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OT:Bonus Question of the day…. 09/04/07

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Everyone wears a hat here in the winter.. I dislike them, and can never find one that looks good on me – but when it’s in the single digits with high winds – I don’t really care what I look like… Anything to keep warm. Bet you look cute in a hat. Chip :^) If by "cute" you mean weird, then I’m cute as hell. In a bag lady sort of way. No matter what hat I put on, I look homeless.. and even moreso when I go inside and have hat hair. Real bad. beats frostbitten ears, though.

I’ve seen pics of you, Sally. On the asap-m photo gallery. You’re a very attractive mature woman. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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::Do you wear hats? Never! Jackie ~*~When you find yourself the victim of other people’s bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be them~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats?

I was into baseball type hats/caps for a while but not so much lately unless it’s raining. I sometimes wear a do rag or a bandanna. My Mother and others say I look like a biker when I wear them. LOL! Tony — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? When everyone is depressed I do it tends to make them laugh so loud the depression is gone LOL. Good one, Ms. Anna. Chip

And true I look like the village idiot with any hat hehehe — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? I’m a baseball hat junkie. True story. I sleep in them, even.

Must be uncomfortable. Reminds me of the time my brother went to bed in his ice hockey uniform so he wouldn’t have to put it on the following morning before practice. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats?

husband, cat owner, (smart ass?)… — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Everyone wears a hat here in the winter.. I dislike them, and can never find one that looks good on me – but when it’s in the single digits with high winds – I don’t really care what I look like… Anything to keep warm. Bet you look cute in a hat. Chip :^)

If by "cute" you mean weird, then I’m cute as hell. In a bag lady sort of way. No matter what hat I put on, I look homeless.. and even moreso when I go inside and have hat hair. Real bad. beats frostbitten ears, though. Sally — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Do you wear hats?

Yes, I sometimes wear a broad-brimmed straw hat, because I’m pretty bald and have to keep from becoming sumburned on top. :-( Dennis — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats?

I’m famous, or possibly infamous, for my hat. My daughter brought a new friend home from high school, who turned out to live only half a dozen blocks from us. (Unusual, because we’re well outside the normal zone for that school.) When I got home, and walked in, she looked up and said, "Oh my god, it’s the hat man!" She and her father had been talking about, "That guy who walks past in the hat" for years. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hi, Phillip. LOL! Guess you had to be someone’s dad…

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? I’m famous, or possibly infamous, for my hat. My daughter brought a new friend home from high school, who turned out to live only half a dozen blocks from us. (Unusual, because we’re well outside the normal zone for that school.) When I got home, and walked in, she looked up and said, "Oh my god, it’s the hat man!" She and her father had been talking about, "That guy who walks past in the hat" for years. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? I’m a baseball hat junkie. True story. I sleep in them, even. Must be uncomfortable. Reminds me of the time my brother went to bed in his ice hockey uniform so he wouldn’t have to put it on the following morning before practice. Chip

LOL about your brother, Chip. :~) Actually, I like to sleep in baseball hats because it keeps my wisps of hair from tickling and itching my face. I always sleep with a fan on me or my nose gets all stuffed up and I’ve got long hair. Naturally my hair brushes my face and sometimes I will scratch my face or neck open in my sleep. Other times, without a hat, I just can’t sleep and then I get an onset of anxiety. I’ll take the hat, please! :~) kili — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? Jackie ~*~~*~When you find yourself the victim of other people’s bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be them~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats?

No. Mary — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I wear warm hats in the Winter. Di

09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? Jackie

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I wear warm hats in the Winter.

You’ve reminded me. I wear hats in the winter some of the time. Mary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? Jackie — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? Jackie

no hats for me – i try to keep a cool head — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Only in the winter when it’s extremely cold or snowing away. smiles, Elise

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? Jackie ~*~~*~When you find yourself the victim of other people’s bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be them~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? No hats for me. They mess up what hair I have left Simon

Ha, wait until I start chemo. We’ll have a daily hair-count contest!!!! :~) kili — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats?

I’m a baseball hat junkie. True story. I sleep in them, even. kili — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats?

When everyone is depressed I do it tends to make them laugh so loud the depression is gone — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats?

I have to. Medications taken over the years have made my skin more sensitive to the sun’s rays. — Ron P Member of the invisible generation — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats?

Never used to. But now wear a baseball hat in the sun so I don’t get skin cancer on top of my bald head. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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09/04/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you wear hats? When everyone is depressed I do it tends to make them laugh so loud the depression is gone

LOL. Good one, Ms. Anna. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Bet you look cute in a hat. Chip :^) — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hairless update and guilt at work

admin — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – [...] Part of the problem is my client is not only a high-powered lawyer, but he nit picks away at really small problems at the same time I’m trying to solve the big issues. I put the new OS under the file WINXP instead of WINDOWS. After spending hours on the computer he immediately wanted to delete the WINXP folder when he saw it. This is part of my problem. He would have deleted Windows. Aha! Might have solved your problem with his behaviour if you’d let him delete Windows… you could have installed some obscure, unfriendly Linux distro instead!

Well, he’s still pissed about that new folder, but I’d rather not spend my valuable time in court, thank you. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – [...] Part of the problem is my client is not only a high-powered lawyer, but he nit picks away at really small problems at the same time I’m trying to solve the big issues. I put the new OS under the file WINXP instead of WINDOWS. After spending hours on the computer he immediately wanted to delete the WINXP folder when he saw it. This is part of my problem. He would have deleted Windows. Aha! Might have solved your problem with his behaviour if you’d let him delete Windows… you could have installed some obscure, unfriendly Linux distro instead!

Welll… that could be pretty annoying but he might have less time to delete his OS! — Vashti — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A good hat is vital for the no hair thing. Yes, hats do become important. I actually spent some time looking into hat options over the last two years. There are plenty of great hats, but they are often expensive. The first inexpensive solution I tried was a straw weave, wide brimmed hat from K-Mart ($12). It didn’t look bad and the open weave allowed nice air flow (good for hot days). However, the open weave didn’t offer the best protection from direct sunlight and the hat was a bother to carry around when I wasn’t wearing it. Billed caps (baseball caps) are inexpensive and good at keeping the sun out of your eyes, but they offer little protection for most of the face, ears and neck. Currently, I only use billed caps on very cold days when I’ll be pulling a hood over them. My favorite solution so far is survival hats (like fishing hats). Only about $10 at the Army-Navy surplus store. All-round brim for good sun protection and even a chin strap for windy weather (if not windy, just let the strap dangle behind your head). They are also collapsible, so not much of a bother when not in use. Overall, very practical, which is why you see so many soldiers and scientists using them in the field. My local Army-Navy store sells them in both solid colors and camouflage patterns. Generally, light colors heat up less in the sun, so buy light to stay cool or dark to stay warm. Best Wishes, Arthur

I think some people call them "bucket" hats. On real sunny days when I go for a hike I wear one with a Martin Guitar logo stitched into it. Pretty much protects everything, but lately I’ve just been grabbing a handful of sunscreen and rubbing all over my head. The extra left on my hands goes all over my face and ears. However, living at a ski resort I can tell you it’s true you lose a lot of heat from your head. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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A good hat is vital for the no hair thing. Yes, hats do become important. I actually spent some time looking into hat options over the last two years. There are plenty of great hats, but they are often expensive.

