UO Thursday!

divinemsbee · October 2014

FFTC: I'm sitting here picking out Almond Joys from the Halloween candy pack because I love them so much and I really wanted some candy.

LittleMrsW · October 2014

ramaholic said:

LittleMrsW said:

ramaholic said:
UO: I don't think that earthquake drills are necessary to do every few months if you aren't in an area that is prone to them.

Brought to you by: this morning's earthquake drill.
At our monthly meeting last week HR asked if everyone knew what to do during an earthquake. Someone shouted out "Stop, drop, and roll!" Everyone started laughing, but I think the person was serious. It's a good thing we don't get big earthquakes around here!

Now, see, I don't think they're a bad idea on occasion, but when we have a drill every quarter (approx. 3 months), I think we can afford to have earthquake drills a little less often.

......ETA home made quote box......

Agreed, I think twice a year would suffice. Clearly once a year isn't cutting it where I work

fmf5 · October 2014

SpartanChick88 said:

Chad5285 said:

icaughtfire said:

Chad5285 said:
I don't like movies. They're too long, too graphic/emotional/formulaic etc, and I think they're a waste of time and money.
Maybe you're watching the wrong movies.

I'm open to suggestions.I have ADHD though so any movie longer than an hour and a half is hard for me to sit through. I start out playing 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon in the middle of the movie and before long I'm asking Google about the life span of squirrels. Maybe this is the real reason I don't like them.

You're awesome! I'm not downplaying your ADHD at all but it made me laugh because I have similar problems. Though I can focus most of the time, I get distracted VERY easily. I once told my husband I should learn to count cards and he laughed at me. His response was "two/ clubs, Ace of Spades, three/diamonds... oooo!! Pretty blue dress!" Yeah - that sounds about right. Off to Google the lifespan of squirrels

The part about the lifespan of squirrels really made me laugh. I also have ADHD but I am okay at sitting through movies as long as they're interesting to me. I have a hard time paying attention to what people are saying tho because you could be talking to me and I'll look at you like I'm paying attention, but I'll totes be thinking about something completely different from what you're talking about. Then once I realize I'm doing that I'll feel quilty. And if I'm cleaning my house I have a hard time starting in one area and finishing before moving to the next. I'll be let's say picking things off the floor then go to grab a vacuum, see maybe the counter needs wiped off and totally forget I needed to vacuum, so I'll clean the counter and notice something in some other room and just bounce all around.

Ant&Al2825 · October 2014

bibliothecary said:

akovacs4 said:

divinemsbee said:
Speaking of holidays: Halloween is Halloween. I don't mind cities or neighborhood posting hours because it gives me a timeline (ours are 5:30 to 8:30), and I get if there's a downtown or merchant's trick-or-treat that needs to be on a weekend. But I do not get cities or neighborhoods just deciding that they get to change the date of Halloween. When did that start? I don't want to get all 'when I was a kid' because I get that a lot of things are different and good for reasons (carseat laws for an example) but I just think let's celebrate the day on the day.

Not as much a problem this year, although some people have tried to change TOT to Saturday because there's a homecoming game on Friday this year. Nope.
My town started this about 15 years ago...they'd make trick-or-treating on a weekend evening.

Have you heard of trunk-or-treating? I just found out about it this year.

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No!! What is this!?

I can't wait to have kids so I'm able to go trick or treating and eat their candy. No shame.

redcallalily · October 2014

bibliothecary said:

akovacs4 said:

Speaking of holidays: Halloween is Halloween. I don't mind cities or neighborhood posting hours because it gives me a timeline (ours are 5:30 to 8:30), and I get if there's a downtown or merchant's trick-or-treat that needs to be on a weekend. But I do not get cities or neighborhoods just deciding that they get to change the date of Halloween. When did that start? I don't want to get all 'when I was a kid' because I get that a lot of things are different and good for reasons (carseat laws for an example) but I just think let's celebrate the day on the day.

Not as much a problem this year, although some people have tried to change TOT to Saturday because there's a homecoming game on Friday this year. Nope.
My town started this about 15 years ago...they'd make trick-or-treating on a weekend evening.

Have you heard of trunk-or-treating? I just found out about it this year.

I first heard of trunk-or-treating in the small town I grew up in. Which is sad, because that's the probably the last place on Earth someone would mess with Halloween candy or kids out trick-or-treating. Of course, they love to freak out about everything there, so I guess shouldn't be too surprised.

