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Christy
07-07-2011, 07:43 AM
Oh I dunno. I hope it's not a stinker, like I think this last one was :lol :blush

Garyhoov
07-07-2011, 08:14 AM
Will I be run out on a rail if I say it just seems like it's getting a little old?:blush

I think they should just put it aside and come back in something like 5 years with a completely fresh cast, new ideas and a plan for a solid trilogy.

Christy
07-07-2011, 09:26 AM
Nah, I'm kind of over it. :dunno I was so disappointed with the last one.

Computer Magic
07-07-2011, 01:30 PM
Nah, I'm kind of over it. :dunno I was so disappointed with the last one.

that's Disney...run a good thing into the ground. quantity over quality.

Disney is doing the same to Pixar. Pixar now makes 2 moves per year instead of 1 per year. Then add all the sequels, Cars 2, Toy Story 4, Monster Inc 2. Let's not start with everything in 3D.

Christy
07-07-2011, 03:15 PM
Cars 2 was better than the original (wayyyyyyy better) Toy Story 3, obviously... but I don't want a 4th! Monsters Inc 2?? I'd rather they didn't :lookaroun

Doug11
07-07-2011, 03:19 PM
Did someone say "Toy Story 4?"

:lookaroun

http://www.dailycal.org/2011/07/01/tom-hanks-says-toy-story-4-is-coming/

and here's a little info on the plot for Monsters Inc, 2 :lookaroun :lookaroun

http://io9.com/5802123/the-plot-of-monsters-inc-2-revealed

pinkrose
07-07-2011, 05:49 PM
Cars 2 was better than the original (wayyyyyyy better) Toy Story 3, obviously... but I don't want a 4th! Monsters Inc 2?? I'd rather they didn't :lookaroun I totally agree.

Garyhoov
07-07-2011, 06:37 PM
Did someone say "Toy Story 4?"

:lookaroun

http://www.dailycal.org/2011/07/01/tom-hanks-says-toy-story-4-is-coming/

and here's a little info on the plot for Monsters Inc, 2 :lookaroun :lookaroun

http://io9.com/5802123/the-plot-of-monsters-inc-2-revealed

Just say no to Toy Story 4. As for a Monsters inc. prequel, that might work.

Christy
07-07-2011, 06:37 PM
I don't know, I mean yeah, look what they did with the sequels (and sounds like MI2 would be a prequel) but gosh, some new stuff would be cool :goofy

Computer Magic
07-07-2011, 06:53 PM
I don't know, I mean yeah, look what they did with the sequels (and sounds like MI2 would be a prequel) but gosh, some new stuff would be cool :goofyThe new Brave by Pixar looks good.

Regina
07-07-2011, 07:34 PM
I am with Doug on never having seen ALL of Cars. I've seen bits and pieces and can't get into it much like A Bug's Life. Soo I won't be seeing Cars 2 any time soon.

Tom Hanks was on the radio with Ryan Seacrest and he said he's totally in for Toy Story 4 because he loves his character. I have mixed feelings about it but I guess we have to wait and see because the trilogy is perfect but I'd love to see what happens with Bonnie since she's a girl :lol

Monster's Inc and Incredibles always seemed like the 2 for me that should have sequels...definitely over Cars :huh We'll see.

I don't necessarily agree with the quantity thing coming just from Disney/Pixar because I just saw a preview for Mission Impossible number whatever it is. And Star Wars takes the cake for milking it for everything it's got. I can't judge until it's all said and done. I don't think John Lasseter would allow inferior quality. If he's being coerced into all these sequels, I'd hope he sees to it that the quality is of their high standards.

Computer Magic
07-07-2011, 07:47 PM
I don't necessarily agree with the quantity thing coming just from Disney/Pixar because I just saw a preview for Mission Impossible number whatever it is. And Star Wars takes the cake for milking it for everything it's got. I can't judge until it's all said and done. I don't think John Lasseter would allow inferior quality. If he's being coerced into all these sequels, I'd hope he sees to it that the quality is of their high standards.

I hope I'm wrong and John and Steve Jobs have enough clout to keep the Disney bean counters at bay. But it does have the potential to go that way. Doubling the amount of CG in a already oversaturated field is a start.

You are correct, it all about milking for every bit of money they can. Movie companies wonder why their attendance numbers are down.
Anyone see Mars Needs Moms? You either have sequels or bad remakes of great films.

Regina
07-07-2011, 07:52 PM
I hope I'm wrong and John and Steve Jobs have enough clout to keep the Disney bean counters at bay. But it does have the potential to go that way. Doubling the amount of CG in a already oversaturated field is a start.

You are correct, it all about milking for every bit of money they can. Movie companies wonder why their attendance numbers are down.
Anyone see Mars Needs Moms? You either have sequels or bad remakes of great films.

Something similar happens with Mexican soap operas.. .(where's Lili? :lookaroun)

At this point they've run out of good stories so they're constantly rehashing old soap operas, some from not even 10 years ago :lol

The only difference is no sequels. I think to my knowledge only one soap opera has had a sequel :lol

Computer Magic
07-07-2011, 07:57 PM
Something similar happens with Mexican soap operas.. .(where's Lili? :lookaroun)

American soap operas are no different, except they did have spin offs :lol

figmentmom
07-07-2011, 09:23 PM
American soap operas are no different, except they did have spin offs :lol

Soap operas...skip ten years' worth of episodes, and you haven't missed a THING. :rotfl

Barnum42
07-08-2011, 07:30 AM
Cars took some getting in to for me, a bit too formulaic - arrogant successful character learns what's important in life and becomes a better "person". Plus the whole American Red Neck fascination with Nascar meant I was at a different start point with the film. But it grew on me as it progressed and I've enjoyed watching it again and picking up more of the humour, rather than thinking what an arse the lead character is.

I'm still in the minority of people in that I did not like Nemo.

Christy
07-08-2011, 09:30 AM
Give Cars 2 a try, virtually no focus on Lightening Mcqueen, which I agree, don't like him much at all :lol

Katie4075
07-24-2011, 03:36 PM
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to let you all know, I don't know if my mom has said anything elsewhere, but I'm moving back to New York in the next week or so. Things here in Boise just didn't work out for me, and the team let me go yesterday morning. Apparently the slow economy out here is no excuse for poor sales numbers across the board, and since mine were really bad, they couldn't justify keeping me anymore. They also didn't feel that I was the best fit for this area or our office, which I can't say I disagree with. I'm not happy at all, and while I'm excited to be able to go back east where I belong, things did not end well for me here. I don't really know what my next move is going to be other than heading home.

