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The gardeners left an attachment at my house on Thursday. What is that last thing that someone left at your house?
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Here in Anaheim - Hot.
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I hate when I am tired, yet can't sleep. I can't even nap.
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Tonight's the Night - Rod Stewart
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I love finally meeting Patty face to face!!!!! :003:
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ISHK how to fix this internet setup.
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I wonder why some parents cannot control their children! Seriously, do they need to be this loud? :095:
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What Song Did You Wake Up With in Your Head?
Refugee replied to Echosoftom's topic in Creative Corner
The theme song from the Ricky Gervais show, lol. -
I confess, I am really tired. Didn't think I would be, but I hope to recharge tonight.
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It would be VERY difficult. In California, you have to have a car to get around. I'm sure I could figure out something, but it would be hard.
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It's been a while. I can't remember the date.
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When was the last time you were in the ER (emergency room)?
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That's where that email went, into the SPAM folder, exactly where it belongs.
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Pilot Holds Plane for Grandfather Of Murdered Toddler
Refugee replied to Refugee's topic in Depot Street
I love flying Southwest. -
ISHK that we would not be leaving till late. *sigh*
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SEATTLE -- Olivia Clark lived for only one hour. Doctors didn't even expect her to survive birth. Now her family has a hard time understanding why the King County Medical Examiner has to review her death and charge $50. "With Olivia, there was so much love in that room and we knew it was going to be such a short time," says her grandmother, Diana Clark. "That was probably the most joyous hour that I've experienced." Her grandparents say Olivia was polycystic and, as a result, her lungs never developed. So, her short life was a miracle. "We were thrilled that she lived long enough that we could meet her alive and talk about her and see her while she was still alive," says Larry Clark, her grandfather. Although her parents were from Yakima, they came to the University of Washington Medical Center for her delivery. As a result, Olivia died in King county. Her family soon learned the impact that would have when they received the funeral bill. "There was a little line on there near the bottom of the bill that said 'King county death tax: $50.' And we looked at that, and looked at that and looked at each other and said 'what is that?' Couldn't believe that a little girl that lived for an hour has to pay a $50 tax," said Larry. King County now requires a review of every death. The medical examiner instituted the $50 fee for cremations three years ago. This year, it included the fee for burials as well. "The reason we do that is to make sure no one goes to the crematorium or to their grave without society and the family knowing exactly how their loved one died," says Gareth Johnson, King County Prevention Division Manager. About 13,000 people die in King County every year. Over the last three years, the medical examiner's office discovered the causes of death in 347 cases were wrong and required further investigation, including two homicides. In half of those deaths, treatment was a contributing factor. The Clarks understand some deaths need to be investigated. But in their opinion, not Olivia's. "Every time I turn around the county appears to be nickel and diming us, putting a tax on this and a tax on that. Where does it end?" said Larry. King County is the only county in the state that requires a review of every death. But a spokesperson for King County Public Health says other counties and jurisdictions are shifting toward this process.
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German Shepherd
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^ No reason to. As much as I depise Jury Duty, if it gets me out of my work environment, then choose me please!!!!!!!!!!!! :003: I hate this stupid ass warm weather! :mad:
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ISHK they would schedule me to go to that boring class on Tuesday. UgH!
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TIL, that he will be staying here at the house to take care of my Beast.
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I confess, somebody sent me an email with that nonsense. Please do not do that anymore, I would appreciate it. I don't give a rats ass anymore.
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^ You sound exactly like my future son in law. I love that I get to hear and experience some great music tomorrow night!
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I can't wait to finally meet a dear friend face to face!!!!! :003:
