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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
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Posted - 11/17/2006 : 22:43:23
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Your post made me miss my grandma pup. She has been gone for 23 years but I was closer to her then anyone else in my life.
I am going to Georgia for Thanksgiving. I am making a zillion desserts lol.
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
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wondering
Contributing Member
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 Posted - 11/17/2006 : 22:54:26
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| You will always miss gone loved ones...multiply that by a thousand and you will know how it feels to lose a child...he loved thanksgiving and Christmas... |
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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
4494 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 08:34:54
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Next time you get frustrated, for whatever reason, go to this website. Works for ME!
http://games.lycos.com/html_downloads/pokePenguin.php
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
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dakota
Starting Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 09:00:29
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Rainbo,
I want to be your friend!! Candles and dessert..my two favorite things. |
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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
4494 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 09:16:46
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I love to cook desserts. I only make one per month throughout the year because if I made alot, I would need to be rolled around town in a wheelbarrow. But during the holidays, I turn into a dessert machine lol.
I am having a cookie baking party for my grandkids a week before Christmas. Anyone want to do a cookie exchange?
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
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dakota
Starting Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 10:58:40
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| I can make a mean batch of chocolate chip cookies!! I would absolutley worship the ground someone walked on if they made some 7 layer cookies lol!! I like to bake, just not much time to do it. |
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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 11:06:39
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Never heard of 7 layer cookies but it sounds like something the kids might have fun with. I'll look around.
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
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wondering
Contributing Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 11:32:41
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| if that is the bar cookies with a layer each of chocolate chips, nuts,coconut and thats all I can remember right of hand with with a can of condensed milk poured over the top and baked...excuse me I have go to the store...... |
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ThePrestige3
Senior Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 11:59:12
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Originally posted by radioastro
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Originally posted by ThePrestige3
Mr. R, do you think it all comes down to speed vs. reliable/steady connection? Are all the speedy internet options problematic? Do you think they'll have internet via the DISH network anytime soon, and will it disconnect everytime it rains??
There are a few Satellite based ISPs, they universally suck, if any other option is available to you. It would be best to use DSL or Cable.
Satellite service WILL be interrupted with rain, just like the video signal is.
Cable companies tend to have a higher customer care capability, and are used to dealing with consumers. Phone companies are more business oriented, and therefore don't react well to the vagaries of the small home customer.
So generally I recommend cable, however, "That's Comcastic" has become a sarcastic phrase around my house, usually denoting something that we're decidedly unhappy about. So there really is no "good choice" it's all picking the best of several bad choices.
I heard that in the hurricane hit areas, it takes a lot longer for them to get the cable lines back up as opposed to the phone lines.
There's no cable where we live, and no DSL available through Embarq here either. If we switched to another phone company, do you think they'd have DSL or do we live in a DSL black hole regardless of the carrier?
What about those devices for the computer that boost speed? Are they worth the money?
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wondering
Contributing Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 12:11:04
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| my favorite cookies is the chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal no cook cookies...now I have to go back to the store |
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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 12:24:51
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DSL is wholey dependant on how recent the fibre optic lines are. The barrier to getting DSL is to have out of date phonelines. If Embarq says no, then I doubt that anyone else will be able to supply it.... unless Embarq simply does not want to provide it. I would ask Embarq why you can't have it and if its because of the fibre optics lines ask them when they will be updated. They are supposed to be working on offering to all their customers. Of course, that was a promise that Sprint made.
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
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dakota
Starting Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 12:26:55
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| Yup Wondering that's the ones. YUM!! |
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radioastro
Absent Minded Professor
USA
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 12:27:35
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Originally posted by ThePrestige3
I heard that in the hurricane hit areas, it takes a lot longer for them to get the cable lines back up as opposed to the phone lines.
There's no cable where we live, and no DSL available through Embarq here either. If we switched to another phone company, do you think they'd have DSL or do we live in a DSL black hole regardless of the carrier?
What about those devices for the computer that boost speed? Are they worth the money?
It's not a bad idea to keep a dial up account as a 'backup' if you really need Internet Access after storms. Many service providers offer a very inexpensive option, (9.95 per month from NetZero comes to mind). You could simply keep the service turned on during Hurricane season.
I used SprintPCS after the storms last year, to get Internet on my laptop. I require Internet access for work, so it was requisite that I have a backup. That worked out very well for me.