So, I am indeed still alive, but once again, unemployed. :wave

Computer Magic
07-24-2011, 04:24 PM
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to let you all know, I don't know if my mom has said anything elsewhere, but I'm moving back to New York in the next week or so. Things here in Boise just didn't work out for me, and the team let me go yesterday morning. Apparently the slow economy out here is no excuse for poor sales numbers across the board, and since mine were really bad, they couldn't justify keeping me anymore. They also didn't feel that I was the best fit for this area or our office, which I can't say I disagree with. I'm not happy at all, and while I'm excited to be able to go back east where I belong, things did not end well for me here. I don't really know what my next move is going to be other than heading home.

So, I am indeed still alive, but once again, unemployed. :waveThanks for keeping us posted. You gave it your all and that is all you can do. You can't control the economy. You have a great family to return to. Go home rest, regroup and take you next adventure. Things happen for a reason. Good luck

Doug11
07-24-2011, 06:14 PM
Awww, Katie. I can't say it any better than Sherman - best of luck with your trip home and new job search. Don't let this get you down - take the lessons you learned and use them to your benefit in your next job! :hugs

Regina
07-24-2011, 06:42 PM
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to let you all know, I don't know if my mom has said anything elsewhere, but I'm moving back to New York in the next week or so. Things here in Boise just didn't work out for me, and the team let me go yesterday morning. Apparently the slow economy out here is no excuse for poor sales numbers across the board, and since mine were really bad, they couldn't justify keeping me anymore. They also didn't feel that I was the best fit for this area or our office, which I can't say I disagree with. I'm not happy at all, and while I'm excited to be able to go back east where I belong, things did not end well for me here. I don't really know what my next move is going to be other than heading home.

So, I am indeed still alive, but once again, unemployed. :wave

:hugs :hugs Good luck!

figmentmom
07-24-2011, 09:46 PM
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to let you all know, I don't know if my mom has said anything elsewhere, but I'm moving back to New York in the next week or so. Things here in Boise just didn't work out for me, and the team let me go yesterday morning. Apparently the slow economy out here is no excuse for poor sales numbers across the board, and since mine were really bad, they couldn't justify keeping me anymore. They also didn't feel that I was the best fit for this area or our office, which I can't say I disagree with. I'm not happy at all, and while I'm excited to be able to go back east where I belong, things did not end well for me here. I don't really know what my next move is going to be other than heading home.

So, I am indeed still alive, but once again, unemployed. :wave

Katie, we're here for you, no matter what. :hugs One door closes, another opens, yadda yadda yadda...so hard to hear, but so true.:hugs

Hooker
07-25-2011, 10:15 AM
Katie, it's a year of experience for you and build on that. You'll land on your feet, but rest up physically and emotionally and search for a new job. Something is out there for you and I know you'll be successful. Keep us posted.

Christy
07-26-2011, 07:08 AM
:hugs Katie. It will start clicking into place for you soon :) Times are though but you are smart and tenacious and that ALWAYS makes for good things happening :thumbs

figmentmom
07-27-2011, 01:43 PM
:hugs Katie. It will start clicking into place for you soon :) Times are though but you are smart and tenacious and that ALWAYS makes for good things happening :thumbs

Couldn't have said it any better. :yes

Barnum42
08-01-2011, 05:58 PM
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to let you all know, I don't know if my mom has said anything elsewhere, but I'm moving back to New York in the next week or so. Things here in Boise just didn't work out for me, and the team let me go yesterday morning. Apparently the slow economy out here is no excuse for poor sales numbers across the board, and since mine were really bad, they couldn't justify keeping me anymore. They also didn't feel that I was the best fit for this area or our office, which I can't say I disagree with. I'm not happy at all, and while I'm excited to be able to go back east where I belong, things did not end well for me here. I don't really know what my next move is going to be other than heading home.

So, I am indeed still alive, but once again, unemployed. :wave

I'm late with my tuppence, having been away for the week but just adding my support too. No disgrace in finding the economy hard (just found out that another 15 or so from my old work place have been given the heave ho). You've achieved a hell of a lot and handled a position of great responsibility. It will all look good when you send the resume out.

You've also got a top notch family to back you up.

figmentmom
08-02-2011, 08:50 AM
I'm late with my tuppence, having been away for the week but just adding my support too. No disgrace in finding the economy hard (just found out that another 15 or so from my old work place have been given the heave ho). You've achieved a hell of a lot and handled a position of great responsibility. It will all look good when you send the resume out.

You've also got a top notch family to back you up.

:yes

Doug11
08-02-2011, 02:14 PM
How's this for a jellyfish?

http://images.worldnow.com/RAYCOMGROUP/images/15179130_BG1.jpg

http://www.wlox.com/story/15179130/father-son-find-giant-jellyfish

Christy
08-02-2011, 02:46 PM
:faint

figmentmom
08-02-2011, 06:33 PM
How's this for a jellyfish?

http://images.worldnow.com/RAYCOMGROUP/images/15179130_BG1.jpg

http://www.wlox.com/story/15179130/father-son-find-giant-jellyfish

GORGEOUS, but I do NOT want to run into one in the water (or trip over one on the beach!)

Lilducky
08-03-2011, 11:03 AM
:blink :blink :blink

I hope I never, EVER have to take another Bar exam in my life. :sick

I'm alive, and in once piece though. Now, I just have to wait a month to find out if I passed or not. The last day of the exam was a week ago :sick These past few months have just flown by, and it's nice to be able to FINALLY start my summer! I'm leaving for California Saturday, and as part of my graduation gift, I'm spending 2 days at DLR! :circles I'll be there a week from today! We'll be staying at the Grand Californian, and I'm super excited because although I've been to DL dozens of times, and DCA once, Ive never done the resort thing, just day trips throughout the years!

Hope everyone is doing well! Not sure when I'll be back on FB, so I wanted to drop by and say hey!

figmentmom
08-03-2011, 11:12 AM
:blink :blink :blink

I hope I never, EVER have to take another Bar exam in my life. :sick

I'm alive, and in once piece though. Now, I just have to wait a month to find out if I passed or not. The last day of the exam was a week ago :sick These past few months have just flown by, and it's nice to be able to FINALLY start my summer! I'm leaving for California Saturday, and as part of my graduation gift, I'm spending 2 days at DLR! :circles I'll be there a week from today! We'll be staying at the Grand Californian, and I'm super excited because although I've been to DL dozens of times, and DCA once, Ive never done the resort thing, just day trips throughout the years!

Hope everyone is doing well! Not sure when I'll be back on FB, so I wanted to drop by and say hey!

Good luck - although I'm sure you won't need it! :thumbs Have a great vacation - you're earned it, that's for sure. :hugs

Doug11
08-03-2011, 12:12 PM
:blink :blink :blink

I hope I never, EVER have to take another Bar exam in my life. :sick

I'm alive, and in once piece though. Now, I just have to wait a month to find out if I passed or not. The last day of the exam was a week ago :sick These past few months have just flown by, and it's nice to be able to FINALLY start my summer! I'm leaving for California Saturday, and as part of my graduation gift, I'm spending 2 days at DLR! :circles I'll be there a week from today! We'll be staying at the Grand Californian, and I'm super excited because although I've been to DL dozens of times, and DCA once, Ive never done the resort thing, just day trips throughout the years!

