Friday, May 19, 2006

[Terri]

<span style='color:#B92C15 '><span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif Welcome to http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif </span></span>

TGIF! Woo! Woo! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif

This is going to be short and hopefully sweet. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I'm exhausted tonight. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/melt.gif

Did any of you watch the Hayden hearings for the CIA yesterday? I only saw a few minutes but it looked like he was doing extremely well. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Do you marvel at headlines like I do? Here's two that caught my eye tonight. "Arkansas Mayor Out on Bond After Sex-for-Water Charge" and "Rabid Bat Bites Boy at Payless Shoe Store" I mean, just think about it. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

The runoff for New Orleans mayor is this Sunday. Just think about that. You can vote for crook 1 or crook 2. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

Words of Wisdom: ``I don't see how you can unify the United States of America unless we have a national language. English is part of our national identity. It's part of our spirit. It's part of our blood. It's part of who we are.'' ~ Lamar Alexander http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

Stuck on Stupid: "The real cost ended up being $3.8 million per mile," ~ Uncle Teddy, who who failed to mention that as the backer of Boston's "Big Dig," he cost the federal government about $1 billion per mile

God Bless our great country. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif May Freedom ever ring!

[Cheesecake]

This headline caught my eye...as it seems very disjointed:
Ethics & Gators & Planes, Oh My!

Rich Galen in Mullings.
May 18, 2006


<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">
Galen wrote today...in part....: (http://www.mullings.com)

''As if to prove that point and that some alligators will not follow the rules no matter how carefully written, Ken Ringle wrote in the WashPost,
"An alligator walked through the doggy door of a woman's house in Bradenton [Florida] and went for her golden retriever. The woman grabbed a shotgun and blazed away. The alligator escaped with a flesh wound. The neighbors heard shots and called police, who promptly cited the woman for hunting without a license."[/QUOTE]

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It's very early morning in the East...and creepin up on 12AM in the midwest...so GOOD MORNING ALL.

May your day be blessed...



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[RealDeal]

From yesterday:
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Terri & Speedway ........... * Ya done good over in the Murtha thread. *I swear he's suffering from dementia!
[/QUOTE]

Charie....what am I, chopped liver? (She sulks....)

To everyone who made suggestions for ClinCON's next book title....tysvvm!!! My personal fav tho was Speedway's...you have to go back to yesterday to read it link (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=5;t=30054;st=30).. . http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif ...(it was worth the soda stain, BTW)

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">"Arkansas Mayor Out on Bond After Sex-for-Water Charge" [/QUOTE]

She wonders....who was the thirsty party?
-OR-
"He was heard to say at a local restaurant after his bail release, 'GLASSES OF WATER ALL AROUND!!! I'M BUYIN'!!'"

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">"The real cost ended up being $3.8 million per mile,"[/QUOTE]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A fence...$3.8M/mile

No fence...$3.8M/day

Knowing we have our sovereignty back................ .priceless.
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FAIR WARNING!! ALL (WELL MOST) THREADS HAVE BEEN DULY POLLUTED!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smash.gif

Terri....I'll try NOT to http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/stirthepot.gif so much today...ok darlin?

[Wes1]

From yesterday:
Clinton just wants to touch brea$t$ and lift $kirt$. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Ohiowoman - I've been planning on going to the NRA convention also. *If I see your guys there, I'll say Hi. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I'm too tired to think about today. *Good night!

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[KatyJ]

Good morning everyone. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

I place blueberry pancakes and warm maple syrup in the warmer oven.

Thank you everyone for your support regarding work.

I don't like it when co-workers don't think about what effect it will bring to other co-workers. *My co-worker called to say she is out of town because she needed time for herself and she doesn't know, when she will be back.

A quick look around before I finish reading this last chapter. *This afternoon, I will work and submit the final lesson in this course. *Tomorrow, I will begin Principles of Management.

[javajoy]

Good morning,

I will be out of town today so see you *later this evening. Have a nice day!

Thanks for breakfast Katy, a perfect way to start the day.

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif to mking and Dan. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Javajoy
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[TGImRepublican]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Happy Friday!

