- I don't like to have the tv on during the day, but my husband prefers to work with a little background noise... - Crissy in WA 21:47 Jul 5
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- What a lovely little story. Thnak you for this!nt - camibami 21:50 Jul 5
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- Errr...interesting timing, indeed! LOL (nt) - Colleen 22:59 Jul 5
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- And you have *only* five? They would be surprised to see some of the families here! LOL nt - mom2abcd 22:27 Jul 5
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- Tonight in the food court... - nancypants 22:17 Jul 5
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- I don't think comments about big families would bother me. m - Robin 22:05 Jul 5
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- I'd find it funny, not bothersome. I mean, really, it's FUNNY that someone would ask that! LOL (nt) - Colleen 22:53 Jul 5
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- Why would anyone think it would be ok to ask that?! I would be bothered, too. nt - ElaineJ 22:31 Jul 5
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- I would have a very dirty look and a catty comment just waiting for that person. Ohhh... I'd be mad! What did she say?! nt - nancypants 22:18 Jul 5
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- I'd find it funny, not bothersome. I mean, really, it's FUNNY that someone would ask that! LOL (nt) - Colleen 22:53 Jul 5
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- My all time favorite comment (m) - Dana in NC 21:51 Jul 5
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- Some people are like (home)school at midnight: no class nt - *anj* 21:29 Jul 5
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- LOLOL - I like that thought. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:49 Jul 5
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- LOLOL - I like that thought. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:49 Jul 5
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- I think there is a difference between not getting a pet and getting rid of one (m) - Dana in NC 22:11 Jul 5
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- No pets. No apologies. :-) nt - WTMindy 21:23 Jul 5
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- Same here. :) nt - Crissy in WA 21:30 Jul 5
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- And same here. Let's start a Washington WTM No Pets (cows allowed, of course) Club. (nt) - Colleen 23:00 Jul 5
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- And same here. Let's start a Washington WTM No Pets (cows allowed, of course) Club. (nt) - Colleen 23:00 Jul 5
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- Same here. :) nt - Crissy in WA 21:30 Jul 5
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- I think your children are too young to be responsible for a pet. 9 or 10 might be old enough...m - Boymama 21:15 Jul 5
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- And I answered you. I realize you've been supporting your friend. I realize you thought you'd get a variety of perspectives. What does it tell you that everyone essentially had the same opinion (grieving is different for each person)? (nt) - Colleen 22:56 Jul 5
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- Hmmm....(m) - Colleen 23:06 Jul 5
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- Hmmm....(m) - Colleen 23:06 Jul 5
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- When you said you were resentful (m) - Dana in NC 22:08 Jul 5
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- {{{d4pw in So.FLA}}} You must be really hurting for your friend. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:15 Jul 5
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- All I can say is - BirkenstockMom 21:59 Jul 5
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- Uh... that post was supposed to be under d4pw's post. nt - BirkenstockMom 22:36 Jul 5
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- Did you ever live in NY?.... - bethinny 22:04 Jul 5
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- Uh... that post was supposed to be under d4pw's post. nt - BirkenstockMom 22:36 Jul 5
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- All I can say is - BirkenstockMom 21:59 Jul 5
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- It's cool when science proves something that "folks" have always thought! nt - *anj* 21:35 Jul 5
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- This is interesting. I can tell you I felt a very real, physical pain when - Crissy in WA 21:22 Jul 5
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- That's a good question. The fact that you were very young may have been protective. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:32 Jul 5
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- That's a good question. The fact that you were very young may have been protective. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:32 Jul 5
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- Interesting! I wonder if this is the same thing as a panic attack being mistaken for a heart attack. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:47 Jul 5
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- No, these people actually need resuscitation (sp?). Hey, Katherine B, I saw JUST the thing for you... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:49 Jul 5
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- Well, I read some more, and it looks like I was wrong. Hmm. That's a good question. I guess it would depend on ... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:00 Jul 5
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- Well, I read some more, and it looks like I was wrong. Hmm. That's a good question. I guess it would depend on ... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:00 Jul 5
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- No, these people actually need resuscitation (sp?). Hey, Katherine B, I saw JUST the thing for you... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:49 Jul 5
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- Aha! Okay, now that I know the source...(m) - Colleen 23:11 Jul 5
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- John Stossell dubious? Why he's an honest to goodness, all-American Libertarian! nt - Virginia Dawn 20:26 Jul 5
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- Lol, it's the source that is dubious, I am sure the man is dependable (m) - Dana in NC 20:56 Jul 5
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- Lol, it's the source that is dubious, I am sure the man is dependable (m) - Dana in NC 20:56 Jul 5
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- And I do wonder (m) - Dana in NC 20:24 Jul 5
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- Maybe they took samples? I'd be interested to. Is John Stossel... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:25 Jul 5
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- Not at all. He is one of the few journalists that I trust. nt - Dana in OR 23:13 Jul 5
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- Imo, yes - MargaretWV 22:32 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry to all whom this offends, but I cannot help myself. "too" Two o's. Ack. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:26 Jul 5
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- You are brave, I've had so many typos and so much bad grammar today that I just decided to pretend I didn't notice. nt - Virginia Dawn 20:31 Jul 5
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- 'Twas in the subject line, glaring out at me. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:34 Jul 5
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- 'Twas in the subject line, glaring out at me. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:34 Jul 5
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- You are brave, I've had so many typos and so much bad grammar today that I just decided to pretend I didn't notice. nt - Virginia Dawn 20:31 Jul 5
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- Not at all. He is one of the few journalists that I trust. nt - Dana in OR 23:13 Jul 5
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- Maybe they took samples? I'd be interested to. Is John Stossel... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:25 Jul 5
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- Is there a hobby shop nearby? - Hawke 20:50 Jul 5
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- I'm so sorry, but I'm scaring the dog laughing about what I *thought* I just read! No help with your... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:11 Jul 5
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- Ohmyword!!!! I was thinking the same thing!!!!! LOL!!!! nt - *anj* 20:15 Jul 5
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- "Brick and Mortar" Meaning a physical store (with bricks and mortar) instead of an online store. ;) nt. - Whisperlily 20:14 Jul 5
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- Here I was thinking, "baked beans?" LOL! nt - Amy in NH 20:30 Jul 5
