Cultures & Groups - 9 December 2007

2007-12-09 07:50:36 · 23 answers · asked by louise d 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

'Tis deja vu, we have another ice storm like the one in January. Trees down everywhere, electricity out in half the city and surrounding towns don't have any at all. We still have ours but tree branches are cracking and breaking everywhere, whole trees are falling with the weight of the ice, and it just keeps raining and freezing on. A six-inch branch came down out of my lirodendron tree as I was looking out the door a minute ago.
Not an avaliable generator in town, or kerosene or propane heater, and the city is putting its emergency plan in place this afternoon. Is anybody really ready for this kind of thing? What do you do to prepare for it?

What is the worst storm in your memory?

2007-12-09 07:32:38 · 22 answers · asked by Isadora 6 in Senior Citizens

I'am finding much food makes me run to the toilet. And booze. Forget it. I fly to the toilet.Do you have these problems.
Toilet Training????

2007-12-09 07:28:15 · 22 answers · asked by clara M. 2 in Senior Citizens

That are still living in environments similar to that of the setting of "Pirates of the Caribbean"? For example no electricity, or cars, people still carry swords and dress like they did in the 18th/early 19th century? If you have watched the films you'll know what i mean, i'm just curious as to if anyone still lives like this. Thanks.

2007-12-09 07:00:48 · 6 answers · asked by rtyoung192 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Just a few minutes ago, my husband turned to me and offered me the last few crunchy pieces of white cheddar flavored popcorn. I declined. He then said to me “I always try to give you the very best, from the curliest of curly fries to the last half popped kernals of popcorn”.


My husand has always said things through the day to bring cheer into my life, and keep a smile on my face.

Do you recall any times similar to this that you have shared?

What has someone said to you in your life that, if nothing more, has brought a smile to your face? Please share the situation and the story.

2007-12-09 07:00:45 · 16 answers · asked by .~*☆★*~. .~Buzz~~. .~*★☆*~. 3 in Senior Citizens

I am a senior living in BC Canada. Snail mail is post mail. I would like to email you and post mail. I make dolls, art and read

2007-12-09 06:51:42 · 5 answers · asked by clara M. 2 in Senior Citizens

How could they put them in if their eyes are so skinny?

2007-12-09 06:48:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

12 Step Program Of Recovery For Web Addicts


1) I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my PAPER newspaper like I used to, before the Web.

2) I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork and not with one hand typing.

3) I will get dressed before noon.

4) I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash clothes, and plan dinner before even thinking of the Web.

5) I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate few friends and family that are Web-deprived.

6) I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the Web.

7) I will read a book... if I still remember how.

8) I will listen to those around me about their needs and stop telling them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on the Web.

9) I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for email.

10) I will try and get out of the house at least once a week, if it is necessary or not.

11) I will remember that my bank is not forgiving if I forget to balance my checkbook because I was too busy on the Web.

12) Last, but not least, I will remember that I must go to bed sometime... and the Web will always be there tomorrow!

2007-12-09 06:37:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

GRANDMA IN COURT.

Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they
aren't prepared for the answer.

In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his
first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand.

He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"
She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known
you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big
disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate
people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot
when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more
than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."

The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the
room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?"
She again replied, "Why, yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he
was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem.
He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is
one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife
with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him."

The defense attorney almost died.

The judge asked both counsellors to approach the bench and, in a very
quiet voice, said, "If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll throw
both of you in jail and neither of you will ever see the sun again.
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2007-12-09 06:21:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-09 06:18:59 · 10 answers · asked by Lean_on_Me 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

girl or dream guy? Or have even met them?

2007-12-09 06:16:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

im a girl and i like a girl of my school(she's kinda my friend). this is my last year in high school so i decided to tell her about how i felt in a party.she told me how pretty i looked at the party.
when the party was finishing i told her to come with me cuz i had something to tell her.i stayed with her like 10 mint trying to tell her. at first she thought that i wanted her to help me with some boy she knew but when i told her she put a weird face and said :r u serius? r u serius?i said yes and then she said: no!! no, i dont share ur ideas. ill keep talking to u(i dunno if thats true i think she only said this cuz before i told her that i liked her i said she wouldnt talk with me anymore)
then we stayed there in silence till she saw 1 of her friends and left. i saw her again in the club when she was leaving and she only looked me in the eyes without sying bye or a smile, nothing.
well the problem is that im going tosee her for the last time next week .should i talk to her or what?.

2007-12-09 06:08:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-12-09 05:59:54 · 7 answers · asked by ScorpioDog 2 in Senior Citizens

I live in BC Canada and what to snail mail and email many seniors. I live to make dolls and write and laugh.

2007-12-09 05:58:12 · 12 answers · asked by clara M. 2 in Senior Citizens

2007-12-09 05:57:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

They think theyre right!