Hope everyone is doing well! Not sure when I'll be back on FB, so I wanted to drop by and say hey!

She lives! :D Took you long enough to get back here and fill us in though. :no :lol Have a great vacation - hope to see you back on FB sometime. :wave

Lilducky
08-03-2011, 12:39 PM
I do live, but only barely! :faint I've been marathon sleeping since around 7pm last Wednesday :sleep :sleep

Thanks guys! :goofy

Computer Magic
08-03-2011, 01:59 PM
I do live, but only barely! :faint I've been marathon sleeping since around 7pm last Wednesday :sleep :sleep

Thanks guys! :goofyGood to see you back. Enjoy your well deserved vacation....

Regina
08-03-2011, 06:10 PM
:blink :blink :blink

I hope I never, EVER have to take another Bar exam in my life. :sick

I'm alive, and in once piece though. Now, I just have to wait a month to find out if I passed or not. The last day of the exam was a week ago :sick These past few months have just flown by, and it's nice to be able to FINALLY start my summer! I'm leaving for California Saturday, and as part of my graduation gift, I'm spending 2 days at DLR! :circles I'll be there a week from today! We'll be staying at the Grand Californian, and I'm super excited because although I've been to DL dozens of times, and DCA once, Ive never done the resort thing, just day trips throughout the years!

Hope everyone is doing well! Not sure when I'll be back on FB, so I wanted to drop by and say hey!

Congrats! And I'm sure you passed. Enjoy DLR I'm so jealous you get to do the resort thing, but yes two days at DLR is a must and you better go see Little Mermaid and World of Color! :D

Christy
08-04-2011, 05:28 AM
Congrats Lili!! Hope you can keep in touch more often now :hugs

Barnum42
08-04-2011, 07:31 AM
I do live, but only barely! :faint I've been marathon sleeping since around 7pm last Wednesday :sleep :sleep

Thanks guys! :goofy

Enjoy the snooze :D

Doug11
08-11-2011, 02:13 PM
Since we don't have a PRO football thread, I will say this here . . .


GEAUX Saints!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262966_2122450014169_1033398114_2360639_4784978_n. jpg

tigsmom
08-11-2011, 03:12 PM
where are your hands? :lookaroun

ksccar
08-11-2011, 03:46 PM
where are your hands? :lookaroun
:rotfl

Doug11
08-11-2011, 03:50 PM
You can see the cuff of the sleeve on my right arm, Ms. Smarty! :lol As for my left :whistle

Caroline, you didn't come downtown to try and win the free game tickets? They were giving away free sno-balls and drinks, and discounted food. I got a bowl of etouffe and a crawfish pie for a total of $5, plus a free soft drink. :king Not to mention the free photo. :lol

figmentmom
08-11-2011, 04:30 PM
where are your hands? :lookaroun

:rotfl

ksccar
08-12-2011, 10:28 AM
You can see the cuff of the sleeve on my right arm, Ms. Smarty! :lol As for my left :whistle

Caroline, you didn't come downtown to try and win the free game tickets? They were giving away free sno-balls and drinks, and discounted food. I got a bowl of etouffe and a crawfish pie for a total of $5, plus a free soft drink. :king Not to mention the free photo. :lol

Darn I missed the cheerleaders..:rollseyes But no really I didn't know anything about it..I'm not really into football...Go Cubs..:lookaroun

Christy
08-12-2011, 04:51 PM
As I texted Erika (and if any of you want in on my super important text messages, just get me your #'s :lookaroun ) Hobby Lobby has not only Halloween decorations out, but Christmas as well! :circles Seriously! Let me get the kids into school, at least! :faint

tigsmom
08-12-2011, 05:10 PM
We should be getting a Hobby Lobby very soon. Of course they are putting it within a mile of a Joanns, Michaels and AC Moore; those three are in 1 plaza!

Christy
08-13-2011, 05:54 AM
It's funny, ours aren't THAT close, but within a few minutes drive of each other :lol And they all kind of have their own thing I will go to them to find :dunno But I LOVE Hobby Lobby :love

Christy
08-23-2011, 09:35 AM
Mom, Jessica Marie Beers, Tried To Sell Son, 5, For $2,000

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/22/mom-jessica-marie-beers-t_n_933075.html

:blink

More shocking than the story of an addict who was willing to sell their own child for drugs (which sadly isn't all that shocking) is the fact that this woman is 28!

Hooker
08-23-2011, 12:04 PM
Mom, Jessica Marie Beers, Tried To Sell Son, 5, For $2,000

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/22/mom-jessica-marie-beers-t_n_933075.html

:blink

More shocking than the story of an addict who was willing to sell their own child for drugs (which sadly isn't all that shocking) is the fact that this woman is 28!
Aaaaaand, this is the town where I live right now. :bag

Don't know her though.

tigsmom
08-23-2011, 03:01 PM
Aaaaaand, this is the town where I live right now. :bag

Don't know her though.

Wouldn't think you traveled in the same circles :lookaroun

Addiction is a disease, but that isn't an excuse for what she did

figmentmom
08-26-2011, 11:21 AM
Wouldn't think you traveled in the same circles :lookaroun

Addiction is a disease, but that isn't an excuse for what she did

Seriously. :faint

figmentmom
08-26-2011, 12:32 PM
This just breaks my heart.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/24/dog-of-fallen-navy-seal-refuses-to-leave-casket_n_935707.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl17|sec1_lnk3|89400

tigsmom
08-26-2011, 04:51 PM
This just breaks my heart.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/24/dog-of-fallen-navy-seal-refuses-to-leave-casket_n_935707.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl17|sec1_lnk3|89400


I cannot look at that picture anymore because I start crying . :cry

It's just another example of why dogs are man's best friend.

Hooker
08-27-2011, 10:54 AM
I cannot look at that picture anymore because I start crying . :cry

It's just another example of why dogs are man's best friend.
That's right--you never see a cat doing something like that. :D

figmentmom
08-27-2011, 06:19 PM
I cannot look at that picture anymore because I start crying . :cry

It's just another example of why dogs are man's best friend.

I know...Reba is right by my feet as I write this.


That's right--you never see a cat doing something like that. :D

Stop already. I mourn my little tiger cat Savannah (who died in 1998) just as much as ever. :cry Whenever I read "The Rainbow Bridge," she is in my heart.

