bigblock 77 M 251  questions	people helping people - 12/14/2009 as i was reading the paper yesterday, one story caught my eye. it seems that there is a neighborhood here in a suburb of des moines that is doing great things to help two families who have their "man of the house" serving in iraq. they made sure that the recent snow we received was plowed off the drives and walks. they help out by taking in meals and serving as baby sitters to allow the mother to ... 14 response(s), 9 votes
ClassA 83 F 204  questions	TCM - 12/10/2009 Humphrey Bogart is the monthly actor being celebrated this month on Turner Classic Movies. Wow was that guy a sexy dude. He is a bit before my time but I always enjoyed the movies he acted. I didn't know that he and Lauren McCall had 2 sons, or that he died at the early age of 57. I'm wondering if the cigs had anything to do with his death as "cool" to smoke in those days. I don't think ... 2 response(s), 11 votes
ClassA 83 F 204  questions	Roommates - 12/10/2009 A college is considering offering students, who live on campus, the option of rooming with the opposite sex. My first visit of my when he attended college was enough of a shock. The woman's dorm was just a floor below. I remember using the bathrm and my warning me not to walk in any couple showering. I also was shock that a pub was available in each quad. Do these go ... 3 response(s), 13 votes
craftycookie228 80 F 3  questions	Auto Security Alert - 12/9/2009 I recently received a disturbing e-mail about a new way people are breaking into cars and we are helping them. This is the latest robbery tactic and shows no force able entry. There is a device out that robbers are using not to clone your security code when you lock your doors on your car using your electronic key-chain locking device. They can sit a distance away and watch for who their next ... 4 response(s), 7 votes
genie1moose 77 F 56  questions	All is Fair in Love and Scamming - 12/9/2009 Last week, I posted a poll on the mag about men who lie and try to scam woman out of their money. I asked if this happened to any of the women here, and I received a variety of interesting responses. Strangely enough, one woman IM'd me privately yesterday, and she told me she must have met the same man because some of the things I had said reminded her of someone she had met here in ... 5 response(s), 4 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	finally two senators do a good thing - 12/8/2009 after virginia senators mark warner and jim webb rallied behind a 90 year old medal of honor recipient, he can keep his 21 foot flag pole in his front yard. the sussex homeowners association had threatened to take retired army col. van t. barfoot to court if he did not remove the flag pole from his suburban richmond home by friday. they claimed it violated the neighborhoods aesthetic guidelines. ... 12 response(s), 9 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	whiskey-tango-foxtrot - 12/8/2009 i wonder if our president has gone insane. he was quoted today in a speech to the brooking institute " we are going to spend our way out of this recession." common sense tells us that you can not solve a debt crisis with more debt, or solve a spending crisis with more spending. enough is enough. we must stop this insane spending sickness that plagues washington and we must stop it NOW. these ... 2 response(s), 12 votes
craftycookie228 80 F 3  questions	Slight of Hand - 12/6/2009 I don't complain often about matters in my life, but this one affects all paying members of SFF. This morning I received a call from my credit card company asking if a has approved a charge today. Well since I was still in my pj's I was pretty sure I hadn't. The fraud customer service rep was great and told me who the charge was from and for how much. Yep you got it SFF charge my account for ... 16 response(s), 2 votes
ClassA 83 F 204  questions	A Xmas Tradition - 12/6/2009 I would like to share my New York City tradition with my friends. Living across the river from one of the culture cities of the world, we visit NYC during the holiday season. The largest spruce tree over looks over the Rockafeller center's ice rink. It shines bright with over 1, 000 lights surrounded with angels blowing gold horns. Across is the Rocketts kicking their ... 2 response(s), 11 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	my take on leave sean in brazil - 12/3/2009 as a charter member of the classa banned club i can not answer her other than this way. as it was with elian gonzalez the answer is quite simple. as attorney-general janet reno said then and it holds true today, "the boys place is with his father." this case has become a political issue between two countries and it should not be a political issue. imho this is an issue of right and wrong, and the ... 