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http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif Dan
Hoping you have a great day!!

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif and http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif re: all the book titles and quotes!!

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One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world.-- Jewish Proverb[/QUOTE]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif love this one, and as a parent of daughters - I could explain this http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Well, off and running .... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

[CleosMom]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">The reports of my departure have been greatly exaggerated.[/QUOTE]

Who said that?

Sorry guys - I'm not that easy to get rid of!

[Danny]

From the Rich Galen quote Cheese-cake posted:
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">The woman grabbed a shotgun and blazed away. The alligator escaped with a flesh wound. The neighbors heard shots and called police, who promptly cited the woman for hunting without a license."[/QUOTE]
They also tried to have her dog put to sleep for provoking the alligator.
<span style='font-size:7pt;line-height:100%'>I made that up, but wouldn't hold it past them.</span>

A wonderful world we live in isn't it? This alligator story in particular demonstrates how bass-ackwards our society is and operates these days. No matter what you do, you have to be extremely careful and watch every step you take, because even the slightest oversight can result into a disaster and the potential consequences are astounding.

[Granite River]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Ohiowoman - I've been planning on going to the NRA convention also. *If I see your guys there, I'll say Hi.[/QUOTE]

I’m going too and it I see your guys I’ll fire twice into the air and once into the ground. *

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world.[/QUOTE]

This is easy to explain. *If the father is that stupid the grand child gets all of their smart genes from the grandfather.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">who promptly cited the woman for hunting without a license.[/QUOTE]

I guess the gator got off because dog season is always open??

[Charie]

Sorry RD. I was gonna include you but I forgot. Murtha suffers from dementia and I suffer from short term memory loss. Most of the time when I get to the Precinct I've forgotten about 3/4 of what I wanted to say. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif for you and a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

I understand the NRA didn't exactly get a warm welcome from the Milwaukee mayor, Tom Barrett. One of the biggest conventions to ever hit town and they're acting as though someone just rode in packing DDT.

And the governor is even worse, while the AG is off finding more businesses in the state to kill.

What a place!

I'm supposed to be in the shower right now and instead here I sit pounding away on my keyboard and tangling my http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/old.gif in the keys.

Seeya Sunday.

Good to see you Faith. Can you answer my question from yesterday early evening? Post Sunday, please, if possible.

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[CleosMom]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">We had only a hundred less than this for our county Lincoln Day Dinner. Oh my.

CM, if you have time to peek back in, what kind of chatter are you hearing?

[/QUOTE]

Charie - We're having real problems recruiting volunteers, precinct delegates, etc. I spent most of last week trying to convince folks that they're important and we need them as precinct delegates. I called over 300 people - left a lot of messages - but talked to quite a few also. So far we only have about 70 precinct delegates compared to almost 300 two years ago. Most people tell me they're too busy. But I sense a real discouragement on the part of many grass roots people. Maybe Michigan is different because our economy is so bad, but there are many people that just feel let down. What I'm hearing from most of them is that they will continue to vote Republican. But they aren't willing to invest their time and energy (let alone $$$) for a cause that they feel has abandoned them.

Does this answer your question?

I'm going to be scarce for a while, but not because I'm disenchanted with GOPUSA. I just am extremely overwhelmed by life. My job is keeping me working from 7 a.m. to at least 7 p.m. every day. My Mom is getting worse - sometimes she doesn't know who I am because she thinks she has a husband and small children to care for. Sometimes she'll call me to ask for bread for potatos and she'll say "This is the number I call when I need help to take care of my family". She doesn't realize she's talking to her daughter - I've become her personal room service/911 operator. I am very tired and overwhelmed.

[CleosMom]

Okay folks! That last post is a downer isn't it? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

I guess that's one of the reasons I've been staying away (other than the fact that the simply don't have time to read and post). I don't have whatever it takes to keep my posts cheery. And I don't like feeling this way!

I'll try to get in here everyday. Maybe it will help my mood.

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[Cheesecake]

Good Morning Cleo's Mom.....I sure have been missing you......

Just a word or two, cheery or not, is helpful, once or twice a week....so we know you are STILL THERE.