2007-12-09 05:50:49 · 31 answers · asked by ﷲ G ﷲ 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I mean how Piggy Banks originally got that name?

2007-12-09 05:35:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

to bad we cant keep this catorgory to just older ones, do you agree? or dont it bother you? i wonder why they come here for?

2007-12-09 05:32:23 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Mystery, mystery/thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, history or historic fiction? How is it? Would you recommend it to others?

2007-12-09 05:16:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

.....what two things on our bodies continue growing throughout our lives....until the very end?? ( Okay you naughty guys, you only wish! ha ha ha ha)

2007-12-09 05:10:20 · 20 answers · asked by Eve 5 in Senior Citizens

Have you wondered what they are doing now or have you tried to track them down and communicate???

2007-12-09 05:09:56 · 30 answers · asked by menasha_rabinowitz 3 in Senior Citizens

I'm a quadriplegic just looking to get in touch with others on-line that have spinal cord injuries or are disabled to. Thanks for the help.

2007-12-09 04:53:43 · 3 answers · asked by Cathy 3 in People with Disabilities

This is a supposedly actual job application a 17 year old boy submitted at a McDonald's fast-food establishment in Florida........ and they hired him because he was so honest and funny!
NAME: Greg Bulmash


SEX: Not yet. Still waiting for the right person.


DESIRED POSITION: Company's President or Vice President. But seriously, whatever's available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn't be applying here in the first place.

DESIRED SALARY: $185,000 a year plus stock options and a Michael Ovitz Style severance package. If that's not possible, make an offer and we can haggle.


EDUCATION: Yes.


LAST POSITION HELD: Target for middle management hostility.

SALARY: Less than I'm worth.


MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: My incredible collection of stolen pens and post-it notes.


REASON FOR LEAVING: It sucked.


HOURS AVAILABLE TO WORK: Any.


PREFERRED HOURS: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS?: Yes, but they're better suited to a More intimate environment.


MAY WE CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?: If I had one, would I be here?


DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT YOU FROM LIFTING UP TO 50 LBS?: Of what?


DO YOU HAVE A CAR?: I think the more appropriate question here would be "Do you have a car that runs?"


HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS OR RECOGNITION?:
I may already be a winner of the Publishers Clearing house Sweepstakes.


DO YOU SMOKE?: On the job no, on my breaks yes.


WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS?: Living in the Bahamas with a fabulously wealthy dumb sexy blonde super model who thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread. Actually, I'd like to be doing that now.


DO YOU CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE?: Yes. Absolutely.


SIGN HERE: Aries.

2007-12-09 04:52:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

around like a headless chicken today, or did you sit by the fire and keep warm instead.

2007-12-09 04:51:42 · 21 answers · asked by Roxy. 6 in Senior Citizens

no, seriously it seems like their are more better paying jobs with fewer hours like private contracters in iraq make $600 a day tax free. hell strippers and porn stars make more money than college educated people and all they have to do is show off their goods or suck something on camera . and yes not everyone can do that cause of psychological effects or just plain don't have good bodys.hell bounty hunters make alot of money too almost the same as mercenaries although mercenaries aren't allowed to go back to their native soil. but all in all college educations don't do squat but make you work your *** off and make you pay back most of the good money you earned for no reason

2007-12-09 04:49:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

meat and soup? Is that how they fly in the movies? I mean in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon they are so graceful flying through the air it reminds me of reindeer on Santa's sleigh. Is that the reason they can fly now?

2007-12-09 04:46:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Ok, so I'm only 21 right now but I'm a little worried about this. It seems like most of the pedophiles are in or past their middle ages, like age 40-60. Most of them like young boys, and I know from history that many of the Roman citizens and politicians had their own slave boys which they performed sexual acts with.

This is all very disturbing to me, but I am just wondering, this is disgusting because it's basically homosexuality. Are these men all homosexual for wanting to do things with little boys, or is there something that changes in a man's mind when they reach a certain age that makes young boys sexually desirable? Some of these people seem to have no preference between young boys and young girls, but it seems like most prefer boys - why?

2007-12-09 04:42:31 · 2 answers · asked by bada_bing2k4 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

meet your first spouse? What year and what were your ages?

1973-I was 18 he was 20 and in the Navy. We met at a club on base when he asked me to dance. First-and only-time he ever asked anyone to dance.

2007-12-09 04:39:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-09 04:37:31 · 16 answers · asked by gggggg 6 in Senior Citizens

We all share bits and pieces of ourselves here, but I can't keep everyone straight. I'd have to make a chart!
So I thought it might be nice if we each shared a few quick stats about ourselves-I will start
Female
52 YO
Western US
Married once 30+ years
Currently single (my choice)
2 boys (17 and 35)
3 girls (18, 22, 25)
Worked 20+ years as Tax Consultant
Currently full time student-Social Work major
No pets
Hobbies: Anything involving People

2007-12-09 04:37:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens