Its oh so quiet Shh Shh

[Stefan-A]

Goodnight, sweet prince.

http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/photos/garbage/mx518-dead.jpg

2006-2012

[katach]

Hamburger, gravy, and rice is yummy too!

Is that mouse melted?

[kibakiba]

It looks like it's just textured... I think? Logitech has some weird looking mice sometimes... Haha.

[Stefan-A]

Long live the king!

http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/photos/garbage/mx518-both.jpg

[ProXimuS]

They look like some one got mad...:p

[guidofatherof5]

I find it funny the mail I receive addressed to the Tradix Ranch.
Farming and ranching supplies.
If they really knew what I ranch here.:D

[ConcinusMan]

It really is oh so quiet. For the first time ever, the forum says I'm the only member online.

That doesn't mean you are. members can log in "invisible" you know.;)

Those mice look like a big dog has been chewing on them.:p

[tress29]

I don't think it keeps well for leftovers, though because of the gravy... I'm keeping mine for dinner later, we'll see if it gets gross.

Sometimes you need to add a little milk or water to rehydrate it! The rice will suck up a lot of gravy.

[kibakiba]

Yeah, I ended up letting our dog eat the rice. She doesn't have dog food right now (curse you, high bills!) so she enjoyed it. The chicken got pretty mushy because of the seasonings that were on it.

[Stefan-A]

These are knives.

http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/photos/garbage/knives01.jpg

[kibakiba]

Yes Stefan, those are indeed knives.

[Stefan-A]

These are also knives.

http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/photos/garbage/knives02.jpg

[ProXimuS]

That's not a knife, this is a knife :D

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(Haha I hope everyone gets the reference...)

[katach]

http://www.thefancarpet.com/uploaded_assets/images/gallery/3621/Crocodile_Dundee_II_33328_Medium.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

1 and 2 were great but 3 was a stinker.

[Stefan-A]

That's not a knife, this is a knife :D

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(Haha I hope everyone gets the reference...)
That's not a knife and neither are these.

http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/photos/garbage/notknives01.jpg

[katach]

yeah Steve I agree.

[ProXimuS]

I've actually never seen any of the movies....Just know that line....:p

Hehe! Stefan, I'm guessing these are from your collection;)

[Stefan-A]

Hehe! Stefan, I'm guessing these are from your collection;)
I wouldn't call it a collection, but yes.

[ProXimuS]

18....That constitutes as a collection in my book:p

Pretty cool btw

[Stefan-A]

11 (including the 2 karda and excluding the 2 chakmak), and that's just a part of the... collection.

[ProXimuS]

11 (including the 2 karda and excluding the 2 chakmak), and that's just a part of the... collection.

^There's the word^ c o l l e c t i o n and you calling it that:p

[Stefan-A]

^There's the word^ c o l l e c t i o n and you calling it that:p
I used it figuratively.

[ProXimuS]

Yes yes:D

Either way, cool knives.....;)

[guidofatherof5]

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/tank_dinner_bell.jpg

[-MARWOLAETH-]

What do you feed him Steve?

[guidofatherof5]

What do you feed him Steve?

Trout chow
Tilapia
Pinkies
Pork
Beef
Night crawlers

[EasternGirl]

Okay...just catching up to this thread...hmm...where to start...well, I have a large dagger that I keep under my bed in case burglers or rapists break into my house. And, from what I know, we Americans have also toyed with the idea of selective breeding...I think we are constantly conducting research to determine if we could somehow select sex and pick certain traits to have in fetuses...there has been a lot of controversy on the topic. Hmmm....what did I miss? Oh right...according to the forum, I am always online...because I never actually sign off...lol. And...I like being a brunette much better than a blonde...I have gotten many compliments saying it looks better with my skin coloring.

Here is me as a brunette...with my son:

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Oh...and my son's baseball team almost made it to the championships...they were eliminated right before the championship game. So...I am very proud of them...they creamed some of the best teams in the league! Now it's time for swimming. His first swim meet was yesterday!

[mikem]

I like it. What is your natural hair color?

[guidofatherof5]

Great photo.

[Stefan-A]

I like it. What is your natural hair color?
Only one way to find out.

http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/photos/garbage/gigg2.jpg

Giggity.

[mikem]

^ rofl :D

oh right

[Selkielass]

Nice blades.
Our house has more than its fair share of knives and swords but most only get brought out for historic reenactment events. The rest are in the kitchen. I just found an amazing set of Japanese vegettable knives this morning. (And we ain't talkin' gunshot these re nice traditional blades that hold a razor edge.)

[Stefan-A]

I always have knives out.

I'm sitting on my bed typing this and I have about 22 blades within arm's reach, including 3 box cutters. It's a total coincidence, most of them are in drawers.

[Invisible Snake]

True Blood tonight!!! :)

[EasternGirl]

Thanks guys...believe it or not...my natural hair color is very close to black...it's the Italian in me...but I unfortunately did not get the Italian skin color...because we are Northern Italian...and German. So I have black hair, blue eyes, and pale skin....which basically makes me a natural born goth...lol.

I missed True Blood...going to watch it tonight.

[ProXimuS]

I like your hair brown :) You're lucky, dark hair and light eyes go very good together;)

[Didymus20X6]

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A pic I stole from Clint Pustejovsky's FB page.

[mikem]

Looks good enough to eat ;)

[ProXimuS]

It looks too cute to eat! :p

[kibakiba]

I walked to the store about a month ago... And just to prove guys like my brown hair better, I counted just how many times I got honked at... 12 times in 4 miles! When I was blonde I got honked at once in 4 miles. Men, urgh. Lol

[Invisible Snake]

Since we're talking about hair color.. Is it true blondes have more fun?

Btw Marnie you look beautiful, how could you be single? o.O

[kibakiba]

I don't know, I'm true blonde and I have mental issues... Not sure what that says about other blondies though... Lol. I'd say being blonde isn't exactly more fun, you know.. with all those perverted blonde jokes...:rolleyes:

[ProXimuS]

Since we're talking about hair color.. Is it true blondes have more fun?



Hmm...I was born blonde, and slowly its changed to a light brown/dirty blonde type of color now(Although I keep it highlighted so it's still "unnaturally blonde..."), and haven't noticed a difference in my "fun-having..."

I think it's just fun to be a girl in general;)

[ProXimuS]

I walked to the store about a month ago... And just to prove guys like my brown hair better, I counted just how many times I got honked at... 12 times in 4 miles! When I was blonde I got honked at once in 4 miles. Men, urgh. Lol


Wow 12 in 4 miles, that's 3 per-mile;)

[kibakiba]

Are you kidding? Periods are not fun. They make you feel like poop!

[kibakiba]

I got them, usually in little 'waves' it seemed like! Haha. Traffic is a little funky here sometimes. My town is growing and there is usually about 20 cars that go by every 10 minutes. It's kind of funny. It's not always exactly that, obviously, but there is a little pattern to it.

[ProXimuS]

Are you kidding? Periods are not fun. They make you feel like poop!


Ugh, your so right....I didn't take that into consideration...About 40 weeks out of the year is fun though....:D

[mikem]

I'm bald(ing) and have fun 52 weeks a year! Come on ladies, shave your head and see how much fun you have ;)

[kibakiba]

Lol. I might nearly shave it off if it weren't for Kyle liking long hair! But then again, I've been growing it out for 5 years now.

[ProXimuS]

I think even if we shaved our heads, we'd still have to suffer....If only it were that easy:p



OOO 5 years?! Don't cut it! I've been trying to grow mine out for quite a few years, but mine gets too many split ends, so if I don't trim it pretty often, the ends just break off anyways....