I understand the caregiver exhaustion...even tho at the moment I have been enjoying a reprieve......

When you are the one ''everyone'' leans on, sometimes you have a hard time, holding everyone up.........

But.....you are Blessed with the job of caring for Mama......The Good Lord, trusts you, and HE knows you are stronger than you think you are.

God Bless and Keep the Posts a'comin'.

Love!!!

[Ohiowoman]

Good morning!

Hi, CM! We've missed you! I'm sorry to hear that your mom's worse. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

I'm not sure what's up, but I can no longer send or receive PMs. I tried to send one a few minutes ago, but received the message, "You are not allowed to use the messenger feature on this board." Was it something I said?? *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">One of the biggest conventions to ever hit town and they're acting as though someone just rode in packing DDT. [/QUOTE]
Unfortunately, that's not a surprise. Some of these anti-gun people act as though a gun is a living, evil thing that just jumps up and shoots someone of its own accord.

[CSchultz]

Good Morning!!

Well, I spent some time in the news last night, had to take a study break.

I should have kept studying.
I'm thinking of writing a letter to Senator Brownback.

"Who are you and what have you done with my Senator?"

Seems I'm not alone either, we cant even get English established as a national language.

Three million dollar a mile FENCE!!
What's it made of?? Lawyer hearts and Democrat brains??

We're there any other bidders on that contract??

SHEEEESH!!!

As you can see, I can be added to the list of those who feel abandoned.
But I will see you all at the polls.

Every person I voted for last time (With the exception of our Governor)
Won that election.
I won't be making that mistake again.

/rant

Sorry, I'm just frustrated.

About that lady and the gator.
If a burglar had broken in and was "Holding" the gator, would she still have been charged?

Just a thought.

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif mking http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif!!!!
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif Dan http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif !!!

Make it a great one!!

I'm off to the coffee pot.

See Ya!
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[Terri]

CleosMom, we understand that it is a stressful time for you. I hope you can get your mom settled somewhere that will keep her safe soon. It's really a burden to worry about a loved one's safety all the time.

It's going to be a tough year for those involved in Republican politics. I'm not surprised that volunteers are so short. They are here too and I've found myself deciding that what I do here is sometimes more important than giving extra time to Republican headquarters.

However, I live in a very conservative county where the outcome will largely be Republican. The danger is that we won't turn out in sufficient numbers to counteract Denver.

[Terri]

Private Messages.

While we're getting ready to move the forum we're doing some testing of the database and the compatibility between this software and the new.

Ordinarily that would all be done in a couple of days but since schedules are so tight some of it is being stretched out over a longer time.

Private messages are temporarily turned off. I hope we get them back before the move but I can't be sure.

Nevertheless, we have the forum for communication so let's use it. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Luckyme]

Morning all!

More http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/raincloud.gif overnight and supposed to continue all day. Enough already!!!

I thought we were going to start molting those feathers and find we are growing more instead. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Seems like a couple of posters in the Murtha thread continue to get all their news from the MSM. They need to educate themselves about what is really happening instead of what the left wants us to believe is happening. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif mking and Dan. Hope you have a very special day, surrounded by friends and loved ones.

CM <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">What I'm hearing from most of them is that they will continue to vote Republican. *But they aren't willing to invest their time and energy (let alone $$$) for a cause that they feel has abandoned them. *
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All we can do is pray the news gets better as November approaches. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crossfingers.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> I am very tired and overwhelmed. I don't have whatever it takes to keep my posts cheery. *And I don't like feeling this way! *

I'll try to get in here everyday. *Maybe it will help my mood.
[/QUOTE]
Hang in there. Things will eventually get better. I've been there and done that, although with a different situation. The precinct is helping me to get my sense of humor back and lightens my mood. Prayers and http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

I've made a fresh pot of http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/f_coffee.gif but if you're hungry, you'd better hurry up. The pancakes and syrup are almost gone. Mmmm, they are good.

[Ohiowoman]

Thanks, Terri!

[Cheesecake]

Okayyyyyyyyy.....
Im everything confooozed today...or everything I do is .....well....

