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redshirt1957 · 14 May 2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

And I thought she was Claire!!

God help us all.

Wrong colour hair to start with dummy.

abigsecret · 15 May 2009, 01:25 AM

Everybody, please cross your fingers... I have the big boss coming from Washington today to evaluate my performance at work!!

We'll see if I still have a job tomorrow.....

Jimbits76 · 15 May 2009, 01:26 AM

You'll be fine.

You're one of the world's best!!!!!

Luck doesn't come into it!

J

Lion · 15 May 2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by abigsecret

Everybody, please cross your fingers... I have the big boss coming from Washington today to evaluate my performance at work!!

We'll see if I still have a job tomorrow.....

I'm sure it's just a formality and your review will go smoothly!!!

redshirt1957 · 15 May 2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

You'll be fine.

You're one of the world's best!!!!!

Luck doesn't come into it!

J

Don't get me started ole' PocketPoker76.

redshirt1957 · 15 May 2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by abigsecret

Everybody, please cross your fingers... I have the big boss coming from Washington today to evaluate my performance at work!!

We'll see if I still have a job tomorrow.....

Can't wait to hear the good news.

Carolina · 15 May 2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by abigsecret

Everybody, please cross your fingers... I have the big boss coming from Washington today to evaluate my performance at work!!

We'll see if I still have a job tomorrow.....

M, you'll do fine. Keep positive!

East Bay Rider · 15 May 2009, 08:58 AM

Good luck Mireyna. We're rooting for you.

JJ Irani · 15 May 2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by abigsecret

Everybody, please cross your fingers... I have the big boss coming from Washington today to evaluate my performance at work!!

We'll see if I still have a job tomorrow.....

Good luck, Mireyna.......you''ll finally get that much deserved promotion!!!

away36 · 15 May 2009, 07:19 PM

I'm awake and waiting to hear Mireyna's good news!!!

East Bay Rider · 15 May 2009, 08:20 PM

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
Good news or bad, we'll support her nomatter.

Carolina · 15 May 2009, 10:18 PM

Good morning all!

FYI - Slugs love beer.

I have a beautiful hosta in the back yard that gets munched every year by those critters (excuse me, the children informed this morning that slugs are amphibians).

I put a container out last night, and this morning there are about 20 slugs in there. Party at the hosta plant!

Right now, I am making a cheesecake, listening to NPR, and checking TRF - in that order...

redshirt1957 · 15 May 2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Good morning all!

FYI - Slugs love beer.

I have a beautiful hosta in the back yard that gets munched every year by those critters (excuse me, the children informed this morning that slugs are amphibians).

I put a container out last night, and this morning there are about 20 slugs in there. Party at the hosta plant!

Right now, I am making a cheesecake, listening to NPR, and checking TRF - in that order...

Who are you calling a slug there spanky.

Carolina · 15 May 2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Who are you calling a slug there spanky.

Meet me under the hosta...

redshirt1957 · 15 May 2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Meet me under the hosta...

One leaf or two?

Lion · 15 May 2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Good morning all!

FYI - Slugs love beer.

I have a beautiful hosta in the back yard that gets munched every year by those critters (excuse me, the children informed this morning that slugs are amphibians).

I put a container out last night, and this morning there are about 20 slugs in there. Party at the hosta plant!

Right now, I am making a cheesecake, listening to NPR, and checking TRF - in that order...

Caroline, so you liked my suggestion for the non chemical removal of slugs. Just think right now Oleemptybeermug1957 is crying out for the non sanctioned use of perfectly good beer!!!

Carolina · 15 May 2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Caroline, so you liked my suggestion for the non chemical removal of slugs. Just think right now Oleemptybeermug1957 is crying out for the non sanctioned use of perfectly good beer!!!

Yes, I'm a natural type of gardener.

I had no idea it would work so well, though! I promised Max that he could check them out when he gets home from school.

redshirt1957 · 15 May 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Yes, I'm a natural type of gardener.

