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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 12:08:04 GMT -5
Thanks to the Ashley Madison Hack thread for the inspiration behind this. There were a few references to possibly looking at porn or going to strip clubs as being considered cheating. Interesting. So, in the context of a monogamous relationship - what is considered cheating? In my mind: If your spouse has knowledge of, and consents to the actions (ie not hurt by them) then it's not cheating if you engage in such activity. In my relationship I have the same expectations for myself as I do for DH (yes I know a couple where the dude thinks it's ok for him to do things, but the missus isn't ). 1. The biggie - infidelity - oh hell no! The only quicker way to end our marriage is to kill me. Which you may want to do if you're thinking about this. Cause you will only be able to cheat on me once, guaranteed. 2. No strip clubs. By that I mean full nudity. Exotic dancing - mmmaybe? We'd have to talk. 3. No porn mags. They're just tasteless and tacky and I won't have them in my house. 4. Erotica? Suprisingly no problem with this as long as it's done tastefully. For years DH got Maxium (is it still around?) for the "articles" . My friends were a bit surprised by this considering how they (think) they know me. But guys are visual creatures and you don't go blind when you get married. Again, as long as it's done tastefully I have no problem. I had to note the Maxium subscription got dropped like a hot potato once DD was born. I called DH out on his hypocrisy and he owned it. Sure it's ok for him to look at other women posing that way but no dude better ever think about his little girl like that!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 11:49:37 GMT -5
I guess? Just wondering how much more this ties into gender/relationship dynamics than I could even consider. I know more couples who got divorced as a result of her infidelity as opposed to his. Makes me wonder if a woman is more willing to forgive and forget such a mistake as opposed to a man. So maybe we I don't hear about the men's mistakes among our peers because they (she) has decided to forgive and try to make it work? We've had enough friends get divorced over this that is has been a topic of more than a few conversations. DH has been very well schooled on this. The first time he cheats on me will be the last. Guaranteed. Not that it's in his nature to do so, but there is no doubt as to what the expectations are in that area of our relationship. i probably shouldn't bring the bible into this, but there is a clear distinction in that book about the difference between women and men cheating. do you know it? Like many good Christians I tend to ignore the parts I don't agree with. I know adultery is on the top ten list of no-no's, but can't recall distinctions between men and women.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 11:39:59 GMT -5
I guess I'm still in shock over the magnitude, and one sided nature (in terms of gender). Doesn't speak well for many of the male gender. (Note - haven't gone through the rest of this thread - will do so during lunch) really? you're surprised?listen. if you look at harassment issues- something like 99% (i think the number is actually close to that) of women report being harassed at some point in their lives. women don't need cheater sites. they just need to make it known they are available, and...ahem....they get help with that problem. most women AVOID the invitation for that reason. none of this surprises me in the slightest. note: i am sorry that so many men speak so badly for the rest of us, but that is how it is. I guess? Just wondering how much more this ties into gender/relationship dynamics than I could even consider. I know more couples who got divorced as a result of her infidelity as opposed to his. Makes me wonder if a woman is more willing to forgive and forget such a mistake as opposed to a man. So maybe we I don't hear about the men's mistakes among our peers because they (she) has decided to forgive and try to make it work? We've had enough friends get divorced over this that is has been a topic of more than a few conversations. DH has been very well schooled on this. The first time he cheats on me will be the last. Guaranteed. Not that it's in his nature to do so, but there is no doubt as to what the expectations are in that area of our relationship.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 10:59:59 GMT -5
I guess I'm still in shock over the magnitude, and one sided nature (in terms of gender).
Doesn't speak well for many of the male gender.
