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Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

RE: Dear Abby: Children's Friends Drink our Milk

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

apple wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
So when the kids come over put out bologna sandwiches and a pitcher of ice water and tell them No Milk!

I am with husker. I would just buy more milk or do what i suggested above. I feed neighborhood kids all the time. I dont ask them to pack snacks.
Same here, and I have to assume that over the years my kids have had their fare share of snacks at neighbors houses.

I remember a few times growing up my mom telling me she couldn't afford to feed the whole neighborhood. We usually hung out at our house after school because we had the best food & my mom wasn't home.

Ohfour · Hooker

Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
So when the kids come over put out bologna sandwiches and a pitcher of ice water and tell them No Milk!

I am with husker. I would just buy more milk or do what i suggested above. I feed neighborhood kids all the time. I dont ask them to pack snacks.
How nice that you & husker are well enough off to do that. Now, let's look at it from the experience of someone who might not have all the advantages that you have. Oh right - things outside your own frame of reference don't exist. Forgot for a minute.
You keep scolding our point of view by telling us to consider other points of view. Try taking your own advice. And, perhaps read the letter where she said cost isn't an issue.
I DO take my own advice. I am capable of looking at things from an empathetic non-zenophobic perspective. However, in a discussion where people ardently present their opinions as fact I have to suggest other approaches. I'm hoping that you will learn something about life outside your own box.

Good Lord. What is xenophobic about not wanting to give someone your kids' milk? That's ridiculous and extreme...

FNW · Guru

On occasion, my friends and I would ditch school and go to my friend's house for lunch. Her parents weren't home, so she'd fix it for us. Tacos, burgers, etc. She was a good cook and loved it. She now has a thriving catering business.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Seriously. Good grief. Someone is seriously antagonistic these days. To become so insulting and rude over differing opinions about sharing milk is ridiculous.

Tinydancer · Guru

Well Canadians never think they're insulting. I'm not sure where they got that idea because they do nothing but insult America and Americans on this board.

apple · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
Well Canadians never think they're insulting. I'm not sure where they got that idea because they do nothing but insult America and Americans on this board.

Generalize much? cry

Tinydancer · Guru

Just as much as I get generalize for being an American.

apple · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
Just as much as I get generalize for being an American.

In what way? I think we all know that ALL Americans do not have the same beliefs, that is pretty obvious.

Mary Zombie · Guru

Good gravy there is nothing wrong with not wanting all the kids to have access to our food. That's just not a reasonable expectation. It has nothing to do with affordability. It's about manners. And not expecting to help yourself wherever you go. Go home if you want more milk.

Tinydancer · Guru

apple wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Just as much as I get generalize for being an American.
In what way? I think we all know that ALL Americans do not have the same beliefs, that is pretty obvious.

Ahh...We're divisive, we're xenophobic, we're racists, we hate Muslims, the list goes on and on of how America is soooo much worse than Canada.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I just can't believe this is a letter to write into about. This is so easily fixed and there are so many ways to do it. Why are these problems so hard to solve?

1. Speak up. Tell the friend to pack snacks. Tell the friend another day. Tell the friend the kids can have one glass of milk. Any of those would do if you just speak up. People are not mind readers.

2. Buy more milk. Freeze some if you have to.

3. Offer an alternative. There is Kool-aid, juice, and water. Don't know how old these kids are but older kids don't really need to be drinking milk all day long.

4. A combination of the above. "Sure Sue, you can have a cup of milk but after that you have to have water, kool-aid, juice."

apple · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
apple wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Just as much as I get generalize for being an American.
In what way? I think we all know that ALL Americans do not have the same beliefs, that is pretty obvious.

Ahh...We're divisive, we're xenophobic, we're racists, we hate Muslims, the list goes on and on of how America is soooo much worse than Canada.

I'd venture to say that the first, divisive, is pretty accurate given the political statistics and what is happening politically in your country.

