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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 10:17:40 GMT -5
Nope. I splurged and spent $25 each for my (king sized) pillows at Homegoods. Very firm, very comfy. No gel, or "memory foam" or whatever. Just nice, firm, overstuffed pillows.
They were Ralph Lauren. Not that the name matters, but in this case they seemed to be the firmest/best made.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 9:20:13 GMT -5
I am not a princess, I am a Queen. Plus sized, womens, large, big - whatever. Guess what? - there are some styles that us bigger gals shouldn't be wearing. I have no problem admitting that. Doesn't mean we have to walk around in a tent, but midriffs in a size 22 just shouldn't be happening. I don't want to shop with the skinny bitches. I like having stores where the sales people understand the particular challenges to making my frame look good. I promise I will never put on a pair of jeans and ask "Does the make me look fat?". People get too wound up in trying to have everything be equal instead of celebrating the differences. And this is why I The Captain. I'm no skinny miss, either. And if you think finding pretty everyday clothes in larger sizes is tough, try finding athletic gear in larger sizes. We're a poison population, I tell ya. FWIW my Kohl's has started carrying a lot of athletic gear in larger sizes (yea - big chicks work out too!) you should check yours out!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 9:00:14 GMT -5
Hugs busymom. *-*- ... At dinner, she spilled some of what's going on at home stuff. DH later on mentioned it briefly to me. Basically, he was really surprised, I think both that she just suddenly started talking about it as well as what she said. I didn't hear a lot of what she said between the restaurant noise, her being at the opposite end of the table and C being next to me. You've mentioned the dynamics here a few times, and while I don't remember the details, I am REALLY glad DN#6 is comfortable talking to your DH and she's spending some time in a "normal" environment.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 8:18:11 GMT -5
I am not a princess, I am a Queen. Plus sized, womens, large, big - whatever. Guess what? - there are some styles that us bigger gals shouldn't be wearing. I have no problem admitting that. Doesn't mean we have to walk around in a tent, but midriffs in a size 22 just shouldn't be happening. I don't want to shop with the skinny bitches. I like having stores where the sales people understand the particular challenges to making my frame look good. I promise I will never put on a pair of jeans and ask "Does the make me look fat?". People get too wound up in trying to have everything be equal instead of celebrating the differences.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 8:07:10 GMT -5
IMO you only put ketchup on mediocre fries. I hardly ever put ketchup on Wendy's or Chick Fil-A fries. You put gravy on fries. Or mayo. Or ranch dressing. Or cheese. BBQ sauce is good also. Can't stand ketchup on fried but BBQ sauce is good!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 25, 2015 8:02:27 GMT -5
I guess I'm a bad momma. Was always worried about kiddo doing something stupid like choking or something so I never gave her food in the car. When she was about 8 or so I'd let her have a beverage but that's it. Then again I don't like to eat in the car myself. Kinda OCD on that. My car is pushing 5+ years now and my Dad asked me if I got a new car last time he visited. I detail it myself every 4-5 months. Not much to do. I don't do the wax thing though, that's what clearcoat is for. Not really. Around here, I see lots of 7 or 8 year old cars with peeling clear coats. Why? Nobody has ever bothered to wax the car twice a year to protect the finish. (When auto makers went to water based paints, they didn't give the shiney finish that solvent based paints did. So auto makers added the clear coat to provide the glossy shine, not as a weather/UV proofing.) Once the clear coat starts to peel, the only way to fix it is usually to completely strip the car and repaint it. Let's see, $6 for the wax and an hour of my time a couple of times a year, or several thousand dollars to repaint the car. What part of the country do you live in? I'm in the Chicago area, and while we get snow and ice we don't get many really hot days. I usually drive cars for 8, 10, and 12 years and haven't had a clearcoat fail yet (now watch me jinx myself). Hmm, maybe I'll ask DH to wax my car for me...win win!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 16:54:42 GMT -5
My mother also used a paring knife - and taught me how to peel the skin from the spud so closely that very little of the "flesh" of the potato came off with the skin. It's a lot quicker (and less messy) than using a peeler.