I get the idea behind it, but it makes me really sad to think that's what we've come to as a society.

teenyb43 · October 2014

LDW176 said:

teenyb43 said:

I love food. Some I hate. But I think the thing that bugs me the most is when people where black and brown together. Black pants brown shirt...yuck! And I don't know why it bugs me. By BFF DH does it sometimes knowing I hate it lol I'm a weirdo...

Oh and I don't like pears...it's like eating an apple injected with sand

Bolded. Not unpopular. Waiting for the day someone says they hate all food.

I'm confused...are you saying my post doesn't fit the thread? I was only saying that because a lot if people were talking about certain foods...

EmeJay · October 2014

Leggings, really? Nothing has changed around here, eh?

Mysh · October 2014

teenyb43 said:

teenyb43 said:

I love food. Some I hate. But I think the thing that bugs me the most is when people where black and brown together. Black pants brown shirt...yuck! And I don't know why it bugs me. By BFF DH does it sometimes knowing I hate it lol I'm a weirdo... Oh and I don't like pears...it's like eating an apple injected with sand

Bolded. Not unpopular. Waiting for the day someone says they hate all food.
I'm confused...are you saying my post doesn't fit the thread? I was only saying that because a lot if people were talking about certain foods...

Your post fits fine, the bolded was odd since everyone has this same sentiment about food. At least that is how I took it.

sister13 · October 2014

EmeJay said:

Leggings, really? Nothing has changed around here, eh?

OMG!!!!

divinemsbee · October 2014

EmeJay said:

Leggings, really? Nothing has changed around here, eh?

Well, hello stranger

Meggos1988 · October 2014

Uggs, I hate them, Who is going to spend $150 on something designed to wear in the winter among the snow, slush and water that you can destroy?

buttercup227 · October 2014

I like pumpkin pie but pumpkin flavored everything is going WAY OVERBOARD! chips, pop tarts, crutons, oreo's... everything YUCK!

teenyb43 · October 2014

buttercup227 said:
I like pumpkin pie but pumpkin flavored everything is going WAY OVERBOARD! chips, pop tarts, crutons, oreo's... everything YUCK!

My cousin posted pumpkin scented tampons! What the hell?! No we need our vag to smell like a fall decorated store?!

Meggos1988 · October 2014

bibliothecary said:

NariaDreaming said:

UO: People who get hitched at the JOP and then have a big PPD/At home reception don't bother me anymore. If you want to put on a big ass, miserably hot dress and pay out the ass for a catered meal and open bar after the fact, you go girl.

My UO: I would have killed to have a courthouse wedding, full stop (family stuff prevented me from having a courthouse ceremony). I'm not a "wedding" girl.

This is exactly why we had a destination wedding, so we could drastically cut the guest list. 32 people is all that came, I could have only the people that I wanted there. Had my grandmother had her way it would have been here in a church with 350 our "closest" family and friends...

rufus426 · October 2014

Musikalbunni said:

Meggos1988 said:

Uggs, I hate them, Who is going to spend $150 on something designed to wear in the winter among the snow, slush and water that you can destroy?

I don't own a pair, but I heard there is something you can do to "water-proof" them right?

They make a waterproofing spray. I bought them when I moved to Vermont for college and needed to walk 15 minutes in bitter cold weather to class. I have had the same pair for 9 years and they look pretty good, thanks to the spray. I spray them every year and haven't had any leaks.

thewickedfairy · October 2014

redcallalily said:

emilie818 said:

redcallalily said:

UO: Apparently, I feel the same way about UGG boots and mini skirts that other people feel about leggings. Every summer, without fail, I see girls and women running around with their cute little mini skirts and UGG boots. I'm sure your boots are very comfortable, but I really think you should leave them for winter.

Do you live in 2004? Can I come visit? I miss life before Facebook.

Apparently I do because every summer I see them everywhere. Should I mention I live in Florida, which in my mind makes it even more ridiculous?

**** mobile quote fail ****
I live in California. I can't tell you the amount of mini skirts and crotch shorts being worn with Uggs. I think it's dumb.

thewickedfairy · October 2014

modice11 said:

divinemsbee said:

Speaking of holidays: Halloween is Halloween. I don't mind cities or neighborhood posting hours because it gives me a timeline (ours are 5:30 to 8:30), and I get if there's a downtown or merchant's trick-or-treat that needs to be on a weekend. But I do not get cities or neighborhoods just deciding that they get to change the date of Halloween. When did that start? I don't want to get all 'when I was a kid' because I get that a lot of things are different and good for reasons (carseat laws for an example) but I just think let's celebrate the day on the day.

