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Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 8:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
I'm trying to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 on my laptop.

You can infer the griping from there.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Heh, Prisoner, we went through that here a few weeks ago. I say "we" cuz Darren did it, but I had to listen to him gripe about it!

I've got a computer gripe too...this morning, my network doesn't want to have my laptop on it! Keeps telling me I need to sign up with an ISP...while the other two computers in the house work just fine. I've reached the end of my limited techy knowledge so have to wait for Darren to get home, meanwhile I'm on the kids computer.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Speaking of pertussis (again), the school district sent out info about getting booster shots for it. They must be worried. It really must be making a come back. My oldest is 19 and this is the first time I ever remember the school district sending anything about boosters or other immunizations (except for H1N1).

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 11:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Pertussis = whooping cough?

The kids had their physicals last month, Dakota got a booster (think it was mmr, can't remember,) Caleb had gotten his last year. Since there'd just been something in the news about whooping cough making a big come back we were chatting about that. She said they were double and triple checking to make sure kids were up to date. I guess it's really becoming a problem.

As of now, both my kidlets are up to date on everything. Dakota has to get a tetnus booster in 2 years (that's the only one off the top of my head I remember because it's one of two medical questions asked everytime we sign up for a new season of softball.) We are considering the HPV vaccine, but they can't have that at the same time as other immunizations, if I remember right, has to be 6 months before or after any others.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 1:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
The upgrade is done. Turns out there are a couple of steps that Microsoft leaves out of the directions...

Sia
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03-10-2002

Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 12:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sia a private message Print Post    
My daughter has had several pediatricians/doctors in her almost-12-year life. As a result, her immunization records are incomplete & it's been impossible to locate accurate charts. She will be forbidden to re-enter the public schoolhouse after September 8th unless she produces proof of immunizations or gets re-immunized.

We have a doctor's appointment for shots this week, and DD is unnecessarily terrified of needles. I'm not looking forward to this.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
My sister is being a total B!

Over the weekend I traded in my explorer and got a pickup truck. We had been talking about purchasing a second truck for some time, so it's not like this was a whoo hoo spur of the moment thing. We shopped around so we would get a good deal and found on that met the requirements we need for pulling a horsetrailer, but still seating all the kidlets comfortable. I found a beautiful F-150 that seats six, has a camper shell and is fairly new, actually only 17000 miles on it. So we traded the explorer, they gave me much more than I owed, and we were able to get a great interest rate. Therefore, the payments are the same. The main reason is that my mom has been using her older truck to haul horses and if it quits, she will be without a truck, no funds to really get anything else. I can't afford to buy her one, so I got one. She's very appreciative, especially since I let her drive it!

I am feeling very blessed that we are able to afford a home, our vehicles, and take care of our three children. God has given us so much and I hope I am deserving of it.

I am also very blessed to have a supportive family, or so I thought.

The minute my sister found out I bought a truck she went nuts. She ranted to my mom about how I don't live within my means, how she had to feed my child all summer (she didn't) and that she knows that we pay so much for our one truck (she was WAY off) and so much for our new truck (Still, way off) and that I was a liar. Then, she was a total B to me at breakfast yesterday. Seriously!?!?


1. she did not feed my child all summer. My mom watches my daughter half the day and my sisters boys the full day. I pay the same as sister, my extra is for food for my kids, which my mom buys. My mom had to correct her and say that NO, she fed my kids, with food purchased with my money.

2. Why is she so mean? My mom said she just is jealous and needs to mind her own damn business.

3. My feelings are hurt. When she bought her car I was the first one there, excited for her, asking her for a ride.

4. I want to stick it to her, but in a nice way. Something like "I am so happy to have loving, understanding sisters. Bless their hearts!"

Any suggestions or should I just ignore her because she's a crazy B?

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Your truck is none of her frickin business, Escapee. Ignore her, she's just making herself look bad. Your Mom's assessment seems to be pretty accurate.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Yes, I know, but then she was trying to cause problems between me and my mom, and things are going GREAT with us right now.

She ranted about how I was going to put my kids in daycare blah blah blah, which I never said. All I said was that I wanted the little one in kindergarten readiness program, but mom said she can do it, so I am letting her, and she is.

I realize she is jealous, but as my sister, I want her to share in my happiness. I am pissed.

But not surprised, she did this when I announced my engagement. Wouldn't have anything to do with me, dresses, anything. When I had my first baby, she wanted NOTHING to do with helping me out with nursery furniture, clothes, planning a shower.

However, even after all that, when she got married, I planned her whole wedding with her, when she had both her babies, I did both showers, made all the stuff, hosted, etc.

Alas, I am the middle child (Can you tell) and she is the oldest.