As for "instant" potatoes, if they're dehydrated flakes that come in a box, they don't qualify as food. Awww now, don't be that way. They've actually improved a lot in the past decade. Plus they're a great, low cal thickener alternative for "cream" based soups.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 16:45:52 GMT -5
Everyone has their hill to die on. I will not tolerate powdered sugar on my pancakes, in any form. The vile, gritty stuff has no business on my breakfast plate. Funny story - when I was preggers with DD I had horrible morning sickness. Like "If you don't gain weight by the next visit I'm admitting you" stuff. DH and I were on a small road trip and the restaurant by our hotel had baked German Apple pancakes. These bits of heaven take 45 minutes to bake from order. I was craving it soooo bad (a sign the food might actually, yannow, stay down!) that I made DH get up early the next morning so I could have some. Note: I had very few cravings during my pregnancy. Place the order and wait with great anticipation. Smiling at DH and talking until the waitress puts my plate down in front of me - yep - you guessed it - drenched in powdered sugar. Poor DH looks at my face grabs a menu to check and sure enough, it did not! say powdered sugar. He calls the waitress over who tells us that's how they serve all their pancakes (1).Then she proceeds to tell me I'll have to wait another 45 minutes for them to fire up another one. I burst into tears, look at DH and sob "I can't take it anymore" and run out of the restaurant leaving poor DH behind to a room full of glares for making his poor, (visibly) pregnant wife cry. Sure we laugh about it now, but back then... (1) No self respecting German would ever put powdered sugar on their baked apple pancake. It's simply not done. Extra apple/cinnamon glaze, yes, fresh lemon juice, yes, even (shudder) maple syrup. Powdered sugar on a Baked apple pancake is a vile as ketchup on a hot dog.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 14:11:21 GMT -5
Heh, heh. One of my great uncles was in the Army for a bit. Apparently he did more than his fair share of KP duty.
I have many fond memories of sitting and peeling potatoes while chatting with him for family dinners. His 60+ year old hands made much quicker work than my inexperienced 12yo hands. The two of us (really mostly him) could easily peel 8-10 pounds of spuds in less than 15-20 minutes. And, AND he would use a paring knife, not a peeler and never once cut himself that I saw. That and he had less potato peeled off than I did with the peeler.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 13:33:28 GMT -5
Nuts, t here's more people wanting blond, blue-eyed babies for them. Problem solved. fixed that for you Actually not true. DH and I started the adoption process over 15 years ago and had absolutely no preference in terms of gender or race. The only way we had any chance was either going for a private adoption, or going with an open adoption (where the birth mother could still have contact with, and be involved with the child). We did our research and spoke to a few couples. You got the same "We love them and would never change our minds" spiel but at least one couple confirmed our fears about a fucked up bio-mom bouncing in and out of the kid's life and messing them up. No thanks. Everyone talks about the supposed ease of adopting minority babies, but that simply isn't the case (where I live at least).
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 13:12:07 GMT -5
There is an international law that touches on the issue of traveling/relocating etc. Any child born at sea or in the air(before traveling for later than third trimester was prohibited) has the citizenship of the parents and as a second choice is the citizenship of the country under who's flag the ship/airplane is registered. Also, pretty much any country typically gives you automatic citizenship if one is born on its territories.
My point is that why in the world would we try to do that- take citizenship away from one that has an inherent right to it? Is it so some politician can score a few points by cashing into misinformation and ignorance? While on the U.S. land, one has to abide by U.S. Laws. It is in the Constitution that is their right to citizenship if born on US land. Understand the fact that the Constitutional amendments can be interpreted by the SCOTUS and not any jack of all trades- read Mark Levin! An amendment to the Constitution is necessary only if said amendment causes harm to US. There is no research showing that babies cause harm to a country. Or maybe I don't know of it so if any of you knows where to find it, can you point me in the right direction? Source please. It was my understanding that this was mostly true only in the North and South American continents. Most industrialized countries require one or both parents to be citizens for citizenship to be granted to children born on their soil. America and Canada are, in fact, outside the global norm in this area. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jus_soli#Abolition_of_jus_soliPerhaps your other assumptions are not as correct as you would like to believe as well. Although, to be honest, they're very self-serving given your circumstances. I simply don't understand how you can state the above about following US laws when you had no problem whatsoever breaking them to serve your own desires.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 12:08:14 GMT -5
Last Friday night. Made an awesome cheesecake for DH's birthday on Saturday . Is your air conditioning on or off right now?
