Posts by Billygoat

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Princess Diana's murder was arranged

by pratt1 in

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in today's new york daily news mohamed al fayed, the father of dodi, who died in that paris tunnel along with princes di, is quoted as saying the the "nazi" prince philip, prince charles' father ordered a british secret agent to kill the couple.. do you believe there is any truth to this, or is this a greiving father grasping at straws to reconcile his son's death?

Billygoat

I've always speculated that there was more to that story than met the eye. But I've always loved conspiracy theories too. I just found it too strange that Prince Charles hated being in the arranged marriage to a woman he didn't love, and when she's conveniently out of the way, he's free to marry the one he's always loved, Camilla.

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Ghostbusters like scene in downtown LA

by Pleasuredome in

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does anyone here know anything about this strange black gue that has been appearing in downtown la?.

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_3529716

Billygoat

There is a video on the right of this screen:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ooze21feb21,0,5594636.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Seems a crude oil company was blasting hot water into old crude digs to clean them out. The high pressure of the water blast was actually leaking out of the digs into the neighboring apartment building.

I thought for a second we had some kind of bad sci-fi movie on our hands. LOL!

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Do you have a good job, a crappy job or are you self-employed (happily?)

by seesthesky in

hi - just curious about how you all are making it - you working some shitty job?

- a pretty nice job?

- a damn rocking job?

Billygoat

I guess it all depends on how you define "good job", "crappy job" and "happily". Up until last April, I was in corporate America for quite a few years. I had several VERY well paying jobs (for a girl with a smidge of college education) but they ran me into the ground. Usually, I loved the job itself, but the managers and the politics of the company (or my coworkers) were nightmares to work for. The money was good, but I hated the atmosphere. Now I work part-time for an interior designer while I get my own photography company ramped up. The design job is "okay", but the boss is a flake, and I'm really looking at it as a means to an end. I've tried looking for another full-time job, but the market doesn't seem to be that good right now.

So now I work for myself and LOVE what I do. It just isn't paying well. I'm getting more disciplined about my time and starting to get into a comfortable workflow. WHEN I have the work. It's ramping up slowly. But perhaps that's good until I really get my feet on the ground.

*sigh*

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"Ice", "Meth" Is this a problem in your town???

by ohiocowboy in

i moved to dallas a few months ago, and started hearing about a drug that i hadn't heard of before.

it is called "ice".

evidently, it is a methamphetamine, and extremely addictive.

Billygoat

((((((((((CJ))))))))))))

Ice is an issue in almost every community, some more obvious than others. My home state Hawaii, has MAJOR ice issues and it's really killing the young community. It's highly, highly addictive. It's one of those that a kid just can't allow himself to be curious about...one try and you're hooked.

You need to find another apartment complex dear. I know you can find a nicer place without such obvious drug issues anyways. If you need some help, let me know and I'll see if I can help you scout some places.

Be safe.

Andi

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What fills your 'love tank'?

by serendipity in

copied from an amazon.com review:.

author gary chapman in his book the five love languages: how to express heartfelt commitment to your mate believes everyone has a love tank, and that tank is filled by different love languages.

these five languages are .

Billygoat

I've had this book for several years and never read it through completely. I've picked out chapters and used them at appropriate times. I think basic idea is that we have a tendency to only love others in our love language. But if they don't have the same love language, they don't appreciate our efforts; and vice versa. My love languages are mostly 3 and 5. And that's changed over time. It used to be 1 and 2, but as I got older, my language changed. Mozz's are 2 and 3, so at least we speak one common language. I find applying the principles of the book do work.

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Coolest little sister in the world

by IP_SEC in

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my little sister colorado5591 is the coolest sister i could have asked for.

she came down for a visit and we went rock climbing, cave exploring, and fossil hunting.

we hiked an hour one way crossing rivers and braving the bush.

Billygoat

Awww IP. That's so sweet. I always wanted a big brother. I've adopted Megadude, but I don't think he wants another little sister. LOL!

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Help!!!!! How do I get out of vacation?

by collegegirl21 in

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okay, so spring break is coming up soon.

i just got off of the phone with my jw mother (i'm still in the religion), and i found out that although i'm in college and was planning on going somwhere else for my spring break, that i now have to go down to memphis, tn with her, my dad and my 2 non-believing aunts and 1 non-believing uncle in an suv from wisconsin.

i then have to stay with them for 5 days while my granddad and my mom fight over scriptures (my granddad is a 7th day adventist) and do nothing.

Billygoat

No, your an adult and can make your own choices. Say that your school work is not somthing that can be done on the road. Your 20 years old and can make up your own mind.

This was my advice too. I would state it as sappy and lovable as possible. Perhaps something like, "Mom, preparing my Watchtower on the road wouldn't be acceptable to you, would it? And considering we're PAYING for this education, doing homework on the road isn't going to do me any good either. I need time to concentrate without any distractions and I'm not capable of doing that in a car full of other people talking, music playing, etc. I'd really love it if you'd respect that I'm growing up and learning to be independent." *insert big bear hug* "I'm a big girl. I need some time during Spring Break to study. But call me the minute you're up there so I can say hi to Aunt Molly and Uncle Patrick. I'm sorry I'm missing the fun."

It's always better sweet than bitter and angry.

Or you could say, "Oooh! I can't wait! There is this gorgeous boy (worldly of course) that lives down the street from them. I've been wanting a chance to go visit so I can give him a call!" Maybe that will put the brakes on Mom pushing you up there.

Just my two cents...

Andi

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