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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:44 AM Original message |
My husband just got laid off. |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
1. Oh man... |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:46 AM Original message |
It's weird... I don't get it. |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
10. They didn't offer any explanation? |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:45 PM Response to Reply #10 |
28. They just released a product.... |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:48 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. Was he a subcontractor? |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:56 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Oh no. He was an employee. |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:51 PM Response to Reply #28 |
53. wow. Last corp that laid me off gave us zero notice and zero severance. |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 08:44 PM Response to Reply #53 |
67. Oh, geee |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 01:54 AM Response to Reply #67 |
71. plus, at my last employer, they laid off everyone in the company over 40. |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 01:57 AM Response to Reply #71 |
72. Now that strikes me as |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:00 AM Response to Reply #72 |
73. several of us had a rather pointed discussion with the board |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:02 AM Response to Reply #73 |
74. How long ago was this? |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:12 AM Response to Reply #74 |
76. It was nearly 5 years ago. |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:12 AM Response to Reply #76 |
77. Shit... |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:24 AM Response to Reply #77 |
78. I've been working in the music business ever since |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:25 AM Response to Reply #78 |
79. What do you teach? |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:33 AM Response to Reply #79 |
80. I teach |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:56 AM Response to Reply #80 |
82. Sounds like you've got a lot to keep you busy... |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 03:07 AM Response to Reply #82 |
84. busy starving |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 01:35 PM Response to Reply #84 |
89. ... |
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plcdude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
2. what does he do? |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:47 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Very very skilled software engineer... |
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Christa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:23 PM Response to Reply #4 |
13. My hubby just called me |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:46 PM Response to Reply #13 |
29. Wow... |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:34 PM Response to Reply #4 |
21. If you live near St Louis, my company has openings |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:44 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. We live in Colorado... |
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meegbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:09 PM Response to Reply #26 |
45. He should learn Java and .NET during the downtime ... |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:11 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. Those would be very easy for him to pick up... it's just another language to him. |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:11 PM Response to Reply #45 |
92. those are extremely hot languages right now |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 07:58 PM Response to Reply #21 |
65. AllegroRondo...where do you live? |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 09:11 AM Response to Reply #65 |
85. Im actually in Jefferson County |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 01:33 PM Response to Reply #85 |
87. Jefferson County is considered part of the St Louis |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:07 PM Response to Reply #87 |
90. Festus has come a long way |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:47 PM Response to Reply #4 |
32. Our company is hiring now |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:56 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. I'm sure my husband will keep all opportunities open. |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:10 PM Response to Reply #4 |
91. n/m |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
3. I'm so sorry, Writer. |
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BarenakedLady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
5. Oh no... |
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billyskank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
6. Oh my god! |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
7. So sorry to hear it |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:49 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. It was just so sudden - and it was following a record quarter for... |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 02:59 PM Response to Reply #9 |
43. Writer, they do othat so their bottom line at the end of the year looks better |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:03 PM Response to Reply #43 |
44. No, I do not think it will. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:23 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. I feel for y'all |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
8. Oh ####! I've been there and done that. It sucks... |
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SacredCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
11. Sorry to hear that.... |
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Hugin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:02 PM Response to Original message |
12. Well, ain't that the pits... |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:46 PM Response to Reply #12 |
30. It WILL. |
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miss_american_pie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
14. I'm sorry |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
15. What the hell? |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:47 PM Response to Reply #15 |
31. We were initially shocked... |
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cwydro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
16. What is wrong with them? |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:08 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. Actually, its done *before the end of the year* for tax purposes. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:48 PM Original message |
Yes... |
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cwydro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:39 PM Response to Reply #24 |
50. Oh dear |
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Maestro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
17. I am so sorry. |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
18. Things like this really piss me off |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:08 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. I really, really hate the corporate world |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 08:02 PM Response to Reply #18 |
66. What is this Christmas bonus you speak of? |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 09:25 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. Last year I received $800 cash for only three months work |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
19. Hugs to you.... |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:58 PM Response to Reply #19 |
38. We are blessed with many wonderful friends here... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
20. I hope he finds someplace better. |
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Bullwinkle925 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
22. I'm sorry. |
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SPKrazy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
25. Oh Damn! |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:58 PM Response to Reply #25 |
40. Well... I'm not sure... they've actually had a hard time with their India folks... |
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momophile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
27. So sorry to hear this. |
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BluePatriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
33. Hugs! |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
34. I'm sorry. |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
39. I advise he join linkedin.com right away. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 01:59 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Sure. I'll forward to him whatever info. he could use. |
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Efilroft Sul (827 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:57 PM Response to Reply #41 |
55. Indeed.com and simplyhired.com are good sites for job searches. |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 04:32 PM Response to Reply #55 |
56. I've passed these along to my SO & my brother |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
42. I am very sorry. What a terrible time of year to do this to people. |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
48. I was laid off on New Year's Eve |
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REDKING (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
49. I hope things work out |
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buddhamama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:40 PM Response to Original message |
51. i am sorry, |
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u4ic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
52. I'm sorry, Writer |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:56 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. Yeah, I wish it were me and not him... |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
57. Tough Stuff. Sending you vibes. |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
58. Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 05:46 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. That's true. Life in America used to be a meritocracy, now it's a plutocracy. |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
60. How awful. |
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caty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
61. I've never understood |
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wildhorses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
62. good grief |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
63. well dang it all. What a lousy thing to do and lousy time. |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
64. It sucks at any time of the year but to be laid off |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
69. So cold-hearted! Am so sorry about this! |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
70. I'm so sorry, my sweet. |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:03 AM Response to Original message |
75. I'm sorry, Writer. It's a real shock. |
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QMPMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:52 AM Response to Original message |
81. I'm very sorry. I hope he finds something soon. |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:57 AM Response to Original message |
83. I'm so sorry |
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av8rdave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
86. So sorry |
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NewWaveChick1981 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
88. That truly stinks... |
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FedUpWithIt All (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
93. This happened to my ex this time two years ago... |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-12-06 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
94. Oh no! |
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