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Post by jo on Mar 22, 2006 18:59:38 GMT -6
Can I assume the cute redhead on the left is you?
JO
My daugher at various times has had a buzz cut, pink hair, blue hair, multiple piercings (which she removed when she was pregnant ~ she said she would face enough stares as a teenage mother without those) and tatoos. She is also one of the most mature, intelligent, well-spoken young adults you would want to meet -- never judge a book by its cover!
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Post by Cherbunny on Mar 22, 2006 19:18:00 GMT -6
You just made my day, Jo.
It's been a long time since I was called cute.
Virtual Karma for you my dear.......and thanks for making me smile.
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Post by guest on Mar 22, 2006 20:32:42 GMT -6
DD, I love that you can take an opinion that isn't your own, listen to it, acknowledge any validity you can find in it and still maintain your original opinion without taking offense that someone else's opinion isn't your own! Zilla (kudos where they are due!) Ditto what Zilla said. That is might rare hereabouts.
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Post by guest on Mar 22, 2006 21:05:19 GMT -6
Dr.Idiot,Esq., just curious how many kids you have and how you control them when they act out at inopportune moments? As a physician and a professional mediator, you must have some insight? For what it's worth, babies are pure id, relative to their age, in that it's all about them, instinctually, no conception of anyone else, it's all about their needs being met. When they're not happy, they let out a scream that would try the Pope's patience. Survival instinct, right there. As they grow, the learn to control thier id, and develop their ego (in which they realize the separateness of themselves from others [mom]) and actually start to learn empathy at about 1 year old. Who among us hasn't used the "Mommy's crying" gambit, to see the kid stop in his tracks. A 1 month old won't even notice; a 1 year old will stop and pat Mommy's back. There was a recent 'study' where they showed that the babies took interest in what the researcher was doing, and when he dropped something, the baby picked it up and handed it to him. Society, community, whatever, it was there at 9months old.
Personally, I think babies lives should NOT include airplane travel until they can appreciate what it is they're going to see; a 2 year old is just as thrilled by walking down the street and looking at the leaves that have fallen as he will be at Disney; probably more so. But if there are pressing obligations that necessitate flying, yes, drug the child. I used a double shot of children's tylenol -- it's not harmful to the child (they'll get a good sleep) and is better for all around.
If you don't want to deal with kids in restaurants, either go to a high-end restaurant, or if at TGIFridays or Chili's, ask for the smoking section - very few kids there.
I find it funny that two posters who do not have children are arguing this issue. Zilla seems to be on the ball, Dr.Idiot,Esq., not so much. (Nothing new here.) But as others have pointed out, even the best behaved child can be unpredictable, it's up to the parent to remove the child from the situation, or, preemptively, be sure that the child is well-rested and well-versed in how the evening is going to go and what is expected of them. I think the well-rested issue is key -- there is nothing more uncontrollable then an over-tired child, and way too many of them are just that.