[little snip] My favorite solution so far is survival hats (like fishing hats). Only about $10 at the Army-Navy surplus store. All-round brim for good sun protection and even a chin strap for windy weather (if not windy, just let the strap dangle behind your head). They are also collapsible, so not much of a bother when not in use. Overall, very practical, which is why you see so many soldiers and scientists using them in the field. My local Army-Navy store sells them in both solid colors and camouflage patterns. Generally, light colors heat up less in the sun, so buy light to stay cool or dark to stay warm.

I think my mother has a hat like that for the summer. What I meant though was a good winter hat: when I was shorn it was below freezing out and I didn’t even own a hat. Brain popsicle! — Vashti — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A good hat is vital for the no hair thing. Yes, hats do become important. I actually spent some time looking into hat options over the last two years. There are plenty of great hats, but they are often expensive. The first inexpensive solution I tried was a straw weave, wide brimmed hat from K-Mart ($12). It didn’t look bad and the open weave allowed nice air flow (good for hot days). However, the open weave didn’t offer the best protection from direct sunlight and the hat was a bother to carry around when I wasn’t wearing it. Billed caps (baseball caps) are inexpensive and good at keeping the sun out of your eyes, but they offer little protection for most of the face, ears and neck. Currently, I only use billed caps on very cold days when I’ll be pulling a hood over them. My favorite solution so far is survival hats (like fishing hats). Only about $10 at the Army-Navy surplus store. All-round brim for good sun protection and even a chin strap for windy weather (if not windy, just let the strap dangle behind your head). They are also collapsible, so not much of a bother when not in use. Overall, very practical, which is why you see so many soldiers and scientists using them in the field. My local Army-Navy store sells them in both solid colors and camouflage patterns. Generally, light colors heat up less in the sun, so buy light to stay cool or dark to stay warm. Best Wishes, Arthur

Arthur, My dad wore a hat similar to that sometimes, at least it looked like that when he came in out of the rain. Remember when men wore hats?? like… most all men, especially men in suits. I say you start a fad. I like hats like that. They are classy. Sally — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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A good hat is vital for the no hair thing.

Yes, hats do become important. I actually spent some time looking into hat options over the last two years. There are plenty of great hats, but they are often expensive. The first inexpensive solution I tried was a straw weave, wide brimmed hat from K-Mart ($12). It didn’t look bad and the open weave allowed nice air flow (good for hot days). However, the open weave didn’t offer the best protection from direct sunlight and the hat was a bother to carry around when I wasn’t wearing it. Billed caps (baseball caps) are inexpensive and good at keeping the sun out of your eyes, but they offer little protection for most of the face, ears and neck. Currently, I only use billed caps on very cold days when I’ll be pulling a hood over them. My favorite solution so far is survival hats (like fishing hats). Only about $10 at the Army-Navy surplus store. All-round brim for good sun protection and even a chin strap for windy weather (if not windy, just let the strap dangle behind your head). They are also collapsible, so not much of a bother when not in use. Overall, very practical, which is why you see so many soldiers and scientists using them in the field. My local Army-Navy store sells them in both solid colors and camouflage patterns. Generally, light colors heat up less in the sun, so buy light to stay cool or dark to stay warm. Best Wishes, Arthur — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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[...] Part of the problem is my client is not only a high-powered lawyer, but he nit picks away at really small problems at the same time I’m trying to solve the big issues. I put the new OS under the file WINXP instead of WINDOWS. After spending hours on the computer he immediately wanted to delete the WINXP folder when he saw it. This is part of my problem. He would have deleted Windows.

Aha! Might have solved your problem with his behaviour if you’d let him delete Windows… you could have installed some obscure, unfriendly Linux distro instead!

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So flaunt your bad bald self, Arthur! If I thought I could get away with it, I’d go for the really short look.

Some time ago I got fed up with looking after long hair and got the lot cut off against my SO’s wishes… he thought it’d look awful but now he’s the first to say when I need to get it trimmed again. When cut it’s just a few cm at the longest. The only thing easier and nicer than this is the bald look but little old ladies give you nasty looks when you’ve got kids, are female and have no hair.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sheldon, I think the bald look is hot. I keep trying to get my husband to shave his head but he wants to wait until he starts losing his hair. What kind of crazy talk is that ? I can relate to your husband completely. Watching my own hair start to thin sort of freaked me out for a while. As a last fling, I let my hair grow long for several years while I still could. My pony tail was at least a foot long. Eventually, however, I got tired of managing all that hair and it just felt too warm during the Summer. Also, I was doing more public speaking and image issues came into play. Once I went back to short hair, I slowly embraced shorter and shorter hair cuts. Now I just have a hint of hair that I trim down every few days. Feels great and low matenance. So, even though it wasn’t my first choice and Nature kind of pushed me into it, I slowly embraced baldness and was surprised how much I like it. Best Wishes, Arthur I know, I just tease him about it because I really do like the bald look. We’re not even sure he’ll go bald, but his hairline has receded slightly. Not enough that anyone who didn’t know him from before would notice, but pictures from back then reveal it. I’m thinking of so many bald, or mostly bald guys who look great: Bruce Willis, Patrick Stewart, Vin Diesel, Nick Cage (when he isn’t wearing ridiculous hairpieces), and the list goes on. It’s funny, but I honestly think they look better bald then they ever did with hair (if I ever saw them with hair).

I watch the Hair Club commercials, and I swear a lot of those guys looked better before they got the transplants. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Do you have to worry about your head getting sunburned now? I’ve thought about getting my head shaved.

The sunscreen is easier to apply when your head is completely shaved. Don’t you have any IT guys at work who can fix your computer problems (and maybe cause more ;^))? If you explain more about your cyber problems I’m sure there are people here who will be able to figure it out.

