GM's thread about nothing (45 Viewers)

[General Malaise]

So I sent my principal an email about an hour after I got home. After I left the meeting with crazy mom she stayed to talk to him.

Me: Is there anything I need to know about the conclusion of the meeting today with Mrs. [crazy mom]? I mean am I going to have to look over my shoulder for something else or is this thing dead?

His reply: I will stop by so we can discuss it tomorrow. Really it is hard to tell. She may file a formal complaint.

My reply: That is fine. I will own up to what happened. If that is the worst thing in my file I can live with it.

Thank god I get paid the big money for this.

Plus summers off

thanks

I f'ing love these.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Those things are like cartons of smokes in a prison yard.

You're a good dad. Although you might be setting a dangerous precedent by "bribing" the teachers.

"Mr. H? Dylan brought an Uzi to school today. Nobody saw it but me and he'll deny it of course. And BTW I could really use a new lap-top. "

I'm failing to see how the bolded is backed up by your next statement.

 

[Annyong]

I have a 64% chance to get selected into the Chicago Marathon lottery.

Congratula

you actually did the math on that

 

[T Bell]

So I sent my principal an email about an hour after I got home. After I left the meeting with crazy mom she stayed to talk to him.

Me: Is there anything I need to know about the conclusion of the meeting today with Mrs. [crazy mom]? I mean am I going to have to look over my shoulder for something else or is this thing dead?

His reply: I will stop by so we can discuss it tomorrow. Really it is hard to tell. She may file a formal complaint.

My reply: That is fine. I will own up to what happened. If that is the worst thing in my file I can live with it.

Thank god I get paid the big money for this.

Plus summers off

thanks

I f'ing love these.

 

[T Bell]

I have a 64% chance to get selected into the Chicago Marathon lottery.

Congratula

you actually did the math on that

Had to round up.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

I was told there would be no math.

 

[GroveDiesel]

my kid's teacher is kinda hot. I ran into her with some of her girlfriends at happy hour. I bought them a round and told her thanks for dealing with my kid, since she can be a pain in the ###. her teacher said she hasn't had any issues and my kid has been perfectly well behaved.

I told her "just wait."

Apparently one of the better looking 20-something teachers at my wife's school ran into a problem with the wind yesterday and flashed her panties. One of her first graders saw it and called her on it. Bet that kid remembers that the rest of his life.

 

[General Malaise]

Should I post that again or is 3 enough?

I liked each one of those. And I never give out likes.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Those things are like cartons of smokes in a prison yard.

You're a good dad. Although you might be setting a dangerous precedent by "bribing" the teachers.

"Mr. H? Dylan brought an Uzi to school today. Nobody saw it but me and he'll deny it of course. And BTW I could really use a new lap-top. "

I'm failing to see how the bolded is backed up by your next statement.

Good point.

 

[General Malaise]

Have we gotten a post Wrestlemania report from Tigerfan?

I was overserved and had fun

Great production value and even though we paid $200 for tickets, we were farther away than I expected. My buddy got free $500 face value tickets from work and he said he could hardly see anything. It's insane how much money they generate. Was the single biggest revenue generating event in Superdome history. That's crazy. Ringside tickets going for like $10k. Apparently about 20% of the crowd comes in from overseas for every wrestlemania.

The serious wrestling fans we saw walking around before were your stereotypical fans....single male virgins who spent their life savings travelling to the event.

All in all, glad we went; but if it came back; wouldn't spend the money on the tickets.

Jesus Hortence Christ! This makes your purchase of ice bags look like Double E Savings Bonds. $200 for fake fighting?

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Have we gotten a post Wrestlemania report from Tigerfan?

I was overserved and had fun

Great production value and even though we paid $200 for tickets, we were farther away than I expected. My buddy got free $500 face value tickets from work and he said he could hardly see anything. It's insane how much money they generate. Was the single biggest revenue generating event in Superdome history. That's crazy. Ringside tickets going for like $10k. Apparently about 20% of the crowd comes in from overseas for every wrestlemania.

The serious wrestling fans we saw walking around before were your stereotypical fans....single male virgins who spent their life savings travelling to the event.

All in all, glad we went; but if it came back; wouldn't spend the money on the tickets.

Jesus Hortence Christ! This makes your purchase of ice bags look like Double E Savings Bonds. $200 for fake fighting?

 

[Thorn]

Have we gotten a post Wrestlemania report from Tigerfan?

