shit. I got a little buzzed and sent a link of my journal to my parents...

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

They're in their 80's and Dem...

But do i really want them to see where I'm at?

The thing about my sister has me most worried.

It's done, any suggestions?

[graywarrior]

1. Blame it on Skinner

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

4. LOL.... Thanks, you owe me a new keyboard and LCD...

[graywarrior]

7. Send the bill to Skinner

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

9. LOL! That's the ticket! I'll sue!

[EFerrari]

16. OMG!

:rofl:

[MissB]

2. Don't drink and drive a computer?

Ask the admins to delete the appropriate journal entry?

[johnfunk]

27. REWRITE! Find someone who types FAST...

I feel your pain. Pressed the "send" button erroneously on more than one occasion!

[napi21]

3. Can you edit your journal? I realize that's the chicken shit way out

but it's all I can think of, other than going for a visit and deleting that email before they read it!

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

6. Already did that.....

There's nothing I wouldn't stand behind...


But I'm still scared shitless.

[havocmom]

13. Calm down. Your parents might actually be proud of you

You wanna know fear? My daughter reads DU! And once in a great while, she posts. Gads, she can look any day and see what I am up to. She still loves me.

Parents sometimes suprise! They might be stranger than you even. Give em the benifit of the doubt. As a parent, sometimes the hardest thing we do is not laugh until the 'kids' are outta earshot. We often run a good bluff ;)

[Horse with no Name]

5. You know

I think your parents will understand.
Parents aren't as fragile as you think.;)

[astonamous]

8. LOL...I have had that happen to me on another message board

Richard Pryor's to be exact and we don't have any rules there. My mom is a Dem, but she is also a Mormon and with all the "F*ck You Mother F*ckers" on the website and some of the really nasty (and funny) things that are posted on that website, I was a little worried.

I found out my mom is a grown-up and I don't need to protect her eyes. She was actually quite entertained and felt that much closer to me because of some of my posts.

I wouldn't worry, but then of course, I don't know your family.

And I would have to agree, computers and drinking don't mix.

Trudy

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

10. Do they really do the computer thing?

My mother is 87 and won't have anything to do with a computer. Unless they are savvy, it is likely they'll simply click on the link and look at the first offering or so and that's it. If the posting about your sister is on down the line, you probably don't have a thing to worry about.

My brother is recovering from cancer surgery and I plan to send him the link to DU-he's a Dem and a veteran, and he would probably be a bit amazed at some of my posts.

Another thought-you can edit your journal and delete things you don't want them to see.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

11. I tought them everything they know....

Dad prints out his emails.


Oh, I am so in trouble.

[graywarrior]

12. I hope you didn't teach them to spell

[babylonsister]

17. ROFL! nt

[LynnTheDem]

33. rotfl!!!

You are on a roll in this thread! :rofl:

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

34. LOL!!! That hitd too close to home!

(intentional.... This time)

[madokie]

14. Actually they'll probably give you a big ole hug for being the man you are

I bet your parents would only be happy to know what kind of a person you are. Party down tonight and don't worry about tomorrow and what they might think. Trust me parents have a way about them.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

18. I'm going to take your advise... However, I'm older than thirty...

:toast:

[mdmc]

21. my mom saw my du journal the other night

I wouldn't worry.

[madokie]

25. AAAAAHHHHEEEEE

:toast:
but nowhere near 58, right?
Ah the beauty of DU

[Karenca]

28. Out of curiosity, I just read your journal.

Your poetry is absolutely wonderful.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

31. Oh dear!

Quick, send them another email with a link to genealogical sites. I taught a class in genealogy for senior citizens and they loved it! Get them involved in that and they won't pay any attention to the other!

[Mz Pip]

15. This is funny

I sent the link of the "Replace 'Dildo' in any movie title" thread to my Assistant District Attorney son at his work email. :eyes: WTF was I thinking?? :rofl:

Today he suggested I send all future emails to his law school alumni address. Not because he didn't want to read the stuff but because there were filters on his work email.

Oh well. He's used to his mother's bizarre sense of humor. He sent me the Osama Training Video from Family Guy, so we're pretty much on the same planet.


It will be fine. If your sister is pissed she needs to lighten up. My 86 year old in-laws hate Bushie and really love it when my LTTEs get published. :-)

Mz Pip
:dem:

[mom cat]

19. You are a great mom!

:toast:

[babylonsister]

20. The thing about your sister shows how you miss her and

how much you cared. I thought it was touching and a loving and creative way of expressing yourself.
What's there not to like?

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

32. Thanks, but it still scares the hell outta me..

[EFerrari]

22. Tell them SOMEONE STOLE YOUR IDENTITY

It worked for Flip Wilson!

[CrazyOrangeCat]

23. Oh my side !!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[mtnsnake]

24. Call them now & tell them not to click on it. Tell them it's got a virus

and if they click on it every major appliance they have in the house could go up in smoke!

That should do it.:smoke:

[EFerrari]

26. Wow. That's a really good one. I'll have to save this one.

:)

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

35. LOL!!!

Too late.

[sandnsea]

29. They'll be proud

Good stuff in there, love your poetry. Don't worry about it. They'll like seeing your heart.

[rowdyjesus]

30. I think you have no worries..

What you wrote about your sister brought me to tears. It was loving and lovely. I am sure you parents will take it in the spirit you intended. Your journal is the best I have seen and I will keep checking it out.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

37. Without a doubt, rowdyjesus . . .

. . . that's one of the best usernames ever! ;)

[alittlelark]

36. PUI (Posting Under the Influence) can lead to both good and bad results.

The bad ones are 'HANG HEAD IN SHAME', and buy a breathalyzer for your computer.

The good ones open up lines of communication and understanding that NEEDED to be opened up - but were controlled and silenced in a sober state.


Your journal - from a cursory overview - seems quite sane and cool.

Bottom Line - don't worry!

[Poiuyt]

38. Tom, I don't know what you're worried about. I thought it was beautiful

I cried when I read the part about the dog.

[Dem2theMax]

39. Tom, your poetry about your sister was so moving.

I had a lump in my throat when I was done reading your posts on her. I sat here for the longest time just thinking about what you had written. You don't know me from Adam, but you really touched my heart. You honored your sister. I would think that your parents will be proud. :hug:

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

40. thank you. I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO SAY.