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Anybody watching?  Is anyone else besides me perplexed that Jerry Springer is still on? 

Quite an eclectic group this time.  What did you think?

Hi, Ms. Hayseed - Thank you for checking up.  I actually had some pretty scary pain.  I'm 3 weeks postop.  Turns out it is nerves trying to heal up and regroup.  Of course, I'm really headstrong and tried to do too much.

But, I want to tell you a wonderful story and a thank you to MTStars as well.  Because of my original post, I met a lovely lady on this website.  We are about the same age and going through the same battle with breast cancer.  The similarities are uncanny.  We were diagnosed at the same time and she is going through this alone on the west coast and I am mostly on my own on the east coast.  My boyfriend is gone 20 days a month.  It turns out we have so much in common and have become a lifeline for each other.  We also love our flower gardens and have our 3 dogs to keep us company!!  Today is her surgery so please pray for her too.  She's on her own out there, but I was fortunate to have my sister and boyfriend with me, so she needs our thoughts and prayers.

So, I want to thank you and everyone at MTStars for your thoughtfulness and prayers.  What a godsend you have been.

Takes a load off you, Hayseed!  Your pic looks like me last winter, only had a yellow hat, not looking forward to winter....  Gotta get myself one of those light thingies to carry around I think.  At least Jake will keep my feet warm...

 You mean this guy?  lol

http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/banana.gif

Nobody puts Baby in a corner. 

Go back to your playpen, Baby.

Love, love, love that movie

These are really, really funny!

http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/ordinary_stars

I know this isn't the right place to ask but have not received an answer anywhere else yet.  I came across it accidentally last evening when someone posted.  Thanks!

Do any of you feel that the monthly one-spot flea and tick preventions are hazardous to your pets' health?

Between my best friend and me, we had 6 dogs.  Since June, 3 of them developed cancers, 2 of whom died.  The common denominator is Frontline.   Her dog was only 4, and my 2 were 10 and 8.   Her dog had a leiomyosarcoma.  Mine had squamous cell sarcoma and the other had undifferentiated giant cell sarcoma.  We both live in Florida where fleas and ticks can be a big problem.

Two other friends claim they don't give their dogs these preventatives because they were told they were poisonous to dogs, the advice coming from holistic vets. 

What are your thoughts and experiences, and where do you live? 

Thanks.

1.  What ages are your kids?

13 and 8 (boy/girl).

2.  Do they have their own cell phone?

13-year-old just got cell phone last September.  8-year-old does not have one.  He's been responsible with the cell phone, and I like him having it in case I need him right away as he skateboards a lot outside with his friends in the neighborhood.

3.  Do they have their own TV and or computer in their room?  If so, are there set hours they're allowed to use these:

4. Do they receive an allowance?  If so, are they required to do chores to receive this?

They do not get a regular allowance.  I'm fortunate in that they really don't ask for much as they get what they want for their birthday or Christmas.  However, I will on occasion get them something special if we are out and about "doing my deliveries" and they are with me.  My son has to take care of the trash throughout the house twice a week.  My daughter has no chores.  I want them to focus on school and just being kids.  I was made to do chores from the time I was 5 due to my mother's legs (she had severe arthritis), and I was not always allowed to go places for this reason.  I figure in due time they'll have their own homes.  They watch me and will help if asked, but have no specific chores to do. 

       Let's see how alike or different we all are!

Chronological Age:  55

Physical Age:  30

Emotional Age:  12

What State:   CA

How you like being an MT:     Eh, it's [barely] a living. 

What you like/dislike about it:   I like to type, but I hate being poor.

Favorite Food:   Hamburgers.

Favorite Spectator Sport(s):   Figure skating.

Most fun you ever had in your life:   Exploring London & Oslo on foot.

One of your worst experiences:   Breaking my leg at the top of the mountain while skiing, and having to hop all the way down on one leg because the ski-patrol blew right by me, and didn't even stop to help. 

Funniest experience:  Getting my fanny-pack caught in a chairlift seat at Squaw Valley, and going clear around the bullwheel before the stoned-out liftie realized what was wrong.   Then, mortified, having to jump 6 or 8 feet to the ground while the liftie & others laughed.  (Find paper bag.  Cover head with it.  Ski away fast!)

Best pet you ever had:   A dog-pound dog I adopted in 1973.  She was my sidekick for 4 years, before getting killed by a car.  She understood English, so you had to s-p-e-l-l  some things in her presence.  She was psychic - always knew what I was thinking.  She went everywhere with me:  Hikes, horseback rides, long car trips, motels, other people's houses, the Renaissance Faire, art shows, concerts, etc.  My mom considered her to be my sister.

Funnest job you ever had:   I was a temp for Kelly Girl, and got to work for 2 weeks at an architect's firm located high in the mountains above Malibu Beach.  Lots of young, cute guys worked there.  Every day at lunch, we all changed into shorts, set up a volleyball court in the parking lot, and played volleyball for an hour! 

