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| The Lounge | I want to install a stripper pole in my house. | Sep 29 2008 14:59 (UTC) |
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| I've got one installed in the bedroom, and the only time it was a problem was when my mother and her husband popped by and insisted on having a full tour of the new house. I tried to warn her, but... | |||
| The Lounge | I want to adopt | Sep 09 2008 04:54 (UTC) |
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| I just wanted to second the prior post recommending Wellness as a really great food. It's made with human-grade ingredients, and you really can't do much better for your pets than it. | |||
| The Lounge | Cooked Cyclists Testicle anyone? | Sep 08 2008 11:46 (UTC) |
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| I guess it gives the single ladies a good comeback for those guys who try to seduce you with that whole "Well, I'm a real good cook" routine. | |||
| The Lounge | Freaky - Doll Lovers | Sep 08 2008 11:44 (UTC) |
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There is not enough "eww" in the world. The way the guys name them and dress them up and give them personalities is beyond creepy. |
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| The Lounge | Funny things pets do.... | Sep 08 2008 11:23 (UTC) |
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My baby (3 years old, but the youngest) kitty steals straws. He doesn't want to play with them, he doesn't take them out of a box if its lying there, but something about the sight of a straw in a glass drives him crazy. He'll wait until he thinks you're not looking, sneak up, and very carefully pull the straw out so the glass doesn't tip over. Then he'll run away, drop it in a corner, and go about his business. Adorable. Except for the time I was very sick after a tonsillectomy went bad, could barely sit up, and wanted nothing more than to sip at water all the time. And every time I came halfway out of consciousness, I didn't have a freakin' straw. My dog that was adopted from a research lab doesn't make noises, no matter how excited/hyper/angry she gets. She's also very bad at navigating stairways, and has to run without stopping either up or down, just crashing into whatever's in her way. If she loses momentum, she slides back down to the bottom. My pomeranian is shameless about asking for belly rubs, and if you stop petting her, even for a second, she stand on her back legs and paw at the air. She will do this for hours. She also once managed to eat an entire pack of cigarettes one of the cats had knocked on the floor. And another one of my cats fetches twist-ties. They're his favorite toy. :sigh: I've got so many more stories, too. |
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| The Lounge | I want to adopt | Sep 08 2008 11:10 (UTC) |
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Cats are affectionate, but they're not as needy as dogs when it comes to attention. Besides, most kitties will demand love when they want it, and ignore you if they don't. So you'll know when they want you to spend more time with them. Start-up costs for a cat, particularly a kitten, are on the high side. There is their first round of vet appointments and shots, a litterbox, litter, food, bowls, collars, tags, microchip (if you decide to go that route, which I highly recommend), toys, scratching post, treats (for training), etc. (If you need some extra help, however, you can take your adoption papers into a PETCO and we'll give you a coupon booklet for all the start-up stuff, like free bowls, and that sort of thing. Just FYI.) The regular maintenance costs on a kitty aren't too bad. Litter runs me about $20 a month for my three kitties, and their food (which is a premium brand) works out to about $30 a month for the three of them. A good trick to saving money is to get one of those big plastic sealable food containers and buy the food in bulk and store it in there. Buying smaller bags of food constantly adds up to spending a lot more in the long run. Medications are in there, too. About $20 a month for Frontline or Advantix (or whatever brand you use), and about another $10 for Heartgard. Cats aren't quite so destructive as dogs, so their toys are rarely anywhere near as expensive, and you don't have to replace them so frequently. Besides, kitties are normally pretty easily satisfied with something as simple as a cheap ball to roll around and chase. A further thing to consider is grooming tools, if you're getting a longer-haired cat. To prevent matting, a long-haired cat needs to be brushed out at least once or twice a week, if not more frequently. Again, this is one of those preventative measures you can take to save money, as the grooming cost for a matted cat is around $60. And even with the best prevention, incidentals may come up. One of my babies has had about $1,800 worth of medical treatment due to an unforeseen bladder condition. He's fine now, but that was a big blow to our budget when it happened. Of course, the people you would be adopting her from will probably be able to answer more questions about her specific needs, and they might be able to give you a rundown about how much her care costs will be. I hope that helps, and that the kitty works out for you. She is very adorable. |
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| Health & Support | TTOM very serious question | Sep 03 2008 03:24 (UTC) |
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I took a pregnancy test about a week and a half ago with negative results. But research I've done since then shows it could be that I took one too soon. I'm only on prophylactics for birth control, so I know that's definitely not a 100% safeguard. I have had some pains to one side, but I've had some health problems in the past that caused that. I'm definitely going to get to a doctor as soon as I get a chance, because, even if it's not related to any sort of reproductive problem, I've been way too sick for too long to not get checked out. Thanks for all the input. I'll post again once I've found out something concrete. |
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| Pregnancy & Parenting | Kids say the cutest things... | Aug 22 2008 19:39 (UTC) |
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Two sisters, one about 4, the other around 3, were in my store the other day. They were walking about 20 feet in front of mom, you know, acting like "big girls" out on their own. The bigger one turned to the littler one and asked, "Do you want me to hold your hand so you won't get lost?"