I’m the idependent IT guy here in town. I talked to some other techs and they are with me on this one — it would be a mess for anyone. I just try to make sure I’ve got plenty of backups. I finally did what’s called a parallel install of the OS and things are coming together nicely. Not completely finished, but should be able to sleep better tonight. Part of the problem is my client is not only a high-powered lawyer, but he nit picks away at really small problems at the same time I’m trying to solve the big issues. I put the new OS under the file WINXP instead of WINDOWS. After spending hours on the computer he immediately wanted to delete the WINXP folder when he saw it. This is part of my problem. He would have deleted Windows. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – — Doug Well, so far the reviews have been good on my shaved head. So good I got a new Norelco razor so it will conform to the curves of my head. Cordless, too, so the wire will stay out of my face. I get the impression that most "girls" either like lots of hair or no hair. It’s that odd place in the middle where you are officially bald but still have that hair wreath around the sides they don’t like. And I did keep it very short, with no thoughts of doing combover. Heck, a lot of people are shaving their heads now, so may as well take advantage of it while it’s "in." I could play in a rock band with 20 year olds and nobody would know. On a serious note, I’m a bit over my head at work with some very serious computer problems I’m trying to solve. I know it’s not my fault, but I still absorb the guilt when something unexpected happens and my hands are on the computer. It’s a lot like borrowing someone’s car and while it’s parked it gets hit, and even though it’s not your fault you still feel guilty about it. Anyway, I think if it wasn’t for the meds I would have jumped out at window by now — or thrown the computer out the window. Thanks. Sheldon — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Do you have to worry about your head getting sunburned now? I’ve thought about getting my head shaved. Don’t you have any IT guys at work who can fix your computer problems (and maybe cause more ;^))? If you explain more about your cyber problems I’m sure there are people here who will be able to figure it out. — Doug

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I know, I just tease him about it because I really do like the bald look. We’re not even sure he’ll go bald, but his hairline has receded slightly. Not enough that anyone who didn’t know him from before would notice, but pictures from back then reveal it. I’m thinking of so many bald, or mostly bald guys who look great: Bruce Willis, Patrick Stewart, Vin Diesel, Nick Cage (when he isn’t wearing ridiculous hairpieces), and the list goes on. It’s funny, but I honestly think they look better bald then they ever did with hair (if I ever saw them with hair). So flaunt your bad bald self, Arthur! If I thought I could get away with it, I’d go for the really short look. Love, Dawn — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Sheldon, I think the bald look is hot. I keep trying to get my husband to shave his head but he wants to wait until he starts losing his hair. What kind of crazy talk is that ?

I can relate to your husband completely. Watching my own hair start to thin sort of freaked me out for a while. As a last fling, I let my hair grow long for several years while I still could. My pony tail was at least a foot long. Eventually, however, I got tired of managing all that hair and it just felt too warm during the Summer. Also, I was doing more public speaking and image issues came into play. Once I went back to short hair, I slowly embraced shorter and shorter hair cuts. Now I just have a hint of hair that I trim down every few days. Feels great and low matenance. So, even though it wasn’t my first choice and Nature kind of pushed me into it, I slowly embraced baldness and was surprised how much I like it. Best Wishes, Arthur — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well, so far the reviews have been good on my shaved head. So good I got a new Norelco razor so it will conform to the curves of my head. Cordless, too, so the wire will stay out of my face. I get the impression that most "girls" either like lots of hair or no hair. It’s that odd place in the middle where you are officially bald but still have that hair wreath around the sides they don’t like. And I did keep it very short, with no thoughts of doing combover. Heck, a lot of people are shaving their heads now, so may as well take advantage of it while it’s "in." I could play in a rock band with 20 year olds and nobody would know. Funny, I used to wear hats all the time and now I don’t wear them at all, except to protect me from the sun. I had my annual checkup at the dermatologist, and as for the Rollerblading, at least I had a lot of bruises to talk about. On a serious note, I’m a bit over my head at work with some very serious computer problems I’m trying to solve. I know it’s not my fault, but I still absorb the guilt when something unexpected happens and my hands are on the computer. It’s a lot like borrowing someone’s car and while it’s parked it gets hit, and even though it’s not your fault you still feel guilty about it. Anyway, I think if it wasn’t for the meds I would have jumped out at window by now — or thrown the computer out the window. Thanks. Sheldon Hair wreaths are okay by me. My dad had one. Toupees are silly and comb overs completely unnecessary (and kind of funny when the wind blows)…but any amount of hair or not makes not one iota of difference to me. I’m more concerned with the heart and the value system of a guy than what grows or doesn’t grow out of his head. that’s silly to me. I could say more, but I’ll just tell Deirdre the rest of that one. Sheldon, I’m happy you are getting comfortable with your new look. Men are kind of lucky like that – you can grow beards, and moustaches and shave your heads and all kinds of stuff. Women don’t get as many options! Its cool people like your new look. No more hiding inside, now. Go out and strut. Good luck with the computer problems. If you get stuck, you can email me, I’ll put you in touch with my son, he’s a tech and works for free. Take care, Sally

I know a lot of women who can pull off a bald look or really, really, short hair. Just depends on the girl. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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May as well take advantage of it while I can. I hope the work stress lets up a bit on you. Thank god for our meds Jackie ~*~I still have bad days. But that’s okay. I used to have bad years~*~

This problem may turn into a bad year if I don’t get it solved soon. Thanks. Sheldon — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Well, so far the reviews have been good on my shaved head.

Hurray!

Don’t forget the sunscreen. I’m serious. Skin cancer atop the dome is not good. I had my annual checkup at the dermatologist, and as for the Rollerblading, at least I had a lot of bruises to talk about. On a serious note, I’m a bit over my head at work with some very serious computer problems I’m trying to solve. I know it’s not my fault, but I still absorb the guilt when something unexpected happens and my hands are on the computer. It’s a lot like borrowing someone’s car and while it’s parked it gets hit, and even though it’s not your fault you still feel guilty about it. Anyway, I think if it wasn’t for the meds I would have jumped out at window by now — or thrown the computer out the window. Thanks. Sheldon

O blessed meds, oh meds divine, I will not jump, I’m not a chump. That’s my hymn for this evening. Amen. It is universally agreed that throwing a computer out the window is preferable to suicide. Taking a sledge hammer to one is more fun, though. Deirdre — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hi, Sheldon, You are right, more and more men are shaving their heads. I think it looks good on men and beats a toupee. Hope you get the computer problems solved. Thank goodness for our meds… smiles, Elise

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Sheldon, I think the bald look is hot. I keep trying to get my husband to shave his head but he wants to wait until he starts losing his hair. What kind of crazy talk is that ? Try not to worry too much about the computer, if you can avoid it. They have minds of their own and I swear mine is out to get me…LOL. Love, Dawn — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well, so far the reviews have been good on my shaved head. So good I got a new Norelco razor so it will conform to the curves of my head. Cordless, too, so the wire will stay out of my face. I get the impression that most "girls" either like lots of hair or no hair. It’s that odd place in the middle where you are officially bald but still have that hair wreath around the sides they don’t like. And I did keep it very short, with no thoughts of doing combover. Heck, a lot of people are shaving their heads now, so may as well take advantage of it while it’s "in." I could play in a rock band with 20 year olds and nobody would know. Funny, I used to wear hats all the time and now I don’t wear them at all, except to protect me from the sun. I had my annual checkup at the dermatologist, and as for the Rollerblading, at least I had a lot of bruises to talk about. On a serious note, I’m a bit over my head at work with some very serious computer problems I’m trying to solve. I know it’s not my fault, but I still absorb the guilt when something unexpected happens and my hands are on the computer. It’s a lot like borrowing someone’s car and while it’s parked it gets hit, and even though it’s not your fault you still feel guilty about it. Anyway, I think if it wasn’t for the meds I would have jumped out at window by now — or thrown the computer out the window. Thanks. Sheldon

Hair wreaths are okay by me. My dad had one. Toupees are silly and comb overs completely unnecessary (and kind of funny when the wind blows)…but any amount of hair or not makes not one iota of difference to me. I’m more concerned with the heart and the value system of a guy than what grows or doesn’t grow out of his head. that’s silly to me. I could say more, but I’ll just tell Deirdre the rest of that one. Sheldon, I’m happy you are getting comfortable with your new look. Men are kind of lucky like that – you can grow beards, and moustaches and shave your heads and all kinds of stuff. Women don’t get as many options! Its cool people like your new look. No more hiding inside, now. Go out and strut. Good luck with the computer problems. If you get stuck, you can email me, I’ll put you in touch with my son, he’s a tech and works for free. Take care, Sally — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Well, so far the reviews have been good on my shaved head. So good I got a new Norelco razor so it will conform to the curves of my head. Cordless, too, so the wire will stay out of my face. I get the impression that most "girls" either like lots of hair or no hair. It’s that odd place in the middle where you are officially bald but still have that hair wreath around the sides they don’t like. And I did keep it very short, with no thoughts of doing combover. Heck, a lot of people are shaving their heads now, so may as well take advantage of it while it’s "in." I could play in a rock band with 20 year olds and nobody would know. Funny, I used to wear hats all the time and now I don’t wear them at all, except to protect me from the sun. I had my annual checkup at the dermatologist, and as for the Rollerblading, at least I had a lot of bruises to talk about. On a serious note, I’m a bit over my head at work with some very serious computer problems I’m trying to solve. I know it’s not my fault, but I still absorb the guilt when something unexpected happens and my hands are on the computer. It’s a lot like borrowing someone’s car and while it’s parked it gets hit, and even though it’s not your fault you still feel guilty about it. Anyway, I think if it wasn’t for the meds I would have jumped out at window by now — or thrown the computer out the window. Thanks. Sheldon — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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OT FLoradites

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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How are you faring? Thank you for being concerned. Myself, Mr. Pumpkin, Aggie Marble, and

Victor Velcro are in Central Florida, 22 miles East of Disney World. We did not have any problems at all as none of the hurricane winds came up this far. DH, David, who drives a tractor trailer, was in South Florida when Katrina struck. Winds were blowing the trucks around dangerously. David made some phone calls and was able to locate an empty building that would hold three trucks so he and two other drivers were under cover and protected, praying that the cover would remain until the worst of the winds passed. It did. We feel terrible for those who lost their lives, those who were injured and lost homes. For so many years Florida had a "pass" on hurricanes. No longer. Charleen

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Purrs for the safety of *everyone* in the new path of the hurricane would be greatly appreciated.

Absolutely! Tom and I were just talking about that and how we hope NOLA is spared. — Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)

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So glad to hear you and DH are safe. Purrs for anyone affected already, or about to be. Stay safe, everyone. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website)

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What she said. It reminds me to be thankful for the climate in the UK. No hurricanes since 1987. No earthquakes, only the occasional tremour which does no more harm than make the floor wobble and rattle the cups and saucers. Okay, it rains a lot..and the weather here is seldom the same from one day to another – hence one of our favourite topics to discuss is the weather We don’t get the extremes of temperature some other countries experience. The lowest I recall was as I mentioned in another thread, -16C which was hard on me as I don’t have central heating as such. If the temperature is below freezing for more than a week, the most vulnerable people on state benefits get an extra payment for fuel. The highest temperature I can remember is 31C, a couple of years ago at the beginning of August. Just in time for me to get used to it before I went to Germany in the middle of that month, where I nearly fried. I was there for nearly two weeks and it was more than 30C every single day. 90+F! There had been no rain for ages in that particular region, so I promised I would bring some with me. Sure enough, we were out birdwatching in a remote area with no shelter for miles, dressed for the heat when it suddenly began to throw it down, like a cloudburst. "I told you the rain would follow me" I said as we crouched down trying to cover ourselves with a flimsy light cardigan I had on to protect myself from sunburn. Tweed

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Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for everyone affected, — Polonca & Soncek

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How are you faring? I was going to post a similar message about Hurricane Katrina when my computer told me the news this morning. It also said that 2.4 million people there were now without electricity, so I thought they might not be able to tell us yet. Sending keep safe wishes to all who live in its path. Tweed

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I’m so very sorry to hear that. Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for everyone’s safety, — Polonca & Soncek

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How are you faring? I’m very worried about friends and family in New Orleans. Katrina (now a category 3) is projected to hit just east of the mouth of the Mississippi – the worst possible place since the storm surge (projected at 10 feet or more) will "back up" the river and dump millions of tons of water into the city (which is 10 feet below sea level)! They’re already talking about evacuating St. Bernard Parish, so I may end up with a house full of refugees again. I just hope the 25 hour (normally 6 hour), stuck-in-traffic drive from last time doesn’t discourage them from getting the hell out of there!! Purrs for the safety of *everyone* in the new path of the hurricane would be greatly appreciated. Hugs, CatNipped

