- Wikki Stix! Very fun and no mess! Bubbles, whirligigs on sticks, boomerangs. (m) - Needleroozer 22:59 Jun 29
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- Crystal growing kits? Magnets? nt. - Whisperlily 22:57 Jun 29
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- Oooooh yeah - Hobby Lobby has great stuff like this if you have one in your area. nt - Jess in OK 23:05 Jun 29
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- Oooooh yeah - Hobby Lobby has great stuff like this if you have one in your area. nt - Jess in OK 23:05 Jun 29
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- Do you have a local game store? (m) - Jess in OK 22:34 Jun 29
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- My kids like magazine subscriptions. nt - WTMindy 21:50 Jun 29
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- I have a son that is sensitive to soy (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:51 Jun 29
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- Adding... what do you do for regular butter, like on top of green beans? Thinking the sunflower butter is more like peanut butter? NT - Malenki 21:58 Jun 29
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- 2or 3 things for butter substitutes: keep a crock of olive oil with herbs and kosher salt, (m) - Needleroozer 22:56 Jun 29
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- We usually use olive oil and a bit of salt or another seasoning if it fits the food. (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:15 Jun 29
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- 2or 3 things for butter substitutes: keep a crock of olive oil with herbs and kosher salt, (m) - Needleroozer 22:56 Jun 29
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- Tell me about the sunflower butter! - Malenki 21:55 Jun 29
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- I buy "Sunbutter" brand Sunflower seed butter at our local grocery store as well as Trader Joes, Wild Oats and the Natural Food Store. (m) - Whisperlily 23:01 Jun 29
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- Re: Tell me about the sunflower butter! - Amy in Orlando 22:38 Jun 29
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- I buy "Sunbutter" brand Sunflower seed butter at our local grocery store as well as Trader Joes, Wild Oats and the Natural Food Store. (m) - Whisperlily 23:01 Jun 29
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- Adding... what do you do for regular butter, like on top of green beans? Thinking the sunflower butter is more like peanut butter? NT - Malenki 21:58 Jun 29
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- You have my prayers. ((())) Honestly, I don't think they've made a lot of progress predicting baby's weight (m) - Amy in in Orlando 21:27 Jun 29
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- I Agree W/ Amy - e. in nc 21:35 Jun 29
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- I Agree W/ Amy - e. in nc 21:35 Jun 29
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- Praying here! - bethinny 21:22 Jun 29
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- I just reread our conversation to dh and - aubrey 21:08 Jun 29
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- My 12yo dd is a swimmer - and that almost sounds like my schedule! - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:26 Jun 29
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- I was a competitive gymnast growing up.... - Debbie in Austin 21:25 Jun 29
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- Oh my goodness - exchange some injuries and I could have written this. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:36 Jun 29
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- Oh my goodness - exchange some injuries and I could have written this. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:36 Jun 29
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- Think 20 yrs down the road.... - bethinny 21:06 Jun 29
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- That *is* a hard decision, and I haven't had to make one like it. Hope you get some really good advice here. nm - Janet in WA 20:50 Jun 29
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- Well... - Corb 20:48 Jun 29
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- You know, if she's (m) - threelops 21:01 Jun 29
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- Oh no! I hope he's okay! - aubrey 21:04 Jun 29
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- Oh no! I hope he's okay! - aubrey 21:04 Jun 29
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- I'm not supposed to be here, but I have an opinion! - lovemykids 20:56 Jun 29
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- Yes, she knows I'm a Christian, and we've talked about our faith in philosophical terms, - aubrey 21:02 Jun 29
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- Yes, she knows I'm a Christian, and we've talked about our faith in philosophical terms, - aubrey 21:02 Jun 29
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- However, otoh, - rsmofga 20:35 Jun 29
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- Sorry, I realized - rsmofga 20:39 Jun 29
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- Thanks. <sigh> I hope you're right. nt - aubrey 20:41 Jun 29
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- Thanks. <sigh> I hope you're right. nt - aubrey 20:41 Jun 29
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- Sorry, I realized - rsmofga 20:39 Jun 29
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- I believe I can explain it....(probably more than you want to know) - Kelli in TN 19:47 Jun 29
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- So you couldn't download any music that you hear off the radio for instance...m - Janis 20:02 Jun 29
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- Well, short of putting a recording device up to the speaker... - Kelli in TN 20:08 Jun 29
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- Hey, I just might do that! I was trying to find some top hits from... - Janis 20:14 Jun 29
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- Hey, I just might do that! I was trying to find some top hits from... - Janis 20:14 Jun 29
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- Well, short of putting a recording device up to the speaker... - Kelli in TN 20:08 Jun 29
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- So you couldn't download any music that you hear off the radio for instance...m - Janis 20:02 Jun 29
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- You know ~FF~, I don't want to detract from your subtle post in any way, shape, or form here, but... - Doran 19:37 Jun 29
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- 'subtle' was the key :O) really, I don't want to pressure anyone (m) - ~FireFly~ 19:45 Jun 29
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- Hey, I thought you were going to bed! ;-) I'm right behind ya'....zzzzz....nt - Doran 19:47 Jun 29
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- Hey, I thought you were going to bed! ;-) I'm right behind ya'....zzzzz....nt - Doran 19:47 Jun 29
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- 'subtle' was the key :O) really, I don't want to pressure anyone (m) - ~FireFly~ 19:45 Jun 29
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- this happened in NY 2 years ago.. I thought a car seat always had to be in the back? nt - Christina in NY 20:28 Jun 29
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- The 2 changes are kids in a car seat until age 8 and rear-facing seats have to be in the back seat (m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 19:38 Jun 29
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- Carseat or booster until age 8 from what I understand (more)... - GVA 19:37 Jun 29
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- PA, NY, MA, ND, RI--HSLDA's "red" states... - Ellie 20:19 Jun 29
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- do you hafta file anything to homeschool in FL? nt - Peek a Boo 18:40 Jun 29
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- Yeah, you do. And let me tell you, I'm sick and tired of talking to people who do nothing more than... - imeverywoman 21:01 Jun 29
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- I don't know what you mean by "getting someone to write them a letter" and not have the kids evaluated..because the 1st year I did this - GothicGyrl 21:50 Jun 29
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- I'm just sucking lemons because... - imeverywoman 22:55 Jun 29
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- I'm just sucking lemons because... - imeverywoman 22:55 Jun 29
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- I don't know what you mean by "getting someone to write them a letter" and not have the kids evaluated..because the 1st year I did this - GothicGyrl 21:50 Jun 29
