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Posted By: sm on 2008-09-10
In Reply to: survey on sixteen year old girl curfews - sm - momofteen
my two boys had a 10:00 p.m. curfew on school nights when they were 16. Curfew was 11:00 on weekends, unless something special was happening. I was told I was absolutely barbaric for setting such early times. My kids didn't tell me that. Other parents did. Not that I cared, mind you.
Each son proved himself to be trustworthy and responsible, and so the day they turned 18, all curfews were lifted. I only asked as a matter of courtesy that they tell me where they were going and give me an approximate time to expect them home so that I knew when to officially start worrying. They didn't have to tell me, but I asked them to tell me, which they did. In fact, for the first week or so after they turned 18 they'd ask me for permission to do something or go somewhere, and I'd reply, "Why are you asking me? You're an adult!" LOL!
They are 18 and 20 now, and doing just fine. The 18 year-old is commuting to a university in our city. He refers to us as his college roommates.
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survey
How old are you? 63
How long have you been an MT? 12 years
What state are you in? Florida
Is it cold where you are tonight/today? No, 70 degrees
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? spending time with my daughter and husband, when I have spare time
Who did you most want to be like when you were a kid? My mom
If you weren't an MT what would your career choice be? stay at home mom sewing , knitting and crocheting
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world where would you go? Israel
Last but not least...
If you won 1 million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself what would you do with it? Go to Israel and live there with my family
Survey
How many of you get up and get dressed like a normal job?
I am in a rut. I crawl out of bed about 15 minutes before work every morning. Enough time to make breakfast basically. I work a split shift so after 4 hours I'm done, take my shower, etc. Just wondering if this is the normal routine an MT falls in.
Vet survey
How much do you pay to take your dog in to get their shots? Do you buy heart worm medicine from them or a mail order company?
time for another survey
Are you superstitious and if so about what?
quick, someone! we need a new survey or
fill in the blanks list to have fun with !!! Anybody?  I so bored.
This is my survey answer.
How old are you? 72
How long have you been an MT? 51 years
What state are you in? CA
Is it cold where you are tonight/today? No
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Enjoy life with husband and family.
Who did you most want to be like when you were a kid? More like what - nurse & wife
If you weren't an MT what would your career choice be?
Medical Field - nurse or doctor's office
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world where would you go? Am a homebody at heart.
Last but not least...
If you won 1 million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself what would you do with it? Family, friends, and missions.
Tattoo Survey!
Where do you have your tattoo and how big is it? I have decided after many years of wanting a tattoo that this summer for my 40th, I am going to finally treat myself! Husband and I are having a difference of opinion though on where I should have it (I'm thinking lower back or back of shoulder - he says he doesn't like those and thinks it should be my hip)...
A survey. See inside
Just wondering - those of you who have 16/17 year old children, what are your rules on going out during the week, other than sports or work. I let my teen go out "socially" on Friday and Saturday night. During the week I feel should be dedicated to school and her part-time job and I'm okay with maybe going for coffee in the afternoon if there is time, or maybe even dinner, but not all the time and don't feel she should be out at night. Especially now that days are shorter and we're headed towards winter.
Just wondering how everyone else does it with their teens.
Survey: Where do you set your thermostat? Here is why I ask...
I keep my house at 70, but I am looking at what is "usual and normal" because I think I am off here. Looking for opinions...
I am so cold all the time. I am fine if I am up cleaning the house or out shopping and walking, moving in some way. You know, we sit all the time and work, which is when I am having my problem. I sit at my desk in long underwear, sweats and 2 pair of socks. I often tie scarves or an old flannel receiving blanket on my head (okay, I am short on stuff and this works) to keep the heat in my body. I have a space heater by my feet. I drink hot tea or coffee all day long. I am STILL cold!!!!
I keep my thermostat at 70. I have a mobile home, but it has extra insulation and keeping it at 70, my highest gas bill for heat was only $100 last year. I feel badly that I keep it that high, but perhaps I am not thinking this through. You don't use a setback thermostat with a mobile home because you risk freezing your pipes, and it has an odd way of holding heat anyway.
Rant about survey takers. sm
My electric bill is sky high, so I called the electric company to obtain a free survey and to ask questions to help lower the bill. A nice gentleman came to my home and offered good advice.
Today, I received a phone call asking about my experience with their service. I was happy with the service and told them that, however, it was a survey taker and every minute portion of my experience from requesting this service to practically what the guy was wearing was asked of me. I was on the phone for ten minutes, asking when this survey would end, and she said a few more questions, until it was 15 minutes and I hung up on her. I told her several times I was working and could not speak for long. I just needed to rant.
anonymous herpes survey - sm
How common do you think it is? I think it is very, very common. Statistics show it affects about 1 in 3 people. Do you know anyone who has it? (self included?)
I know a few people who have it.
lets hear it for the boy -Survey
Okay, Christmas is next week. Our guys....they burp, they change the channels on the TV faster than we can figure out what is on, and other too numerous to count obnoxious guy behaviors, but what is good about them? What do we love about them?
As for me...in my darkest hour, he was my friend.
Merry Christmas!
A survey on CNN favored Obama
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survey on sixteen year old girl curfews - sm
Just taking a survey from all you parents of 16 yo girls out there...what is your curfew for your teen? Do you let her go out during the school week? If so, how often and what time does she need to be back? What about Friday and Saturday nights? Thanks for participating.
Target
I will go in with my husband, buy a coffee at Starbucks but refuse to buy anything. Don't like their 'return restocking fee', their return policy in general, and the general rudeness of their clerks. Their refusal to let the Salvation Army outside their stores several years back and then stopped the "Merry Christmas" from the clerks just added fuel to the fire....
Target
Target has a line of clothes for 18-inch dolls. They are called My Generation or Our Generation. The clothes fit the American Girl dolls. My daughter also has some of the other items, such as Salon chair and bathtub that are similar and MUCH less expensive.
I think that you are on target. sm
My son graduated last year and we ended up paying about $400-500 for pictures including the sitting fee. These were outside pictures as well as inside, sports equipment, etc. Another friend is going through this right now and her sitting fees are around the same price; she is also going to a few different studios pricing things and such. I think you are okay, they just know they can get you!
It's at Target...
hi
I don't know where you shop, but Target has them for under 100
Target has 500-count king size (up to 18" deep) for $70 on their website. If you're thrifty, you should have no problem finding them elsewhere for under 100 dollars.
I got my Wii at Target 2 months ago
They seem to be getting more and more in lately. I HATE Walmart.
I just found out I am a PA target.
I have been for years and just didn't know it. I knew I was the person everyone went to to feel better, and I would give everything I had (people pleaser). Most toxic people I have kicked out of my life, but it is hard when it is your sister. And it's hard to figure out you are a pushover. LOL!
Nip Tuck at Target
Let me know if you're able to get them at Target. I couldn't believe the price. I actually missed the first few minutes of last week's episode, although I did hear about the hot tub scene. I'm glad I didn't see it. Yuck.
I was going to mention Target as well
My daughter had a doll but we bought a lot of furniture and clothing over the years at Target and she was tickled with it. How old is the person you are shopping for?
For what it is worth, you are right on target sm
For one thing, this didn't come from the ex's mom, it came from the ex. You are 100% right in saying if she calls or comes to your home, you will not be rude to her or ignore her. Since you are included in things with the ex's mother, I doubt she is carrying any kind of a torch for your husband and her daughter. I think she is well over that, but thinks a lot of your husband and wants him to be her friend. It sounds like the mom takes people into her life as she finds them, which is a mature attitude...then again she is an adult and you and your husband are also adults. The ex is acting like she never graduated from high school! SUCH GAMES!
You handled it with much more grace than I could have. My hat is off to you.
If they want to meet with you....
I would say go ahead and meet them and see what you think. It could be they're looking for a way to get a housekeeper without having to pay benefits and taxes. In that case, quiz them thoroughly about what is expected of you as far as duties, hours and days you will be expected to be available.
It could be legit, but just proceed with caution and trust your instincts.
Who would you most like to meet and why?
My son's homework. The teacher gave them a day to think about who they would most like to meet and why and then write a detailed paper (he's in the 11th grade).
Anyone ever think about this?
Try Target......and call stores every day - sm
we went through this in August. Heard 2 things, they will only be selling them in bundles from now on (which we did not want)....and starting to sell them in China now, so not a lot coming to U.S, most are going to China right now so it is very hard to find them. We had bought a used one at Game Stop, but found a problem with it on the last day of the warranty (7-day warranty return policy on used stuff); took it back that night and still had to fight for a refund, and started hunting again. Told to call Wal-mart every day and run in there when they said they got them in (ours was getting 30 a week back in August with 1 weekly shipment but they would sell out in 2 hours). I found them at Target a day or two after we'd bought the used one.....of course they were gone when I went back a 5 days later. But my DH went into a Target in the town he was working and lucked out and bought one there. So if you have a Target, try your luck there, and keep calling until they get a shipment in and drop everything and go when you do find one. I am thinking about seeing if I can luck into any and resell on ebay, make some Christmas money! You can find them on ebay but I am sure as Christmas draws closer the price will rise dramatically. Good luck.
I call Target, WM, KB, Toys R Us...
Circuit City, Game Stop, Sears and Best Buy every day and have been for the past 3 weeks - no one has any in stock. They are really popular right now and when they do get them in stock, they sell out within minutes. I'm also signed up to receive emails from Toys R Us and KB Toys when they get them in stock online, but they too always sell out within minutes. It's just ridiculous how hard it is to get one of these. My parents are actually in central Texas this weekend and I'm hoping they'll be able to get one for me while they're there. ebay has them, but they're at least $100 over the normal price and right now I'm not willing to pay that. Oh, well. Hopefully, I'll be able to find one before Christmas.
LOL! We got ours at Target back at the end of the July
My husband was at Target one day back in July and called me at home to tell me that they had just gotten a bunch of Wii systems in and asked me if he should get one. I told him to get one because you never know when they will have them again, and we had been wanting to get one! We are both totally addicted to it! We keep going to Gamestop to buy more games, and keep buying games on eBay! LOL!
We found 2 different DVDs at Target. nm
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So where does one meet these days?
So how does a single person meet someone then, especially if not into the bar scene at all? Okay - let me list where I might meet someone: Church...which usually is very limited because almost everyone is married. Any other suggestions? I know what a huge list I have....
Nice to meet ya!
From the Cape May area on the bay. Are you that far south? - Deena
Meet and greet
I'm going at 1:00. What a shame - I'd love to meet you!
Glad to Meet You....
Now let's see if we get flamed for our beliefs.
Haha, a virtual "burning at the stake," if you will.
When I first read you post, your personality sounds identical to mine. Now that I know we share 'religious' convictions, I wonder if that's indicative of our beliefs impacting our outlooks on life...
Hmmmmm. Interesting!!!
How did you meet your significant other?
With all the posts about how many times you were married or divorced, I thought I'd ask how you met your DH. So how did you meet? Were you high school sweethearts, friends? did you work together? Was it love at first sight or couldn't stand the sight of them?
I lived across the street for about 2 years from where my DH worked but never saw him there. I met him at my grandfather's house in another state. He worked with my uncle who lived with my grandfather. DH lived down the road from my uncle and had gone to school with my uncle's son. It wasn't love at first sight for me. We would run into each other at my grandfather's house and he sort of grew on me. LOL! We've been married for 15 years now.
The two people I would have most liked to meet ....sm
were before my time....Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. There is a tribute artist who is eerily like Elvis I would like to meet though. His name is Shawn Klush. Youtube him. You will be impressed. Going to see him in June.
I wish! I'd love to meet him!