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How are you faring? Thank you for being concerned. Myself, Mr. Pumpkin, Aggie Marble, and Victor Velcro are in Central Florida, 22 miles East of Disney World. We did not have any problems at all as none of the hurricane winds came up this far. DH, David, who drives a tractor trailer, was in South Florida when Katrina struck. Winds were blowing the trucks around dangerously. David made some phone calls and was able to locate an empty building that would hold three trucks so he and two other drivers were under cover and protected, praying that the cover would remain until the worst of the winds passed. It did. We feel terrible for those who lost their lives, those who were injured and lost homes. For so many years Florida had a "pass" on hurricanes. No longer. Charleen So glad to hear you and DH are safe. Purrs for anyone affected already, or about to be. Stay safe, everyone. Ginger-lyn What she said. It reminds me to be thankful for the climate in the UK. No hurricanes since 1987. No earthquakes, only the occasional tremour which does no more harm than make the floor wobble and rattle the cups and saucers. Okay, it rains a lot..and the weather here is seldom the same from one day to another – hence one of our favourite topics to discuss is the weather We don’t get the extremes of temperature some other countries experience. The lowest I recall was as I mentioned in another thread, -16C which was hard on me as I don’t have central heating as such. If the temperature is below freezing for more than a week, the most vulnerable people on state benefits get an extra payment for fuel. The highest temperature I can remember is 31C, a couple of years ago at the beginning of August. Just in time for me to get used to it before I went to Germany in the middle of that month, where I nearly fried. I was there for nearly two weeks and it was more than 30C every single day. 90+F! There had been no rain for ages in that particular region, so I promised I would bring some with me. Sure enough, we were out birdwatching in a remote area with no shelter for miles, dressed for the heat when it suddenly began to throw it down, like a cloudburst. "I told you the rain would follow me" I said as we crouched down trying to cover ourselves with a flimsy light cardigan I had on to protect myself from sunburn. Tweed

But I’ve been told by Brit friends that it is that moisture in your fog and humidity that helps give you that beautiful complexion. In my country too many people, especially the young, don’t consider the sun the enemy of their skin it really is; your climate protects you from its harm. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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We don’t get fog that often, it’s mainly a November thing. My friend Stephen who looked after some of my chickens while I was in hosp is a landscape gardener in his early 40’s. He now has skin cancer from not protecting himself from the sun over the years. Tweed

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I had a skin cancer taken off my hand last week and I never was much of a sun worshiper. Fair skinned people have about a 25% chance of getting a skin cancer over the course of a lifetime. Much of the damage from the sun occurs in childhood.

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How are you faring?

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How are you faring?

I was going to post a similar message about Hurricane Katrina when my computer told me the news this morning. It also said that 2.4 million people there were now without electricity, so I thought they might not be able to tell us yet. Sending keep safe wishes to all who live in its path. Tweed

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How are you faring?

I’m very worried about friends and family in New Orleans. Katrina (now a category 3) is projected to hit just east of the mouth of the Mississippi – the worst possible place since the storm surge (projected at 10 feet or more) will "back up" the river and dump millions of tons of water into the city (which is 10 feet below sea level)! They’re already talking about evacuating St. Bernard Parish, so I may end up with a house full of refugees again. I just hope the 25 hour (normally 6 hour), stuck-in-traffic drive from last time doesn’t discourage them from getting the hell out of there!! Purrs for the safety of *everyone* in the new path of the hurricane would be greatly appreciated. Hugs, CatNipped

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man can become god if ,,,

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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man can become god if only top 1% are allowed to reproduce. current world population is 6.5 billion. allow only 65 million to reproduce.

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world’s strongest liquor Everclear (by David sherman corporation) http://www.webtender.com/db/ingred/71

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Heat as an appitite suppressant

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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"Gregory Morrow" We also don’t have air conditioned homes here, although big offices buildings do and increasingly trains too. Many US trains were air – conditioned by c. 1940 or so. Are Europeans too stupid to realise the need for air conditioning? — Best Greg

We do tend to have a higher regard to saving the planet! Rachael – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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Me too, we tend to indulge on more frozen treats, BBQ’s and take out. When it’s too cold I drink too much hot chocolate. There really isn’t a time when I eat more or less based on the temperature!

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We also don’t have air conditioned homes here, although big offices buildings do and increasingly trains too.

Many US trains were air – conditioned by c. 1940 or so. Are Europeans too stupid to realise the need for air conditioning? — Best Greg

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Chris schreef: Has anyone else noticed that they eat less when it’s hot? We have had a few very hot days here in the Netherlands, and I’ve found myself spontaneously skipping my afternoon snack. Maybe it’s because you don’t need as much energy to keep your body temperature up, when it’s almost 30

OT:Question of the day…. 4/29/05

admin — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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this is what I got: "We’re sorry, the page you have requested is not available." I have a dial-up connection and downloading one Beatle song several years ago took me 1/2 hour. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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::If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you ::take with you and why? 1) lots of books 2) lots of music 3) my meds 4) diet Dr.Pepper

I’m getting addicted to diet Dr. Pepper. I drink 2 or 3 of those per day. 5) It`s a toss up between matches to make a fire so I can cook and keep warm or a battery operated vibrator

Women sure seem to love those vibrators. :) On a medical group I post to, one woman said she perferred her vibrator to her BF. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Jackie, I don’t think # 5 would be necessary since I’d be on the other side of the island and I have one permanently attached. So bring matches. LJ

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – ::If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you ::take with you and why? 1) lots of books 2) lots of music 3) my meds 4) diet Dr.Pepper 5) It`s a toss up between matches to make a fire so I can cook and keep warm or a battery operated vibrator Jackie ~*~I`m an angel! Honest The horns are just there to keep my halo up straight~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Talking about which: I stumbled upon a site where you can dowload countless GD live shows from 1965-1995 (when Jerry Garcia died). They have an average of about 80 or more shows a year. Wow! www.archive.org/audio/etree this is what I got: "We’re sorry, the page you have requested is not available." I have a dial-up connection and downloading one Beatle song several years ago took me 1/2 hour.

Remove the /etree from the end and you will get in — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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thanks, it is a site i know well… i cant keep enough blanks around as i have broadband .. thanks brian

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – a radio, a girl, and soap. hehe no Grateful Dead music? :) Chip Talking about which: I stumbled upon a site where you can dowload countless GD live shows from 1965-1995 (when Jerry Garcia died). They have an average of about 80 or more shows a year. Wow! www.archive.org/audio/etree P. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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::I’m getting addicted to diet Dr. Pepper. I drink 2 or 3 of those per day. It is one of the only diet sodas that doesn`t taste like diet to me. I recently tried Pepsi One and was surprised at how good it tasted. I believe it is made with Splenda. I`m hoping more and more diet sodas will start using Splenda. I think it tastes much better than aspartame. I try and limit myself to one diet soda per day, some days I have none, because I am worried about triggering a migraine. I use to get wicked migraines after consuming aspartame. I don`t know why that doesn`t happen anymore, perhaps because I`m taking toprol which blocks the migraines. ::Women sure seem to love those vibrators. :) On a medical group I post to, ::one woman said she perferred her vibrator to her BF. LOL! I can understand why Vibrators don`t leave the toilet seat up nor do they make messes all over the house Jackie ~*~I`m an angel! Honest The horns are just there to keep my halo up straight~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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www.archive.org/audio/etree this is what I got: "We’re sorry, the page you have requested is not available." I have a dial-up connection and downloading one Beatle song several years ago took me 1/2 hour. Remove the /etree from the end and you will get in