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- Yeah, you do. And let me tell you, I'm sick and tired of talking to people who do nothing more than... - imeverywoman 21:01 Jun 29
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- I made dh go pick him up and the air's clear! ;) (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:40 Jun 29
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- For the time being, the bulbs in the basement are always on (m) - Dy 19:19 Jun 29
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- The fluorescent in our kitchen NEVER goes off... - Whitney in KY 18:06 Jun 29
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- Hey, the U.S. just did this! - Laura K (NC) 21:40 Jun 29
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- "Mr. So and So, I'm sure you are unaware but your fence is being erected on our property. (m) - Sharon in SC 21:03 Jun 29
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- Boy, if there is, I sure wouldn't know how to do it. - imeverywoman 20:58 Jun 29
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- 15 FEET!!!! Holy moly. That is a big chunk of land. I would be taking care of this fast! nt - Kelli in TN 19:54 Jun 29
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- all I know is that our lovely neighbors dug up our (ky) azealas to put in wiring for cable. Just through them to the side (m) - ~FireFly~ 19:36 Jun 29
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- Well, you could start by saying you're sorry that they went to the trouble and expense of building a fence on your property, and that now they'll have to remove it. nm - Janet in WA 19:29 Jun 29
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- You * MUST* take care of this right away ... if the fence is there for years ... - Darla 19:01 Jun 29
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- Yes, this is a big risk. .nt - Carol in Cal. 20:01 Jun 29
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- Yes, this is a big risk. .nt - Carol in Cal. 20:01 Jun 29
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- Not really... - Betty 18:05 Jun 29
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- Just state your case directly, and right away.... - Rebecca in VA 18:02 Jun 29
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- And make sure he stops - Karen in CO 18:53 Jun 29
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- I asked Dh if we needed to have another survey done... - amy g. 18:05 Jun 29
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- And make sure he stops - Karen in CO 18:53 Jun 29
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- Good grief...not sure what happened there, but it wasn't good!! - MM in MN 17:35 Jun 29
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- Thank you for thinking of me:O) you are too sweet. (M) - ~FireFly~ 19:09 Jun 29
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- Woo Hoo!!! Happy to hear that it worked out so well! nt - Doran 19:17 Jun 29
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- Well, that was fast responding. I guess I'm on at a good time:O) (m) - ~FF~ 19:22 Jun 29
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- Amazing how children help US grow, eh?! ;-) nt - Doran 19:28 Jun 29
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- It's 10:30 pm here. Yes, children can change the world, can't they? NM - ~FF~ Going to bed!!! Good night. 19:31 Jun 29
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- It's 10:30 pm here. Yes, children can change the world, can't they? NM - ~FF~ Going to bed!!! Good night. 19:31 Jun 29
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- Amazing how children help US grow, eh?! ;-) nt - Doran 19:28 Jun 29
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- Well, that was fast responding. I guess I'm on at a good time:O) (m) - ~FF~ 19:22 Jun 29
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- Woo Hoo!!! Happy to hear that it worked out so well! nt - Doran 19:17 Jun 29
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- Don't forget that Linda Ronstadt also did a very popular version of this too. nm - Janet in WA 22:10 Jun 29
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- Fine then--even if I just *knew* you all were going to say that. You have to at least admit that Clint Black is much better looking:o) nt - Jenni in KS 20:55 Jun 29
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- Clint Black did a good job, but the Eagles are, well, THE EAGLES. Nuff said. nm - Janet in WA 20:04 Jun 29
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- The Eagles, if I have to choose between those two. But my favorite version (m) - Niffercoo 17:33 Jun 29
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- No, no, no, no. It IS the Eagles! .nt - Carol in Cal., who is not holding back now. Who is telling you how she really feels. 16:24 Jun 29
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- Eagles. nt - Rich with kids 16:11 Jun 29
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- Clint Black - Jenni in KS 16:09 Jun 29
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- Caleb's friend Jared says Clint Black, too. That's two votes! nt - Jenni in KS 17:18 Jun 29
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- Caleb's friend Jared says Clint Black, too. That's two votes! nt - Jenni in KS 17:18 Jun 29
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- The Eagles - Jenni in KS 16:09 Jun 29
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- Well, of COURSE the Eagles. Remakes of Eagles songs are just plain wrong. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 20:57 Jun 29
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- The Clint Black version is really good - I love his voice - but I still have to choose the Eagles. nt - lovemykids 20:28 Jun 29
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- I agree! nt - bethinny 21:11 Jun 29
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- I agree! nt - bethinny 21:11 Jun 29
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- I listened and gave them both a fair chance... Eagles it is. nt. - Whisperlily 17:09 Jun 29
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- Eagles. You've raised one smart son :o) (nt) - threelops 16:54 Jun 29
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- Eagles nt - Hana 16:53 Jun 29
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- We're a house divided. Caleb (16yo) says The Eagles because they are the original artists. - Jenni in KS 16:41 Jun 29
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- Um, yes, I get it now. Anyway, it's the Eagles. .nt - Carol in Cal. 16:33 Jun 29
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- The Eagles and only the Eagles. Ever. (nt) - Scarlett 16:32 Jun 29
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- Nobody could do it better! ;-) nt - Doran 19:20 Jun 29
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- Anyone else singing this song is just wrong. nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:30 Jun 29
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- Yep! nt - ereks mom 16:39 Jun 29
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- Nobody could do it better! ;-) nt - Doran 19:20 Jun 29
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- Eagles. (ooops! Sorry, Jenni. I didn't read all the directions and I put it in the wrong place) ;( nt - Rich with kids 16:29 Jun 29
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- Love this song...must go with the Eagles, too. nt - Dawn E 16:27 Jun 29
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- Gotta go with The Eagles since they're the original artists, though I do like Clint Black, too. (nt) - Jackie in AR 16:15 Jun 29
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- Well, of COURSE the Eagles. Remakes of Eagles songs are just plain wrong. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 20:57 Jun 29
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- Thanks! I just reserved it at the library. (nt) - Wendi 16:16 Jun 29
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- Dd 18 read and enjoyed this book. nt - Laura in CT 16:14 Jun 29
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- string cheese, tukey wraps-lunch meat, mayo or cream cheese, romaine lettuce/avocado in a tortilla..nt - Jenny in Ca 22:19 Jun 29
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- Plenty of drinks, fruit salad, chicken tenders, chips, etc. nt - imeverywoman 21:03 Jun 29
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- We usually take homemade subs, chips and fruit. nt - Virginia Dawn 16:53 Jun 29
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- For a cooler on the beach, we usually bring (m) - Amy in Orlando 16:13 Jun 29
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- yes! My ds had reactions to tobramycin and is allergic (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 15:15 Jun 29
