Heya HC :)

And no problem :)

How you feeling today? Aside from the sunburn ;)

I'm focusing on work. :) Noting better to take your mind off the yucky stuff! :)

Yep, it helps.

Well I'm going to go eat some breakfast and watch TV for a little...

I'll be back soon enough!

Cya ;) :)

Chicky, I hope you love that necklace;)
Hey you Biggie!

:) I do! Good thing, right? Lol

Ya...
I just messed up or at least it looks like I did. Don't have to be to work till 10 on Mondays... the kids' bus came early so I had to take them to school, geeze... I suppose we could wait down there for 15 or 20 minutes, but in the rain that could get really old. Hmmph!

Oh well, that's life I guess. How about a good quote for the other thread Chicky? I would love to be inspired!:)

Morning all, sad Alty here.

It finally happened, Sydney had a mental break down at school.

Everything was fine this morning, she got dressed, got ready, got in the car, we got to the school, she got out of the car and then said that she had a tummy ache. I told her that it was probably just nerves and she'd be fine.

She insisted that she wasn't but perked up when she saw her friends. I decided that it was nerves and that I'd stick to my guns and make her go.

Well the teacher had to rip her off me and I had to leave with my baby crying her eyes out, saying "I want my mommy". Not enough coffee in the world today I'm afraid. I know she's fine, but the last thing I heard, that last little scream, that's what's sticking in my memory today. :(

Dang Alty, sorry you and her had to go through that. I have been through those days.

Today though, Jett (7) and Max (5) went to school, I had to drop them off so I got the pleasure of Maxy taking Jetts hand and watch them walk down the corridor. I always tell Jett to make sure Max gets to his class first, and that is just what he did... ya, I had tears in my eyes, and they were good!

Aw, Starty, that's precious. You should take a camera along tomorrow, get a picture. Of course if you take the camera they probably won't do it. ;)

Darnit, I hope Sydney is okay. No call from the school, but that doesn't mean anything. She had a bad day on Friday too, she peed in her pants and didn't tell anyone. I could smell it when she got home, but she was dry, so it must have happened in the morning. I asked her why, and she said she was too shy to raise her hand and ask to go potty. :(

This is going to be tough, I hope it doesn't last long. Great, now I have a tummy ache.

I'm sorry Alty... that sounds a little rough...

But just think of how happy they'll be to come home :)

Might not help much now, but you did the right thing - don't want them afraid to go to school forever right?

Right Biggie! So right, they learn to do many things when having to do what they don't want to;)

Oh and let me tell you what a nice new black shirt can do for Mondays... woo woo;)

Thanks Biggie and Starty. I know I did the right thing, what's haunting me is, what if she really had a tummy ache? Darn this twenty twenty hindsight. :( I'm sure she's okay, her teacher is great and I'm sure she calmed Sydney down.

This parent stuff is tough. ;)

Tough is right... gosh.
Just think, she will call if she is going to throw up... ;) She will be fine love.

I'm more worried that she'll have another "accident" in her pants. I don't want her to be labelled the pee pee, or poo poo princess in school. Kids can be mean, and she's so sensitive.

She'll be okay, I know it, my head knows it, my heart's fighting with my head. Darn heart. ;)

Okay, cleaning time, I'm setting up Syd's bunkbed today, then I'm painting this weekend, finally. Pink, pink, pink, yup, pink. Somehow I think I won't be liking pink anymore once I'm done. ;)

PINK! :)

I will always love pink... you go MAMA!

Awww, damn, my cell phone won't work... sheesh

Anyone want to go to class for me? :)

You fix my phone, I will go to class... LOL

... tempting :p

I need to go pay an arm and a leg for my books before class too... stupid bookstore

I hear those books are the hardest part of going to college;)

Off to work, have a great Monday everyone! (Tuesday for you Friend)
See you on the flip side... hahahahahahha

Adios Starty!

I'm out of here myself - time for class then some work afterward.

Adios!

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Happy Monday to everyone!

HC, still hanging in there?? Been thinking about you and hoping you are doing okay with the stuff-n-stuff! Sorry you got a sunburn... OUCH!! Feel better and stay strong... things will get better, easier, doable anyway!

Starty, have a good work day! Sweet story about your boys. That was too precious!

Biggie, hope school goes well today. It's a pain at times but will be worth it.

Alty, try not to worry too much! My heart breaks for you though. Crystal went through a hard time in first grade after weeks of doing just great and so happy then all of a sudden, "shy girl". I walked her to the class room one particular morning because she was upset and did not want to go to school. Her teacher was a caring and sensitive teacher so I knew she would look out for her (she knew she was going through a shy time) but I walked her to the classroom door, her teacher was right there, gave her a quick kiss and said, "Love you. See you later Baby!" She said "Ok" but as I turned to walk away, I heard her holler "MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!" and out of the corner of my eye, saw her start to run after me and her teacher grabbed the hood of her little jacket. That was a hard thing to do to just keep walking but knew for her good I had to. She ended up loving school, made 4.0 was a cheerleader, held offices, honor classes, graduated from University and became a Physical Therapist and is on the brain injury trauma team. Loves life, still loves school and talks about going back to become a doctor at some point. I don't share this as bragging but just to give a little perspective that what you are feeling now won't be a permanent thing and your little girl will blossom and probably never even remember the shy days. She is a beautiful little girl inside and out and is probably surrounded by little friends from the time she gets to school until she leaves but all mama sees is the shy little one, and all our worries that go with that. We moved to another state when I was in third grade. Had loved school up until then. I have a real heart for the shy little ones as well as the "Mama's broken heart" but Alty, it will be okay. I bet she comes home today bubbly and sharing all about her fun day!! It's always hardest on us mom's!!

Thanks, Rebbie. I'm trying not to think about it. I'll be good until I get home. :)

Then, I'll hit the pool again... and add to my sunburn! :) lol.

Mr. Sheriff, you are quiet this morning! Funny story! Loved her "courage"!! LOL

OUCH Little HC! You take care of that sunburn! Have a great day and PM or post "as needed", you know!! :)

Thank you princess... here is something to keep you busy for a few minutes;

Play With Spider - Flash 3D - OneMotion.com (http://www.onemotion.com/flash/spider/)

I had that little guy spinning so fast, it took him a long time just to figure out how to get out of the ball he was in the shape of... ah... so we have these in the Castle??

So, Sheriff, I am still Princess today and not Ducky, right? And all is well in my world?

I am going to hope so, I so don't like to make you sad and feel guilty!! :(

I am going to go paint and wish everyone a super day!! Bye bye for now!!

Love you princess... it's just when ever I eat or drink things that Alty gives me..?

Cute...

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Rebby, thanks for the story, it made me feel better. No call from the school, I hope that means she's okay. I still here her little voice crying for me, sometimes it's harder on us then it is on them.

One day she'll have kids, then she'll understand. ;)

Stringer, I can't eat the Rebbie duck, I feel guilt now too. I think we should just let her fly, fly, fly, we'll go after the Starduck instead. ;)

Hey all!

Only back for a minute... Eating lunch quick then going outside since its beautiful out to read two chapters I need to read for class. Maybe I'll meet some interesting people :p

Then I need to write a summary by by 90 minutes from now and then workout, dinner and class from 6-9... holy cow!

Nevermin - no time :( Time to write papers :( :(

Rebby, thanks for the story, it made me feel better. No call from the school, I hope that means she's okay. I still here her little voice crying for me, sometimes it's harder on us then it is on them.

One day she'll have kids, then she'll understand. ;)

Stringer, I can't eat the Rebbie duck, I feel guilt now too. I think we should just let her fly, fly, fly, we'll go after the Starduck instead. ;)

QUACK! Oh sure... why am I more tasty? :rolleyes: :eek:

Starby - I got your message. Thanks for calling... for caring enough to call and leave me that message. I was out at the pool and was burning my little chicky skin.

Talking about it just makes all those feelings of helplessness flow back - but then, at the same time, talking about it really helps. I may just call you later. I'm not sure though. I have to stay at the College until 6 tonight - then I'm going to make cookies.

Baking helps me cope. I made a blueberry cheesecake yesterday afternoon. Lol. My co-workers LOVE me. :)

Oh yummmmyyyy! Blueberry Cheescake? I'm drooling! :D

Call ANYTIME! I understand all too well, unfortunately! Sucks, doesn't it?

QUACK!! Oh sure....why am I more tasty?? :rolleyes: :eek:

Cause we have taken the time to "PRE" pare you my dear... you only have that one feather left and I am now putting out a REWARD for that feather!!

Alty what can we give away as an award?

HEY... I got my second greenie... must be cause I am so good at hunting DUCKIES??

You just watch out Sheriff Stringy! I will swoop down when you least expect it, and eat your greenie! Ewwwwwww... that really didn't sound good! ::cough cough::

Oh yummmmyyyy!! Blueberry Cheescake?? I'm drooling!! :D

Call ANYTIME!! I understand all too well, unfortunately!! Sucks, doesn't it?

Yeah... blueberry cheesecake. Its completely gone. Lots of guys around here... and college students. You put the two together and your baked goods are virtually INHALED.

I told them that I'm still in my mental crisis, so they can expect more goodies tomorrow. Their reply? "We're hoping you stay in this mental crisis FOREVER!"

Men. Sheesh. :D ;)

(present company excluded, of course!)

You've hypnotized them with baked goods! They aren't in their right minds Chicky! Hmmm... gives me an idea! Do you think if I started to bake good things, that I could leave them outside of each door, and I could get rid of my baseball bats? Or will they just entice them, and think there is more inside? LOL!

LOL! No idea, Starby... the male mind is a mystery to me...

:)

LOL! No idea, Starby.... the male mind is a mystery to me.....

:)

THe feelings mutual ;) :)

Women are easy. How hard is it to give us chocolate and say "You're Pretty"??

:D (I'm just messing with you BigB... I know that the feeling is mutual.)

You have to admit Biggie. We could have you down on your knees for a really good cheesecake! :p

Cheesecake is good, but I think I've got the willpower to resist...

I'd have to use my eating healthy plan for extra strength :p

... now I'm hungry :(

THe feelings mutual ;) :)

You don't understand men either? :p ;)

You have to admit Biggie. We could have you down on your knees for a really good cheesecake!! :p

He's living the college life Starby, we could have on his knees for far less then a cheesecake. ;)

LOL! No idea, Starby.... the male mind is a mystery to me.....

:)

Men are easy to figure out. Just feed them, give them great sex once a year, and wash their underwear. The rest is a piece of cake. ;)

LOL! No idea, Starby.... the male mind is a mystery to me.....

:)


Ask me questions then... I am an open book, I will tell you all about the mysterious mind of men...

Stringer, I've reported her, she's posted this exact message on another thread too. :(

Ask me questions then...I am an open book, I will tell you all about the mysterious mind of men...

Mind? Men? :p :D

Just got home and popped in to see my fate! Seems that I am now back to my Princess Rebby self!! I am so happy! Sheriff and Alty, you do have big hearts and I love you for it! But Alty, what was that drink you fixed for Stringer last night? Made his head spin and made him forget all about his vows to protect all the people in the Castle and uphold the law and keep his badge all shined up!

Angel, thank you for the Genie, and the wand and the serum... all is well... for now anyway! You just always seem to be there when I really need my Guardian Angel.

Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I love the Castle.

Got to fly out of here for now but see you all later! :)

Have fun flapping those wings Rebbie. :)

I gave Stringer a drink? I did? Hmmm, I don't remember that, must have been Starduck, she's sneaky like that. ;)

You mean I am still a duck Alty?? (big tear drops falling)... and I thought all was well.

Hmmm, if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and flaps it's wings like a duck, it must be a duck... better duck Queen Alty... I have still been seeing some bats flying around here. If ione bites you, you are done for... and will be ready to be roasted yourself.

Since I am still sitting in my chair in my little pink princess dress and have cute little feet with no webbing, arms and not wings, long blonde hair and not feathers, maybe all is still fine... we will see.. This Castle just keeps getting more strange by the night. What about all the other rooms to explore? Surely they hold mysteries yet untold.