Lindz
09-03-2011, 06:02 PM
:wave :blush

Hey guys. I know I haven't been around here much. Life got a little overwhelming, and I just... I dunno... checked out a little? Anywho, while I can't promise I'll be an avid poster (like I ever was lol), I can say I'm back.

tigsmom
09-03-2011, 06:13 PM
:wave :blush

Hey guys. I know I haven't been around here much. Life got a little overwhelming, and I just... I dunno... checked out a little? Anywho, while I can't promise I'll be an avid poster (like I ever was lol), I can say I'm back.

:goofy we missed ya! :hugs

Computer Magic
09-03-2011, 06:14 PM
:wave :blush

Hey guys. I know I haven't been around here much. Life got a little overwhelming, and I just... I dunno... checked out a little? Anywho, while I can't promise I'll be an avid poster (like I ever was lol), I can say I'm back.This is the best place to hide when life is overwhelming. Well maybe second, the best place is Disney

Good to see you back.

Hooker
09-03-2011, 06:26 PM
:wave :blush

Hey guys. I know I haven't been around here much. Life got a little overwhelming, and I just... I dunno... checked out a little? Anywho, while I can't promise I'll be an avid poster (like I ever was lol), I can say I'm back.
Anyone is always welcome. :wave

figmentmom
09-03-2011, 06:32 PM
:wave :blush

Hey guys. I know I haven't been around here much. Life got a little overwhelming, and I just... I dunno... checked out a little? Anywho, while I can't promise I'll be an avid poster (like I ever was lol), I can say I'm back.

Hi, Lindsay! Welcome back. :wave

Lindz
09-04-2011, 07:19 AM
Thanks, everyone! :) You're right, this is a really good place to hide. And Disney is the best! I'd have been hiding there more, but it's SO HOT here! I missed you guys, too :hugs

Doug11
09-04-2011, 08:28 PM
Here's a sad story from the tropical storm sitting out in the Gulf - baby pelicans are washing ashore. :no

http://passchristian.wlox.com/news/urban-wildlife/50872-baby-pelicans-reportedly-washing-ashore

figmentmom
09-04-2011, 08:53 PM
Here's a sad story from the tropical storm sitting out in the Gulf - baby pelicans are washing ashore. :no

http://passchristian.wlox.com/news/urban-wildlife/50872-baby-pelicans-reportedly-washing-ashore


As if the wildlife in the Gulf hasn't taken enough hits in recent years. :no

figmentmom
09-05-2011, 08:22 PM
My sister-in-law just e-mailed this to me: :rotfl

THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
6. Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time.
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.

AND, the Number One thing only women understand:

1. OTHER WOMEN

figmentmom
09-05-2011, 08:26 PM
More from my SIL: :rotfl

Medical Info Women Should Know

Pregnancy, Estrogen, and Women
PREGNANCY Q & A & more!

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q?: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q?: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

"ESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"

1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cell phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving?".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space."
8. All family pets start tiptoeing around you.
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.

Lindz
09-05-2011, 08:29 PM
More from my SIL: :rotfl

Medical Info Women Should Know

Pregnancy, Estrogen, and Women
PREGNANCY Q & A & more!

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q?: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q?: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

"ESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"

1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cell phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving?".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space."
8. All family pets start tiptoeing around you.
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.

:rotfl The pregnancy ones made me giggle. Thanks. I needed that today.

figmentmom
09-05-2011, 09:02 PM
:rotfl The pregnancy ones made me giggle. Thanks. I needed that today.

:hugs

My favorite is the borderline irrational one. :rotfl ("So what's your question?")

Hooker
09-05-2011, 09:52 PM
No comment.

That is the right response, correct?

:D

figmentmom
09-05-2011, 10:51 PM
No comment.

That is the right response, correct?

:D

Exactly! :rotfl

Shannon
09-06-2011, 01:18 PM
More from my SIL: :rotfl

Medical Info Women Should Know

Pregnancy, Estrogen, and Women
PREGNANCY Q & A & more!

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q?: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q?: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

"ESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"

1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cell phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving?".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space."
8. All family pets start tiptoeing around you.
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.


I resemble the estrogen issues!

figmentmom
09-06-2011, 05:34 PM
I resemble the estrogen issues!

:rotfl :hugs

Lindz
09-06-2011, 10:28 PM
:hugs

My favorite is the borderline irrational one. :rotfl ("So what's your question?")

That was my favorite too :) The other one that got me was the one about needing to be in the room with the wife while she's in labor hehe

figmentmom
09-06-2011, 10:36 PM
That was my favorite too :) The other one that got me was the one about needing to be in the room with the wife while she's in labor hehe

:rotfl

Doug11
09-19-2011, 02:11 PM
This crazy weather - we had a waterspout make an appearance today. Here's a photo the local newspaper put up - from about 90 minutes ago:

http://media.sunherald.com/smedia/2011/09/19/13/34/17DCOi.Em.77.jpg

It broke up before it reached land. Still, something to behold.

figmentmom
09-19-2011, 05:19 PM
Scary. :no

Regina
09-19-2011, 05:31 PM
Hurricanes don't really scare me when we're prepared. But THOSE things and earthquakes scare me!

figmentmom
09-19-2011, 08:57 PM
Earthquakes and tornadoes scare me. Blizzards annoy me. :rotfl

Hooker
09-19-2011, 08:59 PM
Hurricanes don't really scare me when we're prepared. But THOSE things and earthquakes scare me!That's because there is no prep time for them--they just hit. At least we have days before we know a hurricane is coming up on us.

Regina
09-19-2011, 09:08 PM
That's because there is no prep time for them--they just hit. At least we have days before we know a hurricane is coming up on us.

:yes

Christy
09-20-2011, 04:34 AM
That's because there is no prep time for them--they just hit. At least we have days before we know a hurricane is coming up on us.

And still there are the goofballs who decide to hang around and take their chances when told to get out!

If someone said "Hey, Friday at 3 pm there will be a tornado coming through, you need to go somewhere else" I'd be out Thursday night, just in case. Not hanging on the backporch watching for it then trying to scurry to the basement :rotfl

tigsmom
09-20-2011, 07:02 AM
tornadoes are mesmerizing :lookaroun


So Em got a call back from Michael's the other day (she interviewed and got turned down in June), interviewed and starts work next week. She is very happy, but this is my lazy child and I'm not so sure how it will work out.
A friend of her's was hired as well.

Doug11
09-20-2011, 08:02 AM
Congrats to Emily! I hope things go well for her. From what I've ever seen in Michael's stores, they are understaffed so she will probably have plenty to do. :)

As for tornadoes, as long as that waterspout stayed out in the Gulf, I have no problem with it (and it did).

figmentmom
09-20-2011, 09:02 AM
And still there are the goofballs who decide to hang around and take their chances when told to get out!

