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[figmentmom]

Best of luck, Lindsey, and congratulations!!!!!

[Katie4075]

Congrats Lindz!!! :thumbs


Just to kinda let everyone know...things with work didn't exactly work out the way I was hoping. Rather than go down in flames and get fired at the end of the season, or do a great job and allowed to stay, I did a pretty amazing job, and was let go yesterday. The team's owner came in last week, thanked me and the other guy in the department for all of our hard work this summer, and told us that the internship program was over on the 15th. If they want us back, they'll call us in to interview in October. Fantastic stuff huh? Gets better. The team is being sold. There are a few possibilities with that. One puts the team in great hands, and I'll be back as of Oct 1, with everyone, right where I belong, as Box Office Manager. One puts the team with a guy who is...awful. Ex-con who got out of jail on a technicality, dirty cop, and all around asshat. He wants me back, as the Director of Ticketing. The only reason is that he NEEDS me more than I need him, and hes going to give me a fancy title to keep me. Everything about him is flimsy, and total BS. But, its still a VERY real possibility. Clearly, if he gets the team, I will NOT be sticking around.

I've started interviewing for Box Office Manager jobs in the midwest, and the east coast, but I really want to stay in Newark. I've done too much good work to totally give up, and the people I work with are amazing. This whole thing is just... baffling. I'm taking a week and headed to Tampa to sort of re-group and relax, but I'm already going crazy. Its not going to be fun.

If anyone has any spare good thoughts or prayers, or karma, please throw them my way.

[BeeJay]

I hope it all works out, Katie. If you're as dedicated to your work as it sounds like online, then surely you shouldn't have much trouble finding a job if it comes to that.

[figmentmom]

Congrats Lindz!!! :thumbs


Just to kinda let everyone know...things with work didn't exactly work out the way I was hoping. Rather than go down in flames and get fired at the end of the season, or do a great job and allowed to stay, I did a pretty amazing job, and was let go yesterday. The team's owner came in last week, thanked me and the other guy in the department for all of our hard work this summer, and told us that the internship program was over on the 15th. If they want us back, they'll call us in to interview in October. Fantastic stuff huh? Gets better. The team is being sold. There are a few possibilities with that. One puts the team in great hands, and I'll be back as of Oct 1, with everyone, right where I belong, as Box Office Manager. One puts the team with a guy who is...awful. Ex-con who got out of jail on a technicality, dirty cop, and all around asshat. He wants me back, as the Director of Ticketing. The only reason is that he NEEDS me more than I need him, and hes going to give me a fancy title to keep me. Everything about him is flimsy, and total BS. But, its still a VERY real possibility. Clearly, if he gets the team, I will NOT be sticking around.

I've started interviewing for Box Office Manager jobs in the midwest, and the east coast, but I really want to stay in Newark. I've done too much good work to totally give up, and the people I work with are amazing. This whole thing is just... baffling. I'm taking a week and headed to Tampa to sort of re-group and relax, but I'm already going crazy. Its not going to be fun.

If anyone has any spare good thoughts or prayers, or karma, please throw them my way.

Katie, you're in my thoughts and prayers EVERY DAY. I know all too well the frustration of waiting for things to happen when you're worried and anxious, but I believe firmly that things will work out for you, and soon. Enjoy your time in Tampa, re-charge the batteries, and come back refreshed and ready for a round of interviews. :hugs

[Garyhoov]

Congrats Lindz!!! :thumbs


Just to kinda let everyone know...things with work didn't exactly work out the way I was hoping. Rather than go down in flames and get fired at the end of the season, or do a great job and allowed to stay, I did a pretty amazing job, and was let go yesterday. The team's owner came in last week, thanked me and the other guy in the department for all of our hard work this summer, and told us that the internship program was over on the 15th. If they want us back, they'll call us in to interview in October. Fantastic stuff huh? Gets better. The team is being sold. There are a few possibilities with that. One puts the team in great hands, and I'll be back as of Oct 1, with everyone, right where I belong, as Box Office Manager. One puts the team with a guy who is...awful. Ex-con who got out of jail on a technicality, dirty cop, and all around asshat. He wants me back, as the Director of Ticketing. The only reason is that he NEEDS me more than I need him, and hes going to give me a fancy title to keep me. Everything about him is flimsy, and total BS. But, its still a VERY real possibility. Clearly, if he gets the team, I will NOT be sticking around.

I've started interviewing for Box Office Manager jobs in the midwest, and the east coast, but I really want to stay in Newark. I've done too much good work to totally give up, and the people I work with are amazing. This whole thing is just... baffling. I'm taking a week and headed to Tampa to sort of re-group and relax, but I'm already going crazy. Its not going to be fun.

If anyone has any spare good thoughts or prayers, or karma, please throw them my way.

:hugs

Sorry to hear that. Hope things work out for the better - they typically do for people who work as hard as you.

While Newark is the cultural center of the Universe:lookaroun you'll likely find someplace else that you will like just as much once you get to know the area and people.

Good Luck!!

[Christy]

Congrats Lindz!!! :thumbs


Just to kinda let everyone know...things with work didn't exactly work out the way I was hoping. Rather than go down in flames and get fired at the end of the season, or do a great job and allowed to stay, I did a pretty amazing job, and was let go yesterday. The team's owner came in last week, thanked me and the other guy in the department for all of our hard work this summer, and told us that the internship program was over on the 15th. If they want us back, they'll call us in to interview in October. Fantastic stuff huh? Gets better. The team is being sold. There are a few possibilities with that. One puts the team in great hands, and I'll be back as of Oct 1, with everyone, right where I belong, as Box Office Manager. One puts the team with a guy who is...awful. Ex-con who got out of jail on a technicality, dirty cop, and all around asshat. He wants me back, as the Director of Ticketing. The only reason is that he NEEDS me more than I need him, and hes going to give me a fancy title to keep me. Everything about him is flimsy, and total BS. But, its still a VERY real possibility. Clearly, if he gets the team, I will NOT be sticking around.

I've started interviewing for Box Office Manager jobs in the midwest, and the east coast, but I really want to stay in Newark. I've done too much good work to totally give up, and the people I work with are amazing. This whole thing is just... baffling. I'm taking a week and headed to Tampa to sort of re-group and relax, but I'm already going crazy. Its not going to be fun.

If anyone has any spare good thoughts or prayers, or karma, please throw them my way.

Of course :flower

[pinkrose]

Congrats Lindz!!! :thumbs


Just to kinda let everyone know...things with work didn't exactly work out the way I was hoping. Rather than go down in flames and get fired at the end of the season, or do a great job and allowed to stay, I did a pretty amazing job, and was let go yesterday. The team's owner came in last week, thanked me and the other guy in the department for all of our hard work this summer, and told us that the internship program was over on the 15th. If they want us back, they'll call us in to interview in October. Fantastic stuff huh? Gets better. The team is being sold. There are a few possibilities with that. One puts the team in great hands, and I'll be back as of Oct 1, with everyone, right where I belong, as Box Office Manager. One puts the team with a guy who is...awful. Ex-con who got out of jail on a technicality, dirty cop, and all around asshat. He wants me back, as the Director of Ticketing. The only reason is that he NEEDS me more than I need him, and hes going to give me a fancy title to keep me. Everything about him is flimsy, and total BS. But, its still a VERY real possibility. Clearly, if he gets the team, I will NOT be sticking around.

I've started interviewing for Box Office Manager jobs in the midwest, and the east coast, but I really want to stay in Newark. I've done too much good work to totally give up, and the people I work with are amazing. This whole thing is just... baffling. I'm taking a week and headed to Tampa to sort of re-group and relax, but I'm already going crazy. Its not going to be fun.

If anyone has any spare good thoughts or prayers, or karma, please throw them my way. Will do :hugs

[Doug11]

Best of luck, Katie!


And now . . . the secret to staying young: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSA-1tZZTPM&feature=player_embedded

Laughter!

[Christy]

OMG :rotfl

I'd rather look old :lookaroun

[pinkrose]

Best of luck, Katie!


And now . . . the secret to staying young: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSA-1tZZTPM&feature=player_embedded

Laughter! :rotfl

[Christy]

OMG! :mad :mad :mad

Did I post when this originally came out? It was all a hoax! She did it herself! I am so pissed off right now!

http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/police-say-bethany-storro-admits-making-up-acid-attack-story/19637344?ncid=webmail

[figmentmom]

OMG! :mad :mad :mad

Did I post when this originally came out? It was all a hoax! She did it herself! I am so pissed off right now!

http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/police-say-bethany-storro-admits-making-up-acid-attack-story/19637344?ncid=webmail

Mentally ill, for sure. :no

[Christy]

Oh yes... and I shouldn't be so angry about it, but I am :blush

[Doug11]

I love it when foxnews.com updates its "what were they thinking?" with new old ads:

Sugar! It's good for you!

http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/2010/ad_sugar_604x500.jpg

Cocaine? Even better!

http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/2010/ad_cocaine_604x500.jpg

Give your12 year old son a real boost of self confidence . . . with diaper panties!

http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/2010/ad_kiddiapers_604x500.jpg

(almost as good as the new Disney campaign to get boys to dress up as princes at the Magic Kingdom, right? :lookaroun

http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/disneyparks/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/knw103958SMALL.jpg

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/09/bravest-knight-in-all-the-kingdom-bibbidi-bobbidi-boutiques-new-knight-package/

[BeeJay]

:lol

Doug, historians have long known that any self-respecting knight wore glitter in his hair!

[figmentmom]

I saw a LOT of boys with that stuff in their hair when I worked spring break down there. (It wasn't a good look, either.)

[BeeJay]

I saw a LOT of boys with that stuff in their hair when I worked spring break down there. (It wasn't a good look, either.)

Is it really as cheap as that pic suggests...slathering the hair with some colorful goop, and handing him a plastic sword and shield? The fact that that kid is still sporting a T-shirt and khakis instead of some kind of "royal" getup really detracts from the effect IMO. :shrug

[Christy]

I would suppose they do "packages" just like for the girls, I bet they offer the whole getup if you wanna spend a few hundred bucks :lol

[Lindz]

:goofy

Hi everyone. I'm finally home. In case any of you missed it on Facebook, I went into labor Saturday (well, technically Friday, but didn't realize it was the real thing til Saturday) and had the baby via c-section. She was born at 10:41pm, and 5 lbs, 13 oz, 19 inches long. The only reason a c-section was needed was because I got to 9.5 cm dilated fairly quickly, and then got "stuck". The baby's heart rate showed she wasn't very happy about that, so they did a c-section to be safe. She's so precious and perfect and we love love LOVE her! :love

The only negative about the whole thing? The first epidural they gave me didn't work, and I had some pretty painful contractions happening before they gave me the blessed second one.

Pictures are on Facebook for now. I have to upload the ones on my camera to this laptop, and right now I'm struggling just to write this through the pain meds I took not too long ago :lol

Got to go - baby Skye needs to feed!

[Doug11]

congrats to you and best of luck with your precious daughter, Lindsay.

[Christy]

:goofy

Hi everyone. I'm finally home. In case any of you missed it on Facebook, I went into labor Saturday (well, technically Friday, but didn't realize it was the real thing til Saturday) and had the baby via c-section. She was born at 10:41pm, and 5 lbs, 13 oz, 19 inches long. The only reason a c-section was needed was because I got to 9.5 cm dilated fairly quickly, and then got "stuck". The baby's heart rate showed she wasn't very happy about that, so they did a c-section to be safe. She's so precious and perfect and we love love LOVE her! :love

The only negative about the whole thing? The first epidural they gave me didn't work, and I had some pretty painful contractions happening before they gave me the blessed second one.

Pictures are on Facebook for now. I have to upload the ones on my camera to this laptop, and right now I'm struggling just to write this through the pain meds I took not too long ago :lol

Got to go - baby Skye needs to feed!

:love :hugs Congrats again!

[xfkirsten]

:goofy

hi everyone. I'm finally home. In case any of you missed it on facebook, i went into labor saturday (well, technically friday, but didn't realize it was the real thing til saturday) and had the baby via c-section. She was born at 10:41pm, and 5 lbs, 13 oz, 19 inches long. The only reason a c-section was needed was because i got to 9.5 cm dilated fairly quickly, and then got "stuck". The baby's heart rate showed she wasn't very happy about that, so they did a c-section to be safe. She's so precious and perfect and we love love love her! :love

the only negative about the whole thing? The first epidural they gave me didn't work, and i had some pretty painful contractions happening before they gave me the blessed second one.

Pictures are on facebook for now. I have to upload the ones on my camera to this laptop, and right now i'm struggling just to write this through the pain meds i took not too long ago :lol

got to go - baby skye needs to feed!

Congrats!! :D

[pinkrose]

:goofy

Hi everyone. I'm finally home. In case any of you missed it on Facebook, I went into labor Saturday (well, technically Friday, but didn't realize it was the real thing til Saturday) and had the baby via c-section. She was born at 10:41pm, and 5 lbs, 13 oz, 19 inches long. The only reason a c-section was needed was because I got to 9.5 cm dilated fairly quickly, and then got "stuck". The baby's heart rate showed she wasn't very happy about that, so they did a c-section to be safe. She's so precious and perfect and we love love LOVE her! :love

The only negative about the whole thing? The first epidural they gave me didn't work, and I had some pretty painful contractions happening before they gave me the blessed second one.

Pictures are on Facebook for now. I have to upload the ones on my camera to this laptop, and right now I'm struggling just to write this through the pain meds I took not too long ago :lol

Got to go - baby Skye needs to feed! Congratulations!!! She's precious!!!!

[tigsmom]

Congratulations!!! She's precious!!!!

I love the picture of Stan holding her and they are both sleeping :sleep:sleep:sleep

[figmentmom]

Is it really as cheap as that pic suggests...slathering the hair with some colorful goop, and handing him a plastic sword and shield? The fact that that kid is still sporting a T-shirt and khakis instead of some kind of "royal" getup really detracts from the effect IMO. :shrug

It looks pretty darned tacky, I have to admit. The boys looked over it, too, by about noon. :rotfl


:goofy

Hi everyone. I'm finally home. In case any of you missed it on Facebook, I went into labor Saturday (well, technically Friday, but didn't realize it was the real thing til Saturday) and had the baby via c-section. She was born at 10:41pm, and 5 lbs, 13 oz, 19 inches long. The only reason a c-section was needed was because I got to 9.5 cm dilated fairly quickly, and then got "stuck". The baby's heart rate showed she wasn't very happy about that, so they did a c-section to be safe. She's so precious and perfect and we love love LOVE her! :love

The only negative about the whole thing? The first epidural they gave me didn't work, and I had some pretty painful contractions happening before they gave me the blessed second one.

Pictures are on Facebook for now. I have to upload the ones on my camera to this laptop, and right now I'm struggling just to write this through the pain meds I took not too long ago :lol

Got to go - baby Skye needs to feed!

Congratulations again, Lindz! :love

[pinkrose]

I love the picture of Stan holding her and they are both sleeping :sleep:sleep:sleep

Me too! :love

[Lindz]

I love the picture of Stan holding her and they are both sleeping :sleep:sleep:sleep


Me too! :love

Me three :love I finally got a chance to take a shower this morning, and that's what I found when I got out *happy sigh*

I had my first exhaustion-related mini-freak out today, but after speaking with her doctor and finally catching a small nap, I'm feeling better. Everyone tells you you're going to be exhausted. No one tells you how emotional it makes you LOL

[tigsmom]

Me three :love I finally got a chance to take a shower this morning, and that's what I found when I got out *happy sigh*

I had my first exhaustion-related mini-freak out today, but after speaking with her doctor and finally catching a small nap, I'm feeling better. Everyone tells you you're going to be exhausted. No one tells you how emotional it makes you LOL

:hugs

It's those crazy hormones! They are going to take some time to come back to normal so just go with the flow. Follow your instincts, if you are unsure then call the doctor; many times the nurse can talk you through whatever you have going on. You have to remember to sleep when she does, no matter what. Limit your guests if you have to, don't be afraid to ask for help and keep yourself nourished and hydrated (funny how a bit of dehydration can make you crazy). And the laundry/dishes/housework will always be there so don't exhaust yourself trying to make everything perfect.

[pinkrose]

:hugs

It's those crazy hormones! They are going to take some time to come back to normal so just go with the flow. Follow your instincts, if you are unsure then call the doctor; many times the nurse can talk you through whatever you have going on. You have to remember to sleep when she does, no matter what. Limit your guests if you have to, don't be afraid to ask for help and keep yourself nourished and hydrated (funny how a bit of dehydration can make you crazy). And the laundry/dishes/housework will always be there so don't exhaust yourself trying to make everything perfect. What Mad said. :yes

[Lindz]

:hugs

It's those crazy hormones! They are going to take some time to come back to normal so just go with the flow. Follow your instincts, if you are unsure then call the doctor; many times the nurse can talk you through whatever you have going on. You have to remember to sleep when she does, no matter what. Limit your guests if you have to, don't be afraid to ask for help and keep yourself nourished and hydrated (funny how a bit of dehydration can make you crazy). And the laundry/dishes/housework will always be there so don't exhaust yourself trying to make everything perfect.

Yeah, I'm definitely trying to sleep when she does. Also, Stan took a couple weeks off work, so I'm not doing all this on my own right now.

We had our first appointment with the pediatrician today, and he said she looks beautiful!! Everything good, no weight loss, no jaundice, everything looking great!

(WARNING - TMI coming up! But I need advice, if anyone has any.) We're having some issues with the breast feeding right now - my milk is in, and I can't tell if she just doesn't like it or what. It's suddenly a struggle to get her to latch on and stay there, and even if I do, she spits up whatever she ate, and we end up giving her formula (Enfamil, thankfully - no Similac here!) so she's fed. We were doing fine the last couple days, and then after the doctor's everything changed. I'm not sure if it's stress on my end (I got some fairly bad news today that I'm not quite ready to share) that's causing the change - my doctor said stress and such can effect how she takes to the breastmilk. I'm trying not to let it frustrate me further, but it's hard - I thought I was doing well and now I feel like a failure. I don't mind pumping the milk and giving it to her via bottle, either - I tried that, too, but again she just spit it all up. Sigh.

[tigsmom]

Yeah, I'm definitely trying to sleep when she does. Also, Stan took a couple weeks off work, so I'm not doing all this on my own right now.

We had our first appointment with the pediatrician today, and he said she looks beautiful!! Everything good, no weight loss, no jaundice, everything looking great!

(WARNING - TMI coming up! But I need advice, if anyone has any.) We're having some issues with the breast feeding right now - my milk is in, and I can't tell if she just doesn't like it or what. It's suddenly a struggle to get her to latch on and stay there, and even if I do, she spits up whatever she ate, and we end up giving her formula (Enfamil, thankfully - no Similac here!) so she's fed. We were doing fine the last couple days, and then after the doctor's everything changed. I'm not sure if it's stress on my end (I got some fairly bad news today that I'm not quite ready to share) that's causing the change - my doctor said stress and such can effect how she takes to the breastmilk. I'm trying not to let it frustrate me further, but it's hard - I thought I was doing well and now I feel like a failure. I don't mind pumping the milk and giving it to her via bottle, either - I tried that, too, but again she just spit it all up. Sigh.

First of all you are not a failure! :hugs

Try to relax (I know, easy to say and hard to do), drink your fluids and keep on trying. I always expressed a drop or two first so they would know it's time to eat. Make sure you give her enough time to nurse. Does she keep the formula in and not the milk or does she spit up both? Have you changed your diet? I could not eat cucumbers or peppers while I was nursing as Katie would spit up, I was unable to nurse Emily.
Make sure you keep your doctor informed and remember ...you have already accomplished the hardest job - bringing a new life into this world and having to use formula is nothing to be ashamed of.

Whenever you are ready to share your news please know we will all be here for you :hugs:hugs

[Christy]

What Mad said :lookaroun :hugs

Maybe switch to a bland diet, I know foods we eat can affect how it tastes :dunno And yes, make sure to give her plenty of time to eat, it should be a time for you two to relax and bond, so just make it mommy and baby time, let everything else be secondary :hugs

And I never made it past day 2 of trying to breastfeed Kaitlyn, and she's not any worse off for it. :flower

[pinkrose]

What Mad said :lookaroun :hugs

Maybe switch to a bland diet, I know foods we eat can affect how it tastes :dunno And yes, make sure to give her plenty of time to eat, it should be a time for you two to relax and bond, so just make it mommy and baby time, let everything else be secondary :hugs

And I never made it past day 2 of trying to breastfeed Kaitlyn, and she's not any worse off for it. :flower

What Mad and Christy said :hugs

I had a hard time nursing Nicholas (he never did latch on correctly), and Ashley started out well (but had to have formula too because she didn't get enough), but ended up on nothing but formula due to post partpartum depression. A good friend was due a week after me. Our Dr's were on the same team. We had our ultrasounds the same day (back to back), Dr visits , ect. At 36 wks, she lost her baby. I had Ashley the week her baby was due and brought her home on my friends due date. I felt so bad for them and I had so much guilt over having my baby, when she had lost hers. I had to take a med. that didn't allow me to nurse (now, I believe that have meds you can take while nursing. Not sure though). If you end up having to use formula, please don't feel bad about it. You are in no way a failure. You are doing GREAT! :flower

[Katie4075]

Greetings from sunny Tampa! :wave

I found out the other day, that the jackass got the team, so my days in Newark are done. He offered me the job as Director of Ticketing, which is clearly not entry level, at entry level pay. He also fired EVERYONE on staff but two people, one I hate, and one who I can barely work with since he has no real respect for me. I'm emailing him on Monday to let him know that after taking the weekend and thinking things through, I will not be returning.

