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Old 10-17-2008, 01:32 PM   #466
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I cannot believe how many high school and college people I'm now in touch with through Facebook. I guess that could be good or bad, but it basically was better than flying to Albany for my reunion this summer for finding out what's up with my old friends (though, in retrospect, that trip would have fulfilled my mileage points dilemma!).

And. It's. Free. (And there are endless Obama groups there, if you are into that sort of thing.)

Maybe you could write to classmates and tell them you are deceased? That was my sister's foolproof plan for dealing with Columbia Records.
I'm afraid of it. My wife had to have drinks with someone she really didn't like a few weeks back because of it.

I couldn't handle that, even if the other person was buying.
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Old 10-17-2008, 01:41 PM   #467
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I'm afraid of it. My wife had to have drinks with someone she really didn't like a few weeks back because of it.

I couldn't handle that, even if the other person was buying.
You wife is clearly too kind. As long as you are willing to say no/not respond, it isn't that dangerous.

Although I do have a hard time saying no to friend requests, and there are some people from high school/college that I barely remember who have popped up.
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Old 10-17-2008, 01:47 PM   #468
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those are intriguing. i bike to work and the drape below the waist will help hide the bulges that show throuhg my bike shorts when I'm bloated, but should I worry it could get caught in the chain?
Not at all -- it will flow behind you like a cape. A fabulous, sheer, floral cape!

Have you tried diuretics? Pop a little pill and, twelve hours later, its like you've been to three consecutive spin classes. Without the chafing!
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Old 10-17-2008, 01:59 PM   #469
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Cartagena, Colombia - http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/05/25...l/25hours.html
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Old 10-17-2008, 03:09 PM   #470
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You wife is clearly too kind. As long as you are willing to say no/not respond, it isn't that dangerous.

Although I do have a hard time saying no to friend requests, and there are some people from high school/college that I barely remember who have popped up.
I have said no to a bunch of friend requests. It's not hard, once you get the hang of it. And if you're a bitch to begin with.
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Old 10-17-2008, 03:31 PM   #471
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It appears that I need one more rather substantial trip in order to maintain my gold status for next year (I'm in the process of ascertaining whether my current year end is measured at 12/31/08 or 2/28/09, but assume that I must complete this travel during the winter). So here is my hypo to all of you:

If you were in LA and needed to take a trip that was at least 3,000 miles round trip during the winter, where would you go? Assume also that neither you nor your travel companion are big fans of "winter weather". And go ahead and throw in that locations with decent Starwood options are preferred because Starwoods are free (or prepaid, depending upon your point of view) and no one is in the mood to pay for an expensive vacation right now.

Wow, that hypo was tiring to write. Think I'll take a nap now.

I like new hotels. Here's the page with new starwoods hotels in in South America!

If it can wait until January, you've got a nice looking new place in Costa Rica. Otherwise, Panama might be nice.
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Old 10-17-2008, 03:31 PM   #472
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I have said no to a bunch of friend requests. It's not hard, once you get the hang of it. And if you're a bitch to begin with.
that's why i'm always afraid to try to meet nyc socks when i'm in town. i'm insecure enough as it is there w/o more rejection.
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that's why i'm always afraid to try to meet nyc socks when i'm in town. i'm insecure enough as it is there w/o more rejection.

I would stick with your current strategy, then.
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Old 10-17-2008, 04:43 PM   #474
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Re: Congratulations Slave and Catrin!!!

For fringie, and anyone else who likes cute, http://www.zooborns.com/.
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It appears that I need one more rather substantial trip in order to maintain my gold status for next year (I'm in the process of ascertaining whether my current year end is measured at 12/31/08 or 2/28/09, but assume that I must complete this travel during the winter). So here is my hypo to all of you:

If you were in LA and needed to take a trip that was at least 3,000 miles round trip during the winter, where would you go? Assume also that neither you nor your travel companion are big fans of "winter weather". And go ahead and throw in that locations with decent Starwood options are preferred because Starwoods are free (or prepaid, depending upon your point of view) and no one is in the mood to pay for an expensive vacation right now.

Wow, that hypo was tiring to write. Think I'll take a nap now.
Hawaii or some awesome spot in Mehico.

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For fringie, and anyone else who likes cute, http://www.zooborns.com/.
I think you are mixing me up with the surprisingly soft-hearted TM, but CUTE!!!
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I think you are mixing me up with the surprisingly soft-hearted TM, but CUTE!!!
if you go to guilin i can give you a restaurant where they serve baby red panda with ginger. mmmmmmmm
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Re: Congratulations Slave and Catrin!!!

So, inappropriateness of thread title aside, I need breakup advice. I am sure you will all be shocked to learn that I have never really instigated a breakup before, but and thinking that I need to now.

We have been dating for several months now, although the status of the "relationship" is a bit in flux. For much of the time, it has been "casual" at her suggestion, with no objection from me. But even though I like her, enjoy hanging out with her, and we are compatible on quite a few levels, I don't think I have serious feelings for her. I don't know exactly where she is, although several month ago she actually said that she thought "she needs to be single again." The intervening sex and hanging out rather muddled what that meant, thus my confusion.

Anyway, how do you break up with someone with whom you are at most "casual" by agreement, but yet more than casual in practice (i.e., hanging out/hooking up every weekend, and with some frequency during the week)?

Of course, the added complication is that we work for the same employer. We don't generally work together, although that is a possibility. Hopefully it won't be a big deal as I don't think there are any hard feelings (at least yet), but nonetheless, it is a complication.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Congratulations Slave and Catrin!!!

Stop seeing her. Let it fizzle. She's probably as 'meh' about you as you are about her.

Alternatively, think about it a lot. Make up a Rube Goldberg plan to unwind it in the most neurotic manner possible. This will create a new vein of material for the board.

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So, inappropriateness of thread title aside, I need breakup advice. I am sure you will all be shocked to learn that I have never really instigated a breakup before, but and thinking that I need to now.

We have been dating for several months now, although the status of the "relationship" is a bit in flux. For much of the time, it has been "casual" at her suggestion, with no objection from me. But even though I like her, enjoy hanging out with her, and we are compatible on quite a few levels, I don't think I have serious feelings for her. I don't know exactly where she is, although several month ago she actually said that she thought "she needs to be single again." The intervening sex and hanging out rather muddled what that meant, thus my confusion.

Anyway, how do you break up with someone with whom you are at most "casual" by agreement, but yet more than casual in practice (i.e., hanging out/hooking up every weekend, and with some frequency during the week)?

Of course, the added complication is that we work for the same employer. We don't generally work together, although that is a possibility. Hopefully it won't be a big deal as I don't think there are any hard feelings (at least yet), but nonetheless, it is a complication.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old 10-18-2008, 10:49 AM   #480
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a few moments ago i joined to see who all had signed. it was people I've never heard of. I'm guessing they get the owners relatives to sign guestbooks so us dumb fucks will join to see who signed.

Will Obama stop this?
I believe there was a class action over this at some dating web site. People pretending to be interested daters contacted advertisers just as the advertisers' subscriptions were running out. Just pay for another 90 days and, yep we can date.

And yes Obama will stop this. The class actions, that is. "Anyone who denies there’s a crisis with [insert pro plaintiff cause de jour] is probably a trial lawyer." Barack Obama, 2004.
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