[kibakiba]

I had to cut 5 inches off of it about 7 months ago. I don't style my hair and only dye it every so often, so I get less slpit ends. I also use a lot of home made hair care stuff that I've made.

[ProXimuS]

I had to cut 5 inches off of it about 7 months ago. I don't style my hair and only dye it every so often, so I get less slpit ends. I also use a lot of home made hair care stuff that I've made.

Hmm...I'm intrigued...Like natural type of products? I try to lean towards the natural/organic products, but my options are currently limited, with me not driving and not wanting to make people give me rides all the time or very far:p (That is slowly changing now though...I actually just got home from driving to Petco to get some cool stuff for my snakey:D It's the second time I've driven since I got my permit...A little nerve-racking:eek:)

[kibakiba]

I have natural soap bases that i just add essential oils to, or modifying other 'natural' shampoos/conditioners to be more natural. I also use a moxture of beeswax, cocoa and shea butter, coconut oil and teatree oil on my hair and let it sit for 8 hours until its absorbed for the most part, suaully before the shower and a tiny little bit on the tips of my hair right after.

[mikem]

I contacted a guy who posts a lot of very awesome photos over on field herp forum. He lives in the same city as I do. Hoping he'll get back with me and maybe I'll get to do some herping. My field experience is somewhat limited and I'm looking for some good spots. *fingers crossed*

[guidofatherof5]

Nothing is better then a cup of hot tea while down in the snake room unless you drink that Tea. Earl Grey. Hot from a great Birthday gift.
This wonderful cup was given to me by Kat and Chantel. I have two cup I use all the time. One has an image of my Ally Girl (R.I.P.) and now this one with tank.
Thank you ladies.;)
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/cup.jpg

[katach]

You are very welcome! Did you enjoy the scarf(me) and soaps(Chantel) too?

[guidofatherof5]

All put to good use.;)

[katach]

Awesome!

[EasternGirl]

For your information, Michael...I used to shave my head in my punk days and I loved it! No bad hair days...lol. And as far as being single goes...I wasn't until recently....but the ja broke my heart. It is hard to get out there and find people when you are a single mom, though.

Okay...now...I love you guys very much but will someone please go to the site suggestions thread and answer my darn question about signatures?! I have been waiting for days for someone to reply! Also...does anyone know why my computer all of the sudden won't let me watch youtube videos? I was watching them the other day and now everytime I try to watch one...nothing comes up on the screen.

[kibakiba]

I don't know about the sig, but try a hard refresh, ctrl+F5

[EasternGirl]

Thanks, Chantel. My friend's father died. He had liver cancer but he was doing pretty well, considering. Then all of the sudden he got really sick and died Sunday night. Her son, who was on my son's baseball team...is taking it really hard. Like me, Lori was a single mom who lived with her parents who helped to raise her son. Please send your prayers out to Lori, Josh, and the rest of the family.

[mikem]

I'm sorry to hear of your friend's loss :(

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks, Chantel. My friend's father died. He had liver cancer but he was doing pretty well, considering. Then all of the sudden he got really sick and died Sunday night. Her son, who was on my son's baseball team...is taking it really hard. Like me, Lori was a single mom who lived with her parents who helped to raise her son. Please send your prayers out to Lori, Josh, and the rest of the family.

Of course.

[EasternGirl]

Thanks you guys....it means a lot.

[katach]

I saw this on my FB page and had to share, it made me go awwww! This is how I feel about this site.
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/8761/30340137826709889545818.jpg

[EasternGirl]

So...to catch everyone up on my life...my son's team won their swim meet yesterday. I think my son took first place in a couple of his races. We had to be at the meet at 8am and it ran until 1pm and then we had to be back up at the pool at 8pm until 11pm to watch that Hugo movie...which I personally thought was depressing and the robot thing creeped me out. In other news, I didn't like what the hair dresser did with my hair, so I tried to make it darker and now it is red. Jeez. So now I have to go out and buy some more hair dye and try to make it dark brown. Also, after six years of being single...I got involved with someone a few months ago and fell really hard for him...and of course, he broke my heart. He decided that because he has feelings for me he has to end things because they will just end badly at some point anyway. In other words...he is nuts. That is why I haven't been on here a lot lately or returning phone calls...I've been pretty depressed...this is exactly why I stayed single for so long. Love sucks.

[guidofatherof5]

Tell Julian I said congrats.
I for one would love to see your red hair. Being a former red head myself, now it's white and light brown. Where there is hair:D
Sorry about your bad ending in the love dept. I've been single for 10 years now. With 5 kids still at home not much time to think about it let alone do anything about it.:D

[ProXimuS]

Congratulations on your sons meet:D

On the other hand I'm very sorry to hear about your relationship...I know its hard. I recently(well if you call last November recent) got out of a 6 year relationship, and am still kind of dealing with that, and with him:rolleyes: But just remember all your little babies are there for you and want you to be happy:)(As do all of us!)

[mikem]

Lets see the red hair! My hair was a "strawberry blonde" during highschool and my early twenties... then it started thinning and looks brownish now, weird, huh?

[Didymus20X6]

Does the markings on this snake's head remind you of anything?

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I'll give you a hint:

(_>B^(U) -- D'OH!!

[kibakiba]

Haha.. Cute little snake.

[kimbosaur]

Lol! I was going to say Yoda.

[EasternGirl]

Looks like a giraffe to me. As far as the red hair goes...like I was telling Steve...it doesn't really look that red. It's one of those things where if I took a pic and posted it...it would probably just look brown to you guys...but it is a reddish brown...not the brown that I wanted it to be...more of a dark brown, like my natural color. It looks pretty red in the sun though. But sorry...my camera is not working and I am fixing the color today!

Thanks for all of the concern and support over my whole "love gone south" thing. The only thing keeping me going right now is that I know that it wasn't on me. I didn't do anything wrong...this was his issue. And it is his loss. He will be sorry one day when he realizes what he gave up.

[Invisible Snake]

Does the markings on this snake's head remind you of anything?

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I'll give you a hint:

(_>B^(U) -- D'OH!!


Awesome snake! lol that totally looks like Homer Simpson :)

[Invisible Snake]

Hey Marnie sorry about you feeling depressed, is there anything we could do to help cheer you up?

[EasternGirl]

Hmmm....yes, but I don't think the things would be legal...ha ha ha. Just kidding. Just the fact that you guys are here and you care helps tremendously. :)

[mikem]

Glad to have you back on the forum more regularly :)

[EasternGirl]

Thanks. Glad to be here. But in other news...now my stupid hair is black! I just can't get it right. This is why you don't mess with your own hair. Thank God I have a tan right now or with my normally very pale skin I would look very goth. And yes...I will try to get a pic.

[kibakiba]

I'm sure gothy Marnie is very beautiful.

[EasternGirl]

Aww...thanks, Chantel. Hey Chantel...don't you listen to Apocalyptica? Or was that someone else on here?

[kerensa]

I was just asked to weld someone into a box. welding is very useful and practical, but wth? I don't even know what to think of that...

Has anyone else gotten truly bizarre requests like that? I'd love to hear them, I need a laugh after that disturbing conversation.

[mikem]

why would they want to be welded into a box?

[kerensa]

I asked that very question and was told they "liked to be kept captive" whatever that means. I was entirely too busy imagining the heat rising in a metal box with a strange little fella inside... I've not yet decided what his issue is, but one part of it is a complete lack of familiarity with what welding actually is.

edit to add: I no longer really worry about the why when asked to do odd welding jobs for the most part. I've now been asked to do a few strange jobs, but this oe is just so, well... deadly. I just have to wonder.