Too sweet. |
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| The Lounge | Does Any One Else Here Play World Of Warcraft???? =] | Aug 17 2008 12:51 (UTC) |
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| I'm a Tauren Druid on the Burning Blade server. Much fun, when I have time. : ) | |||
| The Lounge | Hard Candy starring Ellen Page | Aug 11 2008 14:50 (UTC) |
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I love that movie. I hope that if I have a daughter she turns out like that. I think my favorite thing is the way she's always saying his name so sarcastically. "Isn't that right...Jeff?" |
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| The Lounge | Is it stupid to be upset over the death of a fish? | Jul 20 2008 04:14 (UTC) |
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| Of course not! Fish are the best pets, anyway. | |||
| The Lounge | New I-Phone.. Would you sell your spot in line???? | Jul 12 2008 05:12 (UTC) |
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I was at the mall today and saw all the people camping out, line wrapping down the wall and all that nonsense. Someone had to explain to me why there were people waiting, I'd forgotten all about the silly phone. I know I wouldn't like it as much as I like my own. Mine sends calls, receives calls, gets voicemail, tells me the time, and I can set an alarm on it. Oh, and it's a contractor phone with an external casing of thick rubber, so it hasn't broken even though I drop it at least twice a day. Steve Jobs can keep his overhyped toys, for all I care. (That being said, if they made an iPhone I'd be convinced I couldn't break, I didn't have to pay for it, and I didn't have to wait in line, then sign me up, those things are cool. tee-hee) |
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| The Lounge | Hiding money from your significant other? | Jul 08 2008 11:29 (UTC) |
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| Hubby and I have no shared accounts; everything is separate. If I wanted to hide money, I easily could, but I don't. | |||
| The Lounge | Would You Fight? | Jul 06 2008 15:31 (UTC) |
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I suppose that depends on what you mean by "fighting to keep him". I imagine that you would, in essence, drive your guy away if you weren't showing some intentions of working to keep him. The lassez-faire attitude might imply to him that you don't care very much. |
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| The Lounge | Would you appear on "Moment of Truth?" | Jul 03 2008 11:07 (UTC) |
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If you win, it's a million bucks. That much money can buy a lot of forgiveness. I'd do it. I don't think there's anything they could ask that would really ruin my relationships with anyone else. |
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| Foods | Rum and Diet Coke or Coke Zero? | Jun 30 2008 02:46 (UTC) |
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| If you aren't a fan of diet soda (yet), then better to stick with the Coke Zero. It tastes closer to regular Coke. | |||
| The Lounge | Words that stick... | Jun 26 2008 12:39 (UTC) |
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I had a boyfriend who told me that my walk was "gangsta runway". Then when my asked my parents if I walked any particular way, my stepmom told me she'd always thought of it as my "coming to kick your ass" walk. So now when I'm in a hurry or working quickly or just really busy, I wonder if I'm walking "gangsta runway". |
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| The Lounge | What the **** do you do? | Jun 23 2008 11:11 (UTC) |
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| I stare at my fish tanks! They really are the best stress relief. That, and, as stated before, snuggling a puppy. | |||
| The Lounge | i need someone to tell me im not crazy | Jun 23 2008 11:10 (UTC) |
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| You can see them too huh? Just remember, once you see them, they see you. | |||
| The Lounge | awwww!!! | Jun 23 2008 11:08 (UTC) |
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I just want to throw in my 2 cents... ...I'm kidding digging on the long-haired brunette in the blue and the redhead in the yellow. Those smiles are killer. |
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