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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
 Posted - 01/11/2005 : 12:17:56
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floop's Advice Shack: Answering Questions and Making
Quesadillas Since 2005
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Dear floop
I so desperately need you advice that I started this thread. Please answer. I know I won't be the only lost soul seeking
your guidance.
Here is my sad tale of woe:
This couple, who my husband and I always thought were boring, befriended us and we've hung out together a bunch because their kid is all palsy-walsy with out kid. Every time after we've gotten together with them, Mr. Kathryn and I have agreed that we were bored to tears. Then they got way agressive about getting together, calling, being persistent, etc. The last two times we gritted our teeth and hung out with them their kid taught our kid some bad stuff (invoving lying as well as climbing on tall dressers). Mr. Kathryn thinks this is the perfect excuse for dropping them ("We can no longer socialize with you because your brat's gonna turn our angel into Charlie Manson. Sorry.")
I think we shouldn't say anything but just fade from view. We live in an awfully small town.
How do I handle this with a modicum of grace?
Signed
These people are so fucking boring
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 12:24:54
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I know I'm not floop but I think I can handle this.
Each time they ask for your company, come up with a more and more ridiculous excuse each time (ex We have to shave the couch tonight.). Eventually they will get the clue.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 12:26:17
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
floop's Advice Shack: Answering Questions and Making
Quesadillas Since 2005
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we've hung out together a bunch because their kid is all palsy-walsy with out kid.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank
I don't get why this meant you had to hang out.
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 12:39:21
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Great advice, Coldie but I'm holding out for floop.
I'm hoping he'll throw a quesadilla my way.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 12:40:57
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Originally posted by kathryn
This couple, who my husband and I always thought were boring, befriended us and we've hung out together a bunch because their kid is all palsy-walsy with out kid.
when i first read this i thought you said "palsy-walsy" like cerebral palsy and i had no idea what that meant.
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 12:46:31
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I hate when people think we have to hang out with them because our kids hang out. I already have friends. Plus most of the other parents are about 15 years older, closer to my parents age than mine. Trying to prove to everyone how great of parents they are and moreso I think they are trying to prove it to themselves...
Here's a funny one, once I put my foot in my mouth when a couple of them asked me to go out with them. It was completely by accident, one of those out of your mouth before you even realize it kind of dealies. I said, "I hardly have enough time for my real friends nevermind." Oooopsies.
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
1811 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 12:51:21
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Dear floop,
What do you do with that scarf, exactly?
If you really want to know, look in the Frank |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:01:33
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
floop's Advice Shack: Answering Questions and Making
Quesadillas Since 2005
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we've hung out together a bunch because their kid is all palsy-walsy with out kid.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank
I don't get why this meant you had to hang out.
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate
Still don't get it.
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:06:04
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i think the best response in that situation (and many situations) is no response. unless you're actually willing to confront them directly and say "you're boring. we don't like hanging out with you."
we're adults. life is short. you can chose who you want to hang out with and you shouldn't waste time hanging out with unworthy, boring people. even if it hurts their boring feelings
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:07:00
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Originally posted by dayanara
Dear floop,
What do you do with that scarf, exactly?
um, put it around my neck.
i bought it for London and figured i should get more use out of it. since it is, believe it or not, fucking cold here at the moment
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:08:54
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I was going to mail him, but as you've opened a dedicated thread, I'll use it:
What movie should I watch this weekend? On DVD, please.
The violet, the lily and the pink but those I refused all three |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:10:32
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Dear floop,
How did you suddenly become the expert on everything???
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:13:28
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
Dear floop,
How did you suddenly become the expert on everything???
__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
ask Kathryn
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:15:11
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I have a question floop. Can I trust your judgement?
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:23:19
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of course you can homers. i know everything (according to kathryn)
whore - why don't you rent BADLANDS by Terrance Malick. good film.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:54:58
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How regularly should one shave one's couch?
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:57:11
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i can't advise you on that one cheeseman. i've never had a couch that needed shaving
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:59:23
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Oh you haven't lived.
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate |
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:14:34
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Dear Floop
How you doing today?