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- We've had good luck at Dick's for all shapes and sizes. They always have suits on sale, too. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:27 Jun 29
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- I know you didn't mean it, but thank you anyway... - Jenni in KS 19:35 Jun 29
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- My oldest son is standing over my shoulder and asked if Dick's sells Speedo's? I miss having little kids. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:44 Jun 29
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- My oldest son is standing over my shoulder and asked if Dick's sells Speedo's? I miss having little kids. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:44 Jun 29
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- ::snicker:: nt - Pique a Boo 19:02 Jun 29
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- I know you didn't mean it, but thank you anyway... - Jenni in KS 19:35 Jun 29
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- I agree with Cordelia. Try Lands End and LL Bean. (m) - Wendi 15:19 Jun 29
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- Lands End, LL Bean Clearance are on sale... - Call Me Cordelia 14:43 Jun 29
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- If anyone is a size 6 or 8, LE has a TON of suits at their Overstocks. Alas, I'm not an 8. nt - fiddledeedee 15:45 Jun 29
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- If anyone is a size 6 or 8, LE has a TON of suits at their Overstocks. Alas, I'm not an 8. nt - fiddledeedee 15:45 Jun 29
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- I have a son like this .. I've found just sitting with him while he reads works wonders. (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:19 Jun 29
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- I'd let it go. He probably doesn't want the responsibility of... - Rebecca in VA 17:38 Jun 29
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- if they're young, you just wait - - this is very common - katilac 17:16 Jun 29
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- When I taught kindergarten... - Dawn E 15:28 Jun 29
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- I have a dd like this... - Call Me Cordelia 14:41 Jun 29
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- Wait until he knows he can. nt - Karen in CO 14:39 Jun 29
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- Oh I sympathize. I'm in the midst of decluttering & organizing so the house is a WRECK (more) - Jess in OK 22:17 Jun 29
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- Sounds like it's time for a crisis clean (which would, technically, give you a quick visit every hour... *grin*) Good luck!! nt - Dy 19:20 Jun 29
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- Okay, Dy, how about every five hours or so? LOL! - lovemykids 20:09 Jun 29
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- Yes, you can! WOOHOO! Go! Go! Go! (m) - Dy, wading through the box the kids wallowed in just yesterday. 20:18 Jun 29
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- Or, you can throw everything in that &^%%$ box that's following me around... nt - Dy 20:18 Jun 29 (1)
- Yes, you can! WOOHOO! Go! Go! Go! (m) - Dy, wading through the box the kids wallowed in just yesterday. 20:18 Jun 29
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- Okay, Dy, how about every five hours or so? LOL! - lovemykids 20:09 Jun 29
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- We have out of town company coming and the entire house is torn up I'm at AAAAHHH state also! - frogpond1 17:16 Jun 29
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- just buy a 34 and take it up an inch - Michele 15:40 Jun 29
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- This is what we do. nt - LMA 18:56 Jun 29
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- This is what we do. nt - LMA 18:56 Jun 29
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- My DH is a 33" waist, 36" inseam.... only place is Lands End or LLBean. nt - Michelle T 15:01 Jun 29
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- Men's Wearhouse tailors the suits (and any clothes) that we buy there. nt - PepperJo 14:53 Jun 29
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- My husband wears suits for work and he is a 33 X 26! So we have everything tailored and it looks really nice. They tailor the leg width too. Just a thought. nt - Kisa in CA 14:42 Jun 29
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- Who does this for you? nt - Jacqui in mo 14:45 Jun 29
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- Who does this for you? nt - Jacqui in mo 14:45 Jun 29
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- Did you look at Penneys catalog or on-line - Ann in KY 14:19 Jun 29
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- Talked with them by phone. No luck. Thanks though. - Jacqui in mo 14:20 Jun 29
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- Talked with them by phone. No luck. Thanks though. - Jacqui in mo 14:20 Jun 29
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- Land's End or LLbean online? - cat in black 14:10 Jun 29
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- Ooo, these guys are looking hopeful! Thanks. - Jacqui in mo 14:30 Jun 29
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- Ooo, these guys are looking hopeful! Thanks. - Jacqui in mo 14:30 Jun 29
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- Sears carries odd sizes. Dh used to be a 33. :-) - Virginia Dawn 13:54 Jun 29
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- Well, nice try but they don't have 33x33, just some 33 waists but not the right length. Anyone else :0)???? - Jacqui in mo 14:07 Jun 29 (2)
- How much time do you want to spend? - lovemykids 20:14 Jun 29
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- How about Creamed Cucumbers? link only inside - Kristine out of lurking 18:49 Jun 29
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- Sliced cukes, tomatoes if you have them, in rice wine vinegar, a little salt, and feta cheese sprinkled on top. YUM! (nt) - my4cowboys 17:43 Jun 29
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- Feta on ANYTHING would be YUMMM!!! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:17 Jun 29
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- Feta on ANYTHING would be YUMMM!!! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:17 Jun 29
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- My favorite....sliced thinly, tossed with plain yogurt, minced garlic (m) - Gini AR 16:32 Jun 29
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- Someone brought cucumber/cream cheese/candied ginger sandwiches - KarenNC 16:06 Jun 29
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- Slice the cucumbers, and make dressing with half and half or cream, mayonaise, a little vinegar, and a little sugar. You can add some onion and/or tomatoes if you want to. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:31 Jun 29
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- Cucumber and avocado sandwiches. Just a slice of cucumer and a thin slice of avocado on a cocktail bread. nt - dirty ethel rackham 15:13 Jun 29
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- I don't know if this is a Southern thing, but we slice the cucumbers and put them in a covered bowl with apple cider vinegar plus a little salt & black pepper. nt - ereks mom 15:00 Jun 29
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- Nope, thats just a good food thing. Mine and my Dad's favorite way to eat 'em. nt - Becky (Alberta) 15:43 Jun 29
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- Nope, thats just a good food thing. Mine and my Dad's favorite way to eat 'em. nt - Becky (Alberta) 15:43 Jun 29
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- put them whole in a basket with a sign to take some home. nt - Ann in KY 14:20 Jun 29
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- LOL! This is a great suggestion. I think we'll try some sandwiches too. - Virginia Dawn 14:22 Jun 29
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- LOL! This is a great suggestion. I think we'll try some sandwiches too. - Virginia Dawn 14:22 Jun 29
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- 2 ideas (m) - Daisy 14:16 Jun 29
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- Cucumbers, thinly sliced with onions and sour cream. Make sure you let the sliced cukes sit for a while, lightly salted, so you can drain some of the water. nt - karenciavo 14:13 Jun 29
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- Spread thin slices of bread with whipped cream cheese, throw on a little freshly chopped basil, layer thin slices of cucumber--superb! - cat in black 14:12 Jun 29
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- Cucumber tea sandwiches? nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:53 Jun 29
