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Draheid

Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 06:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Squaredsc: She asked a question and it's possible that there are folks who only lurk that may have asked the same question at some time or may in the future. I felt it was worthwhile to respond 'publicly' for the benefit of anyone who might have this situation come up for them. What good would it be to have the question asked publicly then answered privately?
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Jmm

Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 06:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Who, I had to laugh, actually we sit next to each other less than a foot apart. Besides what would you all think if he didn't answer a question in here? lol

Squaredsc

Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 06:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
thats true dra, and everyone her doesn't know about the connection. i still think its funny. and dra, im hurt, you didn't use aubergine for my name like you usually do.

Jmm

Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Geez Squared, you mean it was a secret? lol

Squaredsc

Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 07:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
sshhh, jmm, someone might here, lol. there may be 1 or 2 who didn't know, lol.

Juju2bigdog

Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 07:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jmm, I haven't sewed seriously in years, but when I used to sew, the pattern sizes did not match up to off the rack clothing sizes. I had to buy a larger pattern size. Like Car54 says, go by the measurement sizes.

There are a couple things you can do to keep from making a costly mistake with the prom dress fabric. 1) (which I would be too lazy to actually do) buy some cheap fabric or cut up an old sheet and quickly stitch up the major seams of the dress and have DD try it on, or 2) (which I probably would do) take a dress that fits now and measure it in key places, such as hips, bust, and waist. Then measure the pattern piece before cutting, making sure to deduct for seam allowances. The pattern pieces should about equal the size of the dress that fits now.

Jujusewingdawg

Jmm

Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 07:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Juju, that's what I'm doing. The skirt is just a simple A-line so that's easy enough to adjust, it's just the bodice that is rather intricate. I bought some cheap muslin and I'm going to baste up a bodice just to be sure.

Emeraldfire

Friday, April 11, 2003 - 02:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay, I have a really dumb question.

I often see someone post and then someone else comes behind them and posts "." or "...". That's all that they post.

My question is what does that mean and why do they do it?

Kaili

Friday, April 11, 2003 - 02:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If you post something and change your mind, you can't totally delete your post that I am aware of, but you can go in and edit it to delete everything- your name as having a post will still appear so I believe that would mean someone changed their mind about what they wanted to say, or they are "biting their tongue".

Kady

Friday, April 11, 2003 - 02:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I believe the person edited their own post. Maybe they posted something in haste and when they read it decided to take it back. It has been done many times in the hot topics area and other places when a discussion gets a little heated. :)

Emeraldfire

Friday, April 11, 2003 - 02:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, I was going crazy trying to figure that out!

Whit4you

Saturday, April 12, 2003 - 05:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok I have a question, someone mentioned www.Everything2.com on TVCH several months ago, anyone know who that is that posted that link ? Can't find it in a search so it must be archived.

I enjoy E2 and just wonder who that was - assuming they spend time on E2 as well since they mentioned it here. It'd be fun to have a fellow TVCH'er to talk to about Everything2.

Draheid

Saturday, April 12, 2003 - 05:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Whit4you: I found one post using search over here in the "The Surreal Life w/ Survivor Jerri: The Archives: Archive through January 16, 2003" thread:

Quote:

Warrenn Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 12:13 pm
I just wanted to point out that the idea of eating sushi off of a naked women was not created by this show. It's been around in Japan for about a decade and somewhat more recently in other countries. See this link for more info:

http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node=nyotaimori


Whit4you

Sunday, April 13, 2003 - 01:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Dra but that wasn't it (I don't think....) I found that link but the one that lead me to E2 was elsewhere ( I thought it was under fav websites but I guess not.....) with a "reg" - just not sure which one.

But thanks for the try! KIss*

Abby7

Monday, April 14, 2003 - 03:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
DH decided to do taxes online yesterday. I told him I didn't want our tax return info on the internet. He said the site was a government site.

However, we got an e-mail from TaxActOnline.com today and I noticed they were not a government site. (Then he said he went to a government site and they recommended them).

Anyway, he didn't actually file it online, but downloaded the forms, filled out our tax information, then printed it out. (I don't think there was any charge....not sure why).

I also noticed in their e-mail an offer about software "complete delete" for $29.95 (saying your recycle bin doesn't really delete all your folders deleted but buying this software would).