Thanks for the tip, Ron. I did get in. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I would take; 1. A lovely brunette. 2. A lovely blonde. 3. A dog. 4. 5 Cases of Scotch. 5. 5 cases of Aspirin. Be well. LJ

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 4/29/05: Today`s question is being brought to you by our very own Vanessa If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why? Assuming that food and water are in abundance, I would only take, swim fins, snorkel, mask, a big umbrella for shade and a comfortable lounge chair. I would pass the days swimming around watching the fish undisturbed by anything man-made that wasn’t absolutely necessary. Civilization’s intrusion in any form be damned. After 6 months, I might even hide on anyone coming to rescue me. — Ron P Sometimes you’re the windshield:) Sometimes you’re the bug:( Either way it is a mess!! newdoverman at yahoo dot ca — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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a radio, a girl, and soap. hehe

no Grateful Dead music? :) Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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4/29/05: Today`s question is being brought to you by our very own Vanessa If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why?

I wouldn’t take anything. I’d just enjoy the peace, and looking for food and water. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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4/29/05: Today`s question is being brought to you by our very own Vanessa If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why?

Heck – I’d just be glad to actually *be* there. A desert island sounds a lot like heaven to me — _TJ_ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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cough, that was a given hehehe. that is attached to my blood stream.. brian

a radio, a girl, and soap. hehe no Grateful Dead music? :) Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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that is so true. imagine having everything that you need to survive and to be left alone. it would feel very good for a while i assume. brian s.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 4/29/05: Today`s question is being brought to you by our very own Vanessa If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why? Heck – I’d just be glad to actually *be* there. A desert island sounds a lot like heaven to me — _TJ_ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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::If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you ::take with you and why? 1) lots of books 2) lots of music 3) my meds 4) diet Dr.Pepper 5) It`s a toss up between matches to make a fire so I can cook and keep warm or a battery operated vibrator Jackie ~*~I`m an angel! Honest The horns are just there to keep my halo up straight~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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a radio, a girl, and soap. hehe no Grateful Dead music? :) Chip

Talking about which: I stumbled upon a site where you can dowload countless GD live shows from 1965-1995 (when Jerry Garcia died). They have an average of about 80 or more shows a year. Wow! www.archive.org/audio/etree P. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Jacqueline wrote : If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why?

Lessee… 1) My meds, of course, 2) Sunscreen and a hat for my bald head. :- 3) Lots of books to read. 4) A computer, to write, do engineering calculations, work on mysterious manuscripts, and surf, 5) CDs and a CD player to listen to music. Dennis — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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a radio, a girl, and soap. hehe brian s.

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– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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4/29/05: Today`s question is being brought to you by our very own Vanessa If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why?

Assuming that food and water are in abundance, I would only take, swim fins, snorkel, mask, a big umbrella for shade and a comfortable lounge chair. I would pass the days swimming around watching the fish undisturbed by anything man-made that wasn’t absolutely necessary. Civilization’s intrusion in any form be damned. After 6 months, I might even hide on anyone coming to rescue me. — Ron P Sometimes you’re the windshield:) Sometimes you’re the bug:( Either way it is a mess!! newdoverman at yahoo dot ca — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hello (((Everyone))) . 5 things huh…..OK Number 1 I would take my mind…..well it would be nice to have it back again…..I miss it . Number 2 A sweet sexy librarian lady with an interest for experimentation ( Ooooo Think of the fun we could have LOL ) Number 3 A very fancy cruise liner with crew just incase the sweet lady and I had a hankering for home Number 4 I would also like to take the powers of creation and magic so if there was anything I forgot to take with me I could create it LOL. ship with me having god like powers…….4 is more than enough for me….Who needs 5 LOL. (((Mellow Gentle Squishes))) to you and all whom you Love – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Jacqueline wrote : If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why? Lessee… 1) My meds, of course, 2) Sunscreen and a hat for my bald head. :- 3) Lots of books to read. 4) A computer, to write, do engineering calculations, work on mysterious manuscripts, and surf, 5) CDs and a CD player to listen to music. Dennis

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Graff, you are so bad!!! LOL I am sure I speak for all of us when I say I miss seeing you and hope you will be around more often in the future. I know you are enjoying that motorcycle. Here in South Alabama the weather is PERFECT for riding. My daughter’s husband bought a Harley and he rides every Saturday. Take care, Graff. Vicki (Sending lots and lots of mellow squishes your way!)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello (((Everyone))) . 5 things huh…..OK Number 1 I would take my mind…..well it would be nice to have it back again…..I miss it . Number 2 A sweet sexy librarian lady with an interest for experimentation ( Ooooo Think of the fun we could have LOL ) Number 3 A very fancy cruise liner with crew just incase the sweet lady and I had a hankering for home Number 4 I would also like to take the powers of creation and magic so if there was anything I forgot to take with me I could create it LOL. ship with me having god like powers…….4 is more than enough for me….Who needs 5 LOL. (((Mellow Gentle Squishes))) to you and all whom you Love Jacqueline wrote : If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why? Lessee… 1) My meds, of course, 2) Sunscreen and a hat for my bald head. :- 3) Lots of books to read. 4) A computer, to write, do engineering calculations, work on mysterious manuscripts, and surf, 5) CDs and a CD player to listen to music. Dennis On The Sea Of Infinite Tranquility Sail On — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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4/29/05: Today`s question is being brought to you by our very own Vanessa If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why?

why, Vanessa and 5 bottles of wine of course-if she won’t go then I would say my razor (hate having a beard), a toothbrush and paste, a lighter, a swiss army knife and a chef who has a full ensemble of utensils and foodstuffs and a couple of cartons of Parliaments ~*~I`m an angel! Honest The horns are just there to keep my halo up straight~*~

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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4/29/05: Today`s question is being brought to you by our very own Vanessa If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why? Jackie ~*~I`m an angel! Honest The horns are just there to keep my halo up straight~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Assuming that I have enough food and water and don’t need to take those: My huge comfort u pillow – so I could be comfortable while I sleep A case of 30 spf sunscreen – I have extremely fair skin A portable cd/dvd player and tons of batteries – have to have movies and music A big box of books – have to have reading material Some logic puzzle magazines – other entertainment and keeps the mind sharp — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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4/29/05: Today`s question is being brought to you by our very own Vanessa If you had to spend 6 months on a desert island, what five things would you take with you and why?