I was overserved and had fun

Great production value and even though we paid $200 for tickets, we were farther away than I expected. My buddy got free $500 face value tickets from work and he said he could hardly see anything. It's insane how much money they generate. Was the single biggest revenue generating event in Superdome history. That's crazy. Ringside tickets going for like $10k. Apparently about 20% of the crowd comes in from overseas for every wrestlemania.

The serious wrestling fans we saw walking around before were your stereotypical fans....single male virgins who spent their life savings travelling to the event.

All in all, glad we went; but if it came back; wouldn't spend the money on the tickets.

Jesus Hortence Christ! This makes your purchase of ice bags look like Double E Savings Bonds. $200 for fake fighting?

Obviously shtick GB. That's more money than one of those Fathead sticker things.

 

[Henry Ford]

Have we gotten a post Wrestlemania report from Tigerfan?

I was overserved and had fun

Great production value and even though we paid $200 for tickets, we were farther away than I expected. My buddy got free $500 face value tickets from work and he said he could hardly see anything. It's insane how much money they generate. Was the single biggest revenue generating event in Superdome history. That's crazy. Ringside tickets going for like $10k. Apparently about 20% of the crowd comes in from overseas for every wrestlemania.

The serious wrestling fans we saw walking around before were your stereotypical fans....single male virgins who spent their life savings travelling to the event.

All in all, glad we went; but if it came back; wouldn't spend the money on the tickets.

Jesus Hortence Christ! This makes your purchase of ice bags look like Double E Savings Bonds. $200 for fake fighting?

I guess I should have taken the free seat I was offered up front, I'm just not really into wrestling.

 

[Osaurus]

I should never assume any period of stability at the workplace.

 

[Gadzooks]

BTW, Annyong, I think of you every time I want to scream when my daughter is being difficult. A while back you posted something about how you just have to remind yourself that they are babies and don't know what they're doing. It's pretty common sensual, but it's been really helpful for me to step back and garner the patience I need.

I always remind myself right before I'm about to drop him in a dumpster

BTW, on reread, I hope it is clear that I meant "common sensical". Stupid iPad, why don't you let me use a non-allowed English word for once.

Keep me coming!

 

[General Malaise]

I like to think that I'm going to be one of those "is my kid an #######" parents, which I think is great down the line.

Spoiler because I am about to whine/ramble/seek advice so if you don't care about kid stuff please ignore.

Spoiler

Problem is, I'm kind of that parent now. There is a marked difference between the way Romo is with our kid and the way I am. He thinks she is the most amazing thing ever and while I agree that she's awesome and the best thing to happen to us... well, I don't know. When he's gone for work, I'm a single mom 24/7 - we don't have many friends here (mostly my fault because I've been pretty miserable here and haven't wanted to put down roots) and neither of us trust her with his family. But I'm not getting the joy out of it that he seems to when he stays with her.

When he's here, he has an unending amount of patience and desire to engage her (hugs, kisses, baths, feeding, playing, etc.). They are best friends. When I am with her, I play with her and read to her and feed her and bathe her, but I feel like there's a chip or something missing. Some of it has to do with the fact that I'm trying to work enough hours during the week to keep my job in good standing, but still.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. All of this is to say that down the line, he might not be able to see her faults but I think I will (because maybe I already do?)

Spoiler

tl;dr for everyone: I don't think I've "bonded" with my kid yet and it's kind of bumming me out.

Spoiler

Don't sweat it, my friend. Right now, parenting her is a full time job that is more work than fun. When you read the tripe people post on FB about how much in love they are with their children, remember that they are posting it because they need the validation. It's perfectly normal to feel the way you feel. And I'd love to tell you that two kids means two times the joy, but that's a lie on par with SLB's crank size. The next few years are going to absolutely suck out loud. Not always and not forever, but it's going to be an awful road. Sorry to say it, but I'd rather not sugar coat what's looming.

Romo has a different bond because he spends a lot of time away and doesn't have to do the mundane tasks required to keep a bundle of joy healthy and alive that you do. I'd say this is also completely normal. Leave him with the baby for a full week sometime and then maybe compare notes. I sincerely hope he is around a bit more for you when #2 gets here because you are going to need the help and asking for it is not a sin. You're going to be exhausted.

