Old Timers and Newbies!

[*Pear*]

Morning gals:

Its cold and foggy here this morning. Thanks for the coffee Ailuros, yum!

Click, I wonder if there is a way of securing your apartment without changing the locks. They have those special door stops you can use when someone is home, but I'll have to ponder if there is a way to secure it from the outside. That would creep me out too. I wouldn't complain unless they are taking your things. Sounds dangerous to complain.

Glad you got some more hours cleaning. Too bad he cant get you full time.

*Pear takes her vitamins*

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Come to think of it....backspace has been missing for a long time too. I know that she changed her avi, but I used to enjoy seeing the one with the kitty pop up every now and then. I hope that she is doing fine too.

She said "Goodbye" and was on her way to Disney world and we never heard back from her. I wonder if Mickey Kidnapped her?

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Ailuros

Goddess, actually.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Ailuros

L&F, don't feel bad. You're not deliberately messing them about, and the inconvenience to you of having no money is worse than the inconvenience to them of having to find new staff.

I totally agree. Desperate times, call for desperate measures. You have to do, what you have to do, to get by right now.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

I know...but it's just hard for me to be like that...selfish!!!! It's just not who I am, and it's very hard for me to think of me first.

It's not being selfish. It's called "Survival" right now.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

Call and complain. Don't they have to give 24-hour notice, unless it's an emergency (like a fire)? I've never heard of anywhere just being able to "have access" like that. That would creep me out.

I changed the locks here. I was pretty dang certain my landlords (ex-inlaws) were coming in when I was gone. Then, when I was supposed to leave for vacation, and hadn't yet, ex-mil came bounding up my stairs to close a window (!). I changed the locks as soon as I came back from vacation!

Thanks for the coffee, Ailluros - I got caught up reading the oil pulling thread (again).

Tooter and Click - you both do oil pulling, don't you? What are your thoughts on it? Oh, and Kiki, you do it too, don't you? What were everyone's basic results/effects? And what kind of oils have you used?

Oil Pulling is AWESOME!! I love it. I actually that it was a bunch of crap and just tried it for the Heck of it and to debunk it. Um... I couldn't debunk it.

It DOES whiten your teeth, not only that, but it also strengthens your gums and truly gets rid of all kinds of bateria in your mouth.

I Oil pull with CO. Why? Because it has the added healing qualities to it.

I have forgotten to do it, or got away from it (because I was busy) and I see a direction relation to my health when that happens.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

This apartment...and what I have experienced so far???????


Well, lets just say....if I can make it safe and clean....it's somewhere to live. Somewhere to make my beginnings, and if there is any way possible...I will not be here past my lease of 12 months. That is my goal. To be financially capable of affording the place that I really wanted to rent within a year...

It will take alot of hard work, long hours, and great perserverance (spelling?), but when I set my mind on something...I am very persistant.

I have NO DOUBT you will reach your goals!

[Mamamo]

Well look what the cat dragged in...

*hikes up my housedress and does a jig*

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Mamamo

Well look what the cat dragged in...

*hikes up my housedress and does a jig*

*peeking behind my hands* You didn't just pull a Britany with that Housedress, did ya? You do have undies on, right?

[hippiegirl]

So, with the oil pulling - do you think it helps even though you drink coffee? And do you do it before or after the coffee, or does it matter? In other words, does it in any way make your teeth more vulnerable to the coffee if you drink it after OP, or is the opposite true, or no effect?

*My turn to ask tons of questions LOL*

[Tooter]

Well, I got on the scales today. 126 lbs.

I think when all is said and done (getting back to my routine for awhile) I will be back at 124 lbs. That's ok, I'm cool with it.

[Mamamo]

oops I did it again...

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

So, with the oil pulling - do you think it helps even though you drink coffee? And do you do it before or after the coffee, or does it matter? In other words, does it in any way make your teeth more vulnerable to the coffee if you drink it after OP, or is the opposite true, or no effect?

*My turn to ask tons of questions LOL*

Everyone is a CLICK clone!


I will tell you a SHOCKING secret, that only Kiki and Click know...

















I not only drink ALOT of coffee, but I Smoke too!

Does it make a difference? OMG, a total difference. Does it make you more vulnerable to coffee or nic stains? Nope, but if you stop doing it, it will go back to how they were before you started Oil pulling.
Not only do I not have stains from the coffee and nic, but I also don't have a smokers cough or the other side effects of smoking.


There are some "rules" you will find with Oil pulling, but I'll cut through the BS for you and give you the low down.

They say to do it on an empty stomach. Why? When you first start oil pulling and you aren't used to it, you might find you have a little "Gag" reaction. If you have a full stomach...Well, you could "blow cookies".
My "Gag" Reaction isn't bad, so this doesn't apply to me.