I also found out that if I do choose to stay, I'll be out of a job before Christmas, since they'll run out of money. This info came from the former CFO, and hes the only person on staff I generally trusted, so thats a safe bet to be true.

So, yeah. If anyone needs a Box Office Manager, let me know! :lookaroun

[figmentmom]

Yeah, I'm definitely trying to sleep when she does. Also, Stan took a couple weeks off work, so I'm not doing all this on my own right now.

We had our first appointment with the pediatrician today, and he said she looks beautiful!! Everything good, no weight loss, no jaundice, everything looking great!

(WARNING - TMI coming up! But I need advice, if anyone has any.) We're having some issues with the breast feeding right now - my milk is in, and I can't tell if she just doesn't like it or what. It's suddenly a struggle to get her to latch on and stay there, and even if I do, she spits up whatever she ate, and we end up giving her formula (Enfamil, thankfully - no Similac here!) so she's fed. We were doing fine the last couple days, and then after the doctor's everything changed. I'm not sure if it's stress on my end (I got some fairly bad news today that I'm not quite ready to share) that's causing the change - my doctor said stress and such can effect how she takes to the breastmilk. I'm trying not to let it frustrate me further, but it's hard - I thought I was doing well and now I feel like a failure. I don't mind pumping the milk and giving it to her via bottle, either - I tried that, too, but again she just spit it all up. Sigh.

I'm just going to echo the terrific advice you've already gotten here, and add my support, Lindz. :hugs Your hormones are doing the crazy dance, you're sleep-deprived, you've just gotten some upsetting news (and IF and when you want to share, we're here for you :flower), and nursing is a challenge at the BEST of times. A bland diet, no caffeine, no gas-producing foods like broccoli and cauliflower, etc. - all of these will help, but some babies just have a hard time with nursing at first, no matter what you do. Keep trying, and follow your doctor's advice. AND - if it turns out that nursing isn't right for you and your little one, that's OK, too! :hugs


Greetings from sunny Tampa! :wave

I found out the other day, that the jackass got the team, so my days in Newark are done. He offered me the job as Director of Ticketing, which is clearly not entry level, at entry level pay. He also fired EVERYONE on staff but two people, one I hate, and one who I can barely work with since he has no real respect for me. I'm emailing him on Monday to let him know that after taking the weekend and thinking things through, I will not be returning.

I also found out that if I do choose to stay, I'll be out of a job before Christmas, since they'll run out of money. This info came from the former CFO, and hes the only person on staff I generally trusted, so thats a safe bet to be true.

So, yeah. If anyone needs a Box Office Manager, let me know! :lookaroun

:hugs to you, too, Katie. Something better will be coming along, I have NO doubt about that, but I know all too well how frustrating it can be to wait. :flower Hang in there.

[Barnum42]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs233.snc4/38986_413224331198_678461198_5093458_7769596_n.jpg

[Christy]

:goofy :rotfl

[figmentmom]

Hellllllooooo, Jabber Jaw! I'm back from my two weeks in NY, taking care of final details for our closing in NY (which I am still praying will happen in the next two weeks...seems like it's taking FOREVER!) figgydad and I also cleaned out my parents' house, helped them get it market-ready, and I flew with them back out here to Minneapolis. They are safe and sound in their beautiful assisted-living facility just down the road, where I can see them as often as possible, and make sure they are safe and happy.

[tigsmom]

Hellllllooooo, Jabber Jaw! I'm back from my two weeks in NY, taking care of final details for our closing in NY (which I am still praying will happen in the next two weeks...seems like it's taking FOREVER!) figgydad and I also cleaned out my parents' house, helped them get it market-ready, and I flew with them back out here to Minneapolis. They are safe and sound in their beautiful assisted-living facility just down the road, where I can see them as often as possible, and make sure they are safe and happy.

Almost to the end of it all! So glad they love their new place and I'm sure it gives you peace of mind knowing help is just a call away for them :hugs

[figmentmom]

Almost to the end of it all! So glad they love their new place and I'm sure it gives you peace of mind knowing help is just a call away for them :hugs

It really does, Mad. They've already had to use the call button twice, so its worth its weight in gold. :flower I hope they make some friends there. The place is small, which is nice because it's intimate, and everyone watches out for everyone else, but that also means that there isn't a wide circle of potential friends. It took me a loooooong time to adjust to being out here - actually, I'm really not fully adjusted yet, although I think that's because our old house has taken so long to sell. I know it will take them some time.

[TheQueen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd5yN43TqCk&feature=player_embedded#!

[figmentmom]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd5yN43TqCk&feature=player_embedded#!

That's hilarious!!!!! :rotfl

[Garyhoov]

Our afternoon:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs566.ash2/148886_1704273965138_1186677456_31868332_5604992_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1121.snc4/148366_1704275165168_1186677456_31868339_4556981_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs574.ash2/149651_1704276285196_1186677456_31868345_624175_n. jpg

[figmentmom]

Looks like fun! :thumbs

[pinkrose]

Looks like fun! :thumbs :yes :thumbs

[Christy]

Looks like a great time... that would leave me heading to bed about an hour ago :rotfl :thumbs

[Barnum42]

http://doseng.org/uploads/posts/2010-03/1268106195_acid_picdump_99.jpg

[figmentmom]

JOE!!!! What's new?!?

[Christy]

Our health survey through our insurance (which we get a discount for for filling out) said I was fat :lookaroun

:goofy

[figmentmom]

Our health survey through our insurance (which we get a discount for for filling out) said I was fat :lookaroun

:goofy

Sara's health survey (which she had to fill out when she got her new job a year ago) said she had pre-existing mental health issues, because her doctor once mentioned that he suspected she had very mild post-natal depression. Which, by the way, he did NOT treat with medications. :goofy

[Garyhoov]

Our health survey through our insurance (which we get a discount for for filling out) said I was fat :lookaroun

:goofy

I don't need a survey to tell me I'm fat.:goofy

. . . but I do get annoyed with the BMI since it doesn't take into account muscle. Arnold Shwarzeneger, at the height of his training, would have been labeled 'obese' by a simple BMI.:rollseyes

. . . and on a vaguely related note, did anyone notice (last week?) when Michelle Obama was talking to kids about obesity and the headline in my paper proclaimed that she "Practices What She Preaches".

When I saw the headline, I thought, "Cool, maybe she'll be running the half-marathon with me in Jan.":lookaroun

But no. It turns out her big, personal health initiative is to not use the elevators at the White House.:huh

. . . uh . . . yeah . . . I guess I'm a good parent then because Ryan and I never use the elevator in our house.:lookaroun

[Garyhoov]

And lest you think I'm making it up: http://www.wtop.com/?nid=104&sid=2124096

[Barnum42]

JOE!!!! What's new?!?

As you gathered from Facebook, I've put my apartment on the market. Unfortunately the estate agents have brought incompetence to new heights

They have an advert that says they can sell the property within six weeks. However, when they fail there is no comeback, it's a case of they can, not that they will.
They lied about it's worth and the six week challenge to get me to sign the contract.
They lied about lying about it's worth - but forgot that I have that quote in writing.
Only after a complaint to head office did they start to do their job, but then botched up by saying they had a cash buyer.
Turned out they needed a mortgage.
Four weeks later they admitted the person was self-employed with less than six months trading - a dead cert for being tuned down for a mortgage.
They lied again about their original quote of it's worth - forgetting that they'd forgotten about my having it in writing.
We lost the house we were going to buy.
Two weeks on, there is still a "Sold" sign outside the apartment as they can't be arsed change it and inside their office, the apartment is not listed.
Plus a host of other more minor but still annoying cock-ups.
:circles

[Garyhoov]

Bummer Joe.:no

Though I do have to thank you for reminding me I have to use the term "cock-up" more often.:lookaroun

[Christy]

And lest you think I'm making it up: http://www.wtop.com/?nid=104&sid=2124096
:rotfl

As you gathered from Facebook, I've put my apartment on the market. Unfortunately the estate agents have brought incompetence to new heights

They have an advert that says they can sell the property within six weeks. However, when they fail there is no comeback, it's a case of they can, not that they will.
They lied about it's worth and the six week challenge to get me to sign the contract.
They lied about lying about it's worth - but forgot that I have that quote in writing.
Only after a complaint to head office did they start to do their job, but then botched up by saying they had a cash buyer.
Turned out they needed a mortgage.
Four weeks later they admitted the person was self-employed with less than six months trading - a dead cert for being tuned down for a mortgage.
They lied again about their original quote of it's worth - forgetting that they'd forgotten about my having it in writing.
We lost the house we were going to buy.
Two weeks on, there is still a "Sold" sign outside the apartment as they can't be arsed change it and inside their office, the apartment is not listed.
Plus a host of other more minor but still annoying cock-ups.
:circles

Remember in A Series of Unfortunate Events, the aunt who was terrified of real estate agents... she kinda has a point :lol

:hugs

[tigsmom]

As you gathered from Facebook, I've put my apartment on the market. Unfortunately the estate agents have brought incompetence to new heights

They have an advert that says they can sell the property within six weeks. However, when they fail there is no comeback, it's a case of they can, not that they will.
They lied about it's worth and the six week challenge to get me to sign the contract.
They lied about lying about it's worth - but forgot that I have that quote in writing.
Only after a complaint to head office did they start to do their job, but then botched up by saying they had a cash buyer.
Turned out they needed a mortgage.
Four weeks later they admitted the person was self-employed with less than six months trading - a dead cert for being tuned down for a mortgage.
They lied again about their original quote of it's worth - forgetting that they'd forgotten about my having it in writing.
We lost the house we were going to buy.
Two weeks on, there is still a "Sold" sign outside the apartment as they can't be arsed change it and inside their office, the apartment is not listed.
Plus a host of other more minor but still annoying cock-ups.
:circles

:hugs

time to move onto a different agent and take that sold sign down, it's keeping away potential buyers!