Got to fly out of here for now but see you all later!

But Rebbie, you're the one who said you where flying out of here. :)

A duck in a pink dress, tee, hee, I'd like a picture of that. :)

You are safe Princess Rebby... just remember you have the Genie and your own Magic Wand now!!

You are now courageous and can fight off anything :p

You are safe Princess Rebby...................just remember you have the Genie and your own Magic Wand now!!!

You are now courageous and can fight off anything :p


Gulp, I better get my bunny butt out of here. :eek:

Well... I usually don't share much bad news. But I just had a hugh business setback. We found out today that we lost a contract, a big one that we have had for years. It represents about 35% of our business.

I am very depressed, and I have to make some tough decisions.

Well...I usually don't share much bad news. But I just had a hugh business setback. We found out today that we lost a contract, a big one that we have had for years. It represents about 35% of our business.

I am very depressed, and I have to make some tough decisions.

Geez... sorry to hear that sheriff :(

Wow Stringer,

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope that you are able to work through it and good luck with your decisions...

I'm so sorry to hear that Stringer. You are a smart guy and you know your business, you'll figure something out, I know you will.

And remember, we're here, good times and bad.

Geez............sorry to hear that sheriff :(

Thanks for your concern M. I need to leave now for a while, I need to get my head back on straight. Then start dealing with some things..

Thanks again.

Thanks everyone I appreciate you all.

But, I need to go for a while K?

Well be here when your back, no worries...

You take care Stringer. If you need a sounding board we're here, okay?

Thanks everyone I appreciate you all.

But, I need to go for a while K?

You go do what's needed , I'm sure you'll make the right choice. I'll be here all day if you need someone to talk to.

Cya mate!

Sir Stringer,

If I could, I'd take care of that 35% for you... you're so awesome. We're all here if you need us.

Funny, when I needed you all yesterday, here you were. I love my little network. And Sir Stringer, you're a huge part of that.

I wish there were something we could do for Stringer. At least we could do something to try and cheer him up.

M, you up for it? Joke and funny pics time, for our Sherriff? You game?

I wish there were something we could do for Stringer. At least we could do something to try and cheer him up.

M, you up for it? Joke and funny pics time, for our Sherriff? You game?

LOL... you know me Alty :D

Hi HC ;)

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LMAO, good one M. :)

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Hi M ;)

I'm making cookies. I can handle making cookies. I can blend and stir and scoop. :)

Ok this one is especially for stringer , I know how he loves these :D

(Didn't starduck say she wanted to be a Nun... LOL )

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I'm a 'Nunn' according to that little girl! I guess that's means I'm a double N?? LOL!

She called me a "sad act" lastnite! Haha! Maybe she meant Sister Act??

Hi M ;)

I can blend and stir and scoop. :)

I bet you can ;)

That ain't nun, that's some. ;)

Okay, my pics can't compare, but...

Now this dog has balls. :)
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Lmao... :)

An angry dog and a princess? :eek:

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Posted this on Chery's thread today, but just in case you missed it;

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Yep saw it... very funny :)

Wow, busy in here tonight, huh??

Lol

Join in guys :)

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Nice biggie... although I think your doing a diservice to the chimp :)

Here you go!

YouTube - Schweaty Balls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azddGazTvv0&feature=related)

Haha... Poor guy, at least he doesn't know :)

Flava flave... wow, lets take a trip back in time...

:) Hi you!

Hey starty pants :D

Here ya go!

YouTube - Schweaty Balls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azddGazTvv0&feature=related)

Just that caption makes me not want to click on it

Don't be afraid Biggie, the Schweaty balls won't hurt you, they're yummy. :)

I loved watching them... they were and are still funnyyyyy

I loved watching them....they were and are still funnyyyyy


The Schweaty balls? :D :p ;)

Uhhhhh you
How is your sweet daughter tonight?

I have been wondering the same thing Alty!! She has been on my mind all day.

Just fine Starty. I was worried all day, and then little princess came home all bright eyed and bushy tailed. I asked how her how she's feeling, "Great mom, I had a fun day!". Why you little... ;)

All that for nothing, but I'm glad. :)

Great to hear! I got to go, everyone is home and now its time for Mom stuff... Hugs to all of you

Hugs Starty!!

Alty, so good to hear the good report! "Ain't" it just the way?? LOL

Night Starty.

Yes Rebbie, it surely is. Funny how they can make us worry all day because of a few tears. I guess that's love. :)

Yep!! That's love! Even today, if my kids get upset or seem distraught, I feel the same way I did way back then! My daughter is not quite 5' 2" and my son is 6' 2" but they are and will always will be my babies!!

I feel the same way and now I understand why my parents never stopped treating me like a child, because I was their child, no matter how old I got. When I hurt, they hurt, when I was sad, they were sad, when I was angry, they wanted to step in and fight for me. The most wonderful thing they ever did was let me stand on my own two feet, fight my own fights, wipe my own tears and mend my own hurts. I know it was hard for them, but that's what true love is. :)

I hope I have the strength to do the same for my two when the time comes. Remember though, you may stand back and let them walk on their own two feet, but no matter what, you'll always be there to catch them when they fall. My parents did that too. :)

How's our Sheriff doing? I hope he's okay! That sure bites the big one! Sorry Stringy! :(

Me n the Sheriff got in a Mexican Standoff!

Alty, your parents gave you one of the greatest gifts in life, they allowed you to stand on your own two feet and fight your own battles and that allowed you to be able to be strong within yourself! That is not easy for a parent to do but one of the greatest gifts to give a child. What a blessing and a great legacy they gave to you and now, you are giving to your little ones, bit by bit. We can't do it all at one time but baby steps toward allowing them to become their own person!!

I find that "Mama Bear" still rears her head at times when my children are upset but I do try to temper that with a huge dose of listening ears and a tiny bit of advice if asked!! LOL

Hey Starby!! What's up? Your computer working good tonight? Hope so. Good to see you on here tonight. Missed you last night!!

Ya Starduck, were you been you quacky gal you? ;)

Rebbie, Mama Bear is always present, but you have to learn the sheath your claws once in a while. :) It's hard though, I'm always ready to strike when my cubs are in trouble.

:: poof, bounce, bounce, bounce:: crap, I'm a bunny again. Hey, I have a cotton tail, cute. :)

QUACK! Not feeling so well tonight! Well yesterday and today actually. Can't seem to get rid of this gol derned headache, and I keep getting sharp pains at the top of my spine... right around my collarbone. Urrrggghhhh!

How are y'all?

Night guys... I need some rest for tomorrow...

You are safe Princess Rebby...................just remember you have the Genie and your own Magic Wand now!!!

You are now courageous and can fight off anything :p


There you are Angel!! I FEEL safe now... and I feel courageous. I am not a duck, I am not a duck, I am not a duck!! Yahoo! I am Princess Rebby with a Genie of my own and my own Magic Wand..

Hey Starduck, got a proposition for you. It involves some special serum I have. We can talk later!! Just a thought.. I mean, you may love being a duck, do you?? If not, and well, maybe we could just talk growing you new feathers. It will be getting to be fall soon you know!! Cool winds will soon approach! :p

I'm sorry to hear that Starby, I hope you feel better.

Now, on a more serious note. Stringer, Guy, M, Biggie, and all you other duck hunters. The duck is lame, she'll be easy to catch, set the trap, get the nets, start boiling the water, start chopping the veggies, tonight we will feast.

Ahem, anything I can do Starby? ;)

Good Night Stringer... sweet rest and good dreams! Best to you tomorrow!

Night Stringer, remember, it will all look better tomorrow dear. We're here if you need us, k? :)

G'nite Sir String! Get a good nights sleep, and hopefully you'll wake up with a fresh outlook! Sweet Dreams Sheriff! :)

Hi everyone.

Um... I just got home. 130am.. . :(

Stringy, I'm terribly sorry about that... I have no idea how it feels to lose 35% of the business, but I can only imagine.

Hc, here's a box of godiva truffes. Ps, you're gorgeous.

To alty, starby, starty, m, friend, biggie, rebby, momma c, etc. etc. etc.

.. how you doing?

I'm off to bed... gotta get up in 4 hours.

You better sleep fast Sneezy!! Night night!! Sweet Dreams!

Night sneezy :)

Night all! I have much painting to do tomorrow so got to go... art show is coming up fast.

SWEET DREAMS TO ALL, even the little critters running around all over the place!!

Lator Gators!

hi everyone.

um...I just got home. 130am. ...:(

stringy, I'm terribly sorry about that...I have no idea how it feels to lose 35% of the business, but I can only imagine.

hc, here's a box of godiva truffes. ps, you're gorgeous.

to alty, starby, starty, m, friend, biggie, rebby, momma c, etc. etc. etc.

..how you doin?

I'm off to bed...gotta get up in 4 hours.

You better get yerself s'more sleep there deputy! You'll wear yourself out! You've done your homework... so you know what lack of sleep does to you! ;)

Hey there all! I won't be able to drop in so often for the reasons you all probably know by now, I have exams. I'll be here on rare occasions and won't be able to keep up with the thread.

Starby, hope you'll be fine and get rid of that headache. My coughing is nearly gone, and that's fortunate for me because that prevented me to concentrate properly.

Alty, I hope Jaret will be fine too.

Rebbie, art show?? I wasn't aware of any art show... anyway, if you are doing something, good luck.

Stringer, what's I hear? Losing 35% of business? I'm so sorry for that... Take care.

Take care everyone else (Sneezy, BigB, HC, M, Starty, Momma C, little bro (haven't seen you lately) , Guy, am I forgetting anyone? Anyway, take care)

Sneezy, I'll borrow one of your sentences, can I?

My presence on AMHD will be severely impaired until November 17.

Hi Unky! Glad you popped in! I've still got my headache, but hopefully it will subside a little VERY soon.

I hope you do well with your studies! You're a smart guy, so I don't think you'll have many problems if you put your mind to it!

Have a good evening! :)

I didn't think of anyone up at that time... well hi Starby and thanks for the compliment. I hope to get good results, and then in two years again for HSC. If I get a 'bourse' or money to help my studies, I might perhaps come to Canada to continue my studies, well, I need good results for that. Anyway, I'm confident and will never give up.

Btw, I've heard that taking too much panadol (or paracetamol) is not good. Try resting a bit.

Hey Unky! I know you will do well, and we would love to see you in Canada! Just be prepared for the winter weather! LOL! It can get really cold, and I'm sure you are not conditioned for that kind of weather. We've had winters where we are told to not leave any skin exposed if going outside, because it can freeze in less than a minute! We don't get that a whole lot though... or maybe I'm just used to it... LOL

I don't think I know what Panadol is?! I assume it's a headache medication? I've got strong painkillers that I take for my hip and back, and even they aren't touching this headache of mine. :(

Oh, OK, then. Thanks for the advice. Anyway, any thing you take in excess is bad for health, for example fats, medicine, sugar, salt, etc. I need to go now, biology tuition. Have a nice day there. I think winter is coming in Canada?

Well last yr we didn't get a whole lot of snow, or really extreme temps. Until about January, so hopefully it's the same this yr. I like to have snow at Christmas though. It doesn't seem the same without it. But then I want it to melt the next day... haha!

Have a good day then Unky!

Go Unky and Good Luck on your exams. I hope you do fantastic!

Good morning all of you beautiful people! ;)

Mornin Starty! How's you doing?

Getting ready... I have the day off and I get to take Grady in to get his braces off;)
BIG DEAL I suppose... lol
What about you sweet honey?

Still not been able to sleep for more than 3 or 4 hrs at a time, and still have a B*tch of a headache, but other than that, all's good I guess. Whine... whine... complain... complain... LOL!

I did try your rock thing though. It feels awesome... but didn't help with the sleep much. :(

I'm watching Rachael Ray, and getting verrryyyy hungry!