I saw this in some enews in my email..and it has no link.....anyone know the stats.....is it in the forum and Im so blind? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

Anyway...
here it is:
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Illegals granted Social Security

“The Senate voted yesterday to allow illegal aliens to collect Social Security benefits based on past illegal employment -- even if the job was obtained through forged or stolen documents.”

[/QUOTE] .........

hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Terri]

It's posted in Illegal Immigration but just a short while ago, so it may not have been there when you looked, Cheesecake.

[CSchultz]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">The danger is that we won't turn out in sufficient numbers to counteract Denver.
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I agree. We did well in the last elections. It's a shame that so many of our elected representatives have turned their backs on us, but that is a risk we take as voters.

It's important that we not become so frustrated that we give up and don't go to the polls.

Right now we REALLY have the power. Now we know what kind of people we have in office, and as for the turncoats... VOTE E'M OUT!

That sends a stronger message than voting them in. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

[Cheesecake]

Now I see it...... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Thanks (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=16;t=30089)

[Terri]

Sure! I've replaced your link to an outside source with one to the forum discussion.

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[TGImRepublican]

Whew! Thanks Terri, and thanks for asking OW. I hadn't said a word because I was thinking - "Wow, if I have messed up PMing here, How on eath will I fare in the new forum?"
Glad it is not me http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bigsmile.gif

Oh CleosMom, sorry to hear that your Mother is not doing well.
I know you are a wonderful daughter; but remember, you do not have to do it all alone.
Your family is in my prayers.

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif going to wander.....

[Ben_Colder]

Let's not forget Saturday May 20th is Armed Forces Day.

Please thank those who are now serving.

[RealDeal]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">The reports of my departure have been greatly exaggerated.[/QUOTE]

Wasn't that Twain?

I just wanna let yall know how evil the rich are in Cali and how they should have to subsidize "voluntary pre-school for 4 yr olds" paid for by their "you evil rich people tax of 1.7% on incomes over 400K, or 800K for couples"...this is on our upcoming ballot.

They want our kids folks...nothing new to anyone here....and I am SURE it will pass.

BRB....gonna parouse a little.

CM...btdt...my prayers for you
(I can't take my son to visit my mom in TN this summer cuz stepdad has Altz. and won't allow me in their home, "his enemy...'you KNOW what she did'"...I have done nothing. Breaks my heart. It's bad enough that my son has no g-parents here, now we can't even visit.)

[azwhitewolf]

Ahhhh... well, I'm off to the dentist. Had a bad toothache the last few days, so I'm going to probably get something drilled, pulled or whatever.

I'll stay off the board unti I'm coherent. I promise. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Luckyme]

RealDeal <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">It's bad enough that my son has no g-parents here, now we can't even visit.[/QUOTE]
Is your mom sending him mail and talking to him on the phone? He can still get the love from her even if there can't be contact. Is it possible for her to get respite care for a few hours a day if you did go to visit? Sometimes the state will provide that. If so, you could stay nearby, act like tourists, and still visit with her.

[Luckyme]

FNC is reporting that Iran has passed a law requiring all non-muslims to wear badges to identify themselves? The excuse....so muslims will know who it is safe to shake hands with. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif They are also reporting that women are being arrested for not wearing veils. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tqrolleyes.gif

History is beginning to repeat itself. Will the world stand by and just watch what happens once again?

[KatyJ]

Hi everyone. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

I am home from work. *It was a little bit better.

If I was threatened by an alligator, I would not hesitate to make alligator burgers out of it.

I normally volunteer for my local Republican Party, but I haven't had the time. *I am very busy with work and school.

CM, prayers is going to you. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif

[KatyJ]

I am currently working on my last exam for my Principles of Marketing course. I will continue after dinner. Tomorrow, I will restart Principles of Management.

[Bud Marten]

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Well I have some good and some bad news.

The good one first, I'm getting my NEW hearing aids next week.
The bad news is, They costed me $2300.00.

More good news, you remenber that about 3 weeks ago, I had 3 teeth pulled out, leaving me woth only 4 of my own on the bottom, now I'll be able to eat meat again. Cost you ask? Only $3500.00........ ...

