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NaNu NaNu! niKa I know, Rhino I know (and Simonzelotes, Fellowshipper, Excathedra, TomTuttle, etc.), BUT who are YOU?

sure... those that don't have to pay for season tickets... which will go up how much per year? btw, umpires will be yelling PLAY BALL in less than an hour on the first Cactus League 2007 games! (does the Grapefruit League start today also?)

Lyrics for: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) I was tired of my lady We'd been together too long Like a worn-out recording Of a favorite song So while she lay there sleeping I read the paper in bed And in the personal columns There was this letter I read "If you like Pina Coladas And getting caught in the rain If you're not into yoga If you have half a brain If you'd like making love at midnight In the dunes on the Cape Then I'm the love that you've looked for Write to me and escape." I didn't think about my lady I know that sounds kind of mean But me and my old lady Have fallen into the same old dull routine So I wrote to the paper Took out a personal ad And though I'm nobody's poet I thought it wasn't half bad "Yes I like Pina Coladas And getting caught in the rain I'm not much into health food I am into champagne I've got to meet you by tomorrow noon And cut through all this red-tape At a bar called O'Malley's Where we'll plan our escape." So I waited with high hopes And she walked in the place I knew her smile in an instant I knew the curve of her face It was my own lovely lady And she said, "Oh it's you." Then we laughed for a moment And I said, "I never knew." That you like Pina Coladas Getting caught in the rain And the feel of the ocean And the taste of champagne If you'd like making love at midnight In the dunes of the Cape You're the lady I've looked for Come with me and escape repeat chorus twice and fade out

don't let the bed bugs bite!

Hey Jood, It looks like, based on his (out there) statement above (quoted below) -- -- "the child" (out there) didn't go away. And apparently, he's proud of it. and Jood, you're soooooooo cute when you're angry. Rightfully so!

NO ONE, young man, was making decisions for Dot. You presume too much. AND you speak out of turn when suggesting YOU know better than others. By all means, you are the expert on you. Otherwise, a word to the wise.

that might NOT work...

A lovely garden for a lovely Jardinero! Hope it's a happy one for you and yours

Perhaps we should let the stRanger speak for himself. <_<

Don't BET on it. :P

Ummm... did you see what them goofy 11th corpse are trying to do? Honestly! :P

U 2 kiddo! And I have seen girls scouts at the local grocery store set up to sell those yummy baked treats... thankfully, I had eaten lunch before going to the store, so I had no problem smiling, saying "no thank you" and walking on by. Make no mistake, though, I'm not "dieting"... I just snack on apples (or other in-season fruit), low fat yogurt, and sometimes instant oatmeal (good for cholesterol, ya know) and I treat myself by putting a small bit of real maple syrup on the oatmeal. yummmmmmm! Anyway, I'm feeling good and shaping up (slowly but surely). And TommyStrange... ... do you like getting caught in the rain?

Average summer electric bill/mo could easily top $200.00 and depending on other factors (such as shade trees or lack thereof/pool/how well insulated your home is/how frequently kids (or anyone else) might go in and out) could exceed $400.00 without a whole lot of effort. When I had a regular single family, one-story, two BR/two BA detached house, I sometimes exceeded $150. BUT evap coolers can help a lot, except during the more humid summer months (monsoon runs roughly mid-July to mid-Sept). And in that house, my property tax bill was about $90/mo.

Oh? But do you like Pina Coladas?

Can you stand the HEAT? Well, I live in a retirement community on an Indian Reservation (right next door to Snottsdale, er, Scottsdale). I do NOT have a mortgage, and my property tax bill last year was less than $100 (yes, one hundred dollars). However, 10 miles north, in newer Scottsdale areas, lots of celebrities, plenty of professional athletes... they, of course, pay much more in property taxes than I do. BUT with that comes a whole lot of population growth, serious traffic problems, strained infrastructure, plenty dirty air (I know, as does just about every metropolitan area in the US), drought conditions (and impending water shortages)... but the winters are nice! ;) Oh yeah... and what we don't pay in property taxes, we start to make up in summer electric bills... :blink:

P-Mosh, I hope you don't mind me proofing and correcting your text above. Clearly, YOU are an expert in what YOU can offer... but I'm thinking you haven't met most of us (and certainly not me), so, you apparently misspoke when you projected your SELF-expertise to apply your judgement to what others (including me) have experience from which to offer insights. (And YES, I'm being polite, but if necessary, that is, if I'm not being clear enough for you, I'd be happy to be more blunt, direct, and specific).

Trees budding here too... Ash trees and, of course, my Indian Rosewood (aka Sissou tree). Spring training games start Thursday. Across the street, there were some pretty loud and rambunctous birds apparently having a good time in an Orange tree. Citrus should start blossoming within a week to 10 days (because we had some colder nights than usual, it might take a little longer). AND just about the sweetest springtime fragrance is that of Orange Blossoms...

Just because YOU are not in the midst of it all doesn't mean your suggestion is unreasonable. I've not been in THAT particular situation, but I have been in situations where community/neighborhood organizing could and did make a major positive difference, caused the situation to change, that is. Moving out of that neighborhood (Dot's) is premature and if THAT is the only reason, not a good idea. IF Dot has other reasons to move out (like, someplace in particular wanting to go, because of whatever that place has to offer that Dot and family need/want) then fine. But to just give up and move out is to declare that you've lost. And moving out just to escape can be hard to keep from prospective buyers... which then has a negative impact on property values. IF and ONLY if the situation becomes completely helpless and hopeless would moving just to escape be the best choice. But at this stage, it's not likely they are without the power to change their neighborhood for the better. P-Mosh, we've been over this territory already. It sounds like you have pretty much accepted a defeatist perspective. That's unfortunate, because organizing neighborhoods/communities doesn't have to be overwhelmingly hard. In fact, the whole idea is to get others to join with you. THEN it becomes a very rewarding endeavor from many angles.

Yeah... I understand. You could see how he could have done so much better with his life as he grew up, made choices... it's hard not to have some anger. Because you only wanted the best for him (and them).... I sorta feel some of this with my daughter (who I haven't seen in more than two years/haven't heard her voice for more than a year and a half... and now she's having substantial trouble with school). Perhaps you could think about why you're angry with him... maybe it IS because you love him... and if you can focus that energy into a more compassionate way to think about him... anyway... even if my suggestion is off base (and if so, I apologize), I'll be thinking good things, praying for you and them... truly sad, tragic.

Ain't THAT the truth! (yes, it IS the truth)

He/she who has eyes to see and ears to hear... will know that Jonny Lingo(ers) here watching your every move... ! :ph34r:

sew wuz eye :P

look who's talking starring alfakat travolta! :dance::dance:

what you say!? 44 IS young... don't grow old in your mind too early, eh! Sorry to hear about the heart achey situation. Any time someone has lied to you in such a way, it's a real kicker when you find out. Hopefully, you have a good (non-cyber) support system... but even if not, you have good friends here. And with a good support system, you'll get through this soon. :) Wish I had better insight... but can just really let you know I understand. Yikes! Not someone worth ANYONE'S vote!!! Your ability to be honest with yourself and your friends is very valuable indeed. Obviously, that bozo had some serious self-esteem issues that he managed by overinflating himself in the eyes of others. Pretty soon, you'll be VERY thankful you found out before wasting ANY more time with him.