Tre
Frank Black ate my hamster |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:18:25
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i can't complain. the sun is out for the first time in weeks, even though it was supposed to rain. i'm not working today. going to see a film later.
supposed to meet a friend for a beer tonight.
life is good (knock on wood)
hey, i just came up with that.
maybe that's why i get to have my own question column?
how are you doing?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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4894 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:21:32
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I slept last night and I had a nap this afternoon, I'm the king of the fucking moon today my friend!
I had a weird dream about the forum though.
Frank Black ate my hamster |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:36:24
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explain the weird forum dream
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:39:28
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yes. please tell us
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:39:29
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Yeah please explain. You didn't mention anything to me earlier. I am intrigued now.
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:40:09
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Dear
I am in a conundrum, a pickle, if you will.
I am not sure whether I sent Carolynanna an email telling her
how much I enjoy her posts, her very presence on the forum, and
how cool it is that someone else here has kids. Honestly, I cannot remember (the Deal girls were right when they sang "Motherhood means mental freeze."). So I am caught between a rock (risking sending her the same email twice and looking like a loser stalker and feeling paranoid that she's gotten said email but chosen to ignore it) and a hard place (not being friendly).
Thank you, floop, for running what the Clash would surely call
the only advice thread that matters
Signed
Someone tell Homers that palsy-walsy mean pals/friendly with
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:41:53
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tre,
did it involve being in a field by any chance?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:42:53
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She'll have ignored it. She's ahard woman, that one.
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine. |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:44:25
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Powlzee Wowlzee.
Freezeheads.
Tre dream derscription please. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:50:33
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Someone tell Homers that palsy-walsy mean pals/friendly with
thank you(and i'm sure homer thanks you too), at first i thought it had something to do with cerebral palsy and was genuinely concerned with the children jumping off furniture and such. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:50:43
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Someone tell Homers that palsy-walsy mean pals/friendly with
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank
I think the problem here is that you put "palsy-walsy with out kid". Now I see you meant "our kid". Can you see why I was confused now?
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:54:31
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it's understandable why you were confused corky.
i mean homers
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:55:00
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No, I dreamed that there was a problem with the forum and all it's layout was lost, instead of neat threads with boxes laid out nicely there were lists upon lists of people posting. In some way the boxes kept the normality of the forum and the freaks and spammers out so as soon as the layout died the weirdos had access. They were spamming porn sites and personal sites, they were pasting lots of pictures and then coloured letters that made no sense and they were pasting and posting so fast it all overlapped so there were pictures of things like dogs with green and orange spam posts over them. Every time someone from the forum posted it came up with all their details, age name date of birth address, all of it. Some of the people who were posting were banned members posting obscenities and offensive remarks (all in all the forum had pretty much turned into a less visual pixiesmusic.com)
And then a picture popped up of a sreet with houses and gardens. In one garden five doors down were cartoon cats, bagpuss and the like and a bright orange mister man, over this picture the message DAVE NOISY AND HIS KITTYS ARE FIVE DOORS DOWN was written in bold and all of the regular forum posters were pleased because this meant Dave was five minutes away from sorting this forum anarchy.
At this point though my housemate woke me up with a cadburys cream egg. There is no more to tell.
Frank Black ate my hamster |
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:56:17
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Sorry to be slow to respond, I have study to do you know
Frank Black ate my hamster |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 14:56:58
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dear floop,
i recently enjoyed a quesadilla with roasted chicken, pesto, and cranberries with a spicy yogurt dip. i'm not a big fan of cranberries so i removed them after the first bite, it was still the best quesadilla i have ever eaten.
my question: what's the url of that quesadilla-master forum, i think i have a recipe to share?
thanks,
-jon
Rat: do you have any regrets?
Pig: no, but i had a parrot once
Rat: that made absolutely no sense
Pig: well, it made sense to me until i learned he couldn't talk
Rat: i wish you couldn't talk
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 15:01:27
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jon,
looking forward to your recipe. haven't seen you around there in a while. you are missed
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/quesadillamaster/
you're not jon tiven are you?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2005 : 15:06:48
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
She'll have ignored it. She's ahard woman, that one.
I am not....
Nope Kathryn, I never received an email.
But thanks for the kind words all the same.
__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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