I love your posts Hayseed! Your answers are great!
Posted By: Dizz on 2007-02-12
In Reply to: I know someone, who knows someone.... - Hayseed
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Hayseed I usually love your posts but (sm)
I don't have any health problems from my weight - it is just an issue of attractiveness for him. And he is almost never home so I can't go exercise because I have to be here with the kids. It is just an issue of control with him. If I would just do things exactly has he says to do them he would be happy. The hug this morning was BS - sorry, but it was.
I always enjoy your posts, Hayseed...sm
but I just want to say I'm with your mom on this one: I feel sad for you, too. But also admire the strength of your convictions in a way as well. I'm not going to preach either. Already went through it with my sister. She asked if I really believed -the whole thing- and I said yes. She wondered how and I just said it's called faith.
PS - Did you start Harry Potter yet????? Open that book already! 
My poll answers -- thanks, this was great!!
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Amazing how many similarities here!!
Chronological Age: 50
Physical Age: 35
Emotional Age: 50 (lovin' it!!)
What State: GA
How you like being an MT: Love it, except for the money (lack thereof!).
What you like/dislike about it: Never boring/most of the time I feel like I know more than the "professionals".
Favorite Food: PIZZA (anytime, anywhere!).
Favorite Spectator Sport(s): Football.
Most fun you ever had in your life: Riding rollercoasters with my kids!! Traveling all over and meeting people.
One of your worst experiences: When my dad died suddenly and I didn't get to say good-bye.
Funniest experience: Many years ago, I went out drinking with a friend after work and we got a little too intoxicated, and she wanted me to drop her off at her sister's house. She gave me what I thought were directions to her sister's house, and when we got there, I asked her if I could go to the bathroom. She seemingly knew where to go, showed me the bathroom, and when I came out, there were 2 people standing there in their pajamas wide-eyed staring at me. About this time I saw my car backing down the driveway, so I ran out the door and jumped into the moving car, and my friend said, "That's not my sister's house!!"
Best pet you ever had: My Siamese cat, Sasha. He was my animal soul mate. He was the best judge of people -- if he didn't like them, I learned to steer clear.
Funnest job you ever had: Cheerleading instructor for PeeWee football cheerleaders.
Weirdest job you ever had: Hand delivering flyers door to door, placing them on mailboxes -- I ended up with so many scratches on my car from getting a little too close!!
When you win the Big Lottery, you will: QUIT MY JOB! Donate at least 25% to charity. Spoil all my friends and family, buy a huge piece of property in the mountains of Virginia, and be totally self sufficient, live off the grid, and invest like crazy!
Your favorite musical group(s): Old 97's, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michelle Shocked, Jack Johnson, Maroon 5, Rage Against the Machine
Latest pet peeve: People that text me instead of picking up the phone and calling.
Favorite News Anchor: Rachel Maddow (does that count?)
Favorite past Sat. Nite Live comedian: Will Farrell.
Favorite current Sat. Nite Live comedian: Amy Pohler.
Favorite Sports Hero(s): John Riggins, Joe Gibbs (Redskins coach)
Most disliked sports figure(s): John Elway (met him once, what a jerk!). Michael Vick (what a jerk!)
I cook / don't cook because: I love to cook; it's one of my God-given talents!!
What you would replace in your house: I want to pull up every piece of carpet (yuck!) and replace it with bamboo floors.
Who did you look up to as a kid or teenager? My dad -- one of the best men that ever walked the Earth!! And my great aunt, Minnie.
Did you pass the 1st time you took your driver's test? Oh, yes, I had lots of practice in the field behind my house!!
Do you text when you drive? Heck, I can't text when I'm NOT driving!! (just haven't got the knack).
What you hope to see in your lifetime: Gotta agree with you on this one -- solar or wind-powered everything!!! I know this is corny, but I would truly love to see a more peaceful and harmonius world.
Worst pain you ever felt: I was burned 22% of my body.
How you treat a really bad mood: I, too, avoid people as much as possible. I throw myself a pitty party, get over it, and move on.
Favorite gemstone: I love them all, since it is one my hobbies and I collect them, but if I had to say . . . . moonstone -- it's one of my birthstones.