[Stefan-A]

I'd be more worried about CO2.

[kerensa]

I was just sent a link to a prank call about being welded in a box. Perhaps this fella was trying to pull a prank, and just did not know they work better over the phone. In any case I prefer that answer to any I could come up with.

[Steveo]

It just sounds like assisted suicide to me.

[kerensa]

well it sounds sort of that way to me too. I did ask him if he knew anything about welding, and explained one was melting the metal together. he had no clue. of if he did he managed to pull off a convincing clueless confused act. In any case, I am not going to worry about him, I sent him off to find his death elsewhere. But if anyone else wants to share odd requests I'm looking forward to reading them...

[kibakiba]

I do listen to Apocalyptica. Why do you ask? :)
There were... Two? Other members on here that I remember who listened to it also.

[EasternGirl]

Because I just discovered them and I love them...they have been getting me through this whole break-up thing. Great angry break-up songs.

[kibakiba]

Yeah, I wish I knew them when I was with my ex. I like to listen to them when I'm angry.

[guidofatherof5]

It's 101° in the shade here. Birdbath has been filled twice today. I'll be setting out a sprinkler later tonight so the radixes have a place to get a drink and catch some worms.

[kibakiba]

It was 75° in my room today. That was way hotter than I could handle. How in the heck do you handle such temperatures!?
Haha.

[guidofatherof5]

Make that 103° now.

[ProXimuS]

We're around there today too...:rolleyes: I don't even want to think about the rest of the summer...

[guidofatherof5]

Our thoughts and prayers headed to the people in Colorado effected by the wild fires.

[Steveo]

Our thoughts and prayers headed to the people in Colorado effected by the wild fires.

It's bad out here. We get afternoon storms but no rain, only more lightning. My good friend and dog walker is working on finding foster homes for evacuated pets. Most of her clients are willing to take dogs and cats, but I've offered to care for any snakes that need a place to stay temporarily. I'd offer my couch if I could, but I spoke with building management and they really don't like the idea of giving keys to strangers.

[guidofatherof5]

Keep us posted on the situation please.

[chris-uk]

Warm and humid here, feels like thunderstorms brewing.

We've had a hectic week moving house, still boxes everywhere and loads to do before the house is straight. I'm having to stop Char doing too much (she's 7 and a bit months in now, 9 weeks to go) but she's building a nest and is difficult to stop. The snakes have comfortable new quarters, or rather same old vivs on new tables all in one room and with the extra space here and the radix with negative fecal floats I've been able to break out a sixth viv- photos to follow later. And maybe when I get a chance I'll catch up on the forum.

[guidofatherof5]

Get your place and Char settled in first.

[ConcinusMan]

It's 101° in the shade here. Birdbath has been filled twice today. I'll be setting out a sprinkler later tonight so the radixes have a place to get a drink and catch some worms.

Wow. We finally got a sunny day today. A mere 81 F but that's way warmer than it has been. As usual, it won't last long. Rain expected to be back by thursday night. Jeez. The real "feels like summer" weather will probably come around right about when summer is over and by then, it will feel like winter again. Don't blink, or you'll miss summer in western WA. So far, it still isn't really here yet. It feels like late December did in Southern California. Wait, no, that was nicer than this.

[katach]

So true!

[Steveo]

Colorado wildfire: Aerial photo shows about 300 homes destroyed in Waldo Canyon Fire - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_20957092/tens-thousands-remain-homeless-wake-waldo-canyon-fire)

Waldo Canyon is not the biggest fire, but it's burning within Colorado Springs city limits. ~300 homes destroyed so far as revealed by aerial photography.

The Feds are taking over to contain a small fire near Boulder before it gets out of hand. Currently at about 300 acres.

The weather helped a bit last night. A little rain (we only get about 12" of rain a year and most of that is in snow form), cooler temps and more help arriving are always good.

[tress29]

I've been single for 10 years now. With 5 kids still at home not much time to think about it let alone do anything about it.:D

Four years for me. Guess I should at least try to start dating.

[ConcinusMan]

Colorado wildfire: Aerial photo shows about 300 homes destroyed in Waldo Canyon Fire - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_20957092/tens-thousands-remain-homeless-wake-waldo-canyon-fire)

Waldo Canyon is not the biggest fire, but it's burning within Colorado Springs city limits. ~300 homes destroyed so far as revealed by aerial photography.

The Feds are taking over to contain a small fire near Boulder before it gets out of hand. Currently at about 300 acres.

The weather helped a bit last night. A little rain (we only get about 12" of rain a year and most of that is in snow form), cooler temps and more help arriving are always good.


I heard much of CO has broken heat records dating back to the 1870's. Wow.

[Steveo]

I heard much of CO has broken heat records dating back to the 1870's. Wow.

Yeah, we hit 108 degrees in Denver the other day, 103 the day before. I think humidity was in the single-digits but it's still pretty brutal. Today's high is "only" 93. I think our average for this time of year is mid-80s.

I'm from the east coast so the heat here just has a different feel. In MD, a temp of 100 degrees + the humidity gives a heat index of ~115. CO is so dry that the heat index is lower than the actual temp. MD summers are like living inside someone's mouth whereas CO summers are like putting your head in an oven.

The dry winter and spring, the high temperatures, and the pine bark beetle aftermath are really a perfect storm for fire season. As far as I know most of the fires were started by lightning so they're not even something that could have been prevented.

[EasternGirl]

Wow...I lived in Greeley for a while. I am very saddened to hear about what is going on out there with the wildfires. I will pray for everyone. Steveo...what you and your friend are doing for the evacuated animals is a wonderful thing. I always get so worried about the animals in situations like this. I wish I was out there to help.

Tress...skip the dating thing...it's just a mess. I was perfectly happy alone until I tried to start dating. It would have to be a pretty sure thing to get me to try it again at this point. Sure, it sucks when I go to my pool and it's full of happy families...I feel like I stand out like a sore single thumb. But how does that old song go..."Owner of a lonely heart...much better than an owner of a broken heart"...or something like that.

[EasternGirl]

Oh...I forgot to mention a funny thing that happened last night. My father is disabled and spends most of his time in his room in his bed...don't feel bad...he is also an alcoholic ***. Sorry for the language. He is quite the pig too...he eats constantly and leaves food all over his room. So all of the sudden last night he calls my mother into his room and tells her that he is sure that he heard something crawling around under his bed...and did one of my snakes get out?! Lol. My mom and I were cracking up. I told her to tell him snakes don't crawl and you can't really hear them slithering around. He said it sounded like something moving on paper. I said he probably has a rat or a mouse in his room because he keeps it so nasty in there! Ha ha ha. I really wouldn't want any of my snakes going in that room. :D I don't think they would go in there if they managed to escape either. I said...stick the cat in there under the bed and if there is a mouse in there...he'll catch it. Just kidding...poor mouse will probably run out of there soon enough.

[ConcinusMan]

CO summers are like putting your head in an oven.

Do that often? :p I do know what you mean though. I live in the Mojave Desert remember. Just here in the NW again for a few months, perhaps until Sept.

Just 85 degrees can be downright miserable in western WA, (75% humidity is a b****) but 95 or even 100 in the desert isn't miserable at all and the high desert cools way down, really fast after sunset. Very tolerable even at 100 degrees, since the humidity is usually only between 4-7 percent.

[Steveo]

I'm hearing that conditions have been pretty good for the last 24hrs or so. A small percentage of people have been allowed to go home. It's getting cloudy again so hopefully we'll get a few more rain showers. Even a 15 minute sprinkle will help.