[figmentmom]

As you gathered from Facebook, I've put my apartment on the market. Unfortunately the estate agents have brought incompetence to new heights

They have an advert that says they can sell the property within six weeks. However, when they fail there is no comeback, it's a case of they can, not that they will.
They lied about it's worth and the six week challenge to get me to sign the contract.
They lied about lying about it's worth - but forgot that I have that quote in writing.
Only after a complaint to head office did they start to do their job, but then botched up by saying they had a cash buyer.
Turned out they needed a mortgage.
Four weeks later they admitted the person was self-employed with less than six months trading - a dead cert for being tuned down for a mortgage.
They lied again about their original quote of it's worth - forgetting that they'd forgotten about my having it in writing.
We lost the house we were going to buy.
Two weeks on, there is still a "Sold" sign outside the apartment as they can't be arsed change it and inside their office, the apartment is not listed.
Plus a host of other more minor but still annoying cock-ups.
:circles

As a recent, battle-scarred veteran of the real estate wars, my sympathies are with you. First, take down the SOLD sign. If need be, dump it on the estate agents' front step. Can you switch agents, or are you locked into a contract with them for now? If they've violated the terms of your original agreement with them, you may be able to get out of it early. :hugs

[Barnum42]

As a recent, battle-scarred veteran of the real estate wars, my sympathies are with you. First, take down the SOLD sign. If need be, dump it on the estate agents' front step. Can you switch agents, or are you locked into a contract with them for now? If they've violated the terms of your original agreement with them, you may be able to get out of it early. :hugs

Locked in until January 4th. We have had three other agents look at the property to take it over on the assumption the morons won't extract their thumbs from their butts long enough to sell it.

They have a strict complaints procedure. On complaining to their head office they have to be given two opportunities to rectify the situation before it goes to the ombudsman - who have some legal clout.

Their first attempt to rectify was prior to the farce with the buyer that had no hope of getting a mortgage. They offered a 10% discount. They have a few days to make the second attempt to rectify. I'm not holding my breath for them to bother with anything. But we have every cock-up and lie documented.

[figmentmom]

Locked in until January 4th. We have had three other agents look at the property to take it over on the assumption the morons won't extract their thumbs from their butts long enough to sell it.

They have a strict complaints procedure. On complaining to their head office they have to be given two opportunities to rectify the situation before it goes to the ombudsman - who have some legal clout.

Their first attempt to rectify was prior to the farce with the buyer that had no hope of getting a mortgage. They offered a 10% discount. They have a few days to make the second attempt to rectify. I'm not holding my breath for them to bother with anything. But we have every cock-up and lie documented.

Our real estate agent was just plain lucky that a buyer came along and the place sold - TWO WEEKS before our contract with him expired. The sale was no thinks to HIM, by the way - another agent brought the buyers in. Our agent was totally useless - but boy oh boy, was he Johnny-on-the-spot at the closing - wanted that commission check, you know. The one he did NOTHING to earn. I had another agent all lined up and ready to go if the house hadn't sold when it did. The house sold for a sickening amount LESS than he had assured us it would, too, thus adding insult to injury. We had already committed to buy our new place out here, so we didn't lose it, but it sure is costing us a lot more than we had planned. :rollseyes I'm sorry you guys lost the place you wanted - that must be frustrating. :hugs

[Barnum42]

http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Dave/comichighlighting1.png

[Christy]

:rotfl

[TheQueen]

Probably Not The Best Christmas Decorating Idea

http://www.etiquettehell.com/?p=851

[Doug11]

Probably Not The Best Christmas Decorating Idea

http://www.etiquettehell.com/?p=851

:lol

can you imagine seeing that?

[Christy]

Hilarious! :rotfl

[TheQueen]

What if it were like animatronic and it swayed back and forth?? That would TOTALLY be HI-LARIOUS....until the cops arrived of course.

[Barnum42]

Saw this funny quote today.

Whilst pointed at Christians, I think you could substitute many religions and their holy books to get the same sentiment:

To many Christians The Bible is like a software licence. Nobody actually reads it, they just scroll to the bottom and click "I agree"

[Doug11]

while out shopping today, I saw four options for purchasing an i-pod. The largest looks like an i-phone, only it isn't a phone. The second largest looks like a tradional i-pod on steroids - way too big to be lugging around all the time. The third largest, which is also second smallest looks to be little bigger than a postage stamp, and the smallest is ridiculously small.

What happened to the reasonable sized i-pod in the middle? Honestly, did Apple mean to eliminate the reasonably sized mp3 player?

[Christy]

I haven't looked lately, now I'm curious :lol The kids all have a touch, and while they're more interesting, I really don't use it for much more than the music, and they are not so convenient to run with. WEll, not if you're like me and you can't just let the playlist shuffle through by itself :blush

[pinkrose]

The kids and I all have the touch. I also have a shuffle, and Ashley has one of the older models Nano (before it became a square). I'm pretty much behind on them now.

[Barnum42]

Simple solution - don't buy Crapple. There are lots of alternatives from other manufacturers that will give you the required functionality for a fraction of Crapple's price.

[Doug11]

Simple solution - don't buy Crapple. There are lots of alternatives from other manufacturers that will give you the required functionality for a fraction of Crapple's price.

I was late to the party on the whole MP3 player and online music download business but I've not heard much bad about the Apple products - that's not to say the critiques aren't out there.

Why do you dislike Apple?

More importantly, what makers do you endorse for their MP3 players and music download stores?

[TheQueen]

I don't have a problem with Apple's products. And I'm not just being biased because they're in my back yard rhetorically speaking. Their stuff is easy to understand and it's VERY user friendly. Plug and play. I've been an Apple user for MP3 music products since the first iPod was released in 2001 and I've never had a problem. I would HIGHLY recommend it.

[pinkrose]

I :love Apple products

[figmentmom]

figgydad uses an iMac in his recording studio, and swears by it.

[Christy]

I don't get the fuss either way :lol

[Barnum42]

Why do you dislike Apple?

More importantly, what makers do you endorse for their MP3 players and music download stores?
Apple charge a HUGE premium for a fancy case and restrictive products that don't work with other products.

They have a fanatical following blind to the fact that they are just as defective as other manufacturers (witness the total botch of the latest Crapple phone that gace bad reception when you held it to your ear)

Pound for pound the competition gives better value for money.

As for recommendations - I'm not up on the mp3 market - anything electronic changes too quickly to monitor unless you are actively seeking at that time. Something that plugs into the PC and lets you treat it as a plug in hard drive works for me - so you don't have to install and use crapple I-tunes which dumps everything on the I-pod regardless of whether you want it on there or not (unless they have changed this in past years)

I'm just not a labels person. There will be plenty of online reviews of alternatives to weed out the wheat from the chaff.

[Christy]

I will have to throw in that Eva, at 2, knows how to use a touch. I mean, really knows HOW to use it :rotfl Turn it on, find the apps she wants specifically (she likes to pretend to drink and burp :lookaroun and she likes paper toss) It is hilarious to see her little fingers at work on there :love

[figmentmom]

I will have to throw in that Eva, at 2, knows how to use a touch. I mean, really knows HOW to use it :rotfl Turn it on, find the apps she wants specifically (she likes to pretend to drink and burp :lookaroun and she likes paper toss) It is hilarious to see her little fingers at work on there :love

Katie, too. :rotfl

[Barnum42]

http://spd.fotolog.com/photo/29/9/72/breakfast_cereal/1242172147011_f.jpg

[Christy]

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[Barnum42]

http://www.wrongtees.com/images/dynamic/hello_kidney_design_white.png

[Christy]

*rimshot* :lol

[Doug11]

that looks painful :lookaroun

[figmentmom]

:rotfl (Where on EARTH do you find this stuff, Joe?)

[TheQueen]

So I didn't get a tree this year, which is like one of the gay sins in terms of decorating, I think, so instead I decided to just add touches around the house.

I took everything out of the shelf and placed Christmas related stuff in it.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas1.jpg

Decided to go silver and green with the dining table and the chandelier.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas2.jpg

Just added silver and red ornaments to coffee table and side table.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas3.jpg

Hung a wreath with some red and silver again over the fireplace. It looks like it needs a bow so I might go get one tomorrow.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas5.jpg

And this guy needed to be gussied up for the holidays so he didn't escape either.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas4.jpg

[TheQueen]

Oh and here's a little celebrity sighting. I think this was Halloween. JAMIE HYNEMAN of Mythbusters was ordering a burrito and I took this pic. It's kinda blurry but you can make him out with his beret.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas9.jpg

[Doug11]

Not happy you went sans-tree, but those are great photos. :thumbs I didn't see your Christmas cards on display. :lookaroun

We did a second, smaller tree with nothing but Santas for the upstairs, and our usual tree downstairs, except stripped of its Santas. :lol If you want a Santa, you've gotta hike the stairs!

[figmentmom]

Not happy you went sans-tree, but those are great photos. :thumbs I didn't see your Christmas cards on display. :lookaroun

We did a second, smaller tree with nothing but Santas for the upstairs, and our usual tree downstairs, except stripped of its Santas. :lol If you want a Santa, you've gotta hike the stairs!

I didn't spot any cards, either. :lookaroun

We're sans tree this year, too. I posted this on Facebook already, but here's what we have instead, lighting up our front window:

[Christy]

I think it looks great Gordon!

3 trees strong this year, next year I'm going for the 4th. Got a big bunch of ornaments from Costco that I only wanted for the red and white, and it had a bunch of red and silver mixed in as well, so next year they'll go to making my Ohio State tree I'll put in the front window :hehe

Only decision is will I go with a realistic looking tree (can't do real since I'm forgetful :blush and we leave for so long) or a red one. :rotfl

[Christy]

I love the flamingo Mary! :rotfl

My cards are getting taped up to the living room wall as they come in :) I love my Christmas cards!

[Hooker]

Love the kitty, Gordon! :rotfl

[Doug11]

I think it looks great Gordon!

3 trees strong this year, next year I'm going for the 4th. Got a big bunch of ornaments from Costco that I only wanted for the red and white, and it had a bunch of red and silver mixed in as well, so next year they'll go to making my Ohio State tree I'll put in the front window :hehe

Only decision is will I go with a realistic looking tree (can't do real since I'm forgetful :blush and we leave for so long) or a red one. :rotfl

You said you won't be home at Christmas. When are y'all heading out?

[tigsmom]

So I didn't get a tree this year, which is like one of the gay sins in terms of decorating, I think, so instead I decided to just add touches around the house.

I took everything out of the shelf and placed Christmas related stuff in it.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas1.jpg

Decided to go silver and green with the dining table and the chandelier.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas2.jpg

Just added silver and red ornaments to coffee table and side table.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas3.jpg

Hung a wreath with some red and silver again over the fireplace. It looks like it needs a bow so I might go get one tomorrow.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas5.jpg

And this guy needed to be gussied up for the holidays so he didn't escape either.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/gfa527/Xmas4.jpg

ooOoo now you did it!! You've angered the Christmas Gods and will now be visited by three ghosts, each one more fabulous than the one before! You in big trouble mister!!! :rotfl


And I LOVE you decorations :love

[Christy]

You said you won't be home at Christmas. When are y'all heading out?

We're scattered all over the place :lol The girls take off a week from Wednesday (:faint ) I'm a few days behind them with Eva, and then Andy has a few days of work past that and then he'll go out for a short trip and back here... then I suppose I should find out when the rest of us come home :blush

I have to get Christmas ready before we head out there! A week from Tuesday I need to be done!

[TheQueen]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Yeah, the Christmas without a Tree theme wasn't an easy one for me to commit to, but once I did, it really freed me up to do other small things that made it fun instead of a chore. I love a tree and all but it can really be too much sometimes.

[figmentmom]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Yeah, the Christmas without a Tree theme wasn't an easy one for me to commit to, but once I did, it really freed me up to do other small things that made it fun instead of a chore. I love a tree and all but it can really be too much sometimes.

A tree was too much for me this year, too. (The flamingo filled the bill. :lol) It really is kind of freeing, and I used the glass ornaments I've collected over the years in other ways.

Your decorations are GREAT, Gordon - and very creative. :thumbs

[pinkrose]

Looks great Gordon!!! :thumbs The cat doesn't look amused though :rotfl

[tigsmom]

Looks great Gordon!!! :thumbs The cat doesn't look amused though :rotfl


Do they ever? :lol

[TheQueen]

Looks great Gordon!!! :thumbs The cat doesn't look amused though :rotfl

That's cuz I woke him from his nap to take his pic so I could photoshop it.:rotfl

[Lindz]

That's cuz I woke him from his nap to take his pic so I could photoshop it.:rotfl

That's better than what I did one year. I bought an elf costume for my cat - a collar and a hat - and made him wear it for all of 10 minutes. He was NOT amused lol

[Barnum42]

:rotfl (Where on EARTH do you find this stuff, Joe?)

That funky little browser add-on, Stumble Upon :D

[Barnum42]

So I didn't get a tree this year, which is like one of the gay sins in terms of decorating,

Just to clarify - is it a gay deocrating sing to have a Christmas tree, or a gay decorating sin to NOT have a Christmas tree?

[figmentmom]

Just to clarify - is it a gay deocrating sin to have a Christmas tree, or a gay decorating sin to NOT have a Christmas tree?

I think NOT having a tree is the sin. :lol

[TheQueen]

I think NOT having a tree is the sin. :lol

Totally. Saint Martha of Stewart would not be happy.

[figmentmom]

Totally. Saint Martha of Stewart would not be happy.

:rotfl :rotfl

[figmentmom]

I got this in an e-mail, and thought it was cute:

Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark!

ONE: Don't miss the boat.
TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat!
THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.
FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
SIX: Build your future on high ground.
SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.
EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile.
TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

[Christy]

:lol Nice.

[tigsmom]

I got this in an e-mail, and thought it was cute:

Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark!

ONE: Don't miss the boat.
TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat!
THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.
FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
SIX: Build your future on high ground.
SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.
EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile.
TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

gonna steal this :lookaroun

[Barnum42]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CytbWnE70wY/TJ1deXbRWkI/AAAAAAAAACU/kQrkY5OwsvE/s1600/FunnyPictures-100AcreDrugs.jpg

[figmentmom]

gonna steal this :lookaroun

Go for it! :lol

Wow, that Winnie the Pooh crowd is wilder than I thought! :lol

[TheQueen]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CytbWnE70wY/TJ1deXbRWkI/AAAAAAAAACU/kQrkY5OwsvE/s1600/FunnyPictures-100AcreDrugs.jpg
:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[TheQueen]

When Parents Text.

http://whenparentstext.com/

Always Remember

Me: dad, you didnt send me any money. i had to scrape up change off the floor to buy a slice of pizz

Dad: well always remember Jesus didnt even have a place to live.

[TheQueen]

Popular

Mom: Btw, I now have 44 facebook friends. WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Christmas Location

Me: where is christmas this year?
Mom: In your heart and all around you.

Finals: Homo

Mom: Hi. What are you doing?
Me: At the library studying for my organic chem exam.
Mom: Homo.
Me: Excuse me?
Mom: I meant to spell GOOD. sorry.

Tushie Film Festival

Dad: I went to the tushie film festival today.
Me: Huh?
Dad: colonoscopy.

Match Maker

Dad: i gave his mother your phone number so he can text you
Me: why would you do that?
Dad: he is handsome, tall, rich, and jewish… you’re welcome

[TheQueen]

Breakfast Text

Dad: I need you to text me.
Me: ?
Dad: I’m bored. Sitting on the toilet waiting for the person next to me to leave so that I can release my bowels. What did you have for breakfast?

[TheQueen]

Sum Luv
Mom: sumtimes i think i luv u more than u luv me.
Me: Mom, are you drinking again?
Mom: jst sum coffee.
3 minutes later…
Mom: with sum bailys. do u luv me??

[Barnum42]

http://funpics.classicfun.ws/var/resizes/Funpics/Grandad%20remembering%20the%20good%20old%20days.jp g

[Barnum42]

http://www.omgsoysauce.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/work_fbU.jpg

[Christy]

http://www.omgsoysauce.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/work_fbU.jpg

:rotfl

[Garyhoov]

http://www.omgsoysauce.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/work_fbU.jpg

:rotfl

I have a feeling that would go right past about 90% of the people who read it. Many people would be too young or too old. Those in the right age range might have never really listened to the words . . . those who know the words still have to think it through . . .


. . . but Christy and I got it.:goofy

[BeeJay]

Nice, Joe. (Me 3.) :lol

[Barnum42]

Someone did not think this advert through

http://www.ratemyfunnypictures.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/pakoputki-e1292545643844-640x620.jpg

And I liked this one

http://www.ratemyfunnypictures.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/harry-potter-e1292545881126.jpg

[Barnum42]

http://www.ratemyfunnypictures.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/star-wars-darth-vader-boba-fett-i-love-you.jpg

[figmentmom]

:rotfl

I have a feeling that would go right past about 90% of the people who read it. Many people would be too young or too old. Those in the right age range might have never really listened to the words . . . those who know the words still have to think it through . . .


. . . but Christy and I got it.:goofy


Nice, Joe. (Me 3.) :lol

Me four. :rotfl

[xfkirsten]

:rotfl

I have a feeling that would go right past about 90% of the people who read it. Many people would be too young or too old. Those in the right age range might have never really listened to the words . . . those who know the words still have to think it through . . .


. . . but Christy and I got it.:goofy

I got it! (he sang that at a concert at my high school senior year... sadly, he had no one with him to do the intro to that song... :()

[Garyhoov]

It's probably a sad statement that most of us are FAR more familiar with Sir Mix A Lot lyrics than we are with, say, the Magna Carta, for example.:lookaroun

[Christy]

It's probably a sad statement that most of us are FAR more familiar with Sir Mix A Lot lyrics than we are with, say, the Magna Carta, for example.:lookaroun

The whona whatnow? :lookaroun

[figmentmom]

It's probably a sad statement that most of us are FAR more familiar with Sir Mix A Lot lyrics than we are with, say, the Magna Carta, for example.:lookaroun

Face it. Sir Mix a Lot got WAY more air time. :rotfl

[Lindz]

:rotfl

I have a feeling that would go right past about 90% of the people who read it. Many people would be too young or too old. Those in the right age range might have never really listened to the words . . . those who know the words still have to think it through . . .


. . . but Christy and I got it.:goofy

Oh I got it too :)

[Barnum42]

http://s1.b3ta.com/host/creative/1279/1264637379/blutack.jpg

[Christy]

:lol I had no idea what an iPad was at first, and I heard it was like an ipod touch, but bigger, and did less :goofy

[Garyhoov]

Psst, Christy: http://www.examiner.com/women-s-sports-in-national/penn-state-wins-fourth-straight-ncaa-women-s-volleyball-championship-title :whistle

[Christy]

Yeah yeah yeah, it was the first thing I heard when I went to pick the girls up last night. :lol

Kaitlyn: "Penn State won. Again."

:rotfl

Hey anybody know anything about treadmills? Our thought was around $1000, which everybody seems to always advertise them as half off, so that should be enough :rotfl

But how big of a motor? Here's one that looked good to me, and has good reviews: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4307981&ab=TopNav_Exercise_Treadmills&cp=2367438.2367453

:dunno

[ogryn]

Look at this little sweet shop that's just opened in the town next door. I love how old school it is.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y251/ogryn/IMAG0104.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y251/ogryn/IMAG0105.jpg


Phone camera + Low Light = BLUR!

[Christy]

Very VERY cute! :thumbs

[Garyhoov]

Cool! It looks like something out of Harry Potter.

Actually it reminds me of a store I used to go to near my grandmother's house.

[TheQueen]

Well, it MUST be good if Justin Bieber is getting candy there.

[Barnum42]

They have a branch in Bath

http://www.chocolatereviews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mrsimms.jpg

Nice shop. Although the pic n mix is nearly twice the price of Wilkinsons.

[Christy]

They have a branch in Bath

http://www.chocolatereviews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mrsimms.jpg

Nice shop. Although the pic n mix is nearly twice the price of Wilkinsons.


