Sounds like it's even more fun than my teflon wrist and fused lumbar vertebrae.

Ouch!

Want to be ouchie buddy's? ;)

LOL! Oh I feel it. Every day.

Shhh, don't tell anyone. ;)
Id rub it better for you if I could :)

i thought you couldnt feel pain ;)

later stringer, have a good one :)

K... I'll be full... :)

id rub it better for you if i could :)

Promises promises. ;)

If you're going to rub something it won't be my arm.

Oops... wrong thread. :eek:

Ouch!

Wanna be ouchie buddy's? ;)

Anything I respond with would be WTGasp

Make that ANYTHING

I got to work a split shift today, Huzzah.. .

I got to work a split shift today, Huzzah. . . .

That's a good thing?

Thats a good thing?

It is for the paycheck, I forgot the purple font, I'll edit.

It is for the paycheck, I forgot the purple font, I'll edit.

Lol!

Ooooooooook then... all good... ;)

Lol!

Ooooooooook then.... all good... ;)

But onn the bright side, I signed up for my classes today! YAY MORE TUITION BILLS!
I'm excited for the classes though, just not the payments, but The teachers have to be paid too, so It's not all bad, that's what student loans are for.

Woohoo!! Student Loans...

I know about them all too well... but its good that I'm working now... its getting paid off slowly.. but I have a LONG way to go..

Woohoo!! Student Loans...

I know about them all too well... but its good that I'm working now.... its getting paid off slowly..but I have a LONG way to go..

Good for you, many don't.

Good for you, many don't.

Hmmm very good point there...

The economy is trying to get better here, but the Gov is nuts... they are increasing the interest rate too much too fast, and we are going to sink back down again soon... they thought the interest rates and increasing the cost of living here would help...

How come these people who make decisions have these jobs in the first place?

Woohoo!! Student Loans...

I know about them all too well... but its good that I'm working now.... its getting paid off slowly..but I have a LONG way to go..

Well mine is subsidized because I NEED it, so I'm not paying interest on it, and this one is only about $3500. But in the long run, They'll get paid off once I have a good job and a steady income. :)

How come these people who make decisions have these jobs in the first place?

Do you really want to do a politics thread here? OK, it's because they'd have to make money honestly if they weren't civil servants

You were a huge help to me, better than the people that were there. You seem like you know a lot about that kind of thing and was wonding if you could help me further, I would deeply appreciate it if you could. If you can or do want to, thank you, if you cant, thank you for the help you already gave me.

You were a huge help to me, better than the people that were there. You seem like you know a lot about that kind of thing and was wonding if you could help me further, I would deeply appreciate it if you could. If you can or do want to, thank you, if you cant, thank you for the help you already gave me.

You should start a thread, are you talking about politics or school payments?

Hmmm very good point there...

The economy is trying to get better here, but the Gov is nuts... they are increasing the interest rate too much too fast, and we are going to sink back down again soon... they thought the interest rates and increasing the cost of living here would help...

How come these people who make decisions have these jobs in the first place?

Yeah and they seem to keep those jobs... forever.

You were a huge help to me, better than the people that were there. You seem like you know a lot about that kind of thing and was wonding if you could help me further, I would deeply appreciate it if you could. If you can or do want to, thank you, if you cant, thank you for the help you already gave me.

I think you posted this in the wrong topic, but we'll be happy to help. Click on "Home", pick a topic and ask.

Well mine is subsidized because I NEED it, so I'm not paying interest on it, and this one is only about $3500. But in the long run, They'll get paid off once I have a good job and a steady income. :)

Ahhh cool cool.. I didn't need mine, but the Gov paid for it first and I pay it back when my Salary is over $50,000, so that's now... but my whole course cost A lot...

I wish I was in Canada...

Yeah and they seem to keep those jobs ....forever.

Robin Williams moment - I want to get on the Dictators' Diet. Quaddafi, Castro, those guys live forever

Hahah

I'm going to go make dinner, be back soon!

I wish I was in Canada...

And what is wrong with the states Black... :D:rolleyes:

Robin Williams moment - I wanna get on the Dictators' Diet. Quaddafi, Castro, those guys live forever

Something in the water I think Cats.

And what is wrong with the states Black............ :D:rolleyes:

Nothing at all... but Alty is in Canada... ;)

You were a huge help to me, better than the people that were there. You seem like you know a lot about that kind of thing and was wonding if you could help me further, I would deeply appreciate it if you could. If you can or do want to, thank you, if you cant, thank you for the help you already gave me.

Something sounds 'fishy' here Cats.

Something in the water I think Cats.

I think it's the Red Queen's rejuvenation - the ability to behead any a$$hole who really needs it. Talk about stress relief.

Something sounds 'fishy' here Cats.

Oh Ben?

Nothing at all... but Alty is in Canada... ;)

Nuf said... :(

Snow is in canada :)

Nuf said.......:(

We need to get Alty a passport somehow...

I'm sure the collection of minds we have in AMHD, we should be able to find a way... lol

snow is in canada :)

Wow... your intelligence is has left me speechless...

snow is in canada :)

Bingo!

snow is in canada :)

Wisconsin, just north of me received 16 inches of snow in the last two days.

Wow... your intelligence is has left me speechless....

Don't worry about it blacky, my supreme brilliance has bamboozeled even the brightest of flames :cool:

dont worry about it blacky, my supreme brilliance has bamboozeled even the brightest of flames :cool:

I believe you... :D

I believe you... :D

I never doubted it :D

I am trying to get ahold of Altenweg, could any of you help me out, I really need her help.

I was 21 and it was 6 months before I was to get married. I was with a friend who was also to marry my sister. We were on a highway and like you we had to stop just over a hill as a tractor trailer was pulling onto the road. I was just over the hump in the road. I had a bad feeling, and as I looked back out the back window... there he came at about 60 mpr. I had my arm inside the steering wheel and was pushed through the windshield and flung back over the seat (no head rests then). My scap was bleeding like a sive. My arm was pulled out of the shoulder socket and the muscles from my shoulder blade were ripped in two. My car was shoved up over the back of the car in front of me and rolled over three times down over a hill, no seat belts either.