If someone said "Hey, Friday at 3 pm there will be a tornado coming through, you need to go somewhere else" I'd be out Thursday night, just in case. Not hanging on the backporch watching for it then trying to scurry to the basement :rotfl

Exactly.


So Em got a call back from Michael's the other day (she interviewed and got turned down in June), interviewed and starts work next week. She is very happy, but this is my lazy child and I'm not so sure how it will work out.
A friend of her's was hired as well.

I'm sure it will work out for her! It's probably just what she needs. :thumbs

Christy
09-20-2011, 10:03 AM
Congrats to Emily on the job!! :thumbs I love Michael's! They carry Duff (ace of cakes guy) cupcake decorating supplies now, I had to hold myself back last time I was there :rotfl :blush

Shannon
09-20-2011, 01:46 PM
Congrats to Emily!

tigsmom
09-20-2011, 01:49 PM
She gets a discount everyday and at the end of the month the entire family gets a discount as well, I already spend enough time there :lol

figmentmom
09-20-2011, 07:33 PM
She gets a discount everyday and at the end of the month the entire family gets a discount as well, I already spend enough time there :lol

Can you adopt me? :lol

Doug11
09-30-2011, 11:57 AM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/317110_258218680883527_100000861927064_726968_5624 59429_n.jpg


have a great weekend, everyone :wave

Christy
09-30-2011, 12:04 PM
It's the ghost of Fawkes flying in over Hogwarts! :love

:lookaroun

Lindz
09-30-2011, 06:15 PM
It's the ghost of Fawkes flying in over Hogwarts! :love

:lookaroun

:love

figmentmom
09-30-2011, 09:16 PM
It's the ghost of Fawkes flying in over Hogwarts! :love

:lookaroun

:lol

Doug11
09-30-2011, 09:18 PM
:lol. I didn't remember which character Fawkes was so I asked Leslie. She knew immediately. She said, "Stop texting and driving!". Ha. I'm pretty sure this isn't texting. :lookaroun

Christy
10-01-2011, 05:56 AM
:lol. I didn't remember which character Fawkes was so I asked Leslie. She knew immediately. She said, "Stop texting and driving!". Ha. I'm pretty sure this isn't texting. :lookaroun

Shameful! Mr Vaughn shall write 3 pages of parchment explaining the importance of Fawkes and the purpose he served in the Harry Potter series!!

Doug11
10-01-2011, 08:49 AM
Shameful! Mr Vaughn shall write 3 pages of parchment explaining the importance of Fawkes and the purpose he served in the Harry Potter series!!

If it is any consolation, I knew the character, just not the name. :o (and no motorists were harmed in the making of any of the posts between 2pm and 7:30 pm Central time yesterday :lookaroun )

Doug11
10-04-2011, 05:50 PM
I love this -

High School Homecoming Queen Kicks Winning Field Goal!

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/Homecoming-queen-kicks-game-winning-field-goal-100311?GT1=39002

Christy
10-05-2011, 04:39 AM
I love this -

High School Homecoming Queen Kicks Winning Field Goal!

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/Homecoming-queen-kicks-game-winning-field-goal-100311?GT1=39002

That's awesome! :lol :thumbs

tigsmom
10-05-2011, 06:35 AM
I love this -

High School Homecoming Queen Kicks Winning Field Goal!

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/Homecoming-queen-kicks-game-winning-field-goal-100311?GT1=39002

Lenny read that to me yesterday morning :king

Doug11
10-05-2011, 10:30 AM
This is for Linda Hoover -

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299933_10150418425679050_534379049_10506400_168516 493_n.jpg

*runs away from the avalanche of 40-somethings clamoring to be Jessie's Girl. :lol

For anyone who didn't see this on Facebook, Rick Springfield did a local concert last Friday. My wife was supposed to go with a group who were high bidders at a charity fundraiser for pre-show access to a suite at the hotel for spa services and dinner. Although I can't do this often, I was able to call for a favor and got the group access to a pre-show meet and greet, where this picture was taken. The rub - my wife ended up having a scheduling conflict so she missed out. This is a picture posted to Facebook today by one of our friends who was in the group. :)

Garyhoov
10-05-2011, 12:23 PM
This is for Linda Hoover -

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299933_10150418425679050_534379049_10506400_168516 493_n.jpg

*runs away from the avalanche of 40-somethings clamoring to be Jessie's Girl. :lol

For anyone who didn't see this on Facebook, Rick Springfield did a local concert last Friday. My wife was supposed to go with a group who were high bidders at a charity fundraiser for pre-show access to a suite at the hotel for spa services and dinner. Although I can't do this often, I was able to call for a favor and got the group access to a pre-show meet and greet, where this picture was taken. The rub - my wife ended up having a scheduling conflict so she missed out. This is a picture posted to Facebook today by one of our friends who was in the group. :)


:lol

The other day Linda said: "Doug Vaughn is going to get to meet Rick Springield?" I told her I didn't know anything about it but suggested you probably had to offer him 5 bucks or something.:lookaroun

I'll e-mail her the link to this thread.

Regina
10-05-2011, 03:57 PM
Ew :ew




:lookaroun

Doug11
10-05-2011, 04:06 PM
Ew :ew




:lookaroun

You be quiet - I remember not so many years ago when you said the same thing about alcoholic beverages. :lol

Regina
10-05-2011, 05:30 PM
You be quiet - I remember not so many years ago when you said the same thing about alcoholic beverages. :lol

The man may have been good-looking, but he's kinda old and ugly now :lookaroun

Doesn't age quite as beautifully as Johnny Depp :love :lookaroun

figmentmom
10-08-2011, 11:14 PM
The man may have been good-looking, but he's kinda old and ugly now :lookaroun

Doesn't age quite as beautifully as Johnny Depp :love :lookaroun

Oh, but "Jessies's Girl" - that was a GREAT song. I have some very cool memories associated with that song. :thumbs

Barnum42
10-30-2011, 03:04 PM
*Pokes nose in*

Life's busy. For those who may not know, went to Cornwall for a week and whilst there talked Helen in to going 160 feet up onto a suspended observation platform in the Rainforest Biome at the Eden project where I proposed to her. After a reply of, "Are you serious?" she said "Yes" :)

figmentmom
10-30-2011, 03:08 PM
*Pokes nose in*

Life's busy. For those who may not know, went to Cornwall for a week and whilst there talked Helen in to going 160 feet up onto a suspended observation platform in the Rainforest Biome at the Eden project where I proposed to her. After a reply of, "Are you serious?" she said "Yes" :)

Well, we DID wonder when you were going to wander over here and let us know officially! :lol Congratulations, Joe! :yahoo

tigsmom
10-30-2011, 04:47 PM
Well, we DID wonder when you were going to wander over here and let us know officially! :lol Congratulations, Joe! :yahoo