Not as much a problem this year, although some people have tried to change TOT to Saturday because there's a homecoming game on Friday this year. Nope.

I'm about to be a hypocrite but hear me out - I totally agree with you here. I think trick or treating should be on a Tuesday if that's where it falls.

However, my UO is that I actually wish we had more holidays like Memorial Day or Labor Day where it's like, "the last Monday" or "the first Monday" of [insert month]. It's so annoying to me when like, the Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday. Can't we just all have a three day weekend and do the fireworks and grill out on a long weekend?

**** fucking mobile quote box **
I'm going to say no to your having 4th of July on a designated day of the week. It's 4th of July for a reason! I'm just sayin'.

AshK2012 · October 2014

Meggos1988 said:

Uggs, I hate them, Who is going to spend $150 on something designed to wear in the winter among the snow, slush and water that you can destroy?

agreed!! they almost never look cute on anyone. The only exception is TODDLER UGGS! I'm a nanny, and my 2 year old got a pair, and they just look divine on her lol

ToryKate · October 2014

painttheair14 said:

I HATE onions. The fact that people set them out to attract the bacteria in their homes makes me hate them even more. Yuck!
What? People do this? On purpose?

It actually works! I am a crunch granola girl though, so I totally understand its not for everyone. Basically if you feel yourself getting sick you cut up an onion and place it on your bedside table before bed. Supposedly it sucks up the toxins and magically heals you

mandy522 · October 2014

Meggos1988 said:
Uggs, I hate them, Who is going to spend $150 on something designed to wear in the winter among the snow, slush and water that you can destroy?

People who have to commute to work in -20 degree weather and spend a large portion of said commute outside. I'd rather be in uggs in the snow and sleet than heels. The waterproofing works great - mine are six years old and survived all seven months of winter last year.

That being said, I don't ever wear them in the summer, in Florida, or while wearing mini skirt.

EmeJay · October 2014

EmeJay said:

Leggings, really? Nothing has changed around here, eh?

If any topic was going to bring you back, it was going to be this or the shoes in the house debate.

Mouhahaaaaa! Indeed, my dear, indeed!

EmeJay · October 2014

Aww you bishes are too nice. You know you'll get sick of me real soon, right?

bumpuser1282882 · October 2014

EmeJay said:

Aww you bishes are too nice. You know you'll get sick of me real soon, right?

NEVAR.

SpartanChick88 · October 2014

fmf5 said:

Chad5285 said:

icaughtfire said:

I don't like movies. They're too long, too graphic/emotional/formulaic etc, and I think they're a waste of time and money.
Maybe you're watching the wrong movies.

I'm open to suggestions.I have ADHD though so any movie longer than an hour and a half is hard for me to sit through. I start out playing 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon in the middle of the movie and before long I'm asking Google about the life span of squirrels. Maybe this is the real reason I don't like them.

You're awesome! I'm not downplaying your ADHD at all but it made me laugh because I have similar problems. Though I can focus most of the time, I get distracted VERY easily. I once told my husband I should learn to count cards and he laughed at me. His response was "two/ clubs, Ace of Spades, three/diamonds... oooo!! Pretty blue dress!" Yeah - that sounds about right. Off to Google the lifespan of squirrels
The part about the lifespan of squirrels really made me laugh. I also have ADHD but I am okay at sitting through movies as long as they're interesting to me. I have a hard time paying attention to what people are saying tho because you could be talking to me and I'll look at you like I'm paying attention, but I'll totes be thinking about something completely different from what you're talking about. Then once I realize I'm doing that I'll feel quilty. And if I'm cleaning my house I have a hard time starting in one area and finishing before moving to the next. I'll be let's say picking things off the floor then go to grab a vacuum, see maybe the counter needs wiped off and totally forget I needed to vacuum, so I'll clean the counter and notice something in some other room and just bounce all around.

Isn't that how everyone cleans their house? ;;)

Ant&Al2825 · October 2014

MoonandBack141 said:
I love Uggs because they are warm as hell (literally?) Judge away. My toasty toes DGAF.

I love my UGGS. And I water proof them.

HippoTooth · October 2014

LongLiveTheEvilQueen said:

*breathes deeply* okay, I hope no one takes offense to this or sees this as a call out because it's not my intention. Nelly started the AMA threads so we could all get to know each other and have some fun. Now I've noticed a few things about the AMA game that I would like to bring up for discussion. I've noticed that certain posters, mainly regs, get a lot more questions. Mostly from other regs, while newbies or less active posters get less questions and not really from other regs. When AMA was first proposed I thought it could be a great way for everyone to get to know each other a little better but it's not going to work if no one participates especially on threads where someone is new. Also I would like to add that I didn't bring this up to stir the pot or because I'm jealous. I'm not. I had a lovely time yesterday answering questions. I even found someone, (@CrazyAunt84), who wants a Savannah cat! This is simply an observation about the game so far.

I have to ask. What is your intention of posting this? You had a lot of people (regs & newbs) asking you questions in your AMA thread. To say no one participated is a little off don't you think?

pippacricket · October 2014

LongLiveTheEvilQueen said:

*breathes deeply* okay, I hope no one takes offense to this or sees this as a call out because it's not my intention. Nelly started the AMA threads so we could all get to know each other and have some fun. Now I've noticed a few things about the AMA game that I would like to bring up for discussion. I've noticed that certain posters, mainly regs, get a lot more questions. Mostly from other regs, while newbies or less active posters get less questions and not really from other regs. When AMA was first proposed I thought it could be a great way for everyone to get to know each other a little better but it's not going to work if no one participates especially on threads where someone is new. Also I would like to add that I didn't bring this up to stir the pot or because I'm jealous. I'm not. I had a lovely time yesterday answering questions. I even found someone, (@CrazyAunt84), who wants a Savannah cat! This is simply an observation about the game so far.

So...what's your UO? That everybody should be participating in the AMA threads?

FFTC - I haven't read or participated in any of the AMA threads. Not because I don't want to get to know you all. I Just haven't been on a lot lately.

Mysh · October 2014

LongLiveTheEvilQueen said:

LindsRockies said:

LongLiveTheEvilQueen said:

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Like I said, this isn't about me.

Eh, I'm not so sure about that.

Okay, I'm not going to defend myself when I've stated twice this isn't about me. I was hoping this could be kept in mind for future AMA threads so newbies could feel more welcome. I apologize. I did not mean to come off as a AW or rude and for that I'm sorry.

----mobile quote fail----
Why do regs need to go out of their way (aka do something they weren't planning on doing) to make newbies feel welcome? If newbies want to be here they will stay and participate. Regs do not owe newbies anything.

This board is way more puppies and rainbows then it use to be.

DaBearsFansWife · October 2014

AMA: Honestly, I think I asked one person a question and that was it. Why? Because I find them interesting and I would like to get to know them better, even if it is on a superficial level about ice cream preferences. Why didn't I ask anyone else questions? They either aren't on my radar, the thread was already lightyears long, or I didn't even bother opening it. I already try to open most of the threads each day and I respond to the ones that I want to. Do you realize how much time that takes? Especially for someone (definitely not me) who is super active? Yeah, definitely not side eyeing any regs who don't participate in the redundant AMA threads.

HippoTooth · October 2014

LongLiveTheEvilQueen said:

LongLiveTheEvilQueen said:

*breathes deeply* okay, I hope no one takes offense to this or sees this as a call out because it's not my intention. Nelly started the AMA threads so we could all get to know each other and have some fun. Now I've noticed a few things about the AMA game that I would like to bring up for discussion. I've noticed that certain posters, mainly regs, get a lot more questions. Mostly from other regs, while newbies or less active posters get less questions and not really from other regs. When AMA was first proposed I thought it could be a great way for everyone to get to know each other a little better but it's not going to work if no one participates especially on threads where someone is new. Also I would like to add that I didn't bring this up to stir the pot or because I'm jealous. I'm not. I had a lovely time yesterday answering questions. I even found someone, (@CrazyAunt84), who wants a Savannah cat! This is simply an observation about the game so far.

I have to ask. What is your intention of posting this? You had a lot of people (regs & newbs) asking you questions in your AMA thread. To say no one participated is a little off don't you think?
-------------------------------------------- Like I said, this isn't about me. I've also looked at past AMA threads. If I'm wrong about this then I'll drop it.

I don't understand. Why look up past AMA threads to see how many questions were asked? It isn't a competition. AMA is like any other thread on TTGP. No one is mandated to ask a question. FWIW, if you have to actually tell people numerous times that "it isn't about you", it most likely is.

icaughtfire · October 2014

"So I'm not butthurt, but please allow me to explain this thing that happened that made me all butthurt."