7 response(s), 10 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	who is not telling the truth - 12/3/2009 the recent party crashers to the state dinner in the white house have come out and admitted they had no invitation. now the fun begins, just who let them in. i have read and heard from various sources that its next to impossible to get in something like this. talk radio hosts, entertainment personalities have all said you dont get in with out your name on the guest list. bob beckel who was a ... 0 response(s), 3 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	Oh X-Mas Tree! Oh X-Mas Tree! - 12/3/2009 Upon reading this Article, I concluded that this couple went through a whole lot of trouble just to find the perfect Tree. I suspect that they were more interested in the adventure of finding the tree versus the tree itselfs. I remember one year when my Father had been laid off and money was scarce. I climbed on top of a pine tree and sawed off the pointy ... 1 response(s), 3 votes
ClassA 83 F 204  questions	Leave Sean In Brazil - 12/3/2009 A Brazen woman, living in US, travels to Brazil, with their , to visit her parents. She decides to remain in Brazil and files for divorce. In the interim she remarries and her present husband adopts the . Recently, she died in birth and her american husband is fighting for custody of his . He has support of Hillary Clinton, state senators, and media without success thus far. ... 3 response(s), 10 votes
ClassA 83 F 204  questions	Why Not US??? - 12/2/2009 Angelia Jolie/Brad Pitt have adopted from 3rd world countries. Also Madonna and Oprah built a school for girls in Africa. Tell me why they choose to support outside the borders of the country that has provided an excellent living for the above. I can hear replies, "It is too difficult to adopt in US, easier in 3rd world countries." Perhaps so, but I'm sure they have ... 5 response(s), 12 votes
genie1moose 77 F 56  questions	If you could wish for anything, what might that be? - 12/2/2009 If I could wish for anything, I would wish for better health and for a male companion who treats me well. My health was excellent until I turned 55, when I developed a hyperactive thyroid. I was sick for a few years before I was diagnosed and medicated properly. I am not happy about having to take three medications, but at least I have my life back to a great extent. I get episodes once ... 6 response(s), 3 votes
genie1moose 77 F 56  questions	How do you tell the difference between a Census worker and a con artist? - 12/1/2009 2010 Census to Begin This is common sense advice. However, in today's world, I can see it could leave an open door for giving your personal information to the wrong people. With the beginning of the U.S. Census process, the Better Business Bureau (BB advises people to be cooperative, yet cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first ... 1 response(s), 1 vote
genie1moose 77 F 56  questions	What will you do for Christmas, Chanukah, or whatever holiday you celebrate in addition gift-giving? - 11/30/2009 Because the media and the stores have commercialized Christmas and other holidays in order to induce people to spend money, we sometimes forget about the true meaning of the holidays. For me, the holidays mean giving of ourselves and helping those who are less fortunate than we are. Of course, we all give presents to our loved ones. There is a special joy which we derive from giving our ... 5 response(s), 1 vote
c3c5 63  questions	Kudos SFF. Well....see the end. Changes. Passwords. - 11/29/2009 Kudos Yes. Follow along for the adventure. I had been visiting and in a different element Internet wise. Laptop only worked from a direct connection to the DSL router. Not via home wireless nor a switched connection (multiple connections downline.) Small handicap. Next log in to SFF time I made a change to my SFF environment. The Internet email address outside of SFF because the provider became a ... 5 response(s), 1 vote
genie1moose 77 F 56  questions	How do you manage to save for the "Golden Years"? - 11/28/2009 I really hate to admit it, but last year my husband and I were quite well-to-do. His illness and death were largely related to our monumental loss of income. As a widow who is not poor, but who is far from wealthy, I am concerned about the future: how to save money for however long I need it, and how to budget. I haven't a clue since Andy used to handle (and mishandle) all of our ... 9 response(s), 6 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	security? - 11/28/2009 opps the secret service has got a red face in the aftermath of the party crashers at the white house. now while i vehemently disagree with the president on policy and his take on most issues i most certainly dont want physical harm to come to him. we have seen what can happen when security gets "loose" around the president. lincoln, garfield, mckinley, and kennedy were all were all assassinated ... 2 response(s), 6 votes
