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He dd NOT give them preference. THEY are stuck TOO

Posted By: You have no clue on 2005-09-04
In Reply to: If he's such a humanitarian, how come he - sm

My cousin and 3 of her friends are stuck there. If he gave preferential treatment. THEY WOULD BE HOME instead of US worrying about them and not hearing ANYTHING from them.

By the way. They also called ahead before they left here Friday and asked their hotel if it was safe or should they cancel and rebook later. They were told to come on. They would be safe, this was nothing to worry about.

I have read that OTHER tourists were told the same thing when THEY called ahead before the hurricane to see if they should cancel and reschedule.

Get off your high horse and DONT comment on things you know NOTHING ABOUT!


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"facility's" preference before the flames start lol
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To change Operation Preferences


Choosing "Preferences" from the File menu brings up the Preferences Dialog Box.  Click on the Operation tab to access Operation Preferences.


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I may have a renter, my brother, who would be good for about $350 a month, incl. heat, etc.


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I'm not sure why I'm posting but I feel my next step is the psych ward. Financially I guess I can't leave and emotionally I can't stay as I'm going nuts.


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Maybe you have some goo or a paperclip stuck in your keyboard.
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Told 18 and 14 y-os, $400-$500 per each one and have stuck to it. Will spend about $300 on DH. nm
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But the paper would be stuck to the floor. . .

because someone spilled Kool Aid and didn't bother to wipe it up.


Red Kool Aid.


Glad you stuck to your guns!
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two days, had hunch should leave within a few hours but stuck it out. LOL

Never eat it. Hate food on my face and stuck in my teeth, esp. in public! Gross either way. nm
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Aw come one give her a break. She said she was sorry and is willing to refund. Give her a chance to

do what is right.  If she fails to do what is right, then go about this in an adult way and not act like such a child.  "you suck"  That is so immature.


She is responding to you and you are eating her alive.  Why would she put herself out there to be treated like this if she didnt mean it. 


I am really astonished at how people can act on here.  Would you treat people like this in person?  If you do, I cant imagine you having very many friends. 


Remember we are all "HUMAN." 


 


A simple google search will give you your answer...I'd give you the answer,
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Tell him you'll give him your macros if he'll give you his Lexus, his ski cabin, and (nm)
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