The Grand Eastern Western Oregon Meetup and Random Discussion for TPBM (26)

Wow Diane! that is great!

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #8235710
I thought I'd also share the following... A follow up to my Fire Department stories...

Very nice work.

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #8235531
and I could really really really use some positive thoughts... More Mike than me... but since he's my sweetie... I could use some to so that I can support him better....

It's been a really really really crappy day..

Sending all the positive vibs I am calable of generating.

DoodleBunz wrote in post #8235743
And, I got peas picked and shelled this evening, chickens fed, kids bathed, and some laundry in.

I love fresh picked peas. THe frozen ones just dont compare. THey taste so pea-ee

Almost time for me to close shop ..
Jenn your in my highest thoughts for you and yours
Cat great round up of doggies

Belmondo wrote in post #8235132
Rodeos are better than weddings. Those who are going to get hurt know it right away.

(borrowed that from myself)


Don't know what that has to do with anything, but I'm taking a break from paying bills, and it was the only thing I could think of to contribute.

Wonderful

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #8235528
*sits in the middle of the conversation*

Hi.

Hi Dan! *waves*

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #8235531
But I really do want to thank Diane. She sent me a treat in the mail... no strings, act of kindness... it came in very handy this evening... Thanks hon!

Sorry for the day
That was nice of Diane, every girl needs one.

thomascanty wrote in post #8235570
We haven't moved yet?

*Looks at post count , breaks mirror behind bar*

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #8235710
I thought I'd also share the following... A follow up to my Fire Department stories...

Here's the gallery

Here's an article

Here's the newspaper's gallery

Looking after this MQ.

Miniflash wrote in post #8235770
Almost time for me to close shop ..

night Deb, glad you feel better.

MMMMM, home made tacos and corn on the cob.

how'd you get by with your fans today Deb? We're warm this evening, lot of radiant heat from the roof as the air is cool enough. I put Eli to bed a little bit ago and needed the AC to get the room good for sleeping.

It 69 and low humidity here. Wee have the whole house open.

JWright wrote in post #8233682
All you can do is assume he will grow out of it when he matures...

Judging by the average male I observe, not a chance.

short5 wrote in post #8233782
What is sad is all the stations covering MJ's death like top news, a week later. There are good, noble people, and soldiers dying for their country and we get non stop coverage of a musical child molester and all the hate mongers like Sharpton. Bury the freak, declare the world a little safer, and put on a record if one misses the music. We have saved all he had to offer, in recordings.

*raises glass to zane*

JWright wrote in post #8233817
Maybe I'm just particularly crabby this morning because I came across THIS post on another board and the OP's misspelling of "copyright" just rubbed me the wrong way. I'm seeing an ever increasing amount of poor grammar and spelling across the internet and it makes me fear for the educational system in this country.

Try grading some of my quizzes....

short5 wrote in post #8233840
Dude, stop reading. If that has your man panties in a bunch you are going to have a heart attack in short order. I stopped looking around too much myself having realized I am not cut out for interacting with the masses.

Lol....true that. You can barely tolerate me.

DoodleBunz wrote in post #8233877
I think you need to go with Zane to brush a horse, or hug a Heather. But yes, I don't expect much out of the education system. Thankfully my family and I are able (and willing) to help the kids out as much as we can, so that THEY learn the importance of spelling and decent grammar. I correct the sitter, too....but she laughs cuz her Mom does the same to her when she's at home.

Things like that degenerate spelling as well dear. The correct way to abbreviate because is 'cause.

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gjl711 wrote in post #8233919
Eww.. you know dog lick their....

Permagrin wrote in post #8233924
oh no worries...he was just in the catbox so I'm thinking that cancels it out

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ROFLMAO!

JWright wrote in post #8234272
I realize your wife is a teacher and is doing the best she can, but the educational system has to take some of the blame. The system of "social promotion" has to be abolished. Promoting a child to the next grade when they are not ready because otherwise it will damage his self-esteem, does nothing to help the child.

I don't know about where you live, but in California every time substantive educational reform is proposed, it is routinely opposed by the teacher's union. They see any reform as a threat to the status quo and their ability to manipulate the politicians.

See, where I work we are being opposed by the board.

