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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 10:34 pm
NEW QUESTION: I watch a classmate of my son's for a few hours after school each day. It is working out wonderfully. The school is offering a cool (and looks really fun) class after school one day a week for 6 weeks. I want to sign my son up. I want to let the mom of the boy know if she wants to sign him up too, I would be able (obviously) to pick him up too. (As it is right now they take the bus home.) But I don't want to make the mom feel obligated to sign her kid up (it costs $60) and even more than that, I don't want her to feel like if she does not sign him up that she is inconveniencing me or anything. I also don't want the boy to feel left out if Ryan gets to do this and he does not. This class is very science oriented and looks very fun, so I think it would help get Ryan more interested in science, so I really want to sign him up. OR is it just not worth the hassle? Main question; how would I word an email to her without making her feel obligated or anything? TIA!!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 10:38 pm
I wouldn't email her Julie, I'd talk to her face to face and just keep it simple. I'm enrolling Ryan in the class once a week, if you want to enroll you're son I'd be happy to pick him up as well, if not, he's still more than welcome to come to my house, Abby likes to play with him (or something like that.)
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 10:39 pm
Why would you handle this in an e-mail? Just tell her what you told us and let her take it from there. Be sure you are clear though, that you will still watch her son whether he goes to this class or not. Be prepared for the worst case scenario that she will take her son elsewhere. Maybe she likes having him watched by you because he and Ryan have fun times together at your home. On top of babysitting costs, the $60.00 may be a deal breaker.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 11:02 pm
Guess I could talk instead of E. I guess I like the email idea cuz I do not want to put her on the spot. Actually when she first approached me about watching her son, she did it in an email and told me she did it that way so as not to put me on the spot. (She is a very polite and reserved person.)
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 11:22 pm
$60 is not much anymore. If she can afford it, I bet she jumps on it. YOU will be transporting, and it will probably help him at school. win win.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 11:32 pm
Julie...she probably got the info from the school about the class, too, right? Maybe you could just say something like: Hi So-and-So...Just wanted you to know that Ryan is taking that class the school offered and although nothing would change if [her boy] doesn't take the class, I would be happy to pick him up if he does choose to take it. Just making the offer in case you're considering it. Love, Love, Love, Julieboo That's a simple email. I think if Ryan wants to take the class, and you want him to as well, you should let him and the other boy shouldn't really be a factor.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 7:06 am
I think Juju is right on all accounts. That email rocks Bee! Think I'll use it! Thanks all!! You guys are better than Dear Abby and all my sisters and mom combined!!!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 12:16 pm
I hope Ryan loves his class.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 9:51 pm
New Question: Is there a full episode video anywhere of tonight's (ep1) Survivor Gabon? I cannot believe I missed it. I hate when rl gets in the way of my shows!! I would post this in the survivor thread, but i don't want to get spoiled if possible. (So please try not to spoil here.) TIA!!! Seamonkey--thanks, I hope he loves it too!!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 9:53 pm
Try the cbs site tomorrow Julie.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, September 26, 2008 - 9:21 am
War, thanks! Just got done watching it! I didn't know it was 2 hrs. It's nice that you can get the whole episodes.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 26, 2008 - 10:04 am
You're welcome. I know they put the BB episodes up, was pretty sure they did Survivor too.
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Friday, September 26, 2008 - 10:46 pm
I even e-mailed CBS how happy I was that the episode was up so soon. I want to give positive feedback!! (so to keep up the practice)
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Cwcoop
Member
04-19-2008
| Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 5:48 pm
**NEW QUESTION** What is the correct term for the ear piercing's that look like, what I can only describe as, a grommet? TIA PS: Julieboo,I know I am late to your party, but if you are a Comcast subscriber, you can view Survivor "on demand" as well.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:52 pm
plugs. you mean those big thick circle things, the ones that you look at and think damn! they are going to have the saggiest ears when they get old
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 10:52 pm
Thanks, Pamy. I have been wondering what those were too. It seems like a just awful fad, but maybe it isn't any worse than tattoing.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 12:33 pm
Anyone know where (online) I could find a flyer for Blaine's Farm & Fleet toyland sale? I will guess no, as Farm & Fleet is very regional--only in IL, IA and WI, but thought I'd see if you guys could find it cuz i sure can't. The Toyland opens on Oct. 18th so it's gotta be out thee somewhere!!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 12:47 pm
They have stuff at their website, does that help? http://www.farmandfleet.com/dept/toyland.aspx
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 3:32 pm
Thanks Kitt, that helps a bit (love the counter) but there still is no link to the ad. What the heck!
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Cwcoop
Member
04-19-2008
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 5:04 pm
Thanks Pamy!!! My cousin's fiance has them in his ears, and I wanted to know the proper term, so I can "pretend" that I am hip about such things.
I appreciate your response.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 7:41 pm
Cw, forget being hip,,,show him a pic of some saggy old foggies ears LOL
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 7:55 pm
I took a quick look and now wish I hadn't (shudder), this is from wikipedia: Flesh tunnels - Flesh tunnels, also known as eyelets or Bullet Holes, are similar to plugs; however, they are hollow in the middle. Flesh tunnels are most commonly used in larger gauge piercings either because weight is a concern to the wearer or for aesthetic reasons.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 8:23 am
Could somebody please put this in very simple English? As you know from news reports, the financial sector of the market is in turmoil because of the mortgage crisis. Bank, like many others, is caught-up in it. While the information we have does not indicate a failure at Bank, we want to emphasize that if Bank were to do so, the assets of our plans would be transferred to a successor trustee. We do not anticipate such an event; however, we continue to monitor the soundness and security of all our assets closely. TIA!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 8:36 am
The economy sucks. If we <77>, we'll send your money to someone who won't <77>.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 10:56 am
It sounds like they're saying that even if the bank goes under, your money is safe because another bank will simply take over holding your assets. I.e. don't worry. So have fun with the whole not worrying bit, because I'm sure that'll be easy 
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