But what if he shoots YOU when you hand him the gun with the bullet? Not exactly a lot of career potential in the "gun-handing" job. Might make "gun-hander" recruitment a bit difficult.

Come on my friend. You know me better than that. I forgot to mention that he would be tethered to the stump and the bullet just barely reachable after he stretched his arm for a few days, maybe even dislocate his shoulder to reach it. At that point, he is on his own. Not my problem. Of course, he would monitored in the event he made the "wrong decision".

So what would you do with the child-molester then?

Can a (normal) person dislocate his/her shoulder without external force?

Okay here's my helmet.

my helmet

It is not DOT approved. It weights about 7 lbs (it is steel underneath). If I ride for more than a few hundred Km's my neck compresses about an inch. The spike is not original. I wish I had the original. WW had a rare opportunity to buy a second one of these. She thought "what does he need two helmets for". I've never forgiven her for that. She regrets it too and has never forgiven herself either.

believer, Alejandro Sanz is one of my favorites! Try No Es Lo Mismo, it's fabulous. I think I have most of his work.

Alejandro is actually Spanish.

Larousse, do you know how much you are missed?

Good morning TKOers! We're on our way out to finish the little bits of shopping I need to. My oldest will come which will make it more festive. My other two can't find the spirit but they're lucky enough have been invited to a friend's house. Actually, it will cost me less to not bring them.

I delivered my "I'm disappointed you don't want to find the joy in the generosity of giving & doing for others" speech. Maybe next year. My youngest asked me if I was trying to make them feel guilty. Yeah, maybe a little.

I'll read up on all the government responsibility issues when I return.

Todd - I have worked for the gov for 28 years, and completely agree with you. When I interviewed for my current job, I told them my mission would be to change everything. Usually that would be a deal killer, but the Captain had final say.

In my 5 years, we went from 35 gov workers to 5. Everything is contracted out, and things have never been better. In fact, I've almost run myself out of a job.

Nams - I'm done shopping - my bank doesn't want me to spend anymore of my money.

Hi all,

Todd, are you seeking backers for your upcoming campaign? I follow your philosophy but can't visualize the chaos of transition. I am not surprised by your support of capital punishment...

I OTOH feel death is an easy option...we all know death is inevitable...think about it...even us as BS are good examples......when you are in limbo as BS wondering how your M is going to end up...or when you are waiting for the biopsy report...it is the waiting, the not knowing that tears you up...right? My youngest DD earned herself a spank but I made her wait until we got home to deliver...it was a 5 hour wait...she had to think about it the entire time, asked me several times to just do it and get it overwith...the spank wasn't bad at all compared to the waiting, worrying and imagining what it would be like... We as BS or those suffering from illness make choices to be happy during our waiting and we take measures to become happy.

People who have committed horrific crimes should not be spared the daily misery of having to face the consequences of thier reality, additionally regardless of how horrific the crime/s I personally believe all humans have the ability to reform given the appropriate supports and resources(except those with extreme psychiatric conditions). Now I don't think that these folks should be just lounging around...I believe they should have to work and contribute in some way to society...there are plenty of things that they could be doing that do not involve contact with other people...JMVHO

ToddAC politics got me off track of my original intent to post...THANK YOU Todd you are a wonderful form of therapy.

I started to post wanting to vent about how WH is making me mental by continuing to try and get some cake and by flaunting himself half naked in front of me to see if I will comment on how hot he looks (and he does)...I have resisted his mystical charm so far and will cut off all contact after Christmas cept for electronic. He is managing to sneak this stuff in during the pick-up drop off for kid visits...I will have to institute the "revolving door".

DD2 said this morning that if it came to her never seeing her dad again she would kill herself...we had a long talk where I explained that she would be able to see WH but once we move if WH doesn't move with us then visits would be infrequent but there would definitely be visits...she expressed her anger and stated that WH was in love with his job more than his kids...soooooooooo sad. She is seeing a school counselor but I think I may need to step it up to IC...she is my drama child as well. She is so on target though...she said, "It's dad's choice you know, he can choose us but he just loves his job and would never leave it for us...that is like a mind ding dong ditch..." Gotta love how kids think...she is right about the ding dong ditch...ultimately he is a big tease and the kids recognize it. I told her she needed to discuss this with her dad...she will, this child has no fear and hung up on him last week, told him he was rude and deserved it...did I mention she is 6???

