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loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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women don't like men with kids...... is this true??? Posted: 7/12/2009 8:55:47 AM
The thing is that if someone knows they don't want to be a parent, or more importantly a step-parent, you really want them to skip over your profile when you have kids, even if you aren't the custodial parent. Being a step-parent is a hard job, and often quite thankless especially in the early stages. I know that I put my step-father through the ringer for the first little while, so I can see why some people wouldn't be up for that, and you can't really blame them.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Best Things about being single! Posted: 10/25/2008 6:44:31 PM
relationship a in while enjoyed be also can single being about enjoy I things the of most Fortunately. smart@ss

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Best Things about being single! Posted: 10/24/2008 4:43:33 PM
I see a lot of the posts on here are about what ppl hated about their last relationship (possibly several)... which is an unfortunate thing because there are a lot of things to actually like about being single that have nothing to do with people we are no longer dating. That said, there are a lot of reasons to want to not be single any longer too! Fortunately most of the things I enjoy about being single can also be enjoyed while in a relationship, but the same can't be said in reverse.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Free loading family Posted: 1/30/2008 9:18:38 AM
You aren't doing this person any favours by allowing them to waste their life on your dime. As already stated, you need to give that person a date... say one month, to either get a job and start paying their share, or find somewhere else to live. The hard part will be if they don't take you seriously and the month is up and they have nowhere to go and lay the guilt trip on, and you tell them that it's not your problem, and would they like the address of a shelter. A stipulation I would also give is that if they choose the "get a job" avenue, they have to either keep that job, or any job enough to pay their share or they are out, and tell them exactly what their share is... if it's half the rent, and half the bills, tell them that, if they will be required to buy their own food, tell them that too.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Locker Room Question Posted: 1/19/2008 4:54:04 PM
eeks... I never even thought of that...

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Locker Room Question Posted: 1/19/2008 2:33:06 PM
There is nobody important enough in this world that I would sit naked (or very nearly so) in a change room to respond to - thus my response is that there would be no immediate response. I probably wouldn't even check my phone while in the change room. And actually when I was going to the gym on a regular basis, the phone was left in the car.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Boundaries Posted: 1/19/2008 2:15:20 PM
I am not sure if "boundary" is the word that fits in your scenario. It seems as if you are talking about moral and ethical issues, where boundary, when referring to people's behaviour, tends to mean physical and emotional... at least I think so? I do see what you mean about people not understanding that they can be the authors of their own social demise by being less than honest and honorable with others. I have had many people in my life that were like that and would take advantage of the fact that I am such a giving person, and unfortunately while those people are not in my life any longer (they were 'purged' so to speak) I am left with a (slightly) less giving nature these days. I have learned that when you give to others and they never give back, you need to cut them loose. I try not to keep track but when you are constantly coming to the aid of friends in one way or another, and the one time you ask them for help they can't/won't/don't help you, you realize that you have to stop giving in their direction - and sadly, you are right, those people don't realize that they have done this by their behaviours.

loki_bunny

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Karaoke..........again,but where? Posted: 1/13/2008 7:13:14 AM
Jackie Smith does karaoke at Dooly's in Sackville Thursday nights... last I heard, anyway.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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haveing trouble writeing the first message! Posted: 9/19/2007 3:31:57 PM
I have recently changed my profile and actually ask that if you message me, please write more than 5 or 6 words - but then maybe I am being too pushy. I say this specifically because I get messages from people that literally say things like "Hey there, if you want to chat, message me." This might be fine, except that their profile has ZERO information about them and it's a one-liner as well - it's especially funny if, on top of having nothing about themselves, there is not even a picture. I can't say exactly what should be your first contact message, but if you at least try, even if it comes off corny (many folks find the bit corny to be somewhat endearing) you 'should' get a response. If you read their profile and obviously they have said something that you find interesting about them, or if they show their humour in the profile, comment on that. Anything has to be better than a cold line like "Hi. Message me if you'd like to chat." Right?

