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That sounds like more of a "teenage boy" type of prank, Jack ...
Or maybe, perhaps, a "deranged sociopath" sort of thing.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 9:15 PM
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Oh, absolutely, Mason ...
they are a complete and total joy.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 9:13 PM
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I know, Ann ...
I was just playing.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 9:12 PM
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Mam'zell,
Why didn't you rip off some of the firecrackers? It would have made your whole day. The best thing is to make a time-delay fuse on one with a lit cigarette butt or a piece of smoldering cotton string. Hide it somewhere, then disappear back into the crowd and wait for results. When it blows, just play dumb.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on July 6, 2006 at 4:45 PM
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what a day!...aren't realtives fun!
posted by
MasonGarrett
on July 6, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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I just thought external medication is safer than popping a painkiller.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 6, 2006 at 2:39 PM
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Thank you, franciscan.
I appreciate you saying that.
I do like to be brief, however.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 2:21 PM
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Ann, are you coming on to me?
Just joking!
My back was horrible yesterday, but I feel a little better today (due to some pain medication). Even under the best of circumstances though, my back is a tad stiff. (It's why I only sleep on a waterbed.)
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 2:20 PM
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Length, fine. Story, fun.
posted by
franciscan
on July 6, 2006 at 2:19 PM
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I enjoyed reading your anecdote. I agree the whole episode should be read together to get the complete picture and feel of it. How's your back now? Does it need some medicated cream for muscle aches?
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 6, 2006 at 2:11 PM
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Also, to whom it may concern:
I apologize for the unholy length of this post ... however, keep in mind this is only, like, my third one in the
past week ... and those ones were really short, so everything eventually evens out.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 10:43 AM
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Thank you, Vickie.
Hopefully, this is the last get-together I'll ever have to attend ... at least
this week.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 10:40 AM
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Well, you wouldn't like being around me then, Aaron.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 10:38 AM
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Family gatherings...you can't live with them...
They can be such frightening things! Glad you've kept your sense of humor though!
posted by
VickieJean
on July 6, 2006 at 10:19 AM
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I can handle the silent treatment
it's people I don't care for chattering nonstop at me that I can't stand.
posted by
AaronB
on July 6, 2006 at 8:47 AM
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I can't imagine enjoying these sorts of events regardless of my age/position in the hierarchy, Rcky.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 7:54 AM
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Hahahaha Madame......
Funny story.....don't you just love family gatherings...especially if your not in the generation that is actually having the gathering! 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on July 6, 2006 at 7:51 AM
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Don't worry, microba, my family's not that bad.
Well, actually, maybe they are. However, I'll somehow manage to survive.
Thank you for your concern, though.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 7:40 AM
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#2 has been mentioned a few times in passing, Samhain ...
However, I've noticed that, oddly enough, every time I've brought it up ... it has occurred shortly thereafter. Thus, for my own safety, I won't discuss it. At least, not on a weekday.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 7:37 AM
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Oh my
I never have these kinds of troubles. I'm sorry your family is so uncaring. unloving. I only hope it goes better in the future. I have never been treated like that and anyone who would evne consider it, has stopped dead in their tracks for fear of my family following thro on threts :) I hope it gets better...:)
posted by
microba
on July 6, 2006 at 7:31 AM
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...okay....I'll bite.....#2 is????? Samhain_Moon 
posted by
syzygy
on July 6, 2006 at 7:01 AM
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And we seem to have an inordinate number of them, too, Nanaroo.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 6:44 AM
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Mademoiselle
I totally understand! I've always dreaded family get-togethers for many of the same reasons.
posted by
Nanaroo
on July 6, 2006 at 6:30 AM
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I guess so, Ann ...
though I would have rather just stayed home (in bed).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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That's why people would rather go away for the official holidays to avoid visitations. Lol.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 6, 2006 at 6:14 AM
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That's one way to look at it, Bel.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 5:59 AM
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Mademoiselle
I would expect nothing less from her. The man is a cretin!
posted by
bel_1965
on July 6, 2006 at 5:53 AM
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I'm hoping for a similar (blood-boiling) reaction from my mother, Bel.
That's why I had to wait until she left for work to post.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 5:48 AM
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It's been a long time since we've had a funeral in my family, Corbin ...
too long, actually.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 6, 2006 at 5:46 AM
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It doesn't sound like you had a good day
and if you want my two cents...it sounds as if you are the scapegoat for a great deal. These children know if they go running to their mother, she will go running to yours and then you pay the price. That's crap. As for mom's boyfriend...let's just say my blood is boiling!
posted by
bel_1965
on July 6, 2006 at 5:45 AM
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It's sould like I'm lucky after all.....
My extended family on both my Mom and Dad's sides only get together at funerals......and talk about how we should get together under different circumstances........
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on July 6, 2006 at 5:32 AM
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