I spent 2 weeks in the hospital and had my arm taped to my chest for 3 months. Jim, the guy with me was all bloody with two breaks in his arm and a broken leg and foot. He spent 2 1/2 weeks in the hospital and had neck traction 6 times.

Had a lousy attorney, didn't even get enough to pay all the bills... but he got his!

I am trying to get ahold of Altenweg, could any of you help me out, I realy need her help.

I'll PM her for you...

Thank you

Thank you

You are welcome, stay tuned, she will be back I'm sure but I don't know exactly when...

Stringer

I'm here.

Hi Tibetha. How can I help you?

I was 21 and it was 6 months before I was to get married. I was with a friend who was also to marry my sister. We were on a highway and like you we had to stop just over a hill as a tractor trailer was pulling onto the road. I was just over the hump in the road. I had a bad feeling, and as I looked back out the back window....there he came at about 60 mpr. I had my arm inside the steering wheel and was pushed through the windshield and flung back over the seat (no head rests then). My scap was bleeding like a sive. My arm was pulled out of the shoulder socket and the muscles from my shoulder blade were ripped in two. My car was shoved up over the back of the car in front of me and rolled over three times down over a hill, no seat belts either.

I spent 2 weeks in the hospital and had my arm taped to my chest for 3 months. Jim, the guy with me was all bloody with two breaks in his arm and a broken leg and foot. He spent 2 1/2 weeks in the hospital and had neck traction 6 times.

Had a lousy attorney, didn't even get enough to pay all the bills....but he got his!

Kind of puts my crash into perspective, all those injuries.

Just amazing your alive, no offence,
But someone must have been keeping an eye on you after that :)

I don't have any idea what to do, she came to me and asked me if I would like to do anything with her later on, I didn't have enough time time to reply because we had to go back to class.

I dont have any idea what to do, she came to me and asked me if I would like to do anything with her later on, i didnt have enough time time to reply because we had to go back to class.

Can you talk to her after class?

Just remember that she's just as nervous as you. It took a lot of guts for her to approach you. She's not an alien, she's just a girl. We really aren't that different from guys. ;)

Tell her you'd love to hang out. Maybe go for a bite to eat, or a movie, or just a place that other kids your age hang out.

Just remember one thing. Girls don't like guys that play games, but they also don't like guys that come on too strong. Don't be desperate, just be her friend for now and see where it leads.

Above all, have fun! That's an order. ;)

But I'm worried she's coming on to strong, she suggested that I go over to her house and meat her parents.

kind of puts my crash into perspective, all those injuries.

just amazing your alive, no offence,
but someone must have been keeping an eye on you after that :)

What's funny bear is that this happened 6 months before my first marriage. 6 months before my marriage to Marta I fell from an 8 foot ladder to the concrete floor of my garage. I smashed 2 vertebrates in my neck, I almost didn't make it. The surgeon gave me a 50 / 50 chance to survive and he said that if I did I would be paralyzed. He worked a miracle, in that all I have is some pain in the right side of my neck and a slight numbness in my right hand.

Wow, I have two vertebrates from a dead man in my neck... (I hear voices... 'what?' hee hee).

Although this might be a warning so to speak, two accidents 6 months before each wedding but this time it was a blessing... so to speak... getting my lovely Marta.

Whats funny bear is that this happened 6 months before my first marriage. 6 months before my marriage to Marta I fell from an 8 foot ladder to the concrete floor of my garage. I smashed 2 vertebrates in my neck, I almost didn't make it. The surgeon gave me a 50 / 50 chance to survive and he said that if I did I would be paralyzed. He worked a miracle, in that all I have is some pain in the right side of my neck and a slight numbness in my right hand.

Wow, I have two vertebrates from a dead man in my neck....(I hear voices.....'what?' hee hee).

Although this might be a warning so to speak, two accidents 6 months before each wedding but this time it was a blessing...so to speak...getting my lovely Marta.

A blessing disguise :)

I remember you or start mentioned something about you having an accident involving a ladder waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back near when I first met you.

a blessing disguise :)

i remember you or start mentioned something about you having an accident involving a ladder waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back near when i first met ya.

Yes, that was it. She won't let me up on a ladder without her there... guess she loves me. :)

Yes, that was it. She won't let me up on a ladder without her there....guess she loves me. :)

No doubts there, she's going to be there to catch you if you ever fall :)

But im worried shes coming on to strong, she suggested that I go over to her house and meat her parents.

She's probably not allowed to date unless her parents meet you first. I know that was the rule in my house. It means her parents love her and she respects them and their wishes.

So, if you want to date her, you'll have to meet the parents. Put on a nice outfit, be respectful, and don't worry about it too much. Parents were kids once too. ;)

Yes, that was it. She won't let me up on a ladder without her there....guess she loves me. :)

It's because you're a klutz Stringy. ;)

And she loves you. :)

I am just really nervous, I don't want to do anything to offend her parents, or worse, her. Should I get somekind of gifts to them?

It's because you're a klutz Stringy. ;)

And she loves you. :)

No, I was just practicing my back dive...

I am just realy nervous, I dont want to do anything to offend her parents, or worse, her. Should I get somekind of gifts to them?

May I contribute?

No, I was just practicing my back dive.....

What did marta give you out of 10? :D

Sure

what did marta give you out of 10? :D

Ha ha, after she was sure that I was going to the doctor immediately... I got a scream or two...

May I contribute?Sure

Ha ha, after she was sure that I was going to the doctor immediately...I got a scream or two...

2/10, :( you have to try harder next time stringer

Next time I'm expecting a backflip 360 spin with a perfect landing, and a bow to the judge (Marta) to show professionalism, got that :D

I am just realy nervous, I dont want to do anything to offend her parents, or worse, her. Should I get somekind of gifts to them?

Just be yourself. Let them know that you're a nice guy, that you'll respect their wishes and will have their daughter back at a reasonable hour. Let them know where you're taking her. If you have a cell phone then give them the number so they can check up on her. Also ask for their number so you can call them in case something happens.

As for a gift. No. That's not necessary. You're just taking their daughter out on a date. Just dress nice, make sure you're showered, clean, hair brushed, matching socks on, shoes polished. But most important, be yourself.

Okay?

2/10, :( you have to try harder next time stringer

next time im expecting a backflip 360 spin with a perfect landing, and a bow to the judge (Marta) to show professionalism, got that :D

If he does a backflip Marta might leave, or die of a heart attack.

No back flip.

Feet firmly planted on the ground!

That's an order!

Marta, I'm on your side. :)

Everything that Alty said to you is gold... take her advice...

As a parent and someone who actually started dating too soon I would say that being polite and courteous are very important.

Be very respectful, even saying 'sir or ma'am' when addressing he parents. When they enter the room, stand up, it shows respect... but don't forget to sit back down.

Be aware of your cleanliness and don't use too much after shave or cologne. Get a haircut before you meet them and even polish your shoes... yes.

When they speak to you listen carefully and pay attention. Answer clearly and don't mumble. And make sure that you are looking at them when you speak to them.

They may ask you some questions; 'how are you?' 'Where do you live?' 'how did you meet my daughter?' 'Where are you two going tonight?' Etc...

Be prepared to answer these questions. And a hint, ask her a little bit about her parents first before you visit. This will help.

First impressions are important... but relax... do the above but you can relax by telling yourself that it really won't be that bad at all.

Stringer

Im not going to be able to take her anyware, my method of transportation scares them, so I am going to be having dinner with them.

2/10, :( you have to try harder next time stringer

next time im expecting a backflip 360 spin with a perfect landing, and a bow to the judge (Marta) to show professionalism, got that :D

Yes... got it. She would die from a heart attack Bear. It would be me taking her to the hospital... and besides... I promised not to go up again without her or my son there... gotta keep our promises.

Im not going to be able to take her anyware, my method of transportation scares them, so I am going to be having dinner with them.

Terrific... no expense on your part hee hee... kidding Tib... kidding.

The talk to her about the things that interest her parents. Talk to both of them too not just one... Try to keep the conversation going, silence may make you somewhat nervous. Ask them questions... about what they like to do for a hobby/s, where does he/she work? What do they do there? etc.

If he does a backflip Marta might leave, or die of a heart attack.

No back flip.

Feet firmly planted on the ground!

That's an order!

Marta, I'm on your side. :)

Actually I wish I still could, but I was told that I should be careful, even a fall on the ice could do me in... :rolleyes:

Everything that Alty said to you is gold...take her advice...

As a parent and someone who actually started dating too soon I would say that being polite and courteous are very important.

Be very respectful, even saying 'sir or ma'am' when addressing he parents. When they enter the room, stand up, it shows respect...but don't forget to sit back down.

Be aware of your cleanliness and don't use too much after shave or cologne. Get a haircut before you meet them and even polish your shoes...yes.

When they speak to you listen carefully and pay attention. Answer clearly and don't mumble. And make sure that you are looking at them when you speak to them.

They may ask you some questions; 'how are you?' 'Where do you live?' 'how did you meet my daughter?' 'Where are you two going tonight?' Etc...

Be prepared to answer these questions. And a hint, ask her a little bit about her parents first before you visit. This will help.

Stringer

Are we sharing a brain Stringer? ;)

I remember the first time R came to meet my mom and dad. The poor guy had it pretty bad.

My dad loved to kid. He loved to make the guys I brought home really nervous.

The meeting started with R coming in and stepping on the dog. Not a good start. The dog yiked and limped off. The fact that the dog came back was a great sign. My dog hated every guy before that. He never came to any of them, but here's R, stepping on him and Silver still came back for cuddles.

My dad asked him a million questions. Stupid things like "do you like hockey?", "have you ever been arrested?", "were you charged?", "what do you plan on doing with my little girl?".

It went downhill from there.

When R and I had been together for 2 months my parents decided that they wanted to go on vacation during the summer, to Penticton. They wanted me to come.

In typical teen fashion I refused to go unless my boyfriend could go. There was no way I was going to spend 2 weeks without him. I'd die! ;)

So they agreed. My mom called R's mom to ask if it was okay. It was all set.

Then came the clincher. R and I didn't want to stay in the motorhome. My parents went to bed before the sun went down. We had a car, we were young, there was a nice city with clubs, we wanted to go out and have fun. So we decided to take the tent along. My mom and dad flipped. No way were we going to sleep together in the tent. My Uncle was going to be there, what would he say?

After a lot of talking, some begging, a bit of crying and a lot of promises, they agreed to let us both sleep in the tent. My dad however decided that a little man to boy talk was in order.

The conversation went something like this;

"If my daughter gets pregnant. If she so much has a hickey on her neck or a bruise on her lips, I just went you to know that I'm Hungarian, I have friends, I also know people with acres of land. I have a shovel and a gun and I doubt anyone will miss you. Now have fun!"

Poor R. I'm surprised we ever got married. Funny thing is, my dad adored him. On his death bed my dad said "I couldn't have picked someone better for my daughter. I know that you'll take care of her. I don't have to worry that she'll be okay. You are the man I wanted for her."

Darnit, now I'm crying. Stupid memories. :(

Yes...got it. She would die from a heart attack Bear. It would be me taking her to the hospital.....and besides...I promised not to go up again without her or my son there....gotta keep our promises.

Oh, sorry :o

No acrobatics for you stringer :)

Ok, I will do what both of you say, Thanks for the help, and sorry for bothering you. And again, Thank you, I proboly would have made a complete idiot out of myself.

Im not going to be able to take her anyware, my method of transportation scares them, so I am going to be having dinner with them.

Have fun. Don't burp. ;)

Really, just remember that her parents were once kids too. They had teenage romances, they dated, they have parents.

Parents aren't really that scary. We're people too. ;)

Just have fun, be yourself, be confident, enjoy the time with her and breath! :)

what did marta give you out of 10? :D

Actually bear she didn't see it, she heard me hit the concrete along with the metal ladder and came running to the garage...