(Note - haven't gone through the rest of this thread - will do so during lunch)
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 10:11:10 GMT -5
FWIW I just had a bit of an epiphany with regards to something. Between my grandma moving, my dad moving/downsizing and us changing color schemes (a few times) I have a LOT of extra really nice towels. The not so nice ones I usually give to animal shelters because they can never have enough of those. The nicer ones I've held onto (Fieldcrest - made in the USA folks!!!) because, well - they seemed too nice for the animal shelters. Doing some research on homelessness in my area I realize several of the local PADS shelters offer shower services. I just called one and asked if they could use some towels, washcloths, etc in various colors. The lady on the other side of the phone couldn't say yes fast enough! So tonight and tomorrow I'm washing about four loads (don't judge - nothing goes to waste in my house) packing them up and taking them over on Saturday. Just putting a bug out there for everyone else de-cluttering!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 10:01:59 GMT -5
Church halls, park district centers, fire stations and village halls.
I don't think I've ever voted in a school. Then again I live in a high density population area and every park district has a year round building.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 9:27:30 GMT -5
Don't take your eyes off the little ball...it will always bounce back.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 9:02:20 GMT -5
Ugg. We had a group conference and I was hosting a group of about 15 people from out of town for dinner. How I got stuck with the formal, stuffy place is beyond me. But I dressed up, played nice, and didn't even get bitchy when the waiter looked confused when I held my hand out for the check.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 8:55:20 GMT -5
Paid to fondle breasts you say, how does one get that job? I'm looking for something to get back into the labor force. Around here we call these women the Boob Whisperers. The two I know of (one at a local Dillard's and one at Soma) are older, no-nonsense ladies who have been doing this for years. They're awesome at doing really accurate measurements and don't waste time BSing with stuff. They manhandle you a little bit and tell you exactly what will fit. Rare, but awesome talent. I can't rave enough about my lady at Torrid! Another place I like to go (it's a bit of a drive for me) is the nearest legs/bali/hanes outlet store. I've always gotten great fittings from the ladies there (they were the ones who got me through my ohmygodwhatdoido! nursing, not nursing. loosing weight stage).
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 8:52:26 GMT -5
Paid to fondle breasts you say, how does one get that job? I'm looking for something to get back into the labor force. Sorry, I don't think you'd pass the physical.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 8:48:34 GMT -5
keep in mind that this program is designed to go after the CHRONICALLY HOMELESS (because they constitute a large percentage of the overall cost of homelessness, even though they are a small fraction of the overall population), not the TRANSIENT HOMELESS. there is no reason the program could not be applied to other populations, but if it only appears to make a small dent in the overall numbers, that might be why. Wait? Are you talking about the Chicago program(s)? I thought they attempted to address both (like with the rent assistance - that would address possible transient homeless by preventing it, right?
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 8:28:03 GMT -5
If we continue to bring in Churches and Religion I will have to move this to the religious discussions forum.
Just putting everyone on alert.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 27, 2015 5:50:01 GMT -5
I'll bite. My accounts were down from their peak by $100K in the past week. I'm still a long term investor so I consider it "normal" market corrections/fluctuations.
