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by Marie5656
Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Presidential Debates 2012
Replies: 62
Views: 14549

Presidential Debates 2012

Yes he did!!

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by Marie5656
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Presidential Debates 2012
Replies: 62
Views: 14549

Presidential Debates 2012

<t>I watched on MSNBC, which leans a bit liberal...but that is WHY I watch MSNBC. Rev Al Sharpton (who I notmally cannot tolerate) made a good point. I am paraphrasing here..but it was suposed to be a racially and culturally diverse group, BUT only ONE African American and 2 Latinos were chosen to a...
by Marie5656
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:28 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Why is my computer doing this on this site only..
Replies: 65
Views: 9816

Why is my computer doing this on this site only..

OK, do not like having to use Chrome, but I guess I will so this issue does not drive me completly and totally bonkers. I am loving getting reaquainted here and want it to be as smooth as possible.
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: Abortion
Topic: Pro-Choice and Pro-Life are both wrong
Replies: 55
Views: 80984

Pro-Choice and Pro-Life are both wrong

<t>I consider myself pro choice..with the choice not automatically and always being abortion. There is always adoption, or keeping the baby. I think an abortion for convenience sake, just simply because "I do not want another, or any baby". If there is incest, rape, health of baby or mom..then yes, ...
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What Makes a man Handsome?
Replies: 146
Views: 163626

What Makes a man Handsome?

<t>Just a matter of opinion, right? Show me a "strikingly handsome" cover model type and he does nothing for me. Never has. From other posts I have read here, it seems that qualities of personality (and lack of flatulance) is just as important as the cover. I , myself , am far from what a man would ...
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 11
Views: 2357

Hello!

Hello, and welcome back. I have been gone from here for a couple of years, actually. Just came back a couple days ago.
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:19 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Depression, a horrible place to be
Replies: 33
Views: 2864

Depression, a horrible place to be

I just called my employer's Employee Assistance Program, to schedule some appointments. We get 6 per year with no co pay. I do not have to have my insurance through my employer, also.
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Why is my computer doing this on this site only..
Replies: 65
Views: 9816

Why is my computer doing this on this site only..

I just switched to Google Chrome. Hit reply to thread green button with no delay. Let me hit the post quick reply button and see what happens

edit to add: also no delay on using post quick reply. Guess I may have to visit through Chrome.
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Why is my computer doing this on this site only..
Replies: 65
Views: 9816

Why is my computer doing this on this site only..

It happens only on this forum,
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Why is my computer doing this on this site only..
Replies: 65
Views: 9816

Why is my computer doing this on this site only..

<t>I have noticed this since I have been back from my self imposed exile. When I click on the green "reply to thread" button, all I get is the "waiting" cursor..the circle that goes round and round. The reply box does not open. But if I go to the bottom of the post itself and hit the black reply wit...
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: bucket list
Replies: 10
Views: 1359

bucket list

Mine is rather boring as well. It consists of reading all the books I have been mindlessly buying over the years. And getting my house clean and keeping it in order.
by Marie5656
Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 1
Views: 580

Hello Everyone

Hello

How are you? How did you find us? Feel free to look around and see what cool things we have to offer.
by Marie5656
Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: Any other Stephen King fans out there?
Replies: 20
Views: 4814

Any other Stephen King fans out there?

Went looking back at other posts after posting my latest. Forgot about Under the Dome and 11/22/63. I actually quite liked both, especially the Kennedy one. That seems to go back to "if you could go back and change history, would you".
by Marie5656
Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: Any other Stephen King fans out there?
Replies: 20
Views: 4814

Any other Stephen King fans out there?

<t>I have probably replied to this post before, but WTH..I will reply again. While I am not as into his books as I used to be, I still enjoy some of his stuff. Except for the Dark Tower series. I had bought two or three of them, could not get into the series, and gave them all to a friend. A recent ...
by Marie5656
Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Depression, a horrible place to be
Replies: 33
Views: 2864

Depression, a horrible place to be

<t>I have not read every post in this thread, Betty...but here is the thing. You do not just snap out of it. If it were that simple, there would not be so many meds on the market to help us out. I have been there, for many years, and it is not fun. Mine is coupled with anxiety and the occasional pan...
by Marie5656
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: Pub Nutters Inn
Topic: What's YOUR favorite beer?
Replies: 115
Views: 52805

What's YOUR favorite beer?

