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melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 97 (view)

son going to iraq Posted: 6/23/2007 10:05:51 AM
I have a son who is 17 who is heading off for 6 wks basic reserve training and then will do the same next year after grade 12 to supplement it with his military police training (he wants to be a police officer but he was told a caucasian Canadian born male needs more added to his resume or he won't get on as they need minorities but they will look at someone with military training, hence why he signed up). Now that he has, he is talking about possibly staying with the military police and eventually travelling oversees with his job when the time comes. I don't agree with it, and my heart twinges painfully at the thought of him going, but the only thing that would keep me strong is that if you were in his shoes going over to help other countries and support your own country, you would want and need your families support, and for your family to shed a tear but not wail, for them to tell you they love you and that they will miss you but not argue and beg them to change their mind and stay.... aka family ties and unconditional love and support.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Keep Going Back...? Posted: 6/4/2007 7:22:49 PM
Clarification for those giving advice, she broke up with him and keeps going back. Not him breaking up with her, him dating someone else, and coming back to her. Simple, you didn't want long term with him and wanted your single freedom, but I'm guessing the sex was good and the intimacy is familar and comforting. It is common but shouldn't happen while either of you seeing someone. If you are getting some you won't be looking for some, so stop it and start looking :)

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Heather Crowe dead, one more killed by smokers.. Posted: 6/3/2007 4:30:43 PM
Quoted>>>> "A study released two weeks ago shows that nonsmokers who stand within 6 feet of smokers on a low wind speed day can inhale almost as much smoke as if they were a smoky room indoors - dispelling the notion that smoking outdoors reduces exposure. " Ok THIS is a good example. If smoking even 6 ft away is that dangerous then stop producing the fk* things! Right now our ban is usually 4ft from any door, window or air intake. Does anyone want to tell me how much more time, energy and money the gov't wants to waste on this subject??? I am a smoker who quit 5 months ago for health and financial reasons and mostly because my son wants me too; however, I still agree smokers should have a right to do it if they want in a designated area.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Summer's New Blockbuste - the Traitor-nator Posted: 6/3/2007 3:42:22 PM
I'm not from Thailand so couldn't care less who made that comment. One of my best friends is American. WTF does the age of sex consent in Canada even have to do with Arnie smoking a stoggie out of his country? Again comparing drinking (our legal 19, to your 21) would have made a better comparision was my comment!

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Summer's New Blockbuste - the Traitor-nator Posted: 6/3/2007 2:59:40 PM
rk... tasteless comment for Canadian bashing. You could have used drinking or buying liquor at 19 (and/or bringing it across the border) as an example.... instead you chose a a sick subject and controversial subject just a lil off the track from a cubie stogie..... ummm.... I think maybe your thoughts should start taking a new direction.<img src=http://www.plentyoffish.com/smiles/icon_201.gif border=0>

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Mother in Texas - Murder Suicide with her Kids :( Posted: 5/31/2007 4:10:13 PM
What bothers me most is that these women got off on insanity. A mother's love should be enough to drop her kids off at the nearest relatives and then do herself off if she doesn't want to live.... just because a mother brings life into the world doesn't mean she can take it back. In those circumstances mentioned in Texas, those poor kids went out of this world wondering why is mommy doing this to me. :( I feel sick to my stomach even thinking about it.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Mother in Texas - Murder Suicide with her Kids :( Posted: 5/30/2007 7:54:23 PM
In Texas...."Authorities say Estrada apparently performed a murder-suicide this week inside her locked trailer, stringing up herself and her four girls using nooses fashioned from clothing and sashes. Her sister discovered the bodies Tuesday. The only survivor was 8-month-old Evelyn Frayre, who was named after the case worker at the shelter where her mother stayed. "... "Obviously, every client that comes into the shelter is going to have a difficult time, and at times she was sad, but she was so eager to do better for her daughters," Haro said. "There was nothing to raise a red flag to me. She would always have a smile, and she loved, loved, loved those little girls." "The Tarrant County medical examiner's office ruled Estrada's death a suicide and the deaths of Maria Teresa Estrada, 5; Yaneth "Janet" Frayre, 3; and Magaly Frayre, 21 months, all homicides."..."Although there were indications of depression, there was no documented history of suicide attempts and no evidence of antidepressants in the home, the medical examiner's office said. There was also no suicide note."..."The child's father, Gregorio Frayre Rodriguez, went to the hospital but was not allowed to see the baby because of a protective court order issued in August after Gilberta Estrada claimed he abused her and tried to hit one of the children." http://www.centredaily.com/news/nation/story/110813.html ^^ Someone told me about this and this is all I could find. Does anyone know anymore? No suicide note and this just seems wrong and suspicious... OMG, this is just sickening, devestating, those poor children

