Hitchhike cross-country and get outside of my office
Posted By: paintyper on 2009-02-05
In Reply to: If I could still get away with it, I would __________ - survey
I would go from state to state and have a great time! To bad I am older and married.
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I hitchhiked cross country twice when...
I was a teenager....and survived!
No way...driving cross country just as..
we do every year. DH and I take the month of May off for vacation and drive a Ford Explorer. Yes I have a large vehicle and no I don't feel guilty about having it It comes down to being economical in other ways. We use a credit card for the whole trip for gas and hotels, etc and get a 5% rebate. The vacation money is already put away in the bank so when we get back I just write a check for the bill. We have some of the highest gas prices here in the west and always figure it is a treat to head east and watch the prices drop a bit.
I moved cross country from Nebraska
to Phoenix. It was the best time of my life. I actually lived in Mesa and the cost of living was suprisingly reasonable. I had a really nice condo for around $700-800 a month, 2 bedroom, with it's own laundry room, covered parking, etc. I worked in Phoenix and the highway I took wasn't all that bad from what I was expecting. I eventually moved to Scottsdale, but the cost of living there is fairly high, but beautiful. I loved Phoenix because it was just hours away from the Cali so I could visit the beaches on the weekends and also just hours away from Las Vegas. It's a great place to be single and I made so many new friends there so quickly. At the time, I was also single and no kids. It's supposedly the best city for singles. Good luck on your search. I envy you a little bit as I love traveling myself...
Several 2 and 3 day trips and DH and I take all of May off and drive cross country...can't wait!
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Any office supply place, like Office Depot or Staples. Try copyholder instead of typing stand.
Might see if your local Staples, Office Depot has someone that does office machine
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doctor's wife who was the receptionist/office manager at his office nm
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No you cross a bridge to get there - not far enough out (sm)
to warrant a ferry or plane. But it is truly surrounded on all three sides, and you couldn't wade or swim across...lol. It is a port town, and they have a huge shrimp boat festival there every year with all sorts of artsy vendors and such. There is an old saloon there called the Palace Saloon which was supposedly the old hangout for pirates and smugglers who went through the area. Here are a couple of links if you are interested in reading or seeing pics :)
http://www.tcpalm.com/tcp/travel/article/0,2547,TCP_1041_5116693,00.html
http://www.fbfl.us/index.asp?NID=54
did it cross your mind that if sm
you sty you are abusing your child and setting yourself up to be hurt? Get out now ND worry about it later. If he has been doing this for years why don't you already have enough proof? Have you been doing the wishy-washy thing all along? There is no excuse. You re no better mother than he is a father and husbnd if you continue to keep your child there.
Someone once cross-stitched a beautiful
personalized picture for me that I will always treasure. She put it in one of those hoops and I hang it on my wall. Something personally made by you like that would be special but I also agree with flowers and a nice card like the other poster said.
I love cross stitch, to look at. I don't see well enough to do it myself sm
but I sure think it is pretty and there are several things I would love to have for my house. I could translate them into English smocking, which I can well, and put them up. I have a couple of Pullen pleaters and that helps. I have a baby dress for my mom's reborn doll I am doing right now and she wants that smocked.
The older guys, unless cross dressing
or otherwise, would never think of burning candles just like they would not take bubble baths. I think your sexual preference is whatever you want but I do not, for me, want a metrosexual (I want facials, skin care, pedicures - you get the picture) man. As an older woman, I just like total masculine myself for a hubby, don’t want to second guess why he is using my makeup, candles, fingernail polish and the like. Any time you have to guess like the post did, there is probably more underlying than you see on the surface.
If you cross your eyes, they'll freeze!
My mom told me that if I kept crossing my eyes, they'd eventually freeze into that position. I believed her, but I was a defiant little girl, so I'd stare at her and cross my eyes just to push her buttons. I figured that I might have at least one more freeze-less eye crossing in me to make her mad, and if they actually did freeze, then I'd just cross that bridge when I came to it!
By the way, I'm 45 and she's 77, and my mom is still telling me that if I cross my eyes they'll freeze that way! And I'm still crossing them just to tick her off! :)
Did it ever cross your mind that HE'S using YOU as a meal ticket?
So now it's you that has more money than the younger hubby. Hmmmm...food for thought, but perhaps I was off base earlier and it is, in fact, YOU that is the meal ticket in that power-couple relationship of yours.
Better stick with that guy for as long as he'll tolerate you. Today's younger guys like their women independent and enjoy EQUAL relationships.
If I were you, I'd peek into his cell phone on occasion. Ya know, just check the incoming and outgoing call lists. He might already be shopping around for a less expensive model, something that requires less upkeep and doesn't consider community property 'hers'.
Red Cross told me excessive tea drinking could cause anemia.
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At the vet office I'm at...
We either take care of sending the pet to be cremated or the owner can pick up the body to bury/dispose of as they see fit. I personally disposed of two of the kittens that died while I was fostering them and the last one that died the vet offered to give me the body to bury where I wanted or cremate if I chose. I would give your vet office a call and see what their policy is.
