Random Thoughts

dmiller9274

My company is one of the biggest pushers for people to be "eco friendly" but we have two sinks in our bathroom that have been dripping for at least 9 months.  Wonder how much water we've wasted?

The word amazeballs really pisses me off.  I don't understand the obsession with it.

I need a pedicure and I think that's what I'll do on my lunch break.

Now you go.

betrothed123

We just had a fire drill.  It made me miss high school and college.

marriedfilingjointly

Ew!

I'm bored and don't feel like working today.

missy68

Yeah, that's one thing I don't want to know. The other is my parents'. Obviously, it happened twice; that's enough to know.

I could go for a drill of any kind about 11:30 today. Two weeks ago, we were without power. That was a good day.

MeaghanandMichael

I want to know how much babies really cost. No really. I am sure I cannot fathom until I am there.

I really want to go back to school shopping. That is my favorite thing ever.

betrothed123

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[QUOTE]. I could go for a drill of any kind about 11:30 today. Two weeks ago, we were without power. That was a good day.
Posted by missy68[/QUOTE]

Our drill was awesome.  Our facilities guy warned everyone as we came in this morning that there'd be a drill.  The alarms start going off and he starts running around shouting orders (like " WALK DON'T RUN TO THE FRONT EXIT!" "MEET AT THE MAILBOX IN THE FRONT!" DON'T PANIC!" and my personal favorite... "THIS IS JUST A DRILL, NOT A REAL FIRE!").  We were laughing so hard at him.  Then we get oustide and he pulls out a clipboard and starts taking attendance.  2 of my coworkers died in our fake fire.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

I'm bloated and pissy.

btrflykate1230

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[QUOTE]I want to know how much babies really cost. No really. I am sure I cannot fathom until I am there. I really want to go back to school shopping. That is my favorite thing ever.
Posted by MeaghanandMichael[/QUOTE]

Babies cost too much. WSJ says $222,000 for one kid born in 2009.

<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2010/06/10/cost-of-raising-a-child-ticks-up/" rel="nofollow">http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2010/06/10/cost-of-raising-a-child-ticks-up/</a><strong>

</strong>I've spent about $19k in the last 2 years alone on daycare. Not to mention diapers, clothes, toys, baby food, formula, etc. etc.

I'd guestimate I've spent close to $25-30k in the first two years of his life. Holy crap.

maratea

I need boots for winter, but I have large calves that prevent me from being able to get tall boots. Can anyone help a sister out? Good sites for boots with extra leg room?

missy68

The tornado siren went off a couple of months ago for real; due to severe high winds (I think gusts over 70 sets them off now). I was in my brace, and couldn't do the stairs, so I took the elevator, as did the lady I work with.

And then a guy told me that once the elevator got stuck when that happened. I'm thinking, it isn't an internal alarm; the doors don't shut, goofus. I needed a pillow to sit on, someone wanted their backpack from up here, etc.

Joy.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Random Thoughts : Pshhhh.  Screw that.  My baby better be gettin' a J-O-B.  snap snap snap
Posted by marriedfilingjointly[/QUOTE]

You're my favorite newb.

marriedfilingjointly

YGPM

dmiller9274

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[QUOTE]I need boots for winter, but I have large calves that prevent me from being able to get tall boots. Can anyone help a sister out? Good sites for boots with extra leg room?
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

<a href="http://www.avenue.com/Plus-Size-Wide-Calf-Boots.aspx?DeptId=20482">http://www.avenue.com/Plus-Size-Wide-Calf-Boots.aspx?DeptId=20482</a>

Not sure if they have a store in your area, but I've ordered online with them and they are easy to deal with for returns if you don't like. ETA: If you register for coupons, they will send you some great discounts for in store and online shopping

Also JCPenney has a few pair that are wide width (sometimes that gives more room in the calve too), but usually I'm able to wear their regular boots.  I'm pretty sure I've bought mine there the past two years.

<a href="http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?DeptID=70731&CatID=71777&cmCatLevel=3&shopperType=G&CmCatId=&cmAMS_T=G1&cmAMS_C=D7#&&DeptID=70731&CatID=71777&CmCatId=70731%7c71777&PSO=0&Ne=5+3+14+1037+1031+23+18+949+904+833&SelDim=14%7e&x5view=1&shopperType=G&N=4294953499+529&SO=0&Nao=0">http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?DeptID=70731&CatID=71777&cmCatLevel=3&shopperType=G&CmCatId=&cmAMS_T=G1&cmAMS_C=D7#&&DeptID=70731&CatID=71777&CmCatId=70731%7c71777&PSO=0&Ne=5+3+14+1037+1031+23+18+949+904+833&SelDim=14%7e&x5view=1&shopperType=G&N=4294953499+529&SO=0&Nao=0</a>

Lenore2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Random Thoughts : I have the opposite problem. I have small calves that leave stupid-looking gaps in tall boots. I can't find any that fit my legs.
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

I remember long, long ago when I had that problem. I have size 9 feet, too so that made it worse (shafts are slightly wider in larger sizes). SO, I either wore ankle boots or I tucked jeans into them.