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Alfresco Filmfesto Posted: 8/9/2007 2:41:33 PM
Going to see Shrek... it should be fun, sadly I am going with my mom I am such a party animal, lol

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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custody in NS? Posted: 7/3/2007 2:35:35 PM
I think that we have to be careful when saying that moving a child away from one of its natural parents isn't fair, or good for the child. For instance: My Aunt and her family wanted to move to Australia for her husband's career, except that her oldest child from a previous relationship might have held them back. The child's father is an interested, caring and supportive dad, he is a big part of his daughters' life but he recognized what an amazing opportunity this was for her to go with her mother to Australia and he consented to it. My aunt and her ex made an arrangement that he wouldn't pay any child support while they were gone, but that he would use the money to pay for her to come home over her summer break for a month. I think that moving to new places and experiencing new things is good for kids, and as long as the parents stay focused on what is best for the child, SOMETHING can be worked out for visitations. Unfortunately it may mean that one parent won't see the child as often, but with internet and web-cams, it can bring you a lot closer than a simple letter used to.

loki_bunny

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Tall Ships in Halifax, July 2007 Posted: 7/3/2007 9:02:57 AM
The Organizing committee is still looking for volunteers as far as I know, so you might want to mosey on over to the site and volunteer your time to making this the best festival so far. www.tallshipsnovascotia.com

loki_bunny

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Advice for court??? Posted: 7/3/2007 8:51:12 AM
Basically if you and the father have reached an agreement, you can present it to your lawyer, they can present it to his lawyer, and if it is indeed what you have agreed upon, it should be no problem to settle all of this without going to court. You can choose to cancel the maintenance enforcement, but make sure that you have an agreed upon amount that he will be paying and what months of the year he will be paying it. People always think there must be lawyers involved to broker a deal for custody arrangements, but if the parents put the kids firsts and think of what they need (as the OP has apparently done now) these things can be settled out of court, and away from lawyers. Several friends of mine have done so without difficulty. If I might make a suggestion for the months that he is out west, if you both have access to a pc get a webcam so she can spend a few minutes every few days talking to him and seeing him so they don't lose the connection they are forming while he is here. Also, the military has this great idea of recording parents serving overseas reading bedtime stories for the kids, that might be something he should think about for when he is gone as well.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Finding a Roomate Posted: 6/27/2007 12:27:43 PM
Sadly it's been my experience that friends (who are friends before they move in together) make the worst roomates because long-term friends tend to take advantage of each other (and I don't mean anything malicious by that statement) and treat them with less consideration than they might someone with whom they are either just roomates or have becomes friends after moving in together. It's kind of a situation where they think "Oh my buddy won't mind, they know that I don't mean anything by leaving or changing things", etc. Like I said, it's not a malicious thing, they just don't consider it as much as they might with others. Good Luck!

loki_bunny

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Party @ The WAREHOUSE July 7th 9PM Posted: 6/25/2007 1:58:13 PM
Looks like I will be coming to my second POF party alone as none of my friends will be around that w/e, at least none that I have asked. Which means I will have to be more sociable.

loki_bunny

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Older .. but better? Posted: 6/25/2007 1:46:30 PM
Convict Labour seems like it's the way to go. It would be much more expensive to guard prisoners on a labour line - but on the flip side, we would be getting something for what we are paying for. For all the rightful murder convictions that are made, that one single wrongful one makes it a sad argument when we are talking about the death penalty. Can you imagine the lawsuits by families left behind by someone who has been put death after a wrongful conviction?

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Paintball anyone? Posted: 6/22/2007 4:39:01 PM
I have always wanted to try this... and provided it's a time when I can go and haven't made other plans, I would love to do this!!

loki_bunny

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YOU KNOW YOU GETTING OLD WHEN...fill in the blank Posted: 6/22/2007 4:36:31 PM
When a kid you babysat when they were 3 is going club-hopping (legally) When a sunrise is no longer something you see BEFORE you go to bed. When you couldn't wait to party on a friday night, and now you can't wait to go to bed.

loki_bunny

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Kids pics should be banned from the profiles. Posted: 6/20/2007 11:59:35 AM
haha, I am dog person too, so I am with Garden Guy on banning pics of kittens (JOKING!!). I don't think they should ban pics of ppls kids because really it comes down to a personal choice. I think it is important to tell ppl you have kids, and that they are important in your life, but I think if I had kids, I wouldn't have their pic up in my profile. But then again, I have a very jaded idea of single parents dating. I was one of the kids that woke up on Saturday mornings to find some guy in the bathroom that I had never met before, so maybe I am not the best judge on this one.