I thought that I did a great dive, but I will tell you this... they say that your life passes before your eyes... well in a way it did. I knew that the way that I was going to hit the floor that this was serious, but it... took... for... ever.. It seems that I was in slow motion. I said to myself as I was falling that I've fallen a hundred times, I'll just roll. I was kind of like 'come on, let's get this over with... ' Funny huh?

Ok, I will do what both of you say, Thanks for the help, and sorry for bothering you. And agian, Thank you, I proboly would have made a complete idiot out of myself.

No bother. That's why we're here. :)

Let us know how it goes. :)

Actually bear she didn't see it, she heard me hit the concrete along with the metal ladder and came running to the garage....

I thought that I did a great dive, but I will tell you this...they say that your life passes before your eyes...well in a way it did. I knew that the way that I was going to hit the floor that this was serious, but it....took....for....ever...! It seems that I was in slow motion. I said to myself as I was falling that I've fallen a hundred times, I'll just roll. I was kind of like 'come on, let's get this over with...' Funny huh?

I've never had a 'this is your life' moment, but I understand the slow motion ones and wanting it over with

Are we sharing a brain Stringer? ;)

I remember the first time R came to meet my mom and dad. The poor guy had it pretty bad.

My dad loved to kid. He loved to make the guys I brought home really nervous.

The meeting started off with R coming in and stepping on the dog. Not a good start. The dog yiked and limped off. The fact that the dog came back was a great sign. My dog hated every guy before that. He never came to any of them, but here's R, stepping on him and Silver still came back for cuddles.

My dad asked him a million questions. Stupid things like "do you like hockey?", "have you ever been arrested?", "were you charged?", "what do you plan on doing with my little girl?".

It went downhill from there.

When R and I had been together for 2 months my parents decided that they wanted to go on vacation during the summer, to Penticton. They wanted me to come.

In typical teen fashion I refused to go unless my boyfriend could go. There was no way I was going to spend 2 weeks without him. I'd die! ;)

So they agreed. My mom called R's mom to ask if it was okay. It was all set.

Then came the clincher. R and I didn't want to stay in the motorhome. My parents went to bed before the sun went down. We had a car, we were young, there was a nice city with clubs, we wanted to go out and have fun. So we decided to take the tent along. My mom and dad flipped. No way were we going to sleep together in the tent. My Uncle was going to be there, what would he say?

After a lot of talking, some begging, a bit of crying and a lot of promises, they agreed to let us both sleep in the tent. My dad however decided that a little man to boy talk was in order.

The conversation went something like this;

"If my daughter gets pregnant. If she so much has a hickey on her neck or a bruise on her lips, I just went you to know that I'm Hungarian, I have friends, I also know people with acres of land. I have a shovel and a gun and I doubt anyone will miss you. Now have fun!"

Poor R. I'm surprised we ever got married. Funny thing is, my dad adored him. On his death bed my dad said "I couldn't have picked someone better for my daughter. I know that you'll take care of her. I don't have to worry that she'll be okay. You are the man I wanted for her."

Darnit, now I'm crying. Stupid memories. :(

That was really beautiful Alty.

Ok, I will do what both of you say, Thanks for the help, and sorry for bothering you. And agian, Thank you, I proboly would have made a complete idiot out of myself.

Just like she said (Alty); be yourself, relax and just be polite and respectful.

There was once a guy who wanted to date my beautiful daughter who wasn't, he's scattered over three states...

ive never had a 'this is your life' moment, but i understand the slow motion ones and wanting it over with

That's exactly what I am talking about my friend... slow motion. And I knew that it would hurt, I just wanted it to be over for damn sake...

Got to go for a bit boys. Be good. I'll be back later.

Stringer, keep your eye on Bear, he's a sneaky one. ;)

Gotta go for a bit boys. Be good. I'll be back later.

Stringer, keep your eye on Bear, he's a sneaky one. ;)

Bear is good. Black will have to do the duty as I have to go too... sadly.

Aight guys and lady, you can leave... I'll hold the fort... :)

Aight guys and lady, you can leave... I'll hold the fort... :)

Good luck, be brave, we'll remember you Black.

That's exactly what I am talking about my friend...slow motion. And I knew that it would hurt, I just wanted it to be over for damn sake....

Kind of makes it worse knowing its going to happen but can't stop it :o


Gotta go for a bit boys. Be good. I'll be back later.

Stringer, keep your eye on Bear, he's a sneaky one. ;)

I'm shocked you could say such a thing Alty :eek:

Me sneaky, never :)


Anyhoo I'm going to have to head off as well, I'm up in 6 hours and need sleep, later taters

kinda makes it worse knowing its going to happen but can't stop it :o



im shocked you could say such a thing Alty :eek:

me sneaky, never :)


anyhoo im gonna have to head off im up in 6 hours and need sleep, later taters

Good night my friend.

Good luck, be brave, we'll remember you Black.

Remember me as I am... not as I was...

Looks like Bear is bugging out too... so I've got my job cut out for me... :)

Remember me as I am... not as I was...

Looks like Bear is bugging out too... so I've got my job cut out for me... :)

Circle the wagons!!

Circle the wagons !!!!!!!!!!

We don't have wagons in Canada... we use sleds... ;)

We don't have wagons in Canada... we use sleds... ;)

Black, sit down please, now look at me, 'You are not in Canada... you are not in Canada!'

Black, sit down please, now look at me, 'You are not in Canada...you are not in Canada!'

I don't believe you! You are lying to me.. Why would you say such horrible things! This is Canada!

*Stands up and sings* - O Canada... Our home and native land...

I don't believe you! You are lying to me...! Why would you say such horrible things! This is Canada!!

*Stands up and sings* - O Canada... Our home and native land...

You have lost it. Try hard to find it... k?

Good night my friend.

Yep, g'night guys, have a good one

yep, g'night guys, have a good one

Night Bear... no sneaking into Alty's room...

yep, g'night guys, have a good one

Have a good day at class tomorrow bear.

Night Bear... no sneaking into Alty's room...