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Post by Exildo Wonsetler Briggs III on Mar 22, 2006 21:21:31 GMT -6
Bob, I never said people shouldn't have opinions, I myself have very strong ones and stand by them. I just said that because I may not agree with your opinion, I don't have to insult you and call you names. Then we can agree to disagree. As far as I know, I have never called anyone "names" in the fashion you apparently mean that. For instance, I have *never* said, "HB, YOU are a shithead!!" in any way other than what was obviously tongue in cheek. Not to Zilla or anyone else. Please don't confuse my opinion of "statements" others make as insulting them directly. VERY DIFFERENT!! Oh by the way, Zilla taught me "fucktard" by calling *ME* that awhile back. Certainly what's good for the goose . . . "Insult" is really too vague, as many take "insult" at sarcasm, a well accepted technique of debating. *I* take exception with someone trying to tell me what I said, and assuming things that are just not there, like Zilla did about that interesting Juggling Video. Of course, I'm sure you would think what she did was absolutely fine by your standards. I also take offense (not really, but while we're on the subject) at folks who dish it out, but can't seem to take it in return. Don't get mad at me when you try to stab me in the back with a knife and I shoot you through the heart!! What I'm hearing from you is that I have no right to do that. I respectfully disagree. While I do take opportunity to attack political opinions without getting fired on first, I don't generally attack others who post benign thoughts and then attempt to rip them apart assuming they said something they didn't. As best I can tell, you and Zilla don't seem to even want to begin to understand that. So be it. ...............Bob
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Post by Exildo Wonsetler Briggs III on Mar 22, 2006 21:30:26 GMT -6
Dr.Idiot,Esq., just curious how many kids you have and how you control them when they act out at inopportune moments? Well shithead (and I'll break my rule on not calling even drunken shitheads names) it appears you answered your own dumbass question. Of course, you are probably too fucked up to realize it (but we already knew that, didn't we!!) But as others have pointed out, even the best behaved child can be unpredictable, it's up to the parent to remove the child from the situation, or, preemptively, be sure that the child is well-rested and well-versed in how the evening is going to go and what is expected of them. I think the well-rested issue is key -- there is nothing more uncontrollable then an over-tired child, and way too many of them are just that. See Dense, you answered your own question. Notice the part it's UP TO THE PARENT! Just helping you out in your time of need. <smooch>
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Post by guest on Mar 22, 2006 21:57:00 GMT -6
Well, Jo, there you have it. He's calling names again, PLUS slanderous accusations. Take it from whence it comes.
Dr.Idiot,Esq. will hopefully NEVER reproduce -- he couldn't handle it!!! And God help the community that had to deal with the fruit of his loins (irrepressible shudder here on my part). Rhonda would be a good influence, but I fear that it would not be enough to overcome the nature/nurture of being Bob's Child!!!
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Post by jdmcowan on Mar 22, 2006 22:26:51 GMT -6
Take it from whence it comes. Just thought I would use this opportunity to point out one of my pet peaves. "Whence" = "from where, from what". "Thence" = "from there, from that". "Hence" = "from here, from this". Therefore, "from whence," means, "from from where." If you want to use the word "from" then say, "Take it from where it comes." If you want to use the word "whence" then say, "Take it whence it comes." Similarly, though you seldom see the first anymore, "wherefore" means "for what reason (i.e. why)" and "therefore" means "for that reason". Jeremy
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Post by Christinko on Mar 22, 2006 22:37:58 GMT -6
Taken from: grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/grammarlogs4/grammarlogs536.htm(quick had to get this one in before BB commented.....but, Jeremy, know that I'm with you even if this expert source isn't!) Technically, from whence is redundant because "whence" means "from where." However, from whence has been used over the centuries by a great number of eminent writers ? Shakespeare, Swift, Dickens, you name 'em ? and people probably understand it better than they do a plain old "whence." I wouldn't recommend using it at all where a "from which" or "in which" would do the trick. Burchfield seems to lament the dusty quaintness or poetic quality of "whence" and says, "Words come and go, and whence may well come back into routine use." Authority: The New Fowler's Modern English Usage edited by R.W. Burchfield. Clarendon Press: Oxford, England. 1996. Not used here with the permission of Oxford University Press....but it did give permission at the website above.
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Post by jdmcowan on Mar 22, 2006 22:44:05 GMT -6
So popular misuse of a word in a place where we already have a word that works perfectly well makes it a proper use? In that case I have a lot more questions to axe (or is it spelled aks?). Jeremy
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Post by Christinko on Mar 22, 2006 22:50:45 GMT -6
Yup! That's how languages ch-ch-change and grow. Enough pundits say something that is happening is okay and it becomes okay. Same as the champing/chomping debate that I sorely lost because I'm not a master debater like others in the Horsey/viagra thread.
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Post by guest on Mar 23, 2006 0:07:27 GMT -6
So shoot me. I had a grammatical error. Does that negate my entire post? Does that make Dr.Idiot,Esq. not an ass and a namecaller? He still is, irregardless.