[kibakiba]

Kyle is the king of saying the most random crap ever.. I asked him to call me (we were talking on msn)... And he replied with "no, not right now... im still looking for the duck".... We never talked about a duck in the conversation before. Lol.

[ConcinusMan]

You guys hear about this? Sad. World loses species with death of Lonesome George - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/world-loses-species-death-lonesome-george-232255515.html)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDYqZncKNNc

[Chulio]

It has been in the mid 90's the last few days and low humidity here is in the high 60's. It is common to be 90 degrees with 90% humidity.
The weather here can swing more than 100 degrees from winter to summer

[guidofatherof5]

http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/garter-snake-lounge/10822-herps-media.html

[EasternGirl]

Chantel...that is pretty hysterical. Rofl. Yeah...we heard about George...sad news.

[kibakiba]

Kyle always says stuff like that. It gets weird looks from everyone except me... Usually. I've come to expect him to pull the most random sentences and phrases out of his butt at a moments notice. Lol.

[ConcinusMan]

Now why the heck would you use disposable rubber nipples on your walrus Chantel? Don't you know that rubber chickens work much better? (tee hee)

[kibakiba]

Well, my walrus was born nippleless and is jealous of the other nippled walruses... So I buy disposable nipples for him. He's allergic to rubber chickens. It's a rare genetic disorder. His parents were a tree and a platypus.

[ConcinusMan]

Oh, well in that case...

[InsanePirateDragon]

Well I'm almost offically packed for the trip. Everyone's been sent off to their own little vacays while I'm gone.

I head for the airport for a 5am flight and will meet some friends who'll let me crash on the couch for a couple of hours before we go and start causing trouble for the Magnificent Mile and Museum Row.

[guidofatherof5]

I've just now realized that 90%(I'm being generous) of all TV programing is crap. I see now that National Geographic Channel is starting a series called "Hunting UFO's" History channel no longer talks about history. They promote killing gators amongst all the other crap. Animal Planet is a joke.
I'm ready to sell my TV's and cancel my cable.

[katach]

Agreed. I like N.C.I.S. and Burn Notice. Fiction is what I stick to on TV.

[ConcinusMan]

I've just now realized that 90%(I'm being generous) of all TV programing is crap. I see now that National Geographic Channel is starting a series called "Hunting UFO's" History channel no longer talks about history. They promote killing gators amongst all the other crap. Animal Planet is a joke.
I'm ready to sell my TV's and cancel my cable.


Way ahead of you, by about 10 years. I watch perhaps 3 hours a month, and most of that is done online.

[kibakiba]

That's why I don't watch tv. If I do, it's because I'm bored and decided to hang out with my mom... She does nothing but watch reality shows, and Days of our lives.

[ConcinusMan]

*gag*

[kibakiba]

:p
I've grown up with days of our lives... I've been watching it since I was 2. It's a long long time of tolerating the stupid plot twist. Like.. Sammy and EJ, EJ and Nicole.. Then oh noes!!! EJ goes back to Sammy, only to cheat on her with Nicole! OMG!!! Lol.

[ConcinusMan]

:p
I've grown up with days of our lives... I've been watching it since I was 2.

My condolences

[kibakiba]

Thank you. My mom has watched it since she was a kid, she's almost 60 now... That is a loooooong time.

[Invisible Snake]

I haven't had cable in my home for almost 3 years, anything I want to watch I just download it :D

[Steveo]

I have a cable package but I rarely watch "live" TV - I have a DVR set to record the handful of shows I like and I watch them when I feel like it. I do watch baseball live and I go to my local sports bar to watch football on Sundays during the season.

[ProXimuS]

I can't live without Adult Swim:cool:

[ConcinusMan]

Robot Chicken is off the hook! Twisted!

[EasternGirl]

I have boxsets of all of the good series that used to be on t.v. Now everytime I turn the t.v. on it's a bunch of Jersey guys getting drunk or a bunch of housewives slapping each other. I do watch the Disney channel with my son though. They still have some decent shows.

Chantel...my fruit basket is stuck in my ear and I can't get the darn hippo to stop dancing long enough to pull it out. Perhaps the mutant beetles on the roof could help.

[ConcinusMan]

Wow :rolleyes:

[EasternGirl]

What Richard? How do you get the pineapples out of your nose?

[ConcinusMan]

I just stick a fire hose in each ear and let 'em rip. Works for constipation too, if you just plug your nose first. That's right Wayne. We know the real reason you bought those fire hoses.

[kibakiba]

Marnie, you need to bribe the hippos with promises of bunnies and pistachios... But you might want to have some molten lava handy if you don't plan on keeping your promise. The hippos really seem to enjoy being covered in it. You should also feed them rocks. It makes it harder for them to dance. Mutant beetles will only cause you trouble. They enjoy eating ladies underwear. Throwing well worn boxer shorts onto your roof will keep them from eating your underoos.

[EasternGirl]

You guys make me smile. :)

[guidofatherof5]

What's wrong with this picture?
Last year I purchased my son a new iPod touch for $189.00 He dropped it and broke the screen. I contacted out local Apple Store and found they would be glad to repair it for $199.00.
You've got to be kidding me. I'll buy the dang parts and tools and do the job myself.

[kibakiba]

Kyle had something wrong with his and they fixed it for free.. But he was really angry, since it was a problem with what they made, not anything that he did... I'd just buy a new one.. What a money hog.

(This is why I don't have any sort of cell phone or iPod, other than my 3 year old mp3 player)

[EasternGirl]

Yeah...that is the biggest rip off I have ever heard. I have a flat screen t.v. that I bought for the living room for Christmas..and it broke all of the sudden and I still haven't called about getting it fixed because I imagine they are going to charge me a bunch of money for repair...plus I have to ship the darn thing back to them because I bought it online.

[kibakiba]

Does anyone think this is out of line? Because I do... My mom is constantly in my things... And I'm an adult, and there's obviously stuff she doesn't need to see. 3 days ago, she stole my camera to do some stupid 'ghost hunting'... She never asked, she took my money, too. I've told her, repeatedly, do not touch or take my things, do not look through my things.. and most of all, stay out of my office. She always puts my paperwork in stupid places and loses it, throws it away or stuffs it somewhere where I can't find it. I've tolerated it since I turned 16, that's a long time to deal with her screwing around with my things. She's the reason that I failed some of my classes in highschool. I really wish that I could just move away and remove her from my life. I can easily get her kicked out, since my 'dad' owns the property.. and she's broken many, many rules that he laid out. I'd have to live with my grandparents, who live in a house that is kind of smaller than this trailer. If I make a noise or move enough to startle her she freaks out and yells ar me, and she has the sudden reaction of hitting me. I have to slink around the house hoping she isn't near wherever I'm going. I'm getting tired of it.. I mean, why wont she learn. She keeps complaining that her kids stole from her.. So, what... Does that make it okay to steal things from me? No, of course not. I have ocd.. It sends me into a rage when someone moves my things around, and it sends me into even more of a rage when I can't find something. She always says 'oh I have ocd I can't help it if I decide your room is too messy... I really don't mean it!' And then she goes and does it again, the day after. I can't sleep because she's in my stuff. It's really pissing me off.

[guidofatherof5]

Tough situation to be in Chantel. Sounds like the best thing would be to set a goal of being on your own and working hard towards that goal.
I can't really say why she violates your personal space and property but she may think she's entitled to do so since she's your mom. That of course doesn't make it right but it might explain some of it.
I wish you the best and hope you can find a good solution to the situation as this isn't healthy for you or your mother.