Lastly, I didn't have a very special bond with Cooper when he was born. This dates back to the fact that his mother and I hated each other and if I'm being honest, I wanted to leave her before Cooper was born. When he got here, I think part of me blamed him for the misery in my life and there's not a day that goes by that I don't feel a bit of guilt over that. I was not a very good father to him in the first few months as I was consumed with my problems and took every opportunity I could to get out of the house. I was close to Kellen - very close - but did not have that same bond with Cooper.

However, that wasn't permanent and today, I'm probably closer to Cooper than I am to his brother. I love and adore both my sons (and Hazel) but Cooper and I have a different bond. I have no doubt that we will be tremendous friends when he's older. We are soooooooooooooooooooooo similar in genetic code that it's sometimes frightening to others who are close to us.

The point I'm crawling to is that sometimes, it takes a little time to develop bonds and what you're going through is not unusual. Don't beat yourself up. You're a great mom, a great person and a terrific friend. You don't have to be in love with your kid every second of every day. #### Facebook and all the societal 'norms' about motherhood. We're all wired differently and not all pizza comes in a straight line.

 

[luvugheys]

T Bell, teach me the ropes. I don't want to pop in and start breaking some long standing rules of etiquette. You lied about the cookies and punch so at least step to the plate and help me avoid stepping on toes here. I hold no offense so please don't feel bad.

 

[Limp Ditka]

BINGO!

 

[St. Louis Bob]

I know I'm really, really, late for an update. One is coming, I swear.

But for now, I've just got this to say:

I'm only half-way through Season 4, but it is increasingly clear to me that Saul Goodman is the best character ever to grace television. I could watch a whole episode of just him talking his way out of (or into) things.

Those things are like cartons of smokes in a prison yard.

You're a good dad. Although you might be setting a dangerous precedent by "bribing" the teachers.

"Mr. H? Dylan brought an Uzi to school today. Nobody saw it but me and he'll deny it of course. And BTW I could really use a new lap-top. "

I'm failing to see how the bolded is backed up by your next statement.

Good point.

Just remembered how he tried to bribe the Elf on a Shelf last Christmas.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Have we gotten a post Wrestlemania report from Tigerfan?

I was overserved and had fun

Great production value and even though we paid $200 for tickets, we were farther away than I expected. My buddy got free $500 face value tickets from work and he said he could hardly see anything. It's insane how much money they generate. Was the single biggest revenue generating event in Superdome history. That's crazy. Ringside tickets going for like $10k. Apparently about 20% of the crowd comes in from overseas for every wrestlemania.

The serious wrestling fans we saw walking around before were your stereotypical fans....single male virgins who spent their life savings travelling to the event.

All in all, glad we went; but if it came back; wouldn't spend the money on the tickets.

Jesus Hortence Christ! This makes your purchase of ice bags look like Double E Savings Bonds. $200 for fake fighting?

 

[Drifter]

I think I mentioned it before but if you forced me to generalize I would say that Indian (7-11, not casino) parents are the greatest.

I have this exact conversation about 3 or 4 times every year at parent/teacher conferences:

Me: Your son is doing great. He has a 99% in the class and there are no behavioral issues. He's a very positive addition to the class.

Parent: Thank you. That's very good to hear. But you be sure to let me know right away if there is any problem at all.

Me: I will do that.

Parent: No, I mean it. Let me know right away if he gives you any problem at all or if he starts to slack-off. We'll fix that right away.

Indians, born in India, have an amazing work ethic because they have a vast rotten pit of poverty gaping at their feet throughout their lives.. It's positively frightening sometimes at how hard they work.

 

[-fish-]

I think I mentioned it before but if you forced me to generalize I would say that Indian (7-11, not casino) parents are the greatest.

I have this exact conversation about 3 or 4 times every year at parent/teacher conferences:

Me: Your son is doing great. He has a 99% in the class and there are no behavioral issues. He's a very positive addition to the class.

Parent: Thank you. That's very good to hear. But you be sure to let me know right away if there is any problem at all.

Me: I will do that.

Parent: No, I mean it. Let me know right away if he gives you any problem at all or if he starts to slack-off. We'll fix that right away.

Indians, born in India, have an amazing work ethic because they have a vast rotten pit of poverty gaping at their feet throughout their lives.. It's positively frightening sometimes at how hard they work.

band name

 

[Frostillicus]

The horror.

 

[Drifter]

I like to think that I'm going to be one of those "is my kid an #######" parents, which I think is great down the line.