Xenophobic, racist and Muslim hating, well of course that does not extend to each and every American, that is absurd.

Tinydancer · Guru

It's spouted out there like it extends to all Americans and seeing how you're not American I can see how it wouldn't bother you.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

apple wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
apple wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Just as much as I get generalize for being an American.
In what way? I think we all know that ALL Americans do not have the same beliefs, that is pretty obvious.

Ahh...We're divisive, we're xenophobic, we're racists, we hate Muslims, the list goes on and on of how America is soooo much worse than Canada.
I'd venture to say that the first, divisive, is pretty accurate given the political statistics and what is happening politically in your country.
Xenophobic, racist and Muslim hating, well of course that does not extend to each and every American, that is absurd.

What does ANY of this have to do with milk?

apple · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
It's spouted out there like it extends to all Americans and seeing how you're not American I can see how it wouldn't bother you.

You feel it extends to all Americans. Perhaps its a matter of perception. I'm pretty sure all us non-Americans know that you are all not to be painted with the same brush. IMO

Tinydancer · Guru

It has nothing to do with milk and everything to do with being insulted. Even if you do it politely like a Canadian...lol

Tinydancer · Guru

apple wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
It's spouted out there like it extends to all Americans and seeing how you're not American I can see how it wouldn't bother you.
You feel it extends to all Americans. Perhaps its a matter of perception. I'm pretty sure all us non-Americans know that you are all not to be painted with the same brush. IMO

I don't FEEL it was extended to all Americans. It was worded that way by the insulter.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Technically Canadians are Americans just saying we are all in North America. I'm actually a United-Statesian :D

apple · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
apple wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
It's spouted out there like it extends to all Americans and seeing how you're not American I can see how it wouldn't bother you.
You feel it extends to all Americans. Perhaps its a matter of perception. I'm pretty sure all us non-Americans know that you are all not to be painted with the same brush. IMO
I don't FEEL it was extended to all Americans. It was worded that way by the insulter.

Well on behalf of ALL OF US CANADIANS....

funny-pictures-to-american-hockey-fans.p

apple · Guru

VetteGirl wrote:
Technically Canadians are Americans just saying we are all in North America. I'm actually a United-Statesian :D

Good point, I am North American, just a bit more North than some.

Tinydancer · Guru

No thanks. I prefer an apology from the actual Canadian who says these things and not some half assed apology from someone who doesn't even believe it was an insult.

apple · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
No thanks. I prefer an apology from the actual Canadian who says these things and not some half assed apology from someone who doesn't even believe it was an insult.

oh, sorry about that sorry then.

Tinydancer · Guru

That one's not accepted either. Having fun acting like a child?

apple · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
That one's not accepted either. Having fun acting like a child?

Its about levity, just relax, I don't understand why everyone gets their knickers in a knot and cannot debate without getting all dramatic.

Tinydancer · Guru

Well insults have a way of causing drama.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

apple wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Just as much as I get generalize for being an American.
In what way? I think we all know that ALL Americans do not have the same beliefs, that is pretty obvious.

I know, right?

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

Obviously we don't all have the same beliefs because flan and I have totally opposite views on just about everything but then again flans not very American so there is that.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Tinydancer wrote:
Well insults have a way of causing drama.

You might do well to take your words to heart.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

Hahahahaha...Yes flan and you never look in the mirror because you never do any wrong...hahahahahahah

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

apple wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
No thanks. I prefer an apology from the actual Canadian who says these things and not some half assed apology from someone who doesn't even believe it was an insult.
oh, sorry about that sorry then.

You're Canadian. You guys say sorry all the time so I'll just wait for the next one. smile

-- Edited by Lexxy on Monday 6th of June 2016 03:12:11 PM

TrudyML · Guru

Lexxy! invite me over so I can drink your booze! You can have the milk.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

TrudyML wrote:
Lexxy! invite me over so I can drink your booze! You can have the milk.

