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Post by overboard on May 12, 2021 10:30:57 GMT -6
DD2 goes to a nature based preschool and they are obviously talking a lot about cicadas right now and finds it all fascinating. She is obsessed with their wings and keeps bringing me wings she finds on the ground as gifts. I have a little collection and it totally grosses me out. 😂 you should save them for her when she’s older. Do you see the kind of stuff I had to put up with, kid?
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Post by fatpony on May 12, 2021 13:08:16 GMT -6
In good news, DD tested negative for Covid. Since her allergies/cold went away and then came back and we're travelling on Friday to see my sister and her family, we tested her out of an abudance of caution.
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Post by blurnette989 on May 13, 2021 7:31:36 GMT -6
Feliz dia da espiga! Wishing everyone bread, peace, happiness, fortune, love and light ! And wine and olive oil too!
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Post by jkjacq on May 13, 2021 8:54:44 GMT -6
Is anyone else invested in the poor tiger roaming around Houston?
CNN actually had Carol Baskin on yesterday talking about it.
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Post by Minerva on May 13, 2021 9:20:39 GMT -6
Is anyone else invested in the poor tiger roaming around Houston?
CNN actually had Carol Baskin on yesterday talking about it.
My cousin has been talking about moving her family to Houston for a few months. She was there last weekend looking at McMansion communities in the burbs. So of course, my extended family has been teasing her about how she’s going to have to get/watch out for tigers.
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Post by Minerva on May 13, 2021 9:22:18 GMT -6
But really, I was in the Bay Area during the tiger incident at the SF Zoo. Tigers deserve respect and a shitload of space. Keeping them as pets is cruel and unsafe.
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Post by jkjacq on May 13, 2021 9:32:51 GMT -6
But really, I was in the Bay Area during the tiger incident at the SF Zoo. Tigers deserve respect and a shitload of space. Keeping them as pets is cruel and unsafe. I dont understand the mindset that thinks getting a tiger as a pet is a good idea. Like do you just decide to weigh the pro/cons like 'hmmm big animal that can tear me apart' vs 'nobody else has a tiger imma get me one'.
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Post by notblanche on May 13, 2021 10:14:12 GMT -6
Newest member of the inhaler club, checking in! I was diagnosed with allergy-induced asthma yesterday and got my first inhaler. It's really a wonder to breathe without wheezing. I don't think I knew how bad it was until it's not anymore. So that's really cool.
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Post by Minerva on May 13, 2021 10:51:39 GMT -6
Newest member of the inhaler club, checking in! I was diagnosed with allergy-induced asthma yesterday and got my first inhaler. It's really a wonder to breathe without wheezing. I don't think I knew how bad it was until it's not anymore. So that's really cool. Welcome to the club. Breathing IS nice. 🤣
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Post by overboard on May 13, 2021 13:05:27 GMT -6
Is anyone else invested in the poor tiger roaming around Houston?
CNN actually had Carol Baskin on yesterday talking about it.
It’s memes now on my fb. My brother texted to make sure we knew about it, and I told him it was over an hour from us. The guy was arrested for evading, but nobody knows where he brought the tiger! There’s also reports of other animals in the home like monkeys. I’d like for animal cruelty to investigate. You’d think there was sufficient cause. Strangely enough, another tiger was found in someone’s garage in Houston a few years ago.
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Post by jkjacq on May 13, 2021 13:08:01 GMT -6
Is anyone else invested in the poor tiger roaming around Houston?
CNN actually had Carol Baskin on yesterday talking about it.
It’s memes now on my fb. My brother texted to make sure we knew about it, and I told him it was over an hour from us. The guy was arrested for evading, but nobody knows where he brought the tiger! There’s also reports of other animals in the home like monkeys. I’d like for animal cruelty to investigate. You’d think there was sufficient cause. Strangely enough, another tiger was found in someone’s garage in Houston a few years ago. There is a program on animal planet Vet Life, and they had to help rescue a tiger after Harvey?
Why is this a thing there?
and I hope the guy who let it loose gets a very long sentence.
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Post by overboard on May 13, 2021 13:49:07 GMT -6
It’s memes now on my fb. My brother texted to make sure we knew about it, and I told him it was over an hour from us. The guy was arrested for evading, but nobody knows where he brought the tiger! There’s also reports of other animals in the home like monkeys. I’d like for animal cruelty to investigate. You’d think there was sufficient cause. Strangely enough, another tiger was found in someone’s garage in Houston a few years ago. There is a program on animal planet Vet Life, and they had to help rescue a tiger after Harvey?
