I can very honestly believe that she may not have had a clue how to turn the thing off, and believe me, schools put the fear of God into subs about "damaging technology." It wouldn't surprise me if she thought she'd cripple the computer and be responsible for the cost of the repair if she unplugged it.

I know teachers of many years that are afraid to touch the computers in their rooms - they might have said so what and risked damaging the computers, but still. The school needs to take more responsibility then it seems to be.

Now, would I want her in my school teaching my imaginary children. No, but My imaginary kids are very smart and could run circles around her.

and insent msbelle

My kids would have shown her how to shut off the monitor.

Now, would I want her in my school teaching my imaginary children. No, but My imaginary kids are very smart and could run circles around her.

This. But then, my imaginary kids probably would've been the ones to fire up the naughty websites in the first place.

My child would have disabled the popups and loaded blocking software for her. Of course he also has managed to get around every blocking software I have put on his machine. Not to get to porn, but to chat with his friends and play Warcraft when he should be doing homework. (he still hasn't managed to get around the logging)

Note that if he didn't like the teacher he might install a porn loop. But generally he is helpful dude.

Poor msbelle.

There's nobody I don't blame in this instance, including both her lawyer and the prosecutor. Stupid all around.

Yes.

After careful review of last night's 30 Rock, I have to say: bon bon, there's no way you can be Liz Lemmon, because clearly I am Liz Lemmon.

OMG, he just said "MC Scat Kat." Oh no he di'n't.

After careful review of last night's 30 Rock, I have to say: bon bon, there's no way you can be Liz Lemmon, because clearly I am Liz Lemmon.

OMG, he just said "MC Scat Kat." Oh no he di'n't.

Yes, yes he did. And I am too Liz Lemon!

got it beth, backsent. thanks.

MC Scat Kat is never good.

I am taking the cats to the vet tomorrow in a pet stroller. Similar to: [link]

I am doing some alterations tonight to make it hopefully escape proof.

I feel like it is so mock-worthy and yet, if it works, it will be such an easier way to transport them.

msbelle, hope you find something soon. And in a city where the best transport is public? A cat stroller is NOT mockworthy. What'd people prefer? Screaming insane cats assaulting them and peeing and puking rampant on the subway? Or avoiding the woman careening crazily under the burden of two losing-their-minds cats and a no-doubt laughing hysterically kid down a crowded sidewalk?

Oh, and you might try collaring them (if they don't wear collars, I can't recall) for the trip. Just in case.

Which reminds me, I really should chip my guys. Strictly indoor, but my nightmare is a maintenance person letting them out accidentally. I know nonpet people, or hell, people not me, don't get how utterly devastated I'd be to lose these guys, but I would. They may be just cats, but they are my responsibility and my therapy. When I'm having anxiety issues, front and center is coming home to my cats missing or otherwise. I have to talk myself down.