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Dealan-de #2149985 10/29/08 11:17 AM
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T&L,

Got a nurse-y question I can't ask my dad. Can I email you???


I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?

O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

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Dealan-de #2149993 10/29/08 11:29 AM
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Sure, Kimmy. I think you've got it, but if not: sportkanga@yahoo.com. I'm on permanent disability now, as of 10/17, so I might as well do internet nursing. Goodness knows I'm not going to be doing any other kind! frown

And QUIT staring at my shoes! rotflmao

thndrnltng #2150003 10/29/08 11:43 AM
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Okie dokie.

Check your mail.

You can erase the addy, if you want. I already had it!

kiss


I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?

O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

My Story

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Dealan-de #2150034 10/29/08 12:15 PM
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Kimmy, you got mail. And I don't care about the email address. I'm lonely now that I'm unemployed!! crazy

thndrnltng #2150041 10/29/08 12:26 PM
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You could visit texas.

I need help packing.


I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?

O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

My Story

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Dealan-de #2150050 10/29/08 12:36 PM
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:MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk: They're going to have to hold me at gunpoint to get me to pack for us when WE move. My goodness, I hate packing! I wish you really, really good luck...kiss

thndrnltng #2150568 10/30/08 09:21 AM
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My 12 year old is singing in the talent show tonight.

She's so brave.

I love her so much!


I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?

O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

My Story

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Dealan-de #2150606 10/30/08 10:22 AM
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Reposting Mom's email in case anyone missed it the first time:

sportkanga@yahoo.com


A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.
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Neak #2150609 10/30/08 10:26 AM
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Is she calling 20 times a day or something???

ROTFLMBO.


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O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

My Story

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Dealan-de #2150669 10/30/08 11:26 AM
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No, she's not pathetic or anything. She does sometimes call and ask if we can give her a few days off from Grandma's Boot Camp so she can get a few things done around the house.

However busy she may be, adult companionship is sadly lacking. Maybe she can come over and play with us tonight.

Just in case she can't, y'all'd better write her anyway. laugh


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Neak #2150679 10/30/08 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Neak
Reposting Mom's email in case anyone missed it the first time:

faint:MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk::MrEEk:faint

She is SO going to pay for making me look like a pathetic, clinging weenie! I am NOT. I am a fully-functional, self-directed, independent, capable (except with electronics) adult. I just to happen to have a JOB!! rant2naughtyrant2

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This should in NO way be construed to mean that The Clam has given up trying to direct me anyway, but right now he's in SoCal, so I'm on vacation from outside "steerage." flirt

thndrnltng #2150689 10/30/08 11:47 AM
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I just to happen to have a JOB!!

She's cracking under the pressure already.


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Neak #2150695 10/30/08 11:51 AM
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You folks tell her I'm not speaking with her, thank you very much. (This would be easier to maintain if she weren't on the phone with me right now. I'm NOT the one who called, by the way! naughtyuhuhnaughty) But for the rest of you, let me repair the typo here: I just DON'T happen to have a job!

thndrnltng #2150745 10/30/08 12:53 PM
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Now this is going to look so sad!!

TL I did NOT email you because of Neaks suggestion.... I had already done my email before I even started reading the thread.

Oh Neak... your mum is only yelling at you right now :crosseyedcrazy:


Here is my guide on being the PERFECT wife ... which I follow of course to THE letter ...ask ANYONE !!!

A Wifes Guide - Womans Day Australia (THE bible for wifing)

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return (from the Pub). This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is a part of the warm welcome needed.

Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.(oh my poor dear)

Be a little bright and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.

Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives.

Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper, etc and then run a dustcloth over the tables.

Over the cooler month of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of the rest and order, and it will give you a lift too.(Are you kidding???) After all, catering to his comfort will provide you will immense personal satisfaction.(absolutely)

Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children’s hands and faces (if they are small - or males), comb their hair and, if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. Minimise all the noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet.

Be happy to see him.(Smiley face look)

Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.

Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first – remember, his topics of conversation are more important then yours.(Oh I know ... just ask him anytime)

Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax. puke

Your goal: Try to make sure you homes is a place of peace, order and tranquilly where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.

Don’t greet him with complaints and problems.

Don’t complain if he’s late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day. puke puke puke

Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.(I do both just in case)

Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.

Don’t ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him. hurray

A good wife knows her place. (Yes master :twobyfour: )


Life may feel as if you are constantly getting kicked on a daily basis, living is about picking yourself up each day and going on and on and on regardless.

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rotflmao Yeah, AW, we'll believe you do all that the day we believe it's snowing at Uluru. rotflmao

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WOW!!!!!
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Those new 'smilies' are to live for!!!!!!

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cinderella #2151391 10/31/08 03:37 PM
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snowing

Okay.

I give.

What is this thing called "snow?"


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O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

My Story

Recovered!
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Sweet!

Lots of rain here, but no snow, of course. In fact, it's oddly warm - 64F if you can believe.


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