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    Home buying thread

    I've just settled my WorkCover case, and I will be paying for my new house entirely in cash. Do you think this will allow me to negotiate a little more on prices? (Buying, not building. Building terrifies me.) Also...is a realtor on my side worth the cost? The remaining funds post-purchase...
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    The Tattoo Thread

    I hope that Marie is your daughter or mother, because getting SO names always goes bad. I have my Father's signature across my foot, and that's the only name going on me. That being said: your tattoo is a beautiful example of the American Tradition style--your artist did a fantastic job!
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    Depression

    Heya, I was wondering how your Dad was progressing in his treatment, and how you are holding out? You haven't said much in this thread to catch us up; I hope things are going as good as possible, under the shitty circumstances.
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    People (or Person) That Need to Die

    So THAT'S the fucker that started all of that....
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    Marriage and the Power of Divorce

    I would run, just from what I've seen from Scientology in the news. I was once "courted" by a Jehovah's Witness just after I graduated high school. I had a crush on this guy when I was a Freshman, and he completely ignored me. I ran into him again when I was 19 (and better looking, thanks to...
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    Animaniacs: 20 years old...

    I saw a commercial for this upcoming "Dora the Explorer AND FRIENDS on Ice" show, and wanted to cry. It had dancing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck singing the Animaniacs "Nations of the World" song. I used to proof and throw pizza dough to the a "States & Capitals" song-- it's not right that Bugs and...
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    The Astronomy Thread

    I had a look at the Cloudynights site, which just made me feel a bit stupid. 25 years or so ago my grandfather gave me a 12" telescope that was about 6 feet long, fully motorized, etc. I had no fucking idea what I was doing, but allI wanted to see back then was The moon and Halley's Comet. Once...
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    Engagement rings

    I'd be damned happy with that one! Are the side stones yellow sapphires, yellow topaz, or fancy yellow (canary) diamonds?
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    The Astronomy Thread

    Hullo everyone I was just given a Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ as a sort of late birthday presentIt is a and-me-down (no way would I let them just chuck such an awesome scope into the hard rubbish tip! ) for eyepieces I have a I have a 15mm Kellner, a 9mm Kellner, a doubling Barlow lens (1.5")...
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    Animaniacs: 20 years old...

    I *adored* this show so much! I worked morning shift at a Pizza Hut dine-in restaurant way back then, and the other guy that opened with me at 6am would bring his Animaniacs soundtrack, and we'd dance and sing our way through till 11 when the restaurant opened and we went home. Awesome times.
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    Post Your Pet

    My Dad had a b&w Husky when I was in high school and uni, and she was the most silly animal I have ever known! The way huskies bounce and prance an howl/talk is absolutely hysterical. I could never decide if Bandit was dumb as a box of wet rocks, or just cunning and taunting us. Weirdly, she...
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    Post Your Pet

    I could go into a whole lot of detail, bt essentially (since each animal is different) this is the way to go. If your older cat has a blanket to spare that has his/her scent on it, give it to the kitten so that it starts to smell familiar. Don't worry about the nose-food thing; it's pretty...
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    Post Your Pet

    I am so sorry for your loss--I HATE hearing of pet loss, especially through the stupidity and fucking ignorance of others. I wish you the best of luck finding another Birman; they are really awesome breeds. ECHUTA-- I'm not a supper big dog person, but OMG, that picture made me squee so...
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    Chronic Pain

    I'm beginning to truly understand the deviousness of our bodies when it comes to chronic pain--despite being in a chronic pain rehabilitation and treatment program for the past 8 months. I've had intense chronic sciatic pain that leaves my right leg, thigh and knee on fire, and makes me lose...
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    Colrectal Stage 3 cancer.

    Both times I have had the misfortune to be in hospital--for my spinal fusion and an earlier time when I broke my leg, they gave me a morphine/ketamine drip, and warned me about First Poop Syndrome. After I got home I started taking softeners, but my god I know just what you're talking...
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    Colrectal Stage 3 cancer.

    Strangely on-derail topic: I have a tonne of OxyContin left after my spinal fusion operation just sitting in the medicine cabinet.
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    Colrectal Stage 3 cancer.

    Hello again...I'm afraid I don't have any advice re: ports vs pic, but after the past few pages I feel pretty damned confused....
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    Colrectal Stage 3 cancer.

    I think he's doing it in response to Supertouch's tasteless allegations that he was trolling for attention.
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    Colrectal Stage 3 cancer.