Ohhhh, nice that you tried it...
Sorry it didn't help with sleep... I will get with my "medicine doctor" after we get the braces off Grady... hugs and love. I wish for you to SLEEP! BAM! now go lie down and instantly fall asleep...

You are my fave Genie! :D

Good luck to Grady with getting his braces off! I remember that day... it was soooo nice to get them off!

(oops... Batman is good at his job too... lol)

Oh well, tell me that after I find you something that actually helps! ;)

hi everyone.

hc, here's a box of godiva truffes. ps, you're gorgeous.


*sniff*

Thanks... ;)

Afternoon all

Afternoon!

How's it going starty?

Oh fine... I know, how can I be fine when I am in the middle of cleaning up the SECOND accident by my big ole black lab today... I just am, he is worth the bad stuff... eeeewwww
Poor dog..
Grady got his braces off and he is amazingly just like he was before we took them off. Just no braces, I don't know what I was expecting... LMAO
How goes it for you Biggie

Eh...

Just got out of my only class for the day which is good. Going to make a grilled chicken salad for lunch and head to the gym in a bit. I have an assignment due by midnight tonight for a class I don't have the book for. The bookstore is sold out. I guess I'm SOL.

Sometimes I can't wait for May ;)

Can't you get a used one Biggie? Or get together and share and split the cost with someone? HUH HUH can't you?

They don't have any used or new ones in the bookstore.

I'll have to order one online, but it will take a while to come in. Its an online class so I don't know any of the people in the class and I just emailed the professor asking her if she has any. I wanted to send an email out to the class asking to borrow one for the day so I can do the assignment until the one I ordered comes in, but there doesn't appear to be a way to email the whole class online. I asked the professor how to do that also...

I think I've done about all I can do...

Wow.. she responded fast..

She said that she believes the library has a reference copy of the book. I'll have to go check that out a little later on :)

Woo Hoo... great job Biggie!

*Yawn*.. Anyone on?

I've been waisting my time Thinking of Senior Prank ideas.. I need a break

What's up guy?

Just got back from the library... blah

Hi Biggie! The library... oh joy! Lol

Guy, I've been meaning to ask you... how is your friend doing? Have you talked to him lately?

Yeah, it was tons of fun. At least I'm done for the night now... I can enjoy what's left of it ;)

Yes enjoy your eve! It's been pretty quiet around here tonight. It's a nice night here though... no wind or rain for once. Still have this damn headache though. I think I'm going to order in some chinese, and just chill.

Marta just made me a great home cooked meal; fried and breaded liver, mashed potatoes with gravy, fresh whole corn, iced tea and a kolachi (sp?)for desert... she understands me...

Starby: Chinese sounds good - too bad I already ate :)

Stringer: Never had liver... I'd be a bit afraid to try it hehe

Hi Biggie! The library...oh joy! lol

Guy, I've been meaning to ask you...how is your friend doing? Have you talked to him lately?

Jeff?

Great! He actually smiled in a pic today =D
Is sneezy on? I need help with Algebra II

Sorry Sheriff. I'm just not a fan of liver. I've had many people tell me that... if you just try my liver the way I make it, you'll LOVE it! Uhmmm, nope... still liver no matter what the recipe is! ;) But I'm sure if you like it, Marta makes it great! I have no idea what kolachi is!! Whatever it is, I'm glad you loved it all... she takes good care of you!

Hey guy.

I'm here.

JUST... got back from work

Mkay whew... Just go with me with [ Being an absolute value sign

Basicially... Its taking an AV equation and turning it into a graph

the equation is y=2[x-1]-3 with taking [x-1]-3 and turning that into a point which would be the vertex in this case it would be 1,-3 because u divide 1 into 1x to get the x point and the -3 for your Y. Not that's all n easy but do I do with the 2 in front of the [

If your confused I'll rewrite the question. I'm kind of rushed atm

Guy...

With absolute value, if there is a coefficient on the absolute value signs it just changes the steepness of the graph, or the slope of the lines...

so 2[x-1] would have a slope of 2. 1/2[x-1] would have a slope of 1/2.

Got it?

REally?


Is that all? Are you positive?

I think I sort of understand what you're saying.

putting this in vertex form... let's just make (x - 1)... into a t

t = |x - 1|

so now, you have y = 2t - 3

this way, you have the vertex form.

so yes, you're right that 1, -3 is the vertex... and can be easily checked by actually plugging in a few numbers (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3) for x.

Its been a few years, but I'm 95% sure that's all there is to it...

And if you use Sneezys method of plugging numbers in, you can take two of the points you get, check the slope, and it comes out to 2... for the record :)

IE: x = -2; y=-9
x = -1; y=-7

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
= (-7)-(-9) / (-1)-(-2)
= -7 + 9 / -1 + 2
= 2 / 1

So yeah, I'm sure :)

I think I sorta understand what you're saying.

putting this in vertex form...let's just make (x - 1)...into a t

t = |x - 1|

so now, you have y = 2t - 3

this way, you have the vertex form.

so yes, you're right that 1, -3 is the vertex...and can be easily checked by actually plugging in a few numbers (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3) for x.

Hm... I get it but not really.. Because I'm talking to you but I'm also talking to a friend who's in my class

Matthew says:
just go up 2 spaces
Matthew says:
and across 1
Eddie says:
what about 2 in front?
Matthew says:
It's the slope of the line
Matthew says:
apprently
Eddie says:
slope's 1.
Eddie says:
which is by the x.
Matthew says:
are you sure?
Matthew says:
not always
Eddie says:
I don't know

.. I'm getting 2 different answerse from 2 asains xD
I'll just ask my teacher tomorrow

Hey how is everyone

Matthew agrees with me :)

Actually, so does sneezy, he just didn't say it...

Slope of the line is 2 (like biggie said)...

I think I sorta understand what you're saying.

putting this in vertex form...let's just make (x - 1)...into a t

t = |x - 1|

so now, you have y = 2t - 3

this way, you have the vertex form.

so yes, you're right that 1, -3 is the vertex...and can be easily checked by actually plugging in a few numbers (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3) for x.