Disney fans should be familiar with how much extra theming costs :p :lol

[figmentmom]

Disney fans should be familiar with how much extra theming costs :p :lol

:rotfl

[Christy]

Got the dog dropped off at a new boarding facility, which I think we'll like much better. But I don't know who was more distraught, the dog or Eva :rotfl

First, the dog spent about 5 minutes trying to protect me from the mean scary lady who was taking my information (by mean and scary I mean very sweet and soft spoken :rotfl ) Then when I handed the leash over she lost it, like "Wait a damn minute, you're SENDING ME with HER?!" :rotfl And off they went through a back door, and Eva was :huh And then she started to cry and say "Doggy go! Doggy go! No doggy go!" :lol

I set up for Gianna to have 3 special "romps" (that's what they call it! :lookaroun ) out in the fenced in field with her ball, starting with one today to work off some energy and make her happy :lol

[tigsmom]

Got the dog dropped off at a new boarding facility, which I think we'll like much better. But I don't know who was more distraught, the dog or Eva :rotfl

First, the dog spent about 5 minutes trying to protect me from the mean scary lady who was taking my information (by mean and scary I mean very sweet and soft spoken :rotfl ) Then when I handed the leash over she lost it, like "Wait a damn minute, you're SENDING ME with HER?!" :rotfl And off they went through a back door, and Eva was :huh And then she started to cry and say "Doggy go! Doggy go! No doggy go!" :lol

I set up for Gianna to have 3 special "romps" (that's what they call it! :lookaroun ) out in the fenced in field with her ball, starting with one today to work off some energy and make her happy :lol

I'm sure she will be fine. Midnight used to whine and bark when we dropped her off; one time we went to the car and then doubled back to check on her and she was eating an ice pop and having the time of her life! We left her there for 2 weeks once and she didn't want to leave! :rollseyes

Eve will be fine as soon as she is occupied with something else. :hugs

[Christy]

Eva's good about understanding once something is explained to her :lol I said she would spend the night and play and she nodded her head and said "yeah" :lol

[figmentmom]

I'm sure she will be fine. Midnight used to whine and bark when we dropped her off; one time we went to the car and then doubled back to check on her and she was eating an ice pop and having the time of her life! We left her there for 2 weeks once and she didn't want to leave! :rollseyes

Eve will be fine as soon as she is occupied with something else. :hugs

Like dropping Katie off at day care the first few times she went. :lol

[tigsmom]

not sure if I will get a chance to check back in so I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas ! :flower

[Hooker]

not sure if I will get a chance to check back in so I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas ! :flowersame to you and your family! :hugs

[TheQueen]

not sure if I will get a chance to check back in so I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas ! :flower

:hugs:hugs:hugs:hugs:hugs

[Christy]

You too Mad. Be sure to try to enjoy yourself! :hugs :hugs

[Lindz]

It's 12:10am here on the east coast. Merry Christmas!! :hugs

[Christy]

Merry Christmas! :wave

[Doug11]

Merry Christmas! :wave

Merry Christmas, everyone!!

:D

[xfkirsten]

Merry Christmas!! :D

[figmentmom]

Merry Christmas, everyone!

[TheQueen]

Seriously one of the most fun films I've seen in a LONG time. Great story, the animation is ingenious, and the voice acting is superb. George Clooney nails it. And the soundtrack is fantastic. I highly recommend it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cgH8nL5FL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Christy]

Thanks! It came and went kinda quietly, and I completely forgot about it :blush I'll put it on my list :)

[Katie4075]

Ok, since this is 100%, totally, no backing out now official, I figure I should say something...

I'm moving out. And not just moving out, but moving out to Idaho. On Sunday. :circles

I got a job from the baseball winter meetings at the start of the month, with the Boise Hawks as an account executive. Its been on my facebook for most of the month, in like little vague statuses, and comments, I've changed my job and my location too. I'm pretty excited! Its going to be a new start, and hopefully things will work out better than Newark did. The job is a step backward, but the opportunity is far better!

[figmentmom]

Ok, since this is 100%, totally, no backing out now official, I figure I should say something...

I'm moving out. And not just moving out, but moving out to Idaho. On Sunday. :circles

I got a job from the baseball winter meetings at the start of the month, with the Boise Hawks as an account executive. Its been on my facebook for most of the month, in like little vague statuses, and comments, I've changed my job and my location too. I'm pretty excited! Its going to be a new start, and hopefully things will work out better than Newark did. The job is a step backward, but the opportunity is far better!

I saw the news on FB, Katie. This sounds like a great opportunity for you, and I'm sure it will all work out! Best of luck as you head out west. :hugs

[xfkirsten]

Ok, since this is 100%, totally, no backing out now official, I figure I should say something...

I'm moving out. And not just moving out, but moving out to Idaho. On Sunday. :circles

I got a job from the baseball winter meetings at the start of the month, with the Boise Hawks as an account executive. Its been on my facebook for most of the month, in like little vague statuses, and comments, I've changed my job and my location too. I'm pretty excited! Its going to be a new start, and hopefully things will work out better than Newark did. The job is a step backward, but the opportunity is far better!

CONGRATS! :D (Early) welcome to the West! :D (If you get out towards Seattle, I'd be happy to show ya around!)

[Lindz]

Ok, since this is 100%, totally, no backing out now official, I figure I should say something...

I'm moving out. And not just moving out, but moving out to Idaho. On Sunday. :circles

I got a job from the baseball winter meetings at the start of the month, with the Boise Hawks as an account executive. Its been on my facebook for most of the month, in like little vague statuses, and comments, I've changed my job and my location too. I'm pretty excited! Its going to be a new start, and hopefully things will work out better than Newark did. The job is a step backward, but the opportunity is far better!

Congrats Katie!! How exciting!! I saw the news on Facebook, too. Can't believe the time to move is here already!

[Christy]

Congrats and good luck Katie! :hugs

[Hooker]

Ok, since this is 100%, totally, no backing out now official, I figure I should say something...

I'm moving out. And not just moving out, but moving out to Idaho. On Sunday. :circles

I got a job from the baseball winter meetings at the start of the month, with the Boise Hawks as an account executive. Its been on my facebook for most of the month, in like little vague statuses, and comments, I've changed my job and my location too. I'm pretty excited! Its going to be a new start, and hopefully things will work out better than Newark did. The job is a step backward, but the opportunity is far better!
So happy for you and I'll be looking for your name in lights one of these days!

[Barnum42]

Ok, since this is 100%, totally, no backing out now official, I figure I should say something...

I'm moving out. And not just moving out, but moving out to Idaho. On Sunday. :circles

I got a job from the baseball winter meetings at the start of the month, with the Boise Hawks as an account executive. Its been on my facebook for most of the month, in like little vague statuses, and comments, I've changed my job and my location too. I'm pretty excited! Its going to be a new start, and hopefully things will work out better than Newark did. The job is a step backward, but the opportunity is far better!

Well done, congrats and best of luck!

[Doug11]

Our Little Mermaid all grown up. :tear

Congratulations, Katie! Best of luck!

[Barnum42]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs617.ash2/156969_1762167580828_1438257982_1956433_910974_n.j pg

[figmentmom]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs617.ash2/156969_1762167580828_1438257982_1956433_910974_n.j pg

:rotfl :rotfl

He is such a spooky guy... :lookaroun

[pinkrose]

Congratulations Katie!!!

[xfkirsten]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs617.ash2/156969_1762167580828_1438257982_1956433_910974_n.j pg

:rotfl: I now have a mental image of him saying, in his trademark tone of voice, "oh, the weather outside is frightful..."

[figmentmom]

:rotfl: I now have a mental image of him saying, in his trademark tone of voice, "oh, the weather outside is frightful..."

I can think of very few scarier actors. :rotfl

[ogryn]

I can think of very few scarier actors. :rotfl

I only associate him with the Fatboy Slim (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF5cBoAV5Ys) video nowadays

[tigsmom]

I only associate him with the Fatboy Slim (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF5cBoAV5Ys) video nowadays


The ONLY thing I have ever liked him in! :rotfl

[figmentmom]

I only associate him with the Fatboy Slim (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF5cBoAV5Ys) video nowadays


The ONLY thing I have ever liked him in! :rotfl

Exactly! :rotfl

[Barnum42]

The ONLY thing I have ever liked him in! :rotfl

What about Hairspray? He played against type in that and I thought did really well.

[Christy]

What about Hairspray? He played against type in that and I thought did really well.

Yes!! :thumbs

[tigsmom]

I think it's his voice for me, if he doesn't speak then I'm ok

[Christy]

I remember him most from Joe Dirt.

:lookaroun

Just me?

:lookaroun :lol

[Garyhoov]

I remember him most from Joe Dirt.

:lookaroun

Just me?

:lookaroun :lol

:thumbs

He's fun in roles like that. I still would have loved to see what Star Wars would have looked like with him as Han Solo as was planned at one point.:huh

[Barnum42]

:thumbs

He's fun in roles like that. I still would have loved to see what Star Wars would have looked like with him as Han Solo as was planned at one point.:huh

In the special edition, Lucas would not have dared to let Greedo fire first! ;)

[Garyhoov]

In the special edition, Lucas would not have dared to let Greedo fire first! ;)

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[Barnum42]

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/d3096021-d9dd-4330-a222-a029abfe2649.jpg

[ogryn]

Either that's out of proportion, or there is a lot of pent up tension there :lookaroun

[Barnum42]

http://www.shoeboxblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/all-natural.jpg

[TheQueen]

either that's out of proportion, or there is a lot of pent up tension there :lookaroun

You two!!!:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[TheQueen]

I thought this PSA was rather beautiful and got the point across nicely.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8PBx7isoM&feature=player_embedded

[figmentmom]

I thought this PSA was rather beautiful and got the point across nicely.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8PBx7isoM&feature=player_embedded

You know what, that's abut the most effective seat belt PSA I've EVER seen. :thumbs Beats the blood-and-guts variety that our society seems to dismiss with a yawn.

[Doug11]

very nice! :D

A 21 year old was killed in traffic on New Year's Day at 4 in the morning, down on the beach highway in the little town where we used to live. That happens to be the exact same age as my daughter. You don't think that made me think twice? :uh

[Christy]

OMG that was amazing!

Lauren just got the email that is supposed to be the poem written by a girl who didn't drink and drive at a party (because she listened to her mom) but was killed on the way home by someone who had been drinking... Lauren signed the petition and forwarded it on to everybody in her email box. :lol :love At 11 we might have another year or two before it's a real concern, but I'm glad she's making the right choice. :love

[pinkrose]

We've had several teens die in car accidents recently. :( One of them was killed right up the street from my parents house. She was on the 4 lane section of a road, passing her friends, when her lane ended. She apparently wasn't looking because there were no skid marks. She hit a big metal pole and was not wearing a seat belt.