Spoiler because I am about to whine/ramble/seek advice so if you don't care about kid stuff please ignore.

Spoiler

Problem is, I'm kind of that parent now. There is a marked difference between the way Romo is with our kid and the way I am. He thinks she is the most amazing thing ever and while I agree that she's awesome and the best thing to happen to us... well, I don't know. When he's gone for work, I'm a single mom 24/7 - we don't have many friends here (mostly my fault because I've been pretty miserable here and haven't wanted to put down roots) and neither of us trust her with his family. But I'm not getting the joy out of it that he seems to when he stays with her.

When he's here, he has an unending amount of patience and desire to engage her (hugs, kisses, baths, feeding, playing, etc.). They are best friends. When I am with her, I play with her and read to her and feed her and bathe her, but I feel like there's a chip or something missing. Some of it has to do with the fact that I'm trying to work enough hours during the week to keep my job in good standing, but still.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. All of this is to say that down the line, he might not be able to see her faults but I think I will (because maybe I already do?)

My wife and my daughter had the exact same relationship when she was very young. It was especially hard because my wife and my son had a very deep emotional bond and my wife couldn't make it click with the daughter. I'm not sure when - sometime before she turned 3, I think - all of that changed and now both of them are much more bonded than they used to be. I think it's a chick thing, honestly.

 

[T Bell]

I think I mentioned it before but if you forced me to generalize I would say that Indian (7-11, not casino) parents are the greatest.

I have this exact conversation about 3 or 4 times every year at parent/teacher conferences:

Me: Your son is doing great. He has a 99% in the class and there are no behavioral issues. He's a very positive addition to the class.

Parent: Thank you. That's very good to hear. But you be sure to let me know right away if there is any problem at all.

Me: I will do that.

Parent: No, I mean it. Let me know right away if he gives you any problem at all or if he starts to slack-off. We'll fix that right away.

Indians, born in India, have an amazing work ethic because they have a vast rotten pit of poverty gaping at their feet throughout their lives.. It's positively frightening sometimes at how hard they work.

band name

Certainly a mosh pit name.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I like to think that I'm going to be one of those "is my kid an #######" parents, which I think is great down the line.

Spoiler because I am about to whine/ramble/seek advice so if you don't care about kid stuff please ignore.

Spoiler

Problem is, I'm kind of that parent now. There is a marked difference between the way Romo is with our kid and the way I am. He thinks she is the most amazing thing ever and while I agree that she's awesome and the best thing to happen to us... well, I don't know. When he's gone for work, I'm a single mom 24/7 - we don't have many friends here (mostly my fault because I've been pretty miserable here and haven't wanted to put down roots) and neither of us trust her with his family. But I'm not getting the joy out of it that he seems to when he stays with her.

When he's here, he has an unending amount of patience and desire to engage her (hugs, kisses, baths, feeding, playing, etc.). They are best friends. When I am with her, I play with her and read to her and feed her and bathe her, but I feel like there's a chip or something missing. Some of it has to do with the fact that I'm trying to work enough hours during the week to keep my job in good standing, but still.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. All of this is to say that down the line, he might not be able to see her faults but I think I will (because maybe I already do?)

My wife and my daughter had the exact same relationship when she was very young. It was especially hard because my wife and my son had a very deep emotional bond and my wife couldn't make it click with the daughter. I'm not sure when - sometime before she turned 3, I think - all of that changed and now both of them are much more bonded than they used to be. I think it's a chick thing, honestly.

There's a reason "Daddy's little girl" is a thing.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

I like to think that I'm going to be one of those "is my kid an #######" parents, which I think is great down the line.

Spoiler because I am about to whine/ramble/seek advice so if you don't care about kid stuff please ignore.

Spoiler

Problem is, I'm kind of that parent now. There is a marked difference between the way Romo is with our kid and the way I am. He thinks she is the most amazing thing ever and while I agree that she's awesome and the best thing to happen to us... well, I don't know. When he's gone for work, I'm a single mom 24/7 - we don't have many friends here (mostly my fault because I've been pretty miserable here and haven't wanted to put down roots) and neither of us trust her with his family. But I'm not getting the joy out of it that he seems to when he stays with her.

