[QUOTE=no1, post:19, topic:100597]
PM for v8r.
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thanks now it will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine!
[QUOTE=darthv8r, post:21, topic:100597]
thanks now it will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine!
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Lord V8r,
This doesn’t sound like something Mr. Lucas would have written for you.
My dad got a new laptop from work, but before he could even use it, he lost it. Apparently no one cares, but he thinks it is in his office somewhere.
sigh
I asked my mom if she needed a new computer for school, and she wanted to know if it was white, because if it was white it would be an old one. “they don’t make white computers anymore”
sigh
[QUOTE=FenStar, post:24, topic:100597]
I asked my mom if she needed a new computer for school, and she wanted to know if it was white, because if it was white it would be an old one. “they don’t make white computers anymore”
sigh
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I see she is not going to get a mac then.
[QUOTE=FenStar, post:23, topic:100597]
My dad got a new laptop from work, but before he could even use it, he lost it. Apparently no one cares, but he thinks it is in his office somewhere.
sigh
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Ahh Fen, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree does it…
[QUOTE=no1, post:4, topic:100597]
Lady Poof,
Does it count as first post when there’s a post above it?
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Yes. Someone always starts a thread to make the very first.
[QUOTE=FenStar, post:15, topic:100597]
I only know one word for snow.
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Dang, that proves it.
[QUOTE=dontwantaname, post:27, topic:100597]
Yes. Someone always starts a thread to make the very first.
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Ms. Name,
What if the person starting the thread posts “First post!”
[QUOTE=krapposelli, post:20, topic:100597]
How’s the family doing? Did you explain it to your son and is he doing okay? Do you want me to just shut up so you don’t have to think about it and answer any questions?
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His son wants to know about sex?
[QUOTE=krapposelli, post:20, topic:100597]
How’s the family doing? Did you explain it to your son and is he doing okay? Do you want me to just shut up so you don’t have to think about it and answer any questions?
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He just knows that his “cousin” died. Need to verify what the other youngins have been told and coordinate the lies that well tell them. I want to be truthful, but the rest of my extended family wants to sugar coat it for the kids.
He is of the age where he wants to play with toy guns and we are trying to make him realize that TV/Movies and reality are two separate animals. This would be an excellent example.
[QUOTE=dontwantaname, post:30, topic:100597]
His son wants to know about sex?
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No. You missed some stuff last night in the temp thread that we had running.
[QUOTE=spongebrain, post:31, topic:100597]
He just knows that his “cousin” died. Need to verify what the other youngins have been told and coordinate the lies that well tell them. I want to be truthful, but the rest of my extended family wants to sugar coat it for the kids.
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That is actually best. As with anything, you give kids information appropriate to their age & understanding. As my son got older, if he asked, I told him the truth on our family members. We then talked about what brings people to that state of mind and how it affects others.
[QUOTE=spongebrain, post:31, topic:100597]
No. You missed some stuff last night in the temp thread that we had running.
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I’m so sorry.
I miss one day of posts and stick my foot in my mouth.
[QUOTE=daj59, post:32, topic:100597]
That is actually best. As with anything, you give kids information appropriate to their age & understanding. As my son got older, if he asked, I told him the truth on our family members. We then talked about what brings people to that state of mind and how it affects others.
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So noted. I was his age when my mom killed herself so I am maybe a little jaded in propagating mistakes that my family made. Thanks for the additional point of view.
Must have been the day for suicide yesterday. A co-worker of mine just got the same phone call about his step-sons’ (plural) father.
[QUOTE=dontwantaname, post:33, topic:100597]
I’m so sorry.
I miss one day of posts and stick my foot in my mouth.
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No offense taken. I think I know you a little better than to assume that it was intentional.
[QUOTE=spongebrain, post:34, topic:100597]
So noted. I was his age when my mom killed herself so I am maybe a little jaded in propagating mistakes that my family made. Thanks for the additional point of view.
Must have been the day for suicide yesterday. A co-worker of mine just got the same phone call about his step-sons’ (plural) father.
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It has been a difficult year…
P.S. New photo added.
[QUOTE=spongebrain, post:34, topic:100597]
So noted. I was his age when my mom killed herself so I am maybe a little jaded in propagating mistakes that my family made. Thanks for the additional point of view.
Must have been the day for suicide yesterday. A co-worker of mine just got the same phone call about his step-sons’ (plural) father.
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Wow. And not in a good way, “wow” but in a bad way “wow”. 
[QUOTE=krapposelli, post:37, topic:100597]
Wow. And not in a good way, “wow” but in a bad way “wow”.
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seconded
Not knowing anything about your son. I am a big proponent of the truth to kids, but there are certain things they can understand and things they can’t. With that in mind I think if your son could handle it you could tell him more details, if he understood not to tell other family members, because they can not handle those details. (If your son is a tween/teen, or mature for his age) I think that would work well. Also, after the funeral and grieving period may be a better time to address the issue, once the shock has settled.
I am constantly amazed at the concepts my almost 3 year old can handle, but at the same time, she is in no way ready to even come close to understanding death on this scale, let alone the cause.
[QUOTE=KtCallista, post:38, topic:100597]
seconded
Not knowing anything about your son. I am a big proponent of the truth to kids, but there are certain things they can understand and things they can’t. With that in mind I think if your son could handle it you could tell him more details, if he understood not to tell other family members, because they can not handle those details. (If your son is a tween/teen, or mature for his age) I think that would work well. Also, after the funeral and grieving period may be a better time to address the issue, once the shock has settled.
I am constantly amazed at the concepts my almost 3 year old can handle, but at the same time, she is in no way ready to even come close to understanding death on this scale, let alone the cause.
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KtC said everything I wanted to say, but I couldn’t find a way to say it concisely and coherently so I just deleted it. With your unfortunate experience in this area, I think you would especially know best on how to help your son through this.
Fen’s a whack-a-doo.
Truly.
It is November 1st and I have received my first Christmas card of the “season.” Yes, from Fen.
Thanks.
Oh…and there was extra postage necessary. The postman left me the following note. I will put the change in the mailbox tomorrow.
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/3567/35centstopostmanst6.jpg
Too freakin’ funny.