I have nothing left in me
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Originally Posted by zoso77 
Well, it's more subtle than that. And please keep in mind, I'm (partly) joking when I say what I'm about to say.
I believe Frank Underwood, if he were in your shoes dealing with the same problem, would create an environment for this kid that would be virtually impossible to exist in, leading to the kid leaving on her own. How would Underwood do that?
Maybe turning off the utilities in that part of the house. Or removing some of the furniture when she's not there. Or throwing her clothes in the trash when she's not there.
And Underwood would be stonefaced while doing all of this, displaying no emotion at all.
Does this sound incredibly amoral? Perhaps. But when confronted with someone who is inherently unreasonable and disdainful of boundaries, sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
Of course, I'm (partly) joking...
I believe Frank Underwood, if he were in your shoes dealing with the same problem, would create an environment for this kid that would be virtually impossible to exist in, leading to the kid leaving on her own. How would Underwood do that?
Maybe turning off the utilities in that part of the house. Or removing some of the furniture when she's not there. Or throwing her clothes in the trash when she's not there.
And Underwood would be stonefaced while doing all of this, displaying no emotion at all.
Does this sound incredibly amoral? Perhaps. But when confronted with someone who is inherently unreasonable and disdainful of boundaries, sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
Of course, I'm (partly) joking...
I have the new for locks ready to install!!
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Firefall,
Is she still in school? I can't remember if you have given that info. I personally know a man who pulled the cable and cut power to the TV/VCR daily after his 17 year old daughter decided to quit school.
Jaeger
Is she still in school? I can't remember if you have given that info. I personally know a man who pulled the cable and cut power to the TV/VCR daily after his 17 year old daughter decided to quit school.
Jaeger
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Firefall,
You have every right under common human decency to
get this person out of your life. If unlawful detainer is called
for, please do not delay starting the clock.
When it came time to say "no more" to the addict I
cared about-----she squawked loudly and clearly via
text to everyone in her sad little sphere.
For some technical reason----all of it CC'ed
to me. After a few hours of this banality, I texted something
to the effect of "you need to develop some modicum
of competence if you aspire to use a modern
communications device effectively----If you
feel the need to tell your 'friends' how awful I
am for shutting off the
$ spigot......
THEN KINDLY ADDRESS IT TO THEM!!!!!!"
Your good nature is being taken advantage
of, pure and simple.
Squatters squat.
You have every right under common human decency to
get this person out of your life. If unlawful detainer is called
for, please do not delay starting the clock.
When it came time to say "no more" to the addict I
cared about-----she squawked loudly and clearly via
text to everyone in her sad little sphere.
For some technical reason----all of it CC'ed
to me. After a few hours of this banality, I texted something
to the effect of "you need to develop some modicum
of competence if you aspire to use a modern
communications device effectively----If you
feel the need to tell your 'friends' how awful I
am for shutting off the
$ spigot......
THEN KINDLY ADDRESS IT TO THEM!!!!!!"
Your good nature is being taken advantage
of, pure and simple.
Squatters squat.
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Originally Posted by Twofish
Firefall,
Don't you know by now...we all love that Duck!?!
And I am "Sewious".
TF
Don't you know by now...we all love that Duck!?!
And I am "Sewious".
TF
Awwwwwwwww!
Vale is touched......but no foolish drake be he!
(Vale is old enough
to know you ladies say that to
ALL the ducks!!!!!)
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Originally Posted by Jaeger
Firefall,
Is she still in school? I can't remember if you have given that info. I personally know a man who pulled the cable and cut power to the TV/VCR daily after his 17 year old daughter decided to quit school.
Jaeger
Is she still in school? I can't remember if you have given that info. I personally know a man who pulled the cable and cut power to the TV/VCR daily after his 17 year old daughter decided to quit school.
Jaeger
I am actually cutting off cable. Trying to be more creative. Having trouble staying focused with everything, but I think Zoso77 gave some good direction..Underwood..yea...
Vale I so get your social media comment.
So many young people have no restraint, no control over themselves. They keep waiting for the next best thing.... but it will never get better because wherever they go they are still there.
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Originally Posted by Twofish
Firefall,
Don't you know by now...we all love that Duck!?!
And I am "Sewious".
TF
Don't you know by now...we all love that Duck!?!
And I am "Sewious".
TF
I think it might be because he is a swan and not a duck!!! Or he is just a shape shifting spirit of reason.
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Originally Posted by Firefall
Yes, I saw that clearly the first time I hung near the duck and his flock.
I think it might be because he is a swan and not a duck!!! Or he is just a shape shifting spirit of reason.
I think it might be because he is a swan and not a duck!!! Or he is just a shape shifting spirit of reason.
A swan! I like that!!
How regal, how graceful.......
HOW NOT VALE!!!!!!!!
Vale
(100% Duck.......adding the obligatory "and proud of it!!!!"
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Originally Posted by Vale
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A swan! I like that!!
How regal, how graceful.......
HOW NOT VALE!!!!!!!!
Vale
(100% Duck.......adding the obligatory "and proud of it!!!!"
A swan! I like that!!
How regal, how graceful.......
HOW NOT VALE!!!!!!!!
Vale
(100% Duck.......adding the obligatory "and proud of it!!!!"
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Originally Posted by Twofish
Yes 100% sweet Duck!
So proud of "our" Vale, such great support to many
of the flock!
Sewiously, thanks Vale!
TF
So proud of "our" Vale, such great support to many
of the flock!
Sewiously, thanks Vale!
TF
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Today, I am starting my book. Been planning to for a long time.
Putting my notes in some meaningful order, gathering images.
No worries it is not about AA.
It is a how to live with RA and CKD with Gout for the beginner.
Don't have a title yet, but no resources for those with high uric acid
If you eat you get sicker, if you don't eat you get sicker. If you don't take meds you get sicker, if you do, you die soon error! Sigh!
My dream is to get back to Port Hueneme where I was born. The book can help me do that.
So today because of my family here I have the motivation to start. For the moment I am dead to the cacophony around me....today is for me, because I am loved by a few.
Putting my notes in some meaningful order, gathering images.
No worries it is not about AA.
It is a how to live with RA and CKD with Gout for the beginner.
Don't have a title yet, but no resources for those with high uric acid
If you eat you get sicker, if you don't eat you get sicker. If you don't take meds you get sicker, if you do, you die soon error! Sigh!
My dream is to get back to Port Hueneme where I was born. The book can help me do that.
So today because of my family here I have the motivation to start. For the moment I am dead to the cacophony around me....today is for me, because I am loved by a few.
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Originally Posted by Firefall
Actually not all sweet! To protect their territory, they drown other males who are trying to take over their space or flock....grizzled...but I know you got the metaphor sweet little duck.... I would groom your feathers, but if you smell to good, I have you for breakfast, because, I am after all a wolf in the fire.
GULP!!!!!!!!
(Vale's epitaph)
When questioned, the wolf had no comment.
(Had the wolf commented, the feathers falling from her
mouth would have given the whole thing away!)
Port Hueneme.......you must have been a SeaBee brat.
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Originally Posted by Vale
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GULP!!!!!!!!
(Vale's epitaph)
When questioned, the wolf had no comment.
(Had the wolf commented, the feathers falling from her
mouth would have given the whole thing away!)
Port Hueneme.......you must have been a SeaBee brat.
GULP!!!!!!!!
(Vale's epitaph)
When questioned, the wolf had no comment.
(Had the wolf commented, the feathers falling from her
mouth would have given the whole thing away!)
Port Hueneme.......you must have been a SeaBee brat.
on the menu my comment is burp!
Thanks for the laugh I did laugh out loud!!!
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