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Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 4:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Diehard sweet iced tea fan, down here we need it cold and sweet to beat the heat! I have found that you can't add sugar to unsweetened ice tea as it doesn't melt and won't give you the same flavor. If I can't get it sweet I order a Pepsi (which was created in New Bern, NC by a pharmacist). My grandfather used to call a soft drink "Dope" which was the slang back in his day!

Lostintheglades
Member

07-10-2000

Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 7:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm right there with ya Beachcomber. When you order iced tea here...it comes sweetened..(is there any other way?) If you want it unsweetened they will usually bring you a tea bag, hot water and a cup of ice to make your own.

Edited to add that this only applies to those local restraunts where the best southern cooking is available.

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 8:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Amen Lost!

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Why is it, when I need to make two "perfect" over-easy eggs, I can't crack two eggs and land them perfectly in the pan to save my life. But if I'm cooking with two or more eggs that need to be beat once they're cracked, they'll crack open perfect every time!

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 10:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think I would ask Eggie that question Who? lol

Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 7:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who, I sure can answer you "egg" question!! (I saw your call for me in the Right Now thread..lol..)

First, you HAVE to crack ONE egg at a time!! LOL

Second, when you crack the first egg, do it at the pan edge holding the egg as low to the pan surface as you can and then gently swoop the contents of the egg as you crack and guide it softly onto the pan's surface. It takes a lot of practice, so be prepared to eat a lot of scrambled eggs until you get the motion down correctly. As Dra says, I hope this helps...




Carrie92
Member

09-15-2003

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have a major gripe - beware this could start a serious discussion, but I'm really not looking for feedback, I just need to get this off my chest.

We live in a mobile home park and our next door neighbors just moved in a few months ago. They are white, and so are we.

Yesterday, their kids were playing basketball at a nearby park and a group of kids, some of whom were black, were picking on them, and ended up following them home.

DH and I were outside and we heard a bunch of ruckus and the group of kids, who don't live in our park, were walking by and our neighbors were yelling at them that they don't even live here, they should just leave. And that's when they relayed the story to us of what had just happened at the b-ball courts.

And then, the husband says loudly enough for these kids to hear, "Damn N-words!" But, he's looking at us like we are all in agreement or like we would "understand" because we are white.

My eyes about popped out of my head, and I "Shh!"-ed him immediately. I don't need my child hearing things like that, I hope to never have to explain racism to him, but that seems like a hopeless dream. Well, the guy noticed he had offended me, I don't know if it was the look on my face, my shushing him, or my husband turning to me to see what I would do (I have been known to go OFF on people like this). He apologized immediately, and I didn't say anything. THEN he proceeds to say that those kids were calling his kids the n-word, which I find hard to believe, and starts talking about how our son had his bike stolen and they have had toys stolen from their yard too - blahblahblah. What does that have to do with it? I just walked inside.
What if those kids were white? Then he would've just called them brats or something, so why couldn't he just call those kids brats?

I should have said something, but I hate having bad relations with neighbors, and I knew he knew he had offended us... so he knows where we stand now. Believe me, if I ever hear him say that again I WILL say something, but I doubt he will do it in our presence again.

But, people like that just drive me crazy. Racism drives me crazy. Why someone's skin color and heritage should be a factor in ANYTHING is the stupidest thing in the world.

I also can't stand it when someone refers to another person by their color. Like, "This black guy/This hispanic lady at work took me out to lunch today." Why not just say, "This guy/This lady"?
Once a friend of my sister's was talking about a pastor at her church or a new teacher or something, and said, "He's black. But he's really nice." I said to her, "Why wouldn't he be?" Her face got so red! I didn't feel the least bit guilty for embarrassing her!

Anyway, I just needed to vent! Thanks!

Rupertbear
Member

09-19-2003

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Carrie, it will eventually end when more people like you and your husband instill in their children the proper values in life.

I say AMEN, to everything you have written! (((hug)))

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My gripe is against people who think it's their business to point out what they perceive as someone's short comings or faults! When someone reaches out for support and understanding, you don't tell them that they are whiney and needy!
People like that make me crazy!!!

Rupertbear
Member

09-19-2003

Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh wow...that's a real slap in the face, isn't it Annie?

I'm sorry that you know someone like that in real life!

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 9:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm just sorry it happened to someone who I think is incredible!

Weinermr
Member

08-18-2001

Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree 300% Texannie.

Citruscitygal
Member

08-07-2003

Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 10:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Texannie for saying it so well. Someone I care about has been hurt that way and it makes me angry and very sad!

Spygirl
Member

04-23-2001

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My gripe today is about women who feel the need to hover above the toilet and sprinkle pee all over the danged seat. I know I've complained about this before, but geez louise. If you feel the need to hang your butt 6 inches above the toilet seat, please recognize that your aim will be terrible and you will be required to clean up your ridiculous mess when you are finished!!!

Eliz87
Member

07-30-2001

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL Spy...I know. Makes no sense. They don't want to sit on the seat because of germs and then ending up spreading germs themselves. Eww.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 10:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That is so funny, Spy..that has always made me crazy too!

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 10:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That bugs me too Spy. But just think. If they're sprinkling it all over the seat, just think what their clothes are probably smelling like. Seems like some would have to splash on their clothes as well.

Zachsmom
Member

07-13-2000

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
wonders how spy knows they are hanging 6 inches

if you sprinkle
when you tinkle
be a sweetie
and wipe the seatie




Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 10:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL, Spygirl. I hate them damn sprinklers too.

Weinermr
Member

08-18-2001

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, I could say something about my job in a prior life which included cleaning both public and private Men's and Women's restrooms, but I won't.

Kristylovesbb
Member

09-14-2000

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 11:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, some people don't sit on the seat for other reasons according to some graffiti I once read on the bathroom wall.LOL

You might as well sit on the seat
Cause the crabs in here can jump 10 feet!

Spygirl
Member

04-23-2001

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL, Kristy!

Well, I am going to resurrect my complaint every few months in hopes of eradicating irresponsible squatters. It is just a disgusting behavior.


Rupertbear
Member

09-19-2003

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 8:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh I know what you are not revealing, Weinermeister...that the women's toilets are always, by far, the most filthy of the two!

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 8:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh dear heavens, Weinermr, me too! Oh heck, I will say something. I was on the "U-Crew" at the dining hall at college and one of my jobs was cleaning the bathrooms! One time I was in the men's room doing my thing to get the urinal clean and this hottie soccer player on whom I had a HUGE crush walked in. I'm sure I looked really sexy in my blue baseball cap and cleaning uniform wielding a scrub brush. I'm surprised he wasn't moved to ravish me on the spot!

My gripe is... well, how about that? No gripe today. Move it along, nothing to see here, folks. Life is good at this precise moment in time in my little corner of the world. I'll try to come up with a complaint for tomorrow.

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm so mad I'm spitting nails!!! The mayor in our city.....let me say it loud and clear....Anthony Massiello....has decided that the animal shelters in the city now must KILL any animal that hasn't been adopted in 5 DAYS!!!! 5 DAYS!!!! I'd like to put him in a cage and give him 5 days to live!! The ratbas----!!!!!