My favorite is just to have a sip of whatever my husband is drinking. I do not like much more than a sip, but prefer the lighter beers to the darks like Guinness
by Marie5656
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So..if a member runs away from home for many years.....
Replies: 13
Views: 1243

So..if a member runs away from home for many years.....

Well, it has definatly been a long while since I posted here. I am sure many have come and gone, do not expect everyone to remember who I am. But I will go back to post whoring again soon.
by Marie5656
Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Exhausted but happy....
Replies: 10
Views: 971

Exhausted but happy....

<t>Well..I spent my Sunday doing some grocery shopping and laundry. Also spent time wondering how in hell I fell out of bed at about 3AM this morning. Woke from a sound sleep literally falling to the floor, blanket around me, almost everything from the night stand coming with me..including the lamp....
by Marie5656
Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Lady Cop
Replies: 28
Views: 2606

Lady Cop

She has been in the hospital for about a month. She is receiving treatments for her cancer. Some folks are still in touch, a couple in person. All that we know is that she is still in. She was in a great deal of pain before going in.
by Marie5656
Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Anyone here happen to have watched this?
Replies: 10
Views: 1921

Anyone here happen to have watched this?

I try to ignore Faux News as much as possible. Heard about the incident on another forum.

I do not even want to go into everything that is wrong with them.:lips:
by Marie5656
Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So..if a member runs away from home for many years.....
Replies: 13
Views: 1243

So..if a member runs away from home for many years.....

Flopstock..yes I have gifts. Here is a plate of cookies....



And a super special mystery gift
by Marie5656
Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So..if a member runs away from home for many years.....
Replies: 13
Views: 1243

So..if a member runs away from home for many years.....

Wait..the thing under my avitar says I have no status. Is that like having no life? Or no class? :confused:
by Marie5656
Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So..if a member runs away from home for many years.....
Replies: 13
Views: 1243

So..if a member runs away from home for many years.....

...can they come back? Just askin.
by Marie5656
Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So anyway...
Replies: 21
Views: 1381

So anyway...

Ok hi all. Odie..I remember you. Hi Carla and everyone else.

Fish oil out of fish? OK fine. is he still wearing his tin foil hat?
by Marie5656
Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So anyway...
Replies: 21
Views: 1381

So anyway...

Mustang;1116487 wrote: Welcome back Marie! :-6

Some of the old gang is still here and plenty of the new. And yes, Nomad is still here working on some experient with fish. :D


Do I even want to know what he is doing to the poor fish??
by Marie5656
Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So anyway...
Replies: 21
Views: 1381

So anyway...

In looking through recent posts, I see familiar names. Hi Aussie. Kathy Ellen. Chezzie, you here? I am guessing Nomad is in and out. I have been hanging at 24 of late, things getting a bit nutty there. To say the least. I needed a break. May decide to stay back here a while.
by Marie5656
Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So anyway...
Replies: 21
Views: 1381

So anyway...

Is there any of the old gang still here? Just checking. I need somewhere sane to go to for a while and certain other places are getting far too wierd.

Nomad? You still here? OMG..Did I just put Nomad in with sane people?
by Marie5656
Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Missing Member Thread #2
Replies: 27
Views: 1304

Missing Member Thread #2

Lady Cop is at 24 Hour Forums. I visit here now and again, just have not posted.
by Marie5656
Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:27 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Stepkids what they call you
Replies: 8
Views: 701

Stepkids what they call you

Rick has a step daughter in law he is still close with. He broke off contact with her ex..his stepson. She is now an adult, and calls us by our names. Her two kids call us Grandpa Rocky (his nickname) and Grandma Marie
by Marie5656
Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:02 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Now I know where I got my clumsiness from...
Replies: 14
Views: 948

Now I know where I got my clumsiness from...

AussiePam;821203 wrote: I forgive you for forgetting my own goddess like pronouncements, Marie... this time

:D


Well, it would have been stating the obvious, my friend. We know your way with words is legendary.

:yh_worshp:yh_clap
by Marie5656
Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: If You Could Change Something ......
Replies: 10
Views: 1034

If You Could Change Something ......

I would have fought harder to hang onto things that certain family members felt they had a right to take after my father died.
by Marie5656
Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Now I know where I got my clumsiness from...
Replies: 14
Views: 948

Now I know where I got my clumsiness from...

This is why I keep coming back. Interesting stories from Pinky, and Nomad's comments on his toileting habits. :wah:
by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Refrigerate eggs?
Replies: 61
Views: 6084

Refrigerate eggs?