[figmentmom]

An old refrain from me, but kids and cars are so often a lethal mix...:no

My SIL and BIL wouldn't allow any of their four kids to get their learner's permits until they were 17, and then didn't allow them to take their drivers' tests until they had logged an astronomical number of hours of driving with Mom and Dad. They never had ANY issues with any of their kids driving. Another friend let her kids get their permits at 16, take the exam at 17, and then sent them to the grocery store every five minutes for the smallest of errands, to take the fun and novelty right out of driving. She didn't have any problems, either. Our own kids weren't allowed to have passengers until they were out of high school - and they both knew that if we found out they'd broken that rule, they wouldn't be driving until they were, oh, 35. :rotfl

[pinkrose]

I'm very glad that Nicholas still doesn't care about driving. Ashley is the one who worries me. At age 13, she's already asking to drive. :faint

[Christy]

I'm very glad that Nicholas still doesn't care about driving. Ashley is the one who worries me. At age 13, she's already asking to drive. :faint

Good news is, she can only do it when you let her :thumbs :lookaroun :lol

We'll get around to letting Kaitlyn drive. Eventually. :dunno

[Barnum42]

http://jeffkatz.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a721c2d7970b0133f1759c5d970b-pi

[pinkrose]

Good news is, she can only do it when you let her :thumbs :lookaroun :lol

We'll get around to letting Kaitlyn drive. Eventually. :dunno

This is true. The keys will stay hidden. :lol

[Barnum42]

For those still trying to find the difference between PCs and Macs ;-)

http://www.burnabrain.com/wp-content/uploads/mac-vs-windows-users.jpg

[Christy]

:rotfl

[xfkirsten]

For those still trying to find the difference between PCs and Macs ;-)

http://www.burnabrain.com/wp-content/uploads/mac-vs-windows-users.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqTYI55K1eo

(As if I needed an excuse for a Chuck clip ;))

[TheQueen]

Why my judge and I love each other so.

Email from Judge: This quote made me think of us.."It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"” from Winnie the Pooh…."

Email from Gordon: Awwww....that's sweet...but of course you'd choose a quote from an overweight bear with a honey addiction.

[Christy]

Why my judge and I love each other so.

Email from Judge: This quote made me think of us.."It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"” from Winnie the Pooh…."

Email from Gordon: Awwww....that's sweet...but of course you'd choose a quote from an overweight bear with a honey addiction.

:rotfl

I have ALWAYS said Winnie the Pooh reminds me of myself :bag A narcissistic compulsive overeater of very little brain. Yeah....... :lookaroun

[figmentmom]

Why my judge and I love each other so.

Email from Judge: This quote made me think of us.."It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"” from Winnie the Pooh…."

Email from Gordon: Awwww....that's sweet...but of course you'd choose a quote from an overweight bear with a honey addiction.

:rotfl Sara says she's Winnie the Pooh, and Jason is Tigger.

[TheQueen]

Have you guys seen this video? Or heard of his story? Seems it's gone viral and he's landing big offers now. It's a great story.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTysXITBCmk&feature=player_embedded


UPDATE-1: Many thanks go out to all of you who have been tossing phone numbers and e-mails my way for Ted's sake. I went up to Hudson/I-71 (Columbus) today, but Ted wasn't there. He is going to be on air tomorrow morning on radio station WNCI. I've left my contact info w/WNCI to call/e-mail me on a way to get your enormous opportunities over to him.

I'm going to give him a Trac phone (w/ample minutes) so that he can return calls to all of you.

Hopefully, in some way I'll get in contact w/him. Peace.

UPDATE-2: To all those who have been writing me (as one of Ted's only means of contact), I have learned that the radio station interviewing him tomorrow (1-5-11) a.m. is going to make him a formal offer. Whether true or not, we'll see.

Hope it works out well for him. That was the whole point of me posting this video. I cannot thank enough everyone who was willing to do their part in offering Ted their helping hand.

Whoever lands him is certainly getting much more than a memorable personality; they're getting a great human being as part of their team.

My best to all.

UPDATE-FINAL: Well everyone. You can give yourselves and Ted a high-five. He's being given offers hand-over-fist over the air. He'll be set for life.

My request to all. Whenever you run across a story such as this, don't assume it'll take a life of its own, on its own. It won't. It can't. There are too many other stories that drown out the one before it.

You need to spend time to get that story and its word out to many. If you care, you'll do it.

Keep the faith, pay forward and always lend a hand; even if you're the one who needs it.

God bless Mr. Williams. I'm sure we'll be seeing more of him for sometime to come.

[Christy]

:blink

That's insane!! :love

[Hooker]

Have you guys seen this video? Or heard of his story? Seems it's gone viral and he's landing big offers now. It's a great story.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTysXITBCmk&feature=player_embedded:blink

That is amazing! He's one of those guys whose voice doesn't match his body. You'd never know it by looking at him.

[Barnum42]

http://ubersuper.com/uploads/yapb_cache/tumblr_l7lw6navkd1qzpwi0o1_500.xjq6kzm37tccso44wkc kg4s0.47x7xmjn5kw0040owwww4kgo4.th.jpeg

[Doug11]

ha ha ha . . . I will never view ducks the same way again

[xfkirsten]

Gah!! Can't un-see!

[figmentmom]

:rotfl

[Hooker]

Have you guys seen this video? Or heard of his story? Seems it's gone viral and he's landing big offers now. It's a great story.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTysXITBCmk&feature=player_embeddedUPDATE: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5991313

[figmentmom]

UPDATE: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5991313

My absolute FAVORITE kind of news story. :thumbs Reaffirms my faith, ya know?

[Garyhoov]

That story is GREAT!:thumbs

. . . but one thing that hasn't been mentioned (at least that I've seen) is that this guy clearly has a serious problem with drugs and alcohol and as much as we want this to have a happy ending, the story's not over yet. I really, really, REALLY hope he's got some good support around him. I'm a little afraid there are people around him who are throwing money at him so they can profit from his fame right now, but 6 months from now - when nobody cares anymore - they'll just abandon him if he starts hitting the bottle again.

[Christy]

That story is GREAT!:thumbs

. . . but one thing that hasn't been mentioned (at least that I've seen) is that this guy clearly has a serious problem with drugs and alcohol and as much as we want this to have a happy ending, the story's not over yet. I really, really, REALLY hope he's got some good support around him. I'm a little afraid there are people around him who are throwing money at him so they can profit from his fame right now, but 6 months from now - when nobody cares anymore - they'll just abandon him if he starts hitting the bottle again.

Absolutely... it's a second chance, but he has to be able to keep it together.

[Doug11]

That story is GREAT!:thumbs

. . . but one thing that hasn't been mentioned (at least that I've seen) is that this guy clearly has a serious problem with drugs and alcohol and as much as we want this to have a happy ending, the story's not over yet. I really, really, REALLY hope he's got some good support around him. I'm a little afraid there are people around him who are throwing money at him so they can profit from his fame right now, but 6 months from now - when nobody cares anymore - they'll just abandon him if he starts hitting the bottle again.

agree - I said something less articulate on Christy's FB page. When the well wishers come around with their alcohol and toasts, will he be able to keep it together? For his sake, I hope so and wish him all the best.

[figmentmom]

That story is GREAT!:thumbs

. . . but one thing that hasn't been mentioned (at least that I've seen) is that this guy clearly has a serious problem with drugs and alcohol and as much as we want this to have a happy ending, the story's not over yet. I really, really, REALLY hope he's got some good support around him. I'm a little afraid there are people around him who are throwing money at him so they can profit from his fame right now, but 6 months from now - when nobody cares anymore - they'll just abandon him if he starts hitting the bottle again.


Absolutely... it's a second chance, but he has to be able to keep it together.


agree - I said something less articulate on Christy's FB page. When the well wishers come around with their alcohol and toasts, will he be able to keep it together? For his sake, I hope so and wish him all the best.

Yes, yes, and yes.

[tigsmom]

Our local morning radio show is mostly talk and they encourage people to call in. Many times they get crackpots who ramble on, but this morning they got a guy from Cleveland who now lives in the area. When this hit the news he got a call from his girlfriend who then sent him the video link; it seems this is the man who robbed her little store 2 years ago and terrorized the patrons. Not sure if this was one on the reasons he was in jail or not as I haven't really been paying that much attention. I did see him on the news last night and he was all cleaned up and looking decent. He wants to come to NY to see his elderly mom (she is 92), but has no picture ID so they are working on that as well. I am all in favor of people getting a second chance after they have paid their dues so I do hope he can turn his life around, but only time will tell.

[figmentmom]

Our local morning radio show is mostly talk and they encourage people to call in. Many times they get crackpots who ramble on, but this morning they got a guy from Cleveland who now lives in the area. When this hit the news he got a call from his girlfriend who then sent him the video link; it seems this is the man who robbed her little store 2 years ago and terrorized the patrons. Not sure if this was one on the reasons he was in jail or not as I haven't really been paying that much attention. I did see him on the news last night and he was all cleaned up and looking decent. He wants to come to NY to see his elderly mom (she is 92), but has no picture ID so they are working on that as well. I am all in favor of people getting a second chance after they have paid their dues so I do hope he can turn his life around, but only time will tell.

Huh. Wonder if THAT will put a kink in the works.

[tigsmom]

Huh. Wonder if THAT will put a kink in the works.

:shrug He freely admits that he did some things he should not have and has done jail time, but I don't know if that was one of the reasons. I would imagine if he was never caught they would turn him in

[figmentmom]

:shrug He freely admits that he did some things he should not have and has done jail time, but I don't know if that was one of the reasons. I would imagine if he was never caught they would turn him in

That's what I meant - if he hasn't been arrested in connection with that holdup before, but IS now, that would change things considerably.