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- Oh! Thanks! 8^D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:20 Jul 5
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- Here I was thinking, "baked beans?" LOL! nt - Amy in NH 20:30 Jul 5
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- Ohmyword!!!! I was thinking the same thing!!!!! LOL!!!! nt - *anj* 20:15 Jul 5
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- My son loved it too at that age . . . - Brenda in FL 22:36 Jul 5
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- My son loved this book....he has had it since he was 4yo and it is still on his headboard at 11yo...fond memories :0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:18 Jul 5
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- I use a kenmore cannister. .nt. - Brenda in FL 22:37 Jul 5
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- I have an Electrolux canister. Mostly, though, I use a microfiber mop daily, and only the Electrolux (with attachment) for the area rugs. nt - Ellie 20:35 Jul 5
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- Perhaps you could suggest a comprimise of mold treatment for a rent back... - Hawke 20:48 Jul 5
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- Go along with your original plans...too many potential problems..rent an apartment for a month if you need to nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:22 Jul 5
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- Ummmm, NO. Why on earth should you be further put out....(m) - Regena in KY 20:00 Jul 5
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- I don't think you should feel obliged to do this. No way. Follow your agent's advice. You're kind to consider, but really... this is their problem, not yours. Don't make it yours. nt - Robin in Tx 19:52 Jul 5
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- Maybe that should read that we feel really pressed to *not* go along... nt - Sharon in SC 19:35 Jul 5
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- My roommate in college brought a case of dozens of eggs back from her farm....m - Julieofsardis 22:05 Jul 5
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- Even though we have laying hens, I don't eat raw eggs... - Jean in Wisc. 19:44 Jul 5
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- *anj*, you are a hoot. What timing, eh? I'd say the writer was pretty lucky. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:33 Jul 5
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- I grew up "licking out the bowl" of different kinds of batter or dough that had raw egg.... - Virginia Dawn 19:32 Jul 5
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- Considering where eggs come from these days, I'm a bit more concerned than I was as a kid. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:34 Jul 5
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- True. Another good reason to know the person who produces your food. n t - *anj*(who wants to raise chickens some day, or at least wants to want to raise chickens some day.) 19:40 Jul 5
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- HAHAHAHA! I'm with you about the chickens. When we live together on our 1500 acre commune in Johnson city... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:47 Jul 5
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- Yes, and *someone* else will clean out the coop too. Why do you think my dh says "no way!!" :) nt - *anj* 20:00 Jul 5
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- Oh, silly woman, the *children* will clean out the coop. We shall call it "animal husbandry" on our annual homeschool report. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:01 Jul 5
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- Oh yes, why of course. Except if they clean it like they clean their rooms we'll be dead of salmonella for sure! :) nt - *anj* 20:16 Jul 5
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- Oh, right. Well, HEY, though, it's a chicken coop. How bad a job can they *do*, really? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:21 Jul 5
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- Oh, right. Well, HEY, though, it's a chicken coop. How bad a job can they *do*, really? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:21 Jul 5
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- Oh yes, why of course. Except if they clean it like they clean their rooms we'll be dead of salmonella for sure! :) nt - *anj* 20:16 Jul 5
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- Oh, silly woman, the *children* will clean out the coop. We shall call it "animal husbandry" on our annual homeschool report. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:01 Jul 5
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- Yes, and *someone* else will clean out the coop too. Why do you think my dh says "no way!!" :) nt - *anj* 20:00 Jul 5
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- HAHAHAHA! I'm with you about the chickens. When we live together on our 1500 acre commune in Johnson city... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:47 Jul 5
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- Do eggs come from someplace different than they did when you where a kid? (Just call me eggnorant :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 19:37 Jul 5
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- Well, of COURSE they do, you punny woman. They come from intensive egg factories where salmonella runs rampant. Back in my day, missy, they... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:46 Jul 5
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- Even when *I* was growing up, we got our eggs from the grocer, who bought them large farms... and back then they were not at all as careful about refrigeration, storage, etc. I can remember when eggs at the store were not always refrigerated. nt - Robin in Tx 20:52 Jul 5
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- I know that there are now (and maybe were then, who knows?) low level antibiotic therapies... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:06 Jul 5
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- Well, I still lick the bowl and I'm gonna lick the bowl till the day I die and I don't care. Just call me Kathy Bates... Face it girls, I'm older and I have more insurance. I can live dangerously :o). nt - Robin in Tx 21:13 Jul 5
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- ROFLPIMP, Robin! Yeah, well I lick the bowl while sitting next to my turtles! Is that living dangerously or what?!? nt - Veronica 21:44 Jul 5
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- :-D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:36 Jul 5
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- ROFLPIMP, Robin! Yeah, well I lick the bowl while sitting next to my turtles! Is that living dangerously or what?!? nt - Veronica 21:44 Jul 5
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- Well, I still lick the bowl and I'm gonna lick the bowl till the day I die and I don't care. Just call me Kathy Bates... Face it girls, I'm older and I have more insurance. I can live dangerously :o). nt - Robin in Tx 21:13 Jul 5
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- And I'm a good 8 years or more older than you . So there. And I always thought it was a dog's lick, too. :o). - Robinin Tx 20:59 Jul 5
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- I know that there are now (and maybe were then, who knows?) low level antibiotic therapies... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:06 Jul 5
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- You can't be much older than I am......:-) - Virginia Dawn 20:00 Jul 5
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- As to losing your innocence... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:06 Jul 5
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- Yeah, most of the time my eggs came from the Piggly Wiggly. Yes, the eggs... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:03 Jul 5
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- Re: Yeah, most of the time my eggs came from the Piggly Wiggly. Yes, the eggs... - Virginia Dawn 20:14 Jul 5
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- It's a cat, and yes it will. Antibiotics on the tongue. 8^D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:22 Jul 5
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- I've spent the last ten minutes trying to confirm this and I can't find a thing! - Virginia Dawn 20:48 Jul 5
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- I'm pretty sure it's true. ToniCW, have you seen anything about this one Snopes? (If you're around.) I'm off to check. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:53 Jul 5
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- I found it! - Virginia Dawn 21:06 Jul 5
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- And in human tears! Amazing. So the whole notion in fiction of healing phoenix tears is not completely from left field. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:10 Jul 5