Favorite color(s): Blue, olive green, all shades of gray.
Favorite domestic animal: Cats, horses,also.
Favorite wild animal: Whales and dolphins.
Happy Flyer, or White-Knuckler? White knuckler all the way (I'm a 2-martini flyer)
Phobias: Open heights.
"I would rather die than eat a - : Love steamed oysters, but could never eat one raw (like a big booger!).
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: To see what great people my kids turned into.
They would be most shocked by: About having a black president (he would have loved it, though!).
They would be most amazed/intrigued by: The Internet. (ditto on this one)
They would be most dumbfounded by: The near-collapse of Wall Street, & the imminent collapse of the American automobile industry. (same here)
The activity you would most like to do together: Pitch baseball in the backyard like we used to!
This person was: My dad. (wow) |
Thank you for your answers - I used to love ER - still do but not as much
If its on (actually can't remember the last time I watched it), but I love the scenes in the ER and stuff going on. That little red hair guy who is in charge cracks me up. Forget his name but I think he adopted a bunch of kids. I also love the tall handsome doctor who I think is from Bosnia or Yugolavia, but when they start going to the homes of the doctors and start getting into their personal lives that's when they lose me.
I loved Mark Green and Doug Ross' characters. Those are still good shows, but I missed the episodes you talked about. I'm sure there will be repeats on some station sometime soon.
Great tip Hayseed - thanks!
These scammers are pretty darn crafty!! Scares me sometimes. 
GREAT POST, HAYSEED!!!
Yer doin' great, Hayseed!
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not Hayseed, but I LOVE my Steelers (3-0 as of 9/23)
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I think I'd love to live where you do Hayseed
When you describe everything in your posts it sounds beautiful. I live in Upstate NY and we always win the award for most snow ever in Central New York. What an honor. LOL. I have to go out in the mornings put my daughter on the bus, but that'll be the only time I'm out unless I have to go to the store. I don't like ice either. I have a four wheel drive Jeep, but I'm still afraid to drive when the roads are icy.
Let your heart heal. I love Hayseed, but I am the same sm
exact situation you are in right now. Someone in my family did the same thing - then I found out it was extreme jealousy on her part, but she tore into me out of blue and for no reason when I've always been kind and sweet with her. The first time I forgave her, 3 years later she did it again! It was like a rabid dog that I didn't know was rabid. It's just pure hatred on her part. I've done nothing wrong to deserve this kind of treatment.
But then there are birthdays and holidays and this past year I haven't gone to any of them because of her. My stomach cannot bear to see her or be near her. Everyone is upset over this broken relationship - Some say that I should suck it up and go to functions where she is at and be sweet so she doesn't have the upper hand. I can't even do that. I apologized via email a few months back because I am a Christian and felt that was the right thing to do. I got no response.
I really don't care that my mom and mother in law are upset over our relationship. I can't help it. It sounds like this person who did you wrong is a fool, just like this other family member, and we need to guard our hearts. Don't go. If you don't feel in your spirit that you need to go,then don't. I avoid this woman like the plague. I don't care what anyone says because I hear a lot about this like, "Oh, just ignore her." or "When you don't go she wins." Well, my life isn't a game and this isn't a game. she hurt me beyond words, I don't want to see her or ever be close to her again. I can't allow that. I must protect my heart. It isn't that I don't forgive her, but like my pastor says about a guy who stabbed him in the neck 20 years ago and lived to tell about it, "Hey, I'll never ask that guy out for a steak dinner but I do wish him well."
Good luck, hon. I feel for you. I truly do.....
Hayseed has my vote too!!! I'l love to see her on the debates!!
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I love all the posts concerning the
different marinades but I do believe with the MSG I can tell because of feeling like a sudden weight surge, like your bra gets a little tight and you have to unloosen it. I think this might be what they are talking about but then again I love all these brands, Lawry's included. Marinating the meat in dressings, etc. really helps the taste.
I posted before reading all these great posts and guess what?
I had said almost word for word what everyone else said. I would not give a rats behind what she thought of me, in fact if something had killed my 3furs I probably would have strung them up myself. How you can be so I don’t want to hurt her feelings, crap- I would call the police, I would get some kind of action if I had to do it myself. I keep my loves in my home always (in my neighborhood animals are not supposed to just roam free) but I would never be able to sleep, eat or anything knowing my babies outside. Everyone posting here apparently are of 1 mind, basically we have said the same thing. If a dog kills another animal, likely then to turn on a person. I could care less what someone thinks about me- I would call the police.
Hayseed, I love your down-to-earth way of putting things
My beliefs are similar to yours - I do believe that their is something within us that lives on, but I don't know in what form or how. I have studied many religions and I think there is some truth in almost all of them, but none of them have a corner on THE truth - if there is sich an animal.
Wow!! What a great attitude! I love that - great perspective!
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you're right, sorry. I like your posts, any that refer to love of animals
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Gosh, these posts make me realize how much I love
He does none of what has been talked about here. I am blessed beyond measure...
Hayseed, I think you should write your own advice column, kinda like "Dear Hayseed"....you cra
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I have become a great fan of hers and love
her recipes! Have made several and have not been disappointed. They do get faster to make the second time because then you know what you need and what you are doing. Since she uses a lot of the same things, it is like building on a familiar foundation then. Good thing my DH loves garlic too! My favorite so far is the Messy Gillespie (sloppy Joe). Yummy!
wow! $60 is great. I'd love to pay that
I pay $60 just for the haircut. To blow it out is another $35, and if a flat iron has to be used, then it is another $35!! To cut and color my hair is $150 - without the blowdry!
FOX NEWS IS GREAT. I LOVE
Sheppard Smith. He is great.
I love this show- it's great and I want to go to NYC just to be on it!! nm
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Great picture! I love that one!
I can't get my dogs to wear hats or scarves. My dil dresses up her Pug each Halloween. This year, he was Darth Vadar.
LOVE it! Great idea.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Love your solution.
I love TCM. Great movies.
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Love it - great ideas
Sounds like all the things I did growing up in girls scouts. Good to bring them back to memory and do them again.
I know, I love my company too. They're great (sm)
but how many years of life can a person spend sitting in front of a computer? I love the flexibility, love not having to go to an office... but get so tired of sitting and typing all day. And here I am typing again...because you guys are the only people who can relate ;-)
I Am Legend looks great. LOVE Will Smith!
I also just bought Licensed to Wed with Robin Williams on DVD. I plan on watching that either tonight or tomorrow night.
Great question...I love polls!
The Office ~ Grey's Anatomy ~ Friday Night Lights (please be back in the fall!) ~ I also have the first 4 seasons of Emergency! on DVD and have watched them over and over. (If I could figure out how to change my avatar, Paul would be replaced with Johnny Gage!) I will also watch Deadliest Catch with DH.
Religious posts and political posts go to appropriate boards. NM
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Vacuum cleaner works great for me! Love those midair catches.
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Great job! Our local paper had a posting that got 75 resumes, including mine! Love
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I LOVE love love shallots! I use them in everything that calls for an onion and/or garlic. Mmmmmm. n
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answers....
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Both, depending on item.
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Both.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? No, but may now...
5. When do you put your decorations up? First weekend in December.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? Usually prime rib or chateaubriand.
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child: Being first to wake at around 4 a.m. and staring in awe at all the presents in the room which was lit only by the lights of the tree. Also, my older siblings telling me a faint red light at the top of a tower in back of our house was Rudolph's nose and I believed it - never bothered to look any other time to see it was always there!
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? Don't remember what age but my older sister told me and I got mad at her.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes, sometimes many.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? Mostly collector ornaments, Precious Moments, Lenox etc. and lace garland.
11. Snow: Love it or Dread it? Love it.
12. Can you ice skate? Yes.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Yes, Barbie mansion all put together.
What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Spending with family.
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Probably the homemade cookies we only have at Christmas time.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? The baking.
17. What tops your tree? Angel.
18. Which do you prefer giving or Receiving? Both!
19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Many but O Holy Night I think is the most beautiful.
20. Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? Yum and I like putting them on the tree.
Answers are yes and yes and not really
Guess I should sharpen my scissors.......I think it did hurt a little more when I did them than in the office.
