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Posted By: National Be Nice and Friendly Day! on 2008-08-25
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Just ONE day a year that we all are nice, friendly, nonjudgmental, noncritical, etc.
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Holiday Inn w/Bing&Astair and The Holiday w/Diaz&Winslet NM
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The Holiday does it for me. or Holiday Inn for a priceless oldie.nm
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I don't see any MEN I would vote for - sm
look at the mess they've made of this country. I think it's time for a change, before English becomes a 2nd language in the US, before ALL our jobs end up in the Third World, and before we go to war with yet ANOTHER country for no particular reason, while still another devastating terrorist attack will be launched in the US (I say WILL, not MIGHT, especially if we end up with another loser like Dubya in office...) The men don't seem to be able to keep their pants on, either. And trying to do so seems to cloud their thinking process.
Nope, it's definite time for a woman's touch when it comes to representing this country.
I vote for #2.
I have a 5 yo and a 23 mo, both girls. I just spent 100 on clothes for the 5 yo alone for back to school. I did not buy anything for my 23 MO because she has tons of her big sisters hand-me-downs. I wonder though how this is going to affect her when she gets more aware of things.
UGG. The joys of raising kids who think money grows on trees. LOL.
I vote to let him go....sm
I would say let him go....What a special opportunity that most kids never get. If YOUR vote ends up to be no, would it be possible in any way for you and/or your husband to tag along so that he could go and you just be there for your peace of mind and the 'in case' situations? Another thought....so much changes in a year....I am not sure I would stress about it yet - until you need to. Good luck!
Thanks! I did vote for Kim. (sm)
She's my favorite. I haven't seen the final show yet, but I'm sure it taped for me.
I vote for gma!!!! :-) nm
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My vote is...
for a Bassett Hound, but they do need exercise (all dogs do, I guess, according to the Dog Whisperer).
I second this vote! s/m
I have had two Boston's over the past 12 years and they are wonderful! You do have to be careful of their eyes because they are easily scratched, but other than that, are very protective, very cuddly and just plain adorable!
vote is a joke
There is a web site set up, which I am sure most of you know about, that encourages voters to vote for certain singers, (the worst) Sanjaya happening to be the one the last couple weeks. I know the same thing pretty much happened with a couple of singers last year, they were mentioned on the web site and for several weeks, although they were terrible, they were not even in the bottom 3.
I did not vote for ANYONE in this "regime," so my...
conscious is clear as far as that goes. Majority rules though, so the majority obviously likes being sheep is all I can figure.
I vote for Giacomo!
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Zeus gets my vote! nn
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i will only vote for a mother
think twice before sending our children to war. Don't forget, women are dying in war now and fighting. If a woman can get shot or blown up in Iraq, she sure can be President. I have decided to only vote for a woman that has had children, and preferably a person of color. I think men think too much with their testosterone and have brain poisoning from it. I will never vote for a man again.
I'd vote for Hayseed. Maybe she'd run? nm
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You've got my vote!!!
I vote #2. See message.
I think an earlier post had the best answer:
"A 15yo and an 8yo should not be treated equally anyway. If the 15yo wants what the 8yo wants, tell him/her they can have the same bedtime, curfew, privileges etc. if they want everything to be fair."
You've got the vote and a whole
lot more - took this to my favorite forum where I can assure you there are a whole lot of passionate people when it comes to helping. - a heaping lot of them also happen to be from Georgia. Best of Luck to Sumter!
well with 50% vote fan-based,
lots can happen. But its still a great show with all the interest angles. I never did think she was the best talent myself. but what stunned me was the 'warmth' between her and her partner. It was really surprising to see such an open demonstration of affection in that setting...
I just submitted my vote!
I watched each of the three videos and I did vote for Kathryn. The others were more personal wishes and there is nothing wrong with that, but hers would benefit so many more people and it hits home with me as I have a son with Aspergar's, and he is very aware that he is treated differently and just wants to be like everyone else. The little guy thinks if he could retake the test where he was diagnosed with autism that he would be able to "pass" it now and would not be diagnosed with autism.
Good luck to Kathryn! I hope she wins 
Another vote sent out for Kathryn nm
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I've been trying and trying to vote, but
this year it is nearly impossible to get through for me. This result was very, very wrong.
You win my vote!! What a visual LOL.(nm)
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I'll vote for that!!
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that's a sorry ass way to vote, you should be ashamed
that's really ridiculous. and really sad... but you just admitted what this election came down to RACE
there are PLENTY of black republicans, Condeelza Rice, JC Watts, Michael Steele ETC ETC
and this guy my favorite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1mRvxAyHM
AND
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxhYampIl7A&feature=related
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This is just funny and TRUE sorry about the wording but it is TRUE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz925v0rBcY&feature=related
Well, alot of us DIDN'T vote them in...
And look at what happened the first time ol' Dubya was elected... a strange little "coincidence" regarding "lost" votes and "hanging chads" happened in Florida - which just by mere "coincidence" Dubya's brother happened to be governor of at the time.
Not sure.....I vote for Half-Dollar! lol
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Vote for Kim on Design Star!
Todd may have energy to spare but Kim has TASTE and a great sense of style. Link below to vote.
I vote for Cookie Castle nm
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It's Vote For the Worst at work again.
I went to their web site and those jerks had everybody vote for the country chick. If they don't like AI they are free to use their energy to write their own show and pitch it, but they should leave other people's shows alone.
Well, my vote was for talent, not popularity. I have his CD and love it.
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1 vote per phone number would be fair...sm
that way they'd really know what people think and not who has the fanciest speed dial modems that casts hundreds of votes per phone line.
Just checked Vote for the Worst website - can't get on!
Not a surprise...
Makes me wonder; is he the pick for *vote for the worst*???
I bet.
LMAO! I might vote for Hayseed over Barack after
Hayseed has my vote too!!! I'l love to see her on the debates!!
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anyone else watching american inventor? who's your vote? sm
 i vote for the guardian angel, but i would like to see more details about it. he didn't show how it could be adapted to use other heirlooms besides the angel. i also wanted to see how the water mechanism worked as far as the hose going up, etc.
Second vote for Ball Blue Book
My mom used it and now I use it. I buy a new one every time time they come out with a new edition. Haven't killed anyone yet and those beans taste awfully good this time of year!
I vote for the bide your time choice. :)
So after you file for divorce, the judge will order him out for sure? Or does he have to be violent for the judge to order him out?
I'm glad you are okay and are still determined to break the cycle.
I vote for the bide your time choice. :)
So after you file for divorce, the judge will order him out for sure? Or does he have to be violent for the judge to order him out?
I'm glad you are okay and are still determined to break the cycle. Is he on medications for the bipolar?
Holiday coverage.
I have worked on days where the doc would not do surgery on a trauma patient until the ER/trauma examination was typed and in the file, making it a STAT report. Somebody has to be there to type it and send it back to them in a timely manner, not the next day.
Anyone get the holiday blues?
For whatever reason . . . family conflicts, financial stress, lonliness, etc?
holiday giving
What you are doing is a wonderful thing and I understand your hurt feelings. Perhaps next year you could channel your energy into giving where it would DEFINITELY be appreciated. Regardless of whether or not you support the war in Iraq, there are many of our troops there who would love to receive a card or care package for the holidays. There are plenty of needy children here in our country who could use a card or gift for the holidays. Why not give where it is wanted and needed? Your church can give you the name of a needy family for you to help at the holidays. You have many options to chose from. Pick something that will make it feel good on both the recipient and the givers side??
Holiday budgets - do you have one, keep one and ....sm
what works to keep you in budget if you have one? My husband and teenager went WAY over budget last year for Christmas so this year I've told them that it's cash only for their purchases and no internet shopping (that got them in trouble last year buying too much stuff because they didn't bother to track how much they were spending).
We've got $1300 budgeted for this Christmas. That includes $150 each kid for Santa gifts (2 kids), $100 each for my husband and myself to get each other something, each of us gets $100 total to get gifts for each other (i.e. kids get $100 to buy gifts for each other as well as we parents), $50 each allotted for our 3 parents, $25/each alotted for each of our siblings (small gifts always given - agreed amongst siblings years ago) and $50 to get gifts for the kids teachers and bus drivers. It sure adds up, doesn't it?
Holiday traditions - what do you do...sm
The night after Thanksgiving, we order a large pizza for dinner, watch Christmas Vacation and Polar Express, and then drink hot chocolate while the kids decorate the Christmas tree and the cats act like kittens again. What does everyone else do?
TV holiday commercials
Of course, there are zillions of commercials now with Christmas coming up. I just had to tell you my favorite and see if you have one. This would be fun. This week, there have been tons of diamond commercials on TV, Zales, etc. There is one where the family comes down the stairs and somebody is sneaking a look in a present (it should be one of the kids). All they show is the mom and a close up of her face being caught! Then they say something about diamonds etc. I usually don't pay attention to commercials but I love that! She looks like a real mom, and I felt like that was what I would do, getting caught at sneaking a look. (Of course it would not be diamonds, but I'd still get caught even if it was a blender LOL).
Holiday tins
You can usually find these in a dollar store for about $1 each and you can line them with waxed paper. I use these when I make fudge for my daughter's teachers.
This holiday has gotten way more low-key and quiet for me.
My kids are 20, 18 and 17. The oldest lives at college and has to leave by 11:00 a.m. on Easter morning to make it back to school on Sunday night. We'll go to church on Saturday night to the vigil Mass. We don't buy new outfits, because we don't need them. No egg dyeing, because no one here likes to eat them. But, we will have a big breakfast early on Sunday morning, nibble out of the community candy basket, kiss the oldest one good-bye as he heads back to school, and then I'm going on a hike at the local environmental reserve where I'll sit down on a rock or log somewhere and enjoy the peace, think, and pray for a bit.
Quiet is nice.
What is a holiday? I don't know anymore. NM
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Holiday for MTs? - Unheard of.
I have been an MT for a long time and very rarely do I see a holiday. As an employee I had to take the holiday off whether I wanted to or not. Now that I'm on my own I can work when I want. I usually do work holidays as we are a "one-income" family. My weekends usually consist of working morning and partial afternoons on Saturdays and maybe mornings on Sunday - but that is my choice. So, for the weekend and holiday I will be working.
One of my fav holiday weekends, second
Saturday, we have a huge craft show to go to, followed by 3 baseball games of my boys', followed by some serious picnicking Saturday evening.
As for Sunday, fairly relaxing, a little work in the morning and evening, visiting family in the afternoon and picnicking some more.
Monday should be a fairly quiet day - a little work in the morning and evening, a late morning Memorial Day parade and early afternoon picnicking, maybe a movie with the kids!
Love this weekend -- gets me started on a great summer!
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