My first job was in an office where everyone
smoked except me! It was horrible! Grew up with a smoking parent, too - so had to breathe it in the car. It was on planes, busses, trains, and in restaurants. There was no such thing as non-smoking motel rooms or airports, and even in junior high and high school, where you weren't allowed to smoke, everyone still did it in the bathrooms.
YUCKKKKKKK !!!
office
i have an office in one of the spare bedrooms and i hate it. i tend to tote the laptop out to the living room couch and watch judge judy while i type. not even sure why i have an office at all!
Does anyone not have an office?
Not really office but does anyone not have clutter. Just a computer and a notebook? I'm going to be moving my office shortly to another room in the house and I'm looking around thinking "WHY do I have all this crap?" It is like I am at a real work environment with other employees, etc. Stacks of busness cards, papers, sticky notes, pcitures of family, funnies, cup full of pens, candy dish, lotion, card s and pictures from my family, little trinkets and doodads, etc. Do I really need anything more than my equipment, a pen, and a notebook?
Go with her to SS office, I think at most SM
you have to take a number or sign in, they will call you up, explain to them that your mom did not understand she had to take Part B or that your dad's insurance would drop her when she became eligible. You will have to sit back down for a short time, then you will be called to speak one-on-one with a SS worker, explain the same thing.
I had to do this with my mother - she had some misunderstanding of Part B and declined it. She didn't know what she was doing. We are only talking a matter of months before I found out in this case, but they did back her effective date up to the date she became eligible and all Part B claims were then paid.
Try going to the office - it can't hurt. It took about a morning of our time, but the people there were very kind about the situation and it was well worth the 3 hours we were there to get things resolved.
Run to the post office????
I think we're talking a phone call type of RSVP/an informal party invite. But are you now saying you don't respond to wedding invitations and the like either???? Just curious :)
When I worked in an MD's office,
this was discussed a lot. We identified 3 factors:
1. The rare but memorable mothball smell where people put on their best duds to see the MD, but they are from 1952, and have been stored in mothballs.
2. Corn starch powder, which has a very musty smell to my nose.
3. Rose water perfume. Everybody in the office would be nauseated when one of these ladies would come in.
LOL-your office looks just like mine sm
A conglomeration of everything but must make room for those babies! By the way, your dogs are gorgeous and I LOVE THAT TRUNK! Where did you get it? It would look just perfect in my front room.
wow that's wonderful. Maybe if we can get a dem in office
:)
Yes, and now that I work in an office,
other men act like I'm attractive and they'd be interested, so its really irritating to go home and be complimented, but it's empty words with no follow through. I think he might be ashamed of his body because he's overweight, but that's no reason to punish me.
Different places when no office available
I have been in just about every room of my house at one time or another. I started out working in the kitchen years ago because I had dialup and the apartment I lived in had only a phone jack there. The kitchen was my favorite because it was away from all the noise--that was when the kids were smaller, though.
I have had a desk in the bedroom before. It was handy when the kids were at school or hubby was home to take care of them, otherwise it was a pain because it was in the back of the house and if they needed something I had to get up from my desk.
The family room is okay, unless you have really loud family like mine. My kids must be deaf sometimes, I swear. Oh yeah and they argue in there over the TV the PlayStation, etc. However, you can deal with some of that from the desk without having to get up. It is a fair trade most of the time.
I had two different mobile setups over the years. One was laptop which was okay, but before WiFi, so expensive. The second, I had a desk on wheels that had everything I needed. I could roll it out to the back porch and sit there to work while the youngest was out playing. This was good for mild weather. Be forewarned, if it is really hot outside where you are, you may have PC problems. I used to have one that would overheat and shut itself off. Ugh!!. Oh, BTW, direct sunlight is bad if you have a laptop or plasma screen, so make sure you have shade!
I currently have my own "little room" for now which basically is the size of a really huge walk-in closet with a window and a door. I shut the door when the kids are home because the words "please be quiet, I cannot hear when you are yelling at eachother" apparently are not in teenager-ese.
Hope this was helpful!
Maybe the office has changed their
policy and will not just renew RXs without an exam.
At the doctor's office yes,
Everywhere else, no. I get frustrated when people don't come with a rewind button... ;)
OMG - No wonder this country is
 - I'd rather spend my money on my family then on a gas guzzler.
We do need to be in the country
That's exactly what we need (country). We don't mind driving a little further to go to the stores. We are both home during days (yes that could drive one nuts in itself), but DH does computer work so he's home too. The only time we go out is once a weekend to go grocery shopping, so a longer drive is fine for us. We moved to this neighborhood because we used to live out of state (close to Canada border) and wanted to be closer to family, and not in the harsh harsh winters, so did research for about 6 months and chose this area. Because we were out of state we couldn't just come down here everytime there was a house for rent (and we had a certain timeline when the lease ended up there), so only had about 30 days to get it all together between finding a place close enough to our end lease date, pack it all up up there, drive down (a 2 day drive), and get moved in. So, we didn't know the neighborhoods and we said it doesn't matter at that time, just get down here and then have time to look around for a better place. Luckily we're month to month now so can leave at any time. So, now its trying to find a place with some "space". We don't mind the occasional noise, but with so many neighbors around us so close in proximity they are all making noise, and they are all making noise at different times. So its on with the hunt for us.
our country
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24882849/
Another post that was removed mentioned golf course in Florida that was now owned by the Japanese. Jobs, property, borders, etc. Why are our leaders allowing this? I do not believe the average citizen want this.
in the country
at my husband's great uncle's house out in the woods in Ruston, LA - on a Sunday - the preacher came to the house. . we wore jeans and wouldn't allow any family other than the great aunt & uncle and a cousin. . we were strange. . We did let some great aunts bring punch and cake later.