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Post by Cherbunny on Mar 23, 2006 0:15:24 GMT -6
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Post by justheidi on Mar 23, 2006 5:39:02 GMT -6
georgeous family Cher~
hugs, heidi
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Mar 23, 2006 6:06:06 GMT -6
......they WERE cute at one time!! Yep, kittens are cute, puppys are cute, son of Godzilla was cute... but then they grow up.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Mar 23, 2006 6:09:42 GMT -6
Similarly, though you seldom see the first anymore, "wherefore" means "for what reason (i.e. why)" and "therefore" means "for that reason". Jeremy I use whyfore, howfore and whofore all the time
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Post by innit Geezer on Mar 23, 2006 7:16:18 GMT -6
Dr.Idiot,Esq., just curious how many kids you have and how you control them when they act out at inopportune moments? Well shithead (and I'll break my rule on not calling even drunken shitheads names) it appears you answered your own dumbass question. Of course, you are probably too fucked up to realize it (but we already knew that, didn't we!!) But as others have pointed out, even the best behaved child can be unpredictable, it's up to the parent to remove the child from the situation, or, preemptively, be sure that the child is well-rested and well-versed in how the evening is going to go and what is expected of them. I think the well-rested issue is key -- there is nothing more uncontrollable then an over-tired child, and way too many of them are just that. See Dense, you answered your own question. Notice the part it's UP TO THE PARENT! Just helping you out in your time of need. <smooch> Bob, you probably picked up that name calling habit last week when you spent all that air time with those out of control children sitting behind you.
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Post by jdmcowan on Mar 23, 2006 7:39:57 GMT -6
So shoot me. I had a grammatical error. Sensitive. I didn't say a thing about you. I decided to create thread drift based on something you said. My post was not intended as a response to your message. But now that you mention it... No. That happened before I even noticed the grammatical error. I've read enough of your posts to realize that as soon as I recognize that a post is from you, I can ignore the content. Maybe that's why it's so easy for me to focus on the grammar in your posts, since I don't care about the point. I don't know and I don't care. I became bored with the Bob/Zilla exchange a long time ago. Neither of them need me to defend them, so I have decided to let them work it out themselves. What's your investment in this? Why do you care who called who names first? Doh! There's another one. But I recall that someone else here claimed this pet peave first. Jeremy
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Post by Kawaii Kaiju on Mar 23, 2006 8:06:40 GMT -6
I don't know and I don't care. I became bored with the Bob/Zilla exchange a long time ago. me too, jeremy Zilla (who notices our boredom doesn't seem to stop halt anything, unfortunately)
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Post by Tex on Mar 23, 2006 9:07:56 GMT -6
This is our foul mouthed lady in question, so innocent looking but spoke like a truck driver at times. She's going to be 16 next week. How could such an angelic child come up with such language?
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Mar 23, 2006 10:57:42 GMT -6
I use whyfore, howfore and whofore all the time Usage: Whenfore I can't get laid, I simply hire a cheap whofore.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Mar 23, 2006 10:59:47 GMT -6
Howfore youfore figure?
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Mar 23, 2006 11:51:42 GMT -6
Whyfore, whateverfore for?
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Mar 23, 2006 12:12:29 GMT -6
Fourfore forfore forefore... play
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Mar 23, 2006 13:34:11 GMT -6
If you're golfing, I'd appreciate it if you kept your putts out of my hole.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Mar 23, 2006 13:45:32 GMT -6
Caddy! Put my putter away!
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Mar 23, 2006 13:57:49 GMT -6
Going for the Mashy Niblick, are you? Ah, that's kickin' it old school!
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Mar 23, 2006 14:09:40 GMT -6
A Big Bertha.. nice sweet spot!
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Mar 23, 2006 14:17:30 GMT -6
I found Bertha performs well in the rough.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Mar 23, 2006 14:19:49 GMT -6
A good swing too, fast ball of the tee!
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