What she said! :thumbs:yahoo:circles

Christy
10-30-2011, 05:11 PM
Congrats Joe!! :hugs

Doug11
10-30-2011, 07:37 PM
Congrats on your engagement, Joe. :thumbs I just got home from a family wedding, so remember when it comes time to plan, your answer is "whatever you want/like, Dear." :D

figmentmom
10-30-2011, 08:09 PM
Congrats on your engagement, Joe. :thumbs I just got home from a family wedding, so remember when it comes time to plan, your answer is "whatever you want/like, Dear." :D

Smart man! :thumbs

pinkrose
10-31-2011, 05:16 AM
Congrats, Joe!!! :thumbs


Congrats on your engagement, Joe. :thumbs I just got home from a family wedding, so remember when it comes time to plan, your answer is "whatever you want/like, Dear." :D


Smart man! :thumbs Very smart, indeed. :yes

Shannon
10-31-2011, 11:03 AM
Congratulations Joe! I'm so happy for you! :hugs

Hooker
10-31-2011, 03:12 PM
Congrats on your engagement, Joe. :thumbs I just got home from a family wedding, so remember when it comes time to plan, your answer is "whatever you want/like, Dear." :DBetter memorize that for the rest of your life.

Happy wife, happy life.

Barnum42
11-04-2011, 06:15 PM
Congrats on your engagement, Joe. :thumbs I just got home from a family wedding, so remember when it comes time to plan, your answer is "whatever you want/like, Dear." :D

I tried that and it didn't work! I have to make a creative contribution to the event.

So far it's non-church (no surprises there) and not looking for a big bash.

figmentmom
11-04-2011, 06:21 PM
I tried that and it didn't work! I have to make a creative contribution to the event.

So far it's non-church (no surprises there) and not looking for a big bash.

Well, we will all symbolically (and in support) buy hats over here. :D

Christy
11-05-2011, 05:45 AM
Well, we will all symbolically (and in support) buy hats over here. :D

Do ballcaps count? :lookaroun

figmentmom
11-05-2011, 01:37 PM
Do ballcaps count? :lookaroun

:rotfl Only if you look good in them, which I most assuredly do not.

Lindz
11-06-2011, 09:16 AM
:rotfl Only if you look good in them, which I most assuredly do not.

I do!!!! :)

Barnum42
11-07-2011, 03:34 PM
Do ballcaps count? :lookaroun

A cap for testicles? What sort of wedding fashions are you Yankees in to?

figmentmom
11-07-2011, 03:49 PM
Invite us, and you'll find out...:rotfl

Lindz
11-07-2011, 05:32 PM
A cap for testicles? What sort of wedding fashions are you Yankees in to?

:rotfl

Regina
11-08-2011, 05:44 PM
http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/08/8684372-20-kids-and-counting-michelle-duggar-announces-shes-pregnant-again#.Trm6iuJeIWQ.facebook

:no

Makes me think of that picture (Brad?) posted of the vagina not being a clown car. :lol

figmentmom
11-08-2011, 06:09 PM
That woman had preeclampsia with the last one, and almost lost that child! She's out of her mind.

tigsmom
11-08-2011, 09:14 PM
That woman had preeclampsia with the last one, and almost lost that child! She's out of her mind.

She also had pre eclampsia with her second pregnancy (the twins), it doesn't rule out further pregnancies (I had it twice). I do think that 20 kids is waaaay too much

figmentmom
11-08-2011, 09:20 PM
She also had pre eclampsia with her second pregnancy (the twins), it doesn't rule out further pregnancies (I had it twice). I do think that 20 kids is waaaay too much

I know, but AT HER AGE...I just think she's pushing her luck. Maybe I'm wrong.

Hooker
11-09-2011, 07:06 AM
She also had pre eclampsia with her second pregnancy (the twins), it doesn't rule out further pregnancies (I had it twice). I do think that 20 kids is waaaay too much

Yeah, 18 too many (sorry, Christy... :lol )

Christy
11-09-2011, 09:27 AM
No, I know... life is one size fits all, right?

:lookaroun

figmentmom
11-09-2011, 07:55 PM
No, I know... life is one size fits all, right?

:lookaroun

Of course it isn't. :flower I just think she's risking her life AND her baby's, but it's not my decision to make, is it?

Christy
11-10-2011, 04:18 AM
Well, flip side is the women who pump themselves full of hormones and risk themselves and multiple pregnancies to have one at all. :dunno

Anyhoo... it's not that I don't think it's crazy. Knowing how I've felt after each kid past the second, I don't know how she's doing it :blink

Christy
11-10-2011, 04:21 AM
Doing it... as in being able to be pregnant again. Although... :lookaroun

Doug11
11-10-2011, 09:31 AM
Doing it... as in being able to be pregnant again. Although... :lookaroun

yesssssssss?????? :D

tigsmom
01-06-2012, 04:53 PM
*turns on the lights & dusts the place off*


:goofy Em just got the call she has been waiting for...she got into Wilkes & they are giving her a merit scholarship! :circles

figmentmom
01-06-2012, 05:42 PM
*turns on the lights & dusts the place off*


:goofy Em just got the call she has been waiting for...she got into Wilkes & they are giving her a merit scholarship! :circles

WOOT!!! :yahoo Terrific news, Mad! :thumbs

Doug11
01-06-2012, 09:42 PM
Congrats to Em! Great news!

Regina
01-06-2012, 11:17 PM
Congrats Em! :thumbs

Christy
01-07-2012, 06:51 AM
*turns on the lights & dusts the place off*


:goofy Em just got the call she has been waiting for...she got into Wilkes & they are giving her a merit scholarship! :circles

:circles :circles :circles

tigsmom
01-07-2012, 06:59 AM
Thanks guys! You have not seen a happier child :lol
Her close friend got into King's College which is on the other side of town (cross-town rivals); another friend applied to King's but we haven't heard from him yet.

Now to look at those financial aid papers...:blink

Lindz
01-07-2012, 08:12 AM
Congrats Em!!! WOOT!

figmentmom
01-07-2012, 09:09 AM
Thanks guys! You have not seen a happier child :lol
Her close friend got into King's College which is on the other side of town (cross-town rivals); another friend applied to King's but we haven't heard from him yet.

Now to look at those financial aid papers...:blink

I'm so happy for you guys! :yahoo

(Boy oh boy, I remember those financial aid papers myself...) :hugs

Shannon
01-07-2012, 01:03 PM
Congrats Em!!!

Hooker
01-07-2012, 06:51 PM
Congrats to Em!!

Computer Magic
01-07-2012, 07:23 PM
Ditto to EM!!!

2012 is going to be a great year for SM.

figmentmom
01-07-2012, 08:08 PM
Ditto to EM!!!

2012 is going to be a great year for SM.

:thumbs

Christy
01-08-2012, 06:42 AM
Ditto to EM!!!

