Actually - that's just such a brilliant conversation. Excellent. I am thrilled about that.

It almost sounds like an "exit" affair.

What does that mean?

what did I do that was right and excellent?


Ummmm...very close, but not really. <Stef ducks the 2x4's>

REALLY???? Yay, I'm glad I could make you proud! I was thinking about you the whole time we were having the conversation wondering if I needed to shut my mouth and if I was going to be yelled at later...you are worse than my mom!

So, what did I say that was so brilliant?

An exit affair is where one spouse has mentally checked out of the marriage and either consciously or subconsciously decides that having an A is an automatic ticket out. No messy fighting or hard feelings. WS decides that when BS finds out, it will all be over - quick and (from their POV) relatively painless. The OP could be anyone - just the person most convenient. It is much easier than going through the long drawn out process of discussing unhappiness, incompatibility, etc. It is a bit different than a romantic affair or a ONS.

That is great Stef. Very good IMO. And you didn't piss him off.

Not young lady. What do you mean by "not exactly" Kinda like "only a little bit pregnant" Hmm.

An exit affair is what someone has in the hope that it will end the relationship. You've confused him Stef.

Hello everyone,

BigK to answer your question regarding where I live. I live in San Diego. It is a glorious spot south of LA. You mentioned going to Universal Studios, we are about a three to four hour drive from there. Depending on the traffic of course but you will hear that regularly over here and will soon learn to try and dodge peak hour traffic.

San Diego has a glorious harbor. It is home port for the US Navy Pacific Fleet. There is so much to see here. Sea World, San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park, Coronado Island. You can go to Old Town San Diego which is a state historic park that recreates life from the Mexican/American era from 1821-1872, there are 5 original adobes that have been restored. We have incredible restaurants, beautiful beaches etc.etc.
Of course you can easily go into Tijuana Mexico also by car or trolley or walk across. TJ is a fun spot to visit and well worth the trip, plus it doesn't hurt anyone to see how lucky we all are. It still breaks my heart to go there and see their living conditions. (There, I can keep myself nice and not let my H spoil TJ for others!)

If you can come down here you certainly will not be sorry. Can you tell I LOVE my home town? If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I will help in any way that I can with the LA part of your trip.

Beth

Beth - Universal in Florida not California. Really only planning on passing through at this point.

BigK,

You will be sorry !

Do you think I was excited at the thought of you coming to my town?

Beth

Pio,

I owe you a huge apology. I could list the reasons why I was in such a funk but it doesn't matter. Your joking with me was within the realm of many things we have said before. The difference lies in my reaction. I think you know what our friendship means to me. I am sorry for the supid and offense post.

Group, likewise, my apologies. Please forgive me. For someone who prides himself on being positive, I truly fell off the wagon.

Beth - Just can't fit it in unfortunately. Would have liked to but 3 weeks is just too short. Plus we are not made of money. LOL.

Todd - You are entitled to be feeling bad. I was really just trying to cheer you up. I got a little pissed when mummy decided to slap me.

But Todd,

Love means never having to say you're sorry.

(Guess Ali MacGraw never cheated on Ryan O'Neal, huh) <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

BigK,

Yes, three weeks is not long enough but you are lucky to have that much time. I have people tell me they are going to Australia and New Zealand and have an entire ten days to do it in !!! Hope they liked the airports.... but I think you get much longer vacations.

ToddAC,

One thing that enticed me to this thread was the love and compassion that is mixed in with all the banter. I am sorry you have had a rough day, your friends will understand just as you would.

Beth

Another oxymoron.


nams,

Actually I am finding that there is a hole subculture dedicated to finding the right glaze mix, experimenting with additives, kiln temperature and oxygen ratio. Some seem to treat it as more important than the work itself.

Do you think I can get an Easy Bake oven hot enough to fire ceramic? If so, I'll start experimenting. I've only ever tried brownies in one and they took about 4 days to bake.

Hi Piojitos,

You are right of course, it is an oxymoron.

I think you need to talk to Todd in regards to the Easy Bake, he seems to be the resident expert on heat/fires.

Goodnight, Beth.

Occidental Petroleum (Oxy for short) started a project in Yemen years ago and I worked with a team of their engineers to scope out an "artificial lift" infrastructure. They were a difficult group to work with. It was my first experience with "oxy-morons".

DS3 has always made a Christmas wish list. One year, I read his list and he had included an Easy Bake oven. I got it for him. Well, Santa did. The Easy Bake oven actually gets very hot. We baked several cakes in the oven. The heat source is a single light bulb. Hmm... that gives me an idea.

If I had a son and that son ever requested an Easy Bake oven, it is not exactly something I would want to broadcast to the world. Some secrets are better left in the closet.