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- hmmm... what kind of bread and spread would you use? - Virginia Dawn 13:55 Jun 29
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- Here is a simple, yet tried and true one I have used... - Lisa in Transition 16:46 Jun 29
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- Oh, so a recipe would help, huh! ;) inside! - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:08 Jun 29
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- Here is a simple, yet tried and true one I have used... - Lisa in Transition 16:46 Jun 29
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- hmmm... what kind of bread and spread would you use? - Virginia Dawn 13:55 Jun 29
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- Sliced up Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions marinated in italian dressing? nt - Jones Academy 13:49 Jun 29
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- This is what I was going to suggest, but we sprinkle it all with salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. YUMMMM!! nt - DB in NJ 14:13 Jun 29
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- I do something similar, except I add olives and feta cheese, sprinkle with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil and oregano. Yum! nt - Stephanie in FL 13:55 Jun 29
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- That would sound good, if I hadn't been eating something very similar at least 3 days a week for the last 3 weeks. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:51 Jun 29
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- :0)...but you'll get to eat the other people's food...they can eat the cucumber stuff! nt - Jones Academy 15:28 Jun 29
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- :0)...but you'll get to eat the other people's food...they can eat the cucumber stuff! nt - Jones Academy 15:28 Jun 29
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- This is what I was going to suggest, but we sprinkle it all with salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. YUMMMM!! nt - DB in NJ 14:13 Jun 29
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- Sry! I ment Tiffany! nt - Corb 20:01 Jun 29
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- Carol- email me directly and I can put you in contact w/ someone. I believe you also need a passport to cross the border now. nt - Corb 20:00 Jun 29
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- I would call your local affiliate for Habitat for Humanity and ask how to reach their international affiliate for Mexico. - Carol in Cal. 13:17 Jun 29
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- At least she doesn't have to deal with it on a daily basis. What a great evening for you guys. nt - Jess in OK 22:22 Jun 29
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- Re: Has anyone made panini on a George Foreman grill? m - Delbra 14:12 Jun 29
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- I have!! It wasn't too bad, the sandwich was a little extra squished, but it tasted good! nt - Kelli in TN 12:58 Jun 29
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- I've heard that some lure the little critters out by leaving popcorn on the floor :-) tn - Ellie 20:26 Jun 29
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- How we found our lost Hermie... - Jann in TX 13:03 Jun 29
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- oh, i just love the sprinkle flour idea, little crabby footprints! nt - johanna 13:55 Jun 29
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- oh, i just love the sprinkle flour idea, little crabby footprints! nt - johanna 13:55 Jun 29
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- I thought about this thread and I just have a few rambling thoughts. - LMA 18:54 Jun 29
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- I'm amazed a person would be rude enough to ask why you weren't participating in the group gift. Gifts by their definition are optional. You reason for not participating was none of her business. nt - Daisy 18:03 Jun 29
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- "you" should be "your". nt - Daisy 18:04 Jun 29
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- "you" should be "your". nt - Daisy 18:04 Jun 29
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- Last comment, I swear... to hpymomof3... - Shelly in IL 17:01 Jun 29
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- First of all, I agree with Shelley, that this gift entitlement thing is out of hand. - dirty ethel rackham 15:30 Jun 29
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- LOL! "Sheeple!" I love that!! nt - Maria from IN 17:50 Jun 29
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- LOL! "Sheeple!" I love that!! nt - Maria from IN 17:50 Jun 29
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- No way would I give a gift to someone who broke the rules and treated my kid like dirt. - mommylaw 14:42 Jun 29
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- But if you truly thought someone was treating your kid "like dirt", wouldn't you complain and/or pull your kid out of that situation? - abbeyej 15:11 Jun 29
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- see, I think this is part of the problem - - it's a 'measly' ten bucks to YOU, but ten unexpected dollars is a lot for some families - katilac 17:36 Jun 29
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- You'll notice I did *not* say a "measly $10", but a "measly thank you" -- I think it's fine to decline participating in the group gift... - abbeyej 17:52 Jun 29
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- Re: You'll notice I did *not* say a "measly $10", but a "measly thank you" -- I think it's fine to decline participating in the group gift... - katilac 18:20 Jun 29
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- Right, that's how I read hpymom's original post, she didn't really seem to be asking about general group gifts for coaches, even though she mentioned that, m - Jami in TX 18:03 Jun 29
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- correct, but the group gift issue enters into it because the other mom - katilac 18:28 Jun 29
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- correct, but the group gift issue enters into it because the other mom - katilac 18:28 Jun 29
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- Re: You'll notice I did *not* say a "measly $10", but a "measly thank you" -- I think it's fine to decline participating in the group gift... - katilac 18:20 Jun 29
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- And a "measly" ten dollars from each kid on the team is one big hunka change, you know? Sheesh, ten or twelve kids on that team would pay my electric bill! That's a lot more than a thank you, IMO. nt - Maria from IN 17:49 Jun 29
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- Yes, and if you're in a lot of little activities, it can really add up. - Carol in Cal. 17:47 Jun 29
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- You'll notice I did *not* say a "measly $10", but a "measly thank you" -- I think it's fine to decline participating in the group gift... - abbeyej 17:52 Jun 29
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- Not necessarily. If this was my child's only option and if he enjoyed the sport I'd support his decision to finish out the season. - mommylaw 15:32 Jun 29
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- I agree-- - KPM 15:40 Jun 29
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- Sorry to hijack, but your turn of phrase really cracked me up...'just run of the mill jerkiness' ... TAGLINE! .nt - Carol in Cal. 17:27 Jun 29
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- Sorry to hijack, but your turn of phrase really cracked me up...'just run of the mill jerkiness' ... TAGLINE! .nt - Carol in Cal. 17:27 Jun 29
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- I agree-- - KPM 15:40 Jun 29
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- oh and it wasn't "allaged rule-breaking. I have a copy of the rules-nt - hpymomof3 15:31 Jun 29
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- oops. I mean alleged-NT - hpymomof3 15:33 Jun 29
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- oops. I mean alleged-NT - hpymomof3 15:33 Jun 29
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- regarding pulling kid out - hpymomof3 15:29 Jun 29
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- Not really a lie. If you are at all thankful that your son got... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 15:39 Jun 29
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- Not really a lie. If you are at all thankful that your son got... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 15:39 Jun 29
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- see, I think this is part of the problem - - it's a 'measly' ten bucks to YOU, but ten unexpected dollars is a lot for some families - katilac 17:36 Jun 29