I... I... with a two two two... 3 4 5... hungry... hungry... are you?. I couldn't stand it... down here mother... we're all home now! (George Carlin)

What the..? Was that in English? :rolleyes:

Lol I feel left out what are we talking about.

Lol I feel left out what are we talking about.


Math homework :eek: Haha...

How are you?

My Aglebra II HW

I am good how about you and what is the problem

Can some one come and help my kids with their homework? I can't do it anymore... LOL

It feels good to be back here I stopped for a few weeks.

Heya Starty! Just here for a minute for now. How was your day?

Hey Nick!

I'll take your guys's word for it
But if I fail... I'm driving to Georgia and burning down all the Starbucks to vent Sneezy

Great, just got done reading Where the red fern grows... well the next chapter in it for the younger boys, I love it and so do they!
My day wants to be over, I am willing to let it be over;)

Can you skip over the one I go to please GUY?? LOL you silly

Hi Starbuck lol I learned the colors. Anyway how are you

Nick, welcome!

Fair enough. I feel that as a math major, if I fail an alg II hw... I deserve it.

... I came home to... y'know, sit back, relax...

But I just realized I had a mountain of paperwork.

STRINGY!! HOW THE HECK DID YOU DO THIS??

Great, just got done reading Where the red fern grows...well the next chapter in it for the younger boys, I love it and so do they!
My day wants to be over, I am willing to let it be over;)

OMG! Where the Red Fern Grows. I totally forgot about that book. I think I read it when I was like 8 yrs old or so! It was a good book. I remember reading it on summer holidays when we all went on vacation in my parents motorhome.

Go to the page 91 and check..
I dun feel like rewriting it

Hi Starbuck lol I learned the colors. Anyway how are you

I'm uhmmm... good! Nasty headache that won't go away! Where did I put that sledge hammer? ;)

Starty, that was the first book I've ever read in english.

You guys would not mind helping me out would you? See we took a test to find out what type of learner we are (kinestetic, musical, inter/intro personal,etc.). I was the first person to ever be classified as none. I have had trouble learning. Am I just awsome ;]?

I'm kinestetic

Maybe because I have Torrets xD
Jk, I just like to move

I love that book too guys! Ok, going to watch some tricks before they go to bed... se you laters...
Sneeze Ball, I would love to hear how you are fairing with all that hard work?;) Resting enough, as long as you stay alive for the first few years, I hear it is well worth it!:):)

Have fun Starty! Me's going to go too I's thinks! I'm staaaarving! Have fun children... and don't make a mess in the castle! The minions complain too much! They are probably responsible for the Queens headache! :p

Bye Starbuck anyone have any idea about my problem.

Ha everyone left?

Starby: Chinese sounds good - too bad I already ate :)

Stringer: Never had liver... I'd be a bit afraid to try it hehe

BB, if done properly, de-vained, cooked well and breaded it can be Delicious. When I was younger you would never had caught me eating liver... now, well I guess our tastes change. OR maybe it is the COOK??

Sorry Sheriff. I'm just not a fan of liver. I've had many people tell me that...if you just try my liver the way I make it, you'll LOVE it!! Uhmmm, nope....still liver no matter what the recipe is! ;) But I'm sure if you like it, Marta makes it great! I have no idea what kolachi is!!? Whatever it is, I'm glad you loved it all....she takes good care of you!


Yeah... she does Starby... Can't say enough... Don't really deserve her...

Math, learning, huh? Okay, Guy, if you're doing addition, subtraction, or multiplication, I can help you (maybe) for division I need a calculator. The rest is over my head and on the wall behind me. :(

Nick, how can you be none? Is that possible? Wonder what I am? Let's not use the big fancy words to try and describe ourselves, they scare the bunny. :(

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Alten you always make me laugh and I guess I'm just to good=p

fair enough. I feel that as a math major, if I fail an alg II hw...I deserve it.

...I came home to...y'know, sit back, relax...

but I just realized I had a mountain of paperwork.

STRINGY!!! HOW THE HECK DID YOU DO THIS?!?!


Huh? Do what Sneeze?

I'm the plucky comic relief. :)

Hi Stringer. Liver? Really? Ewwwww! I have to agree with Starby on this one, never had a liver I liked, and my mom made it often. My least favorite food though, lentils. Gag, gag, gag. :(

=D you guys make me laugh

I'm the plucky comic relief. :)

Hi Stringer. Liver? Really? Ewwwww! I have to agree with Starby on this one, never had a liver I liked, and my mom made it often. My least favorite food though, lentils. Gag, gag, gag. :(


You guys are right... I used to hate it. Even more than asparagus. Marta started making it years ago... she says that I need to eat things that will keep me here for a long time... So even though I complained (before she made it) I was amazed how good she made it taste...

So, I guess I will be here for a while... if the stress don't Kill me... lord help me... ha

Do... this business thing.

I come home after 14 hours, and I'm... floored, then I realize I have a mountain of paperwork to do, so I do this said paperwork until about 2am... and realize that it won't ever get done... so I fall asleep...

... then start all over again, and hope to catch up on my day off... sunday

Alty, help me here... seriously now...

The more I look at your avatar I don't think it is a wrabbit... no, it is a gerbil... right? I know I am right...

I love asparagus (smothered in hollandaise sauce). :)

You keep eating it, it's good for you and you like it, it's all good.

Too bad you can't live on chocolate, then I'd be happy. ;)

Alty, help me here........seriously now...

The more I look at your avatar I don't think it is a wrabbit...no, it is a gerbil...right? I know I am right....
It's a baby bunny :p

Stringer, it's a baby bunny, really it is, honestly. I know it's teeny, and it's ear are tucked behind it's head, but it is a bunny. If only I could turn it around to show you the powder puff tail.

Gerbils don't have big eyes like that, or cute bunny noses. ;)

You guys miss whipgirl don't you? ;)

I think Liver is Offal too :D

Liver is gross X|

So does anyone have an answer to my problem

nickeknew... what's your problem? Did I miss it?

Comic relief;

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do...this business thing.

I come home after 14 hours, and I'm...floored, then I realize I have a mountain of paperwork to do, so I do this said paperwork until about 2am...and realize that it won't ever get done...so I fall asleep...