I don't drink milk so there is none in the house. I have lots of booze though & my friend just bought me two boxes of the sparkling pineapple water to mix. Come on over! We can get a bunch of apps delivered!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
So when the kids come over put out bologna sandwiches and a pitcher of ice water and tell them No Milk!

I am with husker. I would just buy more milk or do what i suggested above. I feed neighborhood kids all the time. I dont ask them to pack snacks.
How nice that you & husker are well enough off to do that. Now, let's look at it from the experience of someone who might not have all the advantages that you have. Oh right - things outside your own frame of reference don't exist. Forgot for a minute.
You keep scolding our point of view by telling us to consider other points of view. Try taking your own advice. And, perhaps read the letter where she said cost isn't an issue.
I DO take my own advice. I am capable of looking at things from an empathetic non-zenophobic perspective. However, in a discussion where people ardently present their opinions as fact I have to suggest other approaches. I'm hoping that you will learn something about life outside your own box.

I'm sorry, Tig, but this statement smacks of hypocrisy when you slapped at Husker for him stating nothing more than that HE has more things to worry about than a few glasses of milk. That statement is his opinion. Do people REALLY need to preface every statement with "IMO" even when talking about themselves? It just doesn't seem like you are capable of looking at things from someone else's point of view, especially depending on who it is.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
So when the kids come over put out bologna sandwiches and a pitcher of ice water and tell them No Milk!

I am with husker. I would just buy more milk or do what i suggested above. I feed neighborhood kids all the time. I dont ask them to pack snacks.
How nice that you & husker are well enough off to do that. Now, let's look at it from the experience of someone who might not have all the advantages that you have. Oh right - things outside your own frame of reference don't exist. Forgot for a minute.
You keep scolding our point of view by telling us to consider other points of view. Try taking your own advice. And, perhaps read the letter where she said cost isn't an issue.
I DO take my own advice. I am capable of looking at things from an empathetic non-zenophobic perspective. However, in a discussion where people ardently present their opinions as fact I have to suggest other approaches. I'm hoping that you will learn something about life outside your own box.
Good Lord. What is xenophobic about not wanting to give someone your kids' milk? That's ridiculous and extreme...

Is it still xenophobic if it's strawberry milk? Or chocolate? lol biggrin

apple · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
So when the kids come over put out bologna sandwiches and a pitcher of ice water and tell them No Milk!

I am with husker. I would just buy more milk or do what i suggested above. I feed neighborhood kids all the time. I dont ask them to pack snacks.
How nice that you & husker are well enough off to do that. Now, let's look at it from the experience of someone who might not have all the advantages that you have. Oh right - things outside your own frame of reference don't exist. Forgot for a minute.
You keep scolding our point of view by telling us to consider other points of view. Try taking your own advice. And, perhaps read the letter where she said cost isn't an issue.
I DO take my own advice. I am capable of looking at things from an empathetic non-zenophobic perspective. However, in a discussion where people ardently present their opinions as fact I have to suggest other approaches. I'm hoping that you will learn something about life outside your own box.
Good Lord. What is xenophobic about not wanting to give someone your kids' milk? That's ridiculous and extreme...
Is it still xenophobic if it's strawberry milk? Or chocolate? lol

Strawberry Milk AND chocolate are both xenophobic. Its just my opinion of course. biggrin

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I think a definition is necessary here -

xen·o·pho·bic

zenəˈfōbik,ˌzēnəˈfōbik/

adjective

having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
"the xenophobic undertones of this argument"
synonyms: ultranationalistic, ultranationalist, nationalistic, nationalist, isolationist, jingoistic; More

How is a conversation about guests and milk about hating people from other countries? Or was that just slipped in there to insult him?

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

apple wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
So when the kids come over put out bologna sandwiches and a pitcher of ice water and tell them No Milk!

I am with husker. I would just buy more milk or do what i suggested above. I feed neighborhood kids all the time. I dont ask them to pack snacks.
How nice that you & husker are well enough off to do that. Now, let's look at it from the experience of someone who might not have all the advantages that you have. Oh right - things outside your own frame of reference don't exist. Forgot for a minute.
You keep scolding our point of view by telling us to consider other points of view. Try taking your own advice. And, perhaps read the letter where she said cost isn't an issue.
I DO take my own advice. I am capable of looking at things from an empathetic non-zenophobic perspective. However, in a discussion where people ardently present their opinions as fact I have to suggest other approaches. I'm hoping that you will learn something about life outside your own box.
Good Lord. What is xenophobic about not wanting to give someone your kids' milk? That's ridiculous and extreme...
Is it still xenophobic if it's strawberry milk? Or chocolate? lol
Strawberry Milk AND chocolate are both xenophobic. Its just my opinion of course.

I don't know how anyone from America can be xenophobic about anything chocolate. Almost all chocolate made in other countries is better than here.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Huh? What's wrong with Hershey's chocolate bars? They are yummy!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Huh? What's wrong with Hershey's chocolate bars? They are yummy!

Belgian and Swiss are better.

huskerbb · Guru

I don't begrudge some kids a glass of milk, or a soda, or a snack.

Now, when they get to be teenagers and start taking my beer, that's a different issue.

apple · Guru

huskerbb wrote:
I don't begrudge some kids a glass of milk, or a soda, or a snack.

Now, when they get to be teenagers and start taking my beer, that's a different issue.

True that.

Mary Zombie · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I just can't believe this is a letter to write into about. This is so easily fixed and there are so many ways to do it. Why are these problems so hard to solve?

1. Speak up. Tell the friend to pack snacks. Tell the friend another day. Tell the friend the kids can have one glass of milk. Any of those would do if you just speak up. People are not mind readers.

2. Buy more milk. Freeze some if you have to.

3. Offer an alternative. There is Kool-aid, juice, and water. Don't know how old these kids are but older kids don't really need to be drinking milk all day long.

4. A combination of the above. "Sure Sue, you can have a cup of milk but after that you have to have water, kool-aid, juice."

Yeah I would offer kook aid and tell them no milk. Why is that so hard?ugh

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Mary Zombie wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I just can't believe this is a letter to write into about. This is so easily fixed and there are so many ways to do it. Why are these problems so hard to solve?

1. Speak up. Tell the friend to pack snacks. Tell the friend another day. Tell the friend the kids can have one glass of milk. Any of those would do if you just speak up. People are not mind readers.

2. Buy more milk. Freeze some if you have to.

3. Offer an alternative. There is Kool-aid, juice, and water. Don't know how old these kids are but older kids don't really need to be drinking milk all day long.

4. A combination of the above. "Sure Sue, you can have a cup of milk but after that you have to have water, kool-aid, juice."
Yeah I would offer kook aid and tell them no milk. Why is that so hard?ugh

So that's how we're getting so many kooks in today's young people.

Mary Zombie · Guru

Lol. This dang phone😀

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Mary Zombie wrote:
Lol. This dang phone😀

So, what you are saying is that your phone is funnier than you?

Mary Zombie · Guru

Sadly I think it might be LL. Though Kook aid kind of sounds like the dollar tree version of koolaid...
😜

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I want to know what you've been texting that your phone auto-corrects to kook. biggrin

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

huskerbb wrote:
I don't begrudge some kids a glass of milk, or a soda, or a snack.

Now, when they get to be teenagers and start taking my beer, that's a different issue.

I currently have 3 extra "daughters" for 2 weeks and you can bet I am feeding them. It never occurred to me to be upset about how much milk they drank. In fact, they could go to the dining hall to eat but I cook for them. And I do it after a 12 hour day at work.

chef · Guru

I have a somewhat different approach. I tell visitors to help themselves but if they use the last of something to let me know so I can put it on my grocery list. Or, if they pour a glass of milk (or juice, etc.) and they notice there's about enough for another cup or two, they know to give me a heads up that the milk is low.