Recent content by Archangel_sl

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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...