Calling all DU Insomniacs!!

BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:48 AM Original message

Calling all DU Insomniacs!!

*passing the caffeine* What are you doing in these late/early morning hours? I'm working, reading the new Cosmo, eating Jolly Rancher jelly beans, and chugging Mountain Dew. Gotta love late nights! Your turn!

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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:49 AM Response to Original message

1. That's not insomnia, it's caffeine

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:51 AM Response to Reply #1

2. Uh, similiar concept?

I'm still awake, that's what counts!

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millsaps28 (131 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:52 AM Response to Original message

3. Find a place to go

Im trying to decide should I go to Chicago or Dallas for a short but needed vacation.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:53 AM Response to Reply #3

5. Are you up for deep dish or hordes of repubs?

I think I'd choose the dish. But then again, I've never been to either. Vacations are nice though!

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:52 AM Response to Original message

4. me?

researching a new editorial and no its not about porn. :)

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:53 AM Response to Reply #4

6. Well darn, you just proved the stereotype wrong.

IF you're telling the truth...

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:55 AM Response to Reply #6

9. LOL

yeah as much as I hate to admit I'm really doing some research. If I get any more bored than I am now I may have to go the porn route.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:57 AM Response to Reply #9

11. Explain porn to me.

Is it because of the whole visual thing? I don't get it, but then again, I've never really seen porn nor am I a male.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:04 AM Response to Reply #11

13. not real sure

I think everyones definition of porn is different, its an individual thing. I never really got into the whole porn thing, I've never gone to a porn theater or had a subscription to any magazines. A number of years ago I had a little photo studio and did erotic type photography for women who wanted something special for their mates. I guess the debate comes down to the difference between art(erotic) and porn and that should always be left to the individual to decide.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:05 AM Response to Reply #13

16. Nice answer.

Still don't get it, but thanks! What's your research on?

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:14 AM Response to Reply #16

20. A story about a mothers reaction

to loosing a child to war during the Vietnam war and the feelings of parents today. This was my last article and I decided to explore the loss one feels, patriotic or not to such tragedy. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=109x7653

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:18 AM Response to Reply #20

22. Wow.

“It is well that war should be so terrible, otherwise men would grow too fond of it”. So very, very true. Wow. I didn't know all that about Jessica Lynch. WOw.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:22 AM Response to Reply #22

23. the sad part

is still unfolding. Because she didn't become a spokesperson for bushes war her benefits have been messed with and the other soldiers who we're captured in her unit have been treated equally bad.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:23 AM Response to Reply #23

25. It's amazing how deep it's getting.

I think I need to buy a new pair of boots. I honestly don't know how the American people who are going to vote for him again can stand themselves. I know it's partly because of ignorance/lack of knowledge, but still. I know it's not a perfect world and life's not fair - but how can we keep doing this to ourselves?

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:32 AM Response to Reply #25

29. They've

become the party of patriotism and religion. The country has always had the patriot and religious camps. What this administration did was to take the reagan policy of combining these camps into one. What you will see in the coming months is more "bible-speak" and Americanism in this administrations speeches. By combining the nations religious leaders with the patriots they will have a commanding force in politics. Its nothing more than a "christianizing" of America. An Us against them place in the world.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:34 AM Response to Reply #29

30. But the question is..

How the hell are they getting away with it? Sometimes I really hate knowing as much as I do (and that's not even a big amount compared to people here at DU). BTW, I'm assuming you're a journalism major?

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:47 AM Response to Reply #30

37. No not at all

I'm old. I studied Marine Biology in college. I Spent a few years at Microsoft and now am trying to "reinvent" myself as a writer. They get away with it by using a phrase borrowed from the cold war's greatest enemy, Karl Marx, "religion is the opiate of the masses". In the old days that was used against the Soviet Union and communism. Today the right wing neocon's here welcome this idea. It serves their interests to use religion and patriotism as an "opiate" to keep us in check.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:48 AM Response to Reply #37

38. Really? Marine Biology?

That's awesome! I want to major in Journalism, so if you have any advice (you know, since you're reinventing), let me know. You know, they're full of shit. End of story. I can't wait until he's out of office,

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:59 AM Response to Reply #38

43. Journalism would rock

You have to admire the few honest journalists left. As for advice I'd say write anything and everything your heart tells you too. Write down your thoughts every day, keep a journal, and really go after anything you feel passionate about. There are some journalists and authors here. I only know of two, Will Pitt and ummm this guy who emailed me about my last article here, Let me look up his name, oops didn't save his email. He was a nice guy, just don't remember his name. Publish on every website that will take your stuff. As far as education goes I think its much more important to just write than to sit in boring classrooms and have someone tell you how to write. I'm all for higher education but real world experience is very, very important.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:06 AM Response to Reply #43

44. Thank you!

The journal thing, yeah, that isn't a problem. My problem is I write ALL the time. and most of the time I'm on a soapbox or pouring out my feelings to a sheet of notebook paper that can't say anything back. Thanks for the advice though. And I agree about the experience thing. I'm actually working towards my GED (I'm supposed to be a senior this year) so community college is going to be my only option for at least 2 years anyway. I guess I just really want to make a difference and my thoughts are that writing may be able to do that.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:10 AM Response to Reply #44

45. Your welcome

writing can change the world.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:11 AM Response to Reply #45

46. Exaclty, so keep it up!

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:13 AM Response to Reply #46

48. LOL no you keep it up :)

I'm just glad to see people like you here. I remember back in my day marching, getting kicked out of school, and arrested for protesting Vietnam. Its good to have you here.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:15 AM Response to Reply #48

50. Thank you!

See, had I been around then, I would've been sooo proud of getting kicked out of school. I'm telling you, I've got my protesting skills awaiting, but I'm not really sure how to go about rallying or anything like that. The only productive thing I've done lately was working my ass off for the Clark campaign in my state.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:23 AM Response to Reply #50

67. See

your the future. A good place to start is researching activities in your community you disagree with. Lets say a school board decision, or a local campaign. Find as many like-minded individuals and organize a protest. What kind of community do you live in? Rural, city? Each have their own idiosyncrasies that one could organize against, like a farming community not allowing workers to organize or a school board decision banning long hair. These sound trivial but believe it or not, these were the same things we fought 25 years ago.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:25 AM Response to Reply #67

70. I live in a VERY Republican rural area.

It makes me sick honestly. We're about 95% caucasian and stupid basically. I guess the biggest thing right now is to work on getting them educated on the election. ?

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:31 AM Response to Reply #70

82. republican

rural area is a very scary place. Sounds like the place they hang people at night. :) I would certainly start a youth political movement of some kind. Find a candidate for local elections and campaign like mad for them. Heck run for school board yourself.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:33 AM Response to Reply #82

85. haha that's it! they'll let an 18 year old h.s. drop out

on the school board. That'll be a cold day in hell around here. Not to mention I'm not rich nor do I have pull in the community's social standing people.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:47 AM Response to Reply #85

98. I bet you

could with work. Nothing in the rule books against you running I bet.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:49 AM Response to Reply #98

100. I don't know, I'd be scared.

I mean, I'm a determined girl but it's like preaching to a deaf crowd. No one wants to listen to what someone like me has to say. I'm too honest for them and that terrifies them!

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:52 AM Response to Reply #100

102. thats the thrill

We go to movies to be scared so use that. Never be scared of failure, that leads to apathy. Shack them up "baby girl", give them something to talk about.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:54 AM Response to Reply #102

104. You've motivated me.

I might start smaller, but still. MOTIVATION RAWKS! You'll be my inspiration! :)

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:58 AM Response to Reply #104

105. you already had

the motivation. :)

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:59 AM Response to Reply #105

107. Well, that's true...

But a little more never hurt anyone!

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:06 AM Response to Reply #107

112. so whats tomorrows plan?

