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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 8:04 am
I kinda think the pony is cute! Chili, you should try to find a friend to borrow a pony from, just to play a prank on your son. War, that's exactly why I hate those commercials. The premise being you aren't a super cool parent (and your ungrateful kid will hate you) if you don't buy him the latest cool electronic gadget. Or, the only way a woman will feel loved is if you get them a diamond. I hateHateHATE the "He went to Jared" commercials. I swear, if I were in a position to get a piece of jewelry for a gift, I'd shoot the person who got it from Jared. LOL. The only commercial I get a sarcastic chuckle out of is the one where all this great electronic stuff is falling from the sky and plopping into people's laps and stuff, and someone finally finds a baby in the other room happily pounding away on an "Easy Button." Now, if that's all it takes to get some of that stuff, I say lend me your baby and your Easy Button for just a few minutes, and I'll let him pound away on it to his hear's content. Of course, as long as nobody has to foot the bill for the stuff that falls from the sky! 
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 9:37 pm
HeHehe - I laugh at myself when that "He went to Jared" commercial comes on. Each time I think of the Subway Sandwich Jared that lost all that weight! My mind is warped.
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 9:40 pm
I have to laugh at myself when that "He went to Jared" commercial comes on. I think they are talking about the Subway Sandwich Jared that lost all that weight! My mind is a bit warped.
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 9:42 pm
Hey, wait just a minute - I checked and my first post wasn't there - thought I forgotten to hit the post button - so did it again - now you understand my last sentence!
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 11:32 pm
That would be hysterical, Whoami, but not too many folk here have ponies you could borrow. LOL Although, the son that still lives at home would think I'd lost my mind. The one who always wanted a pony is 31. He already knows I lost my mind.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 11:49 pm
Oldtex...I like the way your posts changed, yet stayed the same. I've done that myself. I notice your mind was just a "bit" warped the second time around. lol
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 2:31 am
What is the difference between the "Return of the Gripe thread" and the "Can I just Vent For A Moment" thread?
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 3:19 am
Eeyore, my take on the difference is, this thread is for petty little pet-peeve type gripes. Like my commercial one. The more serious, personal-life type stories, where things just get to you and you have to vent to relieve your stress go in the other one, which is located in the Members Only section, where only registered members can access it (instead of just anyone happening on to the board). I'm not claiming that's how it is, just how I interpret it for my own use.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 1:12 pm
Ahhh!! That really helps, and makes a lot of sense! I never know where to post, but gosh am I ever gripey and venty!! hahaha!! Thanks Who!!
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 12:18 am
I have gripe...vent...whatever...I'm pissed. I fully support 100% the Humane Society, PETA and the ASPCA. However, I do eat meat and unfortunately there is just some products that because I am a college student I have to purchase because it is cheaper for me to (they do animal testing). I was talking to an acquanitance of mine who really into protecting animals and told me how horrible I was that I ate meat and purchased products that tested on animals. I felt so horrible. Anytime that I can, I give money to the APSCA or other anti-animal cruelty organizations. I do my best to raise awareness for animals. Just because I'm not a full blown vegetarian or willing to put my bills aside to buy non-animal tested products, I think what I do is great. Well, I told her that...she got really rude and I just got up and left. Don't tell me I'm not doing enough because I do more than what most people would do...ugh! people seriously! ugh!