I had no idea it would work so well, though! I promised Max that he could check them out when he gets home from school.

I shall say no more, as to bare anymore, would be against my high upstanding morals.

Lion · 15 May 2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Yes, I'm a natural type of gardener.

I had no idea it would work so well, though! I promised Max that he could check them out when he gets home from school.

I'm sure Max will think that it's cool to see the slugs in the beer!!!
Sort of like men being drawn to beer. Maybe this is how to ensnare Joe to keep him in line.....

Lion · 16 May 2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I shall say no more, as to bare anymore, would be against my high upstanding morals.

What morals?????

Carolina · 16 May 2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I shall say no more, as to bare anymore, would be against my high upstanding morals.

What!?!

Lisa · 16 May 2009, 08:03 AM

Carolina, I've already emailed you on the subject.... only one more hour of the playdate from hell.... brattiest 5 year old I've met in a long time.... and I've got to stay sober so the other kid's mom doesn't smell alcohol on my breath when she comes to get her! Now, pills on the other hand.....

Lion · 16 May 2009, 08:10 AM

Lisa, sorry to hear of your predicament but if you count the minutes the time will move slower!!!
I'm in a hotel in Little Rock, AR. and their computer is really slow..... I need some patience.....

Lisa · 16 May 2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Lisa, sorry to hear of your predicament but if you count the minutes the time will move slower!!!
I'm in a hotel in Little Rock, AR. and their computer is really slow..... I need some patience.....

That makes two of us who need a little patience right about now!

What bothers me most is to see June having all her toys snatched away from her, while this kid acts like a 2 year old and says, "I WANT THESE! YOU CAN'T HAVE THEM!" and June just smiles at me and says, "it's okay. I don't mind." June's just so happy to have a friend over, she can put up with more than I can!

Are you having a little vacation, Leo? Little Rock had some good antique shopping as I recall....

Carolina · 16 May 2009, 08:22 AM

L, I feel your pain! I hope the whiner is gone by now...

Lisa · 16 May 2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

L, I feel your pain! I hope the whiner is gone by now...

Half an hour to go.... she's not a whiner as much as an aggressive, obnoxious brat. Just now I had to go in to June's room and shush her once more - she was screeching and shrieking and Violet's trying to nap - and she was trying to yank June's shorts off. June is too gentle a kid to stand up for herself... hopefully we can discuss this after the kid goes home, but I think June will just keep saying, "It's okay. I didn't mind at all..."

How do you help your nice, decent kid learn not to let other kids walk all over them?

So what, if anything would you say to the mom? I have only met her once before.... hopefully the issue of any more playdates won't come up again soon, since there's only one more week of school....

Lisa · 16 May 2009, 08:29 AM

C, I know you've had similar issues very recently. Ironic, but sadly there is no shortage of kids who need guidance about manners and how to treat their friends.....

Lion · 16 May 2009, 08:40 AM

Lisa, we flew into L. R. Arkansas this afternoon for our niece's wedding tomorrow. As an added bonus we get to visit with our son for three days!!!
We left this morning in 50ish weather and rain and landed in L.R. to high 80's and sunshine. It's nice to see the sun and have warm weather since Chicago has had a cold, wet spring.....
As for June, she'll be okay even though you have the terror visiting from He!!. If I may say, children have a way of working things out. Even though you do not want to see her taken advantage of she will learn from the experience and be a better person for it.....

Carolina · 16 May 2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Half an hour to go.... she's not a whiner as much as an aggressive, obnoxious brat. Just now I had to go in to June's room and shush her once more - she was screeching and shrieking and Violet's trying to nap - and she was trying to yank June's shorts off. June is too gentle a kid to stand up for herself... hopefully we can discuss this after the kid goes home, but I think June will just keep saying, "It's okay. I didn't mind at all..."

How do you help your nice, decent kid learn not to let other kids walk all over them?

So what, if anything would you say to the mom? I have only met her once before.... hopefully the issue of any more playdates won't come up again soon, since there's only one more week of school....

