Posts by iiz2cool

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What's your biggest phobia?

by luna in

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spiders!!!

i can handle any other bug, snakes, mice, etc....but get me near a spider, and i nearly have a breakdown.. this morning, i went to grab some clothes from the bathroom to wash, felt something crawling on my arm, looked down, giant, hairy, brown spider.

i still have the heebie-jeebies, and i probably woke up the neighbors.. *shudder*.

iiz2cool

None, as far as I know.

Walter

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I Hate a Theif..!!

by CC Ryder in

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two weeks ago on a monday afternoon our house was broken into and we were robbed.

the theives took all of tink's jewelry she owned and some of mine as well.

she was wearing her wedding ring at the time but everything else is gone.

iiz2cool

Hair spray? I never heard of that one! But we're hearing more of people's homes being vandalized as well as robbed. I really think there should be stiffer penalties for these guys. Too often they're given suspended sentences and probation simply for being a first time offender. Well, the first time they're caught. There should be mandatory jail time and restitution for the victims.

Walter

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Whats the secret of being HAPPY?

by ScoobySnax in

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in just one line, i reckon its learning to not take yourself toooooo seriously.

and finding something to laugh about.. whats your secret?.

iiz2cool

Making sure I've put everything back in place before I zip my pants!

Good tip, especially if you go commando.

Walter

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I Hate a Theif..!!

by CC Ryder in

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friends

two weeks ago on a monday afternoon our house was broken into and we were robbed.

the theives took all of tink's jewelry she owned and some of mine as well.

she was wearing her wedding ring at the time but everything else is gone.

iiz2cool

I wouldn't rely too much on a dog. I've heard of incidents where a burglar would open a door, just a few inches, to let a dog stick it's nose out, and then hit it on the head with a metal bar, or pour amonia on it. I'd feel sorry for the dog.

Walter

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I Hate a Theif..!!

by CC Ryder in

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friends

two weeks ago on a monday afternoon our house was broken into and we were robbed.

the theives took all of tink's jewelry she owned and some of mine as well.

she was wearing her wedding ring at the time but everything else is gone.

iiz2cool

So sorry to hear you were robbed. Many people who've been burglarized feel alot of anger, and a sense of violation, and often find it hard to continue living in the same home afterward.

In our neighborhood we have a "neighbourhood watch" program and we try to be alert to strangers in the area. If we see someone going to a neighbour's home, we'll challenge them to see if they have any business there. We're pretty vigilant about it here, but in many areas people aren't.

In one police seminar in our area, we were encouraged to avoid having things like trees and bushes that obscure a potential entry point from the view of neighbors. They also talked about different types of locks for doors and windows, as well as different types of security systems, and the advantages of having monitored systems.

A serious thief won't break in to a house blind. He'll make an effort to know what you have of value beforehand, and he'll try to know your routine, so he can come when you're not home. Very often it will be someone who has been in your home, or knows someone who has. Also, the people who broke into your home know what they took, and will probably assume you will replace these items. Be careful! They may try again in a few weeks or months, assumeing you have replaced these items.

I've never been burglarized (yet) but I know a few people who have. I'm very careful about who I allow into my home. I'm also careful about what I say to people about my posessions, because I don't know who they'll repeat it to. And I try to keep up a good relationship with my neighbors, so we look out for each other.

You may try talking to the local police, as many departments have alot of information on how to secure your home, and programs where they teach neighbors to look out for one another in this way. Also, consider marking things of value, and keep a database with photos of your inventory on CD in a safe deposit box for insurance purposes.

Thieves really piss me off too.

Walter

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Whats the secret of being HAPPY?

by ScoobySnax in

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in just one line, i reckon its learning to not take yourself toooooo seriously.

and finding something to laugh about.. whats your secret?.

iiz2cool

I try to take every experience, no matter how negative, and try to find something positive I can learn from it.

Walter

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I'm glad I was a JW!

by iiz2cool in

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yep, you heard correctly.

i'm glad i was a jw (from a certain standpoint).

you're probably thinking i've finally lost my last remaining brain cell, if you haven't thought that before.

iiz2cool

I'll have what your having.

Single malt scotch, but the damn bottle's empty now.

Walter

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Caffeine addiction

by DanTheMan in

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are you a recovering caffeine addict?.

do you now avoid it altogether?.

how did you go about breaking the habit?.

iiz2cool

I used to work afternoon shifts and stayed up for hours afterward. At that time I drank about 20 cups of coffee a day and smoked 2 1/2 packs of cigarettes a day. This went on for over 2 years, until I developed serious stomach problems. I'm down to one cup of coffee a day now, and one pack of cigarettes. I had some bad headaches at first when I cut back on the coffee, but they're gone now. I was also very difficult to live with, as my temper was very short. It took about 6 months until my temperment got back to normal.

Walter

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