TOTALLY GEEKED!

Mellow Momma wrote:

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They told us it was because no bus drivers would come to work the next day. They year before all the bus drivers called in sick (or hungover) and there were not enough subs. I think that's a pretty poor excuse as well, but that's just me.

DD goes on road trips regularly, missing days of school. Sometimes they get home at 4 am. She goes to class at 8am, no excuses. That's the way it should be. School first, sports second.

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 Oh, I had not thought about the bus drivers!

I hear you loud & clear, MM.

flan

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:

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Yes, flannikins, you may have it back.
Guess who has two thumbs and won a maple contest with her best friend? THIS GIRL!

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Congrats!!! 

Mellow Momma wrote:

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They told us it was because no bus drivers would come to work the next day. They year before all the bus drivers called in sick (or hungover) and there were not enough subs. I think that's a pretty poor excuse as well, but that's just me.

DD goes on road trips regularly, missing days of school. Sometimes they get home at 4 am. She goes to class at 8am, no excuses. That's the way it should be. School first, sports second.

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 Well, thats quite the oxymoron. She misses school for sports, but school comes before sports. Which is it?  

Mellow Momma wrote:

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Divine Geek wrote:

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I wanted to go to best buy, but the closest store is over an hour away, and I know my dad hasn't been up to that.

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 Do the comparison part at home online with dad and then just run to the store to pick it up without him. 

I don't typically watch the super bowl on purpose. If it's on, I might glance up occasionally. I don't like football.

flan - the worst thing about living in Indiana was the Colts hysteria. They actually cancelled school in Ft Wayne  the day after the Colts won the super bowl. I thought that was ridiculous and sent a really bad message to the kids about the value of education. That stupid team was all anyone talked about all winter. It drove me nuts. 

Weltz - I will go to a hockey game with you. Winter classic maybe??  I have never seen pond hockey in person but would love to. I am a Pittsburgh Penguins fan and I also root for whoever is playing the Flyers. 😊

 

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 Pond hockey? It's been far too warm this year for pond hockey. It will turn into synchronized swimming.

How about a game in a quartz cave?

http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/underground-hockey-in-an-abandoned-mine-1.2757891

Divine Geek wrote:

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Divine Geek wrote:

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I am now the proud owner of a 65" LG 4-something TV. I spent more than I planned, but not more than I can afford.

My parents are now quibbling about where to stop to eat. I vote just go home, but I don't really get a vote

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Good gosh, that's HUGE!

Good for you!  

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 I know, isnt it great?? It's replacing a 55" old school TV from the 80s. The main room in the basement is large and open, so I really couldn't go much smaller and be able to see it from all the places I sit. 

I'm so excited

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LOL You must have a very big main room. I would feel like I was in a movie theater with a TV as big as yours.  

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Mellow Momma wrote:

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They told us it was because no bus drivers would come to work the next day. They year before all the bus drivers called in sick (or hungover) and there were not enough subs. I think that's a pretty poor excuse as well, but that's just me.

DD goes on road trips regularly, missing days of school. Sometimes they get home at 4 am. She goes to class at 8am, no excuses. That's the way it should be. School first, sports second.

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 Well, thats quite the oxymoron. She misses school for sports, but school comes before sports. Which is it?  

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 Actually, where she goes to school, her sport is 2 class periods a day and is on her schedule. It is part of school, and she gets graded on her effort and her results. On her report card. So it isn't an oxymoron at all. Her away trips are considered field trips, just like when the biology kids go to the Mayo Clinic for the week to observe medical procedures and miss all their other classes. 

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So, she doesnt actually miss ANY classes? When you said she missed school, i just took you for your word.

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 She misses the classes while she is gone, but when she returns, she doesn't skip because she is tired. She goes to school, regardless of when they get home. While she is on the road, she has the ability to dial into the school's system and watch the classes she missed when she has time. Each class is video'ed and put online so the kids who are out of the classroom for activities can still be instructed. So when she is on the road, she still takes every class just like everyone else. 

My whole point is that when she arrives home, no matter what time it is, she goes to class. She attends all classes she is physically able to. No matter how tired she is. No matter what time they got home. 

Divine Geek wrote:

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I am now the proud owner of a 65" LG 4-something TV. I spent more than I planned, but not more than I can afford.

My parents are now quibbling about where to stop to eat. I vote just go home, but I don't really get a vote

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 Wow, NICE!

weltschmerz wrote:

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Mellow Momma wrote:

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Divine Geek wrote:

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I wanted to go to best buy, but the closest store is over an hour away, and I know my dad hasn't been up to that.

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 Do the comparison part at home online with dad and then just run to the store to pick it up without him. 

I don't typically watch the super bowl on purpose. If it's on, I might glance up occasionally. I don't like football.

flan - the worst thing about living in Indiana was the Colts hysteria. They actually cancelled school in Ft Wayne  the day after the Colts won the super bowl. I thought that was ridiculous and sent a really bad message to the kids about the value of education. That stupid team was all anyone talked about all winter. It drove me nuts. 

