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lots of heat and ibuprofen and i am recoveringthe upside is the wife was snoozing on the couch, she went from terrified the kid was hurt to concerned about me and skipped right over mocking me for being a klutz.Nice save! Hope you feel better.
Nope, not at all.In order to get married, we had to take this "Foccus Inventory". It's 180 questions of stuff like "I agree with my future spouse with regards to how we will rear our children" You have to answer either Agree-Disagree-Uncertain. Questions cover just about everything from sex, children, religion, finances blah blah blah. At the end we're supposed to discuss our answers to make sure we're on the same page. Then we will meet with another couple and they'll flag some of our answers for us to discuss further. We took the test yesterday and meet with our "Foccus Couple" tomorrow night.
After we were done with it, future Mrs Bronkowitz says "Just so you know, I was honest about the drinking questions."
Would it be wrong to show up to this thing half cocked run for the hills?
So these two old ladies from the South go to get their portrait taken at one of those new-fangled photographer studios. After he poses them he goes under the cape thingy. One old lady says to the other "what's he gonna do under thar?". The other says "He's gonna focus". The first lady replies "bofus?"In order to get married, we had to take this "Foccus Inventory". It's 180 questions of stuff like "I agree with my future spouse with regards to how we will rear our children" You have to answer either Agree-Disagree-Uncertain. Questions cover just about everything from sex, children, religion, finances blah blah blah. At the end we're supposed to discuss our answers to make sure we're on the same page. Then we will meet with another couple and they'll flag some of our answers for us to discuss further. We took the test yesterday and meet with our "Foccus Couple" tomorrow night.After we were done with it, future Mrs Bronkowitz says "Just so you know, I was honest about the drinking questions."
In order to get married, we had to take this "Foccus Inventory". It's 180 questions of stuff like "I agree with my future spouse with regards to how we will rear our children" You have to answer either Agree-Disagree-Uncertain. Questions cover just about everything from sex, children, religion, finances blah blah blah. At the end we're supposed to discuss our answers to make sure we're on the same page. Then we will meet with another couple and they'll flag some of our answers for us to discuss further. We took the test yesterday and meet with our "Foccus Couple" tomorrow night.
After we were done with it, future Mrs Bronkowitz says "Just so you know, I was honest about the drinking questions."
Would it be wrong to show up to this thing half cocked?
We had to take one of these too, I know I still have my copy someplace. Being around the block a few times, I lied through my teeth. The priest grade them, looks at me and says "you got a perfect score, you're pretty much perfect". Then he went on to scold Mrs. SLB about things like "why are you so concerned about his gambling and drinking? Is it really that big of a problem? Does he beat you or something?"
you should have said"Well had I known you were going to do that I would have been honest about the sex questions."
@ everyone
When I meet with couples to discuss their ceremony sometimes they'll ask "Umm...you're not going to make us do counseling or anything right?" I explain to them that that typically happens when people get married in a church etc. I'm still waiting for the day when I meet a cool enough couple so that I can tell them "Nah. I figure if you've come this far you might as well just do it. That would be like having a guy who is about to jump off of a bridge fill out a survey to see if that is the right bridge to jump off of."
Every four years? Do we host some sort of albino olympics that I am not aware of?General Malaise said:I didn't realize you were in Portland, Maine. We go to Maine every 4 years and will be there summer of 2013. Assuming we're both still alive, we should cornhole.
Every four years? Do we host some sort of albino olympics that I am not aware of?General Malaise said:I didn't realize you were in Portland, Maine. We go to Maine every 4 years and will be there summer of 2013. Assuming we're both still alive, we should cornhole.
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I was actually thinking about this earlier today. I'm considering stopping "for good" in 2011 and even having my live-in boyfriend in on it so he can keep me accountable
I do remember. I owe you and GM. The reason I haven't sent it, thus far, is because I spend moost of my time on a Mac and I am still a n00b on a lot of things. Once I get the files uploaded, would you prefer CD mailed or link sent?
Every four years? Do we host some sort of albino olympics that I am not aware of?General Malaise said:I didn't realize you were in Portland, Maine. We go to Maine every 4 years and will be there summer of 2013. Assuming we're both still alive, we should cornhole.
I hate you guys.
I hear you.And by not drinking, I mean not drinking at all.
My favorite uncle went to rehab about 18 months ago and we were all somewhat shocked but ultimately proud of him. When he got out, he became somewhat of an ambassador for this place. Again, so proud.
