Corwood, I'm glad they are ok and I'm sorry the visit was so unpleasent. Grandmazillas are profoundly irritating.
I've got to say, this convinces me further that the Atchafalaya bridge is a mini-version of hell. I HATE that bridge.
Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sarameg - Jul 31, 2006 4:06:01 am PDT #9442 of 10002
Beverly - Jul 31, 2006 4:06:18 am PDT #9443 of 10002
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Friend used to have five personal days a year. Their boss allowed them to call in scared, silly, well, grumpy, etc. In fact, she encouraged it, and awarded bonus points for invention.
Corwood, how horrific. But speaking as one who was drawn back into family proximity after I thought I'd escaped it, I'd say stall as long as you can on moving closer. I do hope your FiL can help with the insurance claim, though. Aside from scaring them badly, it has to be a crippling feeling of helplessness for them.
Ailleann - Jul 31, 2006 4:14:29 am PDT #9444 of 10002
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
Megan, much peace and ~ma for you and yours.
Corwood, that's such a kick in the pants for your family. It boggles my mind that someone who has insurance can have their car burst into flame and the insurance company say it's not covered. Such asshattery.
So Steph's gonna be in Cbus with Cashmere, and I'm going to be in NW Ohio. Sad now. Seekrit message to Cash: Any interest in trying to see 5 Children and It at the Drexel kids' shows?
brenda m - Jul 31, 2006 4:14:46 am PDT #9445 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I left my boss a note yesterday that I was going to be in at noon, but I think I may go in at the regular time anyway.
Laura - Jul 31, 2006 4:23:30 am PDT #9446 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
{{Corwood}} Yikes. I'm relieved to hear that the people are ok. What Cindy's mom said about insurance companies. Snerk.
My family didn't give me a hard time about the extended nursing but strangers gave me bad looks. This could be because my 2 year old looked 5. My mother was convinced we'd never get the boys out of our bed. The boys @@ over that one. What Beverly said about keeping your distance.
Tom Scola! It's going to be hot hot hot in NY this week. I say you should hop on a bus and come to the Adirondacks to chill. (I'm looking at you too msbelle) NYCistas should make a field trip to Casa Holt! All the comforts of a dilapidated summer cottage, but cool without A/C.
Jesse - Jul 31, 2006 4:33:31 am PDT #9447 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I had real sick days in the beginning of June for the cat thing. This seems like maybe I should go in...
Two months! A day off every two months is fine!
I am sad that I have to come to my office to cool off this week instead of the Adirondacks.
I am also sad that I was pretty late this morning and of course ran into the new boss on my way in the door.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 31, 2006 4:36:56 am PDT #9448 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Well, I just got an email from the other secretary saying that it is really slow and not to bother coming in. And now I am all sweaty because I just cleaned a radiator. It is really hard to clean a radiator, and I suspect it hasn't been cleaned since this apartment was actually a house. There was enough cat hair to make, like 17 cats!
Jesse - Jul 31, 2006 4:41:48 am PDT #9449 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
That's that, then. Good!
flea - Jul 31, 2006 4:59:04 am PDT #9450 of 10002
information libertarian
I'm sorry for your family's trauma, Corwood, and I am hoping the insurance company is just being dim and can be brought to reason.
As for your mother, I know enough evangelical Christian homeschooling crunchy granola mothers from La Leche League to know that plenty of religious conservatives don't believe that extended breastfeeding makes you gay, but rather, strengthens and nurtures your family. You need to get some of those ladies to drop in on her.
Laura - Jul 31, 2006 5:04:55 am PDT #9451 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
Yay for personal days!
SIL that lives in Staten Island will be driving up for a visit with nephew at some point. (remind self to call her) I might have to ride back with her and play a day in the city and take a train back. Some day when it isn't supposed to be over 90. I know it is often over 90 at home, but Delray Beach smells better than NYC in the summer. Seriously.