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- And in human tears! Amazing. So the whole notion in fiction of healing phoenix tears is not completely from left field. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:10 Jul 5
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- No help on snopes, though now I know more about... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:59 Jul 5
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- We have those bonobo monkeys at our zoo, and boy, do they act disgusting! nt - Veronica 21:46 Jul 5
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- We have those bonobo monkeys at our zoo, and boy, do they act disgusting! nt - Veronica 21:46 Jul 5
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- I found it! - Virginia Dawn 21:06 Jul 5
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- I'm pretty sure it's true. ToniCW, have you seen anything about this one Snopes? (If you're around.) I'm off to check. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:53 Jul 5
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- I've spent the last ten minutes trying to confirm this and I can't find a thing! - Virginia Dawn 20:48 Jul 5
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- It's a cat, and yes it will. Antibiotics on the tongue. 8^D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:22 Jul 5
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- Re: Yeah, most of the time my eggs came from the Piggly Wiggly. Yes, the eggs... - Virginia Dawn 20:14 Jul 5
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- As to losing your innocence... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:06 Jul 5
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- Even when *I* was growing up, we got our eggs from the grocer, who bought them large farms... and back then they were not at all as careful about refrigeration, storage, etc. I can remember when eggs at the store were not always refrigerated. nt - Robin in Tx 20:52 Jul 5
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- Okay, I snorted out loud! Eggcelent joke!!! nt - *anj* 19:39 Jul 5
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- Well, of COURSE they do, you punny woman. They come from intensive egg factories where salmonella runs rampant. Back in my day, missy, they... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:46 Jul 5
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- True. Another good reason to know the person who produces your food. n t - *anj*(who wants to raise chickens some day, or at least wants to want to raise chickens some day.) 19:40 Jul 5
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- Considering where eggs come from these days, I'm a bit more concerned than I was as a kid. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:34 Jul 5
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- I meant that I hope your divorce will be full of wonderful co-parenting. nt - Amy in NH 20:22 Jul 5
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- OK. That's what I didn't get. Because my post wasn't written about........... - Joanne in TX 21:40 Jul 5
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- Oh, okay... so I was wrong. Sorry for butting in on this conversation :o). nt - RinT 22:46 Jul 5
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- Oh, okay... so I was wrong. Sorry for butting in on this conversation :o). nt - RinT 22:46 Jul 5
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- Psst... I think she was talking about the "I wasn't talking to you, mind your own business" post! LOL nt - Robin in Tx, who really SHOULD be minding her own business, but can't help it!! LOL 21:08 Jul 5
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- OK. That's what I didn't get. Because my post wasn't written about........... - Joanne in TX 21:40 Jul 5
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- Mine go in the trash too! Why should I give them courtesy what they really want is my money-not me... - Jeanne in MN 22:39 Jul 5
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- No reason needed - just say "that won't work for me". :) nt - readwithem 21:54 Jul 5
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- This is a perfect situation for an e-mail. - Cindyg 21:30 Jul 5
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- If I know the person who invited me, I call (m) - Dana in NC 20:48 Jul 5
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- Ok, what I'm reading here and in other posts is that... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:52 Jul 5
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- Yup, again because they are coached to invite 40 people, any 40, just invite a LOT of people. :/ nt - *anj* 21:05 Jul 5
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- Well, that's a bit irritating. They don't care who I am, so long as I have a wallet? nt - Crissy in WA 21:10 Jul 5
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- If you invite 40, 10 will show up. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:11 Jul 5
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- Exactly. Oh, and Crissy, it's not quite that callous. It's just the law of averages or something like that. nt - *anj* 21:27 Jul 5
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- Ah. Good to know. :o) nt - Crissy 21:33 Jul 5
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- Ah. Good to know. :o) nt - Crissy 21:33 Jul 5
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- Exactly. Oh, and Crissy, it's not quite that callous. It's just the law of averages or something like that. nt - *anj* 21:27 Jul 5
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- If you invite 40, 10 will show up. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:11 Jul 5
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- Well, that's a bit irritating. They don't care who I am, so long as I have a wallet? nt - Crissy in WA 21:10 Jul 5
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- Yup, again because they are coached to invite 40 people, any 40, just invite a LOT of people. :/ nt - *anj* 21:05 Jul 5
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- Ok, what I'm reading here and in other posts is that... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:52 Jul 5
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- Yes. "r.s.v.p." means to reply. It means to say yes you're coming or no you're not. You don't have to give a reason. nt - Ellie 20:38 Jul 5 (1)
- I can't consider such things an "invitation" -- they're an advertisement! Even the ones from "friends" get tossed in the trash with the junk mail, I'm afraid. I can't force myself to feel guilty about tossing an ad. nt - abbeyej 20:35 Jul 5
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- I think responding is a courtesy. If you don't want to speak to the hostess - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 20:34 Jul 5
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- Okay, I just remembered something and I have to admit that I am a hypocrite! (sm) - *anj* 20:12 Jul 5
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- Humble, thy name is *anj*! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:02 Jul 5
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- Humble, thy name is *anj*! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:02 Jul 5
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- That thread reminded me of a similar situation... - Crissy in WA 20:06 Jul 5
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- Yes, I've been assaulted by people from our homeschool support group that way....m - Julieofsardis 21:53 Jul 5
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- You should email her with a request to be taken off her list. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:09 Jul 5
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- You're right. That would make it easier for both of us, wouldn't it? nt - Crissy in WA 20:15 Jul 5
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- Well, it's not hard for HER, you're just on The List. One click, you know? But it would... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:24 Jul 5
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- Well, it's not hard for HER, you're just on The List. One click, you know? But it would... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:24 Jul 5
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- You're right. That would make it easier for both of us, wouldn't it? nt - Crissy in WA 20:15 Jul 5
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- Yes, I've been assaulted by people from our homeschool support group that way....m - Julieofsardis 21:53 Jul 5
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- Well, I tagree these are offensive to me. - Kristine out of lurking 19:55 Jul 5
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- Grouchy and pessimistic here as well, Kristine. LOL This topic really gets me going. :S (nt) - Erica in PA 19:57 Jul 5
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- Grouchy and pessimistic here as well, Kristine. LOL This topic really gets me going. :S (nt) - Erica in PA 19:57 Jul 5