When he's here, he has an unending amount of patience and desire to engage her (hugs, kisses, baths, feeding, playing, etc.). They are best friends. When I am with her, I play with her and read to her and feed her and bathe her, but I feel like there's a chip or something missing. Some of it has to do with the fact that I'm trying to work enough hours during the week to keep my job in good standing, but still.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. All of this is to say that down the line, he might not be able to see her faults but I think I will (because maybe I already do?)

Spoiler

My wife and my daughter had the exact same relationship when she was very young. It was especially hard because my wife and my son had a very deep emotional bond and my wife couldn't make it click with the daughter. I'm not sure when - sometime before she turned 3, I think - all of that changed and now both of them are much more bonded than they used to be. I think it's a chick thing, honestly.

There's a reason "Daddy's little girl" is a thing.

I used to get jealous of how my boys worship their mother, I guess to be honest, sometimes I still do. Heck Cal, just came home with a "poetry" book he did for school and Mrs. SLB was mentioned in almost all of them. One of the "poems" was dedicated to her. I didn't get a single mention. Of course I know it won't be long until they do something like over flow a toilet or puke everywhere and will go running to her. Works for me.

 

[T Bell]

I like to think that I'm going to be one of those "is my kid an #######" parents, which I think is great down the line.

Spoiler because I am about to whine/ramble/seek advice so if you don't care about kid stuff please ignore.

Spoiler

Problem is, I'm kind of that parent now. There is a marked difference between the way Romo is with our kid and the way I am. He thinks she is the most amazing thing ever and while I agree that she's awesome and the best thing to happen to us... well, I don't know. When he's gone for work, I'm a single mom 24/7 - we don't have many friends here (mostly my fault because I've been pretty miserable here and haven't wanted to put down roots) and neither of us trust her with his family. But I'm not getting the joy out of it that he seems to when he stays with her.

When he's here, he has an unending amount of patience and desire to engage her (hugs, kisses, baths, feeding, playing, etc.). They are best friends. When I am with her, I play with her and read to her and feed her and bathe her, but I feel like there's a chip or something missing. Some of it has to do with the fact that I'm trying to work enough hours during the week to keep my job in good standing, but still.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. All of this is to say that down the line, he might not be able to see her faults but I think I will (because maybe I already do?)

Spoiler

My wife and my daughter had the exact same relationship when she was very young. It was especially hard because my wife and my son had a very deep emotional bond and my wife couldn't make it click with the daughter. I'm not sure when - sometime before she turned 3, I think - all of that changed and now both of them are much more bonded than they used to be. I think it's a chick thing, honestly.

There's a reason "Daddy's little girl" is a thing.

Spoiler

I used to get jealous of how my boys worship their mother, I guess to be honest, sometimes I still do. Heck Cal, just came home with a "poetry" book he did for school and Mrs. SLB was mentioned in almost all of them. One of the "poems" was dedicated to her. I didn't get a single mention. Of course I know it won't be long until they do something like over flow a toilet or puke everywhere and will go running to her. Works for me.

My son does the same thing. We got different roles, GB. My father's mentioned this to me. It's just natural and ingrained for boys (all kids really) to gravitate to their mothers. As boys get older and turn into men and then fathers I think they remember us a little more.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

My son does the same thing. We got different roles, GB. My father's mentioned this to me. It's just natural and ingrained for boys (all kids really) to gravitate to their mothers. As boys get older and turn into men and then fathers I think they remember us a little more.

Oh yeah, I get that GB. Right now I'm embracing my role as top whiskey drinker in the house.

 

[Sweet J]

I didn't respond, YSR, but I'd like to agree with most everything that folks have said here. My kids are 13 and 10, and it is AMAZING how much my relationship with each of them has changed through the years. I adored them when they were young, but never really. . . bonded with them until the last few years. In particular, my son, who is a ####### hoot. You will find your stride with your daughter. Don't try and rush it, because a few years from now (when you do have that "bond"), you will be looking back at old pictures of her, and you don't want to be saying to yourself "man, I wish i appreciated that age more. . ." There is a ton to appreciate. But there is a ton that sucks too. And those two things can both occure. You aren't crazy to feel both feelings.

Anyway, I also agree in spades with this:

The point I'm crawling to is that sometimes, it takes a little time to develop bonds and what you're going through is not unusual. Don't beat yourself up. You're a great mom, a great person and a terrific friend. You don't have to be in love with your kid every second of every day. #### Facebook and all the societal 'norms' about motherhood. We're all wired differently and not all pizza comes in a straight line.