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 42 (view)

flouride? what's the deal Posted: 5/29/2007 3:45:40 PM
Why add floride to our water for our teeth? Most water is used for washing things, bathing, etc, not just drinking, and then is absorbed back through the sewers into the earth. If it is good in small quantities but not large, why do that to the earth? why waste money on it going into other water uses other than drinking?

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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You want gas? Give me an arm and a leg! Posted: 5/26/2007 10:36:57 PM
You just can't win.... now the corn and corn related companies are making a fortune turning it into fuel, but the companies that produce tacos and other foods using corn are suffering by its new high price.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Scientists make alarming discovery in the ocean Posted: 5/21/2007 11:02:25 AM
Quoted>>> "Inadequate surface agitation and odd temp.'s have caused entire lakes to saturate with CO2 to the point that when finally released the CO2 wiped out villages, reminiscent of the union carbide accident." Elaborate please !!!!!!!!!!!!

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Dr. Lauras son had depictions of rape, murder and mutilation on his Myspace webpage. Posted: 5/20/2007 9:50:07 AM
Ok had to google to even find out who she was. Says the pics were 20 years old. Re her son, that scary crap doesn't stay up long once noticed... poof and then investigaged bigtime. "The Pentagon last week shut down access to a variety of video-sharing and social networking Internet sites, including MySpace, on its computer systems worldwide. Officials said the change was made to enhance security and protect a strained and width, but critics worried that it might close a public window into the lives of deployed U.S. troops, some of which can be raw, frightening, violent and revealing. "

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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You want gas? Give me an arm and a leg! Posted: 5/20/2007 9:44:43 AM
Top reasons for increased gas/oil prices...... Oil companies want more money. Government want more tax money. Resources are getting tapped unrelentlessly. Our living styles is making our planet sick.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 207 (view)

Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/20/2007 7:05:24 AM
Only ten minutes? LOL Hell no, it would take at least 24 hours through red tape to get their answer (unless they ran their own google search LOL)..... and on a Friday before a long weekend everyone would just shrug and get the answer on Tuesday lmfaooooo

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 203 (view)

Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/17/2007 12:02:12 PM
I agree...... I do love our colorful Canadian money .... great when you are in a hurry!! We don't have to look close or remember the pictures on them LOL Ok quick quiz.... - brass colored coin $1 - brass colored and silver coin $2 - blue bill $5, purple bill $10, green bill 20.... - a designer coin to throw off govs...... priceless !!

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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French workers biggest whiners, Irish happiest: study Posted: 5/17/2007 11:45:18 AM
Are we talking ethnic background or geographically? Hmm.. where do Canadians fall in this study?

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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would u date a former cutter???????????? Posted: 5/17/2007 11:29:57 AM
I would suggest letting your dates know by a couple of dates in. I would imagine like any illness, the longer you go without re-occuring the more confortable they will be. Communication is always key, knowledge calms fears and wear your scars like battle metals to show you have survived and are proud of where you are now.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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My New Girlfriends Nuts! Posted: 5/16/2007 3:04:53 PM
If you give out your password, who knows what changes she may make to your profile or restrictions without you noticing right away... or what she may respond to your messages....

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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I was raped and now I'm worthless...advice? Posted: 5/16/2007 2:47:46 PM
Ok, she joined in June 2005 and only made two posts and looks like her account is closed..... why is this thread still going and people giving her advice?

