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[Becky]

LOL You are hilarious.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I don't get why the guys are uncomfortable... Are they mostly like young single guys? Oh well.

Anyway, congrats again.

[Becky]

Maybe they are uncomfortable because they would like to congratulate her on the pregnancy, but don't want to offend her by assuming anything in case she's just bloated.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Dawn wrote: "I love making men uncomfortable with my pregnant state, specifically at work. I'm 16 weeks along and am very clearly showing, but guys still will look at me... Glance at my stomach.. and then look ..."

:-D

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Man: "Ahh, congratulations! How far along are you?"

Woman: "I'm not pregnant."

Man: "_________"

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

It's not just a rule for men. It's a rule for everyone.

Though my response when I was asked by another woman was, "No, I'm just fat, thanks."

[Elise]

colleen the fabulous fabulaphile wrote: "It's not just a rule for men. It's a rule for everyone.

Though my response when I was asked by another woman was, "No, I'm just fat, thanks.""

Yes! That is what happened to me a couple of months back! But hey, the man was about 80 years old. Perhaps he needs new glasses ;)

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Chris wrote: "Man: "Ahh, congratulations! How far along are you?"

Woman: "I'm not pregnant."

Man: "_________""

My husband has done that. In fact, he asked a woman he'd met who was with her friend. Her friend looked at her and burst out laughing. Then she said, "Dammmmmn, bitch! He said you look pregnant!!"

The woman was kinda pissed...

Hubby never asks any woman about her pregnancy unless he knows 1000000% that she's preggers.

[Dawn, Dawnerys, Mother of Modding]

Yep, it's a golden rule for all people, although all the women I know find ways around it. I had more than one woman, early on, say she heard a rumor that I was pregnant, but when I confirmed they admitted that they just thought I looked chubby. LOL, thanks?

I find men are much more uncomfortable about it than women. They don't even like saying "pregnant". They dance around the word and say things like "In your... uhhh.. condition..." I like making them feel more uncomfortable, because being pregnant is fricken uncomfortable. It's 2:00pm and I am literally ready for bed! Suffer with me!

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Men are afraid that it's contagious.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Of course we are.

Best thing I've read today on discussing why creating content in markdown is maybe a good idea:

"I have printed this out, I will be rolling it up and using it to hit people upside the head until they understand that they're creating _content_, not presentation"
Word Versus Markdown, More than Mere Semantics

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

lol

Sounds like every newspaper editor ever.

[[deleted user]]

Just watched Luc Besson's Lucy. While I loved it as an action movie, the so called "science" fiction elements were more than far-fetched.

I wonder what really happens if we use 100% of our brain? As far as I know, we already use 100% of it, but never all 100% at the same time. If somebody would "use" all 100% at the same time, the results wouldn't be cosmic conscience or telekinesis, but more comparable to an epileptic seizure. Am I right or wrong here?

[Mike (the Paladin)]

When I use 100% of my brain I transport...but don't tell anyone...

[Valerie]

When I use 100% . . . Valerie SMASH!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Not to be inquisitive but have you ever been exposed to a massive dose of Gama radiation?

[HomeInMyShoes]

I've been exposed to a massive dose of beer, but I doubt that is comparable.

[[deleted user]]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I grew up in a part of America that was very rural at the time and learned gun safety and use young. I still target shoot etc. Gun violence is actually down in America. That isn't convenient for certain political stances so we get lots of reports making arguments to the contrary.

So, feel free to ask whatever. "

Thanks for the offer, Mike.

I'm not interested in owning firearms, but that's mainly because I'm a German citizen and I wouldn't be allowed to own guns anyway. The easiest way to acquire guns (or the right to bear a firearm) would be to become a licensed hunter, but I'm not particulary interested in that either. I'm not a vegan hippie, but I prefer beef jerky from domesticated cattle rather than game.