Medication because I would be terrified of being in a strange place. Books..lots of..I’m never without my books. Cigarettes!..Why?? If I didn’t I’d go crazy! CD player and CDs (does this count as 2?) I can’t live without my music Bucket and spade..To build sancastles Caz — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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1. Xanax, no explaination needed. 2. SPF 45 sunscreen so that I wouldn’t return with skin cancer. 3. A field guide to edible plants so that I wouldn’t be poisoned 4. A tent so that I could have shade. 5. A really long book that I haven read…Milton’s Complete Poetical Works, The Bible or War & Peace…to occupy my mind while I wasn’t looking for food or trying to find shade. Jess — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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New to WWW (Katy, Texas area) …I'm Bummed

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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Sounds like you have uninspiring leaders. Like any other organisation, WW has good, bad & indifferent leaders of its sessions. Luckily, the one I attend has a good leader. Find out where there are other meetings in your area, who the leaders are and switch. Also provide feedback (politely) to WW head office about your bad experience. Best of luck, helen s

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Hi Katy and welcome to the group. Sounds like you;ve hit a bad meeting. I’ve been to some of them too – just keep looking around for a better one if possible. If not, stick around here and we’ll answer any questions you’ve got. Here’s our welcome notice to get you started. Welcome to this great newsgroup where you’ll receive lots of support, advice, and encouragement. Once a week on Sundays, I post a list of links that newcomers to asdww might find useful. You may want to look for that later in the week, or do a backwards search for last Sunday’s post. In the meantime, here’s our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ our welcome notice: http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html Frequently seen acronyms on this NG: NSV = Non-Scale Victory WOE = Way of Eating WOL = Way of Life (Living) OP = on Points or On Program DH = Dear or Darling Husband DS/DD/DGD/etc = Dear or Darling Son, Daughter, Granddaughter, etc WI = Weigh-in Amberle3’s Challenges: Totally Groovy exercise challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/tg.htm Choose to Lose weight loss challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/ctl.htm Weight Loss Challenge Summary: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/summary.htm Other acronyms: http://www.wwlissa.com/dwlz100+/100+acronyms.htm Here’s a short synopsis of the USA Flexpoints program by Joyce – How many points you can eat is only based on your current weight, as you lose weight those points allowed will decrease (logic is that your body will need less to operate). At 183 pounds and based on the new US flexpoints system, you will have a set point target of 24. In addition to this you are allowed 35 flexpoints to be used throughout the week … as well as any activity points you earn on a particular day. When your weight drops to 175, your target drops to 22 points … weight reaches 150, target once again drop to 20 points. 3 servings of dairy of recommended per day, 5 servings of fruit and veggies, minimum of 6 glasses of water. To calculate food and activity points, I love this computer desktop calculator … http://www.zythra.com/downloads/points.exe The basic plan is easy. Eat at least your minimum daily number of points. Points do not carry over from day to day. You are allotted 35 weekly flexpoints to be used at your discretion … can divide them up and use daily (would be an additional 5 points per day) or save them and use them for a special occassion during the week. Activity points are earned based when exercising, but can ONLY be used on the day they are earned. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 – 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 And here’s an explanation of Core/No-count by Laura – It is a great plan. You DO however need to make sure that you are eating at your normal Flex plan target number of points. This can be difficult for some and you WILL stop losing. Here is the summary of the plan: http://ahwww.home.comcast.net/summary.htm Here is the detail list of foods: http://ahwww.home.comcast.net/wwcoreplan.htm Basic rules: 1. Eat as much of the core foods as you need to feel "satisfied" (not full). 2. If you want to eat foods that are not on the core foods list use you 35 weekly points allowance (WPA). Note: use these points on healthy foods and not junk. 3. Activity points are used to supplement the 35 WPA for Non-core food items only. They must be used on the day they are earned. Note: most people find that they will increase the amount of core foods because they are hungrier due to exercising. 4. 2 teaspoons of heathy oil daily is required. ~Laura Please note that if you live in onther countries (UK, Australia, NZ, Europe), the Points plans are different. The UK and Australia/NZ calculate points based on saturated fat and total kilojoules. Most of Europe calculates based on total fat and total kilojoules. The desktop calculator above can handle all of these programs. Disclaimer: As an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, asdww is unusual in that most of the people who participate are respectful, considerate folks who freely share their experience with and knowledge of WW, weight loss, and maintenance. Yet occasionally, spammers, trolls, and flamers show up to post advertising, false information, insults, and the like. Nearly all of the time, people like this are just trying to yank someone’s chain. Most of the regulars on this newsgroup offer their experience as a suggestion to try if you’re stuck, but are quick to advise that each person has to find what works for him/herself. If someone posts something that doesn’t sound right to you, ask the newsgroup, ask your WW leader, or ask your health professional. Much success on your weight loss journey! WW works! — Julie. 93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg 205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb Here’s our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice: http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Okay, I’m in week 2, and I’m feeling a bit bummed. I’ve attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can’t relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I’m getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself….how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short…..how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long…..augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room….we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That’s why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others….that i would get support from others…..that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri

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Look for another meeting if you can. What you’re describing is not a typical WW meeting – not where I live anyway. The leader can make all the difference in how you feel about the program. Lynne Highest Weight – 308 WW Start Weight this time around Dec 29/04 – 222.4 Weight this week – 214.0 Goal – 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn’t happen while you’re sitting around." – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Okay, I’m in week 2, and I’m feeling a bit bummed. I’ve attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can’t relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I’m getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself….how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short…..how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long…..augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room….we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That’s why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others….that i would get support from others…..that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri

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I will add to this. There are supposed to be topics that are WW related, the leaders get a suggested script thing. Mine are always on WW topics. You need to report these people. And if you can, attend a different meeting. I am in a rather medium sized town in South Texas and we have three different ones here. I really needed my meetings while losing, and still go once a month or more while I am maintaining. — LESANNE 365/162.5/164

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I feel so bad for you!! Sounds like a bad case of bad leaders!! :( Mine are always so helpful. Maybe look up the weight watchers number for your local area, and voice your opinion to the district or whatever. K Okay, I’m in week 2, and I’m feeling a bit bummed. I’ve attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can’t relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I’m getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself….how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short…..how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long…..augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room….we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That’s why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others….that i would get support from others…..that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri

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I can understand your frustration. I think both of your leaders were in the wrong meeting. My leader does share her experience with losing weight as she lost 95 pounds decades ago. She also talks about strategies for eating out and lots of other assigned topics. Yes, they get assigned topics that they are supposed to discuss. Clearly yours does not. Find another meeting location. I would also check to see if your location is part of WW international or one of the rare franchises out there. You should complain to the district manager and WW headquarters. They are taking your money and not even discussing WW topics as they are supposed to.