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- But if you truly thought someone was treating your kid "like dirt", wouldn't you complain and/or pull your kid out of that situation? - abbeyej 15:11 Jun 29
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- I realize now that I probably shouldn't have told this mom my feelings.. - hpymomof3 14:03 Jun 29
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- Hindsight is 20/20... (m) - Jess in OK 22:29 Jun 29
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- Reading more into your posts... (m) - Jess in OK 23:14 Jun 29
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- I meant to add... (m) - Jess in OK 22:30 Jun 29
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- Reading more into your posts... (m) - Jess in OK 23:14 Jun 29
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- I think we all do it... - Shelly in IL 14:12 Jun 29
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- thank you.nt - hpymomof3 14:13 Jun 29
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- Put your kid in the draft next year, rather than staying on the same team!!! nt - Shelly in IL 14:12 Jun 29
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- thank you.nt - hpymomof3 14:13 Jun 29
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- Hindsight is 20/20... (m) - Jess in OK 22:29 Jun 29
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- I wouldn't - Call Me Cordelia 13:57 Jun 29
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- As a former coach myself... - Maria from IN 13:49 Jun 29
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- That is, "it IS hypocritical..." I let my fingers do the walking and they trip all over themselves, lol. nt - Maria from IN 13:51 Jun 29
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- That is, "it IS hypocritical..." I let my fingers do the walking and they trip all over themselves, lol. nt - Maria from IN 13:51 Jun 29
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- Sure to be flamed, but... - Shelly in IL 13:36 Jun 29
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- I don't think it's a question of coaches and other volunteers expecting gifts; I think it's a matter of expressing appreciation that someone gave of his/her time and talents for my child's benefit. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:35 Jun 29
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- That's how I understood it, this was our first year in any sporting activity. m - Jami in TX 17:07 Jun 29
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- That's how I understood it, this was our first year in any sporting activity. m - Jami in TX 17:07 Jun 29
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- ITA. I think the whole trend is disturbing. nft - Jeanne in MN 14:44 Jun 29
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- yep. nt - mommylaw 15:03 Jun 29
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- yep. nt - mommylaw 15:03 Jun 29
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- You know, I'm actually very sympathic to this complaint. But it's totally different (in my mind, at least) than withholding a gift because you don't like *how* someone volunteered (but didn't bother to say so)... - abbeyej 13:40 Jun 29
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- While I understand what you're saying... - Maria from IN 13:59 Jun 29
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- Actually I wasn't gossiping to the team mom - hpymomof3 13:49 Jun 29
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- While I understand what you're saying... - Maria from IN 13:59 Jun 29
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- I don't think it's a question of coaches and other volunteers expecting gifts; I think it's a matter of expressing appreciation that someone gave of his/her time and talents for my child's benefit. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:35 Jun 29
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- I appreciate the feedback - hpymomof3 13:31 Jun 29
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- That's terrible! My son has bladder issues and I'd be LIVID if someone penalized him for it. All his coaches were more than accomadating to him. Get another coach next year, there are wonderful ones out there! nt - Jess in OK 22:32 Jun 29
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- I don't think he deserves a gift either. - KPM 14:43 Jun 29
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- that's us too. kinda reminds me of - Peek a Boo 19:08 Jun 29
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- ITA. We do not give gifts, usually end of story. I might if it was a friend of mine... - Shelly in IL 15:01 Jun 29
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- **you're** not your. nt - KPM 14:44 Jun 29
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- that's us too. kinda reminds me of - Peek a Boo 19:08 Jun 29
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- It's really too bad that your DS has been treated so unfairly this year. .nt - Carol in Cal. 14:21 Jun 29
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- After reading this, it confirms what I said in my post - Niffercoo 13:39 Jun 29
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- Those are some strong feelings... - Jeanne in MN 14:43 Jun 29
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- How can you say I'm being the nasty one? - hpymomof3 13:52 Jun 29
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- Those are some strong feelings... - Jeanne in MN 14:43 Jun 29
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- That's terrible! My son has bladder issues and I'd be LIVID if someone penalized him for it. All his coaches were more than accomadating to him. Get another coach next year, there are wonderful ones out there! nt - Jess in OK 22:32 Jun 29
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- Honestly, I would do the same. I don't like the pressure to contribute to every group gift. - LMA 13:26 Jun 29
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- Ouch! - Jeanne in MN 13:17 Jun 29
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- I don't think that you owed them this money, but if you don't pitch in, it can hurt your kids next year. .nt - Carol in Cal. 13:11 Jun 29
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- Yikes if sports have that much politics in them who needs 'em?! nt - Jess in OK 22:37 Jun 29
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- Yikes if sports have that much politics in them who needs 'em?! nt - Jess in OK 22:37 Jun 29
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- He's a volunteer. Maybe not a great one. But you didn't say anything to him directly, continued with the season, and now don't think his contribution was worth $10? nt - abbeyej 13:00 Jun 29
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- As a coach's wife, honestly, (m) - Niffercoo 12:58 Jun 29
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- but if gifts or tokens for the coach are 'expected,' would it not be more fair to be honest about it and charge a fee? - katilac 13:48 Jun 29
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- That's one reason we had to quit baseball. - srjbdl 15:28 Jun 29
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- that is a perfect example of what I'm talking about! /nft - katilac 17:18 Jun 29
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- that is a perfect example of what I'm talking about! /nft - katilac 17:18 Jun 29
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- That's one reason we had to quit baseball. - srjbdl 15:28 Jun 29
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- My dh has coached before - hpymomof3 13:41 Jun 29
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- So how would you like it if your dh was treated the way you've treated this coach? (m) - threelops 13:46 Jun 29
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- What is it with the gifts? - KPM 14:48 Jun 29
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- Yes, but, at a minimum a coach should make it a point to learn and follow the rules. That's just so basic. .nt - Carol in Cal. 14:19 Jun 29
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- I didn't gossip. I just answered her question. - hpymomof3 13:58 Jun 29
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- What is it with the gifts? - KPM 14:48 Jun 29
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- So how would you like it if your dh was treated the way you've treated this coach? (m) - threelops 13:46 Jun 29
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- but if gifts or tokens for the coach are 'expected,' would it not be more fair to be honest about it and charge a fee? - katilac 13:48 Jun 29
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- Well to be honest, m - Jami in TX 12:56 Jun 29