I'm mainly interested in the self defense aspect. If terrorists or homicidal maniacs choose a target, they mainly choose a "soft" one, which means a place were people are not allowed to carry fireams anyway, regardless if they have a license or not. While I consider this logic to be stupid, I still can understand it. However, what really bothers me is the fact that some people even dissuade me from wearing military or protective clothing, with the argument that it might frighten, scare or threat people. Well, one could easily beat someone to death with a protective helmet, but you could perform the same act with any heavy object and it clearly wouldn't be the purpose it was designed for in most cases.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

There are always those who believe they know what's best for everyone else. C.S.Lewis once wrote:

“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.”

If you wish to wear legal body armor it's your affair. There may be some you can wear under clothing for all i know but it's your choice.

As for your comment I hunted when I was younger but have no taste for it now. As I mentioned I do still enjoy shooting. I have a good sized collection of air guns that I use for indoor target practice. I grew up around firearms and they were (and for me and many Americans still are) just another tool. They are to be used carefully and respected.

It's become a sort of "cause celebre" among a lot of those on the political left here in the U.S. to push for restrictive gun control laws (most of which would be Unconstitutional). A lot of our media are on that side. That said there is a strong history of personal gun ownership in the U.S.

Isoroku Yamamoto the architect on the attack on Perl Harbor in 1941 was educated in the U.S. and lived here for many years before he went home and commanded the Japanese Navy. (This has of late been argued as a misquote but I include it as it has also been accepted for years so...take it for what it's worth) When he was consulted about invading the mainland U.S. he famously said:
"You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass."

I find that of late a lot of "quotes" that are ""inconvenient" to the political left have suddenly become suspect.

[HomeInMyShoes]

And just like that my GoodReads looks like it did prior to last week. Come on you people stop moving things around. I'm getting old and not adapting to change as well as I used to.

Where are my car keys?

[Becky]

They're on top of your head and your glasses are hanging on the keyhook by the door.

[MadameZelda]

I am looking all over my house for my glasses. I have two floors. I even go to the garage and look in my car.

I finally find it! I put it on only to stupidly discover I already am wearing glasses. (I have two pairs.) So I'm putting glasses on to my glasses and wondering why the difficulty in slipping them on to my ears.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "And just like that my GoodReads looks like it did prior to last week. Come on you people stop moving things around. I'm getting old and not adapting to change as well as I used to.

Where are my car keys? "

Becky wrote: "They're on top of your head and your glasses are hanging on the keyhook by the door."


LOL!

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

MadameZelda wrote: "I am looking all over my house for my glasses. I have two floors. I even go to the garage and look in my car.

I finally find it! I put it on only to stupidly discover I already am wearing glasse..."

I do this all the time with my cell phone. Specifically when I'm driving and using it as a GPS. I get all frantic "Where's my phone?!?!" and then realize I'm looking at it. O_o

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

Yeah... there have been a few times where I've been on the car, talking on my phone (through the earpiece - hands free!), and been like, "Wait, did I forget my phone?"


My favorite was still my mom who couldn't find her glasses, which were on top of her head. Of course, to this day she denies that ever happened... but, then, she may have been slightly inebriated at the time.

[Becky]

LOL I do that all the time too, MrsJ. I am literally LOOKING AT MY PHONE and cannot find it.

[MadameZelda]

The tough part is living in a two-story house. Where is that darn cellphone? "Hubby, can you call me up so I can find my phone?"

LOL, I've also learned not to shut it down or I'll never hear the phone ring! If I still can't find the phone and my husband has been ringing and ringing my number, I know where to go -- to my car!

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

MadameZelda wrote: "The tough part is living in a two-story house. Where is that darn cellphone? "Hubby, can you call me up so I can find my phone?" "

We tried to do that the other night when hubby lost his phone. Unfortunately his ringer was off, so it didn't actually accomplish much.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Keys were in the fridge. Doing some experiments with cold and the smart keys for the car. At least that's what I remember.

[MadameZelda]

OMG, my car alarm is blaring! I run out! Nobody is there!

I come back in the house. The parrot was playing with the key fob.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Given that there is no hubbub anywhere that only a select few are seeing the new layout of the goodreads menu at the top again?

This back and forth stuff is getting tiresome.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "Given that there is no hubbub anywhere that only a select few are seeing the new layout of the goodreads menu at the top again?

This back and forth stuff is getting tiresome."

They are rolling it out slowly.

[Elise]

I have a link now... But I don't want to click it!!!

[HomeInMyShoes]

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

Read something from Ireland, I'd suggest Two Pints by Roddy Doyle. You can probably read it in the span of two pints. Unless you drink fast like me, then maybe by the fifth one. If the words aren't too blurry. :)

[Charlton]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY!

Snack on something when you drink:)

[[deleted user]]

I'm a cheater and a thief. I went to a blood donation today. They put the needle in but didn't actually extract blood because they couldn't find the vein. However, I still got the cookies.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I've heard ie said that an Irishman is not drunk so long as he can hold on to a single blade of grass and not fall off the Earth... I have ne firsthand knowledge of this assertion.

[Charlton]

Ekel wrote: "I'm a cheater and a thief. I went to a blood donation today. They put the needle in but didn't actually extract blood because they couldn't find the vein. However, I still got the cookies."

Damn! And you admit that?

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Ekel wrote: "I'm a cheater and a thief. I went to a blood donation today. They put the needle in but didn't actually extract blood because they couldn't find the vein. However, I still got the cookies."

Tip, next time if you know you're going to do that, drink a lot of water the night before.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Just started a new 2nd edition D&D game at a nearby game store here in Nashville. Been wanting to get into a table-top game again for a while. Anyone who lives in the area is welcome to join in, we only have 3 people right now!

[Chris , cookie guilt]

I loved 2nd Edition. Such great memories of some campaigns with that.

When I was in the military, it was so much easier to find other players. The unit I went to at my first station already had a game in place and they brought me in. Now, I'm lucky if I find anyone that reads books.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

True...sadly.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

I've never lived in a place where I could play any games like that. I've always wanted to learn - especially Magic and D&D.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

The 3 of us now in the game met because they recently moved into the area and saw a sign I'd posted at the game store looking for people interested in playing a 2nd edition D&D game. We're hoping to find a few more interested people. @nd is what might be called, "vintage D&D". LOL

[HomeInMyShoes]

I played vintage D&D in high school. It was fun. I was a geek. I'm comfortable with my geekiness.

My mom is the only person I know outside the Internet that actually reads a lot of books.

[Jackie]

MrsJoseph wrote: "I've never lived in a place where I could play any games like that. I've always wanted to learn - especially Magic and D&D."

If you have a local comic store, try there. I always see them playing.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

The only comic stores I've seen near me are mostly empty. I'm sure people go by there - just not hang out.

But I live in a cultural wasteland right now. There's only 1 bookstore within 20 miles of my house - meaning if it ain't at B&N, you have to leave the city. And it's NEVER at B&N.

[Jackie]

MrsJoseph wrote: "The only comic stores I've seen near me are mostly empty. I'm sure people go by there - just not hang out.

But I live in a cultural wasteland right now. There's only 1 bookstore within 20 miles of..."

Ugh. That pains me.

I count myself lucky in that there are two independent bookstores, one which I frequent, and we have nearby B&Ns. Plus, our library system is pretty damn awesome and we have cool libraries within the state.

We've been talking about possibly moving to another state in the future and I already told my fiancé that our home has to be within distance of a good library. I need some kind of culture around me in order to function and it worries me that we might end up in some kind of cultural wasteland.

[Jay]

About a decade ago, I lived in a town in Texas with no bookstores or movie theaters, the closest being an hour away. There was a small library, though, and I spent so much time there that they still ask my mom about me. Their number of inter-library loans was halved when I left.

[HomeInMyShoes]

MrsJoseph wrote: "The only comic stores I've seen near me are mostly empty. I'm sure people go by there - just not hang out.

But I live in a cultural wasteland right now. There's only 1 bookstore within 20 miles of..."

There's only a Chapters near me and a Coles in the North end mall. We have a couple of weird places that sell aromatherapy and new-age books and that is it. The best used bookstore in town is now one of the hospitals. It is sad really. Now comics, we've got a couple of ComicReaders stores and Tramps as well so we are serviced really well for that.

We used to have a couple of great bookstores, but they are gone.

My library however is awesome, although my search for books today has left me feeling culturally violated, but that is more a statement of society at large and not the library which serves that seething mass of...