Thanks for listening...I know that I am allowing him to [email]mind@#*![/email] me right now by not being completely dark...I totally understand why you stay dark...for yours and family's sanity and protection. 2007 will be the year of stealth for us until all the legalities are finalized and we relocate...I am marking the days. You would be proud though as so far I have baked lots of goodies, had all night game night with the kids, have had company, babysat neighbors kids.

Did I mention that I endured a lecture from another parent on how I need to be flexible and more giving at Christmas all stemming from the fact that I punished my child by bringing her friend home early b/c DD1 broke one of the house rules...yep, far be it from me to hold my children to their boundaries especially this close to Christmas...the parent even went as far as to tell me that my kids are under alot of stress without having their dad and that for this reason I need to be more flexible...I allowed this parent to complete their word vomit and after a long silence frankly informed them that I was being giving...I was giving my child morals, integrity and a taste of reality...consequences for defying boundaries...especially at Christmas and especially b/c no dad at home it is more important than ever for me to lovingly reinforce and maintain boundaries...they continued to vomit at which time I ended conversation and requested no further parenting advice unless requested.

People amaze me

BTW Pio, nice helmet...can I borrow it...I have a few ideas for the spike

"after a long silence frankly informed them that I was being giving...I was giving my child morals, integrity and a taste of reality...consequences for defying boundaries...especially at Christmas and especially b/c no dad at home it is more important than ever for me to lovingly reinforce and maintain boundaries.."

You go girlfriend.

Thanks B, I was just chuckling at your alluding to the year you threw Christmas gifts to the street...I am sure I could easily do the same...restraining myself...WH asked me yesterday what I wanted for Christmas...I told him I already took care of it...he says, no I mean so that you have something from the kids...I repeated, I already took care of it since I knew that would be the only reason he wanted to get me anything...he then says, that isn't the reason, he wants to get me something...I replied, "something free and thoughtful" as if...

I should have told him if it would help his guilt I would be happy to accept $

great music and video

Sitting here listening to my Joe Cocker "Tribute to Christmas", I can't help thinking that nothing quite captures the spirit of the season like hard currency. Opportunity missed 2much...

This time of year is stressful for everyone, and when the marriage is in trouble, it just multiplies it.

We live on a corner, and I know everyone. I still can't belive that I threw everything (wrapped) out in the street. Afterwards I was mortified at my behavior. Now I look back and laugh - that is one Christmas that will be remembered.

Believer,
I know I will do the same and at some point look back and laugh regardless of the outcome...I want the kids to be able to do the same without having huge scars...little character marks are ok but no huge scars please!

Pio,
Timing is everything huh? Maybe I'll be a little quicker next time <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

LAROUSSE, LAROUSSE, where are you...if I say the word TEQUILA will that bring you out of hiding????

Do we need to send in the TKO rescue team...I'm guessing Todd would not support that effort if it used TKO gov funds so we will have to solicit private funding for our search and recovery efforts...

LAROUSSE, come out, come out, where ever you are!!! Has the plumber abducted you???? Did we offend you? What's the deal????

If you are plan B'ing us you are an excellent dark one! Throw a dog a bone already!!! Oh well, you are missed

Pio -
I saw something over on Recovery that might help you - the thread is xomething like "Answering old questions" by Eagletoo.

believer,

Although I have no business looking at the recovery forum, I did look at the thread. I think I am generally pretty honest with myself but this one doesn't strike me with any parallels. If you communicate with BigK in other manners, I think he has heard my feelings and, sorry but this is NOT one I choose to post here for the very reasons I have tried to explain to BigK.

Got it.

I confess. I am a helpless man in a kitchen. I admit it. Pathetic. Very pathetic. I must stay out of the kitchen. I must order pizza and go to the deli and Mexican restaurant from now on. Do not let me back in the kitchen. I may burn this place down.

Well, there's a knock. Can only be the fire department.

And what did our Todd try to cook THIS time?