 

[T Bell]

Yeah, the Facebook stuff in particular drives me nuts. Even friends I like who over-post on FB (and there's one couple in particular I'm thinking of right now) drive me batty.

With regards to people like that, don't ever assume that everything's as shiny and happy as they're depicting because they're picking and choosing what to post, and they're certainly not posting the bad stuff. In fact, it's often those people who are constructing a fictional narrative because reality is so sucky.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

So I sent my principal an email about an hour after I got home. After I left the meeting with crazy mom she stayed to talk to him.

Me: Is there anything I need to know about the conclusion of the meeting today with Mrs. [crazy mom]? I mean am I going to have to look over my shoulder for something else or is this thing dead?

His reply: I will stop by so we can discuss it tomorrow. Really it is hard to tell. She may file a formal complaint.

My reply: That is fine. I will own up to what happened. If that is the worst thing in my file I can live with it.

Thank god I get paid the big money for this.

Plus summers off

thanks

I f'ing love these.

I dont get it. (Im not very smart).

 

[luvugheys]

I didn't respond, YSR, but I'd like to agree with most everything that folks have said here. My kids are 13 and 10, and it is AMAZING how much my relationship with each of them has changed through the years. I adored them when they were young, but never really. . . bonded with them until the last few years. In particular, my son, who is a ####### hoot. You will find your stride with your daughter. Don't try and rush it, because a few years from now (when you do have that "bond"), you will be looking back at old pictures of her, and you don't want to be saying to yourself "man, I wish i appreciated that age more. . ." There is a ton to appreciate. But there is a ton that sucks too. And those two things can both occure. You aren't crazy to feel both feelings.

Anyway, I also agree in spades with this:

The point I'm crawling to is that sometimes, it takes a little time to develop bonds and what you're going through is not unusual. Don't beat yourself up. You're a great mom, a great person and a terrific friend. You don't have to be in love with your kid every second of every day. #### Facebook and all the societal 'norms' about motherhood. We're all wired differently and not all pizza comes in a straight line.

I have an 11 year old daughter. I look back at my two older sisters and one got really close to my dad and one didn't. I have yet to "bond" with my daughter. I hope it happens someday, but who knows?

You never know, you know?

 

[luvugheys]

Obviously I have no idea how to quote correctly.

 

[T Bell]

So I sent my principal an email about an hour after I got home. After I left the meeting with crazy mom she stayed to talk to him.

Me: Is there anything I need to know about the conclusion of the meeting today with Mrs. [crazy mom]? I mean am I going to have to look over my shoulder for something else or is this thing dead?

His reply: I will stop by so we can discuss it tomorrow. Really it is hard to tell. She may file a formal complaint.

My reply: That is fine. I will own up to what happened. If that is the worst thing in my file I can live with it.

Thank god I get paid the big money for this.

Plus summers off

thanks

I f'ing love these.

I dont get it. (Im not very smart).

It's a masonic thing. Don't worry about it.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

Ahh just now scrolled over and saw it. Viewing on mobile.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Yeah, the Facebook stuff in particular drives me nuts. Even friends I like who over-post on FB (and there's one couple in particular I'm thinking of right now) drive me batty.

With regards to people like that, don't ever assume that everything's as shiny and happy as they're depicting because they're picking and choosing what to post, and they're certainly not posting the bad stuff. In fact, it's often those people who are constructing a fictional narrative because reality is so sucky.

Sorry

Ahh just now scrolled over and saw it. Viewing on mobile.

Also, nice to see you around Sweet J.

 

[T Bell]

Yeah, the Facebook stuff in particular drives me nuts. Even friends I like who over-post on FB (and there's one couple in particular I'm thinking of right now) drive me batty.

With regards to people like that, don't ever assume that everything's as shiny and happy as they're depicting because they're picking and choosing what to post, and they're certainly not posting the bad stuff. In fact, it's often those people who are constructing a fictional narrative because reality is so sucky.

Sorry

No you're not.

Actually it's not you - not even close. At least half the time you're laughing at you and your family's foibles, and that's awesome. It's the "shiny, happy people" bit that bugs me.

 

[krista4]

Jesus, I actually had to work for several hours today, and now I come in to 5-6 full new pages? Summary?

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Yeah, the Facebook stuff in particular drives me nuts. Even friends I like who over-post on FB (and there's one couple in particular I'm thinking of right now) drive me batty.

