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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:46 PM
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shit. I got a little buzzed and sent a link of my journal to my parents...
Edited on Sat Mar-18-06 08:55 PM by Tom Yossarian Joad
They're in their 80's and Dem...

But do i really want them to see where I'm at?

The thing about my sister has me most worried.

It's done, any suggestions?
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:47 PM
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1. Blame it on Skinner
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:48 PM
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4. LOL.... Thanks, you owe me a new keyboard and LCD...
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:55 PM
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7. Send the bill to Skinner
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:56 PM
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9. LOL! That's the ticket! I'll sue!
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:08 PM
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16. OMG!
:rofl:
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MissB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:47 PM
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2. Don't drink and drive a computer?
Ask the admins to delete the appropriate journal entry?
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johnfunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:29 PM
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27. REWRITE! Find someone who types FAST...
I feel your pain. Pressed the "send" button erroneously on more than one occasion!
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:48 PM
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3. Can you edit your journal? I realize that's the chicken shit way out
but it's all I can think of, other than going for a visit and deleting that email before they read it!
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:50 PM
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6. Already did that.....
Edited on Sat Mar-18-06 08:54 PM by Tom Yossarian Joad
There's nothing I wouldn't stand behind...


But I'm still scared shitless.
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havocmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:04 PM
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13. Calm down. Your parents might actually be proud of you
You wanna know fear? My daughter reads DU! And once in a great while, she posts. Gads, she can look any day and see what I am up to. She still loves me.

Parents sometimes suprise! They might be stranger than you even. Give em the benifit of the doubt. As a parent, sometimes the hardest thing we do is not laugh until the 'kids' are outta earshot. We often run a good bluff ;)
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:48 PM
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5. You know
I think your parents will understand.
Parents aren't as fragile as you think.;)
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astonamous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:55 PM
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8. LOL...I have had that happen to me on another message board
Edited on Sat Mar-18-06 08:56 PM by astonamous
Richard Pryor's to be exact and we don't have any rules there. My mom is a Dem, but she is also a Mormon and with all the "F*ck You Mother F*ckers" on the website and some of the really nasty (and funny) things that are posted on that website, I was a little worried.

I found out my mom is a grown-up and I don't need to protect her eyes. She was actually quite entertained and felt that much closer to me because of some of my posts.

I wouldn't worry, but then of course, I don't know your family.

And I would have to agree, computers and drinking don't mix.

Trudy
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:59 PM
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10. Do they really do the computer thing?
My mother is 87 and won't have anything to do with a computer. Unless they are savvy, it is likely they'll simply click on the link and look at the first offering or so and that's it. If the posting about your sister is on down the line, you probably don't have a thing to worry about.

My brother is recovering from cancer surgery and I plan to send him the link to DU-he's a Dem and a veteran, and he would probably be a bit amazed at some of my posts.

Another thought-you can edit your journal and delete things you don't want them to see.
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:00 PM
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11. I tought them everything they know....
Dad prints out his emails.


Oh, I am so in trouble.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:04 PM
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12. I hope you didn't teach them to spell
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:11 PM
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17. ROFL! nt
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LynnTheDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:13 PM
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33. rotfl!!!
You are on a roll in this thread! :rofl:
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:14 PM
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34. LOL!!! That hitd too close to home!
(intentional.... This time)
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madokie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:04 PM
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14. Actually they'll probably give you a big ole hug for being the man you are
I bet your parents would only be happy to know what kind of a person you are. Party down tonight and don't worry about tomorrow and what they might think. Trust me parents have a way about them.
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:12 PM
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18. I'm going to take your advise... However, I'm older than thirty...
:toast:
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mdmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:16 PM
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21. my mom saw my du journal the other night
I wouldn't worry.
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madokie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:25 PM
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25. AAAAAHHHHEEEEE
:toast:
but nowhere near 58, right?
Ah the beauty of DU
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:31 PM
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28. Out of curiosity, I just read your journal.
Your poetry is absolutely wonderful.
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 10:00 PM
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31. Oh dear!
Quick, send them another email with a link to genealogical sites. I taught a class in genealogy for senior citizens and they loved it! Get them involved in that and they won't pay any attention to the other!
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Mz Pip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:05 PM
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15. This is funny
Edited on Sat Mar-18-06 09:05 PM by Mz Pip
I sent the link of the "Replace 'Dildo' in any movie title" thread to my Assistant District Attorney son at his work email. :eyes: WTF was I thinking?? :rofl:

Today he suggested I send all future emails to his law school alumni address. Not because he didn't want to read the stuff but because there were filters on his work email.

Oh well. He's used to his mother's bizarre sense of humor. He sent me the Osama Training Video from Family Guy, so we're pretty much on the same planet.


It will be fine. If your sister is pissed she needs to lighten up. My 86 year old in-laws hate Bushie and really love it when my LTTEs get published. :-)

Mz Pip
:dem:
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mom cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:13 PM
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19. You are a great mom!
:toast:
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:16 PM
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20. The thing about your sister shows how you miss her and
how much you cared. I thought it was touching and a loving and creative way of expressing yourself.
What's there not to like?
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:10 PM
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32. Thanks, but it still scares the hell outta me..
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:17 PM
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22. Tell them SOMEONE STOLE YOUR IDENTITY
It worked for Flip Wilson!
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CrazyOrangeCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:21 PM
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23. Oh my side !!!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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mtnsnake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:22 PM
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24. Call them now & tell them not to click on it. Tell them it's got a virus
and if they click on it every major appliance they have in the house could go up in smoke!

That should do it.:smoke:
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:28 PM
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26. Wow. That's a really good one. I'll have to save this one.
:)
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:18 PM
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35. LOL!!!
Too late.
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sandnsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:41 PM
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29. They'll be proud
Good stuff in there, love your poetry. Don't worry about it. They'll like seeing your heart.
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rowdyjesus Donating Member (11 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:49 PM
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30. I think you have no worries..
What you wrote about your sister brought me to tears. It was loving and lovely. I am sure you parents will take it in the spirit you intended. Your journal is the best I have seen and I will keep checking it out.
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CrazyOrangeCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:28 PM
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37. Without a doubt, rowdyjesus . . .
. . . that's one of the best usernames ever! ;)
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alittlelark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:20 PM
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36. PUI (Posting Under the Influence) can lead to both good and bad results.
The bad ones are 'HANG HEAD IN SHAME', and buy a breathalyzer for your computer.

The good ones open up lines of communication and understanding that NEEDED to be opened up - but were controlled and silenced in a sober state.


Your journal - from a cursory overview - seems quite sane and cool.

Bottom Line - don't worry!
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Poiuyt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:29 PM
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38. Tom, I don't know what you're worried about. I thought it was beautiful
I cried when I read the part about the dog.
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Dem2theMax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:56 PM
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39. Tom, your poetry about your sister was so moving.
I had a lump in my throat when I was done reading your posts on her. I sat here for the longest time just thinking about what you had written. You don't know me from Adam, but you really touched my heart. You honored your sister. I would think that your parents will be proud. :hug:
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 12:02 AM
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40. thank you. I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO SAY.
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