At age 81, is it really worth spending all that money when I'll probley only have the stuff for another year or less.

Oh well, its only money............... .

[CSchultz]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">At age 81, is it really worth spending all that money when I'll probley only have the stuff for another year or less.
[/QUOTE]

Bud, If you ever make it out my way, I'll cook you up a "T" Bone that's worth every penny my friend!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

My better half just picked up an electric ice cream maker too, no more churning butter by hand.

So fresh butter and corn with that steak!!

[RW]

Bud,

as a former worker in the dental field (from periodontics to drill and fill to surgery tech to prosthetics to orthodontia) at your age, there is nothing wrong with 1) getting a second opinion, and 2) getting removable appliances. Removeable is not the best, but they work just fine. Anything permanent is truly a waste unless you are guaranteed to live another 30 years. They do not have to be made of "dental gold". Titanium is now very cheap. GET A SECOND OPINION

Deb

[candles]

Now I understand why things seemed abit slow here, our regulars main stays are on on leave.

We all only get one set of parents we must do what we can to help them.
CM and all the others, we will do what we can to hold down the fort. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Prayers will continue.

Has anyone heard anything from FROU?
When I tried to messager her it stated it was full.

Our son finally has his moving dates. packing: May 24 - 25
loading: May 24 - 26
delivery: June 2 - 13
This is unreal, most of their items are already packed. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif It will be nice to get our house back, boxes everwhere.
As soon I they head out west I have to start redoing his old room because they will back in MI early July for a family wedding.
They will be staying here. So redoing the wood floor, retiling the ceiling and wall papering the walls; I may not be here much either.
I'm glad I got my small garden in, it is not growing do to the rain and cold weather, but it is in.

On Fox news right now they are talking about english as the natural lanuage.
The bills that just went through changed nothing.

[azwhitewolf]

Awww, Bud. Don't feel bad about that. At that point, every day is a gift. Pamper yourself and get a steak. You can't take it with you!

Not me. I had to walk away from the dentist because my insurance didn't cover the specialist I went to - after they said they did. I've got two wisdom teeth that need to be yanked, and due to an insurance technicality, didn't cover squat.

And I couldn't come up with the $950.00 they wanted to charge me beforehand. WTH has that kind of money in their wallet?

I'm ready to give the juvenile delinquent down the street a $20.00 bill and a rusty pair of pliers if he can do it right. And a hammer to knock me out. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

It used to be that if a tooth came out, I had to pay to put it in. Now I've got two that are killing me, and no-one will touch them. Argh, the irony.
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[candles]

This just in: Senate approves giving illegial SS benifits; it is going back to the house because they differ with each others bills.

SS is going broke, they are here illegially, if they paid into SS they did under a false SS number. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/withstupid.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tearhair.gif

[Terri]

I don't think the forum is slow at all. In fact, we've had a lot more posts than usual lately.

People are talking about politics in the forum threads.

Bud, quality of life is worth spending money. Being able to hear and to enjoy your food is priceless. But, I do agree that second opinions are a good idea to be sure you get the best value.

[Terri]

I've heard from two people who had trouble logging in today.

Contact me if you have any problems.

Testing of the database may be causing a few problems but I can get you fixed up if you let me know. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

[CSchultz]

Hey Terri!!
Betcha hit 35,000 posts this weekend!!
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http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whistle.gif Happy 35000th Post Day,....Dear Terriiiii.....

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(And Manyyyy Moooore!)

[Terri]

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[KatyJ]

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Susan Estrich was just on The Big Story and predicted Gore will beat http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/witch.gif in 2008 Democrat nomination for president. * Also, while eating, Fox showed a picture of http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/witch.gif, http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pinocchio.gif and Gore. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif

[RealDeal]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Is your mom sending him mail and talking to him on the phone? [/QUOTE]

Yes she does...but I had grandparents close and got to spend weekends with them, etc...plus we lived with my hubs g-pa until my son was 4...so he really misses that kind of love only grandparents give...ya know?
As for going and staying close...my mom lives in a rural area of TN...it could be done, just makes it harder...(waaaaaaaaa h, sniff, sniff)

Well, here's the OTHER big thing that I haven't brought up...your prayers please...I, too, am going through a divorce. We have been separated but living in the same home, going to counseling, hoping to make it work, but it seems it's not going to. So, it is very stressful. I am a 47 yr old housewife with a soon-to-be 8 yr old beautiful boy...and our life is going to change drastically. I have not worked outside the home (for pay) since 1995. Scary. But we have agreed that I/we will stay in this house and not start proceedings till end of summer so I can stay home with son instead of put him in full time daycare through summmer. It's all just pitiful...what can I say?