loki_bunny

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Ask a stupid question... Posted: 6/20/2007 11:50:31 AM
Answer - obviously it was the last one out, because they forgot to shut the door! (it happens, I have done it ! I left the patio door open and went to work). Question: Where exactly is the "Extra Mile" and why do we always need to go there??

loki_bunny

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Finding a Roomate Posted: 6/20/2007 10:59:07 AM
Holy Cow TG, 42 roomates??? I have had 3 actual roomates, and 3 others who came to stay with me 'till they got on their feet' and left only after MONTHS and me finally kicking their sorry butts out (oh and my mom came to stay with me for a year, imagine how that conversation went "mom I love you, but you can't live with me anymore, you are driving me insane.") Finding a roomate can be a very touchy thing, my past experiences have varied: the first moved out while I was at work because I flushed her boyfriends giant bag of grass down the toilet (quick explanation - he was dealing, knew he was being watched by the cops so they had the brilliant idea to hide it in our apt.) obviously we are no longer friends. The second one, I moved out when I bought my house, we are still friends, he still visits, and I am going to his wedding in August . The third is still here, and we haven't killed each other yet or each others dogs, so things are good, hehehe.. . If your place allows dogs and you wouldn't mind someone with a fur-creature, you can put an ad here: http://www.maritimedogs.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=2 you could go to NSOnline: http://nsonline.com/bbs/ikonboard.cgi and post something there. A friend of mine found someone on Craigslist too, so just look around and you will find something. Also, the Schools & Universities are a great suggestion too.

loki_bunny

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Older .. but better? Posted: 6/20/2007 10:38:49 AM
I have to agree with Dimples on the death penalty - I don't think we have the right to take someone's life, any more than the murderer had the right to do so. Not only that, but the chance of wrongful conviction is too high - just ask David Milgaard and others like him. As for sexual offenders, you can castrate them, you can give them pills (if such a thing exists) that diminishes their sexual drive, but the bottom line is that almost all sexually based offences are not about the sexual act itself, but rather about the power that the offender has over the victim(s). Since most sexual offenders are males, I will use that example - a man does not need to get an erection or even to have a sexual drive to force himself on either a male or female victim. There are other ways to effect a rape or molestation. I do believe that our convicted criminals could be better spending their time, and our money. I think that there are loads of things out there that no one wants to do that could be done by inmates. I also believe that our sentencing practices are a joke, and obviously does not take into account the victim impact. A person who has been sexually assaulted or molested lives with that for the rest of their lives, and they re-live it every single day in so many little ways, but their offender might get a few months in jail, maybe. Hardly seems worth coming forward to press charges.

loki_bunny

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DO POLICE HAVE TRAFFIC LAWS???????????? Posted: 6/13/2007 6:24:39 PM
Three cheers for Tiana!! I too have many friends in the RCMP, and I have been on ride alongs and been employed on the other end of the dispatch radio and she is absolutely right, as was S_V about the general public not knowing what goes on inside the car. I wrote the following in my blog back in September 05 and saved it... thought it was appropriate to this thread: I got a call last night from my old roomate, who is an RCMP officer. In and of itself this is not unusual, even though we parted ways as far as living conditions go, he still comes over to get food occassionally when he is working, and gets me to tape programs for him when he is working (because apparently he has not figured out the VCR yet!). The thing that really got me thinking was what he said, so matter of fact, about responding to 2 calls this block (a block being 2 days & 2 nights, 12 hour shifts each) where he held someone in his arms as they died, and they both knew it was happening. Everyone knows that policing is a tough job, it's a thankless job in many cases, and many officers are abused by the public they are protecting. Police officers know what they face everyday, the danger of the job they have everyday, strapping on a gun to possibly save their own lives, or someone else's, the name calling, the poor treatment by the public, and many times the thanklessness of what they do. But they get up everyday and do it. In some cases because they love it, in some cases because they used to love it but have lost faith but now have nothing else they could do. In my roomate's case it's because he loves it, lives, breathes, eats and sleeps the force. I cannot imagine him doing anything but what he does. He has a degree or two, and several diplomas, and could be an entimologist (sp) anywhere, he is VERY intelligent, and looking at him in civi clothes, you would never guess that he is a police officer, until he opens his mouth and starts talking about it. He is kind, he is compassionate, but he is tough and hard when he needs to be. He is very understanding and caring, but takes his job seriously. I cannot imagine how it affects him to hold someone in his arms while they die, while they know they are, and knowing he can't do anything about it. To hear someone's last words as they struggle against death, and he is probably trying to commit their words to memory so he can share them with loved ones, so they know that the person they have lost was thinking of them in their last moments. The next time you have any contact with a police officer, for whatever reason, remember this could be my roomate, or someone like him, who just hours before could have held someone in their arms while their life slipped away from them. And when you think that an officer is being a jerk on a power trip, remember what it is they face everyday, and try to think about how many times that officer may have been spit on, called names, sworn at, etc, during the course of their shift, block, or career and try to put yourself in their shoes, most people couldn't do what they do everyday. Just remember, think about it and say 'thanks officer, have a nice day', even if they have just handed you a ticket.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Will taking smokes off shelves change anything? Posted: 6/4/2007 2:40:07 PM
I don't think that it's going to make a lick of difference on how many people smoke, who they are and how old they are. When I was smoking as an early teen, I certainly wasn't in the store thinking, "Huh, those look kind of cool and interesting, I should try them." I do agree with making them more difficult to get for young ppl, which the gov't has already done, and making them expensive enough that many people think twice about buying them. For me in the end it was the cost and the fact that I had just gotten tired of being a slave to the cigarette's that made me quit.