Last year we fought to get the graduation requirements raised from 24 credits to 25. 24 credits means that a kid can pass all their classes their first three years of school and fail their entire senior year and still graduate (assuming that they pass their required classes). So, they can fail 1/4 of their classes and still graduate.

short5 wrote in post #8234301
I agree on the spell checker and use it or you would have little idea what I mean. I disagree on the whole parents fault thing. My parents very much wanted me to do well in school and in addition to working with me they paid tutors, and put me in programs. Spelling is just not my thing. Not my parents fault. I always tested very high in reading and comprehension, I just don't spell well.

English has something like 40 sounds and 1200 ways to write those sounds.

No wonder people have trouble spelling.

I've actually read a study where they showed the rates of dyslexia in other, more phonetic languages, to be WAY below those of English.

short5 wrote in post #8234395
That^^^ Public education, and society in general, seem to be catering to the lowest denominator in the name of political correctness. It seems like they go out of their way to make education easier so kids won't fail which might hurt their self esteem. They also seem do whatever they can to pass kids so they can make it looks like the system is working. "look everyone gets good grades". My teachers went on strike in D.C., during the middle of the year, when I was in 5th grade Yeah I don't blame my parents for not being able to pick up where the schools failed.

I'm a hard ass with my students. I expect them to put forth effort and do work on their own outside of class. They don't like me so much.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8234679
Me = fuming.

Terri called and talked me down.

And I had a beer and a crunchy over-microwaved burrito for my first food of the day at 3:30.

I feel better.

((Cat))

short5 wrote in post #8234734
I am out of shampoo and shaving cream. I used Leyla's I smell like a pretty purple flower and a fresh shaved, erm, armpit Off to the store.

*snort*

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #8235346
Good lookin' crew there Cat.

I concur!

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #8235531
I was going to try and catch up but can't... I need to get ready for work tomorrow...

Some really rotten things happened today... Mike and I could really really really use some positive thoughts... More Mike than me... but since he's my sweetie... I could use some to so that I can support him better....

It's been a really really really crappy day....

Happy thoughts to Jenn!

Skrim17 wrote in post #8235701
Well so far I am impressed, the place I ordered from had the kit listed for more money than buying the lens and body separate, so I got each individual item. When I checked the site today to see how my order was progressing I saw it listed for $95.00 less than what I paid. I sent an email and got an immediate response stating of course I could get the better pricing on the kit and I will be refunded my money tomorrow.

Cool!

short5 wrote in post #8235798
MMMMM, home made tacos and corn on the cob.

Share??


Please??

Sounds good Zane, I got all the fixings for taco's at the market yesterday! I;ll probably make them tomorrow.

Skrim17 wrote in post #8235750
Wow Diane! that is great!

Thanks, I was pleased....rarely am I that motivated all in one day.

gjl711 wrote in post #8235765
I love fresh picked peas. THe frozen ones just dont compare. THey taste so pea-ee

LOL, I'll cook them up tomorrow...haven't had them since I was a kid.

[QUOTE=sevillafox;8235​837]Things like that degenerate spelling as well dear. The correct way to abbreviate because is 'cause.
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[QUOTE]Okay smartypants!

sevillafox wrote in post #8235851
Share??


Please??

Missed it, you don't want them now.

Skrim17 wrote in post #8235869
Sounds good Zane, I got all the fixings for taco's at the market yesterday! I;ll probably make them tomorrow.

I use a little Spanish smoked paprika (Pimenton de la Vera) which adds a smoky flavor to the tacos.

Oh and 1/2 a jalapeño when I add garlic and onion.

short5 wrote in post #8235906
Missed it, you don't want them now.

Yeah, I'll pass on second hand tacos.

My fave from the carnival:

gjl711 wrote in post #8235765
I love fresh picked peas. THe frozen ones just dont compare. THey taste so pea-ee

I love peas any way I can get 'em! Fresh, frozen, canned, whatever.

Peas also make a great epicac for my brother. Just looking at them makes him want to spew...

sevillafox wrote in post #8235837
Things like that degenerate spelling as well dear. The correct way to abbreviate because is 'cause.

Oh, I beg to differ! It's supposed to be abbreviated cuzz.