Terri~ I had to log on this morning...I don't usually have to, and since I didn't rmemeber my password, I had to get that first. Don't know what "trouble" the others had...so just an FYI from me.

Bud~ my hubs dearest g-pa was 80 when we moved in with him after his wife had to go to a nursing home for Altz...he used to say the same things about ANY investment in himself...but he lived to be 91...and was in very good health until the last 6 months...so bless you dear man, your ears and teeth too!!

OK, with that, I am off to tip toe (ha ha, fat chance) through the threads. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiho.gif

[KatyJ]

RD, prayers is heading your way.

[stormy]

Hi Ya'll,

Just a little personal trivia:

Today would have been my mother's 117th birthday. She was born on my grandmother's 25th birthday. And, my youngest granddaughter is having her 14th birthday today! My only regret is they didn't use either of their names in my granddaughter's name. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

On the local radio talk station, the question of the day is "Should English be the Official National Language"? They are getting an overwhelming "YES" in an area that is way over 90% Latin-American population! So, whatever polls you hear that are the opposite, don't believe it! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif

The callers who are calling in are also saying they don't think we should have "Bi-Lingual Classes"!! BTW, this is also a blue county! For those of you who may not know, they have never been bi-lingual--they teach the Latin children English, but they don't teach the Anglos Spanish! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

The lady who does my cooking said neither of her parents could speak English, but in a family of 14 kids, they were all encouraged to learn English and she can't even read Spanish. And, that is true of many in this area! She also said the classes should be in ENGLISH! She also keeps close tabs on the one son she still has in school! I like that! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Wolfie--how far do you live from Mexico http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif They have some of the best dentists in the world, the prices are right and you can go without an appt. I got my teeth over there for less than $500--over here, they would have been at least $2500!

CM, we have, most of us, been where you are in some form or another--you really should have your mother in some kind of facility, in my opinion, for her sake and yours! I really do know how nerve-wracking that can be! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

RealDeal, if you can possibly keep it together w/o too much rancor, it just might be worth it for your 8 yr. old, but then, I don't know your circumstances! Just another opinion. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes2.gif

Did I tell ya'll that we have a woman at the head of our border patrol down here--she certainly sounds like a "no-nonsense" type of person! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

Reckon I've said my http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twocents.gif and more and I'll get back to my http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mouse.gif killin'.

Ya'll have a good evening and night.

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[candles]

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It must be 'ME' then. I have not been here as much as I have in the past, too many things going on at once. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[Terri]

RD, I'm sorry you're having these family problems. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

On another topic, I'm glad you got your password with no problem.

Candles, it's probably that we are looking at different things. The Precinct may be slower but the Immigration threads are steaming! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

[Luckyme]

Stormy <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">RealDeal, if you can possibly keep it together w/o too much rancor, it just might be worth it for your 8 yr. old, but then, I don't know your circumstances! [/QUOTE]
I agree with a big BUT! I grew up with parents who constantly fought and threatened divorce. It would have been better if they had gone their separate ways.

One other thing about grandparents. My parents singled me out to withhold their love, and I suffered mental, emotional, and some physical abuse while my 4 siblings were well loved by them. When my sons were born, I wanted them to have grandparents so I took them to visit, but while they treated my sibling's children like beloved grandchildren, they would do mean things to mine so I finally stopped bringing my sons there. My husband's parents died while my sons were babies, so they had no grandparent experiences growing up. When my father died a few years ago, my adult children refused to go, saying they didn't even know him. They would have gone for my sake, but I told them they didn't have to.