2012 is going to be a great year for SM.

What's the saying? From your mouth to God's ears? :lol

I need someone to come up with a science fair project Lauren can do within the next week, the year should be pretty smooth after that :lookaroun

:doh

Doug11
01-14-2012, 02:55 PM
just when you think cruise vacations are the safe way to go, here's a cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Italy:

244

Shannon
01-14-2012, 02:59 PM
just when you think cruise vacations are the safe way to go, here's a cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Italy:

244

This story is just awful. I'm not going to lie - this is the reason I've never cruised. There's no way out!

Regina
01-14-2012, 03:34 PM
OMG :faint

Garyhoov
01-14-2012, 04:26 PM
Two weeks and Linda and I are headed on a Bahama cruise.:thumbs

And I ain't skeered.:goofy

Heck, the drive to the terminal will probably be 10,000 times more dangerous than the cruise.

Doug11
01-14-2012, 05:48 PM
That's only because 10,000 times more people are in that traffic than are on a cruise boat! :tongue

Christy
01-15-2012, 04:43 AM
Have a great time Gary!

ogryn
01-15-2012, 06:03 AM
Two weeks and Linda and I are headed on a Bahama cruise.:thumbs

And I ain't skeered.:goofy

Heck, the drive to the terminal will probably be 10,000 times more dangerous than the cruise.

Think, at the worst these things happen in groups of three :lookaroun

figmentmom
01-15-2012, 02:48 PM
Think, at the worst these things happen in groups of three :lookaroun

Very reassuring, Og. :rotfl

tigsmom
01-25-2012, 01:45 PM
The more time I spend looking through Pinterest the more I am convinced that I should go into business. The price some of these people are charging for their "crafts" is unbelievable!

figmentmom
01-25-2012, 02:52 PM
The more time I spend looking through Pinterest the more I am convinced that I should go into business. The price some of these people are charging for their "crafts" is unbelievable!

Go for it, Mad! Having been the recipient of several of your handmade items :love, I can attest to your talent! :thumbs

Christy
01-25-2012, 03:14 PM
The more time I spend looking through Pinterest the more I am convinced that I should go into business. The price some of these people are charging for their "crafts" is unbelievable!

Might as well! If you're doing it anyway, and you do good work (which you absolutely do! :love)

I've often thought I should be a janitor, same as I do now, just with a paycheck coming in :lookaroun

:lol

figmentmom
01-25-2012, 05:42 PM
Might as well! If you're doing it anyway, and you do good work (which you absolutely do! :love)

I've often thought I should be a janitor, same as I do now, just with a paycheck coming in :lookaroun

:lol

Me, too! :rotfl

Doug11
02-16-2012, 01:39 PM
Miss that free throw! :rotfl

http://mit.zenfs.com/190/2012/02/Patric-Young.jpg

Alabama fan’s face sign is an instant Internet hit

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/alabama-fan-face-sign-instant-internet-hit-172350668.html

figmentmom
02-16-2012, 01:54 PM
Miss that free throw! :rotfl

http://mit.zenfs.com/190/2012/02/Patric-Young.jpg

Alabama fan’s face sign is an instant Internet hit

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/alabama-fan-face-sign-instant-internet-hit-172350668.html

:rotfl

tigsmom
02-16-2012, 02:02 PM
Miss that free throw! :rotfl

http://mit.zenfs.com/190/2012/02/Patric-Young.jpg

Alabama fan’s face sign is an instant Internet hit

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/alabama-fan-face-sign-instant-internet-hit-172350668.html

cause that's not creepy! :rotfl

Christy
02-17-2012, 04:51 AM
OMG :rotfl

Lindz
03-12-2012, 09:44 AM
So, I'm currently sitting in the Osceola County Courthouse, doing my civic duty of jury duty! I'm actually kind of excited. I've been called twice before but wasn't able to go for different reasons, so this is my first time. So far they've called two groups, and I was not in either of them. The nerd in me wants to get called, and then get picked for a jury! We shall see, I guess.

Garyhoov
03-12-2012, 10:04 AM
So, I'm currently sitting in the Osceola County Courthouse, doing my civic duty of jury duty! I'm actually kind of excited. I've been called twice before but wasn't able to go for different reasons, so this is my first time. So far they've called two groups, and I was not in either of them. The nerd in me wants to get called, and then get picked for a jury! We shall see, I guess.

Enjoy! I saw your status on facebook that you were going, but I was afraid to 'like' it, because it certainly wouldn't be my favorite thing to do.:lookaroun

I've been on lists to call-in maybe 4 or 5 different times, but I've never had to go as far as showing up at the court house . . . and I'm fine with that.:bag

Christy
03-12-2012, 10:41 AM
LOL Lindsay! Well.... hope you get picked then... since that seems to be what you want :lookaroun

:lol

tigsmom
03-12-2012, 10:43 AM
So, I'm currently sitting in the Osceola County Courthouse, doing my civic duty of jury duty! I'm actually kind of excited. I've been called twice before but wasn't able to go for different reasons, so this is my first time. So far they've called two groups, and I was not in either of them. The nerd in me wants to get called, and then get picked for a jury! We shall see, I guess.


Have fun! :lookaroun

Regina
03-12-2012, 11:56 AM
I got picked the one and only time I got called...the only "fun" part was getting paid for wasting 2 days of my life :lookaroun

figmentmom
03-12-2012, 06:45 PM
I got picked the one and only time I got called...the only "fun" part was getting paid for wasting 2 days of my life :lookaroun

I served on a jury the one and only time I was called, years ago. Kind of intimidating, actually, knowing you were deciding someone's future for the next few years (it was a felony trial).

Doug11
03-12-2012, 06:47 PM
I've got a trial going this week. It might take all week long. I am not a juror though. :lol

figmentmom
03-12-2012, 06:57 PM
I've got a trial going this week. It might take all week long. I am not a juror though. :lol

Different perspective. :lol

Regina
03-12-2012, 07:06 PM
I served on a jury the one and only time I was called, years ago. Kind of intimidating, actually, knowing you were deciding someone's future for the next few years (it was a felony trial).

Well the reason the 2 days were a waste is that halfway into the second day, the two parties came to a settlement so they sent us home :lol

figmentmom
03-12-2012, 07:14 PM
Well the reason the 2 days were a waste is that halfway into the second day, the two parties came to a settlement so they sent us home :lol

Just as well. :lol

Lindz
03-12-2012, 08:24 PM
I think I was excited because I've always been curious to see how different it is from TV. I know it's no "Law & Order" type deal, but now that I'm older (ie, not in high school lol) I find I'm curious how all this goes down. I did not get picked today (none of the 16 people I was called upstairs with were... apparently too many people had too strong of opinions about DUIs lol), but still found the whole thing interesting. Maybe next time I'll get picked! Until then, I'm glad I got the experience.