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 12:52 am
Yes, I agree. She was RUDE, with a capital R! Totally unnecessary IMO.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 1:07 am
Animals are wonderful and important to our lives, including nourishment, so your acquaintance is just misguided in human relations. Yes, it is great to be sympathetic and do your best. Good for you standing up for yourself and walking away.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 1:42 am
If I was her friend...we wuld no longer be friends, but just as an acquanitance...I just don't have to talk to her anymore...no skin off my back
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 11:36 am
Your friend was being passionate about her beliefs and I'm sorry you took it so hard. Please forgive her and know that you are doing the best you can. I am an animal lover and made the decision not to eat meat because I visualize the animal and throw up if I try to eat it. My husband and family eat meat...I do not try to force my beliefs on them, you get lots of good veggie dishes when you eat at my house and DH cooks the meat. When I eat at others I am content with a salad and the veggies, family usually keeps veggie burgers for me in their freezers. If your friend just got carried away with her enthusiasm for animal rights...she could have cried like I did after watching this video...be warned this is very graphic but it might make you more aware of why your friend went overboard! http://www.foxnews.com/story/0%2C2933%2C316624%2C00.html Please do not buy any Smithfield products!
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 11:55 am
Yeah, Super...I've calmed down now a lil bit... heat of the moment. I just...ya know...I've seen the videos (#1 reason why I don't eat KFC), but to say I don't do enough for animal rights just is absurd. Maybe she will say sorry for acting so rude...maybe she won't...but if we do ever talk again...it will be very awkward and I just know never to talk that topic with her
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 11:56 am
There's a difference between being passionate about one's beliefs, and being belligerent when others don't toe the same line you do. Your "acquaintance" needs to walk in your shoes to understand that you are doing what you can, when you can. I do not discuss hot topics with people who are fanatical, as you simply cannot reason with them. I'm passionate about animal rights and the environment. I don't eat meat. I do what I can when I can. But I never EVER force my beliefs on anyone. It would be just as offensive as someone forcing religion on someone who doesn't believe. It's a good thing this person was just an acquaintance Beckie. You can just turn and walk away when you see her coming. 
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 4:51 pm
There you go Beckie...from two points of view and both vegetarians. You can feel good about whatever you do cause we love ya!!
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 5:15 pm
Thank you...you two defintely made me feel better 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 5:26 pm
It's funny... I went to lunch with a girlfriend yesterday and she'd suggested Islands. When we were looking at the menu, she stopped and looked at me with wide eyes... OH NO! CAN YOU EAT ANYTHING HERE? LOL. Almost all of my friends are very respectful of my being a vegetarian and are always so concerned about where we eat. I have to remind them that I can eat just about anywhere. Even a steakhouse (where I've had some of the best meals ever). And they are also concerned about eating meat in front of me. Um, no, my not eating anything is a personal choice, as it is your choice to do so. Please enjoy your meal! Of course, I'm probably about 100 years older than your acquaintance, but still... you learn to pick your battles. And ragging on someone who's trying is just self-defeating.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 6:25 pm
Yeah, I have nothing against her being a vegetarian. I just personally can't, but more power to people who can, it defintely takes a certain amount of courage and motivation. I just wish more people were like that costa. I have my views, and you have your views, doesn't mean we can't get along or be friends. She apparantly doesn't think so...whatever...
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 10:31 pm
Well, Beckie03, just tell her about me and she'll think you're pretty good. Not only do I eat the meat but I don't believe in wasting any part of an animal so I wear the fur and leather too. She'll forget all about you after that.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 12:11 am
LOL...Chili...LOL...that's hilarious. If I see her again I will defintely tell her that LOL
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 3:15 am
Maybe I can find a picture to post for you from a fur coat show I did once.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 1:27 pm
Just can't not say: fur coats do NOT come from animals killed for their meat. They come from animals killed for their fur. Unless you're killing, skinning and eating your own rabbits the rest of the animal is wasted.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 4:55 pm
Actually, my fur jacket and my long fur coat are raccoon and, yes, we do eat them where I grew up. We have huge bbq's serving bbq'd raccoon and fried catfish. I do have a sheared beaver swing coat and, I have to admit, I did not eat the beavers. I don't know if anyone did as it is an antique and I bought it at a garage sale. But I do honestly believe I have eaten enough raccoon for the both of us to have more than a couple of nice coats each, Kitt. I also own a ton and a half of leather shoes and bags(no leather coats though) and I know I've eaten enough beef to cover that too.
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