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 11:24:40 GMT -5
11/14
Movie Mastery!
Wowza! We have an official movie buff in the house – you’re a movie master! From Apocalypse Now, to Gone With The Wind, you are obviously well versed in the greatest movies in history! While many people are self-proclaimed movie lovers, this test is a must-pass for someone to truly be able to claim that title – and you nailed it! Great job. Do you think your friends and fellow trivia lovers can pass the test? Challenge them by sharing this quiz!
I'm just a good guesser. Haven't seen most of those movies.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 10:00:55 GMT -5
Almost. DH and I had tickets, got there, butts in the seats then DH's cell phone goes off. Yep - the baby sitter called - DD was barfing all over the place (she was fine when we left). So, back to the car and home to the poor kid. We laugh about it to this day whenever we play their music.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 9:17:16 GMT -5
I'm not but DH will likely get into it as it gets closer to the end.
What are you drinking right now?
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 9:15:27 GMT -5
Didn't make much progress over the weekend. Had DH's birthday and family over. Made an awesome cheesecake though. Does that count?
But, as of this point in time:
1. Laundry is done and put away 2. Kitchen is clean 3. House is straightened.
Today is cleaning lady day so the house will be clean as well when I get home. DH and I have narrowed the window treatments on the remaining windows to two choices. We'll decide tonight.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 24, 2015 8:42:07 GMT -5
You are better off wearing old clothes. Why is she better off wearing old clothes. I can do some of those things wearing a cocktail dress, fishnet stockings and hooker boots and I'll bet The Captain can too Nah, I don't rock that look too well...any shoe with heels more than two inches is asking for trouble! Now the fishnet stockings otoh... course then I don't think I'd be getting much work done.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 16:57:11 GMT -5
I guess I'm a bad momma. Was always worried about kiddo doing something stupid like choking or something so I never gave her food in the car. When she was about 8 or so I'd let her have a beverage but that's it. Then again I don't like to eat in the car myself. Kinda OCD on that. My car is pushing 5+ years now and my Dad asked me if I got a new car last time he visited. I detail it myself every 4-5 months. Not much to do. I don't do the wax thing though, that's what clearcoat is for.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 16:49:08 GMT -5
There is the assumption that a significant number of American voters will do a search for information about candidates. I question that assumption. Ouch. True, but...ouch.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 13:47:48 GMT -5
Ok, I feel inadequate...
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 13:36:18 GMT -5
Milee, you sound like a bit of a spoiled brat, and a hard working lady. It's all good. I wish I had your problems. I'm land locked...but my parents are in Florida. Is it still as flat as a pancake...and swampy? I say this with all due respect. Geez man - can't you say anything positive about someone without tacking on a negative?
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 13:34:27 GMT -5
Me?
Stripped and stained an old bookcase.
Replaced the flapper kit in a few toilets.
Changed a headlamp in my sonata (they're a b!tch to do).
DH is more handy than am I, but together we've:
Built two separate decks at two houses Stripped and stained all original woodwork in a century old Victoria Farmhouse Hung hundreds of feet of wallpaper.