Has anyone used TaxActonline.com? Is it safe? I don't like having private information on the internet.

Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 07:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I just received this email through company email. My brain is not plugged in yet and I am thinking that I have seen this somewhere before and that this is a scam.

Can anyone either let me know this is true or show that it is a scam?

Thanks.

Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 07:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
PLEASE READ THE E-MAIL BELOW----

Your Credit: Personal Information goes public Starting
July 1st, 2003, the
four major credit bureaus in the US (Equifax, etc.)
will be allowed to
release credit info, mailing addresses, phone numbers,
etc., to ANYONE who
requests it. If you do not want to be included in
this release of your
personal information, you can call 1-888-567-8688.
Once the message starts
you will want option #2 (even though option #1 refers
to this email, push
#2) and then option #3.
Be sure to listen closely, the first option is only
for a two-year period.
Make sure you wait until they prompt for the third
option, which opts you
out FOREVER. You should receive their paperwork in
the mail confirming the"opting out" in less than one
week after making the call.

Max

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 07:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
According to Snopes.com, this is false.

A lot of details are given, but it boils down to this:

"The bottom line is that laws regarding the selling of personal information by financial institutions have become more stringent recently, not less. The changes may not have made the laws as stringent as we'd like them to be, but at least they're a step in the right direction, not the scare stories these messages make them out to be."

Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 07:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, Max. :)

I passed the info on.

Rissa

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 07:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am the go-to person in my family. Anything you need done, go-to Rissa. Anything you need researched, found, built, typed, etc go-to Rissa. LOLOL Didn't mind when it started, elderly parents, they depend on you..... price of life, right? Well now it's getting to totally insignificant requests that are driving me nuts (esp. since I no longer live in the same city!!!) I can now tell you the path the railroad took through Western Canada in 1921. The location of all Saskatchewan post offices during the same time. How many Catholic Churches there were in Trail, British Columbia and what years they have been (or were) operating. "Just out of curiousity", I checked on whether the MSRP on an Elantra is different in the maritimes then on the prairies (it's not which is apparently unfair since the cost of living is different. It's a matter of great importance apparently because we don't know ANYONE who lives in the MARITIMES!!!!).

Anyway, morning rant over :) I am onto the next item {sigh} My parents would like to install a wall-mounted hairdryer in their bathroom. THe same as you find in hotels. My job? Find out where to buy one. LOL I am thinking just call a beauty salon supply shop or a dang hotel. But thought I would ask first if anyone else has seen these being sold and where. I know none of you live where I do, but it would be the same 'type' of store or place which could narrow down the hours I am going to spend on the phone today. RFLOL Thanks in advance (and thanks for putting up with the griping. LOL)

Draheid

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 08:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Rissa: Here are a couple links for you:

ConAir Wall-mount With Built-in Nightlight

Andis.com - choose either U.S. or International - All others, then, on the left menu of the next screen, select 'Products - Hotels - Hair Dryers' to see a wide selection of products.

Hope this helps.

Tagurit

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 09:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone have a "lucky bamboo" plant? If so, how do you take care of it? I bought one a month or so ago (small one) but don't have a clue what to do now that it is sprouting new growth. I have looked online at a few places but they just tell you water every other week. I am sure I need to put it in a new container but does it need dirt (doesn't have any now) and what else needs to be done?

If anyone can help out, I would really be appreciative! :)

Rissa

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 09:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Dra!!!!!

Tagurit. Stick it in a container of water and smile whenver you pass it. LOL No dirt needed, although my doc has a beautifull Asian-type container filled to the top with shiny pebbles... all the bamboo stalks stuck into the rocks and then filled with water. I don't think you need a new container either unless you have so many stalks they are crowding each other.

Tagurit

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 09:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow! Thanks Rissa!! My only concern is that they are held together with pretty gold twist ties (from the store) and it really isn't eye pleasing anymore. lol From what you are saying, I can get a nice tall container and make it pretty with pebbles and I should be all set!

I am so excited you answered Rissa!! You really live up to the "go-to" person your family says you are!:) This should be so easy!! I was worried I was in for something really big.

Lizadee

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 09:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
What should I do with a step child ......

oohhh forget it I'm not even going to go there I'm sure some of you have lovely step children