Over Thanksgiving I learned that not only has he fallen off the wagon, he has moved out of his house. They are not getting divorced, they just don't live together. They go on dates on Wednesday and Saturday nights and church together on Sunday. The other time, he spends drinking. She doesn't want to be around him while he drinks. He doesn't want to be dangerous, so he drinks at home. The whole thing makes me sad.
But ultimately, I've known that the disease is real and in my family, and this was more of a wakeup call than anything else has ever been. I've never really had it affect anyone I know physically, but now that someone I love dearly is experiencing its effects on his marriage.... well, that gives me pause. I am, for the first time ever, in a healthy relationship and if I need to head this disease off at the pass in order to maintain it, then so be it.
Every four years? Do we host some sort of albino olympics that I am not aware of?General Malaise said:I didn't realize you were in Portland, Maine. We go to Maine every 4 years and will be there summer of 2013. Assuming we're both still alive, we should cornhole.
As backstory: Yesterday, in the midst of my misery at the Titans/Jags game, I texted Thorn a couple of things. His last text back to me, upon my informing him that I was safe in the Club Level seats, was "Thank god. You wouldn't catch me at a game when it was snowing that's for #### sure."A little earlier today, I texted him saying how proud he must be (based on theEvery four years? Do we host some sort of albino olympics that I am not aware of?General Malaise said:I didn't realize you were in Portland, Maine. We go to Maine every 4 years and will be there summer of 2013. Assuming we're both still alive, we should cornhole.
s he's gotten today). His reponse:"About snow games? "I texted back, "in a way, yes"
I did this two years ago for Leukemia. Great cause. I'm willing to pitch in when you are all set up.
I was listening to Lochloosa (sp?) last night.
Have you listened to the Deerhunter album yet? It's my favorite of the year.
SLBD and GM (and rover too) - tell me what you have and what you don't - that way I don't bombard you with 5 albums.
I burned it to a CD and put it in my car this morning. Will be listening to it in about 40 minutes.
I burned it to a CD and put it in my car this morning. Will be listening to it in about 40 minutes.
I'll try to pick up the slack. At least with regard to drinking.
I'm still boozing!
I just stopped buying beer for the house. It's nothing but brown water now. Trying to get back into shape.
We did this 14 years ago when we got married as part of the Catholic Marriage course. All of our answers matched perfectly, I did both sheets...mine is explained answer and his in short answer that basically said "what she said".Samuel L Bronkowitz said:In order to get married, we had to take this "Foccus Inventory". It's 180 questions of stuff like "I agree with my future spouse with regards to how we will rear our children" You have to answer either Agree-Disagree-Uncertain. Questions cover just about everything from sex, children, religion, finances blah blah blah. At the end we're supposed to discuss our answers to make sure we're on the same page. Then we will meet with another couple and they'll flag some of our answers for us to discuss further. We took the test yesterday and meet with our "Foccus Couple" tomorrow night.After we were done with it, future Mrs Bronkowitz says "Just so you know, I was honest about the drinking questions."Would it be wrong to show up to this thing half cocked?
gollum said:you should have said"Well had I known you were going to do that I would have been honest about the sex questions."Samuel L Bronkowitz said:In order to get married, we had to take this "Foccus Inventory". It's 180 questions of stuff like "I agree with my future spouse with regards to how we will rear our children" You have to answer either Agree-Disagree-Uncertain. Questions cover just about everything from sex, children, religion, finances blah blah blah. At the end we're supposed to discuss our answers to make sure we're on the same page. Then we will meet with another couple and they'll flag some of our answers for us to discuss further. We took the test yesterday and meet with our "Foccus Couple" tomorrow night.After we were done with it, future Mrs Bronkowitz says "Just so you know, I was honest about the drinking questions."Would it be wrong to show up to this thing half cocked?
Every four years? Do we host some sort of albino olympics that I am not aware of?General Malaise said:I didn't realize you were in Portland, Maine. We go to Maine every 4 years and will be there summer of 2013. Assuming we're both still alive, we should cornhole.
Great day in the GM thread.
I did this two years ago for Leukemia. Great cause. I'm willing to pitch in when you are all set up.
I'm not quitting altogether, just slowing down.
I know more alcoholics than I have cousins. Irish heritage at it's best. I'm not comfortable drinking for that very reason. My maternal grandparents were raging alcoholics, oh the stories...And hubbys grandfathers both had their decades of drunkenness. It's easier to quit before you NEED to.
