5 cents please (**possible spoilers**)
04-11-12, 08:20 PM
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Agreed.
04-11-12, 08:20 PM
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04-11-12, 08:21 PM
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04-11-12, 08:40 PM
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that's called kids with talent not applying themselves. The AP tests are a joke.
2nd semester senior year, i crammed for AP bio over the period of one week, and most of that was done while during 3 days we were at a national nerd competition. I took the test the day we got back. I then had one day to study for AP gov't and took it two days after i took AP bio. Somehow i got 5's on both despite not really caring.
and i also have a tough time believe your school is anywhere as rigorous as Philips Andover
2nd semester senior year, i crammed for AP bio over the period of one week, and most of that was done while during 3 days we were at a national nerd competition. I took the test the day we got back. I then had one day to study for AP gov't and took it two days after i took AP bio. Somehow i got 5's on both despite not really caring.
and i also have a tough time believe your school is anywhere as rigorous as Philips Andover
edit: not trying to get into a huge argument, but yes there are hard schools outside of fancy boarding schools. i know its a shock.
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04-11-12, 08:47 PM
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Sorry for the bad news everybody.
Best wishes moving forward.
Best wishes moving forward.
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04-11-12, 09:04 PM
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I dropped the kid. Actually after he fell asleep he kind of slid off the Boppy (my lap) onto the rug (good thing it wasn't tile). I was eating, he was in a slippery blanket, and I wasn't holding him with either hand.
Clunk.
After that second of "wtf???" he cried really loud for about 20-30 seconds. Then he looked at me like "holy eff man, you gotta watch my back", blinked, and then did that whole "I'm the Terminator and I'm scanning your face with my invisible laser for identification purposes", i.e. stared at me without blinking for a long time.
I decided to hold him, no help, going forward, and always one arm around him (instead of just laying him down on the Boppy on my lap).
Jeepers. 20 years of this to go.
Clunk.
After that second of "wtf???" he cried really loud for about 20-30 seconds. Then he looked at me like "holy eff man, you gotta watch my back", blinked, and then did that whole "I'm the Terminator and I'm scanning your face with my invisible laser for identification purposes", i.e. stared at me without blinking for a long time.
I decided to hold him, no help, going forward, and always one arm around him (instead of just laying him down on the Boppy on my lap).
Jeepers. 20 years of this to go.
04-11-12, 09:13 PM
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Sorry for all the losses going around. It's been a rough time lately for everyone it seems.
In wussy news, I put a chainring tooth into my knuckle taking off pedals. Didn't have the chain on the big ring, like an idiot. Ended up stabbing it all the way to the knuckle. To get it cleaned out we decided to hit up the ER, that took forever of course.
In wussy news, I put a chainring tooth into my knuckle taking off pedals. Didn't have the chain on the big ring, like an idiot. Ended up stabbing it all the way to the knuckle. To get it cleaned out we decided to hit up the ER, that took forever of course.
04-11-12, 09:18 PM
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I like this thread.
Checking in - it's been a while. It's nice to see so many familiar folks. Bummer to read about death though.
Life shouldn't be so hard.
Life is good here. My focus has been on the family, work, and hobbies. I took a new job in February. WRT biking, the bad news, my commute went from 3 miles to 25. The good news, my bike apparently likes to ride 50 miles per day. Who knew? It hasn't been good for my BF time though. First race sucked. I rode like an idiot. All of my numbers are up though.
Checking in - it's been a while. It's nice to see so many familiar folks. Bummer to read about death though.
Life shouldn't be so hard.Life is good here. My focus has been on the family, work, and hobbies. I took a new job in February. WRT biking, the bad news, my commute went from 3 miles to 25. The good news, my bike apparently likes to ride 50 miles per day. Who knew? It hasn't been good for my BF time though. First race sucked. I rode like an idiot. All of my numbers are up though.
04-11-12, 09:34 PM
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An 11 year old at a local middle school killed himself a few weeks ago. 11 years old and he felt he had nothing to live for.
04-11-12, 09:38 PM
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I've been doing Volt recalls for a couple weeks. It involves lots of getting down on the floor, crawling around, and getting back up. My knees and legs are tired of it. It makes me feel tired when I get on the bike.
04-11-12, 09:41 PM
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sigh.
Ive been around the block. But nothing ever brougt more pain and suffering than someone close to me taking their own life.
It is beyond expression.
I feel for their family. Theyre in for a long haul.