loki_bunny

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Another camping weekend.....june 22-25 Posted: 5/28/2007 4:40:52 PM
this sounds like something I could sign up for! Love the camping, but I would have to find somewhere to stash my furries or take them with me. As for rain - I have an 18x24 tarp, so I never get rained on! Might have to check with some girlfriends to see about a couple of us going.

loki_bunny

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Should marijuanna be legal if your over 19 Posted: 5/21/2007 2:46:31 PM
Oh puh-lease. Say what you want about marijuana, you can't deny that it affects your mental state. That's WHY you're smoking it, for crying out loud. I have to say, good response. Intoxicated is intoxicated, regardless of the method/product used to get you there. Also there is a reason why there are warnings on legal drugs against driving after using certain meds that may make you tired. Back on topic...I think it's a great idea to legalize it in the same way smokes are legalized - must be purchased in a store, produced according to standards and TAXED at the same rate.. maybe my personal taxes will go down.

loki_bunny

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Does anyone have any tips for housebreaking a puppy? Posted: 5/12/2007 4:32:35 PM
The only problem with punishing the dog by putting him on a leash is that you want him to look forward to seeing the leash because it means time with you for a walk, or that you are going somewhere to do something fun, not that he is in trouble again. On another note, don't forget to socialize your dog, perhaps a puppy socialization class and/or obedience. Which can lead to dog sports and other fun activities. I have my younger pup in agility in South Rawdon and you wouldn't ever see a happier doggie than when we go to agility. She is crying in the backseat from the second we leave the driveway until we get to the class - all 30 minutes of the drive, lol. Oddly enough, the barn out there is the only place where I can get her undivided attention because she knows how much fun she can have if she behaves and listens to momma.

loki_bunny

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Does anyone have any tips for housebreaking a puppy? Posted: 5/12/2007 1:48:43 PM
First, your puppy should go out immediately after waking and you should stay out with puppy until he/she pees. then come back in the house, give it a few minutes and outside again. If puppy pees on the floor please don't rub their nose in it. I will admit in times past I too thought this was a good housebreaking aid, but it's just gross and cruel. As soon as you catch them going in the house, immediately take them outside, before you even begin to clean up. Also, watch for telltale signs such as certain ways of sniffing, body movements, etc and be prepared to jump up to get puppies attention to divert the accident and immediately take puppy outside. Remember too that some dogs train really really quickly and some will continue to have accidents for much longer. Just to make you feel better, I will tell you that I had to housebreak one of my dogs twice. She has this issue about going potty in unfamiliar places, so when I had finally gotten her to the point of 1-2 accidents a week until I bought my house and changed her surroundings, and she literally would not go potty in her new yard until I trained her again. She would wander the yard looking desperately for a place that smelled familiar, until she literally couldn't hold it in anymore. There were many long times standing in the rain and cold trying to convince her it was safe to go potty here. good luck

