nam2013
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Post by nam2013 on Oct 25, 2017 9:11:01 GMT -6
Morning ladies. It has happened: after 9 weeks we have no more builders in our home! The house is no where near finished, and I still want to kill our contractor, but I’m so happy we have our house back.
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guster
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Post by guster on Oct 25, 2017 9:11:28 GMT -6
@trylcrzy, both sides or just one? ETA: I guess either way it doesn't matter, but I've seen Roman shades for them that look nice both down and pulled up.
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mwhip
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Post by mwhip on Oct 25, 2017 9:14:21 GMT -6
Decor question: we have a side lite next to our front door. Currently it’s just open and I’m trying to figure out a solution to cover it up. We had one when I was a kid with an ugly lace curtain held in place with rods at the top and bottom. Our side lite has wooden blinds. They don't raise or lower, so our dogs like to stick their noses in them. I'm not that fond of them, but it does make it so no one can see in. I could have H send me a picture.
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Oct 25, 2017 9:14:50 GMT -6
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Post by trtlcrzy on Oct 25, 2017 9:18:36 GMT -6
Decor question: we have a side lite next to our front door. Currently it’s just open and I’m trying to figure out a solution to cover it up. We had one when I was a kid with an ugly lace curtain held in place with rods at the top and bottom. Our side lite has wooden blinds. They don't raise or lower, so our dogs like to stick their noses in them. I'm not that fond of them, but it does make it so no one can see in. I could have H send me a picture. I like the look of the blinds (or shutters) but I don’t think it’s deep enough for that. I think it would look funny for them to be mounted over the top.
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Post by peachsmama on Oct 25, 2017 9:18:58 GMT -6
I like the roman shade idea. I love them.
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mwhip
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Post by mwhip on Oct 25, 2017 9:23:44 GMT -6
Our side lite has wooden blinds. They don't raise or lower, so our dogs like to stick their noses in them. I'm not that fond of them, but it does make it so no one can see in. I could have H send me a picture. I like the look of the blinds (or shutters) but I don’t think it’s deep enough for that. I think it would look funny for them to be mounted over the top. This is ours. I like the little light that comes through, but we never have them open. I don't answer the door unless I'm expecting someone, so having nothing there would drive me crazy.
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cagoldi
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Post by cagoldi on Oct 25, 2017 9:24:57 GMT -6
Your boys are the sweetest vino and cagoldi. Melts my heart! Well, my boy is a typical Scorpio. Really sweet and charming when he wants to be but Satan incarnate when he feels the need to make us crazy.
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Oct 25, 2017 9:29:57 GMT -6
mwhip our front door is in our living room, which is open concept with the dining room and kitchen, so everyone can see everything. I really would like the privacy.
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yummeecookee
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Post by yummeecookee on Oct 25, 2017 9:32:56 GMT -6
S/O curls- why does B have pin straight hair when mine is so curly and thick? C has a couple curls. I’m also afraid to take him for a cut bc I don’t want him to lose them forever!
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yummeecookee
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Post by yummeecookee on Oct 25, 2017 9:35:32 GMT -6
I left our side lite alone trtlcrzy. If someone looks in, they see the stairs so it really wasn’t a privacy issue for us. At the mo it has Halloween gel clings though. Relevant.
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Oct 25, 2017 9:37:39 GMT -6
Maddie got her first haircut when she was around 3.5 and lost her curls. Made me so sad. She had full-on natural cork screw curls. Her hair is still thick with some wave though. That's awesome that you're donating her hair mwhip. As sad as it is to see it go, it's so much easier to maintain. I think the girls will get their hair cut to shoulder length in DEC. chrisy01 good luck on your presentation and I hope L feels better soon. vino and cagoldi so sweet!
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mwhip
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Post by mwhip on Oct 25, 2017 9:38:08 GMT -6
mwhip our front door is in our living room, which is open concept with the dining room and kitchen, so everyone can see everything. I really would like the privacy. Yeah, I'd probably have a towel hanging over it until I could find something I like! :-) I wouldn't want the person I was ignoring at my door to see that I was blatantly ignoring them! The blind does stick out on the top of our side lite...I've never really noticed it, but since it's in the entry way, maybe that's why.
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vino
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Post by vino on Oct 25, 2017 9:38:58 GMT -6
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Oct 25, 2017 9:40:59 GMT -6
Thanks for the birthday love for M yesterday! I can't believe I have a 6 yo. I haven't been around much lately because it's been crazy. Work was insanely boring this weekend. Yesterday we were busy nonstop for M's birthday. I felt guilty that we weren't having a party for her but it worked out wonderfully and she said it was her "best birthday ever." We went to a trampoline park (if you ever want to feel 187 years-old I suggest going to one), then out to a restaurant for birthday lunch, back to the house for cake and presents, and to the park. She got a science kit and was thrilled so we did an experiment last night.
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Oct 25, 2017 9:42:43 GMT -6
That’s something else I was considering, I just didn’t know if it was cheesy or not.
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vino
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Post by vino on Oct 25, 2017 9:46:16 GMT -6
I thought the same thing when I put it up, but if you spend the time putting it up properly using a super sharp carving type knife to precisely cut it when it’s on the window it looks good. And if not, it’s only like $30 wasted.
Or you can contact a window company and see what a replacement would be?
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Post by kim22 on Oct 25, 2017 9:54:54 GMT -6
Hi! Everyone is back at school today. I returned to a 3 page note from the sub about my classes. This particular sub drives me crazy. Subbing is hard but handle the kids or stay out of middle school. One of my good girls said she already went to the principal yesterday (my student, not the sub) and told her some of the things that went on.
I joined a pto committee at the big kid's school since I will be home for a while. I think I should quit, they are fighting over hot dogs. I have no feelings on hot dogs.
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Post by mskatiep on Oct 25, 2017 10:06:34 GMT -6
Guys! I haven't read, but I just wanted to tell y'all that I just had to take a Govt wide training on unauthorized disclosure AKA "the leakers."
This shit is rediculous! No other president has had to send down special training just to get people to keep their mouths shut about him.
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Post by cagoldi on Oct 25, 2017 10:07:10 GMT -6
The illness fairy really needs to stay away from your house for awhile, chrisy01. Glad you are back at your house with no unwanted guests, nam2013!
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Post by trtlcrzy on Oct 25, 2017 10:08:06 GMT -6
I have landed on either doing this Or some sort of patterned privacy film. vino I’d like to just get the glass replaced but we won’t be able to afford something like that for quite a while.
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Post by cagoldi on Oct 25, 2017 10:08:56 GMT -6
Guys! I haven't read, but I just wanted to tell y'all that I just had to take a Govt wide training on unauthorized disclosure AKA "the leakers." This shit is rediculous! No other president has had to send down special training just to get people to keep their mouths shut about him. No other president has been such an incompetent fool either. Uncharted territory.
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Post by cagoldi on Oct 25, 2017 10:12:29 GMT -6
Drowning in work ATM.
We took Sinny to the doctor last weekend for a check-up and he looked great. Blood pressure was excellent and his sneezing is probably allergies so we might try an antihistamine. He goes back for more labs to see how his renal failure is in about 6 weeks.
The vet tech acted like he was a celebrity and said they all picked slips out of a hat to decide who would get to do his vitals. She said they see tons of Sphynx, but never any Cornish and they were all fighting over who would help the doctor for his appointment.
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Post by klong11 on Oct 25, 2017 10:18:24 GMT -6
Reminds me, I need to get an appt for Ace to go back for more bloodwork. He'll be so pleased.
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Post by mskatiep on Oct 25, 2017 10:24:51 GMT -6
Guys! I haven't read, but I just wanted to tell y'all that I just had to take a Govt wide training on unauthorized disclosure AKA "the leakers." This shit is rediculous! No other president has had to send down special training just to get people to keep their mouths shut about him. No other president has been such an incompetent fool either. Uncharted territory.
#aintthatthefuckingtruth
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Post by wineallthetime on Oct 25, 2017 10:27:35 GMT -6
trtlcrzy, I have the same problem. We have one of those on either side of our door. You mostly see our foyer/stairs, but can see into the kitchen, family room and living room/playroom if you look a certain way. Ours don't go to the floor though, maybe cover 3/4 of the door. I've been considering what vino suggested. I think our neighbors did that. I'd like more privacy and to be able to hide from people who come to the door.
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Post by wineallthetime on Oct 25, 2017 10:29:16 GMT -6
Guys! I haven't read, but I just wanted to tell y'all that I just had to take a Govt wide training on unauthorized disclosure AKA "the leakers." This shit is rediculous! No other president has had to send down special training just to get people to keep their mouths shut about him. No other president has been such an incompetent fool either. Uncharted territory. I'm still in shock that he's our president. Like, how did this happen? It's like the horrible joke that won't end.
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Oct 25, 2017 10:43:28 GMT -6
Guys! I haven't read, but I just wanted to tell y'all that I just had to take a Govt wide training on unauthorized disclosure AKA "the leakers." This shit is ridiculous! No other president has had to send down special training just to get people to keep their mouths shut about him. I haven't done this one yet, but that's exactly what my friend said yesterday when she took it.
This week we're doing a massive switchover to a new records system...and imagine that, despite over a year of planning it's a total clusterfuck. The new system is messing up even basic programs like Word and is totally non-functional. It's also utterly busy and ridiculous. I think the former MySpace team must have been hired to design this system. There are three levels of menus across the top, 2 levels of menus down the side, and sometimes more menus on the main screen area. There are so many damn icons that despite having the program open for full view across my giant monitor, I still have to click an icon to see even more icons that didn't fit. This is a $4 billion project to replace a system that worked perfectly well. Your tax dollars at work (with the exception of nam2013 and you lucky Canadians).
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Oct 25, 2017 10:46:36 GMT -6
No other president has been such an incompetent fool either. Uncharted territory. I'm still in shock that he's our president. Like, how did this happen? It's like the horrible joke that won't end. I know. We talk about this almost every drill. At my NG building they avoided putting up a picture of the leering sociopath (that's exactly how he looks in his official photo) for 6 months. One of my friends at the VA said they had to replace theirs several times because it's been vandalized. It feels like a giant never-ending practical joke. The fact that he's tried to turn his "You're fired!" catch line from his reality show into some sort of phrase in his presidency just makes me...wish so many of my fellow Americans weren't so ignorant.
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Oct 25, 2017 10:49:00 GMT -6
trtlcrzy, I like the privacy curtain option in your picture. I have some of the privacy film in a weird window in Maddie's room. I like it but you'd just have to make sure it's cut and placed correctly or it'd look really jacked up.
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