great idea!! Hope you find a nice peaceful place
Posted By: Oh my.........s/m on 2007-11-28
In Reply to: good idea - jlynn
He gave you those children, much to be thankful for......I had similar experience only he's still around (living)...good marriage until it went bad, drugs involved, and I divorced him....but children have a relationship with both of us....this is fine....so sorry for your loss too....
Loved your comment above about the MJ fields, the place you think he'd be happiest!! *lol* 
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Here is the link to the place with the nice cabins. SM
Some have hot tubs in the cabin and the pictures judging from the pictures my friend took, it looked really nice and she said it had great views and was a very scenic location. I'm going to go to Gatlinburg next month.
http://www.alansmountainrental.com/
Anyway, hope you have a great time.
find a place with no smokers
cuz I can tell by your response that you'd be very hard to live with! The smokers should have consideration? A smoker has less class? Cut me a break and get off of your high nonsmoking horse and get your own place and then the only thing that will stink is your attitude! People still amaze me!
Oh, lighten up, SLC stuck in my mind as a nice place
because instead of it smelling like a garbage pile, it was the sweetest smelling place and I thought would just let someone know about it. With all that I have been thinking about regarding my aunt having to go to an assisted living or elsewhere, SLC was just a pleasant thought instead of a downer.
Have to find a new place to live - need opinions
Okay, gang! I have a situation (not serious as life issues go) that I would like some other perspectives on it. For over a year now, I have rented a room in a house owned by a professional student (health care field) who is gay. His partner did not want to move here with him a year ago, because of his job prospects.
Today, I am told - by the boyfriend, not my roommate, that he, the boyfriend, is moving here in 6-7 weeks and they won't be needing a roommate. Now, he said this very nicely, as nicely as anyone can say, get out.
This is not a big deal, but I want to say something to my roommate about having his BF (whom I barely know), tell me about this major change in my life. I feel that after 16 mos., I deserved the courtesy of hearing this from him. We have never had a fight of any kind and have never gotten in each other's way, so I thought we had a respectful relationship.
So, ladies, what do you think?
Good Advice (new to board, so hope this is the right place)
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday.
A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company. Maybe we should all take some of his advice!
1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED".
2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it.
3. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks (DUH!). You can add it if it is necessary but, if you have it printed, anyone can get it.
4. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a name, address, Social Security number, credit cards, etc..
Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more. But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know.
5. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll-free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.
6. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc. were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).
But here's what is perhaps most important of all (I never even thought to do this.).
7. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.
By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.
Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc., has been stolen:
1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742
3.) Trans Union : 1-800-680-7289
4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271
We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything.
If you are willing to pass this information along, it could really help someone.
They like heat. Will tend to find warm place to
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Go trafficland.com, click on the US, and then find your state. Good place
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Same here - I can always find something nice to say if I try.
My mom always said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I can usually find something nice to say like "Oh, that is so soft!" or colorful, or unique...lol My MIL is notorious for thinking she knows me when she has no clue...even my husband will tell her I won't like something but she will still give it to me. If she mentions where she got it I will return it. If I can't return it I will re-gift it or use it as a tax deductible donation or regift. I try not to regift though because it usually means I'm going to give someone else a gift that isn't perfect for them. The way I look at it is this. If I gave someone a gift they didn't like I would want them to think of it as a nice gesture and thought of them BUT I would WANT them to get something else or give it to someone they know would use it. I wouldn't want them to feel obligated to use it or to hide it except when I come over, etc....so I follow suit with gifts that I am given.
Hope you find something fun and
interesting like I did, working with plants and people. We had an open house with actual customers last weekend, and it was fun to talk to people who were happy and excited to be shopping for plants. I had my work gloves on, so my rings didn't show, and I had a near proposal of marriage. That was funny.
I sure hope you find this one out.
I was just about to start a rant on how everything is made so throw-way lol. I will probably do it later so get ready.
Sewing is my hobby and I am going to make a trash can for my car. Anyway, the pattern I bought called for clear vinyl for lining. Instead I am going to fuse the plastic Wal-Mart/grocery bags together, sew the peices together and make one sheet big enough for what I need. It will be easy to wipe up clean when emptying and it is very sturdy. (you can Google 'how to fuse plastic' and you will know what I am talking about). But, I would have to dump our trash out of our car into a plastic bag in the garbage at home so then all it will save really is buying the Vinyl.
