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RE: damp basements: I think it does depend in part, on where you live, and also on the age of the home (construction norms have changed a lot over the years). Some areas have basement water issues that other areas don't. If you live in an area with higher water tables, humidity, or are near...

I second the motion to NOT workout on concrete. I don't even have bad knees or anything, and I can tell you that after a few workouts on my concrete basement flooring, I was aching! If the moisture is from condensation or general humidity, a dehumidifier may be all you need, but if there's...

Not sure if you're already looking, but now is a perfect time to start networking through work contacts, friends and family. After 22 years, you probably know lots of people at your company or outside contacts. Get the word out about what you're looking for and you never know what good things...

I have a bunch (I need lots of inspiration some days!!) but here are the ones I used today: "I don't have to be perfect, I just have to make progress" "If not now, then when?" "The hour is going to pass one way or another. Why not make it count?" And one from my favorite IRL instructor - in...

My DD is in 3rd grade and is in the middle of what you're talking about. I guess it makes sense to me, though. At our school, they're getting a healthy dose of 'math facts' in addition to the 'new math' concepts, but I can see where they're going with the newer concepts. Maybe I'm just the odd...

Wow, Clare. I seem to have hit a bit of a defensive trigger for you. I guess you've been treated badly at some point and this is something that you feel strongly about. I don't expect you to care about my trials and tribulations - I think everyone has their own crosses to bear. My point...

I apologize in advance, Clare, but this just sounded a little hostile to me. Maybe I'm sensitive because I, too, have multiple kids in private school, and we do participate in fundraisers. My budget is really not any more than my friends and neighbors, though - we do a lot of scrimping and...

I agree with Jeanie - to me, asking a smoker if they've every thought about quitting would be like asking an overweight person if they've ever thought about losing weight...or asking a skinny person if they want you to make them a hamburger. Waaaay over the line, IMO, and almost sure to trigger...

If I'm in my 60's and getting married a second time, I'm throwing MYSELF a shower! :D It's such a wonderful reason to celebrate, especially with friends and family. I know too many people who are younger than that and already cynical about the whole idea of finding love... I'd definitely want...

Just wanted to pop in to add a note of caution regarding your wonderful pregnancy so far. It's like investments: past performance is not a guaranteed predictor of future events. There are some conditions that really do come on out of the blue and fairly quickly, which is one of the reasons for...

While at first I was doing the 'curious dog head tilt' when reading about Cathe stamps, I'm now thinking that it would be fun to have a bunch on hand. My family would get a kick out of getting them on letters, I think :D They already think I'm nuts! :p And YES to a giant coffee mug, too...

That's incredible!!! Congratulations!!!! :D Do you have a website? Or a way we can link to your show and put in some reviews/support? What you're doing is so important and it's wonderful that you'll be able to reach a much wider audience this way!

I got a Keurig brewer as a gift a few years ago and I haven't stopped raving since! I've found some online sources for decent pricing on the K-cups and I stock up when they have a sale. EVERY cup is darned near perfect and I can have a variety of flavors/blends each morning. (Today I woke up...

Are you sure? I'm chuckling because that feeling never bothered my 3 yo DD :confused: She was just fine with messy pants - she told me that she was sorry because it bothered me, but that she was okay with it. <sigh> Where do ya go with that?! After 4 kids, my opinion is that each kid...

I may be in the minority...I like Carnie...:o I get impatient with her whining, but she's a loving mother and seems like she's just a little bit immature in her outlook. I think she has a huge heart and personality to match, so she can come across as over the top, but she seems really decent...

Janie, no no no! Don't climb into anything - I'm sorry, I didn't meant to hurt your feelings!! I was just trying to explain that it's not, itself, an insulting word. It can be a clinical diagnosis. Despite my smilie, I really did date (and almost married) a man who had real problems that...

But I think in this sense, 'retarded' is being used in the correct sense of 'delayed or lack of development' in a particular area. I've often said that someone is emotionally retarded, meaning that their emotional maturity does not match their chronological age. There are adults who have...

You guys are the best! Thanks so much for all the info - I have a great list of what I think will get us started: Console 4 controllers and nunchucks Wii Sports Resort + 1 extra enhanced controller thingy MarioKart + 1 wheel Wii Cheer 1 Wii Fit Plus with balance board Gold's Gym game I had...

Oh, I LOVED Jane Iredale!! The texture and coverage are superb. The only problem was that I had to buy two different colors to blend and it got expensive. And even with mixing two colors, I still couldn't get the right shade of pale/yellow. (50/50 Satin and Warm Silk were close, but not...

Hello! I don't have any help for you (I don't do rotations, unfortunately) but I wanted to say 'Welcome' and bump this back to page 1 where maybe someone will see it who can direct you. Have to hunted around on the formus here, at all? I think there's a rotation area somewhere, or if you...