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- which ones did you send? the truffles? nt - lily grace 18:28 Jun 29
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- Yes, they are delicious. Glad you enjoyed them! nt - Melinda in VT 14:07 Jun 29
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- I didn't get to enjoy them...I sent them as a gift! *sniff, sniff*...doesn't matter because I don't eat sugar anymore. Sigh... nt - Holly in FL 15:51 Jun 29
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- *smacks head* Of course. nt - Melinda in VT 16:10 Jun 29
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- *smacks head* Of course. nt - Melinda in VT 16:10 Jun 29
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- I didn't get to enjoy them...I sent them as a gift! *sniff, sniff*...doesn't matter because I don't eat sugar anymore. Sigh... nt - Holly in FL 15:51 Jun 29
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- Maybe... - GVA 14:28 Jun 29
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- Thanks!!! I've never done this before. Wish me luck! :-) nt - DB in NJ 14:49 Jun 29
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- I would bleach them first to try to even out the color (or absence of color). - Claire 16:57 Jun 29
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- I would bleach them first to try to even out the color (or absence of color). - Claire 16:57 Jun 29
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- Thanks!!! I've never done this before. Wish me luck! :-) nt - DB in NJ 14:49 Jun 29
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- Teen house rules need to be written down. 1. Never leave the house without a note or speaking with mom or dad. Consequence for failure to notify = loss of abc. (m) - Tammyla 14:34 Jun 29
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- Mostly I appreciate the comments that reminds me of the difference b/t lapse of judgement and disobdedience. However, there is more. - Doran 13:10 Jun 29
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- Re: Mostly I appreciate the comments that reminds me of the difference b/t lapse of judgement and disobdedience. However, there is more. - Ann in KY 14:32 Jun 29
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- hmmm, I really don't know that I consider this one such a lapse of judgement - katilac 13:29 Jun 29
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- That certainly adds to the picture. I think you did the right thing. nt - abbeyej 13:12 Jun 29
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- Re: Mostly I appreciate the comments that reminds me of the difference b/t lapse of judgement and disobdedience. However, there is more. - Ann in KY 14:32 Jun 29
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- I think you set her up to fail here - Drama Mama 12:45 Jun 29 (2)
- This was a lapse in judgment made by a very young, excited girl. I would still let her get together with the family today and... - DB in NJ 12:42 Jun 29
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- I'm not sure... Is this really an offense that requires "consequences"? - abbeyej 12:25 Jun 29
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- I agree, and see this more as a "getting used to living in town" issue.... - Nicole M 12:40 Jun 29
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- I should have said, "I wonder if..." - Nicole M 15:52 Jun 29
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- Thanks, Nicole (m) - Doran 19:33 Jun 29
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- Thanks, Nicole (m) - Doran 19:33 Jun 29
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- I should have said, "I wonder if..." - Nicole M 15:52 Jun 29
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- I agree, and see this more as a "getting used to living in town" issue.... - Nicole M 12:40 Jun 29
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- As you said,I think this was more of a mistake by your dd, not disobedience... - Jacqui in mo 12:22 Jun 29
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- We use graph paper for math to keep our numbers in the right places/spaces. nt - Amy in NH 21:19 Jun 29
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- Does she know her division math facts? - Carol in Cal. 13:20 Jun 29
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- Thank you! nt - Carol (mom of 3) 13:27 Jun 29
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- Thank you! nt - Carol (mom of 3) 13:27 Jun 29
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- Oh! I just made the bestest chicken baked on Portabellas! (m) - Gini AR 14:47 Jun 29
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- nah...think the temp is 400. They are also absolutely sinful (m) - Gini AR 14:49 Jun 29
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- nah...think the temp is 400. They are also absolutely sinful (m) - Gini AR 14:49 Jun 29
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- Okay, I am thinking of broiling them, after brushing them with olive oil and balsamic vinegar..... - Kelli in TN 13:07 Jun 29
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- I'd go for the goat, or feta. Have any basil to add? nt - Needleroozer 13:17 Jun 29
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- Yes ma'am, right there in my flowerbed out front!! I will send a young'un to get some. nt - Kelli in TN 14:20 Jun 29
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- Yes ma'am, right there in my flowerbed out front!! I will send a young'un to get some. nt - Kelli in TN 14:20 Jun 29
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- I'd go for the goat, or feta. Have any basil to add? nt - Needleroozer 13:17 Jun 29
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- Cover them with pizza sauce and cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly! nt - Melissa in New York 12:49 Jun 29 (1)
- Olive Oil and grill. Place on split baguette with fresh mozarella, and sliced tomatoes and basil. nt - Amy in PA 12:22 Jun 29
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- Throw them away. Blech. ;o). (nt) - threelops 12:17 Jun 29
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- Oh, my. That is not the sort of advice I was expecting! LOL! nt - Kelli in TN 13:00 Jun 29
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- Oh, my. That is not the sort of advice I was expecting! LOL! nt - Kelli in TN 13:00 Jun 29
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- are they fresh or canned? - Ann in KY 11:59 Jun 29
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- Brush them with Olive Oil and Salt and Grill them :-). nt - Carol (mom of 3) 11:51 Jun 29
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- and then put them on a bun with all the fixin's! YUM- nt - cat in black 12:11 Jun 29
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- Yep! I make a sandwich with basil and tomato- like a BLT on better. nt - Needleroozer 13:16 Jun 29
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- Yep! I make a sandwich with basil and tomato- like a BLT on better. nt - Needleroozer 13:16 Jun 29
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- and then put them on a bun with all the fixin's! YUM- nt - cat in black 12:11 Jun 29
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- If you have covered any ancient... - Liz CA 20:52 Jun 29
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- Weighing in from my corner of the world... - Charlotte 19:56 Jun 29
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- Wow, how could I forget to mention Spain??? - Stacia 20:47 Jun 29
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- Charlotte, where do you live? - margaret 20:35 Jun 29
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- Wow, how could I forget to mention Spain??? - Stacia 20:47 Jun 29
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- Some suggestions - strider 18:49 Jun 29
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- The Dolomites in northern Italy -- gorgeous... - Stacia 18:06 Jun 29
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- Heidi, and the lesser known book, Dora, by Johanna Spyri, are great for Germany and Switzerland. .nt - Carol in Cal. 14:36 Jun 29
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- We loved the Loire River Valley in France... - Amy in PA 12:25 Jun 29
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- The Sound of Music tour is cheesy, but so much fun. - Happy 12:50 Jun 29
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- The Sound of Music tour is cheesy, but so much fun. - Happy 12:50 Jun 29
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- Series recommendation, with caveat (m) - Melinda in VT 12:07 Jun 29
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- My favorite countries are France, Italy, and Belgium. - Happy 11:44 Jun 29
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- Re: My favorite countries are France, Italy, and Belgium. - Stacy 15:17 Jun 29