...then start all over again, and hope to catch up on my day off...sunday

Sneeze, you are an energetic, bright, ambitious person with a desire to be more... it will all come together my friend, please trust me on this.

When I started this business over 15 years ago it was the same, sometimes I was up for three days straight. Checking on accounts at night and selling during the day. (I could not do that now at my age... too much) But it does come together.

I seriously hope that you have put together a business plan. Not only the one for the bank but a more personal business plan for yourself.

1. Get it up and running with people that you can trust.

2. Take the profits and expand or open additional businesses.

3. Use your money and the banks to do this.

4. Remember all the plans you have can only come to pass with money, with money you can do what YOU want, help yourself or others. Success breads independence and confidence.

I know that you have what it takes Sneeze, I have listened to you. You are the kind of person that I would have hired to be an exec in my own company.

Yes it can be h*ll in the beginning no question... but keep driving... it gets much better... except the stress... and surprises sometimes.

We took a test to find out what type of learners we are ( Kenestetic, musical, inter/intra personal, etc.) and everyone is supposed to be one but I am the first person to be none. What's wrong with me.

I think I see a Gerbil spinner cage in the background...

I think Liver is Offal too :D

We don't all have to be the same... right? I heard that somewhere a long time ago...

But you do not know what you are missing, the way Marta prepares it...

M...I am a salesman...now would I EVER lie to you?!?!?!?!?:eek:

Awww.. Marta just brought me in some fresh REAL cherry licorice... man she is a saint, to me anyway...

I think I see a Gerbil spinner cage in the background.....

:eek:

No way buddy, I'm a bunny! :D

:eek:

No way buddy, I'm a bunny! :D


Wrabbits don't go: "gerbil, gerbil, gerbil...."

Im going to go please send me a messege if u can answer my problem

M...I am a salesman...now would I EVER lie to you?!?!?!?!?:eek:



NEVER stringer NEVER!!

Hey nick
I'm afraid I'm not sure of the answer to your question sorry...

Suggest you make a post about it in the appropriate forum!!

Wrabbits don't go: "gerbil, gerbil, gerbil...."

:( :(

I'm a bunny, I'm a bunny, I'M A BUNNY!

Gerbils are rodents. :(

Check this out;

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/humor-comedy/next-life-want-pig-258726.html

We took a test to find out what type of learners we are ( Kenestetic, musical, inter/intra personal, etc.) and everyone is supposed to be one but I am the first person to be none. Whats wrong with me.

Really? I don't think I'm any one of those either...

It could mean that you're a little bit of everything...

Nick, I'm none of those either, so no worries. We're special, in a good way. ;)

:( :(

I'm a bunny, I'm a bunny, I'M A BUNNY!

Gerbils are rodents. :(

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Stringy, thank you.

I certainly do hope I know what the heck I'm doing. It's only been a week, and I've already run into a few problems... zoning ordinances and such... but I'm sure it'll get handled sooner or later.

Currently, I have an accountant, a lawyer, a marketing director, and a few goonies to do my bidding. As far as costs go, I bought a restaurant that's down in the dumps, and losing about 10k a year, and realized that everything was wrong with it: food, employees, location, and the lack of marketing.

I changed the recipe... surveyed and sampled, people now love the food.

Fired all the employees, hired new ones.

Location, something I can't change, but... oh well.

The lack of marketing... I'm up at 7 every morning and canvassing... literally going door to door, mailboxes, businesses, and handing out coupons, flyers, menus, etc.

In the past 8 days, I've seen hundreds of people that ask, "...did you guys just open? I had no idea this place existed," and have gotten calls that ask where we're located, then to find out that they live 2 blocks down the road.

So far, so good. The ground pounding just seems to kill me. Regardless, I'm seeing a lot of progress.

... can I work as a exec in your company? ;)

:( :(

I'm a bunny, I'm a bunny, I'M A BUNNY!

Gerbils are rodents. :(


I see NO tail in your avatar... and you can not deny that it's head looks exactly like a GERBIL!! :rolleyes:

Bunny!!

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Mean boys! :(

Bunnnyyyyyyy

bunnnyyyyyyy

:D Muwah Sneezy, big kiss for you. :)

stringy, thank you.

I certainly do hope I know what the heck I'm doing. It's only been a week, and I've already run into a few problems...zoning ordinances and such...but I'm sure it'll get handled sooner or later.

Currently, I have an accountant, a lawyer, a marketing director, and a few goonies to do my bidding. As far as costs go, I bought a restaurant that's down in the dumps, and losing about 10k a year, and realized that everything was wrong with it: food, employees, location, and the lack of marketing.

I changed the recipe...surveyed and sampled, people now love the food.

fired all the employees, hired new ones.

location, something I can't change, but...oh well.

the lack of marketing...I'm up at 7 every morning and canvassing...literally going door to door, mailboxes, businesses, and handing out coupons, flyers, menus, etc.

In the past 8 days, I've seen hundreds of people that ask, "...did you guys just open? I had no idea this place existed," and have gotten calls that ask where we're located, then to find out that they live 2 blocks down the road.

so far, so good. The ground pounding just seems to kill me. Regardless, I'm seeing a lot of progress.

...can I work as a exec in your company? ;)


You will be successful... failure is not a word in your vocabulary Sneeze.

I have been thorough this many times I can help you.. (we'll settle later.. ha ha no... not necessary) my degree is in marketing and business management. I have first hand successful experience and I am always taking refresher courses and seminars.

An Idea, and I know an entrepreneur in your business that did this with a ton of success: Get a list of names and addresses in your marketing area (buy it if needed... prices vary) send them a letter... yes a regular letter. On the outside of your envelope in bold letters state that there is a coupon inside for first time users that is from $5.00 to $35.00 off their meal. But they must come to your place before... (pick a date... ). Obviously have a lessor % of $35.00 (or whatever you choose) coupons and so on.

But it creates mystery, separates YOU from all the other flyers in their mailbox AND... ta da... THEY must TAKE ACTION BEFORE A CERTAIN DATE... creates urgency...