    I think just enrolled googling her is a start--contact Florida's medical board, and the University there in Tampa as well as the two hospitals that are near it for any board complaints or malpractice issues. I used to live in Tampa, but it has been close to 15 years, and I have forgotten a lot...
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    Depression

    I (hope/think) I understand the light-hearted spirit in which this was intended, but still....*facepalm*
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    Depression

    *hugs* I know hospitals have all kinds of different rules and stuff, depending what part of the hospital they are in...but I'm wondering if maybe a local friend or family member can smuggle in a smartphone to him, so you can have a direct private line to him, and he to you, that either of you...
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    Depression

    This is a solid idea; speaking to a stranger about deeply personal, confusion, and painful things can be confrontational. I think you will find it easier to be open minded the further into the process you get; just focus on the fact that all of this IS worthwhile. And I hope your Dad is...
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    Depression

    Entirely uncalled for, in my opinion. If you personally had a bad experience with finding the correct medicine, that is one thing--express your reservations or dislike in a coherent manner rather than being sarcastic and mocking. To clarify...
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    Depression

    Any more information? How are you feeling?
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    Post Your Pet

    Talk to your vet-- usually,just as with people, extraordinarily foul flatulence is a sign of poor diet in some regard. Too much fat or protein content for example, or a possible allergy.
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    Depression

    Wherever you live, there should be a 24 hour depression hotline--the US Suicide Prevention Network is 1-800-273-TALK (8255.) You don't have to be suicidal to speak to them; they are there just to listen, especially in the middle of the night when Monday, or your actual appointment, seems so far...
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    Depression

    I want to second this-- depression is getting stabbed in the brain, and it puts all the chemicals out of whack. Yes, there is something to be said for maintaining a positive outlook, but you *must* be vigilant and make certain it doesn't turn into a blind "head-down-bum-up-just-keep-swimming"...
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    Depression

    Tarrant, I have concerns for you, given all that you describe. Like many here, I have dealt with the Black Dog for years, and tried many, many ways to deal with it, and balance myself. Everything changed, though, when I lost my Dad to cancer--and I was on the other side of the planet when it...
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    Colrectal Stage 3 cancer.

    This may sound crass...but get some spunk in the freezer-bank ASAP! Since you are clearly wanting children, it is the *absolute best* thing you can do for your future family. You have a terrible, terrible ride ahead that can be survived, but the treatment could destroy your genetic possibilities...
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    Answer the question above you, no matter what it is

    Dear god, I wish. It's one of the great regrets of my life that I haven't had the courage or opportunity. I've been rude to plenty of arseholes who deserved it, though. question: have you ever cheated? Why and did you get caught?
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    The Tattoo Thread

    Sweet holy shit. I've never seen anything like that--that must have taken days and days to colour in. I can't even imagine doin that!
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    The Tattoo Thread

    I've seen lots of that kind of stuff, and every time, all I can think about is how bad it would hurt to bang that shit against a sharp corner or something.
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    The Tattoo Thread

    The only experience I have had personally is that the people who did my first tatt (Voodoo Ink in Melbourne, Australia) said they wouldn't work on me if I'd been taking blood thinners--at the time, Inwas dealing with hypertension. I was fine for my next four, which were done at a different shop...
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    47 Ronin

    ....yeaaaaaahhhh, I saw that trailer last night, and all I could do is cringe. I'm not of Japanese, or even Asian descent, but holy crap, even I felt borderline offended. Keanu??? I prayed he would be mute in the film, but then he goes and talks at the end, taunting. Epic facepalm.
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    The Wolverine

    >>>>> I have skipped to the end of the thread and not read anything, and scrolled to the bottom just to post that I am seeing it as a Parton a superhero double-feature for my birthday next Monday: Superman and Wolverine! I'm hoping their both good, but let's be honest...Hugh will surely be...
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    What book did you just buy?

    Sadly, I have been so busy and so poor that I can't recall the last time I bought a book, even at the discount book warehouses! WhenI amount and see something I might like, I take a photo of its cover so that I can order it fromhttp://thebookdepository.com
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    Help me find a good book about.....

    I have a unique book that my ex-husband gave me one Christmas, which I have found to be a wonderful resource in not only studying the origin, growth patterns, and mutations of language, but in creating my own dialects, cants, and societal patterns within my own fantasy novels. It is calledThe...
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    Book of the Month - Merged

    Ooooh, I just saw this---soooo happy that new people are discovering this! It is one of my most favourite books (and series, even if book 3 is a bit traumatic and difficult to get through) of all time. I have destroyed two paperbacks, and keep them rubber-banded in order to keep them together...
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    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    I'm just creeped out by the idea of walking into a place and there on the wall they have a block o' snatch staring you in the eye. Who comes up with the idea of doing that?
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    RL Picture Thread

    ...whaaaa? What on Earth is wrong with her skin? I think she's a pretty girl, and they look very happy.