Parenting Chat Thread #3 (game, playing, friend, home)

[Hopes]

Cats are cool. I have a feeling you'll be a very attentive litter box changer.

But you're right, the allergy problem could be an issue since you haven't settled into a long term relationship yet.

I know a couple that postponed getting married for 10 years because the husband was allergic.

Strange at it sounds, you've gotta respect that committment to a pet for its life.

It's so sad when people just toss pets away because they're suddenly not convenient.

Since cats live a long time, perhaps adopt an older one.

But, really, I think a fish sounds appropriate for now. Since you tend to talk to inadament objects, I'm sure a fish could easily fullfill your needs.

[txtqueen]

Originally Posted by rkb0305

I'm going to go ahead and say it. txt, if you hadn't quit your job, you'd have money to buy a new lap top cord oh wait... I'm sure you have an excuse for this too...

I don't have an excuse for it but even if I was working, do you know how much they cost? $80 -$100. Even the iGo stuff, cheapest is like $60 IF it fits your laptop that is. That's a lot to shell out for one item and on my paychecks I sure couldn't afford that.

[LadyR1990]

Originally Posted by txtqueen

I don't have an excuse for it but even if I was working, do you know how much they cost? $80 -$100. Even the iGo stuff, cheapest is like $60 IF it fits your laptop that is. That's a lot to shell out for one item and on my paychecks I sure couldn't afford that.

Is your computer still under warrantee? Do you have a Mac? If you have had it for less than a year their will give you a new cord. If you have Apple care you can also get a new cord. If you live in New York you can come to the Apple store at 3 am for a new cord like I did.

[Zimbochick]

I asked my DD8 what she would like to do today, she could choose anything at all. She chose thrift store shopping, take-outs, and a movie at home. The apple/tree thingie. Anyway we pretty much bought her entire summer wardrobe at the thrift store for $75 bucks. Nice brands too.

[Kibbiekat]

zimbo!

[Hopes]

I loved thrift stores. The clothes were mostly brand new with tag still on them.

I was my sister's personal shopper for her children's clothing. I'd go to the thrift stores and buy entire wardrobes for each of her children for approximately $75 per child.

Sadly, all of the good thrift stores have closed down in my region because they can make money selling the clothes on the internet now.

[Hopes]

Did anyone watch Fair Game? That's the movie I decided to rent.

It's about that spy that the Bush administration leaked during the Iraq War.

This movie upset me. I remember the news stories at the time, but I hadn't comprehended the magnitude of what happeend.

It was a good movie. I like dramas. But it's disturbing what our government does without much consideration for people's lives.

[WhereTheSidewalkEnds]

We watched it last weekend. It is very upsetting.

[WhereTheSidewalkEnds]

This afternoon we had Burlesque (Cher and Christina Agulara). It was okay. Not really my cup of tea. Not sure why we had put it in the Netflix queue.

[Zimbochick]

I have not seen Fair Game, I'm assuming it's the Valeria Plame debacle? Tragic disregard for life.