Doesn't mean my stomach churned a little, but I've learned not to be reactionary.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 16:43:04 GMT -5
Seems like a good model. However a lot of the success appears to be because of the heavy investment by the Mormon Church based on this article. it has been successfully implemented elsewhere, as well- as in "outside of Utah". here is something i learned about advertising: if it is ineffective, it is the most expensive advertising you can do, no matter what the cost. the same applies to this problem. We're trying the same thing in Chicago (and apparently have been for awhile- who knew?). I guess this is one area where we lead the country in something for a change. articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-03-05/news/ct-met-homelessness-20130305_1_homeless-people-end-homlessness-fight-homelessness/3What is reported in the article seems to be at stark odds with what I observe walking to and from the train station every day. This is my second stint working downtown and the panhandlers are much more numerous than they were last time, yet if the article is to be believed the numbers have been significantly reduced.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 15:32:28 GMT -5
Both Asheville NC and Chattanooga TN, two relatively LCOL areas, have downtown areas where builders are erecting lots of very expensive condo units - but almost no housing for the middle class or poor people. I understand that builders make more money on the higher end units, but in the interests of having a balanced community (and for giving the waitresses and bartenders at the high end restaurants downtown the opportunity to actually live where they work) I don't know why, when the city issues building permits, they can't require the builders to also build a certain ratio of middle and lower income housing units, too. Say, for every million dollar condo you build in the heart of the ritzy downtown neighborhood, you have to also build 10 moderate priced town homes and one lower income apartment building in the less ritzy neighborhoods. Unless cities are only interested in expanding their high end neighborhoods and pushing all the middle and low income people out to the decaying suburbs... That is required in some areas. In addition look up the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Problem is the people in the less ritzy areas don't want high density, taxpayer subsidized housing in their area. The high density is the only way this becomes remotely feasible from an economic point of view. You can't force a company to build something at a loss. I would say that would be a no brainer win in court. As much as we don't like to admit it, there is a huge correlation between crime, low income, and low performance in schools. How would you like to have a 250 unit low income/HUD complex plopped down one block from your house? BTW - they only have 75 parking spots and no green space so of course no one is going to be parking their oil leaking beater in front of your house (and sometimes blocking your driveway) and the kids won't be playing in the streets. Yep, and nope - there won't be any increase in drug activity at all. Never mind your garage getting tagged because it now falls into some gang's territory. That's just artwork. And the police cars screaming by at 2am on the latest disorderly call? You get used to it after awhile.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 15:09:40 GMT -5
Does this help or hurt by creating long term dependence? Even in SF where there was a focused outreach program relatively few transitioned out. there are better programs. the one implemented in Salt Lake City reduced homelessness by over 90% Seems like a good model. However a lot of the success appears to be because of the heavy investment by the Mormon Church based on this article. www.sfgate.com/nation/article/Salt-Lake-City-a-model-for-S-F-on-homeless-5587357.phpNot every city is HQ to a religious organization. I daresay there would be a decent number of people who would refuse help from any religious organization as well based on the comments from other posters on this board. Just speculation, but I would guess with the city being home to a religious HQ, and all, there may be more of a willingness to turn outside yourself for support. Plus, as the article states, SF attracts more homeless than does SLC. To a certain extent (as noted in the article) that population tends to be self defeating.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 15:00:57 GMT -5
I'm not overly concerned with the sizes I'm in but damnit, I do not want to measure my bust, attempt to determine my bra size and then have to spend 45 minutes trying on bras before finding the size I am. Which happened last week at Kohl's. I'm a 42 C now and by golly there where more options for 42DD than the 42 C. I gave up after finding 5 bras and a stunning number of signs that basically said 40 C was as high as was carried in store and I think online too. I now have 1 black, 2 beige-y, 1 white and 1 extremely pale pink. Because apparently us larger busted women don't like brightly colored bras. ( Torrid - you're welcome!)
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 14:33:59 GMT -5
Geeze woman, not as much as you!
We may work on getting the garage a bit more organized. I may finish getting my jewelry chest organized. I will get some chairs sanded and prepped for staining.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 13:57:41 GMT -5
Make it fucking political. How about waiting 12 hours or so before you start this crap. So it's "crap" when the blacks are shooting white people. Where's the endless media speculation on a black racist shooting two whites ? White lives don't matter ? I seem to recall in the case you referenced, there was some time that lapsed between the incident and when PRESIDENT Obama issued his statement. I would guess he was hoping for some facts, as opposed to speculation. Just as there was some time before he commented on the church shootings. I also suspect there was a pause to gather some information. However if you want our elected leader to comment on speculative information mere hours after an event then you are not of the caliber I thought you were. I apologize for my error.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 13:51:09 GMT -5
So the places that have the resources to serve the population, keep attracting more of the population creating a greater shortage of resources?
Kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
I have a relative who lives in San Francisco. Biggest liberal there ever was who fully supported the city's initiative to eliminate homelessness.
