Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[Carolina]

Hi there girls,

Lisa, I'd love to see some pics of your new floor, and anything else. Glad you were able to find a piece for the TV!

Elaine, that sounds like a big, ol' dramatic mess. He is a jerk, but she probably shouldn't have called his boss (although I can see why)! They need to stay away from each other - and tell her to stop writing him!!

Yikes!

[away36]

Originally Posted by Carolina

Hey girls, it's getting way too quiet here in the coffeeshop!!

Was thinking that myself, while I was vegging in my almost brain-dead state last night. It's good that you rattled my cage a bit. So......anything I should be looking forward to on American Idol? I've got a few episodes taped and I need to catch up but we're out again tonight...............wine tasting thingy and silent auction. Men? We could talk about men, but then the moderators are always hovering in the background with the edit button................ guys, we love you all!........movies we'd willingly watch 30 times? Comfort foods? Pet peeves? I'm open to anything that doesn't involve housework.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by away36

Was thinking that myself, while I was vegging in my almost brain-dead state last night. It's good that you rattled my cage a bit. So......anything I should be looking forward to on American Idol? I've got a few episodes taped and I need to catch up but we're out again tonight...............wine tasting thingy and silent auction. Men? We could talk about men, but then the moderators are always hovering in the background with the edit button................ guys, we love you all!........movies we'd willingly watch 30 times? Comfort foods? Pet peeves? I'm open to anything that doesn't involve housework.

Nancy, you gals are much too interesting to edit.

This thread is one of the first I turn to when I sign on. It's a coninuing soap opera.

Keep it going. I love it.

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by away36

Was thinking that myself, while I was vegging in my almost brain-dead state last night. It's good that you rattled my cage a bit. So......anything I should be looking forward to on American Idol? I've got a few episodes taped and I need to catch up but we're out again tonight...............wine tasting thingy and silent auction. Men? We could talk about men, but then the moderators are always hovering in the background with the edit button................ guys, we love you all!........movies we'd willingly watch 30 times? Comfort foods? Pet peeves? I'm open to anything that doesn't involve housework.

Oh rats - I forgot to watch AI last night. Well, there's always tonight. Let's talk about movies!

What is your favorite actor in a particular movie?? For example, mine would be Colin Firth in the BBC's "Pride and Prejudice" . OK - not technically a movie, but a miniseries.

[away36]

Originally Posted by Carolina

Oh rats - I forgot to watch AI last night. Well, there's always tonight. Let's talk about movies!

What is your favorite actor in a particular movie?? For example, mine would be Colin Firth in the BBC's "Pride and Prejudice" . OK - not technically a movie, but a miniseries.

Bruce Willis in anything....particularly the Die Hard movies, but LOVED him in The Last Boyscout!

[Lisa]

I'm gonna butt in here because I feel stupid, and a little peeved at my daughter's teacher! Here's the deal: when a student has a birthday, instead of a party or treats at school, the student is asked to bring a book to donate to the classroom. Good idea, isn't it? I emailed the teacher asking what book she would recommend. She replied that my daughter can choose whatever she wants; she knows what the class already has and what they would like. SO, we go to the bookstore. Together we pick "Walter the Farting Dog." She thought it was hilarious, and I figured, it's a free country, why not? So we bought it, and she wrote her good wishes inside the cover.

I emailed her teacher this morning to tell her what my daughter selected. She wrote back that it was not appropriate, and that we should pick something else. So now I'm stuck with a $16 book!

I don't really mind that we have to keep it, but now I feel stupid for picking it and a little miffed that her teacher would "ban" it from the school. It's supposed to be an open-minded, liberal, progressive school, so I must say this surprises me somewhat.

Opinions?

[away36]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Together we pick "Walter the Farting Dog." She thought it was hilarious, and I figured, it's a free country, why not? So we bought it, and she wrote her good wishes inside the cover.
So now I'm stuck with a $16 book!

Opinions?

You're not stuck with a $16.00 book. You said your daughter thought it was hilarious, so think of how much joy that $16.00 book is going to bring her.....especially when she can keep it "all for herself"!!

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I don't really mind that we have to keep it, but now I feel stupid for picking it and a little miffed that her teacher would "ban" it from the school. It's supposed to be an open-minded, liberal, progressive school, so I must say this surprises me somewhat.

Opinions?

Lisa, from what I've been reading about our school systems lately, the "liberal, progressive" schools are probably among the most conservative institutions around. Go figure.

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I'm gonna butt in here because I feel stupid, and a little peeved at my daughter's teacher! Here's the deal: when a student has a birthday, instead of a party or treats at school, the student is asked to bring a book to donate to the classroom. Good idea, isn't it? I emailed the teacher asking what book she would recommend. She replied that my daughter can choose whatever she wants; she knows what the class already has and what they would like. SO, we go to the bookstore. Together we pick "Walter the Farting Dog." She thought it was hilarious, and I figured, it's a free country, why not? So we bought it, and she wrote her good wishes inside the cover.

I emailed her teacher this morning to tell her what my daughter selected. She wrote back that it was not appropriate, and that we should pick something else. So now I'm stuck with a $16 book!

I don't really mind that we have to keep it, but now I feel stupid for picking it and a little miffed that her teacher would "ban" it from the school. It's supposed to be an open-minded, liberal, progressive school, so I must say this surprises me somewhat.

Opinions?

Oh brother. I have to be honest - I would not pick that book, but my children attend Catholic school (can you imagine that scenario ). But, considering the points you listed (you consulted the teacher, it's a liberal, progressive school) - I'm not sure what the big deal is. Also, it's a bit ridiculous in a way. My daughter's first grade teacher reads Junie B. Jones stories to the students - Junie has a goofy sense of humour, uses "stupid" and "shut up", and likes to talk about underwear. So, Junie B. Jones is OK, but farting dogs are gauche? Hmmm, doesn't compute.

That title just cracks me up, BTW!

[Elaine]

hi all ..... i'm backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by Carolina

Oh rats - I forgot to watch AI last night. Well, there's always tonight. Let's talk about movies!

What is your favorite actor in a particular movie?? For example, mine would be Colin Firth in the BBC's "Pride and Prejudice" . OK - not technically a movie, but a miniseries.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

i dont have any particular favourite actor or actressess ......

i go more for the movie than the actors in it ............

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I'm gonna butt in here because I feel stupid, and a little peeved at my daughter's teacher! Here's the deal: when a student has a birthday, instead of a party or treats at school, the student is asked to bring a book to donate to the classroom. Good idea, isn't it? I emailed the teacher asking what book she would recommend. She replied that my daughter can choose whatever she wants; she knows what the class already has and what they would like. SO, we go to the bookstore. Together we pick "Walter the Farting Dog." She thought it was hilarious, and I figured, it's a free country, why not? So we bought it, and she wrote her good wishes inside the cover.

I emailed her teacher this morning to tell her what my daughter selected. She wrote back that it was not appropriate, and that we should pick something else. So now I'm stuck with a $16 book!

I don't really mind that we have to keep it, but now I feel stupid for picking it and a little miffed that her teacher would "ban" it from the school. It's supposed to be an open-minded, liberal, progressive school, so I must say this surprises me somewhat.

Opinions?

sorry to hear about the book Lisa ...

think the teacher just wants to be PC and says anything goes but in her heart she/he expects the parents to do the "right" thing .... notice that i "right" ha ha

[Incurable]

Lisa, Lisa, Lisa... What kind of cornball situation is this anyways? Firstly, what's wrong with the good-old birthday celebrations? Donate a book? Singing Happy Birthday in class is obviously offensive for those who aren't fortunate enough to have one that day, I guess. Cake? Oh, no... sugar, eggs, flour, etc... all equal opportunity offenders for those who practice dietary disciplines touted in all the latest 'healthy living' books and mags. That doesn't even take into account religious beliefs, allergies, ethnic diversity, etc. Taking time to have a little fun in class? Some parent will certainly blame the birthday boy/girl and school system for having deprived their child of valuable study time, causing them to fail some test, didn't you know? Bringing a book w/'farts' in the title? OMG!!! What could you have possibly been thinking...

[away36]

Originally Posted by Carolina

Oh brother. I have to be honest - I would not pick that book, but my children attend Catholic school I'm not sure what the big deal is. Also, it's a bit ridiculous in a way. My daughter's first grade teacher reads Junie B. Jones stories to the students - Junie has a goofy sense of humour, uses "stupid" and "shut up", and likes to talk about underwear. So, Junie B. Jones is OK, but farting dogs are gauche? Hmmm, doesn't compute.

OK.....lemme toss out a thought on this. Junie B. Jones is one of my fav's. Cracks me up every time I read one of those books.....but....having spent the last 25 years in classrooms with kids of various ages, the very first thing that came to mind when I read Lisa's post was a vision of the boys in the class making a HUGE deal out of the "fart" thing". The girls would snicker demurely....but the boys would be out of control. (OK Moderator Guys, you know it's true!!!) Every time that book came out....even just lying around on a desk.......there would be the boys.......saying the "fart" word, MAKING the farts, "comparing" the farts, making underarm farts, making fart sounds with their mouths, and generally creating total classroom chaos, not to mention centering out and totally humiliating the poor girl who brought the fart book to school!

Nope.......that's $16.00 well spent on "home" entertainment.

You're a super mom, Lisa. What a lucky daughter............

Now...Junie B. Jones.....she's have just kicked those boys'...............hmm...can't say that here.

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by away36

OK.....lemme toss out a thought on this. Junie B. Jones is one of my fav's. Cracks me up every time I read one of those books.....but....having spent the last 25 years in classrooms with kids of various ages, the very first thing that came to mind when I read Lisa's post was a vision of the boys in the class making a HUGE deal out of the "fart" thing". The girls would snicker demurely....but the boys would be out of control. (OK Moderator Guys, you know it's true!!!) Every time that book came out....even just lying around on a desk.......there would be the boys.......saying the "fart" word, MAKING the farts, "comparing" the farts, making underarm farts, making fart sounds with their mouths, and generally creating total classroom chaos, not to mention centering out and totally humiliating the poor girl who brought the fart book to school!

Nope.......that's $16.00 well spent on "home" entertainment.

You're a super mom, Lisa. What a lucky daughter............

Now...Junie B. Jones.....she's have just kicked those boys'...............hmm...can't say that here.

All I can add is that my daughter would not be snickering demurely - she'd be rolling on the floor!

[away36]

Originally Posted by Carolina

All I can add is that my daughter would not be snickering demurely - she'd be rolling on the floor!

Yeah, well....the apple never falls far from the tree, eh?

[Elaine]

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by away36

OK.....lemme toss out a thought on this. Junie B. Jones is one of my fav's. Cracks me up every time I read one of those books.....but....having spent the last 25 years in classrooms with kids of various ages, the very first thing that came to mind when I read Lisa's post was a vision of the boys in the class making a HUGE deal out of the "fart" thing". The girls would snicker demurely....but the boys would be out of control. (OK Moderator Guys, you know it's true!!!) Every time that book came out....even just lying around on a desk.......there would be the boys.......saying the "fart" word, MAKING the farts, "comparing" the farts, making underarm farts, making fart sounds with their mouths, and generally creating total classroom chaos, not to mention centering out and totally humiliating the poor girl who brought the fart book to school!

Nope.......that's $16.00 well spent on "home" entertainment.

You're a super mom, Lisa. What a lucky daughter............

Now...Junie B. Jones.....she's have just kicked those boys'...............hmm...can't say that here.

It's.... just... sooooo... very... hard.... for .... me.... to... accept.... conformity!!! I admit, I knew the book might be questionable, but considering the school - it's so very loose - no uniforms, personal expression is encouraged, emphasis on creativity and individuality.... you can show up with a purple Mohawk if you're so inclined. I figured it would be accepted with good humor. Ah, well. Phoebe's second choice was a bio on Martin Luther King, Jr. Guess that one would be safe.

I'll have to keep my mouth shut - must admit I was tempted to remind her teacher it was she who advised me to let Phoebe pick the book, rather than give me some ideas of what to get.

Okay, I'll stop now. I'm all done. Thanks for letting me rant.

