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Blizzard Reveals True Power Players (cabin fever with the kids)
Wall Street Journal ^ | February 12. 2010 | Deborah Solomon

Posted on 02/12/2010 12:48:26 PM PST by inflorida

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To: ModelBreaker

It’s called having fun with your children and building memories. Doubt if most of them have a clue as to how to do either or the importance of both. And I am sure that some of the children will be more than happy when Mommy goes back to work.


21 posted on 02/12/2010 2:19:31 PM PST by Grams A (The Sun will rise in the East in the morning and God is still on his throne.)
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To: inflorida

The DC/MD/VA area, I would not live there mainly due to the reason that it is very hardcore work to live mentality. A few years ago when I worked for a DoD company, they were insistent that I move to the DC area, of course for the same amount of money. If I left Colorado, I rather go to the West Coast. At least there, you can go anyplace to eat and they don’t care how you dress and they like the outdoors much better.


22 posted on 02/12/2010 2:34:57 PM PST by CORedneck
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To: Ol' Sox

“I suppose that if your main source of information was the media, you might think that we eastern folk are “wimperdills”. Just keep in mind that these stories are hand-picked to show the worst case scenarios because bad news gets viewers. If they just showed what normally happens, folks shovel out and get on with life, nobody would watch. In the case of this set of snowstorms, southern towns and cities without appropriate snow removal gear got hammered.
I’d love to hear you sourdoughs chat about living through a 98 degree day with 100% humidity and no airconditioning. :)”

Your points are well taken, Ol’ Sox. I should have prefaced my comments by saying that I didn’t mean to imply that 100% of those folks are wimperdills. I’m sure there are tough ones in every corner of the U.S., but like you say, the media only shows us the drama stories. And it was those stories I based my comments on.

The Interior of Alaska experiences temps into the 80’s and 90’s but thankfully we don’t have to suffer with high humidity. If we did, you betcha we’d be sharing our sweaty tales of woe with each other.


23 posted on 02/12/2010 2:38:05 PM PST by CaribouCrossing
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To: Mrs.Z

heh heh, nope.


24 posted on 02/12/2010 2:40:25 PM PST by CaribouCrossing
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To: CaribouCrossing

Okay, knew it was too easy.

A handle like “ArmadilloCrossing” would be a better cover for her.


25 posted on 02/12/2010 2:52:02 PM PST by Mrs.Z
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To: Mrs.Z

“A handle like “ArmadilloCrossing” would be a better cover for her.”

Or perhaps, “Pitbull Princess”?


26 posted on 02/12/2010 2:59:53 PM PST by CaribouCrossing
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To: nina0113

In Real Life, I refrain from guffawing when people complain about how awful school closures are for them, but deep inside, I’m roaring with laughter (and feeling a little bit bad about it).

However, more than one of my friends has observed that I’m sounding more like Anoreth, now that she’s not here to be my evil alter ego, so it’s only a matter of time before I throw caution to the winds and offend just about everyone. Then you’ll have to come visit me for the free wine.


27 posted on 02/12/2010 3:10:44 PM PST by Tax-chick ("Contrary to what politicians expect us to do, let's stop and think. " ~Thomas Sowell, of course)
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To: Tax-chick

Or you could come visit me for the homebrewed beer. I was just in K-mart last night and they have tents that are actually cottages, with windows and closets even. As soon as I saw them, I said, “That’s what I need to have Tax-chick & co. come visit!”


28 posted on 02/12/2010 6:49:37 PM PST by nina0113
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To: nina0113

It sounds like we need one to get some of the kids outside for the summer!

Got snow?


29 posted on 02/13/2010 4:49:14 AM PST by Tax-chick ("Contrary to what politicians expect us to do, let's stop and think. " ~Thomas Sowell, of course)
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To: Tax-chick
Mountains of it. I was off work from last Friday through this Thursday, with pay, because the FedGov was closed and we follow them. I made six dozen tamales. The catz are crazy with cabin fever, but there's nothing but snow and ice out there, so they're grounded. The dog would gladly pull a snowplow. I'll freepmail you with other stuff.
30 posted on 02/13/2010 11:19:53 AM PST by nina0113
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To: nina0113

Our Jake went out and frisked in the snow a bit. Silly kitteh.


31 posted on 02/13/2010 11:24:17 AM PST by Tax-chick (Sarah Palin is a thing of beauty and a joy forever.)
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To: inflorida; Abundy; Albion Wilde; AlwaysFree; AnnaSASsyFR; bayliving; BFM; cindy-true-supporter; ...
"I am about ready to eat my children," said one mom, who declined to be named.

Cannibalism: just another lifestyle. Nothing to see here. :-)

Maryland "Freak State" PING!

@inflorida: you're lucky you is where you is.

32 posted on 02/15/2010 11:12:52 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (I am Ellie Light.)
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