Post #195,757
2/21/05 11:48:17 AM
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Barter system difficult in my line of work
Not too many people need things dissected. Might have to resort to my feminine charm and free booze.
"I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers."
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Post #195,759
2/21/05 12:03:22 PM
2/21/05 12:44:55 PM
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That plan may be workable but...
your knowledge is worth something. You could trade a few hours of carpentry in return for a few hours of tutoring someone's kids. Or taking a family for a museum tour.
Edit: Of course the plan you proposed addresses your "no sex" complaint about being single. :-P
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
Edited by ben_tilly
Feb. 21, 2005, 12:44:55 PM EST
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Post #195,915
2/22/05 9:50:51 AM
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So I talk to my neighbor Jimmy..
Me: Hey Jimmy, how'd you like to help me put up some crown molding? I'll take your kids to the museum for the day in exhange for your time.
Jimmy: Yeah, right. I dont touch crown molding.
Me: Ummm, how 'bout free booze and sex?
Jimmy: Okay, but I'm still not touching your crown molding.
So I have one problem solved. ;-).
Seriously, once my foot is healed up I think I'll just try it myself. And I'll let you all know the day I start the installation so when you hear me screaming "FUCK FUCK FUCK!!" you wont be alarmed.
"I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers."
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Post #195,923
2/22/05 10:53:34 AM
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Heh
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Post #195,929
2/22/05 11:32:18 AM
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This one has Pep! and Bite!
I think she gets to stay.
She gives us all a hard time. Also portrays an image that is not quite right. She fits right in!
Yes, I am talking third person about you, so what are you gonna do? dissect me? HA!
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Post #195,932
2/22/05 11:42:56 AM
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Can anyone cart her off to Beeps? Please?
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #195,933
2/22/05 11:46:12 AM
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The wagon train goes right past her place.
Regards,
-scott anderson
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Post #195,939
2/22/05 11:58:32 AM
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Does she play dimes?
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Post #195,950
2/22/05 12:51:01 PM
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Why dont you asked her if she is inclined to be carted off?
"I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers."
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Post #195,959
2/22/05 1:41:17 PM
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Basically...
Follow Todd's link.
I'd be inclined to think you are welcome on the caravan. Of course, if you can't stand loud, obnoxious, talks a lot people, we will have to leave Drew at home and maybe Yendor (Mike) too.
We are all different shapes and sizes, so don't be alarmed at Mike (Yendor), he just sounds mean. Scott (admin), he has a hard time not laughing, Drew (Drewk), he just sleeps in the back and we jam the brakes on and go into the rumbles strips... to make him, well snap to...
Of course, when you get to New Jersey, there is a whole nuther world to deal with.
Since July 4th is on a Monday this year, and the Party will be on July 2nd, We will be able to leave leisurely on Sunday from New Joisy.
Of course, you may not want to spend 2+ days in a care with us.
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Post #195,965
2/22/05 2:02:58 PM
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Good question
Are you inclined to be carted off to an enjoyable party with lots of free alcohol, an interesting mix of people, and a nice pool to cool off in if you're so inclined? I'm not sure what provisions are convenient to make for your children (you might have to transport them separately), but if they came they would have a pretty big crowd of other kids of various ages to play with. (And would likely not be the only kids who travelled a long way to be there.)
I wanted to establish that transportation would not be an issue before asking, but since that has been established, consider yourself asked.
There is no need to decide now, a final answer can wait until sometime in June. :-)
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,430
2/26/05 4:47:37 PM
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Thank you for the lovely invitation
Let's see how well I get along with you guys between now and then before I jump into van with the lot of you!! Also depends on work schedule, kids and the other mundane activities of daily living. Will let you know....
"I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers."
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Post #196,434
2/26/05 5:14:08 PM
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No problem
There's no hurry in deciding. If you decide to go, the more the merrier. If not, then there's always next year.
In fact I'm not entirely sure that I can make it this year (if I miss, it will be the first time in several years).
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,440
2/26/05 6:54:33 PM
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:-(
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] Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
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Post #196,443
2/26/05 7:34:23 PM
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How could you possibly miss
a Peter vs Greg match?
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Post #196,444
2/26/05 8:00:52 PM
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A what?
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Post #196,445
2/26/05 8:26:37 PM
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You just become illiterate?
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Post #196,446
2/26/05 8:35:09 PM
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Quarters or GTA-SA or ...?
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Post #196,447
2/26/05 8:36:32 PM
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Outlook vs GW
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Post #196,448
2/26/05 8:45:32 PM
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In the Cage of Death?
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Post #196,450
2/26/05 8:55:58 PM
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WITH LARGE FOAM BATS!
Standing on inner tubes!
In the pool!
OK, several for Greg!
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #196,451
2/26/05 8:57:15 PM
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:-)
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Post #196,465
2/26/05 11:08:55 PM
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Size 13 steelies vs sweaty, hairy man-boobs
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Post #196,453
2/26/05 9:28:17 PM
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Certainly not by choice!