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

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Other GTG ideas Posted: 5/11/2007 2:49:41 PM
I heard about this for the first time last spring and I SO want to try it, but for many you need a GPS. That said, it could be a really fun outing for groups of ppl. I do like the scavenger hunt idea too. It can take lots of planning, but I was involved in one once that was really fun.

loki_bunny

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Tall Ships in Halifax, July 2007 Posted: 5/6/2007 11:01:30 AM
I love the Tall Ships - I'm very fortunate to work downtown across from the waterfront. Lunch hours in the summer are great, especially when the Tall Ships and the Buskers are in the city. show-off. seems we are full of smarta$$es and show-offs... I have yet to see a parade of sail, but this year I do believe I will try to make it. And I can't wait for this year's Tall-ships festival, I love the ships, they are so graceful and majestic looking. S_V - remind me to show you some pics of the ships that I took at the 2000 festival - amazing (though I am the worlds worst photog.)

loki_bunny

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To tell or not to tell - when you catch someone cheating Posted: 4/28/2007 12:46:37 PM
Don't be silly - you're one of a kind! S_V - I know, but it just sounds so much better when someone else says it... hehehe Dreww232 - It sucks that person who spoke up about what was going on is, as you say, "persona non grata", but I have to wonder, if no one had told the SO what was going on, would they be where they are today? Sometimes doing what you think is right comes with consequences. I once called the police on a friend for getting behind the wheel drunk - to be fair I did warn him that I would, and he had been in previous accidents while drinking and driving - but everyone thought that I was the bad guy in the scenario. I was quite okay with that. I didn't understand it, but I was okay with it.

loki_bunny

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To tell or not to tell - when you catch someone cheating Posted: 4/27/2007 6:14:40 PM
It's interesting to hear everyone else's opinions on this. For some reason, I assumed that I was like everyone else, and that ppl would tell. I just think that if I was in the position to be hearing the news that my partner was cheating on me, I might not be terribly happy about it, and if I had never had suspicions and was totally blown out of the water, but I would want to be told. as I said in my original post, I believe that even more important than the trust issue is the fact that the cheater is putting their partners health at risk and this comment: Do you folks know the "other person" has an STD?? You may be causing shit over nothing. how would you feel if the person being cheated on gets a disease? It's easy if the disease is treatable and can be eliminated, but what about all the diseases that can't? What about the diseases that could kill you? How would you feel if you KNEW it was happening and you said nothing? Yes, you may be telling and their could be no health issue, but it could very easily be the other way around. I just stand my ground and say, I would want to know. I would want someone to tell me, and I would expect any person who calls themselves my friend would tell me and I am not sure I could remain friends with someone who knew and didn't tell me.

loki_bunny

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To tell or not to tell - when you catch someone cheating Posted: 4/25/2007 3:59:05 PM
I did a quick search and didn't find this anywhere else.. so here goes. First question: If you caught someone cheating on their spouse (bf/gf, etc) would you tell on them? A girlfriend of mine broke up with her husband a year and a half ago because he had cheated on her - with someone she considered a friend. I just found out that one of her other friends KNEW that the husband had been cheating several months prior to him being found out. She actually caught them in the act while our friend was out of the house - and didn't tell her. When she found out that her husband was cheating on her, her 'friend' told her something to the effect of "Yes, I caught him about 3 months ago, but I just didn't know how to tell you." Second question: If you found out your partner was cheating, and then learned that one of your close friends already knew and didn't tell you, how would you react? I am just curious about this because, while I know that it sometimes ends up being a case of shooting the messenger, I would always tell on the cheater (yes I am a big tattle tale). The biggest reason I would tell on them is because there can be serious health implications of your spouse cheating, not to mention the psychological impact it has one someone.

loki_bunny

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Springtime ... can you feel it? Posted: 4/12/2007 1:49:51 PM
I was starting to feel Spring, until Sunday's wake-up call. I was starting to feel Spring again this week, until I too heard (and read on weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca) that we are expecting more of the damn white stuff.