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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4-year-old student suspended for inappropriately touching a teacher's aide Posted: 5/16/2007 2:31:36 PM
^^^ Oh are you going to get people going thinking you made a serious post... you so needed some LOL's in there with that one. Now everyone will read about this and everytime a poor child goes to hug someone or a teacher gets hugged, they are going to pull away and react about possible legal ramifications.......so so sad :(

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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My New Girlfriends Nuts! Posted: 5/15/2007 8:10:23 PM
And you have been in the relationship how long? If you reward her jealousy now by giving in, you'll set a precedence throughout your relationship! Advice from a gal here, take it and don't permit controlling, you'll have no one to blame but yourself! This is where communication comes in, you both discuss where you are in the relationship and act accordingly (deleting profiles etc) only if you are on the same page.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Missing Girl - Portugal Posted: 5/15/2007 5:54:53 PM
Quoted from the link earlier in the post..... Relatives have flown to the Algarve to be with the couple, who were holidaying with their three children. Madeleine disappeared while her parents were at a nearby restaurant The Ocean Club resort offered a creche service but the couple decided to leave Madeleine and two-year-old twins Sean and Amelie sleeping in the apartment. They had taken turns to return from the restaurant to check on their children. Madeleine, who turns four next Friday, was last seen by her father at about 2100 local time. When Mrs McCann went to check on her about an hour later, she found the bedroom's outside shutter and window had been opened and her daughter missing. * * * * * My question is, "When Mrs. McCann went to check on her about an hour later"... an hour in between checks???? anything could have happened. I can't imagine anyone leaving 2 year old twins and a three (almost four) year old alone for an hour, sleeping or not, and what were they sleeping in to secure them.. playpens? Fingers crossed the surveillance cameras show something. Poor lil thang!!!!! :(

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Missing Girl - Portugal Posted: 5/15/2007 3:20:59 PM
sobeit.... the way I read it in the article, the three kids (one was the missing lil girl and two twin 2 year olds) were left in a hotel room while the parents went to eat in the hotel restaurant). They turned down the hotel's offer for babysitting services and each parent checked in on the kids every half hour. (anyone can correct me if I misinterpreted this). No one should ever every leave young kids alone.... not even for 5 mins.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Missing Girl - Portugal Posted: 5/15/2007 2:25:08 PM
My thoughts and wishes for her safe and speedy recovery!!!!!!!!!! But I am totally in shock that parents would leave their children unattended while they went to eat (and more so that they refused babysitting services)! That is just totally irresponsible whether it be for 30 mins or 5. People do the same thing leaving their kids in cars for 5 mins while they run in a store. Parents, please protect your children from accidents and predators... both only take a minute !!!! I will forward the link on and my prayers for her safety and the families sanity.... I can't imagine.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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91 Year Old Man Beaten Senselessly Posted: 5/14/2007 8:45:29 PM
That is just sickening and the onlookers should be charged too! They could have ran for help or something :( A get-well soon website should be set up for him (I would if I knew how to do it) and the link sent through the news station.... any suggestions????

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/13/2007 4:50:14 PM
Quoted ... >>> "we send coded messages to each other under the rim of our take out coffee??<<< Hmmm enough already, truce truce. Now, I want to hear more about the roll-up-the-rim-to-decode !!!!! LOL

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 67 (view)

so... what the hell? Posted: 5/12/2007 8:44:15 PM
Folks..... it has only been a lil over month! No wonder guys say they don't want to a relationship right away, they need to slow the gals down before they latch on. Ask for monogomous and if no commitment in a couple of months then move on and in the meantime just do not get too emotionally attached, he is being honest with you upfront.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 65 (view)

so... what the hell? Posted: 5/12/2007 8:03:32 PM
It has only been a month, go slow and don't rush it and let him make the first move to decide it is a more serious situation... but if he doesn't do this in 6 months then give him a choice and move on if he continues to want to wait. However, that being said.... make it very very clear to him that while you are willing to take it slow and will hold off on putting a label (gf, bf) on your relationship, that it must be 100% monogomous and no exceptions, and that if he decides he wants to expand his horizons he be honest with you. He obviously likes you and maybe has a history of girls rushing things, plus age is likely a factor in that too somewhat.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 156 (view)

Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/12/2007 12:31:28 PM
ok someone is a sportnut goes off to google sports lingo LOL Ok but a coin? passes hand-to-hand to much then could end up in a bottom of a jar or rolled and returned to the bank...... not alot of feedback there !! Ok next dualoff ...... who will comply with the lightbulb switch first... USA or CAN

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 153 (view)

Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/12/2007 12:10:54 PM
Hey sly... I meant not a b*tching session to either side (didn't know if writing it would get me da boot). Those were separate comments. If she hates Canadians so much, why is she on a Canadian site. Re the fishing prospects....I can't imagine even someone from the states would want to meet someone who seems so hateful and aggreesive? Really people, can't we all get along as neighbours? Hidey hoe

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 150 (view)

Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/12/2007 11:29:58 AM
I agree, I'd hate to be down Fever's way needing medical treatment! Well not hard to tell she is on so many favs obviously for the spank banks..... if anyone is reading her posts, she's not on their fav lists cause she's a sweet stable girl. Someone should remind her this is a Canadian site and with so many Canucks on here, she just cut off at least half her fish mating possibilities LOL Not a states biatching session, come on folks ... it is everyone being totally amazing that the gov't officials can be so paranoid to believe a colored coin ..... omg

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/10/2007 8:29:14 PM
We invented the following? Snowblower Invented by Arthur Sicard in 1925 Snowmobile Invented by Joseph-Armand Bombardier in 1958 Oh my gawd..... I would hope so !!!!!!!!!!!! LOLOLOL If it has 'snow' in the name, it was probably us :)

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/9/2007 9:03:25 PM
Quoted>>>"Wait till they hear about Canadian Tire money...Shhhhhhhhh" LOLOLOL Too freakin funny. Hey Loonies... Toonies.... memorial quarters... no one can match us Canadians for creativity !!!

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Talk About Being Paranoid--Americans Feard Canadian Poppy Quarters Were Used For Spying On Them Posted: 5/8/2007 3:11:07 PM
Oh my gawd.... I'm dying here.... is this for real??? A colored coin started all this? For starters, we don't have enough technology available in our igloo tech headquarters to justify this claim ....

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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There is a GAS STRIKE ON MAY 15 Posted: 5/6/2007 8:30:48 PM
Waiting a day or two won't make a difference because eventually you'd have to get gas just a little earlier or later, you'd have to get everyone to decide to take the bus for a week to totally wipe out a week's budgeted gas profit per person and that wouldn't work because the bus service couldn't handle the temporary increase in supply and demand for that week.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 127 (view)

What's up with the men SNOBS anyways???? Posted: 5/5/2007 8:47:20 AM
My opinion, most people that get all worked up with they do not receive a reply back take it way too personal and may have low self esteem. Simple, just message people whose pic or profile catches your eye with a nice comment and see if they respond. If they do and it is cut and dry polite.... let it go! They don't want conversation they responded politely. Those that are interested in conversing will usually reply and make a comment about your profile to keep the conversation going. Those that don't reply means they could be players, maybe want more than a friend, maybe no attraction of your pic or interest in your profile, and could be dependant on the initial message you made... was is bland, sexy, gooshing with romance LOL I just like messaging people on interesting profiles and then I delete my message and if they reply fine, if not, no biggy. That is like someone who beats themselve coming two on a job intereview. You tried, you didn't make the cut, let it go.

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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What's up with the men SNOBS anyways???? Posted: 5/1/2007 7:03:55 PM
Hey Clearly..... Couple of tips... soften your profile a little, shorten it a bit, cut back on a few of your current head pics (they really all look the same) and definately throw in a couple extra including some current full length pics (all head pics and the words a few extra pounds make guys wary). Also coming from me a single mom, putting that in the first paragraph (while everyone knows moms work hard and kids are their #1 priority) may scare a few guys off. All the best.. good luck !!!!

