General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq. - Page 258

ltl/fb · 09-17-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by viet_mom
It can be strange to hear it, I know. I took German in high school from an elderly lady and she sounded like Hitler too and I winced when I first heard it. Except she was Jewish and had lost every single one of her relatives at one of the big death camps. Still hate the language, though.

did she teach Russian too? maybe we went to the same high school . . .

Tyrone Slothrop · 09-27-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
No 2 son was born last week, so now we finally have butts to put in the seats of the 9-5. The boys are 19 months apart: before the birth we worked very hard to let No. 1 know that the baby who was coming was his baby and that he had to protect and love him.

So far, it's been fine, but I've heard horror stories about older sibs turning on their little brothers/sisters. Any tips or suggestions?

With a comparable age spread, we had very few problems. We just worked hard to make sure No. 1 got lots of attention at first, so that he did not associate the arrival with being ignored.

Atticus Grinch · 10-03-2007, 05:00 AM

http://www.babynamemap.com/

Google Maps mashup with Social Security etc.

Sparklehorse · 10-04-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
http://www.babynamemap.com/

Google Maps mashup with Social Security etc.

Why the hell is Brooklyn such a popular girl's name?

Atticus Grinch · 10-04-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by Sparklehorse
Why the hell is Brooklyn such a popular girl's name?

Because eventually she'll get a spin-off show from "Flavor of Love: Skilled Nursing Facility."

Flinty_McFlint · 10-08-2007, 05:22 PM

Does anybody else out there look at the title of the current FB thread and think of this?

taxwonk · 10-08-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Does anybody else out there look at the title of the current FB thread and think of this?

No.

ltl/fb · 10-08-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Does anybody else out there look at the title of the current FB thread and think of this?

Scary big red bumpy fanged penis!

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 10-08-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Does anybody else out there look at the title of the current FB thread and think of this?

No, it reminds me of Ollie Ramone

Paisley · 10-08-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Does anybody else out there look at the title of the current FB thread and think of this?

Well NOW I do. Thanks.

Tyrone Slothrop · 10-15-2007, 10:33 PM

L'il Ty is getting an allowance now, and as I give him money to squander and misplace, I would also like to give him ("give him") money that'll go into a savings account so he can see it grow. Does anyone know how I do this? Ideally, I'd like an account in his name from which he cannot make withdrawals until he is 18, or 21, or 35, or some mature age.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 10-15-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
L'il Ty is getting an allowance now, and as I give him money to squander and misplace, I would also like to give him ("give him") money that'll go into a savings account so he can see it grow. Does anyone know how I do this? Ideally, I'd like an account in his name from which he cannot make withdrawals until he is 18, or 21, or 35, or some mature age.

Ah, time to teach the boy about bank fees - "See, L'il Ty, you made $0.19 in interest last month, and the bank only charged you $5.00."

Look for a small community bank or co-op, possibly through a school program, with a special program for kids. Otherwise, buy savings bonds (I think denominations go as low as $20.00.

Flinty_McFlint · 10-15-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Ah, time to teach the boy about bank fees - "See, L'il Ty, you made $0.19 in interest last month, and the bank only charged you $5.00."

Look for a small community bank or co-op, possibly through a school program, with a special program for kids. Otherwise, buy savings bonds (I think denominations go as low as $20.00.

Hell, set up an excel spreadsheet for the little guy instead and keep his funds in your own account. You're already paying the fees anyway. Unless you're talking about serious cash.

I did have my own separate bank account by the age of five. I was the sole signatory. It was kind of a pain in the ass to have to go to the bank and withdraw money, I think I would have preferred the Bank of Mom/Dad. They would have been more likely to float me a loan on bad credit anyway.

Hank Chinaski · 10-15-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Hell, set up an excel spreadsheet for the little guy instead and keep his funds in your own account. You're already paying the fees anyway. Unless you're talking about serious cash.

I did have my own separate bank account by the age of five. I was the sole signatory. It was kind of a pain in the ass to have to go to the bank and withdraw money, I think I would have preferred the Bank of Mom/Dad. They would have been more likely to float me a loan on bad credit anyway.

you were different though. you couldn't let mom/dad know how you were getting the money. I remember when the cops busting the kiddie porno ring, your parents grounded you for like a week and we had to find someone else to play right field. if they knew you were pimpin yourself out to married guys at the bus station, I bet you'd have missed the whole season. nttawwt.

Flinty_McFlint · 10-15-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
you were different though. you couldn't let mom/dad know how you were getting the money. I remember when the cops busting the kiddie porno ring, your parents grounded you for like a week and we had to find someone else to play right field. if they knew you were pimpin yourself out to married guys at the bus station, I bet you'd have missed the whole season. nttawwt.

Jealous much? Remember the time you taped a picture of Webster to your face and you still got no offers?