Gone Country
I have been watching Gone Country... I didn't see it at all last season, but one of my friends told me to start watching it this season since Sebastian Bach is on it (he used to be the lead singer of a rock band called Skid Row back in the 80s ~ I had such a huge crush on him back then!! LOL!)
What is up with Sean Young?!?!?!? I really don't know much about her, but is she "cuckoo" like that in real life? Has she ever done any singing before? (it sure doesn't sound like it!)
And this is why our country is going to h@ll in a
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What questions should I ask a potential new PCP's office? sm
We have an HMO, and I really need to stop procrastinating and find a primary care doctor closer to where my husband and I live now. (We've moved about 1-1/2 hours away from where we used to live.)
We rarely have to go to the doctor, but I do take daily prescription medications. We've had our current PCP for about the last 10 years, so it's been a long time since I had to pick a new doctor.
I've narrowed it down to about 5 doctors in the area here and plan to call and ask them some questions before contacting my insurance co. to make the change (which takes a long time to take effect, so it's not something you want to do a bunch of times if you can help it.)
The first thing I'll ask is if they are still taking new patients. (Obviously need to ask them that question!)
After that, I'll ask what their hours are and things like that, but does anyone have any suggestions for me as far as other questions to ask, or any other advice?
TIA, guys. I know you'll have some great ideas and things I might not think of. 
Was thinking he is just one of the office players. do not take it seriously.
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I agree about the office politics...
and that is a definite plus about being at home. I like the fact that I don't HAVE to talk to anyone if I don't feel like it (unlike being in an office), but my schedule gives me the freedom to socialize with my friends and family when we want to get together and also be active in my church during the week.
They make the best office companions! nm
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Yes and we share the home office
So he got to pick the scents at the candle store. He likes the pine, lilac, some "ocean scent" that smells nothing like the ocean, and some cinnamon holiday-type scent. They're all cool with me and I keep one burning every night because it's just nice and I like the glow. (I'm a night worker.)
Please call your doc's office for possible reactions with what you already take. nm
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love Dwight and The Office!!
And you could always "UNSHUN" (also per Dwight) if need be a later time..:)
FYI-That's an actual custom in the Amish community - I just read a book about them called Plain Secrets. Very interesting!
That is weird. The techs at my vet's office sm
are very friendly and talkative. My poor doggie has been there so much they know him and are always happy to see him.
Pod people, indeed!
The Office, Lost, and don't laugh
but America's Next Top Model. My daughter and I are hooked. It is the best cheesy, brainless TV around.
My calendar is in my private office and no one
else in the family even knows what it is for. My daughter will even mark the calendar if I haven't done it. Just last month she came in to count the days so she could make plans for an upcoming swimming party. Just so tired of the speculation that all teenage girls are sexully active. Believe it or not there are still some good girls out there.
Call your doctor's office...
congrats!
Just had the injection in the office. The only part I did not like was seeing SM
the needle that close to the eye. He was very nice and I had confidence in him and it was over before I knew it. They just inject a steroid solutin and it dissolves it in short order. I had mine on a Friday evening some years ago and did not have to work the next day, but would have been up and at it the next monring. You will do just fine if that is what happens. The only part, like I said, was I got a terribly black eye, which actually had it hilarious moments, as you can image at work, etc. Good luck to you!
Sounds like a very unprofessional office to me - sm
Will your insurance company pay the difference between the two? Mine does that because I now get the white fillings when I need one replaced. I know you did not agree to the white filling, but that is what they gave you. Yes, they were wrong, but you do have that in your mouth. Maybe the doctor should suck it up since they did not inform you beforehand, but it seems they will not do so. I would send them the amount they are requesting in a letter and inform them you will be taking your business elsewhere next time and telling everyone you know the reason why. I would be sweet as pie in the letter, so that maybe, just maybe, they feel badly for the situation and offer to make it right. Just my opinion. Hope it works out for you.
Called another medical office....
to ask a question and the secretary said "I'm at lunch right now, can I call you back when I am done?" I think that is very unprofessional. If you are at lunch, then I think one should either not answer the phone or put it in voicemail mode!
maybe it's the post office fault.
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Called the doctor's office
and they suggested this too. Also said to try Gatorade. Any idea how to make tonic water taste better? It is nasty stuff! I will suck it down but ick!
My office is under my loft-bed... I love it!
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