Cash assistance was given with relatively little strings, multiple temporary housing sites set up and city wide programs put in place for outreach efforts.
What happened? There was a mass exodus of homeless to the city to be provided for (note not transitioned off of) by the public. Public parks where you used to be able to walk were now tent cities and you didn't feel safe going there during the day.
My liberal relative did a complete 180 when he saw what this did to his neighborhood. Nice waking up to someone sleeping on your patio who refuses to leave unless you give them some cash or food.
The more that was spent, the more were attracted. It's kinda hard walking by a group of these tents smelling weed and seeing booze bottles overflowing the garbage cans (and let's not talk about the used syringes laying around) thinking about how it's sad they don't have homes.
Maybe it's for a reason?
The last time I visited I was advised not to go to walking in certain parks by myself. I can handle panhandlers but I guess they're pretty aggressive?
Does this help or hurt by creating long term dependence? Even in SF where there was a focused outreach program relatively few transitioned out.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 11:44:30 GMT -5
Same here. It makes me mad -- I had a c-section, there was no reason for my hips to get wider. DD wasn't even down there! well, if you look at it that way, there was no reason for my feet to get bigger either, lol. Actually this happened to me as well. Isn't there something about the female body's ligaments loosening pre birth to get ready for the main event? My feet went up a full size after DD was born.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 26, 2015 9:13:18 GMT -5
Thanks for this Tenn, some of the news feeds are blocked at work, but your link worked (the video didn't).
I know it's too early for speculation but I have to ask anyway (in case it's more apparent from the video) were the reporters targeted or were they caught in some cross-fire?
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 16:44:24 GMT -5
And yet - - how DARE those lazy, entitled minimum wagers lobby for a higher living wage! Why can't they just be patient and wait for their trickle-down?!? oh, they get that- when their slumlord refuses to fix the upstairs neighbor's plumbing. Not always the case. I'm a landlord and take very good care of my properties. In the process of evicting a tenant now who can't find another place to rent because they are a major fuck up and I won't lie about references. They will be homeless and I really don't give a damn. Three able bodied adults (two parents and an adult son) and (as I come to find out) two grandkids living in a three bedroom unit and can't even cover below market rent. I found out about the grandkids (NOT on the lease) when I was asked to provide copies of the lease agreements so they could apply for public aid and get into the local school. There are jobs here, many of which pay $15 an hour with benefits if you are capable of learning and doing basic tasks (we're hiring BTW). $30K won't make you rich but it will cover $1K a month in rent (in the burbs) and food with a decent amount left over. Three people working would do a whole lot better.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 16:31:51 GMT -5
The problem is the same faced by everyone in that area (and other HCOLA places like San Francisco, New York, and Chicago). It's a nice, warm temperate area. People want to live there. It's going to be expensive, even for those that have a job. Surprisingly, if you look at the stats Chicago had a 5% homeless rate. I had to combine two sources to come to that - not sure I believe the numbers: www.chicagohomeless.org/faq-studies/suburbanstats.org/population/illinois/how-many-people-live-in-chicagoWhat do you propose as a solution? More money from bankrupt coffers? Should people who are positive contributors to society have to bear an even greater burden so people can be subsidized in HCOLA's? I note you never hear about the homeless problems in small towns where housing is cheap. I have family in small farming towns. They can't get enough workers and houses can be had for less than $30k. Yea, it's not exciting and you won't get people to put money in your cup so you can buy booze, but I at least think it would be better than life on the streets.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 16:05:56 GMT -5
The father would have to come into the hospital the baby is delivered at to provide one. The state isn't going to track him down. I'd limit it to a short window after birth too. No trying to find the father 10 years later to do the DNA test and issue citizenship. If the father is present at birth, or within 48-72 hours of same, he can provide a DNA sample to prove the kid is his and get the kid citizenship if the father has it. Otherwise the kid gets the same US citizenship/immigration status as the mother. Easy. Simple. Doesn't require the state to do anything, other than perform a DNA paternity test if requested by the father, who has to come into the hospital to provide the sample. It would also mean that any woman or couple giving birth would have to prove their citizenship status at that time. If you jump the fence to have your baby here because you don't trust Mexican hospitals the staff will ask for your citizenship info, and in my opinion, should call ICE if you can't provide anything showing you're in the country legally. I have no problem with any government funded agency asking for citizenship status though. Registering for public school, interacting with the police and fire department, any welfare office, DMV, whatever. If you go to any publicly funded institution to get services they should verify your immigration status and alert ICE if you can't prove you're here legally in some fashion. How do you enforce that fairly? Do we all have to carry around our birth certificate just in case we have to go to the ER or get stopped by the police for a traffic infraction? It would be easier if we had to prove citizenship to get a driver's license since most people use that for ID, but I seem to recall a lot of hoopla because proof of citizenship wasn't required in some states to get a DL. I don't remember what happened with that though. I'd say you have about 9.5 months to prepare for the event. It should hardly come as a surprise...