I'd just avoid the subject of playdates. "Yeah, we're not doing playdates for a while - that last one just wore me out...".

Re: aggressive kids vs. good natured ones:

It was a difficult subject to broach for me. I had to explain that "Jane" wan't behaving appropriately, and that it wasn't Madeline's fault. I also made sure I gave her permission to walk away and stand up for herself. In our case, it was passive aggressive behavior, which is a doosey to explain to an 8 yr old.

In your case, it's much simpler. Jane's being mean/rude/ill-mannered? I'd use that as a teaching moment for June. Maybe ask her how she felt about Jane's behavior today. Plus, tell it's OK to walk away, or come get you when she acts up. Parents (me included) spend tons of energy teaching kids to be nice, share, and comply. Sometimes our kids listen too well! June probably thought she was being a good friend by "getting along" with the bratty kid.

edited to add that I am no parenting expert, so take my advice with a grain of salt!!!

Carolina · 16 May 2009, 08:46 AM

Lisa, I just wanted to add that role playing was a huge help for us. It gives the child something concrete to understand, and a game plan for future issues. It was a "light bulb moment" for Madeline.

15 May 2009, 01:25 AM	#6602
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Everybody, please cross your fingers... I have the big boss coming from Washington today to evaluate my performance at work!! We'll see if I still have a job tomorrow..... __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

15 May 2009, 08:58 AM	#6608
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,110	Good luck Mireyna. We're rooting for you. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

15 May 2009, 08:20 PM	#6611
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,110	Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Good news or bad, we'll support her nomatter. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

15 May 2009, 10:18 PM	#6612
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Good morning all! FYI - Slugs love beer. I have a beautiful hosta in the back yard that gets munched every year by those critters (excuse me, the children informed this morning that slugs are amphibians). I put a container out last night, and this morning there are about 20 slugs in there. Party at the hosta plant! Right now, I am making a cheesecake, listening to NPR, and checking TRF - in that order... __________________ . .Member #5380 .

16 May 2009, 08:10 AM	#6623
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Lisa, sorry to hear of your predicament but if you count the minutes the time will move slower!!! I'm in a hotel in Little Rock, AR. and their computer is really slow..... I need some patience..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

15 May 2009, 01:26 AM	#6603
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	You'll be fine. You're one of the world's best!!!!! Luck doesn't come into it! J

15 May 2009, 07:19 PM	#6610
away36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nancy Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 3,178	I'm awake and waiting to hear Mireyna's good news!!!

16 May 2009, 08:03 AM	#6622
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Carolina, I've already emailed you on the subject.... only one more hour of the playdate from hell.... brattiest 5 year old I've met in a long time.... and I've got to stay sober so the other kid's mom doesn't smell alcohol on my breath when she comes to get her! Now, pills on the other hand.....

16 May 2009, 08:22 AM	#6625
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	L, I feel your pain! I hope the whiner is gone by now... __________________ . .Member #5380 .

16 May 2009, 08:29 AM	#6627
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	C, I know you've had similar issues very recently. Ironic, but sadly there is no shortage of kids who need guidance about manners and how to treat their friends.....

16 May 2009, 08:40 AM	#6628
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Lisa, we flew into L. R. Arkansas this afternoon for our niece's wedding tomorrow. As an added bonus we get to visit with our son for three days!!! We left this morning in 50ish weather and rain and landed in L.R. to high 80's and sunshine. It's nice to see the sun and have warm weather since Chicago has had a cold, wet spring..... As for June, she'll be okay even though you have the terror visiting from He!!. If I may say, children have a way of working things out. Even though you do not want to see her taken advantage of she will learn from the experience and be a better person for it..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

16 May 2009, 08:46 AM	#6630
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Lisa, I just wanted to add that role playing was a huge help for us. It gives the child something concrete to understand, and a game plan for future issues. It was a "light bulb moment" for Madeline. __________________ . .Member #5380 .

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