I thought about maybe fusing a bunch together and lining the kitchen trash with it and then dumping the trash in a carboard box then re-using the fused lining after wiping clean. I don't know if carboard degrades faster than plastic or not so I don't know if it will work. I will have to look it up.
I am making a huge tote bag out of Capri Sun pouches to take to the pool this summer. It will be water resistent. I saved a bunch from going into the garbage the other day at DD Girl Scout meeting. My other DD has a B-day party to go to and I am hoping they serve Capri Sun or Kool Aide jammers. LOL.
hope you find the right stylist...sm
I remember getting great scalp massages with super conditioning that would nearly put you to sleep, sitting under the hairdryer for a half hour...another rinse, then a decent cut, a set and back under the hairdryer then styled...Boy, do I miss those days... Cat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLdKU4JCYqg
I sure hope I find one as intelligent as you nm
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Hope I got the right idea from your
post and was thinking maybe the carrots could have been defrosted a bit before throwing into the pot? I've tried using frozen packaged presliced carrots in stew before and have had success; that is, they were tender when the stew was done. Anyway, I always cook the carrots (frozen or not) for a period of time then add the rest of the veggies later when making stew. Don't know if this helps; just my experience.
Yep. Nice to know that trolls can even find this board. NM
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Hope no one gets the wrong idea....
I was not soliciting for others to send him things - just ideas for things that I could send to him and his buddies as I have no clue what's okay in terms of getting it there okay and then nephew and his buds being able to use/enjoy.
Again, hope no one gets the wrong idea....
NOT soliciting for stuff, just ideas, posted info per Survivor's request.
So nice to find one that is polite about it. Could have been lewd like most guys:(
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Sooooo wrong, but nice try...you have no idea who I am. LOL
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Nice idea but my DH is horribly allergic. sm
I had a cat before we met, and her favorite thing was bringing me mice she'd caught. Won't work here, though.
Hope the baby can now be tested to find out who the father is.
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I just saw a nice idea in the paper today, for mother's day
There is a scenic ride on a railroad train for a couple of hours, and during that time, they serve dinner on white table cloths, very elegant, like in the old movies. I don't know if your town has this, but this is in Florida and goes across and along a scenic old Florida river. Plus a nice dinner with all the trimmings which is a tad elegant. 19.95 for the whole dinner and fare. Like I said, I don't know even if you have something like this by you, but I saw it in the paper and hoped someone would think of giving me that for mother's day this year :)
Since I'm not average sized, it's hard for me to find really nice fitting clothes.
But I do know how to sew, just haven't done it for a long time. I have stacks of really lovely fabrics, from wools to silks in my attic. Lots of it is inherited stuff that is now vintage. I have a serger and a good machine, and lots of beautiful classic patterns. I did make a nice wrap dress for the holidays, so I've been inspired to do more. What I'd like to do is find a really good used dress form somewhere... maybe ebay. It's so much easier to tailor the fit if I can stand next to a dress form, exactly my size, and adjust the pattern and seam lines. You can't do that while you are wearing an incomplete garment with pins in it! It's like trying to cut the back of your hair for yourself.
Here is an idea to find out if you can afford 2700 a month.
Start putting $2700 a month in a savings account now. Do this for 6 months. By then, you would have saved at least $16,200 plus any interest that would acumulate. Or just do it for 3 months if you cannot wait. Think about it. If you can't do that, then you cannot afford $2700 house payments. There will also be more expenses with a baby on the way, like daycare, diapers and formula but I would start with making a "house payment" to a savings account first.
Frankly, I would rather do without then have to depend on my family. But they are the types that think just because I need them for something, they can control my life. Maybe yours is not like that, I don't know. Also, I don't think working 2 or 3 jobs just to pay a house would work out for me. I could not enjoy that house if I had to work all the time. I'd never be home to enjoy it!!!!
Dh and i make a combined income of 70k. our house very small, only 820 sq foot. we only paid 29k for it. We only owe 8K now. We have two girls, one is 5 the other is 20 months. We are crowded but we are closer than most families. Our girls are both happy, healthy have lots of friends. My oldest is the smartest in her class, accoridng to her teacher. They both wear nice clothes, have nice toys to play with, have plenty to eat, get excellent medical care. I don't think they would have turned out any better in a fancier house. Maybe mroe spoiled though, Oh my, they are spoiled enough as it is.
Congrats on the baby and happy father's day. I think it includes fathers to be too.
Well....it was peaceful later (sm)
but I'm sure you're right that it's not normal. Plus, it takes two, so we will see I guess.
great find!
Congratulations, LadyI I was just about to send you info on the how to of Bakelite. One of my passions is antique jewelry...started collecting at the age of 16, many, many years ago.
A while back, my Granny Franny and I were rummaging through a box that was labeled "costume jewelry". It was Thanksgiving and I'd gone home to Long Island (NY) for a visit. I found a hindged bracelet full of red stones in a tarnished setting that belonged to my great grandmother Katarina...I wore it to the table...my sisters made fun of me (What're wearing that thing for?---they were all dripping in new diamonds---ha-ha). Turns out to be 120 mine cut Czechoslovakian garnets (my birthstone) intricately set inversely in a vermiel (gold over silver)....Rather high end costume jewelry for the turn of the century. Cleaned up rather nicely. I'll never part with it.
As for value, the sentiment is priceless...When you have the opportunity to hang out with your 95yo grandma going through her mom's stuff and hearing all the stories....what more can I say?
Cat
I hope Gina gets a great career out of it
anyway. I like her voice and think she is very talented.
But if AI goes away, hasn't Howard Stern gotten what he wanted? Attention and some sort of ridiculous accomplishment? I don't know more than I have to about him, but isn't he all about not having any morals? But he's decided some TV show is getting the attention he craves, so this amoral idi-ot is trying to call this entertaining show wrong. He's such a hippocrit.
Great news! Hope it turns out well for you. nm
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great find - kraftfoods.com
If you go there you can create a recipe box where you can store your favorite recipes (they have "smart suppers" that are whole dinners under 500 calories too!) and then they have links that you can click that will put the ingredients on your shopping list!
Thanks - great idea!
nm
GREAT IDEA!
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What a great idea!
Hooray to you and your daughter. I hope you start a trend. There is no just no substitute for the written word - it will pay her dividends in a richer life.
Great idea!
There are more tricks to this trade then one can learn in a lifetime!
What a great idea!
That is the voice of experience talking! 
Thanks for the great idea!
I'm going out soon to get my supplies! lol
It's a great idea!
And I have no problem with government saying that it has to be done. It's in the same league as government setting emissions standards, and other pollution-limiting standards. Because so many people don't want to be bothered, it has to be mandated by the government. We've been recycling here for more than 20 years, and it's a good thing. In the old days, there were a lot of rules about sorting, etc. Now, everything goes in one can, glass, aluminum, paper. I voluntarily compost green kitchen waste, and use the nutrient-rich mulch to feed my garden. Our township also sucks up fall leaves, which we need to only rake or blow curbside. No bagging! They pick up the leaves with a big vacuum, compost them, and provide free mulch to everyone. Recycling has also saved and earned money for our township. It's a very good thing to do. And I have no problem with making people do it.
This is actually a GREAT idea. Thank you. nm
nm
This is a great idea...
I too threatened my daughter with this same punishment and it worked, just threatening! I've seen this tactic somewhere also, Supernanny I think. You must be firm, yet gentle, with kids at this age. I have an 8 YO son who's trying to get a mouth on him, but we're doing our best to keep it in check and nip it before it gets bad. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Good luck and God bless
What a great idea!
I really like the idea of 3 gifts each. My kids' most expensive gift was a shared gift at $80. Most gifts were between $5 and $20. Candy and dollar store stuff in their stockings. I believe that if you start buying iPods and game systems for them when they are young, what are they going to want when they are 12, 15 years old? They will have all the "toys." The cell phone is a great way to keep in touch and know where you kid is, but my kids won't have phones until they are older and prove to me that they are responsible and will take care of them. Plus, they will have to help pay for the minutes. (My kids are 3 and 5.) I guess my kids are spoiled, but they do not act spoiled. I will not buy them something just because so-and-so has it, I try to teach them 'don't worry about what he/she does or has, worry about yourself.'
great idea! ...sm
I'm so old...I taught the kids (17 of 'em...2 were mine) how to make rice krispie bars from scratch and let 'em pick their own food coloring to jazz it up. They loved playing with their food. Icing and decorations were optional. Cat
What a GREAT idea! Thanks for that tip!
I would have never thought about shopping on line for candles...and I buy almost EVERYTHING on line these days! ...and they do make terrific gifts for any occasion! Good to know, thank you!
Oh, what a great idea!! thank you - nm
:-)
that's a great idea
I wish we had something like that around here - I would love it!
Thanks! What a great idea.
I will try it! I use dishwasher detergent to clean a lot of things that otherwise are difficult but never thought about laundry! :)
Great idea!....nm
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What a great idea!
I don't live where I grew up and now live in the boonies with no pizza delivery or anything. Thanks for the idea ladies. I never thought of having something shipped to me. I'm sure my family could probably do it and save a little on shipping costs too. It's certainly less than planning a trip home when you really want something you remember. :)
Great idea!
Hubs and I were talking about this last night. It's getting to the point where neither of us wants to cook any more!
I'm thinking of making lasagna tomorrow night for dinner and tortilla soup for Saturday. I roasted a chicken day before yesterday so that will do double duty for the soup. Chicken parmesean is a fairly easy change to regular old spaghetti. Sloppy joes are something we forgot about for a while and are new again for us. Oh, and shish-kabobs but I'm just plain tired of grilled food. Bought some shrimp the other day and did a shrimp scampi fetuccini - very fast with just a few ingredients. I can't wait until it gets a little colder just to be able to get back into the soups and stews for a change.
I think it is a great idea.
It is intended and designed for human consumption, and likely will better than that stuff made for bovine.
great idea
I love that idea but I think the grandchildren are doing that for them.. I know they are gathering up as many pictures as they can find. . I'm not sure what price range I'm looking at - my fiance hasn't told me yet.
I think it's a great idea . . .
to host Christmas dinner for everyone. And, I also think you should not apologize or feel you have to make excuses for no gifts. This is going to be a lean Christmas for everyone, and you providing and cooking the dinner is a lot of stress and everyone needs to understand that and be appreciative!!
Great idea
Hi there. I think your daughters will love getting a massage. I used to be a massage therapist, & what I can tell you is that a good masseuse can accommodate anyone's comfort level, from performing a massage with the person fully clothed to all clothing removed and having the person covered by a sheet. There are techniques for maintaining a person's privacy, such as allowing a person to turn over without being seen by the therapist, allowing the person to undress privately & knocking before entering the room. If the masseuse does not do these things, it is extremely unprofessional & you should go elsewhere.
If you have concerns about any of this, you should just talk to the masseuse a little bit beforehand & ask if these are things she can do. If you get the sense she thinks it will be a hassle or will be unable to accommodate your daughters' needs, I would find someone else. No licensed massage therapist (& you should check this as well) should EVER do anything remotely sexual--EVER--& they should always be sensitive to people's levels of comfort. Also the place should be squeaky clean.
What you can expect is a massage that lasts for an hour or whatever you have paid for. You will be shown to a room (a lot like going to the doctor), & the table should be ready with clean sheets. The masseuse should leave while you undress and/or get on the table. She may have a "routine" where she likes to start with a certain side (back or front) first, but she should always ask if the person has any specific parts that need attention, & my suggestion is that if you have a really sore neck or whatever, ask that this be given extra time but don't have the masseuse start there. If she starts on the back, the masseuse will do the legs, back, arms, neck. Very soon into the massage she should ask if the amount of pressure is okay. DO say yes or no. DO say ouch if you have to! Everyone is different. DO say "I can handle more pressure on my neck," or "my back is too sore for that much pressure."
The masseuse should not be yakking during the massage.
Around halfway through she will ask you to turn over & she should hold the sheet up in such a way as to shield you while you do this. Then she will do the front, which is usually legs & arms, possibly upper chest, and neck. I normally did not do anyone's stomach unless I had massaged them many times, & I never touched a woman's breasts other than to move very large ones out of the way while I did her sides, but I did do the axillae and pecs above the breast. After she is done she should leave quietly & give you a few minutes to stay relaxed on the table & get dressed at your own speed.
This is pretty generic, but more or less what to expect the first time.
In the name of due diligence, you can get yourself a massage & try it out! If you don't like the massage, giving a gift certificate for a facial is another way to go that is equally wonderful.
NO! Great idea and this is sm
I think it is VERY RUDE to expect people to take their hard earned money and be EXPECTED to go out and BUY you something!!!! I think it is shallow, selfish and certainly NOT in keeping with intent of the season. The intent of Christmas, in my book, is to be with people you love and celebrate that love. I can't think of a more lovely way to bless the season and those you care about than taking the time to make a lovely meal and a setting for memories...the greatest gift of all.
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