Later... but I have more ideas...

:D Muwah Sneezy, big kiss for you. :)


OK... Wrabbit... but only cause I really like your avatar... :o

Bunny!

Check out the avy now. No denying I'm a bunny anymore. :)

OPS... Sneeze...

I forgot ONE VERY IMPORTANT THING:

Tell them on the outside of the envelope that they cannot open it... THEY MUST bring it into your place and after their meals and drinks... then they can open it to see what their discount IS... IF they OPEN it before it is no good. The waiter has to open it...

This brings them to your place.............ta da....It works Sneeze...

Bunny!

Check out the avy now. No denying I'm a bunny anymore. :)

IT ONLY GETS BETTER... AND BETTER... right M? ;)

Traitors...

I think I've been scammed.

Stringer, you called me a gerbil just to get me to change my avy, didn't you?

Hmmmmmm... ;)

Bunny!

Check out the avy now. No denying I'm a bunny anymore. :)

ABSOLUTELY... wiggle your tail for us alty ;)

Ah, too late dear M, I am now a new and improved whipgirl. Watch out! :)

Ah, too late dear M, I am now a new and improved whipgirl. Watch out! :)

Must I remind you lady... you have NO WHIP... it is out of your clutches now and will always be. And you and I know, THERE are NO substitutes... Suzzy is mine, mine you here...

You can pretend all you want... I have suzzy... cold fact... hahahahahahaha (boy this feels too good----must be evil it feels that good... );)

ABSOLUTELY.................wiggle your tail for us alty ;)


AH HA... you said it M... "TAIL"... not bunny puff.. :D

Did whipgirl scare everyone away?

I miss the bunny. The bunny was cute. The bunny was cuddly, people wanted to pet the bunny, hug the bunny, kiss the bunny. No one wants to get close to whip girl, they're scared.

Okay, I'm going to give you boys some choices, pick my avy;

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12071

12072

And one for Stringer :)

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Aaaaaaaahhhhh...

Lets see... choices... choices...

AH HA...you said it M..."TAIL"....not bunny puff................!:D

I'm nothing but a piece of tail? Wait, was that out loud? :eek:

You boys are mean. :( I'm going to turn back in to a bunny, and drop bunny kernels all over the floor, and then I'll bite your heels and you'll trip and fall in the bunny poo.

Ya, that's what I'm going to do all right. :D

I like the original whip girl personally...


Stringers one looks good , do it stringer :)

Aaaaaaaahhhhh..............

Lets see........choices.......choices...

Bunny, bunny, bunny! :D

I don't know... you have presented some very interesting choices...

I like the original whip girl personally.......


stringers one looks good , do it stringer :)

I found a whole bunch for Stringer;

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Stringy, those are actually very good ideas, but I believe I have misled you.

My restaurant is a fast food place. No waiters.

The demographic in the area are low class, low-income, and at times, are on welfare. Trust me, my place is a dump... I got the whole place... for less than a lexus.

I've canvassed 3 major subdivisions in the area with coupons for 20% off, and in the past 8 days, I've gotten 11 of them in my store... so I'd like to think it's a decent turnout. I have another 7 subdivisions to go through, and afterwards, I'd like to go to the schools in my area and talk about catering, handing out $5 - 10 gift cards to students (the class with the most perfect attendance... or something like that), and then go to churches and talk about catering their events.

Then, I am going to implement a "delivery to businesses" deal where I deliver to major businesses (50+ employees) if they have a min order of $35.

It's my 3-phase plan for marketing: canvassing, catering, and delivery

I just did some numbers and found out that I have increased about $100 a day than the other guy did last month, so... we'll see how this goes.

Keep them coming stringy

Choices.

Not enough options Stringer?

I know M wants whipgirl back. ;)

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stringy, those are actually very good ideas, but I believe I have misled you.

My restaurant is a fast food place. No waiters.

The demographic in the area are low class, low-income, and at times, are on welfare. Trust me, my place is a dump...I got the whole place...for less than a lexus.

I've canvassed 3 major subdivisions in the area with coupons for 20% off, and in the past 8 days, I've gotten 11 of them in my store...so I'd like to think it's a decent turnout. I have another 7 subdivisions to go through, and afterwards, I'd like to go to the schools in my area and talk about catering, handing out $5 - 10 gift cards to students (the class with the most perfect attendance...or something like that), and then go to churches and talk about catering their events.

Then, I am going to implement a "delivery to businesses" deal where I deliver to major businesses (50+ employees) if they have a min order of $35.

It's my 3-phase plan for marketing: canvassing, catering, and delivery

I just did some numbers and found out that I have increased about $100 a day than the other guy did last month, so...we'll see how this goes.

keep em coming stringy

Ok... you have done some good things so far... keep thinking... volume dictates profit also.

You can still do the sealed envelope... and they could still bring it in and after they order... then the cashier can open it...

Schools: Give coupons away-mass marketing. And do the "reward" thing also.

Churches: Do a fund raiser, offer the church maybe 5% back when the customer tells you they are from that church.

Catering: excellent idea... keep the menu light.

Many very successful people here in Chicago that started with push carts years ago, hot dogs, hoagies, etc. Petrillos Hot Dogs is one of them.. he started this way--NOW 27 restaurants; w/ hot dogs, Italian beef, many things and he is very efficient and quick. He did the 50's thing... old dinner. He now has many upscale ones now also...

It works Sneeze, hard work, push yourself, never quit thinking, dreaming... I will read about you in Wall Street one day, I know it.

Alty... there is something "special" about the first one in your post 996... hummmm.. she is captivating... yep that's the word... captivating...

But then again... I did have an attachment to the other one... you know the one where she is lying on her back...

Confused... but glad that Marta went to bed...

Confused.......but glad that Marta went to bed...

:eek: :eek: :eek: :D

Alty... there is something "special" about the first one in your post 996... hummmm.. she is captivating... yep that's the word... captivating...

That picture looks almost exactly like me around 15 years ago. In fact, I have a picture that looks almost the same, same profile, done in black and white. That picture could be me, not now, but at 22, yes sir. :)