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09-05-2007, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
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Empty Nesters
Wow, after a few sad moments dropping off both my daughters to college this past weekend, suddenly we realized, "this is freakin' awesome!!!!!!
No messes, house is as you left it when you return and the cat and dog are glad to see you, no fighting for bathroom time, yelling to pick up after themselves, who has the car now? You need how much money? why?
Peace and quiet, plus the wife is back in the classroom too. Man this is pure heaven.
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Why even try......... 
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09-05-2007, 10:15 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Now you can Adopt....  |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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09-05-2007, 10:20 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
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That's funny. My wife and I were staying at my parents for a few months until we could get our certificate of occupancy and get into the new house. We just moved out last night. The funny thing is, we got the OK from the building inspector two weeks ago. Both my wife and parents kept coming up with excuses why we should stay with them for one more night. Well 2 weeks later we're finally in. It was like an episode from the Twilight Zone. I guess it could be worse, they could hate each other. I have to admit, it was kind of nice staying with them for a while.
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09-05-2007, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
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Welcome to the club, Flaptail. Now you'll get a moment to take a breath and rediscover how cool your spouse is...
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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09-05-2007, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl F
T minus two years and counting...
congrats  ..
one of my older brothers, after he had them all vacate.. said it's great to.. uh.. "do it" on the sofa in the living room, or whatever room the mood strikes again, after breakfast, or when ever..  |
yeah....as long as his wife doesn't find out....lmao!!! |
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09-05-2007, 12:09 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
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It's all good Flap, all good. Like Clammah says, "enjoy what you have", and i'll add, "now".
Quick, combine the 2 bedrooms and install a giant Jacuzzi.  |
" Choose Life "
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09-05-2007, 12:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
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Originally Posted by justplugit
It's all good Flap, all good. Like Clammah says, "enjoy what you have", and i'll add, "now".
Quick, combine the 2 bedrooms and install a giant Jacuzzi. |
OOH, A love tub? I like it!  |
Why even try.........
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09-05-2007, 01:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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Enjoy it while it lasts.
They come back!!!!!!!!! 
Mine did.  |
The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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09-05-2007, 01:45 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Wow Steve I am just about your age and my daughter just started first grade this week. I will be senile by the time my nest is empty and then I will need her around to take care of me.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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09-05-2007, 02:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl F
T minus two years and counting...
congrats ..
one of my older brothers, after he had them all vacate.. said it's great to.. uh.. "do it" on the sofa in the living room, or whatever room the mood strikes again, after breakfast, or when ever.. |
BC ( before children ), just like it used to be the 1st 10 years I was married . Im jealous ! I have 8 more years before I can even think about it . |
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09-05-2007, 03:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Plymouth, Ma
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A couple of months after my 19 year old get's his wings and leaves the nest about four years after his 22 year old sister did the same, it went something like this:
Southbound 95, cell phone rings.
I answer, "Hello".
She: "Hi its me".
Me: "Whats up?".
She: "Are you sitting down?"
Me: "Yeah, why?"
She: "Are you sure your sitting?"
Me: "Yeah, Whats wrong?"
She: "Nothings wrong"
Me: "Then why do I need to be sitting down?"
She: "Because, We're going to have a baby".
So much for the empty nest.
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The beatings will continue until morale improves
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09-05-2007, 10:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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Originally Posted by ProfessorM
Wow Steve I am just about your age and my daughter just started first grade this week. I will be senile by the time my nest is empty and then I will need her around to take care of me.
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Paul, that was me sitting in front of you at the MSBA Plug Night with my grandson who just started first grade. I'll be twice as senile.   |
The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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09-05-2007, 10:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stripersnipr
A couple of months after my 19 year old get's his wings and leaves the nest about four years after his 22 year old sister did the same, it went something like this:
Southbound 95, cell phone rings.
I answer, "Hello".
She: "Hi its me".
Me: "Whats up?".
She: "Are you sitting down?"
Me: "Yeah, why?"
She: "Are you sure your sitting?"
Me: "Yeah, Whats wrong?"
She: "Nothings wrong"
Me: "Then why do I need to be sitting down?"
She: "Because, We're going to have a baby".
So much for the empty nest.
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On that note, I have a very nice Peg Perego high chair in excellent condition...do you need it?
-spence |
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09-06-2007, 04:59 AM
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Scuttlebutt
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Westport,MA
Posts: 2,433
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its T minus 1 year for me.. just don't know where and what to do.  |
Wasajigifying -[ was - a - jig-i-fy-ing] - the concept of not knowing what the hell your saying.
My Photography Page!
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09-06-2007, 06:12 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Katie
look for the signs.... and feel it...
don't think it....
let it happen... there are certain events that if
you look at them a little bit closer you'll decide
that this is happening for a reason however obscure
>>>> now<<<< it will all make sense later in retrospect
so don't waste your time trying to figure it out
but also, use you INSTINCT and listen closely to what
your inner voice says and don't ignore it...or dismiss it
because more often than not......... it's right on target.
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Enjoy Flap .....get the jacuzzi but make sure
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09-06-2007, 07:54 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
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3 more years for me and then i might buy the farm.  |
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09-06-2007, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Plymouth, Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
On that note, I have a very nice Peg Perego high chair in excellent condition...do you need it?
-spence
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I'll check with the clan. |
The beatings will continue until morale improves
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09-06-2007, 09:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stripersnipr
I'll check with the clan.
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Be careful Snipr. This may be a trap.
(Seriously though, Peg Perego is great stuff. I'd expect nothing else from Sir Spence) |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-08-2007, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: south hadley ma
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YOU need how much money and for what. I bet it is cheaper than what college is costing. ThomT
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09-08-2007, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: N.K.
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My son started kindergarten last week.I'm 30 so I'll be old and probably crippled by the time the nest is empty.Enjoy the freedom while the rest of us can only dream of what you have!
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09-10-2007, 06:22 AM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: not a clue
Posts: 4,860
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Jr's been back to school for 2 weeks now, seems everytime he leaves the wife finds more work for me to do around the house
he's my lower back...can you move this, how about helping me with, he never complains about the work.I like having him home.
He just bought a home near school,up state NY,cute place,minty shape,9 hour drive from here.wife said we have a new vac home to go too..o-boy....dad !when you come up can you bring your tools?and you thought you were going to get some free time now their gone  |
BOAT fish do count.
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09-10-2007, 11:51 AM
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Sand pounder
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Mattapoisett MA./ Noyack, NY
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Flaptail
Please check your PM'S
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