They say to do it for 20 minutes? Yeah, right...Like you can start out at that amount. Just Start! Try to go to 5, then to 10...etc. I have it down as a routine. When I go to get in the bathtub or shower, I do the oil pulling at the same time. Oh, and spit it into the Trash. You don't want to clog your drains or septic tank (if you have one).

Use a more "Natural" Oil. All the boards say that Sunflower and Safflower are good. I found Like Coconut oil the best and I stick with that. I have heard some people complain about using "Olive Oil". That it didn't whiten their teeth, made them seem more yellow?

Castor Oil is a powerful Pull. I use it once in awhile. It does tend to taste like "Motor Oil"!! LOL



Did that help, my little SmartA$$?

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Mamamo

oops I did it again...

[Tooter]

Well, I must Run. I found out one of my stores has an Unadvertised sale of Hamburger at .99 lb!!! You know me, I just can't miss a bargin!!!


I shall return, with enough hamburger for all of you!

[hippiegirl]

Originally Posted by Tooter

Everyone is a CLICK clone!


I will tell you a SHOCKING secret, that only Kiki and Click know...

















I not only drink ALOT of coffee, but I Smoke too!

Does it make a difference? OMG, a total difference. Does it make you more vulnerable to coffee or nic stains? Nope, but if you stop doing it, it will go back to how they were before you started Oil pulling.
Not only do I not have stains from the coffee and nic, but I also don't have a smokers cough or the other side effects of smoking.


There are some "rules" you will find with Oil pulling, but I'll cut through the BS for you and give you the low down.

They say to do it on an empty stomach. Why? When you first start oil pulling and you aren't used to it, you might find you have a little "Gag" reaction. If you have a full stomach...Well, you could "blow cookies".
My "Gag" Reaction isn't bad, so this doesn't apply to me.

They say to do it for 20 minutes? Yeah, right...Like you can start out at that amount. Just Start! Try to go to 5, then to 10...etc. I have it down as a routine. When I go to get in the bathtub or shower, I do the oil pulling at the same time. Oh, and spit it into the Trash. You don't want to clog your drains or septic tank (if you have one).

Use a more "Natural" Oil. All the boards say that Sunflower and Safflower are good. I found Like Coconut oil the best and I stick with that. I have heard some people complain about using "Olive Oil". That it didn't whiten their teeth, made them seem more yellow?

Castor Oil is a powerful Pull. I use it once in awhile. It does tend to taste like "Motor Oil"!! LOL



Did that help, my little SmartA$$?

Yes, that helped a lot! And why do I have the reputation around here as the smartass? Seems to me I'm not the only one! Just sayin'.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Mamamo

oops I did it again...

*pointing My Super Soaker At Mamamo* For old times sake.


Now, don't cha be "flashing" at us again. We "Be" Some High Class "Rednecks" in here!

Mamamo, why don't you introduce yourself to the Others on this thread.


Fasten your seat belts girls, Mamamo is a Hoot and a half!

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

Yes, that helped a lot! And why do I have the reputation around here as the smartass? Seems to me I'm not the only one! Just sayin'.

But you're the Cutest, Smartass!

[Tooter]

Ok, everyone, what's your meal plans for today?


Brunch (I didn't feel like breakfast) Omelet with Salmon and cream cheese

Dinner: T-bone steak (RARE, baby) and a Tossed salad. The "Heathens" are having a Baked potato with that.

[Tooter]

Dear God, I'm turning into CLICK again. I'm talking to myself.


*putting on the 8-track of Eric Carmen and singing along* "All By myself...

Don't want to be... All by myself, anymore....


Where the heck is Kiki?

And where has Ms. Yellowrose gotten too? Did she run off with a Personal trainer or something?

Jean, the Hussy... I don't think she is ever coming back.


*sigh*

That's ok, I'll just talk to myself. *pout*

[hippiegirl]

Any excuse to play a scene from one of my fave movies!

YouTube - Bridget Jones's All by myself

[*Pear*]

Mmmm food for today:

B:Coffee with Cream (2 cups) one flavored caramel, one flavored peppermint patty.
String Cheese
L: leftover bbq steak with swiss melted on top
D: bbq meat

Tomorrow for dinner we're going to Quiznos to see DD at work and her new boyfriend who works there. I'm half temped to dress up all redneck but hubby says we have to be nice.

[hippiegirl]

This scene - the speech he gives - is one of the reasons this is my favorite movie.

YouTube - Bridget Jones - mark tells bridget he likes her

I Colin Firth!

[*Pear*]