c3c5 63  questions	"I Love My Country Regardless of Mishaps" Except....... - 11/27/2009 [noclass] "'I'm a bit pissed of what I'm reading in Magazine/Blogs." Understandable. That would be true of anyone that might disagree with what is offered. [noclass] "US residents write articles for all to read bitching about US. I will agree we do have our faults, what country doesn't?" AND? [noclass] "To write about the mishaps of our president, mishaps of ... 2 response(s), 7 votes
ClassA 83 F 204  questions	I Love My Country Regardless of Mishaps - 11/26/2009 I'm a bit pissed of what I'm reading in Magazine/Blogs. US residents write articles for all to read bitching about US. I will agree we do have our faults, what country doesn't? To write about the mishaps of our president, mishaps of our gov is disrespectful and I resent. This isn't the place for the world to read how dissatisfied we are living in a rich country. Do you ... 3 response(s), 18 votes
genie1moose 77 F 56  questions	Since today is Thanksgiving, for what are you most thankful? - 11/26/2009 1. I am thankful that I still have reasonably good health. 2. I am thankful that I have a roof over my head, food on the table and that I can enjoy my retirement without having to work. 3. I am thankful for the wonderful friends I have who are very supportive of me, since I have no family left. 4. I am thankful that I have a church which welcomes me and my efforts. ... 3 response(s), 3 votes
genie1moose 77 F 56  questions	Are liberals smarter than conservatives? - 11/25/2009 I just finished reading an article by Jason Richwine regarding whether or not liberals are smarter than conservatives. Because I found the article both interesting and thought-provoking, I thought I would paraphrase some of his thoughts for you and see what you think. The issue of who is smarter, liberals or conservatives, could result in endless debates between political ... 5 response(s), 5 votes
saucypeaches3 52 F 1  question	wait another week - 11/24/2009 While our troops are dying over in Afghanistan, waiting for more troops or our fine leader to make a decision for once in his short term, the white house announces that he has come to a decision, thru meetings with his "war council, but we must wait for a week.. until he can have prime time tv coverage. What arrogance and what a media our president is. He never fails to go on tv and ... 1 response(s), 14 votes
genie1moose 77 F 56  questions	Is it common for widows/widowers to date someone your deceased partner used to know? - 11/23/2009 I'm just curious. For those of you who lost your spouse or significant other, have you ever dated someone who used to know your significant other? As all of you know, I became involved with one of Andy's best friends, and he just wanted to be friends with benefits, so I finally had to tell him we can only be friends. Last week, I ran into an attorney whom Andy and I had met ... 1 response(s), 11 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	free speech - 11/23/2009 organizing for america aka obama for america has set a goal of raising 500.000 dollars in the next week. according to director mitch stewart, the money is to used to push back sarah palin and her allies. now before some jump on the crush palin bandwagon stop and think about a few things. sarah palin is no different than you or i. she is a private citizen, she holds no office or title, has no more ... 2 response(s), 3 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	what ever happened to - 11/20/2009 I was watching the news tonight and they had a segment on how a store in Edmonton has brought out an old window display of the monkey band in Christmas costumes along with a toy train set up and some other Christmas displays. It brought back memories of when the Hudson Bay Co and Eaton's Department stores would have several window displays of Santa's work shop, elf bands, Christmas trees with ... 6 response(s), 10 votes
saucypeaches2 59 F 4  questions	Have any of you heard...... - 11/18/2009 that alot of seniors who got the 250$ stimulus or couples who got 400$, will now have to pay some of it or all of it back? Seems the govt was so quick to send them out, they sent some to people who werent supposed to get them WASHINGTON – More than 15 million taxpayers may owe the government $250 or more because of how the IRS last spring set up President Barack Obama's tax break ... 3 response(s), 9 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	shocked - 11/18/2009 i am really shocked that one of our activist women here has not had a lot to say on the recent government study about breast cancer. i am sure that most have heard of the task force statements that most women in their forties do not need routine annual mammograms and that older women could cut back to every other year. they also recommend against teaching women how to self exam their breasts. i ... 5 response(s), 11 votes