Negotiations about baby care are, alas, not entirely under my control. :-(
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,458
2/26/05 10:31:10 PM
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Whoa!!!!!
As you have pointed out, so many times, it is ALWAYS by choice.
No matter what the decision or the outcome, you judge and choose.
You may not like the situation you are in, or the fact you have to choose, but that has nothing to do with the fact it still is a choice.
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Post #196,461
2/26/05 10:43:25 PM
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Wait...
...you mean a being with free will could *decide* to limit his or her immediate choices in order to obtain longer-term benefits?
Wow.
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Post #196,478
2/27/05 1:18:09 AM
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Zing!
Peter
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Post #196,499
2/27/05 5:41:11 AM
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True, true
The party is less important to me than my son's care.
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,508
2/27/05 8:55:10 AM
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Hate to say 'I told you so', but ...
No wait, I love to say it!
When Peter and I said that, due to family considerations, there were certin options that simply weren't possible choices, you were pretty insistent that there was always a choice. IIRC Peter said to see how you feel about it when you have kids of your own. Doesn't seem to have taken long before you're saying that your actions are "Certainly not by choice!"
I'll give you a few years to come to terms with the fact that you'll start saying things to your child you swore you never would. Welcome to the club! :-)
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Post #196,533
2/27/05 12:44:46 PM
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I'm still insistent that there is a choice
I'm also clear on what my priorities are.
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,511
2/27/05 9:28:24 AM
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Perfectly good choice
If the party affects your son's care in a detrimental way, of course you would choose your son over the party.
But now I'm trying to understand how this affect would happen.
Hmm.
Loss of father over a 2 day period.
Something tells me it won't hurt him emotionally or physically, but for all I know you've been the primary care giver, have taken him with you to work every day, and he is so superadvanced (he is YOUR son, ya know) that he's reached the development stage where separation anxiety is an issue.
Party in early July, SETI born in late November, SETI will be about 6.5 months old. Since self-awareness usually kicks in between 8-11 months, I guess it is possible.
What else?
Lack of trust of non-parent caregivers? After all, your wife is a very busy person, which means you guy juggle the care time. If you have no fall-back for someone else doing it, could be an issue. I know I trusted NO ONE with my kids other than Barb and myself for the longest time.
Cost - you make so little that the cost of the trip will cause a balancing act to fail, robbing your child of his food, shelter, and finally his college fund. Hey, if that's the case, I'm sure we could kick in for airfare. ;-}
Lack of stability of spousal unit. Since you never said a bad word about a crazy wife, I doubt that is it.
OK, I don't see it. Maybe there is some indirect aspect of SETI's care that the party will affect.
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Post #196,535
2/27/05 12:49:27 PM
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Some points that you're missing
That's the first week that my wife goes back to work. She may well need a break.
That is likely to directly follow a move to a different city, probably across the country. In which case we'll still be in boxes and won't have local friends.
We'll likely still be figuring out child care.
If Sam wasn't part of the picture, I'd have no problem with going anyways. But enough other factors are present that I may indeed be needed to take care of him.
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,544
2/27/05 2:18:44 PM
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Cross country?
But not sure yet?
Tough time, obviously can't make any real plans since so much is open.
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Post #196,576
2/27/05 10:10:27 PM
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Depends on where my wife gets a residency
And yes, it does make it hard to plan.
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,460
2/26/05 10:42:46 PM
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bring the kid
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Post #196,500
2/27/05 5:42:21 AM
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Not without my wife...
aka "the food supply" and she might wind up on the other side of the continent working the previous day. Plus she has no attachment to beeps party.
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,512
2/27/05 9:31:04 AM
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Bad option anyway
Infants should not fly unless truly required.
Inability to equalize ear pressure leads to a real possibility of ear damage.
Very scary stuff.
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Post #196,529
2/27/05 12:06:03 PM
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Yeah
And the rest of the passengers on the flight have to listen to a screaming infant for hours!
Give the poor guy a break. He's a new Daddy. It's hard work.
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Post #196,532
2/27/05 12:43:45 PM
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Too late
This boy has already flown from LA to Boston to Chicago to Indiana to Chicago to LA to Boston to LA. And was an awesome traveller.
We knew about the pressure thing and dealt with it. He travelled well.
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #196,521
2/27/05 10:19:10 AM
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link, portable food supply
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Post #195,952
2/22/05 12:52:53 PM
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I was reminded of Hannibal Lector when I read that
you'll be dissected and served up with fava beans.
"I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers."
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Post #195,949
2/22/05 12:41:41 PM
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What they're trying to do (new thread)
Created as new thread #195948 titled [link|/forums/render/content/show?contentid=195948|What they're trying to do]
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Post #195,763
2/21/05 12:26:11 PM
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Molding first, booze after</mad hatter>
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