I'm better at gardening than at handy stuff but I try. Meh - give me a spreadsheet any day.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 13:14:04 GMT -5
There is actually such a thing as a screen that is to big to view comfortably depending on the size of the room and how far back you sit from the TV. So, yea - size really does matter sometimes! Go to a place that has good salesmen. When we got our last TV they actually talked DH down a few inches. No, just don't.go.there!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 13:06:09 GMT -5
And how is that working out for California? I know dj says it is great,but 2 million illegals cannot be a good thing. please stop putting words in my mouth. i never said it was working "great". let me be clear about this AGAIN: i am opposed to illegal immigration. however, i am really tired of people doing the following two things: 1) exaggerating the cost of the problem. it is bad enough without doing that, so just do it right, or look like a bigot. your choice.2) demonizing those who come here looking for work. they are not rapists, for the most part. they are people who are really poor and looking for something better, and willing to risk everything to get it. and yeah, i think that is kinda brave and praiseworthy, even though i disagree with it. so, please- stop telling me what i think. i just said what i think. use that. it is NOT GREAT. it is ILLEGAL. but the way to stop it is by cutting off the economic benefit, not by building walls. About a year ago you and I were engaged in a similar discussion where you refused to believe illegal immigration could have a direct negative impact on someone. I gave the very personal example of how my school district went to hell in a handbasket and DH and I had to first put DD in a private school, then eventually move. You not only refused to acknowledge the fact that this could happen, you likened sending your own child to a "public" school as an example of how you think these negative consequences could not happen. Here - let me remind you - see posts #51 and 53: ymam.proboards.com/thread/40867/illegals?page=2Since I've moved long enough ago my old house isn't searchable in real estate listings here are the schools DD would have had to attend if we didn't put her in private school: www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=310450460222044www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=310450460221005www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=310450460220002 BTW - the graduation rate? utter crap. A student is only counted as a dropout if they admit as such. Many dropouts are simply listed as transitional students. When DH and I moved here we deliberately choose an area that was racially integrated - almost 1/3, 1/3, 1/3. As the demographics changed, so did the schools and the area. So that public school that is 60-80% hispanic? I think you also described it in post # 33 here: ymam.proboards.com/thread/45351/massive-surge-home-schooling-years?page=2 as "it is a college prep charter school and only the best students make it into it." Not everyone has that option you know. DH and I were looking at over $13K a year in HS tuition at a mediocre school at best. We moved. Tell you what - I'll PM you the link to the info on DD's new school if you PM me the link to the college prep charter school that is 60-80% hispanic with majority below poverty level and significant ELL population link.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 11:30:53 GMT -5
I've been trying to schedule in all of those last-minute appointments before the kids are back in school.
And the big news is: by the end of today, the painters will be DONE with Mom's house. It'll probably look a bit boring, but our real estate agent said to do it all in neutrals to help it sell. And, Mom DID like vivid colors as she got older, so this will tame the house a bit.
Anyone else, when cleaning out their family home, just get tempted near the end to just it all? The charities are SO picky now! I believe in curb shopping as a form of recycling. There are also freecycle forums. So glad things are moving on your mom's house!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 10:15:18 GMT -5
1. A dust bunny that actually growled at me! I flashed back to Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 2. This is YM, there was no money to be found in the sofa. Amateur ...
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 9:56:43 GMT -5
It's great for some stuff, not so good for others.
I have a herniated disc. I've opted for management over surgery. Chiropractic adjustment, ultrasound, and traction was part of the treatment and pain management.
It also depends on the chiro. The one I go to is one of my friends. She knows the limits of chiropractic care, has no illusions that back adjustment will treat measles, and will refer a person to an MD when appropriate. She also works closely with MDs to coordinate her treatment with their treatment.
Another guy thinks that chiropractic treatments will cure Type 1 Diabetes. He's a whackadoodle. . Before I married DH I was firmly in the Chiropracters are quacks camp. However DH has had very good results with the one he sees. She is also pretty straight forward about what she can, and can't do for him. Personally, I could never relax enough to let someone else do that stuff to me, it would cause more harm than good.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 9:21:42 GMT -5
When traveling to other countries unless is France, the locals bend over backwards to accommodate you and they respect you. But that might be because all they see is dollar signs! Have to say when DH and I went to France (with one exception ) everyone was absolutely lovely! Of course that may be because we greeted everyone with "Good day" in French and left with "Good bye" as is the custom and expected (or else you are rude!). Dh spoke some French and at the time I could get out "Pardon me, but I know very little French, do you speak any English" in passable French. Kinda makes your point, eh?
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Post by The Captain on Aug 21, 2015 8:42:15 GMT -5
Well, so far DH and I have agreed on the window coverings for all the bedrooms. Yea us . Still need to finalize the hallway, family room, and the living room. Haven't gotten much else done the past few days. We're having company tomorrow and I'm making a cheesecake tonight so Sunday is the only day where progress is possible. Comon folks, give me a kick in the a$$!
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