[kibakiba]

My best bet would be moving out. Her skull is thicker than this trailer. My therapist has told her to back off, too. She did for about 3 days. I've only got a total of 10 hours of sleep in the past 7 days, and I haven't eaten in 2 (because of her, of course), so perhaps I'm more irritable than I usually would be. She's really pushing it, though.

[Invisible Snake]

Parents always say "as long as your living under my roof you have to follow my rules" no matter how ridiculous those rules are, but that should be your motivation to move out and become independant.

I like your avatar pic, did you draw it yourself?

[kibakiba]

She's told me and promised me, my bedroom and my office are mine, and I can do what I like in them. I'm sure she wouldn't appreciate me punching a hole in the wall, though... But I wouldn't do that, because it's stupid and would break my nails.

My avatar is from Wapsi Square... It's a webcomic. It's a really awesome one too, it has a lot of mythology. This particular one is Jin, one of the chimeras.

And on a happier note... I actually learned part of a choreography, which added up to 2 hours of learning, heading on 3... That's more exercise than I do in a week (back issues) and the little 'exercise high' is helping me stay awake long enough to go to the store and get something to eat. Exercising on an empty stomach isn't fun... I'll probably exercise til I drop.

[EasternGirl]

I actually learned...the dysfunctional way...when I was 16...that the law does state that even if you are underage (I know you aren't but I'm making a point) and living under your parent's roof...any thing in your possession...even if they paid for it...is yours by law. My parents kicked me out several times when I was a teenager and they would refuse to give me my things or my car that they paid for. I brought the police to my house with me...and the police informed my parents that they had to give me all of my possessions and my car. What is that law...possession is 9/10 the law or something...anyway....your stuff is your stuff and she has no right to go through it or take it. I would also work to getting out of there. The things that you have told me about your mother...ugh. I told you...you are always welcome to come here. I wasn't kidding about that. My door is always open to you if it gets to be too much.

Congrats on the exercising. My depression is getting very bad this time. It may have a lot to do with my surgery and hormonal changes...I think the break-up just kind of triggered it all. I may have to look into going into the day-hospital program at the psych hospital. It's a nice program...I've been in it before for my depression. You just go for the day...it's like "crazy camp" for adults...lol. I'll keep you guys posted.

[ConcinusMan]

Mostly cloudy, soaking showers, 59 F high. WA weather bites!:mad:

[kibakiba]

Try some yoga... It really helps when you feel really depressed, even if you only do 5 minutes of it... I do it as a little bit of a boost sometimes.. But now that I've found a choreo that I like, I'm probably going to stick to that.

[kerensa]

well I brought home a rat last night. He is full grown and was on clearance because he is a "vicious animal" was told you can't pick him up because he bites and does it hard. that if you try to do anything with him he makes a horrible screaming noise. That he was brought in by a couple who claimed he was their daughters pet and she has turned out to be allergic to him. He came in as an adult and they don't know anything about him except he has been like this since he first came in. I've never seen an adult rat in this store before. They said he has been in the back room for the past 6 months, and they are all afraid of him.

I reached into the cage and let him smell me and was slow and non threatening and decided he was just shy and scared. The teenager who works in the pet section came back to show me how you "have" to move him. She hit the side of the tank, which made him run to the far corner. then she went in with this long metal can (she had gone into the back to get it) and tried to force him into the can by whipping him on the but with a loop of metal coat hanger. Yes he was making horrible noises and freaking out. she ignored my objections. I decided I was taking him home, even if he is vicious. a dollar well spent. so he was boxed up and the box was making awful noises and it was obvious he was freaking inside.
Part way home I decided I couldn't take it any more and opened the box. he was running in circles and digging around trying to find a place to hide. I let him smell my hand and he did that jump and roll over (the don't hurt me movement hamsters do- never seen a rat do it before) after about a half hour he was calm enough and I got him home.
I left him in the open box until I had a tank ready. Its only a 20 gallon and he is going to need a 40 gallon (but I will be buying it some where else later) and went slow, by this time he was allowing me to pet him without jumping and I eventually could pick him up and put him in the tank. last night anytime I noticed he was not in the hide I gave him I let him smell me and stroked him gently while speaking softly to him.
This morning I did the same thing until he was very calm with that. I picked him up and let him crawl around on me. held him about 5 minutes and put him back. and went through the soft talking and petting till he was ready to be picked up again. out slightly longer.

I find nothing vicious about him. he wants to smell me every time I put my hand in the tank. he freaks if anything moves fast (who can blame him) but he actually likes being handled gently and now comes over readily to get some petting and attention. It hasn't been even a full day. This tells me that everything wrong with him has something to do with a loop of coat hanger and a tin can. :(

what is wrong with people?

Moral of the story, If you need to surrender a pet to a new caregiver, pick them yourself and don't count on a pet store to find them a new home.

(store in question is CountryMax.)

[Stefan-A]

I'd be somewhat more inclined to blame the family it came from (allergy my ***, oldest excuse in the book), than the (incompetent) people who ended up handling it with tools because of how "vicious" it was.

[kerensa]

I'm not sure who to blame, I'm not sure it matters. Likely it is everyone so far. I can't be sure I'm not pushing him too fast, and he won't end up a nervous wreck. I know for sure he is no more vicious than I am. He is calming down much faster than I expected. I just had him out for a longer time. he went searching through my hair and checking in case I kept a snack in my ear. curious and very happy seeming to have slow moving non threatening attention, he even went to another person of his own choice. he does scurry and try to hide if I move fast. Likely that will last a long time.

I had planned on getting rats when my ball python moves onto Juvenal rats, won't be more than a few more months. perhaps this was the universes way to move me along in that direction... I think he would profit from another rat for company, and a nice female is likely as good a choice as any other.

[ProXimuS]

That's so sad to hear this poor little guy has been mistreated. I personally would say both parties(original owners and the pet store) have a play in it. Although, I'm not involved in this first hand, that's just the conclusion I'm jumping to. I'm really glad you've got him and are able to work with him. I'm sure all he needed was someone nice and understnading of animals to work with him:)

[kerensa]

Well got him his 40 gallon breeder and a wheel. He's been out and gone to three different people with no issue. yes he is jumpy if one moves real fast. I'm really thinking since he is so old and large that the girls were just afraid of him. He is about 10 inches long without the tail and his tail is as big around as my pinky finger. He is a BIG solid rat. Sad.

[ProXimuS]

I'm glad you're so into making sure he's well taken care of. He deserves it! Maybe that wheel can help him release some of his nervous/anxious energy.


I may speak for myself, but I'd love to see pics if you can:)

[kerensa]

I will try for some pics. Having a hard tome finding an older female or two to put with him. I don't want another Male because I can see where he has been beatten on. I tried 6 stores today and none of them had pet rats. Gonna just have to continue the search later today.

Added: Of course I want him well cared for. I detest abuse of animals.

[EasternGirl]

I was just telling everyone on here recently about how years ago...I had a "friend" who was neglecting and mistreating a pet rat. I walked right into his house one day and took the rat and told him he didn't deserve a pet. The rat became my pet for years and I went on to having many more pet rats for years after that. Rats are great pets...loving and smart...very smart which is why they use them in psych studies. I also detest the abuse of animals and am very glad you gave this guy a good home.

[EasternGirl]

Oh...btw...I start crazy camp tomorrow. Hopefully they will get my meds straightened out and get me out of this depression. Plus, there is all day therapy for me to rant about my life...lol. Chantel, my friend is a yoga teacher and invited me to come to her class for free...I've just been too darn depressed to leave my house and go to the class yet.