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 85 (view)

You know you're in Nova Scotia when....... Posted: 4/29/2007 6:52:41 PM
Too true.... I moved here at a young age from Ontario and the first thing I noticed was the 'right' and 'some' words thrown in the conversation for good ole maritime character LOL

melbyshelby2

Joined: 8/22/2006

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LTRs, POF, and One-Night-Stand Pay Sites Posted: 4/27/2007 2:23:38 PM
"I have to say when I first read the post by Savanna I thought it was harsh and then I went and read your profile too..........she is right...... "<<< quoted. ^ omg I agree with yyes too. Wow, I have never read such a picky, fussy, demanding profile ever, not even by the most eligible bachelor, and the pic of the OP just doesn't jive with the personal impression the OP gives off with his demanding preferences. I however give him an A+ for spelling and grammer LOL

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 75 (view)

Phone No. In First Message? Posted: 4/26/2007 7:37:42 PM
>>> What ever happened to the days when you see someone you like, and give them your phone number???<<< quoted I wouldn't just see someone once at a bus stop or store and poof, give them my number!! Come on... smart girls would ask for the guy's number LOL On the net it is different, it isn't the issue of giving out numbers, it is giving it out or calling someone from the first message !!!!!

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 40 (view)

Phone No. In First Message? Posted: 4/25/2007 6:36:46 PM
Asking for yours after a one time IM chat/email? No way, can trace too much info. Asking you to call them same scenario? Guaranteed looking for hook up or phone sex!

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 79 (view)

You know you're in Nova Scotia when....... Posted: 4/24/2007 9:26:40 PM
^^ THAT happened to people at my work too ... argh.... only in Nova Scotia

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Canada ban on Perfumes Posted: 4/24/2007 9:24:19 PM
".....when Donuts get banned, please send all the Tim Horton's you can my way...and include that yummy coffee...<<< quoted ^^ Nope, no way...... we love our Tim's wayyyyy toooooooo muchhhhh !!!!!!!! You'll have to only have it when you visit LOL.

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 77 (view)

You know you're in Nova Scotia when....... Posted: 4/24/2007 3:07:17 PM
You know you are in Nova Scotia mid-April when one week you are wearing your winter coat and socks...... and the next week you are wearing a tank top, skirt, bare legs and sandals (sooooo how many had that attire going on in the last two weeks LOLOL)

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 188 (view)

Canada ban on Perfumes Posted: 4/24/2007 3:04:39 PM
Hey..... how come twinsister can post three in a row..... I can't :( In order to maintain the highest quality forums you are restricted to having no more then 2 of the last 10 posts on a thread. Since 2 of the last 10 posts are yours you can not post to this thread.

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

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Winks are now live and running. Posted: 4/24/2007 2:16:10 PM
Hey Melody you might be onto something. Fly Lure - Using a fly cause you caught my eye. Worm Lure - I could picture you worming your way into my heart To emails you could have generic replies as well as option for a personal one. They could say..... Not my type of bait I'll pass on biting but thanks for offering. Hmm throw a little more bait my way and I'll think about it. Mmm I feel a bite coming on with more bait.

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 415 (view)

Winks are now live and running. Posted: 4/23/2007 7:46:04 PM
Hey Jennymac.... from Halifax, Nova Scotia eastern Canada :) Wow, admin is putting on some wicked features on this site. :) ^5

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 49 (view)

Media's role in school shootings Posted: 4/21/2007 11:57:57 PM
An F? Whaa? There was sarcasm there from you too? Damn I missed it... I thought someone just pissed in your cornflakes at the same time they didn't agree with your comments.......sorry ma bad :( (Honestly, I just really thought it couldn't be possible you thought he was making a sincere comment so clarified it..... geesh )

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 80 (view)

im ouiting Posted: 4/21/2007 7:48:55 PM
LOL Brenan (msg 70) you beat me to it.... I was wondering the same thing (is Mary's shift key broke? LOL)

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 45 (view)

Media's role in school shootings Posted: 4/21/2007 7:05:18 PM
Welcome.... takes sarcasm to recognize it :) and I did LOL Well he didn't have to do it in a quiet manner.... he could have barracaded himself in somewhere(which always makes the news even without hostages) and then left the detailed note including names and details of those that hurt him. The way he did it just shows a sick twisted pathetic mind that was trying to bring one of his horrific stories to life.

melbyshelby

Joined: 8/22/2006

Msg: 400 (view)

Winks are now live and running. Posted: 4/21/2007 7:00:20 PM
Yayyyyyyy Translation..... it is back the way it was !!!

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