This question willl certainly bring up a lot of flaming, I abstain, thank you...nm

• Americans are ______ - GabbyChick
  • Very likable and nice, as long as one stays away form politics - .
  • Diverse and proud. - Lu
  • Rude Behind Your Back and Sicky-Sweet to Your Face - NightOwl
    • Not more or less than all other peoples/nm - .
  • Have an extremely strong accent when speaking foreign languages,....nm - as
  • Lucky and anyone who thinks differently - is a fool. nm
    • I agree, try to live in another country, then you will also agree...nm - nm
  • Do not know much what is going on in the rest of the world, outside US........nm - !.
  • Gullible. - no msg.
    • Gullible? Concerning what? ......nm - ....................
  • Deserving of decent jobs at decent wages, even - sm
    • Most of them are monolingual, especially the - .
  • This question willl certainly bring up a lot of flaming, I abstain, thank you...nm - ??
  • Waiting for the other shoe to drop. - MT
  • SPOILED! - penny
  • For Sale on Walmart 4 for $3. - NM.

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The truth isn't always pretty, but it's still the truth!  Yes, teenage sex has happened since the beginning of time and will continue to happen even if you wish it weren't so.  We just need to educate our kids about the dangers of it and encourage them to do it only with those they love and to ALWAYS use a condom no matter what.

Are we not supposed to talk about our pets on the Gab board?  If not, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone with my adopted puppy stories and pics, but for me it is a little respite to take my mind off other things and share the joy, sorrow, experiences with each other. I hope the administrator can clarify this since you asked about it, maybe we need a pet board if it's offensive to some?

I sense that maybe you are having a tough go with some things right now, and I'm sorry for that, hope things get better for you.  Also, forgive if I've misinterpreted between the lines on this.  I know what it's like to take a huge hit and have the rug pulled out from under and start all over again. I've been there with major "personal things" starting about 8 years ago, several biggies in a row, and there are some weeks when I think I won't be able to handle ONE MORE "personal thing" in my life when they seem to come day after day, but have to try and hang tough for others, have some major things going on right now with others in my family, but I hit the keyboard every day and give it my all.  It, too, in its way is a diversion for me from some of the tougher realities closer to home and takes my mind off myself when I get into my reports. One reason why I like to come here is to see what's happening on a happier note or commiserate with others who aren't having such a good time.  Someone posted somewhere once that they would someday be found dead, keeled over with their head on the keyboard, pedal to the metal, headphones dangling with Dr. XXX repeating over and over "the patient was a 55-year-old female...", something to that effect.  Sometimes I feel that way and I found it rather humorous in a sort of funky way, but it could very well happen.

But I don't think I've ever been one to gripe about companies here or anywhere, if not right for me, just move on and try something else.  But do find the information pretty valuable from these boards, as I think that if there is a consistent gripe or issue, it probably deserves some notice and second thought. I probably would not have chosen this career if I would have known what all the nitty gritty and future was up front, but I do love it and feel I have a strong work ethic, too, started with patient service back in the 70s as a nurse aide in the time when patient care meant "care" as in if you worked the night shift, the patients assigned to you got personal backrubs from you every evening with lotion and powder, after their enemas if needed , bedding changes, reading of correspondence if they weren't capable, etc.   What a retro concept.  Then on to another patient service-related career for many years and then MT.  I was going to get into some of my "personal things" but it's not really important, there are so many that I'm sure have problems so much worse that I'm they don't talk about that make mine seem minor in comparison.

Anyway, don't mean to ramble, just in a ruminating mood I guess.  I used to lurk here all the time, since about 2000 I would guess, and finally decided to post once in awhile in the last 6 monthts or so because I really feel there are some kindred spirits here and do enjoy reading everyone's posts on just about anything.  I was too shy to post in the past much, seemed like when I did someone would interject something nasty, but I really just decided it didn't matter, quit taking it personally, everyone has their opinions, and I've always tried to live and let live and "I ain't gettin no younger...trying to come to my senses... come down from my fences and open the gate...desperado." It's hard sometimes for me to look forward and let the past go and quit wishing for things to be the way they were and long gone.

It sounds like it's really tough living in Miami cost-wise.  I've been there a long time ago when I was on a seminar for another job and liked visiting but don't think I would like to live there.  I have heard the prices are outrageous.   I recently moved to a different state in the last year, and prices were a real shocker from where we were, haven't been able to afford a house yet, maybe next year, probably not as bad as Miami but bad enough for me!

I wasn't posting to knock you or anything like that at all.  I just didn't realize that in being happy about my new puppy it would make me seem to others like a less responsible person or MT. Come back and let us know how you're doing.  Sorry for the long post and hope you didn't take it wrong, just letting you know that I think there are others here, too,  who are very serious about their jobs and lives, even though a little "giddy"  about new furry friends, but it can be a real picker-upper at times for sure, as you probably know with your new furkid.

Actually, about 12 years ago I did think about vet tech school but wasn't feasible at that time for a number of reasons.  If I could cut back on work or retire at sometime, I think I would like to provide fostering for some of the sick dogs that need more personal attention and care so they can get well and be adopted.  I know the one dog I adopted years ago was very sick, but he pulled through and he lived to be 11, miss him

I think there are people here who are full of great information, great insights on life and MT,  and anything and everything in between.  And I thank MT Stars for being here and providing us this board to communicate!  Okay, you all can say SHUT UP now... point me in the direction of one of those blogger things that everyone seems to be doing these days, except I have no clue how to do that.

Have a good evening Mt and everyone else, too!

of who made the movie and the director/producer's family history...........

to each her/his own..................

different strokes for different folks, and so on and so on and dooby dooby doo bah.......(lyrics from Sly and The Family Stone)

how much you enjoy the squirrels, and how much it pains you to see when one has been run over. Don't mention the incident at all, just talk in general about squirrels. Even if she views squirrels as pests, hopefully your talking to her will make her more aware of them when she is driving.

I love squirrels, too, and fortunately I have never hit one, but I tell you, more than once I have nearly had a wreck trying NOT to hit one. They are tricky little devils!

went in, had cath done and had two 70-75% stenosed arteries, CHF, 10% function and may need a transplant. They stabilized him with meds and he is at home with a cardiac vest. He has not felt well for the past year, but kept putting the doctor visit off. Of course, they told him that had he come in sooner it wouldn't be this bad. Good luck.

So you don't have to worry about trying to get to the other stores before the sale item is gone, bring the ads from the other stores with you. Most store will match the price of other stores if you bring in the ad!! Thus eliminating running all over town in a mad rush.  All you have to do is get to the "sale item" at that store first before it's gone, then you can relax while getting the stuff from the other ads because there'll be plenty of stock cuz it's not on sale there.  It makes it sooo much easier and a lot less stressful.  I hope I worded that so it makes sense. I'm tired.

Or, get together the day before with a few other people who are going. Each of you is designated a different store and picks up what the others want at their designated store.  Then meet for breakfast afterwards to exchange the purchases as well as horror/humor stories from the "adventures." Thus, again, eliminating the "rushing" from one place to another. 

I think I'll stay in and shop online this year.  I heard you can do that for the black friday sales and some store will even let you buy online and pick up at the store. (later, after the rush and madness is over!)  

For the "virgin" poster, beware, some people can be downright mean, nasty, rude and even violent that morning.  Seriously.  Oh, and NEVER leave your cart unattended if you were lucky enough to get one of the "limted amounts per store" items.  People will literally take them right out of your cart if you're not watching. Keep your stuff buried beneath your coat at the bottom of the cart and NEVER let your cart leave your side.  And keep your purse in sight at all times.  If you bring a purse, have it hang in front of you and not on your side.  I like to just keep my money and/or credit card tucked snugly in my front pocket of my jeans and not even bother with a purse.

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the tables and chairs.  It is allowed where I live.  I have never seen anyone bring their dog into the grocery store unless it is an assist dog,  I do bring my dog in her stroller into the mall and I have yet to have gotten kicked out over it.  Children LOVE to look at my dog in the stroller. It is the type of stroller that has a screen on it so children can look and parents are not fearful that my dog would bite.  My dog doesn't bite but it's an added precaution. 

In comparison, my dog is friendly, is not a yapper, is well groomed, and potty trained.  I have seen many, many children who are ill behaved, running around uncontrollably and I've several times passed by babies in strollers who smell like their diaper hasn't been changed in a week. 

To the person who supposedly has the severe allergy, I say this...If you have such a severe allergy to dogs, then you most likely have severe allergies to a bunch of other stuff, too, and like the other poster said, you could just as easily be allergic to passing by the perfume counter as you would my 4 lb. chihuahua.

Lastly, to the OP, you need a lesson in manners. Even if you don't agree with the dog being in the store, you shouldn't have gotten ugly with the owner.  She was minding her business, why didn't you just mind yours?