[TheQueen]

Cleaning House with Gordon

While spending an afternoon wasting time playing Facebook games, I noticed in the glare of the setting sun that the TV screen needs to be cleaned. I get up to get the supplies needed for said cleaning and noticed I'd left the vacuum cleaner next to the washer and dryer where I was going to use it to vacuum the lint traps. I vacuum the lint traps and go to put the vacuum cleaner away only to pass by the hallway bathroom where kitty's litter is. I proceed to empty kitty's litter and noticed the trash bin needed emptying as well. I empty the kitty litter and trash bin in the kitchen and noticed the floor could use some sweeping. I sweep the kitchen floor and while doing so noticed I'd left some items on the dining table. I put away the items but not before noticing the dining table needed to be polished. I promptly polish the dining table. Satisfied, I proceed back to the computer to reward myself with some more wasted time playing games, when I notice in the glare of the afternoon sun, that I had neglected to clean the TV screen. What I intended on doing all along, never got done. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.:rollseyes:rollseyes:r ollseyes

[figmentmom]

Cleaning House with Gordon

While spending an afternoon wasting time playing Facebook games, I noticed in the glare of the setting sun that the TV screen needs to be cleaned. I get up to get the supplies needed for said cleaning and noticed I'd left the vacuum cleaner next to the washer and dryer where I was going to use it to vacuum the lint traps. I vacuum the lint traps and go to put the vacuum cleaner away only to pass by the hallway bathroom where kitty's litter is. I proceed to empty kitty's litter and noticed the trash bin needed emptying as well. I empty the kitty litter and trash bin in the kitchen and noticed the floor could use some sweeping. I sweep the kitchen floor and while doing so noticed I'd left some items on the dining table. I put away the items but not before noticing the dining table needed to be polished. I promptly polish the dining table. Satisfied, I proceed back to the computer to reward myself with some more wasted time playing games, when I notice in the glare of the afternoon sun, that I had neglected to clean the TV screen. What I intended on doing all along, never got done. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.:rollseyes:rollseyes:r ollseyes

Story of my life. :rotfl

[Christy]

:rotfl

[tigsmom]

Cleaning House with Gordon

While spending an afternoon wasting time playing Facebook games, I noticed in the glare of the setting sun that the TV screen needs to be cleaned. I get up to get the supplies needed for said cleaning and noticed I'd left the vacuum cleaner next to the washer and dryer where I was going to use it to vacuum the lint traps. I vacuum the lint traps and go to put the vacuum cleaner away only to pass by the hallway bathroom where kitty's litter is. I proceed to empty kitty's litter and noticed the trash bin needed emptying as well. I empty the kitty litter and trash bin in the kitchen and noticed the floor could use some sweeping. I sweep the kitchen floor and while doing so noticed I'd left some items on the dining table. I put away the items but not before noticing the dining table needed to be polished. I promptly polish the dining table. Satisfied, I proceed back to the computer to reward myself with some more wasted time playing games, when I notice in the glare of the afternoon sun, that I had neglected to clean the TV screen. What I intended on doing all along, never got done. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.:rollseyes:rollseyes:r ollseyes


People still polish furniture? :lookaroun

[TheQueen]

People still polish furniture? :lookaroun

Well, you know. The whole Pledge thing.

[figmentmom]

Well, you know. The whole Pledge thing.

Actually, I own two different kinds of Pledge polish. :lookaroun

[Barnum42]

http://www.interrobangstudios.com/images/comics/4c11b6d1b1986.jpg

[Barnum42]

http://freepicturesforyou.net/graphics/1287784164939.jpg

[Doug11]

Joe, what is your take on the upcoming revisions to the Star Wars attractions at Disney parks?

[Barnum42]

If it's what I think - turning Star Tours into a Pod Race, I'm not sure.

3D action may prove great fun, but the prequels just don't have the character and heart of the original trillogy, so they are dealing with characters that have less connection with the audience. It would be like replacing Peter Pan's flight with the latest high-tech thrill ride based around the adventures of Gurgie in The Black Cauldron.

[Doug11]

Score extra points for the Black Cauldron reference! :lol. :thumbs

No, from what I have read about the new Star Tours, it won't be about pod racing. It seems you might be sent on holiday to the moons of Endor, Tattoine or one other place randomly any time you ride, with C3PO as your guide, all in 3D.

And it might be open sometime this calendar year. :D

[Barnum42]

Good that it's not just a pod race. That's the only thing I'd seen regarding it.

[pinkrose]

Score extra points for the Black Cauldron reference! :lol. :thumbs

No, from what I have read about the new Star Tours, it won't be about pod racing. It seems you might be sent on holiday to the moons of Endor, Tattoine or one other place randomly any time you ride, with C3PO as your guide, all in 3D.

And it might be open sometime this calendar year. :D The date, as of right now, is 5/16/11. That the date it's listed as being closed through.

[Barnum42]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NuVf0CyGk4

[Garyhoov]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NuVf0CyGk4

:lol

That reminded me of this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf7g2n8LVDU

[Barnum42]

http://bitsandpieces.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/imagesI-rescued-a-human-today.jpg

[Lindz]

http://bitsandpieces.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/imagesI-rescued-a-human-today.jpg

Oh wow. This gave me chills and kinda made me tear up, and also smile :)

[Christy]

There is a volleyball mom (:lookaroun ) who has a bumper sticker that says "Who rescued who?" Which I'm pretty sure should be who rescued whom? but that's not hte point of the story I guess....

:lookaroun

[figmentmom]

http://bitsandpieces.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/imagesI-rescued-a-human-today.jpg

LOVE that story. :love

Speaking of dogs, we came home yesterday to find our TV on, and the dog on the sofa, watching it! :rtfl She had apparently jumped up on the sofa, landed on the remote, somehow hit it just right to turn both the TV and cable box on, and was watching "Call of the Wild." :rotfl

I mean, what are the chances?

[Doug11]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRPy_mgNCnI&feature=
Just because this was all over the news this morning and nobody has posted it here yet. :lookaroun

[Garyhoov]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRPy_mgNCnI&feature=
Just because this was all over the news this morning and nobody has posted it here yet. :lookaroun

And of course now she's suing the Mall.:rollseyes

I can sort of see the point that security personel shouldn't be posting videos on Youtube, but she clearly wasn't hurt by it. Nobody would have known who she was if she hadn't sued. So her action of suing did more harm to her reputation than the posting of the video did.

[Hooker]

And of course now she's suing the Mall.:rollseyes

I can sort of see the point that security personel shouldn't be posting videos on Youtube, but she clearly wasn't hurt by it. Nobody would have known who she was if she hadn't sued. So her action of suing did more harm to her reputation than the posting of the video did.And she's been arrested for using her roommate/friend's credit card and charging $5000 on it. Ahh, karma.....

[figmentmom]

And she's been arrested for using her roommate/friend's credit card and charging $5000 on it. Ahh, karma.....

No doubt she sued trying to recoup the 5 grand...:rotfl

[Barnum42]

Getting really ticked off with the house buying process.

On the plus side, it looks like my apartment sale is still going to happen.

On the negative side, it's not looking good for the house I'm hoping to purchase. I was buying it without a chain - the owner said she'd be going straight into rented as she's desperate to sell. She's now decided she wants to buy a new build using the money from the sale. But a the new build won't be ready for at least four months is not willing to first go into rented.

Talk about cutting your nose off to spite your face. She's going to lose me as a buyer - the first one she's had since first tying to sell in 2008 rather than "go through the hassle of moving twice". If she loses me as the buyer, she can no longer afford the new build.

You wonder what goes through some people's minds. Or lack of mind.

[Christy]

Really! :blink well, hopefully her agent is trying to point this all out to her.

[figmentmom]

Getting really ticked off with the house buying process.

On the plus side, it looks like my apartment sale is still going to happen.

On the negative side, it's not looking good for the house I'm hoping to purchase. I was buying it without a chain - the owner said she'd be going straight into rented as she's desperate to sell. She's now decided she wants to buy a new build using the money from the sale. But a the new build won't be ready for at least four months is not willing to first go into rented.

Talk about cutting your nose off to spite your face. She's going to lose me as a buyer - the first one she's had since first tying to sell in 2008 rather than "go through the hassle of moving twice". If she loses me as the buyer, she can no longer afford the new build.

You wonder what goes through some people's minds. Or lack of mind.

Well, yay for the apartment sale on YOUR end, but what on earth is the "desperate" seller thinking? Believe me, I've been on the desperate end of things, and there was NO WAY I would have soured a deal with a serious buyer. :no


Really! :blink well, hopefully her agent is trying to point this all out to her.

Seriously. Especially since her agent has a vested interest in a quick sale. :rollseyes

[Doug11]

Originally saw this posted by Kirsten at Facebook, but what do you think of this list for Best Picture?

The Academy Award nominees for Best Picture for 2010 are.

"The King's Speech"
"The Kids Are All Right"
"Black Swan"
"Toy Story 3"
"The Social Network"
"Inception"
"127 Hours"
"The Fighter"
"Winter's Bone”
"True Grit"

Read more: http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/01/25/which-oscar-nominated-film-would-you-name-best-picture/#ixzz1C52NJb16


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I have seen the ones bolded and plan to see True Grit at the cinema and Social Network and maybe Black Swan on DVD - that's a lot of nominations! But how about Toy Story 3?! Wow!!!

[xfkirsten]

When was the last time an animated film was nominated for Best Picture? I can't recall, but I thought I remember hearing something about how animated films no longer qualify for Best Picture since they added Best Animated Feature Film? Either I misunderstood, or something's changed. Either way, it DEFINITELY deserves it!

[Garyhoov]

When was the last time an animated film was nominated for Best Picture? I can't recall, but I thought I remember hearing something about how animated films no longer qualify for Best Picture since they added Best Animated Feature Film? Either I misunderstood, or something's changed. Either way, it DEFINITELY deserves it!

I think Up was nominated last year. Now that they've expanded the list, they'll probably include something like that every year. But I've got a better chance of winning Miss America than TS3 has of winning best picture . . . I mean you can't win Miss America if you're married, right?:lookaroun

[Garyhoov]

Originally saw this posted by Kirsten at Facebook, but what do you think of this list for Best Picture?

The Academy Award nominees for Best Picture for 2010 are.

"The King's Speech"
"The Kids Are All Right"
"Black Swan"
"Toy Story 3"
"The Social Network"
"Inception"
"127 Hours"
"The Fighter"
"Winter's Bone”
"True Grit"

Read more: http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/01/25/which-oscar-nominated-film-would-you-name-best-picture/#ixzz1C52NJb16


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I have seen the ones bolded and plan to see True Grit at the cinema and Social Network and maybe Black Swan on DVD - that's a lot of nominations! But how about Toy Story 3?! Wow!!!

I saw Kids are Alright, Toy Story and True Grit. I wasn't interested in "Social Network" from the previews, but I didn't realize David Fincher directed it and he's one of my favorites, so I'll have to check it out.

I loved True Grit but hated Kids are Alright. I think the thing that bothered me about Kids are Alright is the previews made it look like a comedy, but all the funny scenes were in the trailer and the rest was pretty dreary and miserable. I don't have any idea how that got nominated. The people voting must have thought they'd look progressive if they voted for a movie that had lesbians.:shrug

[figmentmom]

"Up" won the Best Animated Feature film award last year - but it was also nominated for Best Picture ("The Hurt Locker" won).

[Hooker]

I've seen Inception, True Grit, TS 3, and plan to see The King's Speech this weekend.

Beauty and the Beast was the first animated film ever nominated.

[Computer Magic]

I think it will be hard for a animated film to win Best Picture because that is why Best Animated Feature was created. I don't think animated films would even get nominated if it wasn't for the increase in the list last year. I think it's 10 now.

I read Wall-E had the best chance for Best Picture but wasn't nominated.

[Barnum42]

:whistle


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn6Z9djh8eA

[figmentmom]

How on EARTH did they keep straight faces filming that? :rotfl

[Christy]

:rotfl

Simon Pegg! :love