Ill try my best to... I mean not to :D

You have lost it. Try hard to find it...k?

Found it... wait no, that was a button... IN CANADA!

ill try my best to.....i mean not to :D

I think I'll have to post a guard outside Alty's room... Stringer, up for the position?

Found it... wait no, that was a button... IN CANADA!!

Isn't it a bit early Black... what cha drinkin' bud?

I have to go, good luck with that reality thing there, how's it going with that? :)

Isn't there snow on top of one of those mountains that you guys have there? Consider that your Canada... :rolleyes:

Night.

Lol night stringer... :)

We don't have wagons in Canada... we use sleds... ;)

We do not use sleds!

I think poor Blacky is confused.

I told you not to eat the penguins. This is what happens. Now you're a want to be Canadian.

Stringer, we need to get him to the hospital asap. Hook up the team, the town is a good 4 hour drive and it's cold out there. Make sure to bundle him up tight, we don't want him to freeze! :eek:

Why don't you boys ever listen to me? :(

'Aye?'

Morning...

It's morning! :eek:

Why is it still dark outside? :(

It's morning!? :eek:

Why is it still dark outside? :(

It's morning here... 2:42am

Probably should go to bed... meh screw it

It's morning here... 2:42am

Probably should go to bed... meh screw it

Sleep is overrated. At least Indy seems to think so. ;)

Morning! XXOO... off to work I go, you all have a great day!

Indeed it is Alty.. or perhaps it's just the two energy drinks I had about an hour ago :D

Morning Starty!
Have a great day at work!

Have a great day Startypants. :)

Afternoon...

Afternoon...

Not yet! It's only 10:30am here. ;)

Evenin all :)

Morning!! XXOO...off to work I go, you all have a great day!

You too Start. :)

evenin all :)

But we just got to noon!

Did I blink and miss something? :o

Yes, you blink, you miss a lot :)

Morning all... 11:40 AM here.

Bear, like I was saying to Black yesterday... you live in the 'future'... can you give me some lottery numbers... share:75% me 25% you?

Bear, I can do better then that. I'll give you 40%. :)

Stringer, we really should be asking M, he's already living in tomorrow world. ;)

Bear, I can do better then that. I'll give you 40%. :)

Stringer, we really should be asking M, he's already living in tomorrow world. ;)

I tried with Black last night... I need a few million, I'll negotiate. Marta wants a new minkieeee.

Minkieeee? Coat? Fur? A fur that costs millions?

I've been wearing R's old winter jacket, because it's warm and mine is worn out.

I also need boots.

I need the money more Stringy.

Bear, 41%, that's my final offer. ;)

Hmmmm how about 85 /10 in my favour :)

Let's be realistic here... I can't get that new coat with only 10% Bear! She has a long one, she 'needs' a jacket one now...

10% of what? If its 10% of a million should be more than enough for a jacket :)

hmmmm how about 85 /10 in my favour :)

Where's the other 5? :confused:

Where's the other 5? :confused:

Today is not a good day

You know for pointing out my math failing there you can have the extra 5 :)

today is not a good day

you know for pointing out my math failing there you can have the extra 5 :)

And they say that I'm bad at math. ;)

So I get 5, Stringer gets 10 and you get 85?

Something's not right here. :(

10% of what? if its 10% of a million should be more than enough for a jacket :)

I also need some spending cash for Christmas too Bear! Get me the winning numbers... please, 20% (offer) pretty good Bear. Especially since I need the 'Mega Million' ticket... that's usually 35 to 40 million. :D

And they say that I'm bad at math. ;)

So I get 5, Stringer gets 10 and you get 85?

Something's not right here. :(

Fine, 50/25/25 my favour, happy now :)

I also need some spending cash for Christmas too Bear! Get me the winning numbers....please, 20% (offer) pretty good Bear. Especially since I need the 'Mega Million' ticket....that's usually 35 to 40 million. :D

See new offer :)

Happier. ;)

Okay, it's a deal.

Let me play the numbers. Canada doesn't charge tax on lotto winnings. :)

Well they do here... tax it A LOT!! Look, this was my idea after all... ok, 50/50 Bear and Stringer... :rolleyes::D:D;)

But what about alty, she's going to be up in canada freezing her arse off, no money to keep her warm :(

but what about alty, shes gonna be up in canada freezing her arse off, no money to keep her warm :(

We win, a few bucks go to Alty.. :)

We win, a few bucks go to Alty..:)

A few bucks?

I just lost my job. Have pity.

I am sorry Alty. I would give you fair amount. Can I come up there and stay with you for awhile? Just until I win the lottery since they don't tax it there. If you win a million dollars here you will be lucky to bring home $600,000.

I am sorry Alty. I would give you fair amount. Can I come up there and stay with you for awhile? Just til I win the lottery since they don't tax it there. If you win a million dollars here you will be lucky to bring home $600,000.

Sure, come on down. I'm charging you rent though. I need to make some money. ;)

My manager got fired today. I kind of feel bad for her, she was a nice lady, but I guess she didn't do her job well. =/ But on the bright side, The new manager seems like he's pretty cool.

No one's going to be doing my job. The entire clinic is shutting down as of December 16. :(

It was nice while it lasted.

On the bright note, there is a full time position opening in the clinic, my manager hinted that I should apply. The bad news, it's not available until April.

Sigh.

No one's going to be doing my job. The entire clinic is shutting down as of December 16. :(

It was nice while it lasted.

On the bright note, there is a full time position opening in the clinic, my manager hinted that I should apply. The bad news, it's not available until April.

Sigh.

Still, Go for it! :)

Still, Go for it! :)

Agreed

I'm thinking about it. Seriously thinking about it. The thing is, I need a job now. I can't wait until April and I don't want to apply to other positions if there's a chance that I can't commit to stay with them for the long haul.

Decisions, decisions. Where's Stringer? I need his input.

I personally think you should apply to them, for the April position.

Then try to find a job now that you know is short contract or not long term that will just help you along until then.

Do not burn any bridges. Apply for the one in April. Try to find one now, for the mean time. Your not obligated to be in any job long term.