By the way, Nancy - my daughter is really "one of the guys" - she'd be right there with them giggling and acting silly.

[away36]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Ah, well. Phoebe's second choice was a bio on Martin Luther King, Jr. Guess that one would be safe.

By the way, Nancy - my daughter is really "one of the guys" - she'd be right there with them giggling and acting silly.

Martin Luther King Jr. and farts. I think I love your kid.

Whoo hoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by away36

Martin Luther King Jr. and farts. I think I love your kid.

Whoo hoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i will second that ......

both are not the usual choices a girl will make ....

great kid you have there Lisa !!!!

and i so love the fact that she is not a girlie girl !!!!!!

i never like a girlie girl heeeee ................

[away36]

Originally Posted by Lisa

giggling and acting silly.

That was me tonight, Lisa............in this absolutely packed room where a silent auction was going on......when I spotted the gift basket of Godiva Chocolates. I'm poking Al like crazy and saying ...."Remember Lisa and the Godiva chocolate???".....and he's looking at the chocolate....and looking at me...with that glazed over look that guys get when they are trying to pretend they remember what's going on.

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by away36

That was me tonight, Lisa............in this absolutely packed room where a silent auction was going on......when I spotted the gift basket of Godiva Chocolates. I'm poking Al like crazy and saying ...."Remember Lisa and the Godiva chocolate???".....and he's looking at the chocolate....and looking at me...with that glazed over look that guys get when they are trying to pretend they remember what's going on.

we will never look at Godiva chocolates in the same way ever again !!!!!!!!!!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by away36

Yeah, well....the apple never falls far from the tree, eh?

Phhtttt...

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Lisa

It's.... just... sooooo... very... hard.... for .... me.... to... accept.... conformity!!! I admit, I knew the book might be questionable, but considering the school - it's so very loose - no uniforms, personal expression is encouraged, emphasis on creativity and individuality.... you can show up with a purple Mohawk if you're so inclined. I figured it would be accepted with good humor. Ah, well. Phoebe's second choice was a bio on Martin Luther King, Jr. Guess that one would be safe.

I'll have to keep my mouth shut - must admit I was tempted to remind her teacher it was she who advised me to let Phoebe pick the book, rather than give me some ideas of what to get.

Okay, I'll stop now. I'm all done. Thanks for letting me rant.

By the way, Nancy - my daughter is really "one of the guys" - she'd be right there with them giggling and acting silly.

Well, phooey on her, Lisa. Gotta love a sense of humor!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Elaine

we will never look at Godiva chocolates in the same way ever again !!!!!!!!!!

Seriously!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Elaine

i will second that ......

both are not the usual choices a girl will make ....

great kid you have there Lisa !!!!

and i so love the fact that she is not a girlie girl !!!!!!

i never like a girlie girl heeeee ................

girlie girl she is NOT. She's earned the notable distinction of being the only girl in the "all boys" club on the playground. Her best buddy is a boy (he presented her with a pet mouse right before Christmas), and she was the only girl invited to his birthday party. His mom called first to ask if Phoebe would mind being the only girl there, and she said, "Heck, no!" And she had a great time.

Oh, no! Do you think she's gay? (just kidding)
NTTAWWT!

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by Carolina

Seriously!

Seriously ?

Seriously !

< me trying to sound like Grey's Anatomy > whahahahahahahaha

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by Lisa

girlie girl she is NOT. She's earned the notable distinction of being the only girl in the "all boys" club on the playground. Her best buddy is a boy (he presented her with a pet mouse right before Christmas), and she was the only girl invited to his birthday party. His mom called first to ask if Phoebe would mind being the only girl there, and she said, "Heck, no!" And she had a great time.

Oh, no! Do you think she's gay? (just kidding)
NTTAWWT!

my kind of girl !!!!!!!!!!!!

i was always the only girl playing with the boys when i was young ......

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Elaine

Seriously ?

Seriously !

< me trying to sound like Grey's Anatomy > whahahahahahahaha

Darn writers strike - that show is one of our favorites!

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by Carolina

Darn writers strike - that show is one of our favorites!

X 10 Carol !!!!!!!!

but the show is gong downhills actually ...... but i still love it !!!!!