With regards to people like that, don't ever assume that everything's as shiny and happy as they're depicting because they're picking and choosing what to post, and they're certainly not posting the bad stuff. In fact, it's often those people who are constructing a fictional narrative because reality is so sucky.

Sorry

No you're not.

Actually it's not you - not even close. At least half the time you're laughing at you and your family's foibles, and that's awesome. It's the "shiny, happy people" bit that bugs me.

You know me GB, what you see is what you get.

 

[krista4]

ANNOUNCE:

Seattle cornhole has been set up by proninja and Mr. krista for this Saturday at 6:30 at The George & Dragon Pub in Fremont. 'ninja will be watching some sort of boring "sport" involving male models running around in circles and then flopping on the ground, and we will be making fun of him and anyone else who watches said sport.

All are welcome.

 

[T Bell]

Jesus, I actually had to work for several hours today, and now I come in to 5-6 full new pages? Summary?

*blows out*

-YSR hates her kid and hates Romo for loving her kid - also, she's pregnant again;

-Tanner is doing more harm than good to his students, but makes little money and has no political control over his job to make up for it (and he gets summers off);

- Bobby Sac was forced at gunpoint to play golf and drink beer in the bright sunshine;

- Indians (dot feather) make good students. And pianists. And line workers.

- Quinoa has a healthy prostate and a budding romantic relationship with his doc;

- We all wish that kids were as easy to raise as they were to make (unless you're infertile, in which case we wish they were as easy to raise as they are to trip);

- Sweet J promised an update but didn't deliver;

- Idiot Boxer fought in 'Nam with a platoon of centipedes;

- GM's naked-jump-parties son may not be gay, though he still could be bi or just experimenting or learning how to build a closet;

- Tiger Fan spent big money to attend a fake fight with a bunch of gullible Eurotrash who flew in for the same event;

- Facebook sucks.

 

[krista4]

TPW to Bobby Sac, by the way.

 

[-fish-]

ANNOUNCE:

Seattle cornhole has been set up by proninja and Mr. krista for this Saturday at 6:30 at The George & Dragon Pub in Fremont. 'ninja will be watching some sort of boring "sport" involving male models running around in circles and then flopping on the ground, and we will be making fun of him and anyone else who watches said sport.

All are welcome.

I will be in the white trash hell known as the Great Wolf Lodge, where the children have mullets and the women have bad tattoos.

 

[Drifter]

ANNOUNCE:

Seattle cornhole has been set up by proninja and Mr. krista for this Saturday at 6:30 at The George & Dragon Pub in Fremont. 'ninja will be watching some sort of boring "sport" involving male models running around in circles and then flopping on the ground, and we will be making fun of him and anyone else who watches said sport.

All are welcome.

A soccer bar? If the Sounders are playing it will be very crowded. I'm taking a sailing class Sat but we'll see if the wife is willing to accompany me out. If she's not I likely won't be able to sell a full weekend of non presence

 

[krista4]

ANNOUNCE:

Seattle cornhole has been set up by proninja and Mr. krista for this Saturday at 6:30 at The George & Dragon Pub in Fremont. 'ninja will be watching some sort of boring "sport" involving male models running around in circles and then flopping on the ground, and we will be making fun of him and anyone else who watches said sport.

All are welcome.

A soccer bar? If the Sounders are playing it will be very crowded. I'm taking a sailing class Sat but we'll see if the wife is willing to accompany me out. If she's not I likely won't be able to sell a full weekend of non presence

OK, let us know.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

American professional soccer? What, no Mexican League baseball games that day?

 

[luvugheys]

Did you guys get unpinned? This was always the great thread in the sky to me. Now it's kinda like the "meh" thread down by the river. Not nearly as cool in my opinion, so talk to who you need to talk to and get it re-pinned asap. .

I don't even respect myself anymore when I try to post here. I almost feel ashamed.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Mrs. SLB's GB is getting a divorce. Sad for sure, kids are involved. Here's what I don't understand. SHE MARRIED A GUY IN THE NAVY. He's gone like 10.5 months out of the year. Now she's sad that they have grown apart. The daughter of a GB did this a couple of years ago too. I think he hopped on a sub 2 days after they got married, was gone for six months got leave or whatever for a month, then was gone for six months again. Why even bother? People are stupid.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

I think I may have found the next Mrs. Fish.

Click on the "Are our lives in Jeopardy" video. Tears.