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:07 AM Response to Reply #112

114. Sleep for awhile. lol

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:08 AM Response to Reply #114

116. lol

I had an "assignment" for you

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:10 AM Response to Reply #116

118. Name it!

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:14 AM Response to Reply #118

121. well

Edited on Wed Apr-14-04 04:15 AM by mharris660 interview people in your community about the rumor that bush is going to reinstall the draft. get 2 perspectives, those that will be affected and those who we're affected in the 60's. then write an article for the editorial section here.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:16 AM Response to Reply #121

122. That will be difficult.

I don't know too many people in the community. I just moved here in Feb.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:20 AM Response to Reply #122

125. interviews are hard

I remember doing my first about the history of gambling and rum running along the texas coast in the 20's and 30's. Alot of old-timers still didn't want to talk about it. It doesn't have to be like a real interview, just engage them in conversation and see what they think.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:22 AM Response to Reply #125

126. Sounds pretty interesting

If I can find a taker, I'll do it.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:27 AM Response to Reply #126

128. cool

then you can post your article in the editorial section here.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:28 AM Response to Reply #128

131. Eeeek. Now THAT is scary.

Every other room but Lounge scares me. Got flamed realllly bad in GD about a month ago and haven't posted in there since.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:31 AM Response to Reply #131

133. sometimes

people bait you into a flame thing, don't let um do it. State your argument and let others argue

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:32 AM Response to Reply #133

135. It's hard not to argue back.

I have a tendency to be too passionate.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:39 AM Response to Reply #135

137. I used

to allow myself to get drawn into arguments but not anymore

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:41 AM Response to Reply #137

139. Good! Teach me how

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:50 AM Response to Reply #139

144. hmmmm

I guess what cha do is use the facts of your argument and if no one agree's or see's your point then move on. Its like debating a republican. You can show charts, graphs, testimony, and quotes and they'll never see the truth.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:53 AM Response to Reply #144

145. Perfect analysis.

Damn them!

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:54 AM Response to Original message

7. lifelong insomniac

I had 2 good nights in a row of sleep this week, and then, as always, it turnes into fitful tossing and turning. Hits hardest right after a cycle of good sleep. Of course, my caffeine addiction during the day has nothing to do with this. :eyes: Welcome to DU, btw. :hi:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:55 AM Response to Reply #7

8. Man that sucks!

At least you enjoyed 2 nights though! Gotta love the caffeine, not sure I could live without it. Which kind is your choice of destructiveness? And THANK YOU! It's been a loooong time since someone has welcomed me. I feel special. lol

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:04 AM Response to Reply #8

14. I serve up ZombyCoffee in here sometimes

But meanwhile in the real world, any Peet's African or Latin American bean will do. :hangover:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:05 AM Response to Reply #14

17. Hmm, ZombyCoffee??

Do I want to know what you put in that??

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:25 AM Response to Reply #17

27. Um...

All-natural, organic, wholesome, and no artificial colors or preservatives... I promise. :evilgrin:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:26 AM Response to Reply #27

28. EEEK!

Sorry, the logo just kinda scared me. Pass some this way? I'm a good tipper for ze chef!

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:37 AM Response to Reply #28

31. Got a fresh cup for ya

:hangover:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:37 AM Response to Reply #31

32. hehe, I'm not sure whether

I'm going to thank you or curse you later. :)

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:39 AM Response to Reply #32

33. why not both?

I'm flexible. :-)

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:40 AM Response to Reply #33

34. *cough*spitting out coffee*cough*

I know how that was meant, but yeah, it's almost 4AM. My bad. :evilgrin:

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Pinko Commie (91 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:57 AM Response to Original message

10. I've always loved late nights

"Midnight, and the Freepers are sleeping"

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 01:58 AM Response to Reply #10

12. Shhhh, let's not wake them.

I'm out of Tylenol!

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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:04 AM Response to Original message

15. Hey, Blondie!

You don't usually post this early! The night is young yet, for us insomniacs. I am going to go read a book and do some laundry. I hope my sleep cycle straightens out soon. I have been mixed up for more than a week. Talk you you later -- or earlier.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:07 AM Response to Reply #15

18. Yeah, work unfortunately is making me.

Gotta have something to amuse myself! So I figured I'd call 'em in early! Hey, wanna do my laundry while you're at it?! If your book isn't amusing enough, come back and talk it up us!

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scottcsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:13 AM Response to Original message

19. Writing. Y'all should be reading it!

I just wrote a knee-slapping, hilarious parody featuring our favorite President. No, not Andrew Jackson. George W. Bush! It's posted here in the Lounge.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:14 AM Response to Reply #19

21. Very amusing indeed.

I give it two big 'ole thumbs up.

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scottcsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:22 AM Response to Reply #21

24. Barney gives it four paws up

Or the finger. Speaking of Barney, enjoy the horrible spectacle that is... BARNEY CAM II http://www.whitehouse.gov/holiday/#

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:25 AM Response to Reply #24

26. Please, hand me a fork.

So I can poke my eyes out now. :puke:

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strategery blunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:44 AM Response to Original message

35. Just got back from the Blues game. They lost.

:grr: Check out tonight's hockey thread (in case you're wondering, I live three hours away from STL). http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x1008108

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:46 AM Response to Reply #35

36. GOOO WINGS!!!

Guess you're not gonna like me now. :(

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strategery blunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:19 AM Response to Reply #36

58. I heard they lost, too. BWA HA HA!!!!

Some good news that I forgot to mention.:evilgrin:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:21 AM Response to Reply #58

63. HEY NOW!

That's not funny! Your team lost too! *sticking out tongue* That's okay, there's always the next game..

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strategery blunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:25 AM Response to Reply #63

71. Yeah, but at least the Blues didn't get shut out

I've got to find some consolation somewhere!:evilgrin:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:26 AM Response to Reply #71

74. Oh bite me!

:evilgrin:

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:50 AM Response to Original message

39. being absolutely miserable

I think I am allergic to something... but don't know for sure if that is the problem.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:51 AM Response to Reply #39

40. Aww, I'm sorry!

Need something??

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:15 AM Response to Reply #40

52. I have no idea what the problem is

for the past few months, my arms and legs itch beyond freaking belief! The only relief is benadryl, which puts me to sleep and gives me a hangover effect the next morning. I feel like I have some horrible disease.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:19 AM Original message

Have you been to the doc?

Benadryl? You mean, take-one-spoon-of-me-and-not-wake-up-until-the-next-day? Man, that stuff knocks me out!

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:21 AM Response to Original message

62. no, I'm too cheap to go to the doc

I am waiting until I am living with my husband near the army base and can go for free. Although, the cost in benadryl is probably higher than if I just went to the damn doctor months ago!

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:22 AM Response to Reply #62

64. That makes sense.

But if you get worse, don't say I didn't tell you so!

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huellewig (700 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:53 AM Response to Original message

41. I can't sleep...

...so I decided to switch my PC to Linux. The installation was a snap. And I'm very surprised at how many good applications came with it. Goodbye spyware and and other nasties. Now I need to figure out how to share files with my Macintosh. Multiple computers, I'm such a nerd.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 02:54 AM Response to Reply #41

42. You're not a nerd, but

I have NO CLUE what you're talking about. Hear that whisping sound? That's your post going over my head.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:11 AM Response to Original message

47. THIS IS SAD PEOPLE! WAKE UP!!

Come on, last night we were up to 115 posts. Either everyone's too exhausted or everyone's being shy. *giving the evil glare*

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:14 AM Response to Reply #47

49. I'm shy

Well-known DU fact.

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:15 AM Response to Reply #49

51. now we're at 52

Edited on Wed Apr-14-04 03:16 AM by ZombyWoof :bounce: Make that edit to 52...

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:16 AM Response to Reply #51

54. 52. Almost half-way!

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:17 AM Response to Reply #51

55. I would've posted more

but I was too fascinated by the American Idol board discussing Dubya and Muslims

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:18 AM Response to Reply #55

56. lol amusing isn't it?

At least SOME of them know how much of an idiot he really is.

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:19 AM Response to Reply #56

60. maybe I can get out of the 700 club tonight too

:shrug:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:25 AM Response to Reply #60

72. GOOD LUCK! I got out of the 200!

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:28 AM Response to Reply #55

79. Who

sings better, Dubya or Muslims?

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:32 AM Response to Reply #79

84. is there any doubt?

Dubya can't even speak well.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:48 AM Response to Reply #84

99. my guess

is he won't be the next American Idol.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:16 AM Response to Reply #49

53. Somehow I'm doubting that.

You don't seem to have a problem posting! :)

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:19 AM Response to Reply #53

59. I have serious posting problems

First, there is the cup of coffee between my hand and the mouse. Then there is the decision on what to eat. Oh yeah, and it helps to boot up the computer first, after staring at it for 30 minutes. And you say I have no problems posting! If you only knew... x(

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:20 AM Response to Reply #59

61. Those are simple problems.

Move the coffee cup. Eat whatever takes less time to fix, and stop being lazy and just hit the button! *rolling eyes* You'd think you were trying to do brain surgery. hehe

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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:22 AM Response to Reply #61

65. That explains the scalpel in my pencil holder!

Was wondering where I put that... :dunce:

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:23 AM Response to Reply #65

68. don't give me any ideas

on how to make this damn itching go away

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:27 AM Response to Reply #68

76. *sends you a backscratcher*

Makes it easier to reach places.

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:29 AM Response to Reply #76

80. but it is only my legs and arms

too easy to reach, so I scratch until it bleeds. UGH! LITTLE... BUMPS... ON... LEGS... DRIVING... ME... CRAZY!!!! :mad: :crazy: :silly: :argh:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:30 AM Response to Reply #80

81. STOP SCRATCHING!

Put alcohol on it? That's what I put on mosquito bites, but then again not sure if it'll burn in your case.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:35 AM Response to Reply #68

87. you could

put chicken poop on it. It won't make the itch go away but you sure as hell wouldn't wanna touch it.

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:38 AM Response to Reply #87

88. don't have any chickens

but I have a parakeet and cats. On second thought...ewwww!

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:39 AM Response to Reply #87

89. EWWWWWWWW

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:45 AM Response to Reply #89

93. LOL

that was bad huh? It came from an old saying my grandmother used to say when we had chapped lips. needless to say it was meant to keep us from licking our lips.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:46 AM Response to Reply #93

96. That'd keep me from licking my lips!

And from eating dinner for the next two months!

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:26 AM Response to Reply #65

75. HAHAHA

Shy?!?! WHATEVER!!!

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The Traveler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:22 AM Response to Reply #47

66. Huh? What?

**robg rises from his comfy bed. His wife's hand reaches blindly for the rubber mallet** Oh .. yer awake again! Hiya Blondie.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:27 AM Response to Reply #66

77. Hey Robg!

Wasn't sure if you'd make it in tonight/this AM. How's it going?

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The Traveler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:32 AM Response to Reply #77

83. Been corresponding

With some young people in Iraq. More than a little interesting. My roomie's car has bad front bearings, so I got to tear his front end apart this evening. Lotsof fun. (Shameless gearhead here.) My plan is to purchase a couple extra parts from a junk yard and hand them to him when the job is done and say, "Dunno what these are, but I'm sure they're not important."

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:35 AM Response to Reply #83

86. How are they doing over there?

How are they holding up? Would really like to do that myself. (pretending I know what bearings are) Uh huh. Sure. Sounds like a blast! :) You know he's going to flip out on you, right?

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The Traveler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:40 AM Response to Reply #86

90. Flipping out

My Iraqi aquaintances are freaking, as you can well imagine given recent events. As for my roomie .. won the Bronze Star twice in Nam, totally unflappable kinda dude ... completely clueless mechanically. He will totally flip. At last! At last! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:41 AM Response to Reply #90

91. I can't imagine.

I wouldn't have any clean underwear left, that's all I'm saying. lol You are cruel, cruel, cruel.

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The Traveler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:45 AM Response to Reply #91

94. Cruel?

Hey ... I'm saving him about $500! He'll get over it and the wife will be standing by with shock paddles just in case his heart trips out! :evilgrin:

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:46 AM Response to Reply #94

97. hehe

Isn't she glaring at you yet? I would be!

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The Traveler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:52 AM Response to Reply #97

101. Shes threatening me with that damn rubber mallet again ...

A sure cure for insomnia, that. In truth, she's sound asleep about three feet away. She's really cool ... former Victoria's Secret model, major gearhead. She taught me how to weld.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:53 AM Response to Reply #101

103. Awesome!

How long have you guys been together? Vicky Secret? AH! My fav place, ever!

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Rocinante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:18 AM Response to Original message

57. OK

I woke up just to post this. Now I'm going back to bed.:P

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:23 AM Response to Reply #57

69. hehe! THANK YOU!

and btw, did you get your message I sent you?

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Rocinante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:25 AM Response to Reply #69

73. Yep

check your messages.:-)

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:28 AM Response to Reply #73

78. Gotcha!

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Seldona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:44 AM Response to Original message

92. Listening to Rhandi Rhodes show.

And waiting for the sleeping pills to kick in. heh

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:45 AM Response to Reply #92

95. Uh oh.

You know it's a bad case when you have to result to the pills. Hope ya catch some Zzzzzz soon.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 03:59 AM Response to Original message

106. my dog is such a coward

its raining and he's laying so close to me that we're gonna morph into one.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:00 AM Response to Reply #106

108. You should cuddle with him!

Make him feel special. lol

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:02 AM Response to Reply #108

110. Ha

he's too big and he slobbers

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:01 AM Response to Reply #106

109. one of my cats does that

he can't seem to cuddle up close enough. Right now he is on my lap, dead to the world.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:05 AM Response to Reply #109

111. my dog tries to

get in my lap but he's like 80 pounds.

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:07 AM Response to Reply #111

115. your legs would fall asleep

it's bad enough that this particular cat is about 13-14 pounds. He also doesn't like when I type, he tries to push the keyboard away.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:09 AM Response to Reply #115

117. not to mention

ummmm n/m

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:12 AM Response to Reply #117

120. it is too early (or late?) for me to figure out

what you are hinting at... please elaborate.

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:17 AM Response to Reply #120

123. numb

lap in males is not a good thing

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:19 AM Response to Reply #123

124. LOL

gotcha

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:06 AM Response to Reply #109

113. They make it look so easy! BAH!

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:11 AM Response to Original message

119. CONGRATS GUYS!

We surpassed last night's thread! WOO HOO!

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:25 AM Response to Reply #119

127. did you go to sleep after that happened?

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:27 AM Response to Reply #127

129. lol unfortunately, no.

I don't get off work for another 4 hours. Pulled 10.5 tonight. How about you? How ya holding up?

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:31 AM Response to Reply #129

134. you are at work?

I'm staying up until I decided to go into work. At least I have that luxury... I can go to work when I feel like it.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:33 AM Response to Reply #134

136. You suck!

Not really, but yeah. What do you do?

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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:40 AM Response to Reply #136

138. research

I just finished my Master's and I still work at the college.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:41 AM Response to Reply #138

140. Very cool!

I'm jealous!

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huellewig (700 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:28 AM Response to Original message

130. Oh Crap!

My level of boredom has reached new levels. I started drinking. Now don't get me wrong. I love the bottle. I would drink if I was entertained. Hold on to your hats, my boredom has pushed me to try and make music with garageband. This is going to get ugly folks. I don't do music. If your lucky I will not post links to the crap I make. If I did you just know you would be so tempted to click them.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:29 AM Response to Reply #130

132. Yes, I would listen, listen listen.

After all, we're bored too!!

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huellewig (700 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:55 AM Response to Reply #132

147. It's really bad..

I'm a bad son, brother, boyfriend, lover, student, speller, ect.. The thing I suck at most is music. Click the link for my favorite band. motorleague.ram If my favorite band sucks that much just imagine what I can do. Sorry, the mp3 links are broken. So Real it is. Buffering..Buffering..

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:58 AM Response to Reply #147

151. Uhhh, cheer up!!!

NOW

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huellewig (700 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 05:15 AM Response to Reply #151

153. I'm totally happy.

Posting shit like that makes me laugh. I'm very shellfish. I'm just looking to entertain myself (and learn some new info). If anyone gets anything out of it, then BONUS.. If that confused you as much as it did me then send me a pm and I will dig through the mess while sober..

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Champ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:47 AM Response to Original message

141. Play video games, eat ramen noodles, browse online

But today is different. I had a bad yesturday plus I am sick, sore throat(those are the worst to deal with).

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:47 AM Response to Reply #141

142. Ramen noodles will be the death of me.

Chicken or beef??

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Champ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:50 AM Response to Reply #142

143. Hot Chili flavor

:9

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:54 AM Response to Reply #143

146. Hmmmm

Never tried that kind before! Haven't even seen it in the store!

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Champ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:56 AM Response to Reply #146

148. Well keep looking it's good

Oh, and I almost have as many posts as you. :P

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:58 AM Response to Reply #148

150. Psh!

Bring it onnnnn! :spank:

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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:57 AM Response to Original message

149. well I'm off to bed

night all, its been fun. now to get the dog slobber off me.

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BlondieK143 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Apr-14-04 04:59 AM Response to Reply #149

152. Goodnight! Thanks for entertaining me!

:)

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