Weirdest job you ever had:   Worked (also as s temp) at a toilet-factory in Van Nuys.  The people there were all so high-drama about that place, that I had to stifle giggles more than a few times.  I also used to do saddle-repairs and bridle-making.  Also got paid to drive motor homes for people who were scared to drive them. 

When you win the Big Lottery, you will:     Quit my job!   (duh...)   Buy a small house somewhere, maybe up in Lake Tahoe, preferably with a tennis court in the back.  Will remove the net, and turn it into a private roller rink.  Will make it "flood-able" for winter, so I can ice-skate in my own backyard.  Will maybe get a pet chinchilla.  Will travel frequently, especially back to London.  Will own a season pass to not one, but several ski areas.  Will become more involved in animal rescue.

Your favorite musical group(s):   Pussycat Dolls (various);  Sundogs (swamp-rock boogie);  Red Elvises (Siberian surf-rock); Trans-Siberian Orchestra (orchestral rock); Michael Franti & Spearhead (various, reggae, etc.);  Grateful Dead (various).

Latest pet peeve:   Obnoxious skateboarders.

Favorite News Anchor:  Brian Williams.  (What a cutie!)

Favorite past Sat. Nite Live comedian:   Gilda Radner

Favorite current Sat. Nite Live comedian:  Kristin Whig...  (her "Penelope" character has me ROTFL.)

Favorite Sports Hero(s):   Apollo Anton Ono (short-track speed skater), Johnny Mosely (freestyle skier), Peggy Fleming (ice skater), and Joe Montana (and I don't even like football!) 

Most disliked sports figure(s):   Barry Bonds, and all those other 'roid junkies.  OJ Simpson is no prize, either.

I cook / don't cook because:   If God had intended for me to cook, I would've been born with Teflon hands.

What you would replace in your house:  My fridge.  It's OLD.   The freezer is not frost-free, and this most recent time I defrosted it, it had gotten SO small inside, that only 2 Swanson chicken pot-pies would fit in it. 

Who did you look up to as a kid or teenager?    One of my horseback-riding instructors.  Not only taught us kids how to ride, but she also took groups of us on field trips to places like the Art Museum, the Ballet, historial spots in the city, movies, miniature golf, concerts, the 4th of July fireworks, etc.  She practically raised some of us.

Did you pass the 1st time you took your driver's test?   No.  I forgot to look over my left shoulder when changing lanes, and he flunked me for that.  I was sooooo embarrassed, I didn't go back to re-take it for several months!

Do you text when you drive?   Haha.... I can't even text when I'm sitting in the living room!  Them little buttons is 'way too small for me........

What you hope to see in your lifetime:   Solar-powered EVERYTHING... houses, cars, even airplanes.  (yeah, right...)    Switzerland.  Mount St. Helens.  Paris.  Another Olympic in-person.  (Went to summer 1984 in Los Angeles... it was just TOO much fun!)   The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in person.  Death Valley.  Burning Man.  Australia & New Zealand.  Spain.  Ireland.  A tornado (from a safe distance).  And....!   MT becoming a good-paying job again someday.

Worst pain you ever felt:   A couple of real doozer, 3-day migraines.  Yes, those were even worse than my broken leg! 

How you treat a really bad mood:   I avoid other people if possible.  Stay inside all day and watch lots of daytime "trash-TV" shows.  Buy a gallon of chocolate-chip-cookie-dough ice cream, and polish that puppy off in one sitting.  Spew a little on Craigslist's "Rants & Raves" board.  Bake a few million cookies.  Go for a very long drive, hike, skate, or bike ride.  And....double up on the Prozac

Favorite gemstone:   Amethyst

Favorite color(s):   Purple

Favorite domestic animal:  Horses, cats

Favorite wild animal:  Mountain Lions

Happy Flyer, or White-Knuckler?   Happy mid-flight, white-knuckler on takeoffs/landings.

Phobias:  Bees, especially killer-bees.  Large numbers of any type of bug.  Sharks and jellyfish.  Sometimes seaweed. 

"I would rather die than eat a - :"       Tomato.

A friend or relative who passed away 20+ years ago gets to come back and visit you for a day: 

You would be proudest to show them:    The view from where I'm living.

They would be most shocked by:  The attacks on 9/11. 

They would be most amazed/intrigued by:  The Internet.

They would be most dumbfounded by:  The near-collapse of Wall Street, & the imminent collapse of the American automobile industry.

The activity you would most like to do together:   Go skiing!

This person was:   My dad.

Last payday, I would have needed $200 to pay all my bills and then be broke.  Payday is three days away.  Here's my tally:  Cash on hand:  48 cents.  Checking:   $3.58.  Savings:  4 cents.  Woohoo.  Hatin' it. 

Sure am glad this forced me to stop the cigarettes -- 18 days smoke free now.

I had/have the same problem.  I finally made up my mind to exercise, so I joined the local YMCA.  I couldn't believe how much better I felt.  Unfortunately, I haven't gone back since before Christmas -- and guess what?  -- I'm started to feel the fatigue coming back. 

I live in horrible winter weather country, so walking doesn't appeal to me during winter months.  It is very difficult to make up your mind and do something about it, even though ya know your going to feel better.  I'll get there - Good luck