[kerensa]

I've had rats before and knew very well how wonderful they are when cared for well. Everyone here is fond of him already, he is really a nice fella. No one even minded spending the morning hunting for the stuff I wanted to get for him, although the other half is distressed that my "dollar rat" has now cost well over $100. I've pointed out that the sale tank has saved us a bundle. ;) I've got a line on some rats about 60 miles away so I have to call and see what they have. More later if theres more to tell, and if anyones interested.

[EasternGirl]

I'm always interested to hear about rats...post it in the "other pets" thread though. ;)

[kibakiba]

Marnie, I know how it feels to be like that... You'll be happy if you force yourself to go. Even if you feel like there is no point. I feel like I cant do anything at all sometimes but doing my drills or yoga lifts the mood better.. And as long as I know that I at least put a little half ***ed effort into yoga for 5 minutes.. It helps.

Lack of sleep is preventing me from doing my drills now, though... But, I slept from 10 am to 4 and I feel kind of nice... But still groggy. I don't think I'll ever have a normal sleeping schedule. I'm too crazy.

[EasternGirl]

Well thanks, Chantel...I appreciate the help. I'm off to crazy camp now. I had about 2 hours of sleep last night...just couldn't sleep...so the day ought to be interesting. I'll probably start snoring during group therapy....:D

[kerensa]

what is crazy camp, if I can ask?

[kimbosaur]

Sitting in Contemporary American Literature right now... zzzZZZ

[EasternGirl]

Crazy camp is my funny way of describing a day program at the psych hospital that is supposed to be for people with depression, anxiety...life problems. It used to be for people that weren't dysfunctional enough to be inpatient at the hospital....but let me tell you things have changed. I got there yesterday and it was wall to wall filled with the looniest of the loonies. People in full-blown schizophrenic episodes talking to people that weren't there and swatting at imaginary things in the air...preaching about Jesus and Buddha because they believe themselves to be prophets or actually God themselves, one guy who did one too many hits of LSD and thinks he is Jesus....OMG! You couldn't concentrate in group therapy because of Jesus interrupting and talking about "the linear dimensions of the universe consuming us as a whole"....I made three friends...the only other sane people in the program...and two of them are guys that I think are competing on who will stalk me first. I'm going back today but if it is like it was yesterday...I am going to tell them that I will not be back and that I am cured because seeing all of the people in there proved to me that I am perfectly sane and doing well and obviously can recover from my depression on my own!

[EasternGirl]

Speaking of which..I am off to crazy camp for the day...have a good day everyone! Perhaps I will have some interesting and funny stories to tell when I return home. :rolleyes::D

[kerensa]

OMG! That sounds absolutely appalling! The last thing you need is a stalker. I hope it improoves...

[guidofatherof5]

I just learned that my daughter's(Emmyjo) first year of college is paid for. Thank goodness for Pell Grants and scholarships.
I'm a proud and happy dad.

[mikem]

Very awesome! Congrats to you and your daughter :cool:

[ProXimuS]

Awesome! Congratulations to you both:D

[kerensa]

Congrats. Here instate for many colleges state and fed grants cover the first few years. It is truly a blessing.

[EasternGirl]

Congrats Steve and to your daughter too! I didn't really qualify for grants and decided to go to grad school and now I owe 100 grand in school loans...for degrees in a field I no longer work in...now I have to go back to school to get a job in a field that will allow me to pay my loans. Luckily the state is paying for nursing school for me. Being a poor, single mom does pay off sometimes...lol. Crazy camp hasn't gotten any better...except for the fact that I think they put Confusious in the state asylum. We played bingo yesterday. Will someone please explain how playing bingo is going to cure my depression? Lol....I think I am going to tell them on Monday that I want to find a doctor and therapist for outpatient therapy. The program is a waste of my time. Maybe I could just go to an old folks home...if we are just going to play bingo and sit around and no one is going to adjust my medicine...:D. Up at 6am today...getting ready to go to a swim meet in 100 degree weather. If I survive that...I can survive anything! See, now that is therapy. Ha ha...

[kibakiba]

If they had you play bingo and used each number and letter as an emotion, which you share.. it could be beneficial. My therapist and I played a lot of games, modified into explaining certain emotions and such. But, bingo could be beneficial to some people simply because you focus on the numbers being called, so it takes your mind off the bad things. I would be tempted to just hang out in the pool if it was that hot!


I got a belly dance video I've been wanting for 3 years! :D It was on sale for 10 dollars. But, now that I've been able to see it through..... I can tell it's not meant for beginners. I've had to use VLC to slow it down 40% just so I can do it... But I really do like it. The warmup alone makes me feel calm and collected.. and sort of high, in a way. It took my back pain right away.

[Invisible Snake]

I just learned that my daughter's(Emmyjo) first year of college is paid for. Thank goodness for Pell Grants and scholarships.
I'm a proud and happy dad.

Steve when your daughter starts college you better dust off the old gun rack just in case, college guys are wild.

[guidofatherof5]

Steve when your daughter starts college you better dust off the old gun rack just in case, college guys are wild.

Already done. :D

[Stefan-A]

Steve when your daughter starts college you better dust off the old gun rack just in case, college guys are wild.
College girls are pretty wild, too.

[kueluck]

hmm, don't zombies like brains????:eek:

[kibakiba]

No, zombies like human flesh. The brain thing is a total stereotype. They'll eat brains, though, too. :p

[-MARWOLAETH-]

No, zombies like human flesh. The brain thing is a total stereotype. They'll eat brains, though, too. :ppsst chantel they don't exist;)

[guidofatherof5]

psst chantel they don't exist;)

Apparently you've never been to Council Bluffs Iowa.:D

[-MARWOLAETH-]

I remember hearing on the news that a suspicious looking man chanting "radix" was sited in Iowa:D

[guidofatherof5]

I remember hearing on the news that a suspicious looking man chanting "radix" was sited in Iowa:D

Don't chant anymore. I yell it. Helps to keep people away.:D

[kibakiba]

William, are you crazy? They will exist soon. Look at all the stupid teenagers. They're the first to go. There's only a matter of time. You'll regret not believing in them. My friend and I already have a plan for when it happens. You'll see!

[ProXimuS]

Yea there was already that case of that crazy guy caught eating that poor homeless guys face!:eek::( Not sure where...but somewhere in U.S...Go figure..:rolleyes:

[kibakiba]

Someone also ate their roomates' brain and heart, apparently. Kyle actually called it a week before that happened, he said a homeless person was going to experiment with a newer drug at some point end end up killing someone, thinking they were a zombie. It's not really that surprising, drugs are crazy.

[ProXimuS]

Yes, and people are crazy...Put the two together and VOILA!

[Invisible Snake]

Yea there was already that case of that crazy guy caught eating that poor homeless guys face!:eek::( Not sure where...but somewhere in U.S...Go figure..:rolleyes:

That was in Miami, there's a new drug out there called "bath salts", it's not actual bath salts, it's just what they call it.

[ProXimuS]

Ha, yea, I've heard of those...Never really understand what it was:rolleyes:

[kibakiba]

'new' LSD.

[kueluck]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c56.0.403.403/p403x403/563951_475182439159693_1880576654_n.jpg
William, are you crazy? They will exist soon. Look at all the stupid teenagers. They're the first to go. There's only a matter of time. You'll regret not believing in them. My friend and I already have a plan for when it happens. You'll see!