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I feel so bad for you!! Sounds like a bad case of bad leaders!! :( Mine are always so helpful. Maybe look up the weight watchers number for your local area, and voice your opinion to the district or whatever. K

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I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That’s why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others….that i would get support from others…..that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri

I think the best suggestion is to change meetings. Is there a meeting in another town close by that you could go to? You can just turn up at another meeting and try it out if you like. I am currently not going to meetings for similar reasons. In 6 meetings there were three different leaders, all of whom basically said they were just "filling in" and waffled on with a bunch of garbage. The woman who had previously led that group was fantastic and did all the supportive, helpful stuff you are looking for. Unfortunately she got sick and had to leave. It isn’t really feasible for me to go to a different meeting, but I will go back to my ‘local’ in a month or two and see who is running it. I really like meetings, but only if the leader is good. eggs.

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Okay, I’m in week 2, and I’m feeling a bit bummed. I’ve attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can’t relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I’m getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself….how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short…..how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long…..augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room….we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That’s why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others….that i would get support from others…..that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Okay everybody, yes I disappeared for quite a while. I don’t know if I’d had my second sinus surgery at that time but now it stands at two surgeries to roto-rooter out my head. I had a great doc and recovered well. I started exercising at Curves for Women and went on their diet losing 35 pounds. I’ve since had to stop thanks to inflammation of the digestive tract that makes eating an adventure! I’m still susceptible to every bug that comes along so continuously fight off sinus infections and colds. It really is ltterbox offerings to have a depressed immune system. I had planned to get the flu shot this year but my doc’s office didn’t get any and I couldn’t ‘justify’ my need at the grocery store geriatric mass innoculations. I’ve also had some more rounds with skin cancer but my new gp doc was on a dermatology track before going into family practice, so she’s pretty vigilant. I’ve also been found by my biological mother’s widower. I have two half-sisters and a half-brother that I never knew about. This contact has thrown my dad into insecurity city and I’ve had to repeatedly remind him that they are my parents and these people are strangers that I just happen to share DNA with. All the psychological stresses that go along with this have not helped on the physical health front. Rusty has been my rock through all of this and really helped when things got overwhelming. Jack is still his grumpy self, but now likes to sleep at the head of my bed. Pinhead is still his psychotic self and is at this moment holding my daughter down on the couch for his napping comfort. Pookie has been my great nursecat throughout the whole illness mess and always sleeps with me when I get even the smallest sniffle. We bought a clipper to shave the poor baby(Pookie) because he just can’t reach where he needs to and he also loves how it feels to get petted when he’s been shaved. I’m taking a placement test next week to start college and hopefully get into their nursing program. I gave up my practical nursing license when I went full time in the mommy business and now it will take the same amount of time and money to just go for my RN. I know this has been long, but it’s been a while since I’ve been here. I have missed the place but haven’t had much time for anything but kids, cats and house. — Motherthing Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death. – Rosalind Russell

Glad to see you back, Motherthing. Sounds like you have been through a lot. Purrs that your health improves. I think it’s cool your in touch with some bio-family members. I tracked down mine, and although I can’t say I adored all of them, it is nice to have found them. Hope your dad can understand you’re just adding to your circle, not leaving him out. Best of luck on going after your RN! I met a woman a few weeks ago who gave me a ride who has been working as a home care helper for some 40 years. She said she is going to go back to school and get her RN just for the heck of it! I say good for her, and good for you! Best of luck, Ginger-lyn

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Thank you all for the kind words! I’m trying to get back here reasonably often, but yesterday I broke my toe

Ow! — Mogget

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Thank you all for the kind words! I’m trying to get back here reasonably often, but yesterday I broke my toe(if it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all!) and laid down with ice on it. It’s just a greeenstick on the end of the toe so it’s not too bad. I’ll try to keep up in the new year…

Healing purrs for your toe, I hope 2005 is a better year for you. — Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat.

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I know this has been long, but it’s been a while since I’ve been here. I have

missed the place but haven’t had much time for anything but kids, cats and house. — Motherthing

Welcome back and Good Health Purrs for 2005. Suz Macmoosette =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= "People that hate cats will come back as mice in their next life." –Faith Resnick |__/| (=’:'=) (")_(")

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Okay everybody, yes I disappeared for quite a while. I don’t know if I’d

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Motherthing! Wonderful to see you back! Christine

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Lots of purrs and best wishes for you and your family, — Polonca & Soncek

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I know this has been long, but it’s been a while since I’ve been here. I have missed the place but haven’t had much time for anything but kids, cats and house.

Nice to have you back, Motherthing. — Marina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki

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It’s good to read you again. Purrs to you, sounds like you need them! — Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)

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Okay everybody, yes I disappeared for quite a while.

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Welcome back Motherthing, I love your "handle"! Hugs, CatNipped

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Okay everybody, yes I disappeared for quite a while. I don’t know if I’d had my second sinus surgery at that time but now it stands at two surgeries to roto-rooter out my head. I had a great doc and recovered well. I started exercising at Curves for Women and went on their diet losing 35 pounds. I’ve since had to stop thanks to inflammation of the digestive tract that makes eating an adventure! I’m still susceptible to every bug that comes along so continuously fight off sinus infections and colds. It really is ltterbox offerings to have a depressed immune system. I had planned to get the flu shot this year but my doc’s office didn’t get any and I couldn’t ‘justify’ my need at the grocery store geriatric mass innoculations. I’ve also had some more rounds with skin cancer but my new gp doc was on a dermatology track before going into family practice, so she’s pretty vigilant. I’ve also been found by my biological mother’s widower. I have two half-sisters and a half-brother that I never knew about. This contact has thrown my dad into insecurity city and I’ve had to repeatedly remind him that they are my parents and these people are strangers that I just happen to share DNA with. All the psychological stresses that go along with this have not helped on the physical health front. Rusty has been my rock through all of this and really helped when things got overwhelming. Jack is still his grumpy self, but now likes to sleep at the head of my bed. Pinhead is still his psychotic self and is at this moment holding my daughter down on the couch for his napping comfort. Pookie has been my great nursecat throughout the whole illness mess and always sleeps with me when I get even the smallest sniffle. We bought a clipper to shave the poor baby(Pookie) because he just can’t reach where he needs to and he also loves how it feels to get petted when he’s been shaved. I’m taking a placement test next week to start college and hopefully get into their nursing program. I gave up my practical nursing license when I went full time in the mommy business and now it will take the same amount of time and money to just go for my RN. I know this has been long, but it’s been a while since I’ve been here. I have missed the place but haven’t had much time for anything but kids, cats and house. — Motherthing Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death. – Rosalind Russell

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