Dec 28
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- Same here. Nice and quiet while kids are still in bed. nt - Tammyla 16:44 Dec 28
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- MIght I ask what kind of food I should try to start with, how to prepare it and how long to cook it for? nt - Jen in WI 20:19 Dec 28
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- I have the Mister Coffee dehydrator, also given to me used and without instructions! m - Kendra in CA 17:05 Dec 28
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- My dehydrator racks can go through the dishwasher. The bottom is a pain to clean unless you have the kind with a covered element. (m) - Jenni in KS 16:56 Dec 28
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- I guess anyone this side of the rockies is out... bummer, ds would LOVE it! nt - Christina in OR 17:03 Dec 28
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- Q: - Peek a Boo 16:03 Dec 28
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- Apparently not... - abbeyej 18:22 Dec 28
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- cool! The nearest one is quite some distance, so i may not try it till he's older :-) - Peek a Boo 18:29 Dec 28
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- cool! The nearest one is quite some distance, so i may not try it till he's older :-) - Peek a Boo 18:29 Dec 28
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- Apparently not... - abbeyej 18:22 Dec 28
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- I will add that it's "iNput" not "iMput." nt - Brenda 22:00 Dec 28
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- Are you serious? nt - Elaine 20:39 Dec 28
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- Since we have no way of providing vocal inflections online, many words (like "hafta") are PURPOSELY spelled casually to ... - Brenda 20:35 Dec 28
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- Y'all are gonna hafta stop! ; ) (nt) - Old Dominion Heather 19:10 Dec 28
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- "Hafta" is slang, which is an informality, much like typing with no capitals. (NT) - MarieM 18:39 Dec 28
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- This is my all-time favorite: grammer. nt - Veronica 18:05 Dec 28
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- Mine is: cirriculum. nt - Lee in AZ 22:11 Dec 28
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- Ha! Yes, ITA! :) (nt) - Debra in TX 18:55 Dec 28
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- Mine is: cirriculum. nt - Lee in AZ 22:11 Dec 28
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- Yikes, I best stop posting then. Don't want to offend anyone nt - Quiver0f10 18:02 Dec 28
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- Oh, we're not pickin' on anybody. Definitley not you :D nt - Veronica 18:07 Dec 28
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- Well, then..... why bring it up? nt - Christy in TN 18:49 Dec 28
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- You hafta realize, she's *definitley* kidding! ;) nt - Gayle 20:58 Dec 28
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- I didn't bring it up! I thought this was a game (until I went back and read the OP, that is.) nt - Veronica 19:22 Dec 28
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- You hafta realize, she's *definitley* kidding! ;) nt - Gayle 20:58 Dec 28
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- Definitley? (NT) - MarieM 18:35 Dec 28
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- Oh, come on! Surely you could tell that was intentional. Now I'm going to say *Sheeesh*. nt - Veronica 20:18 Dec 28
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- Oh, come on! Surely you could tell that was intentional. Now I'm going to say *Sheeesh*. nt - Veronica 20:18 Dec 28
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- Well, then..... why bring it up? nt - Christy in TN 18:49 Dec 28
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- Oh, we're not pickin' on anybody. Definitley not you :D nt - Veronica 18:07 Dec 28
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- And please use than/ then and to/too correctly... - Jolee 17:41 Dec 28
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- don't forget Yeah :-) nt - Peek a Boo 17:33 Dec 28
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- I am trying to LOSE weight, not loose it. nt - Veronica 17:31 Dec 28
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- Hey, if "loosing" it means "setting it free -- faaaar away from me", then I'm game. ;o) As long as it's just *gone*. ;o) nt - abbeyej 18:54 Dec 28
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- I've always wondered if you can "sale" weight you loose. Hmm. ;) nt - kimminy 18:01 Dec 28
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- Allright! I'd make alot of money then :D nt - Veronica 18:04 Dec 28
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- Yah. Me to! - kimminy 18:06 Dec 28
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- Sorry, I meant 'I'd make alot of money than.' nt - Veronica 18:15 Dec 28
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- Sorry, I meant 'I'd make alot of money than.' nt - Veronica 18:15 Dec 28
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- Yah. Me to! - kimminy 18:06 Dec 28
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- Allright! I'd make alot of money then :D nt - Veronica 18:04 Dec 28