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- If you're going to England... - Ellie 20:32 Jun 29
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- If you're going to England... - Ellie 20:32 Jun 29
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- Re: My favorite countries are France, Italy, and Belgium. - Stacy 15:17 Jun 29
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- Narrow it down some more. What countries are you considering? - Ann in KY 11:14 Jun 29
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- She posted down the board a bit. :o) (link only) - threelops 12:19 Jun 29
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- It rained all week here too! So far we made marshmellow shooters with the neighborhood kids, went roller skating, built models, painted birdhouses, read Mr. Poppers Penguins and today I am sewing a table skirt while the kids play on the computer. nt - Ferdie 18:32 Jun 29
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- Staying inside with ds who is on day 6 with fever! argh! my poor baby :( nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:20 Jun 29
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- Staying inside with AC blasting, because it's nearly 100, and barely a drop of rain this year! nt - Michelle T 13:37 Jun 29
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- we just finished Doodle Dice, Mancala, and Gobblett nt - HollyDay 12:34 Jun 29
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- Having my house exterminated for ants while waiting for it to rain again today. nt - RhondaM. 11:48 Jun 29
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- Well, ds 15, is schooling, and I am cleaning and decluttering in 15 minute bursts. (m) - Needleroozer 11:34 Jun 29
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- Doing a rain dance here and hope it will solve both of our problems. - Ann in KY 11:10 Jun 29
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- Watching the rain... - amy g. 11:08 Jun 29
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- Not waiting for the rain to clear - we are waiting so it's not 107 outside (again!) - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 11:00 Jun 29
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- Oh bother! My brain is in a fog from all this rain. (link in here--I hope) - Jenni in KS 12:47 Jun 29
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- What a teaser! ; ) (Link didn't work. Can you try again?) nt - Sherrill in WA 12:18 Jun 29
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- Stay! Put a nice addition on your current home :) nt - Classical Michele 17:03 Jun 29
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- Location is most important to me. I'd stay put. My best (m) - Scarlett 16:39 Jun 29
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- LOL -- several other examples... - GVA 20:11 Jun 29
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- I assume you meant 1200 sq ft? LOL nt - srjbdl 17:38 Jun 29
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- ROFLOL at myself....yes 1200 sf. (nt) - Scarlett 19:51 Jun 29
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- ROFLOL at myself....yes 1200 sf. (nt) - Scarlett 19:51 Jun 29
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- LOL -- several other examples... - GVA 20:11 Jun 29
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- Stay put, add on, or keep looking... - GVA 15:20 Jun 29
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- Wow guys...I reluctantly see what you're all saying...I sure did love that house though! :-) m - Julie 14:09 Jun 29
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- I wouldn't give move (M) - one_l_michele 13:09 Jun 29
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- Next time, I would pay the extra money and hire my own inspector...m - Holly in FL 12:49 Jun 29
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- Can you renovate/enlarge the home you are in? (nt) - Karen in Maryland 11:23 Jun 29
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- Re: What is most important to you when buying a house?? m - Michelle L 11:20 Jun 29
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- I would NOT buy on a busy road.... - amy g. 11:18 Jun 29
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- Yep! BTDT and would not do it again. nt - Ferdie 18:34 Jun 29
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- amy g., thank you for posting this. (m) - Sharon in SC 12:29 Jun 29
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- I agree! Not just a safety issue, but I abhor exhaust fumes!! nt - Margaret in GA 12:13 Jun 29
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- Yep! BTDT and would not do it again. nt - Ferdie 18:34 Jun 29
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- I'd stay put. The yard and neighborhood (and schools if we didn't homeschool) are much more important to use than size of the house! nt - Melissa B 11:13 Jun 29
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- Re: What is most important to you when buying a house?? m - Pam L 10:42 Jun 29
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- What about adding on? nt - Sherrill in WA 10:35 Jun 29
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- I second this! nt - Michelle L 11:23 Jun 29
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- I second this! nt - Michelle L 11:23 Jun 29
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- If you love where you are I wouldn't change it - Drama Mama 10:29 Jun 29
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- I'd keep looking - Ann in KY 10:26 Jun 29
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- There is a certain logic in what he says... :) nt - Cindy in FL. 14:04 Jun 29
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- I'm Jewish, but I'm not sure I understand... - Michelle T 13:42 Jun 29
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- My thoughts were this... - aubrey 20:06 Jun 29
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- I agree with this nt - Osmosis Mom 14:18 Jun 29
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- My thoughts were this... - aubrey 20:06 Jun 29
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- I do think it would be offensive to send this to someone that you KNOW is not a Christian - katilac 13:38 Jun 29
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- I only meant that line to clarify *why* I was using this image, but I see what you mean. Oh! :( nt - aubrey 20:01 Jun 29
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- I only meant that line to clarify *why* I was using this image, but I see what you mean. Oh! :( nt - aubrey 20:01 Jun 29
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- My perspective (m) - EKS 12:22 Jun 29
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- I don't know if offend is the right word, but it wouldn't be appreciated the way you intended it to be. (m) - Vkay 12:10 Jun 29
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- Well, I posted the question before I gave it to her, but... - aubrey 20:00 Jun 29
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- Well, I posted the question before I gave it to her, but... - aubrey 20:00 Jun 29
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- Sorry, I would have a problem with it as well, especially if she knows that you know that she's not Christian. Ya know? (nt) - KidsHappen 11:21 Jun 29
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- Do you want her to midwife for you in the future?... - chiguirre 11:08 Jun 29 (1)
- It's a beautiful and sincere letter, but...(m) - Plaid Dad 11:04 Jun 29
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- I would focus on the compassion and care without the religious inference. nm - Drama Mama 10:58 Jun 29
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- Offended, no. Annoyed, yes. nt - KPM 10:39 Jun 29
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- I can't say I would appreciate it. - MelissaM 10:39 Jun 29
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- I have Jewish family members - Ann in KY 10:36 Jun 29 (1)
- Gosh, aubrey. That's such a wonderful sentiment. (m) - Doran 10:34 Jun 29
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- Thanks, Doran. nt - aubrey 19:54 Jun 29
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- Thanks, Doran. nt - aubrey 19:54 Jun 29
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- I'm afraid I'm just not quite sure what you're trying to convey... - abbeyej 10:24 Jun 29
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- Oh, that was the main thing I *didn't* want to do, is sound like I was trying to witness. TY. nt - aubrey 19:53 Jun 29
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- Oh, that was the main thing I *didn't* want to do, is sound like I was trying to witness. TY. nt - aubrey 19:53 Jun 29
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- Congratulations! Enjoy summer. nt - Classical Michele 17:04 Jun 29