My favorite uncle went to rehab about 18 months ago and we were all somewhat shocked but ultimately proud of him. When he got out, he became somewhat of an ambassador for this place. Again, so proud.
Over Thanksgiving I learned that not only has he fallen off the wagon, he has moved out of his house. They are not getting divorced, they just don't live together. They go on dates on Wednesday and Saturday nights and church together on Sunday. The other time, he spends drinking. She doesn't want to be around him while he drinks. He doesn't want to be dangerous, so he drinks at home. The whole thing makes me sad.
But ultimately, I've known that the disease is real and in my family, and this was more of a wakeup call than anything else has ever been. I've never really had it affect anyone I know physically, but now that someone I love dearly is experiencing its effects on his marriage.... well, that gives me pause. I am, for the first time ever, in a healthy relationship and if I need to head this disease off at the pass in order to maintain it, then so be it.
) clogging the streets of North Beach. I've never felt so old/disgusted.
Where is your sense of tradition and cultural pride? This is like an Italian claiming he's going to stop talking with his hands.I know more alcoholics than I have cousins. Irish heritage at it's best. I'm not comfortable drinking for that very reason. My maternal grandparents were raging alcoholics, oh the stories...And hubbys grandfathers both had their decades of drunkenness. It's easier to quit before you NEED to.
My favorite uncle went to rehab about 18 months ago and we were all somewhat shocked but ultimately proud of him. When he got out, he became somewhat of an ambassador for this place. Again, so proud.
Over Thanksgiving I learned that not only has he fallen off the wagon, he has moved out of his house. They are not getting divorced, they just don't live together. They go on dates on Wednesday and Saturday nights and church together on Sunday. The other time, he spends drinking. She doesn't want to be around him while he drinks. He doesn't want to be dangerous, so he drinks at home. The whole thing makes me sad.
But ultimately, I've known that the disease is real and in my family, and this was more of a wakeup call than anything else has ever been. I've never really had it affect anyone I know physically, but now that someone I love dearly is experiencing its effects on his marriage.... well, that gives me pause. I am, for the first time ever, in a healthy relationship and if I need to head this disease off at the pass in order to maintain it, then so be it.
My grandmother would be so disappointed in me. She kept a 40 in the hamper.Where is your sense of tradition and cultural pride? This is like an Italian claiming he's going to stop talking with his hands.I know more alcoholics than I have cousins. Irish heritage at it's best. I'm not comfortable drinking for that very reason. My maternal grandparents were raging alcoholics, oh the stories...And hubbys grandfathers both had their decades of drunkenness. It's easier to quit before you NEED to.
My favorite uncle went to rehab about 18 months ago and we were all somewhat shocked but ultimately proud of him. When he got out, he became somewhat of an ambassador for this place. Again, so proud.
Over Thanksgiving I learned that not only has he fallen off the wagon, he has moved out of his house. They are not getting divorced, they just don't live together. They go on dates on Wednesday and Saturday nights and church together on Sunday. The other time, he spends drinking. She doesn't want to be around him while he drinks. He doesn't want to be dangerous, so he drinks at home. The whole thing makes me sad.
But ultimately, I've known that the disease is real and in my family, and this was more of a wakeup call than anything else has ever been. I've never really had it affect anyone I know physically, but now that someone I love dearly is experiencing its effects on his marriage.... well, that gives me pause. I am, for the first time ever, in a healthy relationship and if I need to head this disease off at the pass in order to maintain it, then so be it.
GD I love(d) North Beach. You go to Vesuvio?We went to dinner and a show on Saturday evening in North Beach, which is a neighborhood of SF that has quite a few Italian restaurants, adult establishments, and bars. What we didn't realize was that we were running headlong into a "Santa Pub Crawl" that had already been going on for six hours, leading to hundreds of drunken slobs dressed up like Santa (some hotties, some
We went here and then sawGD I love(d) North Beach. You go to Vesuvio?We went to dinner and a show on Saturday evening in North Beach, which is a neighborhood of SF that has quite a few Italian restaurants, adult establishments, and bars. What we didn't realize was that we were running headlong into a "Santa Pub Crawl" that had already been going on for six hours, leading to hundreds of drunken slobs dressed up like Santa (some hotties, some) clogging the streets of North Beach. I've never felt so old/disgusted.