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 15:51:01 GMT -5
I'll buy the timeshare in Tahoe. Way more than a $1. I might even go as high as $50. But it better be like right on the lake. Oh, I just figured out where your avatar is from - SAO, right?
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 12:48:28 GMT -5
I think oatmeal is disgusting too. My kids love it, so I always had some for them and I've tried to like it but ugh! I don't like the way it looks, the texture or the taste. I thought maybe I was cooking it wrong, but I have the same issues with oatmeal other people have cooked. If it's in something like a cookie, it's ok. I like oatmeal. But I make mine a little runny. My dad and nephew eat it on toast in the morning. But then again, I like malt o meal and no one else in the free world does. Not true! My family loves it, along with cream of wheat and cream of rice. That and steel cut oatmeal are winter breakfast staples in our household!!!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 12:20:02 GMT -5
... The Captain - are you going to attempt to get anything done for Labor day? I know you had a few things on the back burner that didn't get done with the family out of town. Mean, evil, wench! You are just going to make me stay accountable, aren't you? Umm, yea. Labor day is a big black hole. I do corporate taxes for a living and if the return isn't where I want it to be, then we (me and my team) have to work that weekend. It's over 120+ entities in the consolidation, so it's a project. The return is due 9/15 and I don't like having my back up against the wall. (Knocks on wood) we are actually in better shape than last year, and we didn't work labor day weekend last year (always a goal of mine). Keep your fingers crossed for me. We were going to have a company come out next week to install suspended ceiling racks in the garage. Then use Labor day weekend to finally reclaim both bays in the garage (we only have one now). DH called to schedule a time only to find out the installer in the area quit, and they don't know when they'll get another one. When were they going to tell us? Oh yea, the day before the appt. DH thinks maybe we can shift more storage stuff to the basement. Maybe we'll start on that this weekend. I still want to get my jewelry chest organized (wahhhhh, whineeeee,) so maybe I'll tackle one drawer a night? We picked a stain color so I can start sanding and staining the dining room chairs. Maybe we'll get fabric this weekend as well.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 11:47:20 GMT -5
Apple picking. We usually head up to Michigan for a long weekend, get gallons of fresh cider to take home, hot cider donuts on a crisp summer morning, relaxing and chatting with friends.
The past few times we've gone, it has been absolutely perfect. Clear skies, slight breeze, cool enough to remind you that you're alive. We really don't pick that many apples, it's more to visit friends and the experience (well and for DH and DD to stuff themselves silly with donuts).
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 10:20:49 GMT -5
I guess it depends?
If she's in school we'll keep the insurance. If she's out of school but working FT we'd keep her covered if she didn't have coverage of her own.
If she's looking like she's not ever going to get independent coverage then we'd have a long talk.
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