Ive been around the block. But nothing ever brougt more pain and suffering than someone close to me taking their own life.
It is beyond expression.
I feel for their family. Theyre in for a long haul.
04-11-12, 09:48 PM
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In more cheerful news, we have a really cute kid. I love him to death. I can't wake him up so I'm looking at pictures of him.
04-11-12, 10:05 PM
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Awesome shot, CDR. Don't worry about the drop. That's not the worst that'll happen in his life. Just don't let Mom know about it!
04-11-12, 10:27 PM
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well, i just was accepted into 4 honors/ap classes for next year. our school has a rule that limits the number you are allowed to have without a specific exception given by your dean (max of 3 ap/honors classes). i was given an exception. do i go for all 4 and try to eek out a 4.0 but walk about being more prepared or take the easy road have a 4.15?
04-11-12, 10:32 PM
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Congrats to you and mom.
04-11-12, 10:39 PM
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Very cute. must take after his mother.
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04-12-12, 12:19 AM
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I lost my little brother this way 14 years ago. Still hurts.
Then CDR posts a picture of his son. Thank you.......... now stop dropping him.
04-12-12, 04:31 AM
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Sincerest condolences to those who lost someone.
CDR that is one cute kid indeed!
CDR that is one cute kid indeed!
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04-12-12, 04:36 AM
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Sincerest condolences to those who lost someone.
CDR that is one cute kid indeed!
CDR that is one cute kid indeed!
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04-12-12, 04:47 AM
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I dropped the kid. Actually after he fell asleep he kind of slid off the Boppy (my lap) onto the rug (good thing it wasn't tile). I was eating, he was in a slippery blanket, and I wasn't holding him with either hand.
Clunk.
After that second of "wtf???" he cried really loud for about 20-30 seconds. Then he looked at me like "holy eff man, you gotta watch my back", blinked, and then did that whole "I'm the Terminator and I'm scanning your face with my invisible laser for identification purposes", i.e. stared at me without blinking for a long time.
I decided to hold him, no help, going forward, and always one arm around him (instead of just laying him down on the Boppy on my lap).
Jeepers. 20 years of this to go.
Clunk.
After that second of "wtf???" he cried really loud for about 20-30 seconds. Then he looked at me like "holy eff man, you gotta watch my back", blinked, and then did that whole "I'm the Terminator and I'm scanning your face with my invisible laser for identification purposes", i.e. stared at me without blinking for a long time.
I decided to hold him, no help, going forward, and always one arm around him (instead of just laying him down on the Boppy on my lap).
Jeepers. 20 years of this to go.
don't kid yourself. by the time he's 13-14 he's not going to care one wit about you.
I knew a guy who killed himself when we were 15 or 16. It was pretty shocking, and he did it in a sad, violent, and bizarre way. Kids add quite a bit to the TSS.
04-12-12, 04:47 AM
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I dropped the kid. Actually after he fell asleep he kind of slid off the Boppy (my lap) onto the rug (good thing it wasn't tile). I was eating, he was in a slippery blanket, and I wasn't holding him with either hand.
Clunk.
After that second of "wtf???" he cried really loud for about 20-30 seconds. Then he looked at me like "holy eff man, you gotta watch my back", blinked, and then did that whole "I'm the Terminator and I'm scanning your face with my invisible laser for identification purposes", i.e. stared at me without blinking for a long time.
I decided to hold him, no help, going forward, and always one arm around him (instead of just laying him down on the Boppy on my lap).
Jeepers. 20 years of this to go.
Clunk.
After that second of "wtf???" he cried really loud for about 20-30 seconds. Then he looked at me like "holy eff man, you gotta watch my back", blinked, and then did that whole "I'm the Terminator and I'm scanning your face with my invisible laser for identification purposes", i.e. stared at me without blinking for a long time.
I decided to hold him, no help, going forward, and always one arm around him (instead of just laying him down on the Boppy on my lap).
Jeepers. 20 years of this to go.
don't kid yourself. by the time he's 13-14 he's not going to care one wit about you.
I knew a guy who killed himself when we were 15 or 16. It was pretty shocking, and he did it in a sad, violent, and bizarre way. Kids add quite a bit to the TSS.
04-12-12, 05:25 AM
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there's an echo in here....
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04-12-12, 07:30 AM
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Thank you all for your kind wishes.
CDR, don't worry about the drop. He will exact his revenge. What a beautiful baby boy.
CDR, don't worry about the drop. He will exact his revenge. What a beautiful baby boy.