Answers....
Kerstin, not allergic to anything. We do limit sugar because it makes her very hyper to get much (give her an ice cream and watch her bounce!) She loves sports and plays soccer, flag football and basketball, art, music. It'll depend on what we decide to do how many people we invite, but more than likely there will be at least 10 kids and 30-40 adults. She doesn't have a favorite color. She LOVES to be the center of attention.
Thanks for your answers everyone! (nm)
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My answers
1. What ages are your kids?
9 and 18 months
2. Do they have their own cell phone?
no, not yet...I have a cell phone so if my 9 year old ever needs it for an emergency he can use it..once he gets older I will buy him a prepaid one
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:
He has his own TV, which is our old TV with a DVD player..the baby is too little to have a TV in her room but we have an old TV/VCR player that the TV still works but the VCP player doesn't so she will get that with a DVD player when she is older..
I am the only one with the computer in the house...we are going to give him my old computer when we move and have more room to put it in his bedroom but no internet access on it...no set hours on the TV though
4. Do they receive an allowance? If so, are they required to do chores to receive this?
He gets a 1.00 a week to bring laundry baskets upstairs and keep his room clean
Here are my answers
1.You'll never see me watch___? a Paris Hilton movie, show, commercial, etc.
2.You'll never see me wear___? crocs...they look like clown shoes on me
3.You'll never see me eat___? peas
4.You'll never see me buy___? a playboy mag
5.You'll never see me clean___? the refrigerator (it is about to be condemned even as we speak)
6.You'll never see me kiss___? Gene Simmons
7.You'll never see me talking___? to racists
answers
1.You'll never see me watch___? WWF wrestling
2.You'll never see me wear___? spandex
3.You'll never see me eat___? veal
4.You'll never see me buy___? A Tiffany diamond.
5.You'll never see me clean___?A hotel bathroom.
6.You'll never see me kiss___? Another woman on the mouth.
7.You'll never see me talking___? in Chinese.
my answers
1.You'll never see me watch___? survivor, etc.
2.You'll never see me wear___? holiday/disney inspired/childish sweatshirts or sweaters
3.You'll never see me eat___? tuna!
4.You'll never see me buy___? cheap handbags
5.You'll never see me clean___? the gutters
6.You'll never see me kiss___? up to anyone!
7.You'll never see me talking___? badly about my husband
My answers
How old are you? 45
How long have you been an MT? 4-1/2 years
What state are you in? NY
Is it cold where you are tonight/today? Actually it wasn't bad (in the low 50's, could be a lot worse)
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Spend time with family and friends, surf the net.
Who did you most want to be like when you were a kid? Hmm, no one that I can think of.
If you weren't an MT what would your career choice be?
Vet (I love animals)
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world where would you go? Australia.
Last but not least...
If you won 1 million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself what would you do with it? Family, friends, and animal organizations
my answers
How old are you? 40
How long have you been an MT? 3 1/2 years
What state are you in? Virginia
Is it cold where you are tonight/today? In the mid 50s so not bad.
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Defintely spending time family, but if it is just me I luv to read!
Who did you most want to be like when you were a kid? Cindy Crawford
If you weren't an MT what would your career choice be? A photographer
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world where would you go? Italy
Last but not least...
If you won 1 million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself what would you do with it? Definitely family and then several different charities, mostly charities for children.
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How old are you? 59
How long have you been an MT? more than 25 years
What state are you in? NC
Is it cold where you are tonight/today? For me yes, for you maybe no
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Reading
Who did you most want to be like when you were a kid? No one, had no self-esteem.
If you weren't an MT what would your career choice be?
Probably would have chosen a career in teaching or nursing.
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world where would you go? Egypt
Last but not least...
If you won 1 million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself what would you do with it? Give it to my 3 children so they would quit bugging me for money.
Planting in garden: Broccoli, spinach, garlic but not yet due to freeze warning.
answers
It is free. Any footpedal will work. There is a function where you "acclimate" (don't know the correct word) but you get your foot pedal working with it. Also, there is a button on the software that says word, that will give you MS Word to type in but I have never used it. I use my regular MS Word.
