Posts by mollymouser

Original Post by puh8suwrux:

I was wondering, how do you microwave poop so that you can safely use it as compost and bypass toilets altogether?  And do you think it would get me a dinner out?

I think that would get you a new microwave.

I'm at no risk of freezing in my house ... we're well-insulated, have lots of blankets, and a house-full of kitty cats.  Heck, we often have windows open all winter long so the cats have access to their catios.  I think we only turned the heater on last winter 4-5 times.  Anyway ... closing blinds will help prevent the loss of warmth through windows, and if needed -- just keep confined to one room so your body heat builds up. In severe "Day After Tomorrow" sort of blizzard scenarios, a walk-in closet may be your best bet.

I suppose if I got hungry enough, I could always eat dry cat food ... we have probably 80 pounds of it stockpiled, and it breaks down nice 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fats.  I have to say, from a flavor only standpoint, the Kitten Chow is significantly tastier than the Science Diet.  And I'm pretty sure that the wet food has even more protein. (Go for the chicken and turkey flavored cat food over the fishy ones, trust me.) And if I didn't want to eat the cat food, we've easily got 100+ pounds of sunflower seeds in the garage for the birds and squirrels. A sunflower seed, all by itself, has protein, carbs and fat ... pretty nifty nutrition, huh?  And then there's the grapefruit tree and lemon tree out back -- those are hearty winter-harvest plants and there'd be some nice vitamin C there.  And did you know that every part of the dandelion is edible?

I'm having some difficulty with the food that I'm supposedly stuck with ... since we never have minced beef, microwavable rice, or tortillas in the house. We do, however, have an impressive stockpile of non-perishable foods that don't require lots of cooking ... great for those weird global emergencies.  Yes, we even have Spam.  Heck, I even have a nifty supply of Sugar Free Peeps -- which I'm pretty sure have a shelf-life of several hundred years.

And then there's the Community Food Bank ... one can get food there. Or church food pantries. Or several rescue missions in town that serve hot meals.  But I'm pretty sure my friends and neighbors would be willing to feed me, if necessary. Heck, they are always sneaking big piles of zucchini on my front porch when I'm not looking.

For me ... (an insulin dependent diabetic) ... the biggest challenge will be eating the right quantity of carbs to match up with my insulin .... but if I just nibble on all those sunflower seeds and dandelions, I'll probably be just fine.

Original Post by purespark:

Just found an article on ledgerlink... 10 Excel Secrets Everyone Should Know.  Good stuff!  This site's good for people who are currently employed, as well as job-seekers.

 Cool beans ... maybe you could add this to the Job Hunting Tips thead?

I just started a thread!

You ask ... we answer!

Check out the thread!!!

Sheesh.

Whew.

Y'all scared me ... I thought this was some sort of I-Hate-Project-Runway thread.

Original Post by cadysue:

Right now I am starting to think that it would be best to wait until he gets back.

Good plan.  Best wishes for both of you (and I will keep your boyfriend in my prayers!)  

Original Post by katesorad:

 This guy hasn't been dangerous AT ALL since then.  

I am not the "attacking" type, even though I disagree with your post.

We don't know whether or not he's done this sort of thing "since then" ... since he's been living (hiding) in non extradition countries most of the time. The mere fact that no other country arrested or prosecuted him doesn't mean he hasn't been having sex with 13 year olds ... it just means some countries don't prosecute for that.  

Waitpersons in California make at least the State's minimum wage ($8.00 per hour), and in San Francisco County they make at least $9.79 per hour.

I know that's not a lot of money, but lots of people working retail make that, and no one gives THEM tips of 10%-20% of their purchases.

I was looking at the IRS website (www.IRS.gov) and it looks like waitpersons are required to keep detailed track of their tips, and report them to their employer and the IRS so that they can be taxed on the tips that they actually receive.

No ... I use this new-fangled contraption for carrying my "stuff."

It's called a purse.

Original Post by watergirl:

so to summarize, he was indicted, confessed, convicted and...fled. is this correct? i am unclear on whether a sentence was ever handed down. is that the remaining issue? what will the sentence be? and can the judicial misconduct card even be played 30 years after?

CLOSE. He was caught ... confessed ... plea-bargained away most of the charges in exchange for a "deal" ... pled guilty to unlawful sex with a minor .... was about to be sentenced in the charge he pled guilty to ... when he fled.

I'm happily married and my wonderful DH is currently in his 26th year of military service.  I have never ever ever regretted marrying him ... and he's been on six deployments to Iraq.

Some questions for you to consider...

1. Does your boyfriend want to get married? Has he proposed? Has he already named you his military life insurance beneficiary?

2. What do your parents think of this? And of him?

3. How much longer will your boyfriend be stationed in Hawaii? And are you cool with having to leave school when he gets sent somewhere else? How will being a military life (and moving every 3 years) impact your educational and career goals?

4. Is your boyfriend planning to stay in the military as a long-term career, or is this a shorter term (get money for college) sort of thing?

Elope!

I would definitely adopt her.

(Which is, of course, how I ended up with a house-full of rescued kitties.)

As a general premise, if you think that what you are posting is likely to get your post deleted and/or you banned as a user, perhaps you should think twice before posting it? 

Self-editing can be a beautiful thing.

I wouldn't date or marry a person who has been divorced (unless their first wife had died.)