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- Maybe we *should*, but I don't RSVP to those things when I'm not attending, either. I frankly feel a little imposed upon just receiving the invitation. (nt) - Erica in PA 19:49 Jul 5
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- Yes, I think you do need to respond... - *anj* 19:32 Jul 5
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- Well, way back when I felt I should attend, - Casad 20:26 Jul 5
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- You know, everyone should come right out and say that, then. (m) - Erica in PA 19:54 Jul 5
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- I completely agree. (sm) - *anj* 20:08 Jul 5
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- Although with something like Usborne books... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:19 Jul 5
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- No, I appreciate it, anj. I just think everyone should be that honest about it-- then the guests won't feel guilty declining, and the consultants can focus their efforts on guests who want to buy stuff. (nt) - Erica in PA 20:15 Jul 5
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- Although with something like Usborne books... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:19 Jul 5
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- I completely agree. (sm) - *anj* 20:08 Jul 5
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- Well, way back when I felt I should attend, - Casad 20:26 Jul 5
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- I always respond to an RSVP...someone took the time and postage to send it to you...and...m - Tap, tap, tap 19:31 Jul 5
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- Actually you'd be surprised. Sometimes those shows are great for all involved! :) nt - *anj* 19:33 Jul 5
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- Actually you'd be surprised. Sometimes those shows are great for all involved! :) nt - *anj* 19:33 Jul 5
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- ITA!! - nancypants 19:16 Jul 5
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- What has worked for me was an idea that I got from this board....m - Kim in NV 22:13 Jul 5
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- Much to my surprise, a strict schedule really cut down on complaining ..... (m) - Anne in Saskatchewan 20:51 Jul 5
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- Someone (can't remember who) told me this and I tell my ds on the first day..... - Pensguys 19:26 Jul 5
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- I love this!: "I've told him that he just has to do it....either here or down the street....and down the street isn't an option." Bravo!! nt - *anj* 19:35 Jul 5
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- Thanks! LOL nt - Pensguys 21:04 Jul 5
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- Thanks! LOL nt - Pensguys 21:04 Jul 5
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- I love this!: "I've told him that he just has to do it....either here or down the street....and down the street isn't an option." Bravo!! nt - *anj* 19:35 Jul 5
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- A lot of attitude issues are tied to....but in our home... - Pamela 19:17 Jul 5
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- Very well said. I heartily agree. nt. - Jeanne in MN 22:42 Jul 5
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- Very well said. I heartily agree. nt. - Jeanne in MN 22:42 Jul 5
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- Some things I do .. - Cheller 19:13 Jul 5
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- How about making him submit all complaints in writing (m) - Dana in NC 19:00 Jul 5
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- Remember, no spoilers in the subject lines! nt - Robin in Tx 18:41 Jul 5
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- I was just coming back to say the same thing. We are just now watching, so don't tell! nt - Renai 18:49 Jul 5
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- P.S. I know your comment wasn't a spoiler... just interjecting a reminder to head off any spoilers in the resonses :o). nt - Robin in Tx 18:47 Jul 5
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- I was just coming back to say the same thing. We are just now watching, so don't tell! nt - Renai 18:49 Jul 5
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- I can't really tell you *how* to decide - because I never could (more) - readwithem 21:57 Jul 5 (1)
- This is always the hardest decision for curriculum picks....m - Julieofsardis 21:46 Jul 5
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- For dd (6) I pick based on what I think will interest HER, not MY favorites (well, sometimes!). m - CHris in VA 18:37 Jul 5
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- Good for you. I hope you find it enlightening and encouraging. nt - Cindyg 21:31 Jul 5
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- Thanks for the input, ladies! (m) - Rhonda in TX 20:29 Jul 5
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- we go mostly tv-free during the week - AngieW in Texas 19:19 Jul 5
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- Cold turkey.....One rule idea: X amt of time to be used between 4pm Friday and 8pm Sunday night (or whatever)....<nt> - Pamela 19:19 Jul 5
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- Have you seen those token machines that go on TV? Is it real or just for the tv show HWKTK? - Lisa CA 18:58 Jul 5
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- We hardly watch tv even though we have a tv room and a big old all American tv screen (m) - Dana in NC 18:50 Jul 5
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- My kids were cut back to 1 hour of TV per day, just before dinner.... - Orangeblossom 18:40 Jul 5
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- Another option . . . - Jeri 18:34 Jul 5 (1)
- This is what we do. The KIDS aren't allowed to turn the TV on if it is a school day. After they go to bed DH and I watch TV/movies. (m) - Whisperlily 18:01 Jul 5
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- I'd love for the kids to "forget" the TV. That would be wonderful. - Rhonda in TX 18:13 Jul 5
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- I'd love for the kids to "forget" the TV. That would be wonderful. - Rhonda in TX 18:13 Jul 5
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- I say cold-turkey before you get sucked into the new T.V. season. I guess you're not a Lost fanatic ;-) nt - karenciavo 17:53 Jul 5
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- Ahh, but I am! Thanks goodness for the DVR. :) (nt) - Rhonda in TX 18:09 Jul 5
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- You have some will-power ;-) nt - karenciavo 19:42 Jul 5
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- You have some will-power ;-) nt - karenciavo 19:42 Jul 5
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- Ahh, but I am! Thanks goodness for the DVR. :) (nt) - Rhonda in TX 18:09 Jul 5
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- Sept 5th, because that is when our charter school (which we are part of) starts back. nt - Rhiannon8404 23:02 Jul 5
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- We're working on a few things through July and will start back in earnest in August. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:58 Jul 5
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- We school year-round, but always plan to start the new stuff during the first week of September. nt - Crissy in WA 21:36 Jul 5
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- Ours is weird because we go year round. The kids started today doing partial days and full days will start Aug 7th...I don't have a reason for that date...LOL <nt> - Pamela 19:23 Jul 5
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- last year august 15th ......not sure about this year...nm - mom4sons 19:06 Jul 5
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- We always plan to go back when local ps does. But we always end up starting earlie at dc reguest. Sometimes July sometimes August. They have shown no interest yet! nt - Lisa CA 19:00 Jul 5
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- We start the first week of August. This year we'll start on a Thursday so we don't have a full week facing us! nt - Niffercoo 18:44 Jul 5
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- January 1st. I love doing it this way. - Jenn in Mo 18:41 Jul 5
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- We start when my best friend's kids go back to private school.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:10 Jul 5
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- Oh, and we take all our holidays when they do. These are our playmates, so we just go with t heir schedule.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:11 Jul 5
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- This is what we will do this year too....mostly. We're starting Aug. 4. nt - Pensguys 18:39 Jul 5
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- This is what we will do this year too....mostly. We're starting Aug. 4. nt - Pensguys 18:39 Jul 5
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- Oh, and we take all our holidays when they do. These are our playmates, so we just go with t heir schedule.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:11 Jul 5
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- August 21, because that's when dh (prof) goes back. We're counting days in the summer (for the state), but our schedule changes to "for real" then. nt - abbeyej 18:02 Jul 5
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- We will start Aug. 21 as well, because we will be bored stiff by then and back from our family reunion! nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:48 Jul 5
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- We will start Aug. 21 as well, because we will be bored stiff by then and back from our family reunion! nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:48 Jul 5
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- August 21 with a week off for Thanksgiving and three weeks off at Christmas. nt - Regena in KY 17:57 Jul 5
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- We will start July 31st. We're doing 6 weeks on/1 week off and it's too stinkin' hot in August to do anything anyway! (nt) - Rhonda in TX 17:51 Jul 5
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- Congratulations.....glad she's doing well!....nt - Julieofsardis 21:43 Jul 5
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- Gracie nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:15 Jul 5
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- Too bad she's not a male. My all-time favorite cat name is Chairman Meow! :o) nt - MNClaire 20:13 Jul 5
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- Zane. Misty. Ash. Smokey. nt - Regena in KY 17:59 Jul 5
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- Does it smell like a delicious bass? nt - Hillary in KS 20:13 Jul 5
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- Or deep-fried tots? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:36 Jul 5
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- Or just like those dang kaysa-dillas? nt - Amy in Orlando 21:58 Jul 5
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- Milk from a cow that's been in wild onions? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD who is now afraid, very afraid, to sniff one of these at Target 22:07 Jul 5
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- Milk from a cow that's been in wild onions? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD who is now afraid, very afraid, to sniff one of these at Target 22:07 Jul 5
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- Or just like those dang kaysa-dillas? nt - Amy in Orlando 21:58 Jul 5
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- Or deep-fried tots? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:36 Jul 5
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- Can you bring me an air freshener for my car? It stinks *real bad*. nt - Laura R (FL) 19:41 Jul 5
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- ...car freshening skills... nt - Jenn in Mo 18:51 Jul 5
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- I like your sleeves... nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:49 Jul 5
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- Gosh. :) nt - Ria 18:01 Jul 5
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- Sweeeeeeeeet ; ) - Suein PA 17:44 Jul 5
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- I've used both brands. (m) - SolaMichella 19:39 Jul 5
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- I tortured myself (without knowing) for 25 years by sewing with cheap machines--a whole parade of them because they don't last--Bought a Bernina 10 years ago and could not believe how wonderful it was...... - cat in black 17:34 Jul 5
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- I don't think the Vikings crystalized as a group in Scandinavia until much later, 700 or so? - Sharon H. in IL 17:23 Jul 5
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- you're funny :) nt - HollyAL 18:09 Jul 5
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- you're funny :) nt - HollyAL 18:09 Jul 5
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- I love my viking. I find it to be worth every penny. It has been my easiest machine to use.nt - MelissaJ 17:01 Jul 5
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- I spent about $125 to get an almost 30-yr-old Minolta Slr (SRT 202) fixed a year ago. The camera store guy offered to buy it from me (more) - JFS in IL 19:10 Jul 5
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- For any camera savvy folks - dh says the "CCD" seems to be broken but the ICD (m) - Sharon in SC 17:24 Jul 5
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- I have a broken one too (stuck shutter). Two camera shops and one online shop told me it was worth fixing. nt - LMA 17:15 Jul 5
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- I brought mine to a camera store. They will either look at it and say whether it's worth it or not to fix (mine was not worth it :-( or... - karenciavo 16:57 Jul 5
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- Yes! Got ours at www.cheesemaking.com...(m) - Jeanne in MN 17:05 Jul 5
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- Oooops, kit says it makes 30 batches-not 25. nt - Jeanne in MN 22:58 Jul 5
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- Warning: our kit had said to put in 1/4 cup salt... - mom2abcd 22:45 Jul 5
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- That's what I get for reading out of order. ;) thx! nt - *anj* 19:53 Jul 5
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- I bought it, too - Laura R (FL) 19:47 Jul 5
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- Oooops, kit says it makes 30 batches-not 25. nt - Jeanne in MN 22:58 Jul 5
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- Yes! Got ours at www.cheesemaking.com...(m) - Jeanne in MN 17:04 Jul 5
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- Never used a kit before (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:58 Jul 5
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- Have you compared the prices of making it yourself vs. purchasing? (sm) - *anj* 19:51 Jul 5
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- Where do you get your stuff? - Ottakee 17:59 Jul 5
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- Re: Where do you get your stuff? - BirkenstockMom 18:11 Jul 5
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- Forgot to say that I've always been impressed (m) - BirkenstockMom 18:15 Jul 5
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- Forgot to say that I've always been impressed (m) - BirkenstockMom 18:15 Jul 5
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- Re: Where do you get your stuff? - BirkenstockMom 18:11 Jul 5
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- Have you compared the prices of making it yourself vs. purchasing? (sm) - *anj* 19:51 Jul 5
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- Yup. - Claire 16:44 Jul 5
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- However, I think you can open a new personal account - Claire 16:45 Jul 5
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- However, I think you can open a new personal account - Claire 16:45 Jul 5
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- Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining and Bad Attitudes...in You & Your kids? - rsmofga 16:56 Jul 5
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- Get it. We just had an appt. with Dr. Turansky tonight. Money well spent!! nt - *anj* 19:54 Jul 5
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- An appointment with him? I didn't know he did that! - mom2abcd 22:46 Jul 5
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- An appointment with him? I didn't know he did that! - mom2abcd 22:46 Jul 5
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- I think this one is it. Thank you! nt - Sharon in SC 19:13 Jul 5
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- awesome book ...great results here....nm - mom4sons 19:07 Jul 5
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- Get it. We just had an appt. with Dr. Turansky tonight. Money well spent!! nt - *anj* 19:54 Jul 5
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- Was it "123 Magic"? I think I recall a mention of that recently. nt - BirkenstockMom 16:50 Jul 5
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- I love that book.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:13 Jul 5
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- I love that book.nt - Greta Lea:) 18:13 Jul 5
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- Arrgghh. *Complaining* nt - Sharon in SC 16:35 Jul 5
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- First Class mail is exempt from inspection unless there's "proabable cause"... - GVA 18:09 Jul 5
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- It probably happened in one of the letter sorting machines. Whenever you mail something hard you should pad it somehow. nt - karenciavo 16:32 Jul 5
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- Man, y'all are luuuuucky! We had to scrub/scrape every single milimeter of our borders! nt - Ellie 20:41 Jul 5
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- We used a tiny hole puncher tool and some commercial wallpaper remover, and then peeled it off. nt - Laura R (FL) 19:49 Jul 5
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- I just sprayed ours lightly with a water bottle, waited a bit, then peeled it right off. nt - nutmeg 19:43 Jul 5
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- My exMIL used vinegar water, gently tugged and it came right off. nt - SolaMichella 19:40 Jul 5
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- We wet ours thoroughly with hot water (using a sponge), let it soak in for a few minutes, and then peeled it off.nt - gandpsmommy 18:52 Jul 5
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- We did this when ds was in 2nd grade. (m) - Hillary in KS 20:17 Jul 5
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- I read it as a Soph in HS. It is a rather "dark" novel nt - HollyAL 16:59 Jul 5
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- You're welcome :o) (nt) - Giraffe Family 15:58 Jul 5
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- Most likely it won't work for you. Lasers will only target dark colored hair. Sorry. nt - Lolly 16:28 Jul 5
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- Check with a large, busy clinic in a big city. - Sharon H. in IL 17:27 Jul 5
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- Check with a large, busy clinic in a big city. - Sharon H. in IL 17:27 Jul 5
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- I keep mine in Photoshop AND on cd's because of the risk of hurricanes. That's our current project, burning a TON of pictures onto cd's over the next two weeks. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:00 Jul 5
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- I have mine stored on my computer and at snapfish. - Rhonda in TX 19:26 Jul 5
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- Adobe Photoshop Album (nt) - Kytriplets 16:35 Jul 5
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- Organized into files by month, then date. I burn a disk every month, but I take @ 1000 pics a month. nt - jmgconner 15:54 Jul 5
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- When you burn them, do you then delete from computer? nt, - Shannon in CA 17:05 Jul 5
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- Yes, I delete them after they are burned to disk and uploaded to my online Costco account. nt - jmgconner 19:13 Jul 5
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- Yes, I delete them after they are burned to disk and uploaded to my online Costco account. nt - jmgconner 19:13 Jul 5
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- Download using Windows XP and store in folders. Burn to disk annually and put in safe deposit box. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 16:10 Jul 5
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- When you burn them, do you then delete from computer? nt, - Shannon in CA 17:05 Jul 5
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- Kodakgallery.com nt. - Kay 15:51 Jul 5
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- I love your idea! In the past, I've made (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:03 Jul 5
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- Sounds like a great idea! (m) - Lisa CA 19:08 Jul 5
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- Prayers for you!! nt - WTMindy 21:33 Jul 5
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- {{myfairladies}} from someone who has been on a similar road many times!! nt - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 20:38 Jul 5
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- (((((((mfl))))) Praying for you, like the others! nt - MNClaire 20:16 Jul 5
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- Good for you. I'm so glad that you're getting help. Kudos to you!! nt - *anj* 19:58 Jul 5
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- Nothing at all to be anon for-so proud of you! ((hugs))nt - camibami 19:52 Jul 5
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- Wishing your strength and good health, mind, body and spirit. ((((HUGS))) nt - SolaMichella 19:42 Jul 5
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- You go girl...... - Kelli in TN 19:32 Jul 5
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- I was just thinking yesterday I hadn't seen your name for a few days. prayers and (((hugs))). sm - kate in seattle 19:20 Jul 5
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- Positive thoughts and prayers.... - mom4sons 19:14 Jul 5
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- Wow, that does take courage and honesty to seek help. Praying for you! nt - Lisa CA 19:12 Jul 5
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- Good for you!!! It does take courage--prayers for you as you keep putting one foot in front of the other. nt - strider 19:09 Jul 5
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- Good for you! Lots of support here... we're here to listen, care, and cheer! nt - Kay in Cal 18:58 Jul 5
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- Hang in there!!! Praying for you! nt - nancypants 18:55 Jul 5
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- Good for you. It takes courage and insight to ask for help nt - Heather in the Kootenays 18:54 Jul 5
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- Hugs!!! You are a very brave lady and I'm glad you are helping your family by helping yourself. nt - Pensguys 18:50 Jul 5
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- Lots of prayers, positive thoughts and respect. (nt) - JS in FL 18:33 Jul 5
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- (((MFL))) You are amazingly brave. Lots of prayers and good thoughts for you here. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:30 Jul 5
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- Blessings to you. I am praying for you and salute you for taking control. (nt) - The Tutor 18:24 Jul 5
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- Prayers and hugs for you, glad you posted nt - SA Canada 17:29 Jul 5
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- Myfairladies I tried to email you from the addy on your blog. (m) - MelissaJ 17:18 Jul 5
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- ((((myfairladies)))) Praying for you. (nt) - Jackie in AR 17:05 Jul 5
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- {{{ Myfairladies}}} Prayers coming your way nt - Quiver0f10 17:03 Jul 5
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- (((((Hugs))))) nt - Janet 17:01 Jul 5
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- Thanks everyone - Due for release either Friday or Monday. nt - myfairladies 16:41 Jul 5
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- (((hugs))) good for you for taking care of yourself. nt. - erinjd 16:36 Jul 5
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- ((((myfairladies)))) You are taking the right steps. Good on ya' !! nt - battlemaiden 16:34 Jul 5
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- Praying. (((Hugs))) nt - hometoteach 16:09 Jul 5
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- I hope you get to feeling better soon. :) nt - Laura R (FL) 16:05 Jul 5
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- (((Hugs to you))). You're very brave to face this head-on. Good for you. Let us know when you go home for good. nt - Veronica 16:04 Jul 5
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- (((((Many, many hugs to you))))) - happymainemom 15:59 Jul 5
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- (((myfairladies))) nt - karenciavo 15:57 Jul 5
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- that took courage (both going and talking about it) blessings, ((hugs)) and ^p^rayers <>< nt - BMC 15:55 Jul 5
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- Prayers and positive thoughts from me to you :o) (nt) - Giraffe Family 15:54 Jul 5
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- Hugs and prayers! nt - jmgconner 15:54 Jul 5
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- You are a strong woman to see beyond your depression and seek support...I am sure with a 'lil help you will find your happy self again...((hugs)).nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:52 Jul 5
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- Thoughts and prayers here. nt. - Kathy in NC 15:50 Jul 5
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- It takes a strong woman to compose a post of this nature! Blessings to you! nt - Sharon in SC 15:48 Jul 5
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- Brave is right! Pulling for you. {{{}}} nt - Doran 15:45 Jul 5
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- (((Hugs)))...(nt) - Colleen 15:44 Jul 5
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- When you connect your external hard drive it should "mount" on the desktop, then... - karenciavo 15:55 Jul 5
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- Well, here's what the info. search shows. (m) - Doran 16:18 Jul 5
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- Yes looks like a lot of room. Is this is your hard drive before you moved files? You have more gigs available than I do. :-) nt - karenciavo 16:27 Jul 5
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- Yes, hd as it currently exists. Haven't even got the external up and running yet. (sm) - Doran 18:59 Jul 5
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- Yes, hd as it currently exists. Haven't even got the external up and running yet. (sm) - Doran 18:59 Jul 5
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- Yes looks like a lot of room. Is this is your hard drive before you moved files? You have more gigs available than I do. :-) nt - karenciavo 16:27 Jul 5
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- Well, here's what the info. search shows. (m) - Doran 16:18 Jul 5
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- I think a) they're waiting to the last minute to see whether they'll feel like attending, and b) they forget about it 10 seconds after reading the invitation. - Cindyg 21:36 Jul 5
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- But, do some people attend without having RSVP'd? Ime, those who don't RSVP aren't coming anyway. Never had anyone show up without hearing from them first. (nt) - Erica in PA 20:23 Jul 5
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- Yes, believe it or not, some people do that. nt - Ellie 20:42 Jul 5
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- Yes, believe it or not, some people do that. nt - Ellie 20:42 Jul 5
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- Some people think not responding means "Yes" or "No" but the opinions are different on the meanings....m - Tap, tap, tap 19:24 Jul 5
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- Should one RSVP when they are not coming or only if they are? nt - Lisa CA 19:14 Jul 5
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- BOTH!! that way we know whether we can definitely eliminate one helping of food or make sure there's definitely a plate just for you :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:26 Jul 5
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- Two links only... - Anna 19:24 Jul 5
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- BOTH!! that way we know whether we can definitely eliminate one helping of food or make sure there's definitely a plate just for you :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:26 Jul 5
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- It is a matter of manners, plain and simple. If you value other people and the effort they are making, how can you NOT RSVP. - battlemaiden 18:33 Jul 5
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- Even people who are usually non-boors seem to ignore this...or agree to come and no-show. It makes serious cooks like me scream. nt - kalanamak 17:01 Jul 5
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- ITA! (nt) - Giraffe Family 16:01 Jul 5
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- BTDT sooo many times. I'm thinkin'... - Ellie 15:55 Jul 5
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- I host two, big parties each year, at Swiss Day and just after Christmas, and I've given up even including "RSVP"...(m) - Colleen 15:43 Jul 5
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- I don't think it is always intentional..... - Robin 15:42 Jul 5
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- Yep, same here, too.... - MNClaire 15:37 Jul 5
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- no..you're not the only one dealing with this and it drives me nuts too--I've got another one that drives me right over the edge...planning a party and then waiting to send out invites til a WEEK before the party!! nothing like a little notice..lol I always just assume that 1/2 of the people we invite will show, rsvp or not--and if I have less I send the extra cake home with everyone--better to have too much than too little and who doesn't like bday cake? ;) n/t - Amy in MA 15:36 Jul 5
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- Yes! This one drives me nuts too... - nutmeg 19:46 Jul 5
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- Yes! This one drives me nuts too... - nutmeg 19:46 Jul 5
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- People don't seem to bother anymore. (m) - katalaska 15:28 Jul 5
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- I'm sorry you lost so much financially. Thank you for wording your post so nicely, it's a sad thing when people say "good riddance" or "it was about TIME." He was human, just like the rest of us. - Whisperlily 17:44 Jul 5
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- I wish they could freeze his estate sell everything then pay back employees first, then his lawyers. nt - Gigi 15:16 Jul 5
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- I couldn't get past hearing that he died at his "Aspen home". He still had vacation homes? He wasn't exactly living like the "rest of us". nt - battlemaiden 16:37 Jul 5
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- No, it was a rental. He *used* to have Aspen properties, though... I bet a friend was letting him stay there. nt - Robin in Tx 17:41 Jul 5 (2)
- He doesn't have that much of an estate left. THey've frozen some assets, but not NEAR enough pay everyone back. He never had *that* much. From what I understand, he's in the red now... Don't know if that's true or not, but that's what was reported at the trial. nt - Robinin Tx 15:19 Jul 5
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- I couldn't get past hearing that he died at his "Aspen home". He still had vacation homes? He wasn't exactly living like the "rest of us". nt - battlemaiden 16:37 Jul 5
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- As you can imagine, this is big news in Houstn... - Robin in Tx 15:12 Jul 5
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- Wow. I know many people who lost everything too because of him. nt - Gigi 15:08 Jul 5
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- He died early this morning! Well, it was time for him to go. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 14:58 Jul 5
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- the stress of having Enron go bankrupt didn't give him a heart attack - moira 15:13 Jul 5
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- In all fairness (not that there is ANYTHING fair about this situation) - Dana in NC 16:55 Jul 5
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- I think he had a previous heart attack... pretty sure he knew he had coronary artery disease. nt - Robin in Tx 15:20 Jul 5
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- (not that stress wouldn't exacerbate that... increased heart rate, etc.) nt - Robin in Tx 16:38 Jul 5
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- (not that stress wouldn't exacerbate that... increased heart rate, etc.) nt - Robin in Tx 16:38 Jul 5
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- In all fairness (not that there is ANYTHING fair about this situation) - Dana in NC 16:55 Jul 5
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- the stress of having Enron go bankrupt didn't give him a heart attack - moira 15:13 Jul 5
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- We love "1776". I try to watch it every 4th (didn't happen this year :-/) nt - karenciavo 16:36 Jul 5
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- try this link - BMC 15:57 Jul 5
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- Johnny Tremain! nt - Kate CA 14:57 Jul 5
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- This should be anon... - Jen in MD 19:45 Jul 5
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- Wow! After the shock, I'd say Cool! (nt) - Giraffe Family 15:57 Jul 5
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- I would have taken him home and dissected him! We were trying to dry out a horseshoe crab to ship back home to TX from SC! nt - Renthead Mommy 14:49 Jul 5
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- LOLOL - At last I've found the real mother of my children. You won't notice four more will you, Renthead? nt - Amy in Orlando 22:06 Jul 5
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- LOLOL - At last I've found the real mother of my children. You won't notice four more will you, Renthead? nt - Amy in Orlando 22:06 Jul 5
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- Re: Self777.....you might not like me. - Self777 17:18 Jul 5
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- Oh my! I hope she recovers quickly. I can't think of many things more terrifying. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:07 Jul 5
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- Praying. - Cheller 16:31 Jul 5
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- Praying for all involved. nt - Laura R (FL) 16:05 Jul 5
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- You got it Jenni. (nt) - Giraffe Family 16:03 Jul 5
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- Praying! nt - jmgconner 15:53 Jul 5
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- Oh, my goodness, what is it with horseback riding accidents?! (m) - Colleen 15:47 Jul 5
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- Horses are very dangerous. I love them, but they're very dangerous. I'm SO sorry, Jenni. nt - Cindyg 21:41 Jul 5
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- Horses are very dangerous. I love them, but they're very dangerous. I'm SO sorry, Jenni. nt - Cindyg 21:41 Jul 5
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- Oh, my (m) - Ria 15:32 Jul 5
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- How is that young man doing now, btw? (nt) - Colleen 15:45 Jul 5
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- He just left our house, after swimming for an hour in the pool (m) - Ria 18:03 Jul 5
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- He just left our house, after swimming for an hour in the pool (m) - Ria 18:03 Jul 5
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- How is that young man doing now, btw? (nt) - Colleen 15:45 Jul 5
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- Praying, Jenni. You sound so brave about it all, just remember we're here for you. nt - Veronica 14:50 Jul 5
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- Praying here, Jenni. {nt} - Anita in KC 14:44 Jul 5
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- Oh, no! How scary. You'll be in my prayers, and please update us when you can. nt - threelops 14:36 Jul 5
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- Oh! How scary! Praying! nt - Mary in GA 14:36 Jul 5
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- Re: Prayer Request! - Self777 14:35 Jul 5
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- YW! Glad I could make your day...from one cat lover to another! :o) nt - MNClaire 17:07 Jul 5
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- I'd probably go with baked goods and a warm thank-you note. nt - strider 19:12 Jul 5
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- How about a cookout to show that you're still a caring neighbor even though... - Rebecca in VA 14:56 Jul 5
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- I vote for this as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:08 Jul 5
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- I vote for this as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:08 Jul 5
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- I'd like to know this too (nt) - moira 14:25 Jul 5
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- I'd say yes. He's not a terribly graphic author and he doesn't use a lot of profanity either. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:09 Jul 5
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- Yes, I think so and I am pretty conservative about most things. nt - srjbdl 14:14 Jul 5
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- Re: OT: Has anyone ever invited a "distant" sibling to visit and then (more) - Carol 14:25 Jul 5
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- my sister and i 'discovered' each other as adults - kate in seattle 15:33 Jul 5
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- my sister and i 'discovered' each other as adults - kate in seattle 15:33 Jul 5
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- I heard from a friend who lives in Germany... - Nicole 16:45 Jul 5
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- I enjoyed it - but I'm partial to anything by Wendell Berry. (nt) - Colleen 15:48 Jul 5
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- You know what I think? - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:59 Jul 5
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- Re: Update on my OB "situation" - Niffercoo 13:58 Jul 5
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- From What I Understand... - e. in nc 16:31 Jul 5
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- Check This Out! *Forum* on Henci Goer's Site - e. in nc 16:37 Jul 5
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- Check This Out! *Forum* on Henci Goer's Site - e. in nc 16:37 Jul 5
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- From What I Understand... - e. in nc 16:31 Jul 5
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- Absolutely not. - Rhonda in TX 17:26 Jul 5
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- My dd just went in for a contact lens fitting and the charge was $79 - Claire 15:57 Jul 5
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- My eye doctor charges an additional $75 for a one time "contact fitting"...talk about a rip-off (nt) - April in VA 14:42 Jul 5
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- Never heard of this, but in recent years we have been going to the "doc-in-the-box" e.g. Sam's Club because our ins. is useless. nt - Mary in GA 14:33 Jul 5
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- Yep, afraid so. We had the same problem when DH got his contacts. nt - nandmsmom 14:28 Jul 5
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- Yes, this was my experience, too. nt - Ria 15:26 Jul 5
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- Yes, this was my experience, too. nt - Ria 15:26 Jul 5
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- Re: Is this normal? Dr charges. - Tracey 13:38 Jul 5
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- I have an appointment Friday for a contact lens exam........... - Joanne in TX 13:36 Jul 5
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- NO, this isn't the exam. The exam was billed to insurance. This is a consult after the exam to show him how to put them in and so on.. They billed ins for exam, me $150 for consult and then 120 for the contacts. nt - Quiver0f10 13:41 Jul 5
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- I don't think this is normal. m - Dawn E 14:00 Jul 5
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- No warning at all. I went in with $20 and was floored . I called my insurance co and they are looking into it nt - Quiver0f10 14:03 Jul 5
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- Good for you... - Dawn E 14:11 Jul 5
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- Good for you... - Dawn E 14:11 Jul 5
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- No warning at all. I went in with $20 and was floored . I called my insurance co and they are looking into it nt - Quiver0f10 14:03 Jul 5
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- Hmmm...I've never been charged for a "consult" to show me how to put them in, etc. nt - Pensguys 13:51 Jul 5
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- Same here. I've never been charged either for the consult. nm - Merry 14:32 Jul 5
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- No kidding. I have been wearing contacts for 20 years. I could have shown him how to put them in! Grrrrrrrrrr nt - Quiver0f10 14:04 Jul 5
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- Same here. I've never been charged either for the consult. nm - Merry 14:32 Jul 5
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- This doesn`t surprise me from what I`ve seen on my dr. bills. nt - Tracey 13:48 Jul 5
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- And even with a lot of dentists now a days, it`s all about $$. nt - Tracey 13:52 Jul 5
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- And even with a lot of dentists now a days, it`s all about $$. nt - Tracey 13:52 Jul 5
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- I would go in person to the shop during busy-time - Osmosis Mom 13:44 Jul 5
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- I don't think this is normal. m - Dawn E 14:00 Jul 5
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- NO, this isn't the exam. The exam was billed to insurance. This is a consult after the exam to show him how to put them in and so on.. They billed ins for exam, me $150 for consult and then 120 for the contacts. nt - Quiver0f10 13:41 Jul 5
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- We got a cute pic of all four of them... - nancypants 19:09 Jul 5
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- I admit, I don't care for studio pics at all and forego them. If I were going for a "fun photo" as you describe, I'd just take it myself. Otherwise, go for classic, like someone mentioned below. (nt) - Colleen 15:50 Jul 5
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- As a pro photog, I vote a huge NO, sorry... - sm 15:31 Jul 5
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- sounds lovely...and adorable nm - mom4sons 14:12 Jul 5
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- That sounds adorable! - Niffercoo 14:02 Jul 5
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- Sounds great! I love coordinating my 3 kids' (2g, 1b) outfits for portraits! :) nt - katalaska 13:54 Jul 5
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- I like it! m - Holly in FL 13:51 Jul 5
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- Just did something similar... - Amy in PA 13:40 Jul 5
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- LOL, how did you get the bottoms the feet clean? No matter how much I scrub/soak my boys' feet never come clean! nt. - Whisperlily 13:54 Jul 5 (2)