Horrible tragedy at Virginia Tech

In Blacksburg, VA.  Someone went on a shooting rampage and he and at least 20 others are confirmed dead.  My son is in high school but was there today on a field trip.  He and his class were walking on campus when a professor took them to a safe room in the basement of a building.  My son used his cell (wasn't supposed to have it with him but thank goodness he did) to call my hubby, and he came home from work to tell me.  I of course went all to pieces but am a little better now. Just can't imagine what the parents of the other students are going through. They are now allowed to leave as soon as the can find the bus and bus driver.  He was sent to another part of the campus.  Just needed to talk about this a little.  Thanks for listening. 

• Horrible tragedy at Virginia Tech - trose
  • Yeah it is pretty horrible, my husband's parents called -sm - Laura E.
  • My daughter is at VT and lives in West AJ. - Alice
  • Oh my word! Talk about timing - I know you are glad that he is safe sm - MQer
  • Glad your son is safe and sound. Prayers to those who aren't. nm - clhmt
  • What a horrible senseless tragedy. - ER MT
  • Thank God your son is okay! My prayers for those not so fortunate. nm - nn
    • Just heard from my son - trose
      • VT - Beverly Riffe
        • My son also goes to Graham. sm - trose
          • VT - Beverly Riffe
            • VT - trose
      • Wow! I just got goose bumps! sm - nn

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asked everyone to pray about 2 days ago - the family who lives 2 street over in Parkville, MD, who had 5 family members die in a  head-on crash returning home from a Christmas trip to Michigan.

This is such a horrific, tragic accident.

I never watch Nancy, but curious as to what the show is about.  If you want to see photos of this precious family you can visit www.myspace.com/bhjlv

This precious family's story should warn everyone about the dangers of drinking...Have a great night everyone.

Santa Claus as we know him today has changed through the times, but his good will toward children has not changed.

This is a great link to tell you of that history!

My husband uses something to spy on our kids when they are online.   He can log in to his computer either on his lap top or at work and then follow their conversations if they are talking on messenger or writing emails.   He said he can even manipulate the cursor so it messes with them.  He thinks it's funny.

It makes me wonder now if he is doing the same thing to me because I notice my cursor go crazy occasionally when I'm working.  How can I tell if he has it on mine?

I already asked him point blank if he was doing it to me and he denied it of course but I don't believe him.

I have been trying to open a video of a speech my nephew gave and cannot get my computer to open it.  It asks what program to open it with (or if want to do a Internet search), and I have tried both.  The Internet thing didn't come up with anything I found useful, and my own computer only has Windows Media Player, which did not work.

My sister says it works on hers ... it does not even ask what to open; simply opens and plays.  She cannot tell what program it is using. 

The file says it's a MP-4 auto file if that helps.

Thanks for any help you can give me. 

I wonder if Pebble Tech is the right choice.  One adult, four animals, 1400 sq. foot.  What I am concerned about is being able to keep it clean and how comfortable they are to walk on with bare feet.  Cost is fairly reasonable when compared to tile and the look I like (the beach!).

Anyone have experience with this type of flooring?  Will it make my home look like a business rather than a home?  Is keeping it clean a hassle? 

Thank you much!

Since you all have great volunteering ideas, I thought I'd pick your brains about what to give high tech men who have everything for Christmas.

Hey everyone.  Hope you are all doing well. 

We are scheduled for a vacation here in the next few weeks (business trip for hubby that we are turning into a vacation), and are going to be in the Odenton, Maryland area and then the Virginia Beach area.  If anyone is familiar with those areas, here is what I am curious about. 

- In Odenton - book stores, yarn shops, fabric shops, flea markets, etc.  Obviously I have to do something to keep myself busy while he works for a couple of days, lol.

- In VA beach, a nice spot to picnic on the beach/near the beach that also has nearby access to a decent public restroom.  I know, sounds strange, but I have a health condition....anyhow.

Thanks in advance for info and advice. 

HC

but not in a good way.  Your humor makes me laugh!  Hope your wife didn't stay mad long.  Another good mark for you, at least you didn't lie or omit that you're married.  Hey use some of that money you saved from the butler and buy your wife some flowers to replace that frying pan she's chasing you around with  

Keep up the great jokes though, you make this board what it's supposed to be, fun! 

LMAO!  I have 9 cats that I love and adore, but I have threatened on more than one occasion to turn one into Kitty Stew if she doesn't quit peeing on the GD kitchen counters.  I go through Clorox Cleanup by the gallon.  They have 5 litter boxes inside and 600 square feet of a brand new enclosed porch with dirt floor that she can go in, but still the counters.........

Clearly she knows I don't mean it because she is still doing it and just gives me that "I'm too cute for my own good" look.