As long as you know your going to another job or once you know for sure then you can decide then.

True Joe.

I guess I'll apply. It's a good position, the pay is good and it's permanent, unlike this last one.

Also, I'd be working in the same clinic and I know a lot of people there already. They're great people. I'm going to miss them. :(

I think in your heart you have already know what you are going to do and what is for the best.

(;

True.

But what if I apply and I don't get it? I know that a few of the other temps are going to apply for the same position. If I don't get it I'll be heartbroken.

I know, I know, can't win if you don't try. But, if you don't try then you can't lose. Right? ;)

It is better to lose trying then to lose from not trying at all.

If you do not try at all, then you have no chance at all to be able to get that position.

Overthinking, I do the same for everything but will not get you any further ahead.

Take the chance. What do you have to lose right now, nothing.

Wise words.

Okay, okay, I'll do it.

After all, I don't want to be whipped, or spanked. Or do I? ;)

Crap! Wrong thread! :(

Gee not sure what thread that is... I am banned from those kind of threads lol.

Okay well I honestly feel and think that everybody thinks you should go for it. Stringer,? What do you think...

I know you asked for Stringers help but I could not help but jump in Alty, Hope it helped. Best of luck...

EDIT: Now if I could only listen to those wise words myself. Also would like to say goodnight. 1230 bedtime. Have a good weekend Alty.



Joe Joe

Night Joe.

I only asked for Stringer because he was a huge help when I was applying for this job. He really gave me the push I needed and the confidence that I could get it.

He's great for my ego. :)

Good night Joe. I'm waiting up for hubby. He should be home in 1/2 hour or so. I need some quality time. If you know what I mean. ;)

People say 'why worry?' I say, when I worry I think about the situation or problem a lot and thinking provides 'juice' for answers. Many times I will purposely think about the problem just before I go to sleep, funny how my mind will sort through things better when I sleep and in the morning I usually have a few solution possibilities and occasionally an answer.

Everything that Joe said, I agree with him, you know that I would, he's a pretty bright guy.

If you want this job or at this point a job, cover all your bases Alty. Send out applications and resumes' to all the jobs that you would like to have. Play the numbers game, saturate the job market. Especially now since more people are looking for jobs. As I said before, any position that appeals to you follow up with phone calls, letters, etc. Go after it the same way that a salesperson would trying to sell something. After all, in this sense you are a commodity and you want to sell your skills to the 'buyer.'

If you 'connect' with one of them you can hopefully build a quick rapport and with everything else being equal this will definitely advance your cause.

Also, when I talk with new salespeople in my company one of the things I tell them is 'talk to everyone;' neighbors, friends, friends of friends, the milkman, etc. Their response is 'why, the milkman doesn't own a building that we can clean?' My response; 'sure, I know, however who does he know that may?' 'Cover all your bases.'

And you want to do everything possible to make your application/resume' stand out. Nothing does this better than having someone you know or will get to know that works there already... great reference.

You have recently been through the interview process and you did just grand and got the job. Now take that confidence to getting a new one. Confidence comes shinning through like a bright light, companies like that.

'He who hesitates... loses.' Work at getting a job just like a job.

Research all opportunities.

Follow up with a formal resume.

(A lot of people think that resumes' are just for high paying jobs, not so and a good resume will relate that you are professional and care enough to take the time to do this the right way.)

Talk to anyone and everyone. Because everyone knows someone who knows someone else.

(Waiting to have someone come to you because 'they know that I need a job' is something that baffles me.)

And finally, getting a job now and then having another call you later for one... well isn't having choices nice? Should that occur, listen to them, explore it thoroughly, it may be the job that you wanted all the while.

But maybe not, maybe the one that you have now turned out to be the one that really 'works' for you... but you will have that choice and will be confident because you are already working.

Spend the time and work this just like a job and your efforts should produce some good results.

And most people will not do this. Yes, they will put in applications, they may talk to a few people but not to the efforts that we are talking about here...

'Go for it!' -Joe

Let me tell you about a job. I had just gotten laid off from the paper I was working at. I ran into an old high school buddy that I hadn't seen for a decade. His brother had just gotten himself fired from the local Orkin office. I applied, but they kept asking about experience and all I had was killing fleas in our kennels, so I didn't think I'd get past the first interview. By the time I got home they wanted to know when I could start (this was long before cell phones) and now it's twenty years later, I have a degree, a master's certificate, and half a company.

All of that is to re-emphasize Stringer's suggestion that you talk to EVERYBODY

Wow! Congratulations on your accomplishment.

OH MY GOSH! You HAVE to see this!

IT's a cute little puppy trying to whistle. It will warm you heart for sure!:)

Purina Animal All-Stars on Yahoo! Video (http://video.yahoo.com/network/100000086?v=6544400&l=100000085)

OH MY GOSH!! You HAVE to see this!

IT's a cute little puppy trying to whistle. It will warm you heart for sure!:)

Purina Animal All-Stars on Yahoo! Video (http://video.yahoo.com/network/100000086?v=6544400&l=100000085)

Awwwwww noooooo can't resist its little howl, awwwww :D

awwwwww noooooo can't resist its little howl, awwwww :D

I know right? Doesn't it make you feel all squishy inside?

Oooh, Canada

Oooh, Canada

Momentarily, at least. So how'd dogsitting go?

A 'light' Santa joke:::

Santa's Bad Day
The Birth of a Tradition

One particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip, but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones so Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule.

Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress.
Then when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards cracked, and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys.

So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor, and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider pot, and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and irritable Santa trudged to the door. He opened the door, and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said, very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't it a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"
Thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.

A 'light' Santa joke:::

Santa's Bad Day
The Birth of a Tradition

One particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip, but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones so Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule.

Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress.
Then when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards cracked, and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys.

So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor, and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider pot, and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and irritable Santa trudged to the door. He opened the door, and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said, very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't it a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"
Thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.



The tradition is telling this joke every Christmas.

The tradition is telling this joke every Christmas.