JennaV26

People down here are idiots about weather. Some kid thought he spotted a funnel yesterday and DH's class got cancelled and they were all told to head downstairs to take cover. Um, I'm from OK, straight from the heart of Tornado Land and yesterday could not have been any farther from tornado weather. Silly Houstonites.

Seshat - I have that problem. Then I bought some boots that don't have zips on the sides and I kept trying to shove my skinny jeans in them and now when I wear them with dresses the bunch up at my ankles. Guess I'm lookin' for new boots soon!

Wrkn925

For boots with extra calf room--go to plus size stores.
(I know, it sucks.)
I'm not plus size, but I have calves and not chicken legs.  Darn designers.
I've had the best luck with Lane Bryant.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

MFJ - YGPM back

missy68

Uggs. Or a copy of Uggs. Seriously. I wore them every day. If your intent is to stay warm. Totes also makes an above ankle but not knee height boot that will keep your feet dry. I have that, too for slush.

Target has a pair of stretchy stiletto-y heeled ones, if you just want sexy ones.

Judith233

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[QUOTE]I need boots for winter, but I have large calves that prevent me from being able to get tall boots. Can anyone help a sister out? Good sites for boots with extra leg room?
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

Famous footwear has plus calves for tall boots in some styles.  these might work.  and some leather is strechier than others.  Not sure if they come in the styles you are looking for though.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

Missy - I hated Uggs til I got a pair.  Seriously thought they were the ugliest freaking things in the world.  Then you put them on your feet... aaah.  It's like butter.

Plus so many other people wear them that if we all collectively look stupid, then it's okay

Lenore2010

My Uggs Ultra Talls have plenty of calf room. I think practically anyone could wear them with average to wide calves.

missy68

They are the best (and I want a real pair now) in the winter here. And I'll wear them all day long at work. They are comfortable, warm, and pretty damn water resistant.
If your climate is one that spend the winter in the 20s and below regularly; if the word blizzard is a normal part of your vocabulary; if the plastic orange fencing is called snow fencing for you and not hurricane fencing; and if your city has snow routes planned, you should have a pair.

[Deleted User]

I was just trying to yawn, and it got stuck in my chest, and it hurt.  It was uncomfortable.
But now I'm better!

JennaV26

Our kids are going to make fun of us for wearing Uggs. Burn all pictures.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

I will buy anything in multiple colors if it looks good, Champagne.

The Uggs I have - I don't even wear socks with them.  You don't need to.  And it's a miracle because my feet don't sweat or stink in them either. 

missy68

Ahhhh............ the melodic strains of more family drama coming from the next desk.
CS:
#1 - Nope
#2 - I have 4 or 5, but they're all for different purposes/weather types.
#3 - Probably not. See #2. Mine are different colors. Purple, Light blue, Black (ankle length parka), leather, another purple, red.
#4 - um - YUM!!!

Judith233

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[QUOTE]Is it wrong to buy a pair of really cute boots in two colors? Is it wrong to buy a cute coat in two colors? Is there such thing as "You have too many black coats!"? I just ate about half on an 8-inch chocolate ganache cake. I need to workout.
Posted by Champagne Supernova[/QUOTE]

1) Absolutely not!
2) Absolutely not!
3) Not really, you can't wear the same coat every day.  That is ridiculous.  The weather isn't the same every day.  And even if it was, options are required to keep us from being bored.  You can't have more than you have space for though.  Then we might see you and your black coats on Hoarders: Buried Alive or something.

Umm, don't know what to tell you about the cake except it sounds yummy.  And good luck with that.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

I see we have a skeptic... we will convert you, mara.

Judith233

I have huge feet. I own Uggs.  They are so comfortable, not sure I care if my feet look bigger than Krusty's.  But the come in black, which of course is slimming . .

maratea

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[QUOTE]I see we have a skeptic... we will convert you, mara.
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

Never! They're called Uggs for a reason--they're UGGLY! :)

missy68

mara - I wear a 9 1/2 or a 10. Please. Give in to the comfort. It's not like bowling or the roller rink, where they emblazon the size on the backs of them....