Also, there is a settings function so you can slow down or speed up the dictation.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for all your answers...
In response to some of your thoughts, he and I will never have kids together. We both had our own kids before we got together and neither desire to have any more - and yes, she is the baby.
She does not accept me because her mother teaches her that I broke her family up (which is way off from being anywhere near the truth).
I know it is not going to change and in fact, he is so mad at me about it right now that he has now been gone for 7 hours and who knows how long before he will calm down enough to come back home.
I don't know if I can live with it anymore. I have tried talking to him at a neutral time, but he still thinks I am picking on his child and that I am just jealous and selfish because I should understand that he is just trying to make sure she knows he loves her. The sad part is, everybody sees how spoiled and manipulative she is, but him.
His friend's kids do not want to play with her, his family does not want her to spend the night with their kids, she tells me that the kids "cheer" when she is picked up from after school because she is leaving... and when you point it out to him (not in detail about nobody liking her), he just says she has had a hard life and he knows she's mean. Duhh, then take care of the problem!!!
wish I had the answers
I really wish I had all the answers to everything, don't we all? I don't know why pitbulls are the most talked about and abused breed. And yea there are alot of criminals that use the dogs to fight in order to get them some quick money, it's sad it really is, and yet the dogs suffer for it. And you know with the pitbulls it is almost like a race issue to me. It is no secret that the jail cells have more blacks than whites, so does that men all black people commit crimes then??? no it doesn't. Like I said before I always look at the bigger picture. I hate dog attacks happen I really do, I wish we knew why in every single case, but we don't and it's very sad.
Thank you all for your answers -- a few more ?s
Firstly, proving the debt is invalid in my case. I purchased a timeshare trial -- not a full timeshare. Apparently the laws governing these contracts are gray. The timeshare company claims it is not a timeshare and therefore does not fall under the same cancellation rights. I disputed this through the state's real estate commission that I purchased it through, but they were only acting as "mediators" and were not able to rule on it. In order to have that issue resolved, it would need to go to court, which would probably end up costing me more than the contract itself.
Secondly, has anyone ever been sued by Apelles? Some debt collection agencies don't waste their time suing, and I'm curious if this is one of them. If they are likely to sue, we will probably end up paying the thing and then using it since it doesn't expire until this summer. I don't want to pay for it after it expires and lose double.
Thanks again for your answers so far. I hope you don't mind helping me a little more!
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If you can answer "true" to either sentence, then it's FACT.
It's a fact, I enjoy reading JB books.
It's a fact, my mom likes me to wear blue shirts.
(it's Mom's opinion that it brings out the color in my eyes...or whatever)
My answers...
someone who is less educated than yourself?
Yes
someone of a different race?
No
someone whose parent's are divorced?
Yes
someone who has bad credit or alot of bad debt?
No
someone who is overweight or obese?
No
someone who affliates or supports a different political party than yourself?
Yes
someone who is rude to customer service staff?
Perhaps...depends on exactly how rude and how often.
someone who talks a longtime on their cell phone when you are eating?
Well...probably not
someone who enjoys a different genre of music?
Yes
someone who does not enjoy the same leisure activities as yourself?
Yes
someone who is a very picky eater or someone who is a vegeterian/vegan and you are not?
Yes
someone who prefers to spend leisure time alone or with friends (without you)?
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Yes, I do mean the old slides, the kind that are little square things (a bit bigger than a stamp), and you put them in a projector and look at them on the wall or one of those white screens.
My mom had 8mm movies of us growing up and she put them on VHS (before DVD was invented) and they are excellent quality. I even have my moms wedding and my aunts wedding, and moving photos of my little sister and me playing (she died when she was 18 months old and I was 2, so those are priceless). If yours came out dark I do believe whoever did it probably did a crappy job and if you could get it redone I'd look into it. Unfortunately I'm not sure who to look for that would do that. Maybe a shop that develops pictures would know of someone.
Once I get all our slides scanned I might look at doing it for others and put out some of my samples, but right now just been too busy to do that. What I also did was I scanned in some photos, printed them on material and made a quilt out of them, so if you sew or quilt you could make pillows or something with old photographs.
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