Sorry cats... I guess I missed it.

Momentarily, at least. So how'd dogsitting go?

6 looong weeks with two neurotic labs!

I'm changing the topic for a minute.

I just want to thank everyone for the encouragement about getting a new job.

Yes Stringer, Joe is a bright guy.

I'll follow your advice. What do I have to lose? Absolutely nothing.

Sariss. Labs are fun. :)

Haha they aren't my favourite breed but it wasn't too bad. :) Extra money is extra money!

I'm changing the topic for a minute.

I just want to thank everyone for the encouragement about getting a new job.

Yes Stringer, Joe is a bright guy.

I'll follow your advice. What do I have to lose? Absolutely nothing.

Sariss. Labs are fun. :)

It should work for you, good luck and please keep me posted.

Is this Maxine?? :) Funny lady.

This old gal is a hoot! | Funniest Video of the Day (http://www.funnieststuff.net/viewmovie.php?id=905)

Sorry cats......I guess I missed it.

Seriously, had you not heard it before? It's been around for a long time. It floored me the first time I heard it, I think that was the first time ROFL was actually true in my case.

But it does bring up the question "if angels have arseholes, do the products smell?"

Actually I suppose this may be proof that age and the 'benefits' thereof are showing up, I do not remember hearing it before.

But I admire your use of the sledgehammer in nailing it... :)

Happy Sunday, do you have all your Christmas displays up yet?

Like an addicted fiend, I will 'force' myself to watch the Bears get annihilated again today.

Adam... Good luck with the Colts today and I am hopping the Saints win also.

Pittsburgh... what can I say? Last year's Super Bowl Champs and last Thursday loose again and this time to the lowly Browns... terrible. My football su*ks this year!

Stringer

Actually I suppose this may be proof that age and the 'benefits' thereof are showing up, I do not remember hearing it before.

But I admire your use of the sledgehammer in nailing it...:)

Happy Sunday, do you have all your Christmas displays up yet?

Like an addicted fiend, I will 'force' myself to watch the Bears get annihilated again today.

Adam...Good luck with the Colts today and I am hopping the Saints win also.

Pittsburgh ....what can I say? Last year's Super Bowl Champs and last Thursday loose again and this time to the lowly Browns...terrible. My football su*ks this year!

Stringer

Please don't use the words "pittsburgh" and "football" in the same sentence. It's just so painful. Or was that payback?

Phew, mouse been acting up for two days :(

Now that I caught up, read about accidents, a relationship issue in Canada, now about the little angel... I'm going to sleep! Too late now... see you later on!

Phew, mouse been acting up for two days :(

Now that I caught up, read about accidents, a relationship issue in Canada, now about the little angel... I'm going to sleep! Too late now... see you later on!

Hello, goodbye. (What a great song title)

My eyes are sore from readying at about 50 words a second :eek:!!

I'll stick for a while more. I forgot I have got a few dozens of threads to see too :(

I normally stop after a dozen or so. I get confuse-ed. Or maybe it's just early onset senility.

Don't worry, I'll get sleep soon... I think :eek:

Ok, off to bed now. Bye! :)

Happy Sunday, do you have all your Christmas displays up yet?

I just put my manger scene up. That's the last of it.

Yes, a manger scene. I know. I'm not Christian yet I have a manger scene. The kids haven't made a choice yet, and so far they believe in God in Jesus, and all of that. So who am I to put a damper on it?

They also believe in Santa. ;)

I robbed baby jesus in primary school..

He was so cute...

I'm going to hell.

i robbed baby jesus in primary school..

he was so cute...

im going to hell.

Na, there is not hell, so no worries. ;)

Hell is what we're living right now.

Okay, I'm getting too serious.

I'll be good. I promise.

If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you. ;)

Na, there is not hell, so no worries. ;)

Hell is what we're living right now.

Okay, I'm getting too serious.

I'll be good. I promise.

If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you. ;)

That's convenient because I've got a river to cross

thats convienient because ive got a river to cross

You coming to see me Bear?

It's more like an ocean, not a river. ;)

You coming to see me Bear?

It's more like an ocean, not a river. ;)

Must be one hellacious bridge

must be one hellacious bridge

It's purty. :)

It's pink.

I'm in a mood. Ignore me. ;)

It's purty. :)

It's pink.

I'm in a mood. Ignore me. ;)

Aww that's too bad I was kind of looking for a blue one :(

I heard the word Pink and I am here... I love pink

I see your ears were burning

Uh huh... Hey you bear, I cleaned out all my cupboards and drawers and closets and got rid of a bunch of crap today... you proud of me? I had no idea I had to Slap Chops or a couple of other items I threw out... heehee How are you bear?

Always proud :)

Clearing out for christmas I take it

Cleaning out for my sanity! Ugh! I have so much stuff that I really don't use. I just need to get rid of things that sit too long!

Ello Ello...

What's all this then...

A little bird with a knife...

You lost me blacky, but hi anyway :)

you lost me blacky, but hi anyway :)

Muhahahahahaha!!

Excellent... Lol!

How you doing bear?

Morning. Colts are 13-0!!

muhahahahahaha!!!

Excellent... Lol!

How you doing bear?

Sorry I disappeared on you, I had an opportunity to get some help with my assignment and had to take it

Hi adam

Morning all, running to a sales meeting for the next three hours, later.

Adam, read back about the Colts from me... nice going Colts!

I will find it Stringer and read it. I hope it is good. Did the Bears win yesterday? I didn't see the end of it.

Hey Bear!

Hi stringer, have fun :D

Sup adam

Not much. I am studying today. I have to take my test tonight and tomorrow night. I am pretty nervous.

Test? I've got tests as well today and tomorrow, one down one to go, so ill be studying later, but I doubt they're and similar fields what kind of tests?

I am taking the GED because I dropped out of high school a couple of years ago and I want to get it just so I can say I have it. Keep the promise I made when I dropped out.

Wow... there doesn't seem to be any ladies here in Canadia... Oh wells... time to guy talk... So dudes... what's your dream ride?

Hmm... Dream Ride... I will have to think on that one.

