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12-22-2011, 10:18 AM
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Person who doesn't update the user title
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 13,002
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I'm a slug. I am loving this doing nothing thing. Sure, a lot of folks would use this opportunity to get some things done, but I'm not a lot of folks. 
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12-22-2011, 11:00 AM
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Only looks like a disaster tourist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: above 7,000 feet
Posts: 7,208
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But you are getting things done - you're amusing me. That's important.
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12-22-2011, 11:03 AM
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Person who doesn't update the user title
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 13,002
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12-22-2011, 11:05 AM
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barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 23,401
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This has been a really tough few months for me.
Everything seems to be upside down or inside out or just effed up in general. Between the normal grind of my new existence coupled with losing my job back in July and tack on a car accident last month. Bills keep coming, I'm now paying for health insurance for me and my kids... I have no income to speak of and my expenses have skyrocketed. All round sucky. ANYWAY ... I haven't been in the mood for Christmas which is normally my favorite time of year. Yesterday Son1 (21yr old) who is home on break from college gets up early and says "It's time, lets do it." We got all the decorations out and up. We then went buying (real men don't shop) and scored presents for everyone. He was mature, thoughtful and surprisingly helpful in selecting gifts on a tight (realistically nonexistent) budget. He was the kick in the ass I needed to at least feel a little festive. The house looks and smells like Christmas and I'm gonna wrap a bunch of presents with music and coffee. For the moment, I am happy and content.
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12-22-2011, 11:08 AM
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Person who doesn't update the user title
Join Date: Mar 2011
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That's wonderful.
You raised good kids.
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12-22-2011, 11:12 AM
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Encroaching on your decrees
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland
Posts: 7,016
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I'm happy that Christmas has arrived at Chateau Classic!
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Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of 
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12-22-2011, 11:32 AM
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UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 20,012
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Apple doesn't fall far from the tree, classic. Give the boy a little punch in the shoulder from me, just in case a hug might still be embarrassing for him.
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12-22-2011, 07:07 PM
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still says videotape
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 26,813
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You've got a good kid there Class, reflects well on the old man.
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12-22-2011, 08:22 PM
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trying hard to be a better person
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 16,493
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That just warms the cockles of my heart Classic.
I came here to post about my friend. I've mentioned before somewhere around here that my friend Kathy has a daughter who's way off the rails on drugs and just general attitude issues to the extent that Kath hadn't spoken to her daughter for almost 6 months and had no idea where she'd gone to. Anyway, I just had a message from her telling me that daughter had come home a couple of days ago and was communicating and trying to get her shit together. Anyway, she's going to stay for a few days till after Christmas then go back to her own place, but hopefully keep in touch with her Mum. It just made me so happy to hear this news. We've all be so worried about her, but at the same time, Kath had to do what she did when she kicked her out. She was just out of control and not facing the fact that she's an adult now (20) and shouldn't be relying on her mother to buy everything for her because she spent all her money on drugs and partying. It's early days for them yet, but the signs are hopeful. I am glad. Just about the best news I could have had for Christmas.
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12-22-2011, 09:15 PM
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LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Arkansas
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You got you a Gooden there Classic !!!
Good news Ali , but tell your friend to watch out , stay hopefull but wary
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12-22-2011, 09:58 PM
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barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 23,401
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Thanks guys.
Ali ... I'm pessimistic about this young lady who just happens to appear at moms right before Christmas ... Seems to me that she very well could be using the attitude of the season to get something from mom. Been there - done that. Remember addicts are the most manipulative people on the planet.
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12-23-2011, 06:14 PM
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Master Dwellar
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,197
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good one classic!
i'm getting ready to leave to go a concert. i've never seen TSO before so i'm sure it will be a blast!
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12-23-2011, 07:54 PM
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Soylent Greenhorn
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 25
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It's Christmas! yey!
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12-24-2011, 03:03 AM
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polaroid of perfection
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 24,185
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The smell of bacon from downstairs.
It's not for me, but it's a lovely start to Christmas Eve. And in fact if I asked, Mum would cook me breakfast. She offers when she senses I'm low or not feeling 100% |
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