Weltz - I will go to a hockey game with you. Winter classic maybe??  I have never seen pond hockey in person but would love to. I am a Pittsburgh Penguins fan and I also root for whoever is playing the Flyers. 😊

 

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 Pond hockey? It's been far too warm this year for pond hockey. It will turn into synchronized swimming.

How about a game in a quartz cave?

http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/underground-hockey-in-an-abandoned-mine-1.2757891

 

 

 

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 The kids in the 'hood today are playing pond hockey.  Actually they have been for 3 days.  It is wonderful to here them out there having a great time outdoors, the fathers all join in too!

just Czech wrote:

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Divine Geek wrote:

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just Czech wrote:

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Divine Geek wrote:

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I am now the proud owner of a 65" LG 4-something TV. I spent more than I planned, but not more than I can afford.

My parents are now quibbling about where to stop to eat. I vote just go home, but I don't really get a vote

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Good gosh, that's HUGE!

Good for you!  

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 I know, isnt it great?? It's replacing a 55" old school TV from the 80s. The main room in the basement is large and open, so I really couldn't go much smaller and be able to see it from all the places I sit. 

I'm so excited

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LOL You must have a very big main room. I would feel like I was in a movie theater with a TV as big as yours.  

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 Actually, you get used to the size and after 6 months wish you had gone bigger!

Ohfour wrote:

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Aaaannnnddd...my vacuum just bit the dust. G says its Gods way of telling me I shouldnt be vacuuming in the first place...

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 Maybe G is right.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

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Ohfour wrote:

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Aaaannnnddd...my vacuum just bit the dust. G says its Gods way of telling me I shouldnt be vacuuming in the first place...

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 Maybe G is right.

 

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 Buy a Miele, they are awesome!

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 I love my dyson 

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

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just Czech wrote:

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Divine Geek wrote:

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just Czech wrote:

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Divine Geek wrote:

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I am now the proud owner of a 65" LG 4-something TV. I spent more than I planned, but not more than I can afford.

My parents are now quibbling about where to stop to eat. I vote just go home, but I don't really get a vote

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Good gosh, that's HUGE!

Good for you!  

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 I know, isnt it great?? It's replacing a 55" old school TV from the 80s. The main room in the basement is large and open, so I really couldn't go much smaller and be able to see it from all the places I sit. 

I'm so excited

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LOL You must have a very big main room. I would feel like I was in a movie theater with a TV as big as yours.  

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 Actually, you get used to the size and after 6 months wish you had gone bigger!

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Bigger?  Gosh, our poor little 47 incher feels big to us. DH wants a smaller TV downstairs. He loves the 32 inch one we have upstairs. 

Ohfour wrote:

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just Czech wrote:

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I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

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lilyofcourse wrote:

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Ohfour wrote:

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Aaaannnnddd...my vacuum just bit the dust. G says its Gods way of telling me I shouldnt be vacuuming in the first place...

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 Maybe G is right.

 

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 Buy a Miele, they are awesome!

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Hire a maid service.  

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 I have one...or should i say i HAD one. I havent had her back since i found out she is a heroin addict. 

 

But im one of those people that cleans before they get here. Im interviewing a couple of people this week. 

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Good luck and I hope you do hire a new service soon. You and G will need the help over the next few weeks.

Heck, I need the help.. (sigh) 

Tangerine wrote:

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Bunny just lost his first tooth! It's been very loose for about a month and he pulled it himself today.
Is $10 too much for a first tooth? He doesn't get an allowance and has been making plans for this windfall for a while now.
I was thinking $5 for each subsequent tooth. I think I got a dollar a tooth.

Did y'all do the tooth fairy? How much did you give/get?

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 We gave five dollars a tooth.  Even for the first one.  My SS was terrified when he lost his first tooth.  He had never been told he was going to lose teeth.

weltschmerz wrote:

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Ohfour wrote:

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So, if you PLAY sports, its ok to miss class...but if you are a fan, its not ok. Hmmm...THAT says a lot more about you...and perfectly shows the hypocrisy that sports parents employ...

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You want to hear about hypocrisy?

You saying that if you can't afford to get ripped off at a restaurant, then you should be eating ramen at home.

Meanwhile, you were smuggling booze on board your cruise.  

If you can't afford the cruise ship liquor prices, you shouldn't be taking cruises. Stay home and drink.

How's that for hypocrisy?

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 I wonder if I'm allowed to comment?

flan

flan327 wrote:

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weltschmerz wrote:

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Ohfour wrote:

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So, if you PLAY sports, its ok to miss class...but if you are a fan, its not ok. Hmmm...THAT says a lot more about you...and perfectly shows the hypocrisy that sports parents employ...

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You want to hear about hypocrisy?

You saying that if you can't afford to get ripped off at a restaurant, then you should be eating ramen at home.

Meanwhile, you were smuggling booze on board your cruise.  

If you can't afford the cruise ship liquor prices, you shouldn't be taking cruises. Stay home and drink.

How's that for hypocrisy?

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 I wonder if I'm allowed to comment?

flan

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 Knock youself out. We made more on the cruise than you probably do in a year...