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- Hey, if "loosing" it means "setting it free -- faaaar away from me", then I'm game. ;o) As long as it's just *gone*. ;o) nt - abbeyej 18:54 Dec 28
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- My goodness. You should should check your own:) "I" not i .(m) - Tammy 17:31 Dec 28
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- Please be sure to capitalize the first letter in a sentence. It looks bad to make such mistakes when correcting others. :o) I will try to use proper punctuation along with my smilies. nt - Jenni in KS 17:45 Dec 28
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- Shouldn't there be a hyphen in flame-retardant? - Jenni in KS 17:49 Dec 28
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- Shouldn't there be a hyphen in flame-retardant? - Jenni in KS 17:49 Dec 28
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- yes, I have to admit, e.e. cummings was an early influence. i've been using lowercase 'i' and non-capitalization long before it became common internet informality. nt - Deidre in GA 17:44 Dec 28
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- Okay, I have to object, here. "e.e. cummings" *earned* the right to break the rules. I cringe every time I see a home educator use "i". It looks SOOOO bad. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:22 Dec 28
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- Well, I have a question.... - bethinny 22:33 Dec 28
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- Capitalizing *I* distinguishes it as a word, as opposed to a letter of the alphabet.nt - at home in texas 22:44 Dec 28
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- Capitalizing *I* distinguishes it as a word, as opposed to a letter of the alphabet.nt - at home in texas 22:44 Dec 28
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- I completely agree, Katherine. I don't read posts with no caps - they are too hard to read and I don't have the time or energy. I *hope* that these folks are teaching their kids to capitalize? - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 20:52 Dec 28
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- Yep, "I follow e. e. cummings" always sounds to me like an excuse for lazy typing habits. nt - Brenda 21:56 Dec 28
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- Absolutely! And... what Katherine said. (I write in short, choppy sentences and claim allegiance to Hemingway LOL. (only kidding!)) - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:20 Dec 28
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- LOL! nt - Peek. a. Boo. in the dark. alone. 22:34 Dec 28
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- LOL! nt - Peek. a. Boo. in the dark. alone. 22:34 Dec 28
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- no excuses here-- freely admitting to being lazy :-P nt - peek a boo 22:14 Dec 28
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- I always have to fight the urge to ask to see their award-winning poetry. nt - Katherine B. in TX 22:09 Dec 28
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- Absolutely! And... what Katherine said. (I write in short, choppy sentences and claim allegiance to Hemingway LOL. (only kidding!)) - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:20 Dec 28
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- Yep, "I follow e. e. cummings" always sounds to me like an excuse for lazy typing habits. nt - Brenda 21:56 Dec 28
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- Well, I have a question.... - bethinny 22:33 Dec 28
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- his stuff always bugged me, too-- and not just his refusal to use caps, lol! nt - Peek a Boo 18:07 Dec 28
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- Okay, I have to object, here. "e.e. cummings" *earned* the right to break the rules. I cringe every time I see a home educator use "i". It looks SOOOO bad. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:22 Dec 28
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- Please be sure to capitalize the first letter in a sentence. It looks bad to make such mistakes when correcting others. :o) I will try to use proper punctuation along with my smilies. nt - Jenni in KS 17:45 Dec 28
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- hey-- I don't hafta take that correction!!!! - Peek a Boo -lol! 17:18 Dec 28
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- I wholeheartedly agree with you on "prolly" -- sounds like baby talk. nt - Brenda 22:00 Dec 28
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- You will not believe this, but my dds' *oral surgeon* used "prolly." My mouth almost fell open... - Ellie 23:33 Dec 28
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- You will not believe this, but my dds' *oral surgeon* used "prolly." My mouth almost fell open... - Ellie 23:33 Dec 28
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- I just have to tell you - Christina in OR 17:43 Dec 28
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- I know-- I've used it too, lol! it still bugs me tho :-P nt - Peek a Boo -pg w/ #5 :-) 18:03 Dec 28
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- I know-- I've used it too, lol! it still bugs me tho :-P nt - Peek a Boo -pg w/ #5 :-) 18:03 Dec 28
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- teh? teh? nt - Veronica 17:33 Dec 28
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- hey! that's a legitimate typo if you're a fast "hunt n peck" typist like me :-) nt - Peek a Boo -Teh worst typist :-) 18:32 Dec 28