loki_bunny

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Dealing with Arrogance Posted: 4/12/2007 1:45:16 PM
I really don't think there is a 'fine' line between confidence and arrogance. I think confidence is just that, having a feeling or knowledge of confidence in oneself. I think when you are saying Arrogance: I'm better than most people , yes they are probably arrogant. But in comparison, when you say Arrogance: I do my job better than some of my co-workers , if it is true, as you perceive it, then I don't believe that is arrogance. Personally I don't think I am arrogant, yet I KNOW that I do my job better than some of my co-workers. It's a fact. I can even tell you why, in some cases - I know that I handle stress better than a few of my co-workers, most of the time I am more focussed and care more about my job. It's not a dig at them, I am not trying to say they are stupid, I am not trying to put them down, I am not trying to be mean, I am simply stating a fact as I see it. I also don't think I am perfect, I know I make mistakes, and I admit when I make mistakes. Someone pointing out something they think is a fact, or even correcting someone isn't arrogance - if they are right, it's because they are right; if they are wrong, it's because they are mis-informed but believe they are right; if they are name calling it's simply because they are rude, nothing more, nothing less. Arrogance is, unfortunately, in the eye of the beholder, not necessarily in the accused.

loki_bunny

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Personality Search!!! Posted: 4/6/2007 7:12:04 AM
^^^ I got the same typing, and was wondering the same thing myself. Personally, I like to think I am organized - however looking around my house, I think.. uh-oh, must be bossy. But if I was to look around my desk at work, it would be organized in capital letters. (*personal note: I must use up all my organization skills at work, along with my memory bank)

loki_bunny

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Gay animals/pets? Posted: 4/3/2007 12:09:16 PM
I don't know about the animals being 'gay' really, but I agree that the dogs humping thing isn't necessarily a sexual thing. There are currently 5 dogs living under my roof (2 mine, 3 my roomates) and while the older one of mine struggles for supremacy in our little pack by humping the others (they are all girls btw), I have started to notice that my second dog seems to think she should be the wing, uhm... dog to her older 'sister' because she has now started humping the other dogs, whom she must be trying to put beneath her in the pecking order. Unfortunately for my younger pup, the other doggies all pretty much tell her off. But I have to give her an A for effort, because she keeps trying. Though I have not seen her do this to the doberman... but that could be a size issue (don't ever let anyone tell you size doesn't matter)

loki_bunny

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POF Party at the Warehouse March 31st 9PM Posted: 4/1/2007 2:47:13 PM
Well, I didn't really chat with anyone last night, was more ppl watching than anything. Hopefully I will feel a little more social than last night. However, my friend and I had a really good time, and it looks like we will be going again. lots of fun and dancing.

loki_bunny

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What Would You Do If You Were In My Shoes ? Posted: 3/30/2007 3:09:07 PM
Being a step-child, I can say that you don't have to be biological to be the best DAD in the world. I always used to tell people that I adopted my dad because I loved him so much (my step-father is the only person I refer to as Dad). Not only that, but I have a little experience with the whole "finding out the man you thought was your dad isn't". My step-father found out in court, in front of his "daughters" (who also learned for the first time) that he wasn't their father. He was devastated, and so were they. His ex-wife was trying to get child support but stop him from having any contact with the girls at the same time and she thought by telling the court that he wasn't their father, she would win. Unfortunately the hateful manner in which it was done did a lot of damage to the girls and to our dad, and through the girls choice, they no longer have a relationship, because they thought he knew (there is a whole sordid story I won't bore you any longer with) and I see how that bothers my dad to this day. I tell this story as a cautionary tale that if you pursue this, you may end up somewhere you don't want to be. It can cause irrepairable damage to the relationship you have with your daughter - and make no mistake, regardless of biology, she IS YOUR DAUGHTER. You took responsibility for her all those years ago, and have been her dad all this time, there is no reason to stop now. I am not telling you not to pursue it, because medical reasons can be very compelling when you are talking about protecting your kids, but be mindful of how badly this will blow her world apart. Just one chicks opinion.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 10 (view)

Top 5 reasons to live in Halifax... Posted: 3/29/2007 2:50:33 PM
Streets are bad everywhere...its an issue wherever you have changes in climate like Canada does. Actually, I drove from Calgary to Yellowknife in late October one year and the roads north of High Level, even when you get into areas that you don't see ANYTHING for hundreds of km's (I mean nothing at all but trees) at their worst were better than some of our BEST roads in NS. *side note: Of course that was the trip that I wrote off my grandmothers car when I hit a 12 point buck coming out of Banff.. eek.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 139 (view)