Dfennessey
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07-25-2004

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dfennessey a private message Print Post    
Escapee it sounds like she is very jealous of you and what you and your husband can afford. I am sure that you and your husband work hard for what you do have and probably do not spend foolishly. I do not know what advise to give you that would help with the situation, because I would probably be in her face screaming at her. I hope things work out for you

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
From your description she sounds jealous and illogical. There isn't much you can do about it. "Sticking it to her" might help you feel slightly better but the feeling will be brief and it won't help in the long term. LOL - Plus in her mind you already "stuck it to her" by having a successful life so if you are looking for some sort of payback, it's probably redundant.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
War, I think (not sure) they combine tetnus and pertussis (yes, it is whooping cough) and diptheria in a shot called dpt. I think. My neighbors mentioned tetnus in conjunction with that whooping cough (pertussis) booster they got.

Sia, I had to get a measles booster and didn't even feel it! The girls that I mentioned above said their shots didn't hurt. I hope it's the same for your DD. :-)

Escapee, so sorry about your sister. I think the best way to stick it to her is to be the better one, take the high road, whatever...do what you've done before...like you did when you planned her wedding with her etc.

(Maybe Huk will stop in this thread with a funny suggestion.:-))

I like that you used the word alas...I don't see it that much outside of crossword puzzles. For some reason it really amused me. :-)

Rissa
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03-19-2006

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
I would ignore her. This is all about her and has nothing at all to do with you except that you are making an attractive target (not just the truck but also your weight loss - very impressive). If anyone else in the family brings it up I would just calmly state the above (it has nothing to do with me, this is all about her and her personal issues and demons) and then change the subject. Some people find it easier to make themselves feel better by dragging those around them down rather then working on lifting themselves up. I hope it at least passes quickly so you can enjoy your new truck!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Ignore her. If she brings it up again, let her know that until she starts paying your truck payments, it's really none of her business. You'll gain nothing except a family fight if you try to stick it to her and that's not worth it even if it feels good for a little bit.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I'd go out and buy another brand new truck. And a 60 inch plasma TV. And then take your kids and your mom to Disney.

Maybe send her a postcard or buy her a t-shirt that says "My sister went to Disney and all I got is this lousy shirt!!"

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Oh, Rissa:
Sis recently lost about 30 pounds and looks phenominal. I am jealous! But, I tell her "wow, you look great I am jealous!"

Julie:
She has 3 flat screen tv's, I have NONE, we try really hard to save our money and not spend frivilously. My husband and I both work full time. We paid entirely too much for our house, but we make that payment. We do have new vehicles, but they were necessary (his last truck was unsafe for the family and my truck is mostly to preserve my mom's and pull the trailer).

I'm not going to stick it to her in a mean way, just want her to feel guilty a little for being a bi*ch. I actually feel very sorry for her. She has made rotten decisions in her life and never once does she do the right thing if it's not what suits her best.

What got me was her bringing the kids into it talking about how I owe her or something because my mom watches the kids at her house. I pay more in childcare to my mom to cover that. This is the first time she's ever had to pay for the daycare, ever and she has a six year old. Grandma watched her kid for free before. Don't you think I was jealous about that???? YES, did I throw a hissy fit to her, (here i did, but to her, no). I looked at it and thought, hey the kids are happy, healthy, loved, well taken care of, and I am fortunate enough to help my mom out some.

Ok, vent over. I will just feel sorry for her. Pity she threw her husband out because she wasn't 'feelin' it like she used to. It's a pity that MY mil rents her a brand new huge house for SUPER cheap (like 1100 less than my house payment), pity she has 2 vehicles to herself, new furniture, and 3 flat screens.....boo hoo buckaroo. SUCK IT UP

Oh, we are saving and will be taking the kids to Disney this next year, think I'll invite mama to go if she can pay her way in.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I. was. joking.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 12:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Julie: Oh, I know. LOL I wish I could buy something else to really stick it to her, like a SWIMMING POOL then not let her swim in it, bwahahahah.

Dfennessey
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07-25-2004

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dfennessey a private message Print Post    
Escapee aren't you taking care of your younger sister as well?

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 12:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Yes I am. This is her sister too.

Jmm
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08-16-2002

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
{{{Escapee}}} Deep breaths.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 1:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Basically, venting and plot dastardly deeds here is your best best. Do not engage her or involve your mom. Your mom knows the truth so you don't need to explain to her again, and your mom doesn't need to be forced to take sides.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
ITA Texannie, my mom has stayed out of it. However, she has gone ahead and told me everything my sis has said about me behind my back. Meaning, I know she tells sis what I say, so I just say "I'm sorry she feels that way, I truly feel sorry for her and her situation. However, no need to take it out on me."

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 2:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
What is it with older sisters? My younger sister and I have always got along very well but not the older sis and I.

Personally, I would tell older sis everything you have said to us. It's all true and she needs to know that it hurts your feelings for her to be so negative toward you.

I say that but then did I tell my sister that she can't just invite herself to my bff's house? Nope, lol, I just hoped she would figure out that she could not afford to go and that it was a 9 hr drive. she did

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
<---- glad she's an only child. Seriously, you know she's a jealous troublemaker, so ignore her, and really enjoy the new truck with your family.