Doug11
03-12-2012, 09:20 PM
I know that nobody will do this but if you want to see how a jury trial works, spend the couple of days sitting in the courtroom. On TV there are always crowds of people but in reality nobody much attends unless they are family, a witness, or working for one of the lawyers.

Better than jurors, you will get to hear the arguments over evidence and law when the jurors are sent out of the courtroom.
The courts are open to the public.

Hooker
03-12-2012, 09:43 PM
Serving on a jury is a bucket list moment for me.

Yes, I am a nerd.

BeeJay
03-13-2012, 12:33 AM
I've never served, or even been called. I did cover a tax evasion trial for a paper years ago, and as I recall, I was the only person there who wasn't part of the proceedings. There might have been one other reporter from the Jacksonville paper besides me observing.

Christy
03-13-2012, 04:41 AM
Wait, you are telling me that real trials aren't like the tv ones? :blink

Next you will say that medical dramas are different from real hospital situations! And what, all those crime investigation shows, I suppose THEY aren't like the real thing??

pinkrose
03-13-2012, 04:55 AM
When I was in high school, the seniors always took a fieldtrip, to sit in on a trial (for US Gov.). We got to sit in on a murder trial. We were all so excited, until it turned out to be nothing like on TV. :lol

Christy :rotfl

BeeJay
03-13-2012, 06:46 PM
Wait, you are telling me that real trials aren't like the tv ones? :blink

Next you will say that medical dramas are different from real hospital situations! And what, all those crime investigation shows, I suppose THEY aren't like the real thing??

It gets worse. Basketball on TV is NOTHING like real life.

figmentmom
03-13-2012, 07:46 PM
When I was in high school, the seniors always took a fieldtrip, to sit in on a trial (for US Gov.). We got to sit in on a murder trial. We were all so excited, until it turned out to be nothing like on TV. :lol

:rotfl

tigsmom
04-16-2012, 07:01 AM
:lookaroun

anybody home?

Lindz
04-16-2012, 08:29 AM
:whistle

*raises hand*

:lookaroun

figmentmom
04-16-2012, 10:11 AM
Morning, all! What's new? :flower

Lindz
04-17-2012, 01:45 PM
Morning, all! What's new? :flower

Apparently, not much :lol

tigsmom
04-17-2012, 02:17 PM
Apparently, not much :lol


Really :lol

The weather here is BEAUTIFUL! We had 91 degrees yesterday, almost 80 today and will be in the 70's for the rest of the week. Everyone is busy planting, but I've seen late April snow so I'm waiting a bit. Can't wait for our Farmer's Market to open next month

figmentmom
04-17-2012, 04:45 PM
We had an unusually warm March, and are now having a VERY chilly April. Go figure! :lol

Christy
04-18-2012, 04:11 AM
We had an unusually warm March, and are now having a VERY chilly April. Go figure! :lol

I think that's how it seems everywhere :dunno I'll take it though :goofy

Lindz
04-18-2012, 08:14 AM
We had an unusually warm March, and are now having a VERY chilly April. Go figure! :lol


I think that's how it seems everywhere :dunno I'll take it though :goofy

Not here! It was unusually warm for March, but definitely NOT chilly in April, except for one day I think :lol

tigsmom
04-18-2012, 08:47 AM
We had great weather when we were in Florida, on the entire drive down and back except for a few hours in South Carolina :faint

tigsmom
05-13-2012, 08:45 AM
Happy Mother's Day to all the SM Moms!! :flower

figmentmom
05-13-2012, 05:26 PM
Happy Mother's Day to all the SM Moms!! :flower

Same to you, Mad! :hugs

Christy
05-14-2012, 04:28 AM
Hope you ladies all had a relaxing day :)

figmentmom
05-14-2012, 08:30 AM
Hope you ladies all had a relaxing day :)

Relaxing, no. :rotfl figgydad CANNOT stay still, so instead of me spending the day with a good book and no worries, we wound up hiking around a lake, then coming home and going for a LONG bike ride, and then taking the dog for a marathon walk. When we got home from all of THAT, he wanted to go fishing. I told him to call Jim and take him, which he did. After that, I had two hours to myself, which I spent doing all the household stuff that didn't get done while I was out with Marathon Man. NEXT year, Sara and I are going to plan on a day together - shopping, lunch, etc. :thumbs

Christy
05-14-2012, 09:16 AM
Relaxing, no. :rotfl figgydad CANNOT stay still, so instead of me spending the day with a good book and no worries, we wound up hiking around a lake, then coming home and going for a LONG bike ride, and then taking the dog for a marathon walk. When we got home from all of THAT, he wanted to go fishing. I told him to call Jim and take him, which he did. After that, I had two hours to myself, which I spent doing all the household stuff that didn't get done while I was out with Marathon Man. NEXT year, Sara and I are going to plan on a day together - shopping, lunch, etc. :thumbs

:lol well, actually, figgydad sounds like my kinda guy... we took one of Leah's friends to school today, and she was saying something about making her parents breakfast in bed, and Leah said "well, we could never do that for my mom, she's always up before us" :rotfl And I got to thinking, the idea is sweet and all, but she's right, it would actually probably annoy me more than anything to have to wait there for them all to wake up and bring me breakfast :goofy :blush

I pushed myself up over the 4 mile mark on my run yesterday, and honestly, that made my day :lol

Doug11
05-14-2012, 11:37 AM
Leslie had to get on her laptop and check e-mails while waiting for her breakfast in bed yesterday. :lol

Lindz
05-14-2012, 07:12 PM
Happy Belated Mother's Day to all the SM moms! My day turned out pretty great, even if I was missing my own mom.

figmentmom
05-14-2012, 08:10 PM
well, actually, figgydad sounds like my kinda guy... we took one of Leah's friends to school today, and she was saying something about making her parents breakfast in bed, and Leah said "well, we could never do that for my mom, she's always up before us" And I got to thinking, the idea is sweet and all, but she's right, it would actually probably annoy me more than anything to have to wait there for them all to wake up and bring me breakfast

I pushed myself up over the 4 mile mark on my run yesterday, and honestly, that made my day :lol

I'll just send figgydad to YOU next Mother's Day. :rotfl Not that I got breakfast in bed, mind you - I never have. :lol I, too, am the first one up, which is why I'm tired at the end of the day, and have no urge to go FISHING after a full day of running around. (Mind you, "fishing" out here entails battling clouds of mosquitoes the size of twin-engine prop planes :rotfl).

Yay for the 4-mile run! :thumbs


Leslie had to get on her laptop and check e-mails while waiting for her breakfast in bed yesterday. :lol

:lol


Happy Belated Mother's Day to all the SM moms! My day turned out pretty great, even if I was missing my own mom.

Glad you had a good day! :hugs