POF Party at the Warehouse March 31st 9PM Posted: 3/29/2007 1:52:22 PM
It looks like I will be going and dragging one of my girlfriends with me, and I will be coming in from the Sackville area - sober driving. I may possibly have room for 2 extras, let me know if you still need a drive Georgie - or your friend LV.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 39 (view)

Bush's plan for Iraq Posted: 3/21/2007 2:15:30 PM
Soldiers don't enlist to kill innocent poor people. They have no reason to hang their heads in shame because of bad decisions by those they must obey. Save the bashing for those who deserve it. Agreed. I don't like what they are over there doing, I don't agree with the policies that put them there, and I don't agree with the way the Iraqi people are being treated. However, as you say, the soldiers signed up to serve their country in whatever fashion the 'powers that be' see fit. It's terribly sad and unfortunate that they saw fit to invade a sovereign country, that was posing no immediate threat to either the invading country, or the neighbouring countries.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 16 (view)

Your pet's special skills Posted: 2/25/2007 10:10:13 AM
My whole life we have had animals with strange talents/habits. We had a**tiel that would freak out when she heard you open a bag of chips, or even something that sounded like a bag of chips. She LOVED hickory sticks. We had another**tiel that would stand on the edge of a mason jar full of buttons, and pick them up one at a time and ping them at you. We then had a Shitzhu that hated to go out in the winter to do her business, so she figured decided she would pee in the drain in the basement floor. I haven't noticed any particular talent in my current dogs, except that they are adorable and my babies.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 1 (view)

GPAC Doggie Expo - Today - Sunday Feb 25 Posted: 2/25/2007 5:38:09 AM
I know this is short notice, but I only just realized this was going on this weekend. Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada is having its 3rd (or 4th?) annual Doggie Expo at the Halifax Forum today from 11 to 3. I know there are lots of pet owners on here, dog & cat and 'other', so come out and check out all the cool stuff and great vendors that can sell you anything you might possibly need for your companion animal. Obviously being a DOGGIE expo, you should bring your dog with you. It's $2 entrance for adults, doggies and kids under 12 are free. Check out their site at http://gpac.ca/special.htm#expo Hope some of you can make it, despite my being REALLY late posting this.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 193 (view)

VALENTINES AT The Warehouse Feb 17th Posted: 2/16/2007 2:39:44 PM
Well, I have to pull out of this one for several reasons (a few good ones and a few lame ones) a-I just went through having my car towed, and a new radiator put in, so I'm broke (not lame) b-my mother has just informed me she is coming up for the weekend (not lame) c-I have no one to go with me, and I hate to go all by myself even though I know the point is to meet new ppl (totally lame) d-I am doing a few mini home-improvement things this w/e while my roomate is gone so will probably be pretty pooped (kind of boderline but not completely lame). I hope that I will make it to the next one though, and I hope that everyone has LOTS of fun, and someone will have a drink for me.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 38 (view)

Which Happy Bunny are You? Posted: 2/14/2007 1:28:11 PM
Loki is: congratulations. you are the kiss my ass happy bunny. You don't care about anyone or anything. You must be so proud pretty much, yup. (kidding)

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 12 (view)

Haligonians to Set World Record?!?!?!! Posted: 2/12/2007 4:00:47 PM
Sexiest pub crawl... would they have to screen the attendees before they would allow them to buy a ticket?

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 21 (view)

You've Had A Hard LIFE... Posted: 2/10/2007 6:21:46 PM
Jenn & Jordanne, you are both absolutely right. We all have a story, we all have a past. For some people it was certainly better than others. While I can feel some empathy, we are all capable of moving on with our lives for the better. What I don't understand is why people wouldn't want to be better than their past, and bring up a better future.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 30 (view)

What is a Pervert?? Posted: 2/9/2007 12:48:32 PM
crap... double post.. damn dog knocked the laptop on the floor.

loki_bunny

Joined: 2/16/2006

Msg: 29 (view)

What is a Pervert?? Posted: 2/9/2007 12:47:57 PM
I am not sure that this falls under this category, but one of my girlfriends recently discovered that she went on a date with someone who was on this site but has recently been in the news wrt sexual offences both here and in BC. just a friendly reminder for everyone to always be careful when meeting someone for the first time. ALWAYS make sure you are careful and let ppl know where you are going and whom you are meeting, or believe you are meeting.

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