Wow... there doesn't seem to be any ladies here in Canadia... Oh wells... time to guy talk... So dudes... whats your dream ride?

You know mine and it runs best in spring/summer like it is now in Australia.:rolleyes:

Morning

Hey Adam! :)

Hello shiny happy people

Hi Bear! :)

How are those tests? No too tiring I hope :)

I'm up too:)
Good morning everyone!

Just finished the last one so I'm taking the rest of the day off :)

Hello Nikki :)

Uhh... hi nikki. I've seen you in one thread, apart from this one so far I think... in that of Chuck, wasn't it?

Uhh... hi nikki. I've seen you in one thread, apart from this one so far I think... in that of Chuck, wasn't it?

Yeah that's the one. I'm new to this part of AMHD.
Is this the morning thread? When your up early and come to AMHD?
I don't know I just jumped right in with the good mornings with everybody else. Lol:p

This is one of the (many) chat threads that are about, oh and or me its 2.35 pm, not exatly morning more like good afternoon :)

It is still morning here. 10:38 to be exact

You know what is great? My boss bought the movie "The Hangover" and is letting me watch it in my office. I love my job.

It is still morning here. 10:38 to be exact

Lucky for some :)

Did you ever get anybody the winning numbers Bear? Haha

You lost me ? :)

G'day folks!

G'day Mate :)

Hello, Where did you get lost at Bear? Did you get found yet?

No not yet, the rule is that if I'm lost I'm the one that stays put so the other person can search isle by isle till they find me then jobs a gud'un :)

So have you played the new modern warfare game?

Yep, completed it a few times, played it on xboxlive, brilliant game :)

:)

Sorry for disappearing earlier, mom told me to go iron my clothes... quite a pile :eek:

Hey Ohso!

Sup?

Sup indeed

Hey,everyone ready for santa?

Yeah, lit the fire and everything :)

My advent calender asked me today 'what is the traditional method for santa to enter your house?'

Which promts me to ask - is there a non traditional method? kicks the door in maybe:confused:

yeah, lit the fire and everything :)

my advent calender asked me today 'what is the traditional method for santa to enter your house?'

which promts me to ask - is there a non traditional method?, kicks the door in maybe:confused:

Robs the dvd player and kicks the dog.

Reminds of the version of goldilocks and the 3 bears...

In that version,goldilocks gets nicked by the cops for breaking and entering... ahh,love that story.

robs the dvd player and kicks the dog.

Leaves muddy footprints and puts his foot through the TV, yeah something like that.

I see he's visited you before :)

Sorry for talking and running bear,got to go pick up child number one from work...

By the way bear.

Happy christmas.

Happy christmas red, hope santa brings you what you asked for :)

All I want for christmas is hand lotion, itunes cards and cash.

What are you going to get with the itunes cards :)

what are you gonna get with the itunes cards :)

A lot of stuff hopefully.
A couple of Lady Gaga songs
3OH!3
Shakira

Whatever I find that I like along the way, and maybe some games. :)

Coolio :)

coolio :)

Yea that's what I think too. :)

LOL! This will look really cool after I clean off the other nail polish. . Hahah
It's easier to do with fake nails before you put them on, but I don't wear them so I made a mess. Once I get it off it'll look really interesting, but I have to laugh at the mess I made of my hands, because it took me over an hour to do. :)

And a very well made mess it is, you must have been working really hard over that hours :)

Ohso, your hands look like they're bleeding!

and a very well made mess it is, you must have been working really hard over that hours :)

Haha yeah. Well what you have to do is let a drop of nail polish fall into some water (I used an old sour cream container) and then drop different colors in to the middle of the circle and dip the nail in to it and remove the excess before you take your nail out of the water. Well, I couldn't remove the excess because when I tried it would clump and I'd have to remove it and start the whole process over again. So I did what I do best and I made a mess! I just let the extra stuff stay on my hand, I'll use nail polish remover on it later. :) my mom said' she'd help.

HAHA

Ohso, your hands look like they're bleeding!

LOL I know1 It's kind of funny.

Unfortunately I don't bleed pink though. HAHAH

LOL I know1 It's kinda funny.

Unfortunately I don't bleed pink though. HAHAH

Just a little tip for next time.

Try taping around your finger nails, or cut out the tips of rubber gloves when you do your nails. Cutting out cardboard, shaped like your nails, is also a way to go. Just hold it on or tape it, paint then remove carboard. Voilà, pretty as a picture. :)

I do the tape thing. It's time consuming but less so then trying to get excess polish off later without ruining your paint job. ;)

Just a little tip for next time.

Try taping around your finger nails, or cut out the tips of rubber gloves when you do your nails. Cutting out cardboard, shaped like your nails, is also a way to go. Just hold it on or tape it, paint then remove carboard. Voila, pretty as a picture. :)

I do the tape thing. It's time consuming but less so then trying to get excess polish off later without ruining your paint job. ;)

THat's genius, Why didn't I think of that? I have tape! Golly!

Blonde bowling. | Funniest Video of the Day (http://www.funnieststuff.net/viewmovie.php?id=1491)

Had to post this... funny.

I'm here. I just want to say a quick hello.

I made a Christmas dinner yesterday.

Turkey
Mashed potatoes
Homemade gravy
French Yams
Homemade rolls
Cranberry sauce
Salad
Sweet potato
Apple pie

I invited my friends to come on over and we had a good dinner.. I have a lot of left overs. They also brought a ton of goodies [cookies, fudge... ]

Mmmm I ate a bunch. I'm officially 100 lbs heavier. Haha

Ummmm Muddy... I didn't get my invite... :(

Blonde bowling. | Funniest Video of the Day (http://www.funnieststuff.net/viewmovie.php?id=1491)

Had to post this...funny.

Was that the sprinkler system she hit?

OMG! I'm not even that bad. ;)

Ummmm Muddy... I didn't get my invite... :(

Neither did I. :(

Me neither :(

So your saying you guys would've flown all over the world to come see me :D [or eat the food ;)]

I'll have another on in Jan. you can come then :D