You didn't get as many questions as you expected/wanted and compared yours to more "reg" posters who got more. It's okay to be..envious? But at least own it.

pippacricket · October 2014

Andplusalso, aren't the GTKYs and polls a way for us to get to know each other too? Did I miss the memo where AMAs were the new gold standard?

DaBearsFansWife · October 2014

DaisyCat11 said:

I've asked like 2 questions in the AMA threads, both to posters I know. I don't have a lot of bumping time these days and I'm much more interested in regs than newbs, to be perfectly honest. Meh. And yep, Nelly started the AMA...then disappeared. Except oh wait, she's back under a different name on parenting. Wonder why she hasn't come back to TTGP after starting up a regular thread...hmmmm.

Didn't Nelly leave for really personal reasons? She took a bump break before she left completely. IDK about her being back or not but I wouldn't judge her if there are reasons why she isn't on this board. Regular thread or not.

DaBearsFansWife · October 2014

MeatandBandP said:

DaisyCat11 said:

I've asked like 2 questions in the AMA threads, both to posters I know. I don't have a lot of bumping time these days and I'm much more interested in regs than newbs, to be perfectly honest. Meh. And yep, Nelly started the AMA...then disappeared. Except oh wait, she's back under a different name on parenting. Wonder why she hasn't come back to TTGP after starting up a regular thread...hmmmm.

Didn't Nelly leave for really personal reasons? She took a bump break before she left completely. IDK about her being back or not but I wouldn't judge her if there are reasons why she isn't on this board. Regular thread or not.
-------- Except she came back and than some accusations were made and than she deactivated. It is pretty suspect.

I missed the whole accusation thing. My bad.

HippoTooth · October 2014

DaisyCat11 said:

MeatandBandP said:

DaisyCat11 said:

I've asked like 2 questions in the AMA threads, both to posters I know. I don't have a lot of bumping time these days and I'm much more interested in regs than newbs, to be perfectly honest. Meh. And yep, Nelly started the AMA...then disappeared. Except oh wait, she's back under a different name on parenting. Wonder why she hasn't come back to TTGP after starting up a regular thread...hmmmm.

Didn't Nelly leave for really personal reasons? She took a bump break before she left completely. IDK about her being back or not but I wouldn't judge her if there are reasons why she isn't on this board. Regular thread or not.
-------- Except she came back and than some accusations were made and than she deactivated. It is pretty suspect.

I missed the whole accusation thing. My bad.
That's because everyone is refusing to acknowledge it.

Vague bumping sucks ass. If you want to really say something why don't you?

DaBearsFansWife · October 2014

DaisyCat11 said:

MeatandBandP said:

DaisyCat11 said:

I've asked like 2 questions in the AMA threads, both to posters I know. I don't have a lot of bumping time these days and I'm much more interested in regs than newbs, to be perfectly honest. Meh. And yep, Nelly started the AMA...then disappeared. Except oh wait, she's back under a different name on parenting. Wonder why she hasn't come back to TTGP after starting up a regular thread...hmmmm.

Didn't Nelly leave for really personal reasons? She took a bump break before she left completely. IDK about her being back or not but I wouldn't judge her if there are reasons why she isn't on this board. Regular thread or not.
-------- Except she came back and than some accusations were made and than she deactivated. It is pretty suspect.

I missed the whole accusation thing. My bad.
That's because everyone is refusing to acknowledge it.

Totally lost now. I'mmma just awkward moonwalk away from this one.

icaughtfire · October 2014

<------ so curious.

Itsbritneybiitch · October 2014

HippoTooth said:

Vague bumping sucks ass. If you want to really say something why don't you?<

Doesn't anyone pay attention? Some bumpies believe that smelly tooth runs the confessional.

icaughtfire · October 2014

Itsbritneybiitch said:

HippoTooth said:

Vague bumping sucks ass. If you want to really say something why don't you?<

Doesn't anyone pay attention? Some bumpies believe that smelly tooth runs the confessional.

______________________

Oh my.

abcdefghijk12345678 · October 2014

Itsbritneybiitch said:

HippoTooth said:

Vague bumping sucks ass. If you want to really say something why don't you?<

Doesn't anyone pay attention? Some bumpies believe that smelly tooth runs the confessional.
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