I'm sure they get a million phone calls though.
I just talked to my husband again and we decided to keep him until he looks better, and then we will find him a good home. He's already growing on me, so I have to be careful or I'll get too attached! :)
I'd heard about Macys/Kohls but not Target. (sm)
Could you possibly share this website or where you received your info? I remember the flak caused by Salvation Army not being allowed outside Target doors - wondering if that has changed? I was curious about Home Depot/Lowe's who changed to 'holiday trees' instead..... Thanks much!
$300 for SHEETS? Try Wal-Mart, Target, or Ross!
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Target has 400-thread count for $39.95 per sheet
Are you kidding?? That's a GREAT price. I'm going to Target. (sm)
Oh, the hot tub scene was great! I first thought it was blood, though, and I thought she got her period. Maybe the color on my TV is off?
Finally made it to Target. Got Season 2 & 3. They were out of 1.
I'll get it next time.
Get a reciept book from WalMart, Target, etc.
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There's a line in Meet The Parents...
*You can pretty much milk anything with nipples.*
I think it's better to meet people in person around where
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Ladies how did you meet your hubby?
Where and when and did ja' like this guy ?Was your heart justa jumpin'?
making ends meet
I agree if you need money to support your family you should not be going to school right now...and if your full time job is not cutting it then get a couple part time jobs. i work 3 jobs now; 1 FT and 2 PT and have so much work now its unbelievable. I will never go back to working for just one service. You never know when things are going to be slow. If your husband is not getting enough on disability then he needs to look for something else too...there must be something he can do unless he is totally disabled.
Same problem for me. Deep pockets - Wal-Mart and Target have them.
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In my case, my children were not happy about having to meet and
get to know another of dads girlfriends. You seem awfully supportive of the girlfriend. Are you, perhaps, in the girlfriend position? To me, it is selfish of a parent who pushes their girlfriends/boyfriends off onto their children. My children were old enough to say WE DON'T WANT TO SEE DAD'S GIRLFRIEND and that was good enough for me. I didn't keep them from their father, but when they were at their primary home, that was their comfort zone, where girlfriends weren't pushed off onto them. My job was to protect my childrens best interests. If that makes me sound selfish, oh well.
I am so tired of hearing so many people I meet say they SM
hate cats. What is with these people, and what in the name of God do cats do to offend so many people? One of my friends told me on a shopping trip last fall about 15 times how she hated cats, but LOVES dogs. Finally I just fired back at her and asked her what in the world was wrong with HER? She got red in the face and muttered something about hating when they rub up against her. Give me a break. I could not take any more thatt day. Every shop we went into and she saw a cat on a picture, a mug, ANYTHING and I had to hear how she hated these wonderful, clever little creatures. All my life I have heard this nonsense. What is it with CATS?? My sister and nieces have cats and always have had them and we could not love them more. Would you believe last year my niece was in line at the store waiting to pay for cat food, when a guy behind her actually tapped her on the shoulder and looked at the cat food she was buying and proudly stated I HATE CATS. I agree with my niece when she said to me a few months ago that cats just don't get the recognition they deserve. When her cat of 20 years was failing but according to the vet not in pain, she took him to bed and slept next to him so he could die in her arms, which he did. We will never forget our Willie. He had a sweetness that will live on forever.
Neither. Not seen dad in the 21st Century, but did see mom to meet my stepfather. sm
They were very young when I was born, only 16 and 19. I have a younger brother who is gay and they have both pushed him away too, though mom a bit less. They were very controlling, highly critical and verbally abusive. The only thing I regret about the lack of relationship is that they managed to drive a wedge between my brother and I. I would thrilled to see him and build a new, grown up relationship, but they have made that impossible.
And for the record...I didn't see either of my parents for about 10 yrs and then decided to try again in my late 30s and early 40s. It proved fruitless. They were more angry, more belittling and just as abusive as ever. I tried, but then again I have changed and I no longer need that sort of negativity in my life.
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