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- :D nt - Veronica 19:23 Dec 28
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- :D nt - Veronica 19:23 Dec 28
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- hey! that's a legitimate typo if you're a fast "hunt n peck" typist like me :-) nt - Peek a Boo -Teh worst typist :-) 18:32 Dec 28
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- I wholeheartedly agree with you on "prolly" -- sounds like baby talk. nt - Brenda 22:00 Dec 28
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- And don't forget "a lot"- two words, not one. Got that off my chest! nt - Kendra in CA 17:07 Dec 28
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- FYI-if you're using Firefox, there's a toolbar from Google that has a spell check function. - Deidre in GA 17:06 Dec 28
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- This is a place to post for fun and be informal, if I have to spell check every little thing it would drive me insane. Relax a bit, good grief nt - Quiver0f10 18:06 Dec 28
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- Sorry, I thought this was all a joke. None of us need to point fingers, for sure. Most of my posts have such short, choppy sentences, I'm sure I make people cringe. nt - Veronica 18:19 Dec 28
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- ...and I run on and on (usually in the subject line : ( ) nt - Michelle 18:44 Dec 28
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- Aaaaaaah!!! Ya got me.nt - Veronica 19:25 Dec 28
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- LOL, no I really did mean *me*! nt - Michelle 21:35 Dec 28
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- LOL, no I really did mean *me*! nt - Michelle 21:35 Dec 28
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- Aaaaaaah!!! Ya got me.nt - Veronica 19:25 Dec 28
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- ...and I run on and on (usually in the subject line : ( ) nt - Michelle 18:44 Dec 28
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- Sorry, I thought this was all a joke. None of us need to point fingers, for sure. Most of my posts have such short, choppy sentences, I'm sure I make people cringe. nt - Veronica 18:19 Dec 28
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- I have the same thing on my IE Google toolbar. nt - Crissy in WA 17:20 Dec 28
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- I think I found it in my Safari bar... - Christina in OR 17:49 Dec 28
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- I think I found it in my Safari bar... - Christina in OR 17:49 Dec 28
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- This is a place to post for fun and be informal, if I have to spell check every little thing it would drive me insane. Relax a bit, good grief nt - Quiver0f10 18:06 Dec 28
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- Please, please, would it be all right for me to add "alright" to the list? Whew. Thanks. I'm not a natural speller, so I'm sure I make a number of mistakes. I can't imagine why that word bugs me! LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc. 17:00 Dec 28
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- Alright is a real word; albeit nonstandard usage, but still a real word. (m) - Kate CA 0:54 Dec 29
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- That's not a word??? Around here it is usually pronounced : "are-rite, yall, cool yer jets!" (nt) - Old Dominion Heather 19:12 Dec 28
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- LOL! ...what a thread this has become! nt - Jean in Wisc. 0:47 Dec 29
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- LOL! ...what a thread this has become! nt - Jean in Wisc. 0:47 Dec 29
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- Alright is a real word; albeit nonstandard usage, but still a real word. (m) - Kate CA 0:54 Dec 29
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- I know I can't spell to save my life - Christina in OR 16:56 Dec 28
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- I didn't write for a long time because of constant nit-picking. - Regina in MO 17:35 Dec 28
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- I know. I hate it when this comes up. I am horrible at both spelling and grammar. There is no reason to hurt anyone's feelings! Yuck. nt - Christy in TN 18:48 Dec 28
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- I wish I could blame it on whole language! I was taught phonics and can read anything, but the spelling can only be explained by genetics. nt - Christina in OR 17:52 Dec 28
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- I know. I hate it when this comes up. I am horrible at both spelling and grammar. There is no reason to hurt anyone's feelings! Yuck. nt - Christy in TN 18:48 Dec 28
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- i kant spel wurth beens eethr... mi pour kidz.. - frogpond1 17:07 Dec 28
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- I can't spell, either. It has always hurt my feelings when this topic comes up, too. (m) - Christy in TN 18:45 Dec 28
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- You could think of it as an opportunity... - Ellie 23:38 Dec 28<
- I can't spell, either. It has always hurt my feelings when this topic comes up, too. (m) - Christy in TN 18:45 Dec 28
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- I didn't write for a long time because of constant nit-picking. - Regina in MO 17:35 Dec 28
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