[EasternGirl]

I was actually wilder in high school. By the time I went to college...I calmed down and was a serious student, for the most part. Anyway, sorry I haven't been on a lot lately guys...I miss all of you. With crazy camp during the day and swim meets at night...I have been super busy. But camp has been better...I think enough people complained that they moved the highly functional people into a separate group from the very sick people. Groups were good yesterday and my new medicine is working. I realize I had been decompensating for a while now...and I am feeling really good now that I got help. Thanks all of you for all of the support...it means a lot! :)

[guidofatherof5]

Glad to hear things are better.:)

[Light of Dae]

So our landlord kinda gave us an ultimatum... His wife really wants to sell the acreage we are living on, and if we cannot come up with the money to buy it out right, then they would give us three months from the sale date.
Cole n I both really want to buy this place as it is perfect for us. Has lots of room for my horse, there are rows of trees, has a barn, big garage that you can fit four cars in or two trucks n two cars, a shed n a hay shed, dug out/pond, big enough house for all my tanks n all our stuff n most treasured space n peace n quiet. Lots of room for more snakes too!

The thing is neither us have been at our jobs for 6 months yet, both always had jobs but lately have changed. I have no credit, and Cole is working on getting good credit with credit cards. What do we do? How can we buy this place? How do we get a mortgage?
There is no where else we want to live, this is the perfect place for us.
Its a steal of a deal too, 200,000. for these eight acres.

I know it will all work out in time, but kinda stressing about losing this place.
Kinda really stressing. How to come up with the money.

[guidofatherof5]

Will they finance you with a land contract?

[katach]

Can anyone tell me what this is. I've been finding then all over at work. They are about the size if my pinkie nail.
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[guidofatherof5]

I'm guessing some kind of Sawyer beetle.
Genus Monochamus
Best I can do.

[kibakiba]

I believe that is a boat backed beetle. I've always called hem stink bugs, just cause they smell weird if you smash them... When I was a kid, one ran at me and it freaked me out, so I stomped on it. The kids at school all smelled the weird odor coming off of it.

[katach]

They don't smell when you step on them. They make a horrible pop squish sound though. Would my frogs be able to eat them?

[kibakiba]

I don't think so. I'd stick to flies, meal worms and crickets. If you have little baby night crawlers, mine go crazy for them.

[Light of Dae]

I just wanna say, I love my "THANMPIS FRIENDS: Ya'll awesome.

[Light of Dae]

wow.... oops..



Amazing what a ''four loko' and 'orockstar vodak'' do to me thees days'

****.
g'night
hate stress.
****.

[EasternGirl]

Michelle...I don't know if you have this sort of thing over there...but here, at least in my state, we have a government run program for first time home buyers in which the state helps you with a loan. You may want to find out if they have something like that there. The landlord would not work with you to lease to own...making payments toward buying the house? I know also...when I had my own apartment once...I had to provide proof of my job and income...through a letter from my boss since I had not worked at my job for very long...they accepted the letter in place of proof that I had my job for a certain amount of time. I don't know if any of this would work in your situation...just some ideas. :)

I shared pictures of my snakes and talked about them a little bit at crazy camp yesterday. Explaining what a herpetoculturist is and so forth. Many people reacted as I expected..."Ewww! Snakes! I don't like them!"...but I was pleasantly surprised that a few people wanted to see pictures and hear about my snakes...and one girl told me I was so lucky and that she wanted snakes and wanted to know more about garters. One lady told me about her boa. :) People can surprise you...

[kerensa]

Can anyone tell me what this is. I've been finding then all over at work. They are about the size if my pinkie nail.
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weavel

[guidofatherof5]

2012 and this type of cruelty continues.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stopsnapperfest/

[ProXimuS]

OOO If those are weavels, watch out for any food! I know quite a few years ago we got them at work in a shipment of dog treats and they'll really tear into the food!

[ProXimuS]

2012 and this type of cruelty continues.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stopsnapperfest/


That's ridiculous...:mad: How can it be "fun"/"entertainment" to harm and/or kill live, helpless animals?!


I've signed the petition:)

[mikem]

2012 and this type of cruelty continues.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stopsnapperfest/

/signed :mad:

[katach]

Signed

[infernalis]

This adorable calf was wandering around in my camp today. We found his owner and got him back where he belongs. By the looks of it, he spent the whole night back at our camp. (lots of little "cow piles" on the ground)

Dorothy and I were sitting in our favourite shady spot when we heard this little "moo" come from the woods, the dogs heard it too.. so after I locked the dogs in the camper we set out to wrangle the steer.

http://www.varanid.us/cow/bull.jpg

http://www.varanid.us/cow/bull1.jpg

http://www.varanid.us/cow/bull2.jpg

http://www.varanid.us/cow/bull3.jpg

[Light of Dae]

Michelle...I don't know if you have this sort of thing over there...but here, at least in my state, we have a government run program for first time home buyers in which the state helps you with a loan. You may want to find out if they have something like that there. The landlord would not work with you to lease to own...making payments toward buying the house? I know also...when I had my own apartment once...I had to provide proof of my job and income...through a letter from my boss since I had not worked at my job for very long...they accepted the letter in place of proof that I had my job for a certain amount of time. I don't know if any of this would work in your situation...just some ideas. :).


We had asked him about rent to own but his wife doesn't wanna deal with the hassle. She just wants to sell it out right.

[MCwyo]

Light of Dae, my husband and I are currently going through the house buying hassel. I was worried about my credit, because I have never had a credit card or loan in my name. BUT I learned that you can provide a non traditional credit history when applying for a mortgauge. You can provide the bank with bill paying history such as rent, utilities, ect. and show your creditworthiness in that way.

Also, even though you have not been at your jobs for a very long time, if you can show a solid, stable, long term work history that might not be a huge problem.

Read up & do some research on homebuying, go over your budget, and then talk to a housing councelor or a loan officer. Get a free prequalification (which will not effect your credit) and you will get a better idea of where you stand.

Here's a link that might be helpful for you: CMHC (http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/index.cfm)

Best of luck!!

[ProXimuS]

Anyone else having a bad Friday the 13th?:p

I guess mine hasn't been so bad, not much worse than a regular bad day! But it started out annoying! Within the first 20 minutes of being at work I: First, banged my head on an open cage, because I wasn't looking. Second, scraped my arm on another open cage. Third, walked through a GIANT spiderweb, and (fourth) while freaking out wiping it(and possibly the spider!) off of me, I whacked my pinkie super hard on my belt buckle! :( I just went up to the front desk and said(in a whiny voice) I'm goin home!!:(:p Haha but everything else was pretty much normal afterwards....I just thought that was going to be the beginning of a horrbile day!

Interested in hearing any other stories!:p

[MCwyo]

My day has been exciting! The Sheridan WYO Rodeo is going on this weekend. Took my daughter to the parade this morning, and now Im at work at an event for the rodeo, waiting for the band to start playing. Fun!!

[Chulio]

Did not even know it was Friday the 13th. Only have 45 minutes left, wish me luck

[EasternGirl]

I watched Friday the 13th...lol. Petition signed. Michelle...I wish you the best of luck with your situation.

[ProXimuS]

MCwyo, that sounds like fun:D I looove the rodeo! I missed ours this year:rolleyes:

[kerensa]

well its finally a quiet day at home. These days I'm at feild school about 12 hours a day. To make matters worse the work is being done on the house. So days to just kick back and relax are few and far between.

yesterday I got home while the workers were still here. the front porch was off. I saw there was a poured wall about 18 inches high that ends about 5 inches above ground level and a dirt floor that slopes down to about 8 foot deep against the cellar wall with a flat bottom a little over a foot wide. I'm not sure why this was done but I'm having the porch put in with a one inch gap between this "wall" on the side. the sides are solid and will be insulated so the gap isn't likely to bother us that much. I'm hoping that the local snakes will decide its a nice sheltered space to over winter. I'd enjoy watching them emerge in the spring...

think they'll use it? There was part of a snake skin in there already, which is what made me think they might.