In life, we have to deal with what we are given. I would have loved to have had loving parents and grandparents for my children but it was impossible. My children grew up knowing they were well loved by us and that was the most important gift we could give them. They didn't seem to miss not having loving grandparents as we did many things with them that grandparents might have done.

[candles]

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Me too. The one time that gets to me the most is when I over heard my dad telling other relatives about a possible divorce at one of my sisters wedding. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[candles]

Hold down the fort folks, I am soooo http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif.
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[KatyJ]

I am stuck on three exam questions. *I will go over the entire exam before leaving for work tomorrow.

I am lucky to have known one set of grandparents. *My dad's dad died before I was born and his mother died when I was four months old.

I miss my brother. *Their isn't a day that goes by without me thinking about him.

My brother, sisters and I are lucky to have loving and supporting parents.

[RW]

RD, you and I keep finding more and more stuff that we have in common!!!!!

[RealDeal]

Thank you all for your kind words, prayers, and advice...I know it comes from your hearts...and as for the grandparent issue...he doesn't really know what he is missing...it is me projecting my wishes...

[Cheesecake]

Sometimes the bones in our closets, can be stepping stones to understanding for others.......
So here goes:

Thinking about Grands.....I had AMAZING relationships with my Grandparents, and my Parents......I was an only child, blessed with caring and nurturing........act ually I think my only problem was.....my grade school..where I was teased..........I wore glasses at 6...and until contacts came out, I thought I was destined for ugliness forever..........(th ats called spoiled brat child)......they called me Fatty Four Eyes.......and I wanted to die.

But...everything at home was so wonderful........... I soon was over it.

I wanted the same loving home for my three kiddos.....but it wasnt to be so. *I overlooked a Control Freak High School Sweetheart's needs........and he took it out on our children.....I escaped with them in a yellow VW with dogs, parrots, and garbage sacks of clothes, in the dead of night.

I assumed their paternal grandparents loved them....they were kind and generous and always available........... until the divorce.

And, to get back at me, they punished my Children by threatening never to see them again, and never another Birthday Present...and other things that are so important to children. *Eventually two of my kids refused to even see the grandparents or the biological father.

I tried to force the visitations and make nice for the kids and their relatives........not hing worked.

I have one child who is still a softie...and for years he went to see his Grandmother and Grandfather...taking his wife and his son.......and she treated all of them like second class citizens.........he always forgave her....and she always let him down.

She died a couple of years ago....leaving a legacy of nastiness........... her son is nasty and so was she.
I believe it is genetic.

For 15 years my son has assumed he had made in roads with the biological father.........until .....he hears......NOTHING.

Again this Man and his family have successfully hurt this kid..........like another notch on his pistol.

My Boy told me, he finally understands .................... .

Im not so sure..........

I feel that forcing relationships just spawns grief............if it comes naturally, its wonderful.......plan ned and contrived relationships are phoney.

But these evil people, who did their best to get back at me by hurting my children, succeeded..........I was devastated *because my babies were so sad. *You can get to a Mother, through her children.

I believe I made most of this up to the kids, by some slim chance of providing the most amazing Step Family anyone could have found. *A StepFather who took them in as teens and has everyday treated all of them as if they were his very own..........and his Mother, before she died.......loved them and gave them what they had lost.

And, my Mom and Dad did all they could to spread themselves around...........my Mom is still there for my kiddos.

We all who are we are, because of where we came from.
Some things are learned...and Im grateful my kids learned nothing via biology.

[RealDeal]

RW....maybe thats why we love the 2nd ammend so much? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Mary-Lou]

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Once again, the KIDS were GREAT, the sets terrific, the technical nearly perfect, the dancing superb, the acting great , the choreography and direction wonderful.

And once again, the actual MUSICAL (Once Upon This Island) was mediocre at best. I bet they payed plenty for the licensing too. There are SO many GOOD shows on and off Broadway. It doesn't have to be Rogers and Hammerstein, but PUHleeze, can't there be at least ONE memorable song in the show?