If you're in a rural area, far away from a CO (Central Office) then your other high speed phone option is ISDN. Many telephone companies will offer ISDN or IDSL to very far away places. This would likely be better than satellite for daily use, if it is available to you.
As to the "speed enhancer" products. They do offer a small benefit, if you're stuck on dial up. Don't waste money on any speed enhancer that is not provided by your dial up internet access provider. Only purchase the 'enhanced dialup' directly from the provider. They are the only ones that can actually ensure that you'll get better speed.
They normally provide this by adding to your monthly bill. They will often give you a free trial as well. If you feel you aren't getting your money's worth, you can always cancel the additional service, and not be out money for a software package which didn't work.
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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
4494 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 12:35:25
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I don't like speed enhancers because pretty much what they do is suppress and quarantine the spyware which is what causes slow connections. Better to install adaware and spybot. The take the spyware off.....
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
Martin Niemoeller |
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wondering
Contributing Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 13:17:01
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| there is an airplane writing something about JESUS in the sky but the wind is blowing it away too fast to read all of it |
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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
4494 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 13:51:39
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And its a slow day in our little hood here.... lol no one talking....
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
Martin Niemoeller |
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wondering
Contributing Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 13:54:26
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| I will bring 7 layer cookies to Rainbo's for the candlelight party..ok Dakota I will bring an extra batch for you |
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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
4494 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 14:04:19
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That would mean dakota has to come to the party lol. Well its a great way to entice people to come over lol.
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
Martin Niemoeller |
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wondering
Contributing Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 14:28:24
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| my son was so skinny...he did not care about sweets except 3 times a year...his birthday (I always made him a black forest cake) and thanksgiving and Christmas day only. he loved the 7 layer cookies and he would make a pig of himself on them....he loved cheese and snacked on it.. he was always so thin.. |
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Rainbo
Contributing Member
USA
4494 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 14:37:59
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Some people are just that way wondering. Both my boys are slender yet they eat like they have been starving for days. My boyfriend too. Doesn't matter how much I cook, whatever I don't eat, he does and he is a rail. He also has a sweet tooth. Makes me crazy all those goodies he can eat and not gain and ounce lol.
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Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
Martin Niemoeller |
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wondering
Contributing Member
3627 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 17:24:25
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hey Rainbo this smilie is for you  |
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dakota
Starting Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 17:30:37
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| Sounds great!! When's the party?? You know Wondering if you make me cookies, I have to be your slave for life lol!! Course I need cookies like I need a hole in the head, but so what!! |
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dakota
Starting Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 17:31:40
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| OK, I need an avatar. |
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wondering
Contributing Member
3627 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 17:36:45
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Pooh Bear this smilie is for you  |
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wondering
Contributing Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 17:38:01
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| yes -- you need an avatar |
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dakota
Starting Member
41 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 17:42:17
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| I have to go to work for a little while and I think I am getting sick. My chest feels tight and my throat feel icky. CRAP!! |
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wondering
Contributing Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 17:46:40
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this smilie is for cheese  |
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wondering
Contributing Member
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 18:38:25
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dakota this for you  |
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fuzpup
Member
USA
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 19:16:16
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Dakota,
The family all had the virus........chest congestion and a raspy cough.
Of coarse my husband thought he had it the worse. 
Makes sure you get lots of extra rest and fluids.
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Pooh Bear
Junior Member
USA
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 20:17:25
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Originally posted by wondering
Pooh Bear this smilie is for you
Ah - I thank you. He is cute. You are so good with those things. I don't have any and don't need to download another thing on this laptop!!!
Now, Fuzpup as for turkey day I am staying home and having a Marie Callendar frozen turkey dinner!!! I know - not exciting but since I can't drive very far (like 2 hrs. to Tampa) I think it's my safest place. My son is having his annual FSU vs UF party on Sat. at his ranch outside of Tampa but I can't go. I hate to miss it (even if we will probably lose) but with a cast of thousands there it is just too much for me. I can't sit in a chair comfortably and taking up his sofa is out of the question since folks will want to sit there and I don't think he has a recliner - sooooo.
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. That's what my mom had too and she left us in Aug. of '01. Be sure to spend time with her and get her to talk about her life, give you some history of the family, bakcground etc. I did that with Mom and tape recorded it. Wish I had had more time to get more info from her. Wish I had thought of that with my grandparents. I am working on geneologies on both sides. Very interesting.
OK - back to chillin' and time for a pain pill. 
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