[katach]

Thus morning I took my dad out to breakfast and bowling for his birthday. We had lots of fun! The rest if the day Bill and I are going to the gun range with some friends. A day packed full of fun!

[-MARWOLAETH-]

I accidentally cut my finger tip off yay to me!

[ProXimuS]

:eek::eek::eek:Oh my!! Did you get stitches!?

[guidofatherof5]

I accidentally cut my finger tip off yay to me!

Did the snakes enjoy it? Now that's devotion to one's snakes.:D

Just joking. Hope it wasn't to bad. I'm sure we would all like to hear the story behind that one.;):D

[-MARWOLAETH-]

I was incredibly bored so i decided to make a bow and arrow[to much Skyrim if that's possible] and well idiot+knife=severed digits.There wasn't much pain some how.I think i'll stick with Xbox next time I get bored:D

[guidofatherof5]

I was incredibly bored so i decided to make a bow and arrow[to much Skyrim if that's possible] and well idiot+knife=severed digits.There wasn't much pain some how.I think i'll stick with Xbox next time I get bored:D

Guess we can start calling you Stubs from now on.:D

[katach]

Sorry you hurt yourself William. Did you need stitches our was it worse than that and they had to sew your finger back on?

[EasternGirl]

Sorry for the change of subject...just wanted to tell you guys that my son's swim team finished the season undefeated. They get to move up a division next year. My son is competing in time trials tomorrow to try to qualify for championships. Wish him luck!
I graduate from crazy camp on Wednesday. They even have golden certificates that you get when you leave....rofl. There is something to tape up on the fridge! Now, when someone says I'm crazy...I can show them the certificate and say.."Sorry, but I am certified "not crazy". I graduated from crazy thank you very much!".....Ha ha ha ha ha....:D

[-MARWOLAETH-]

Sorry you hurt yourself William. Did you need stitches our was it worse than that and they had to sew your finger back on?I cut the pad off of my left index finger.Because I didn't go straight through the bone they can't re attach it,its probably isn't as bad as it looks...I hope.

[Invisible Snake]

I was incredibly bored so i decided to make a bow and arrow[to much Skyrim if that's possible] and well idiot+knife=severed digits.There wasn't much pain some how.I think i'll stick with Xbox next time I get bored:D

Sorry that happened to you William. You seem rather upbeat for a person in that situation..

[-MARWOLAETH-]

You seem rather upbeat for a person in that situation..Painkillers...lots of painkillers:D

[ProXimuS]

Congrats to your son and you, Marnie!

[EasternGirl]

Thanks Emily!

[EasternGirl]

It's funny because I am going to be a nurse...and blood and guts on other people don't bother me...but if I were to cut my finger off...OMG...just thinking about it makes me queasy...If I hurt myself and see my own blood...that makes me want to faint!

[kibakiba]

I'm the same way... Only blood and guts in general scares me. I got sick from watching beavis and butthead when one of them cut there finger off... Lol. I'm not so bad anymore... I can watch that episode now without having to cover my eyes and ears.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

I'm not really bothered by blood i just miss my finger tip:(

[guidofatherof5]

It's almost 8pm here and it's 98°. My poor wild radixes. I water every night for them and keep a couple water station filled for them.
This is a terrible time to be having babies and this is prime time for this year.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

98F!...Meanwhile in Wales BBC Weather : Swansea (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2636432)

[EasternGirl]

It's been at least 98 degrees here every day as well. It's also very humid in Delaware right now...hard to breathe. The snakes have been restless...I keep the air conditioner on in the room they are in and leave the heat lamps and pads off. I spritz a lot to give them plenty of water and make sure they have bowls to soak in. Yes, tough time of year.

My son did not make it into the championships for swimming...but he did amazing at time trials...it was very competitive. He won first place in his heat for butterfly and shaved time off of his butterfly and freestyle. He also won a trophy for his age group...10 and under boys were undefeated this year.

[guidofatherof5]

Nice going Julian. We are proud of you.;)

[Chulio]

Last night while walking it went from 102 to 79 in about two minutes. I thought I was having a stroke or something. We have had 5, 100 plus days in the last two weeks. I am a musician and played a gig at a pool party last week and I could barley play my guitar as it would not slide up and down the next but rather just stuck. Lots of baby powder got me thru the night. Greendale is a suburb of Milwaukee and we just don't see these kinds of temps. I bet we have not had this many 100 plus days in the last 15 years before this week. Better than 20 below which we can see too.

Sorry about your finger ouch


Great swimming too. I used to to the Ironman so I have spent hours in the pool and know how much time and energy goes into improving that much.

[Invisible Snake]

Beware Skyrim fans!

Report: Taiwanese teen dies after 40-hour Diablo III marathon | Games Blog - Yahoo! Games (http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/taiwanese-teen-dies-40-hour-diablo-iii-marathon-190451985.html)

[katach]

Had a lovely 65°F day today. No rain just slightly overcast. I love WA!

[EasternGirl]

Thanks Chulio...yes, to say that my son shaved 5 seconds off his best time for butterfly wouldn't seem like a lot to people who don't swim competitively, but it was actually quite an accomplishment!

I hate humidity. It has been so humid here and with my asthma, I can't breathe. I know what you are saying about the temps changing too. It can be 100 degrees outside during the day here...and then drop to 65 at night.

I threw my stupid back and neck out...have to go to the chiro tonight.

[mikem]

Beware Skyrim fans!

Report: Taiwanese teen dies after 40-hour Diablo III marathon | Games Blog - Yahoo! Games (http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/taiwanese-teen-dies-40-hour-diablo-iii-marathon-190451985.html)

I read that yesterday (...just as I was about to log in to D3...).

[ProXimuS]

Sorry to hear that Marnie. Hope all goes well!

It's always humid here, but has been even more so lately, since it's been raining for the past 2 weeks(approximately)!!

[Invisible Snake]

Hey did you guys hear about the shooting in Colorado? 14 dead and at least 20 injured. Some nut job went to a movie theater playing the new batman movie and shot the place up. He entered throwing a smoke bomb and some people thought it was a theatrical stunt for the movie.

[guidofatherof5]

Aurora CO. Prayers to all the victims and those involved. Terrible situation.
12 dead in 'Dark Knight' Colorado theater shooting (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-07-20/shooting-movie-theater-denver/56351098/1)

[ConcinusMan]

Just turned on the TV. Cops are answering questions in a live press conference about this. On several channels. 12 dead, 72 shot. Holy moley. I guess he didn't like the popcorn prices.

[mikem]

"police and bomb squads have found a large number of explosive devices and trip wires at Holmes' apartment and have not yet decided how to proceed without setting off explosions."
...
"The pictures we have from inside the apartment are pretty disturbing considering how elaborate the apartment is booby trapped," police said outside of the apartment complex today. The "flammable and explosive" materials could have blown up Holmes' apartment building and the ones near it, police said. "

What a tragedy. :(

[kibakiba]

I have to go to the hospital later today... I got an infection and it's spreading lovely. I hate hospitals and I'm angry that my infection didn't go away after allll the cranberry juice. So mad.

[ProXimuS]

Man people really do some weird stuff...I don't really understand sometimes...:rolleyes:

Sorry to hear that Chantel! Hope you're feeling better soon. The hospital won't be so bad;)

[EasternGirl]

I have been watching the coverage of the shooting on CNN. I was going to take my son to see that movie...of course I am not in Colorado...but it just makes you think. I heard that a six-year-old and a baby were shot. It's horrifying. What is wrong with people?

Chantel...hope you feel better...keep us posted.