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- Thanks Kristine and Mom2Lego...; unfortunately, neither of these got me the needed information. Any other ideas are welcome. (nm) - Kareni 17:00 Jun 29
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- try the link inside - Kristine out of lurking 9:45 Jun 29
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- Try yahoo People finder nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 9:20 Jun 29
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- BTDT; works well - Carole in DE 17:32 Jun 29
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- BTDT; works well - Carole in DE 13:33 Jun 29
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- Well ours is a little more general and focuses more on behavior. - Trivium Academy 20:37 Jun 29
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- Thanks, everyone. (m) - Maria from IN 13:41 Jun 29
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- Yes. Inside is the (serious yet tongue-in-cheek) list I posted last year. - Virginia Dawn 13:01 Jun 29
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- Printing that out!! Love it! nt - Call Me Cordelia 13:22 Jun 29
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- Printing that out!! Love it! nt - Call Me Cordelia 13:22 Jun 29
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- Yes, all of my children on each of their doors. - KidsHappen 11:23 Jun 29
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- Yes, we have a list of five rules posted on the pantry door. - mommylaw 9:47 Jun 29
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- we have ours on a little card on the frig. - Ann in KY 9:27 Jun 29
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- In teacher training, they said to limit rules to a list of 3-5 things that are most important to you. m - aubrey 9:14 Jun 29
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- I think that when the "done" feeling or desire was stronger than the nagging little longing... - Leigh Ann 18:21 Jun 29
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- When you look at your SIL's new baby and think, "I'm sooo glad that's not mine!" :) (m) - Yvette in CA 14:59 Jun 29
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- I guess I knew after 4 years with no BC and no pregnancy, when the gyn told me... - Michelle T 13:48 Jun 29
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- Well, dh & I married young (19) but didn't have our first child until we were just shy of 30. (sm) - ereks mom 12:39 Jun 29
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- Pass the Magic 8 ball to me when you are done with it. We have 3 and think we are done, but then I see baby pics and think ........nt - Carol (mom of 3) 11:32 Jun 29
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- You know about 5 yrs. after you can no longer have children. (nt) - KidsHappen 11:24 Jun 29
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- Unless you still dream about it like I do. nm - Janet in WA 12:21 Jun 29
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- Unless you still dream about it like I do. nm - Janet in WA 12:21 Jun 29
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- Honestly, I always had doubts until our 5th. So did DH. After the 5th was born we both felt at peace about our decision. (m) - Jess in OK 11:23 Jun 29
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- BTDT - keep your options open!! (m) - angela in ohio 10:50 Jun 29
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- You know when you know (and the reasons are different for all of us). But you don't *know* yet. I wouldn't do anything permanent with your mindset... - Janet in WA 10:50 Jun 29
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- If we all focus on the rational aspects of having children we would only have one. - MelissaM 10:42 Jun 29
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- I disagree that the only rational number is one. Why do you think that? - srjbdl 15:13 Jun 29
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- That's interesting. I think the rational reasons point to two or none. :) (I have 3.) nt - Heidi in OR 11:26 Jun 29
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- I disagree that the only rational number is one. Why do you think that? - srjbdl 15:13 Jun 29
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- If you are thinking that way... - six meadows 10:00 Jun 29
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- We always knew. One kid- finally got the vasectomy scheduled just before his second birthday. No regrets at all. nt - Renthead Mommy 10:00 Jun 29
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- Same here, only with two. nt - Needleroozer 10:54 Jun 29
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- Same here, only with two. nt - Needleroozer 10:54 Jun 29
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- It sounds like you aren't done. You've already named the next baby! :) - mommylaw 9:53 Jun 29
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- I thought I was done for almost 8 years... - amy g. 9:49 Jun 29
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- We are done, but would never do anything permanent. - srjbdl 9:37 Jun 29
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- Wait until baby is at least 3 before making a decision... - Becky (Alberta) 9:36 Jun 29
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- If both you and dh are unsure, I would keep your options open (more) - LuvBritLit 9:33 Jun 29
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- You leave the option open. - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 9:31 Jun 29
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- We had originally thought about 4, but 3 seems like our limit right now. :)... - Heidi in OR 9:16 Jun 29
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- I could have written this...word for word. nt - Robin in NC 13:46 Jun 29
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- Ditto, ditto, and more dittos. :-) nt - Jami in TX 11:30 Jun 29
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- I could have written this...word for word. nt - Robin in NC 13:46 Jun 29
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- For me it happened gradually . . . - Ida 9:12 Jun 29
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- Good points... - aubrey 9:19 Jun 29
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- Good points... - aubrey 9:19 Jun 29
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- I only have 2 and think I'm done.. nt - Kristy 8:59 Jun 29
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- my advice.....when in doubt stick with something temporary..m - Debbie in Tx 8:50 Jun 29
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- Totally agree... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 9:28 Jun 29
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- Ditto, especially since the OP said she and her DH "dream" about another. NT - Night Elf 8:55 Jun 29
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- Totally agree... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 9:28 Jun 29
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- We've got 5, and we think we are done (m) - threelops 8:43 Jun 29
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- Yep. My outlook exactly... - Dawn in Ohio 9:16 Jun 29
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- Yep. My outlook exactly... - Dawn in Ohio 9:16 Jun 29
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- After 3; I thought I was done- but honestly wasn't sure. After 4- I felt a completion to my family I didn't feel before, and knew we were done. nt - Corb 8:34 Jun 29
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- Kah-roll with the r being the hardest part coming from the back of your throat with saliva, and the o with your mouth in the shape of a small o. nt - Sarah in VA 17:27 Jun 29
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- Thanks (nt) - April in VA 17:57 Jun 29
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- Thanks (nt) - April in VA 17:57 Jun 29
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- Yes, I'd at least call with that information and ask what to do. It could be viral bronchitis though, so you might just have to wait it out. nt - GVA 9:53 Jun 29
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- My "bronchitis" was atypical pneumonia - Jean in Wisc 8:49 Jun 29
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- I would take her back in for another check. nt - LMA 7:56 Jun 29
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- If your stuff doesn't sell here, you can also try homeschoolclassifieds.com nt - Julie in CA 11:07 Jun 29
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- Re: Questions for those of you who sell on the swap board...(m) - Diana in OR 9:18 Jun 29
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