Originally Posted By Better Brother Yo! DesperateGiant! There's a topic here on LP tailor-made for you. It's called The Whiny-Butt Crybaby Thread. <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-69202-P-1&Refresh=0911133846" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-69202-P-1&Refresh=0911133846</a>
Originally Posted By markedward Oh, what a help this will be. No more having to try to solve my problems for myself. Thank you. Our two year old won't go to sleep. He's lying in his bed playing with his pillows. He let me visit with him a little while, but then when I looked like I was going to lie down on the floor - too nappish a behavior - he yelled at me "Go away". I did then he closed his door. He doesn't usually close his door. Should I give him his space? Should I try falling asleep strategies - back patting, singing? Also, our eight year old doesn't like sausage. Should I serve him ham or turkey whenever the rest of us have sausage, should I serve him less sausage, or should I go old school on him, if you know what I mean? And, my partner, who is sick and working from home, just sat on his glasses. What are the long term effects of wearing slightly bent glasses? Oh, and our 93 Ford Escort wagon has a problem where it gets stuck in a gear and won't come out of gear. It's a manual. You have to sometimes turn off the engine or it would just keep going. It's our third car, as we bought a minivan in the fall, so we are looking to give it to one of those charities that takes cars. But it's a royal pain because of this clutch thing. So my questions are: how do we fix the clutch? Failing that, do you know of a charity that takes cars that you're mad at and want to saddle with this piece of junk? Also, we have an appointment at 3:30 and another at 5:30 in the same neighborhood. We've been told there's a Subway near there. But I don't know where it is. Where is it? And should I let them put on oil and vinegar or will that make the sandwich too soggy (we're eating at a park)? Thanks so much.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Dear Lisa and Litter -- A friend who doesn't know how to use a computer asked me to ask you this. I hope you or your readers can help. Seems he was using some Clairol-type mens hair color stuff and was kind of in a hurry and got little flecks of the brown dye all over his almond-colored formica counter. How can he get that stuff off? Thanks! Just wanted to also say... You two are great! And I'm really glad I'm not Miss Candice or some of the other whack jobs who've written in to you! -- EdisYoda
Originally Posted By markedward EEK! The glasses have been fixed and the nap is over. How can I get help with my problems if enough time elapses that they resolve themselves? Surely, you can give profound answers instantly to an infinite number of people seeking help. I hope I don't have to return to my old source of guidance - the virtual magic eight ball. Sincerely, Still hoping to find out where that Subway is.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Psst! <a href="http://www.subway.com/Applications/locator/index.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.subway.com/Applicat ions/locator/index.aspx</a>
Originally Posted By EdisYoda Use not this hair color do I! Well versed in the computer I am. Thinks maybe this problem really belongs to I57 I do... yesssssss!
Originally Posted By alexbook Dear Lisa & Litter: We haven't heard from Litter in a while. Is she okay? Concerned
Originally Posted By markedward Thanks Suzie Q. The Subway is just a few blocks away from the park. What do you know about manual transmissions?
Originally Posted By Lisann22 markedward, <<<<Our two year old won't go to sleep. He's lying in his bed playing with his pillows. He let me visit with him a little while, but then when I looked like I was going to lie down on the floor - too nappish a behavior - he yelled at me "Go away". I did then he closed his door. He doesn't usually close his door. Should I give him his space? Should I try falling asleep strategies - back patting, singing?>>>> --------------------------------------- Does your kid's face look like Bob Hoskins? I'd call a priest and before an exorcism if he's already yelling "Get Out." --------------------------------------- <<<<Also, our eight year old doesn't like sausage. Should I serve him ham or turkey whenever the rest of us have sausage, should I serve him less sausage, or should I go old school on him, if you know what I mean?>>>> -------------------------------------- Typical X-Generation parent - too many options equals future brat. Go Old School! --------------------------------------- <<<<And, my partner, who is sick and working from home, just sat on his glasses. What are the long term effects of wearing slightly bent glasses?>>>> -------------------------------------- Are they bent to the right or left? Either one is not a good option in this day and age, get them back to a more central position. --------------------------------------- <<<<Oh, and our 93 Ford Escort wagon has a problem where it gets stuck in a gear and won't come out of gear. It's a manual. You have to sometimes turn off the engine or it would just keep going. It's our third car, as we bought a minivan in the fall, so we are looking to give it to one of those charities that takes cars. But it's a royal pain because of this clutch thing. So my questions are: how do we fix the clutch? Failing that, do you know of a charity that takes cars that you're mad at and want to saddle with this piece of junk?>>>> ------------------------------------- If you own a '93 Ford Escort you deserve a bad clutch. Now, as far as charities - email carsuckers.com they'll take it off your hands. -------------------------------------- <<<Also, we have an appointment at 3:30 and another at 5:30 in the same neighborhood. We've been told there's a Subway near there. But I don't know where it is. Where is it? And should I let them put on oil and vinegar or will that make the sandwich too soggy (we're eating at a park)?>>> -------------------------------------- SuzieQ butted in and gave you the Subway tip. As for the oil and vinegar, put that on your clutch and keep going.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 EdisYoda, <<<<Seems he was using some Clairol-type mens hair color stuff and was kind of in a hurry and got little flecks of the brown dye all over his almond-colored formica counter. How can he get that stuff off?>>>> Nail polish remover.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Concerned, <<<<Dear Lisa & Litter: We haven't heard from Litter in a while. Is she okay?>>> This thread was started for us solving problems, I'm not seeing a problem here Buck-O.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Dear L&L, I find myself the ruler of a new LP nation. I was wondering... Are random beheadings of the peasentry acceptable for a tyrant, ummm I mean Queen, in this day and age or are they no longer politically correct? Benevolent Dictator -------------------------------------- Benevolent Dictator, Of course they are, just don't get caught. Sheesh.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Oh, dear. Oh, my. My abject apologies to all of you who have been left with only Lisa's advice today. Although it is probably too late for you, I would like to assure others that I will be available for the next few hours to help with your questions.
Originally Posted By goodgirl Dear L&L, Inspector57's birthday is this Saturday and I know I need to go shopping soon for a gift but I keep procrastinating. Is there help for me?
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Just wash your hands of everything they are in now and get to the mall! Procrastination is a serious illness if you let it get out of hand. Get a grip on yourself and take control!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Dear goodgirl, Of course there is help for you! (Just don't take any advice from Lisann before running it past me). First of all we must try to determine why you procrastinate so much. Do you procrastinate out of frustration? Stress? As a means of escape? Do you find that there is a pattern to your procrastination? Are you more likely to procrastinate at certain times? Please give me more information so that I can help you. And don't hesitate to go into as much detail as necessary.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 She needs to get the gift and mail it before Friday Litter! Sheesh, you're practically procrastinating with her. I don't wish that on anyone! Put down the garden hose and go shopping goodgirl!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Lisa, dear, I know that you mean well, but it sounds to me like goodgirl has a serious problem with procrastination. I don't think it is very good advice to simply tell her to stop. Many people find procrastination to become almost addictive. Don't worry, goodgirl. I'm here to talk you through the entire process.
