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Item Number 3,753 on the list entitled "Why Not Bob Wishes That He Lived In The Center Of The Universe Instead Of Podunkville." I mean, going to Joe Bob's BBQ Dinner Theater after one sees the "Kato Kaelin IS 'The Man of La Mancha'!" ad on TV just isn't the same.

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Larry David has the defiinitive answer to this, Jeff.

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I have nothing to ass. Just wanted to get Thurgreed's manpanties in a twist.

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Because there is a lot of stuff to do with kids in Vegas. Or did you think the jugglers and knight show at the Excalibur are for adults?

Because people want to go to Vegas and you can't leave your kids in storage.

Because persistent cigarette smoke is a fact of life in many places, so being in Vegas doesn't make much difference to people. Also, the smokiest places in Vegas -- casinos and bars -- are technically off-limits to kids anyway.

Because, in my case, we are going to meet up with his grandparents there. They like to go there, and I'd rather meet up with them there than visit them in the godforsaken part of the Patch where they live.

Hope that helps.

Sidd(and then I'll confront the ethical question: Can I leave wife and child with the grandparents and go off to see Velvet?)Finch

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Bilmore is wrong on this one. Fat people will eat anything. Just look at any Old Country Buffet. Thin people are more selective about what they eat.

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The RIAA announced it had settled with the family of a 12 year old girl who lives in a city housing project in TCOTU for $2000.

http://www.statesman.com/business/co...ading-Mus.html

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I thought David and Liza separated. Are they back together?

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Acutally, I meant babies. There is tons of stuff for kids to do. Babies, not so much. They don't seem to like the heat - it was over 100, and they don't seem to like the smoke. And yes, there are kids in the casinos. I can't explain it. Maybe they've relaxed the rules, but there were women at the slot machines with strollers.

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Not unless you see one you really like, and that suits some kind of need. I don't like huge honkin' hardware on handbags generally (maybe with a really clean-lined, simple outfit), but I do like the longish, slender shape. If you're going to buy purely for trendy, instead of actual love for the bag, buy cheap, 'cause you'll only donate it to Goodwill next season.

My current bags of choice are at www.elainearsenault.com. And thank God it's finally the season to retire those hideous pastelly LV bags and their cheap vinyl spawn!

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There will always be exceptions, but I still think that, overall, someone whose passion is good food will likely have a higher chance of being overweight than will someone who is apathetic about the subject. Taste buds are taste buds, yes, but different people have different appreciations for, say, an expensive wine.

And, I can relate to what you're talking about - I love food, and I'm thin as a rail.

Well, a thick rail.

Okay, several very thick rails.

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NO. David would never lust after a hotdog purse. He needs more of a tote for all of Liza's "medications."

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It wasn't a party -- in fact it was on a playground in Scarsdale*. I took my son there to see his best friend, whose family just moved there from TCOTU. When we got to the train station, his first comment on seeing Scarsdale was, "I didn't know Scarsdale was prettier than New York City!" [He's young; give him a break!] So, it's not as glamorous as it may have first appeared, don't worry. (I hope this makes you feel better, N_B.)

*which, by the way, paigow, is only 1/3 Jewish. I was enlightened on this particular bit of trivia when I expressed dismay, nay, ALARM! when I saw that there was a Baptist church in Scarsdale. The conversation went as follows:

dtb: HUH?!? A Baptist Church? In Scarsdale?!?

new Scarsdale resident (and friend to dtb): Yup. It's only 1/3 Jewish.

dtb: No WAY!!

nSr: Way. I guess it's just that the Jews are all so loud and obnoxious, we're the only ones you ever hear about.

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Well, uh, why did you tell them when your birthday is? The day I cam to work here I told HR in no uncertain terms that my date of birth is my own private business. They announce birthdays at the monthly staff meeting and have cakes and all that shit and I am always happy when February passes and my birthday is not broadcast to the entire fucking office.

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Maybe not yet. Marshalls or TJ Maxx (I can't remember which) has them in black vinyl. Just in time for fall!:D

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Oh, in that case, you're right. Once a woman has a baby, she really shouldn't leave the house for a few years. And definitely no going on vacation.

We took Sidd Jr. to Vegas twice before his first birthday. We also took him to Paris (the real one, not the hotel/casino). And a few other places too. We like taking vacations, we like being with him, and realizing we could combine the two was sorta like the old Reese's commercial.

Vegas is not the only hot or smoky place in the US, so, again, it doesn't make much difference for most people -- except that Vegas probably provides most visitors with better air conditioning and access to pools than they are used to.

As to kids in casinos, that one I can't explain. Except that it falls under the "some people are stupid" rule. Incidentally, I would not be at all surprised if casinos are legally entitled to deny you a jackpot that you win because you were violating casino rules by having a child with you at the slot machines.