All the more kudos to the kids for the fine job they did with such thin material. Maybe that's the idea, to give them a REAL challange. Kind of like an opera company saying "Hay guys, instead of doing Carmen or Aida this year, Let's do "Nixon in China!" http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif

[Luckyme]

Cc <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">I feel that forcing relationships just spawns grief............if it comes naturally, its wonderful.......plan ned and contrived relationships are phoney.

But these evil people, who did their best to get back at me by hurting my children, succeeded..........I was devastated *because my babies were so sad. *You can get to a Mother, through her children.
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Yes, I learned that the hard way and removed my children before they were hurt any more.

I continued to try to have a relationship with my parents until I was about 55 yo. I decided I didn't want to be a victim anymore and finally gave up which was the best decision I have ever made.

I finally realize one can only be a victim if you allow yourself to be one.

she'll be 90 yo in July, but she hasn't changed at all over the years and is as mean to me and mine as she's ever been when I see her at the family get together on Christmas Eve.

The big difference is that others have finally seen how she treats me, realize it could easily be them, and although she is respected for being Mother, she is not well liked by most in the family. I love her on some level, don't wish her harm, but she is reaping what she sowed all those years.

[stormy]

RD, I feel like I owe you an apology for commenting on your situation. It just didn't sound like you were enemies and that's the only reason I said what I did.

Please forgive me for mentioning it--obviously, I've gotten my comeuppance.

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[RealDeal]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">RD, I feel like I owe you an apology for commenting on your situation. It just didn't sound like you were enemies and that's the only reason I said what I did.

Please forgive me for mentioning it--obviously, I've gotten my comeuppance.
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Listen here sweet darlin....you may say whatever is on your heart at any time....we aren't enemies, as of yet, most of the time anyway...so no harm, no foul.

No apology necessary.

[stormy]

Well, I guess I'm not the best one to give advice since I went through the same thing---and, I won't go into the sordid details--however, I tried for years to make it work! For me, divorce was worse than death. I'm sure it doesn't affect everyone the same! There are some circumstances you just can't overcome, it seems.

I just found it interesting that out of that long post that's the only thing anyone seemed to pick up on. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

Kinda makes one think if you really want anything read, in whole, you do your posts one paragraph at a time. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Hope things turn out well for you--I will remember you in my prayers!!

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[RealDeal]

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Thank you. (kisses)

[CSchultz]

Evenin All!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

Well I'm back from school.
Round one is over.

A full day tomorrow, 8am to 9 pm.
Last day of my first year.

I will have tests on Sunday also, but as I have been called to stand in for pastors at two hurches on Sunday, the school will send my exams to my pastor here at my home church, and he will proxy me through the finals.

I hope I pass, I'd sure like to continue in school.

I keep snickering. I want to ask, "If I fail these exams to I have to go to He[[" http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

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But I havent asked that........yet.

I just love this school. It has really changed my life.

RD, I am so sorry that you are going through so much.

Personally, I do not see "Love" as a freebie.
If it were, God would not have had to command us to work at it.
"Husbands, LOVE your wives"

It takes hard work, and effort.
And you know that.

But I have also seen times when a relationship works better when people do not share the same roof.

The home I grew up in was like that.

My only advice, is that you remail calm, do not let your emotions take control of your judgement, get some sleep, stay healthy, and at all times, keep the best interest of the children in mind.

I do not know your faith, but I will be praying that the Lord brings your family, strength, wisdom, and understanding in these difficult times.

Well, I'd better put a few finishing touches on this sermon.
I have to use it twice Sunday, so it had better be good and sharp! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

See Ya!
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[RealDeal]

ty C.....I am a Bible believin saint....and on my knees continually about this...

[stormy]

Schultzie,

Was wondering if you ever used the sermon you wrote where you said it "just seemed to flow" http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif Now, I would think a message like that is likely divinely inspired--although, you said it had too much "fire and brimstone" in it--that may just be what we all need about now. Something has to wake up America!

Also, was wondering if you ever considered using what you wrote in the gopusa member topics, once, as a sermon. I thought that was fantastic--you know the one about "do we have to suffer" --remember that one http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

You are really very talented with words and phrases! All the best to you!

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