<t>According to the Guinness Book of Records, the record for throwing a fresh egg without breaking it is 317 feet, 10 inches.<br/> <br/> In 2003, an estimated 87.2 billion eggs were produced in the U.S., with about 85 percent of them destined for human consumption <br/> <br/> USDA Economic Research ...
by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Refrigerate Butter?
Replies: 1322
Views: 141747

Refrigerate Butter?



Not a deed would he do,

Not a word would he utter,

Till he's weighed its relation

To plain bread and butter.



James Russell Lowell, American poet

(1819-1891

by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:18 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: the anything not depressing or word game thread
Replies: 17
Views: 1344

the anything not depressing or word game thread

Tell me do you refrigerate your butter? How about your eggs?
by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What are you having Good Friday
Replies: 20
Views: 1135

What are you having Good Friday

We are being boring, having hot dogs for dinner. I had pizza for lunch.
by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: Word Games
Topic: Answer A Question With A Question
Replies: 3869
Views: 131977

Answer A Question With A Question

Did someone say something?
by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: A MasterCard wedding!
Replies: 9
Views: 961

A MasterCard wedding!

Hi Angel, it is good to be seen. :thinking:
by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:49 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What are you looking forward to?
Replies: 36
Views: 2449

What are you looking forward to?

That is easy. I am looking forward to going back to work after this medical leave ends. I had thought it would be great just hanging around home. Now I can't wait to return to work. Not for another month though. But at least I can :driving: now.
by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: A MasterCard wedding!
Replies: 9
Views: 961

A MasterCard wedding!

I have read this story before. Would make a great commercial...to bad MC probably would not touch it. :p
by Marie5656
Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:41 am
Forum: Comedy
Topic: I love george carlin
Replies: 19
Views: 3128

I love george carlin

<t>I got to see him live back in the 70's. Saw his most recent HBO special. I will have to admit I much prefer his older stuff. Alot of the stuff in the current special was funny, but a couple of times he just reminded me of my father when he was on a rant. But I still like him.<br/> <br/> Have read...
by Marie5656
Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:52 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: I know this may be boring but . . .
Replies: 13
Views: 1013

I know this may be boring but . . .

Good for you. I have been losing, also. I recently had hip replacement surgery, and have been losing during my recovery and rehab. It does feel pretty good. I am feeling alot more mobile since the surgery and weightloss.

Let is both keep it up!! :p
by Marie5656
Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:00 pm
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Redbox Rental
Replies: 22
Views: 2972

Redbox Rental

<t>Accountable;806627 wrote: How much is Pay per view?<br/> <br/> <br/> Through DirecTV it is usually $3.99 per movie. We get an all day pass, most are in HD. And sometimes if we really like the movie, we will record it to a blank DVD..but I did not tell you that.<br/> <br/> Usually we will TiVo it,...
by Marie5656
Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: I am here again
Replies: 6
Views: 469

I am here again

cherandbuster;804960 wrote: Marie :-6

For some reason that line just cracked me up :D

It's lovely to see you again :-4


Glad I could make you laugh, Cher. :thinking:
by Marie5656
Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Songs that remind you of Family Members
Replies: 6
Views: 799

Songs that remind you of Family Members

Living Years reminds me of my dad. Also, Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion brings thoughts of my brother, as he was there for me when I was going through some tough times, and he stuck right by me.
by Marie5656
Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Redbox Rental
Replies: 22
Views: 2972

Redbox Rental

We usually just wait for the movie to come out on Pay Per View, or if we can wait, HBO or STARZ.
by Marie5656
Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz
Replies: 10
Views: 1783

The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz

<r>Choco, it did remind me a bit of Watchers. I am not giving anything away when I say that Amy, the main character calls the dog "furface" a couple of times, which was also used in Watchers.<br/> <br/> I think Koontz is partial to Goldens. His dog, Trixie, was a golden. You will learn in the info a...
by Marie5656
Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz
Replies: 10
Views: 1783

The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz

Chocoholic, I cannot yet speak for Duma Key, but be prepared to not want to put down the Koontz book.
by Marie5656
Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: The Library
Topic: The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz
Replies: 10
Views: 1783

The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz

Oh tell me about Duma Key. that was my other choice, but I could only afford one book yesterday,
by Marie5656
Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: The Library
Topic: The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz
Replies: 10
Views: 1783

The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz

<t>This is the best book by Koontz I have read in ages. And I love all his books. I bought it late yesterday afternoon, started reading it when I got home. Finished it today. Kept my interest from the first page.<br/> <br/> The Darkest Evening of the Year<br/> <br/> (2007)<br/> <br/> A novel by<br/>...

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