Why is this a thing there?
and I hope the guy who let it loose gets a very long sentence.
It’s against the law in Harris county (Houston) but it still happens. The tiger from a few years ago was a pet someone realized they couldn’t handle. Yes, I’m serious. There’s actually a big cat rescue/refuge in the state that we’ve visited a few times. They have a bobcat someone tried to domesticate. Why? Because this is Texas. And no one tells us what the fuck to do. 🙄
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Post by overboard on May 14, 2021 11:47:03 GMT -6
jkjacq, I reread my post. I hope you know I’m rolling my eyes at Texas, and that’s not directed towards you. I need to dump this somewhere. My school did mobile pick up for diploma covers, and I burst out crying when they applauded for me in the parking lot. Higher Ed was forbidden in the religion I was raised in, although they’ve very slightly softened their stance. I cried for what I missed out on, and I cried because my mom and other family don’t give a shit about it. I have so much more to go, but my H and kids support me all the way.
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Post by byjove on May 14, 2021 11:50:10 GMT -6
overboard, a very big congrats to you!!! I'm glad they applauded you.
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Post by jkjacq on May 14, 2021 14:10:58 GMT -6
jkjacq, I reread my post. I hope you know I’m rolling my eyes at Texas, and that’s not directed towards you. I need to dump this somewhere. My school did mobile pick up for diploma covers, and I burst out crying when they applauded for me in the parking lot. Higher Ed was forbidden in the religion I was raised in, although they’ve very slightly softened their stance. I cried for what I missed out on, and I cried because my mom and other family don’t give a shit about it. I have so much more to go, but my H and kids support me all the way. You’re good 😉 Idaho has a similar mindset. Least regulated state in the nation!! Woop woop So I get it Also congratulations!!!
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2021 14:29:25 GMT -6
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Post by cakewench on May 14, 2021 16:05:35 GMT -6
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Post by overboard on May 14, 2021 17:28:30 GMT -6
Thanks y’all. I appreciate the congratulations, but I wasn’t fishing for them! I needed to dump those emotions somewhere.
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Post by blurnette989 on May 14, 2021 18:02:28 GMT -6
Congrats overboard! You are awesome. I'm proud of you!!!
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Post by origami on May 14, 2021 19:51:22 GMT -6
Congrats overboard. My XH was raised the same and I'm going to sob like a baby when they finally get theirs.
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Post by Minerva on May 14, 2021 20:07:53 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on May 15, 2021 6:57:14 GMT -6
Newest member of the inhaler club, checking in! I was diagnosed with allergy-induced asthma yesterday and got my first inhaler. It's really a wonder to breathe without wheezing. I don't think I knew how bad it was until it's not anymore. So that's really cool. I'm glad you are breathing better! Ask for a nebulizer too. There are times the inhaler doesn't quite do the trick and our nebulizer saves us a trip to the ER. They're only about $35 and are FSA eligible.
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Post by dc2london on May 15, 2021 6:58:38 GMT -6
jkjacq, I reread my post. I hope you know I’m rolling my eyes at Texas, and that’s not directed towards you. I need to dump this somewhere. My school did mobile pick up for diploma covers, and I burst out crying when they applauded for me in the parking lot. Higher Ed was forbidden in the religion I was raised in, although they’ve very slightly softened their stance. I cried for what I missed out on, and I cried because my mom and other family don’t give a shit about it. I have so much more to go, but my H and kids support me all the way. I'm so proud of you!!!!! Morgaritas all around!
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Post by clucky on May 15, 2021 7:37:41 GMT -6
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Post by oreobitsy on May 15, 2021 8:04:08 GMT -6
overboard congratulations! That’s a great accomplishment!
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Post by lemondrop on May 15, 2021 8:36:34 GMT -6
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Post by Ls2012 on May 15, 2021 8:58:26 GMT -6
Woot! Congratulations overboard!! You deserve to be celebrated!
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Post by athn64 on May 15, 2021 12:25:23 GMT -6
We're celebrating DD1'S birthday today (actual birthday is Wednesday). My overly girly girl wanted a ninja theme this year. Don't mind the eyes. She insisted we use the candy ones.
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Post by klw on May 15, 2021 15:11:03 GMT -6
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Post by oreobitsy on May 15, 2021 17:33:59 GMT -6
athn64 That cake is fantastic! I love the ninja theme. Please tell me she’s read the Princess in Black series?
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