tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post115885774997465121..comments2024-03-14T11:50:14.761-04:00Comments on DarwinCatholic: Livin' la vida locaDarwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08572976822786862149noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1159142274212430432006-09-24T19:57:00.000-04:002006-09-24T19:57:00.000-04:00Yeah, I wasn't insinuating that high school is wor...Yeah, I wasn't insinuating that high school is worse than college; I absolutly know that I wouldn't be able to handle that at the point I am now in my education. I was just stating that the peer pressure and attitudes are more difficult with teenagers in HS than adults in a catholic university. Not saying that it's a utopia in stubenville, but that they are def. more mature than most the people in HS. <BR/><BR/>Mrs. Darwin, did y'all get that minivan yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158955743580978792006-09-22T16:09:00.000-04:002006-09-22T16:09:00.000-04:00Dear Miss DrunkenFerret,As one who had been victim...Dear Miss DrunkenFerret,<BR/><BR/>As one who had been victimized by institutional education for 13 years, I can attest that the stresses of college do indeed make high school seem like a "gentle dream."<BR/><BR/>However, as a high school student, we don't expect you to be up for the stresses of college level education. You will be prepared for that.<BR/><BR/>Look at it from this perspective: weight lifting. You don't just walk into the weight room at age 13 and leg press 1000 lbs. It takes time, dedication and conditioning. You start with say, 150 - 200 lbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158952952569164412006-09-22T15:22:00.000-04:002006-09-22T15:22:00.000-04:00"Oh the Pathos!"Then again, a catholic university ..."Oh the Pathos!"<BR/><BR/>Then again, a catholic university where weekend FOPs are a natural event is far from the atmosphere created here. You should be thankful. You never went to high school... :P *rolls eyes*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158935825745620752006-09-22T10:37:00.000-04:002006-09-22T10:37:00.000-04:00Oh cry me a river, Miss Ferret! Wait until you ge...Oh cry me a river, Miss Ferret! Wait until you get to college -- then the stresses of high school will seem like a gentle dream. <BR/><BR/>And I only WISH it were 40 degrees here...mrsdarwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446744635277205867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158902218833653762006-09-22T01:16:00.000-04:002006-09-22T01:16:00.000-04:00Wow, you know those L.A.ers... I could NEVER do th...Wow, you know those L.A.ers... I could NEVER do that. Then again, that does sound like something I would do. <BR/><BR/>Well, this week I forgot to write a homework assignment down and ended staying up most of the night to finish it. Then I bombed a history test because the teacher "convienantly" forgot to tell us about it. Then I didn't get the research topic I wanted in English class because the teacher kept ignoring me. On top of all that place play practice and walking to and from school in 40 degree weather and you have my week.<BR/><BR/>Do I get the award for most tiring school week?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158893850155897142006-09-21T22:57:00.000-04:002006-09-21T22:57:00.000-04:00Patton is a great movie, but I think the best part...<I>Patton</I> is a great movie, but I think the best part is the opening scene. What makes it even better is reading the actual speech Patton gave, which is even more vulgar and even funnier!Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158893474142548892006-09-21T22:51:00.000-04:002006-09-21T22:51:00.000-04:00Tim, you have my prayers and sympathy. Dorian, ne...Tim, you have my prayers and sympathy. <BR/><BR/>Dorian, never say it! Believe me, I have my serious doubts about whether the half-marathon is actually in the cards for me -- especially when the alarm goes off and I'm <I>so comfortable</I> in bed. And the question of whether I can run thirteen miles even with six months of training is still a very open one. <BR/><BR/>I have a wacky friend who entered the L.A. marathon on a whim the morning of, after staying up late the night before. Now that's madness.mrsdarwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446744635277205867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158891581645418302006-09-21T22:19:00.000-04:002006-09-21T22:19:00.000-04:00How did my week go? Well, it started out with me g...How did my week go? Well, it started out with me getting fired at my job of over six years.<BR/>THEN, my landlady got mad at me cuz my son came over and smoked in the backyard with the sliding glass door open and she came by later and thought we were smoking in the house so the next day she gave me 30 days notice.<BR/>*sigh* <BR/>Not my best week.... But God has been very good to me through my friends and fellow bloggers. <BR/>Thank God for prayer....Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155295227681615241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158890717061523912006-09-21T22:05:00.000-04:002006-09-21T22:05:00.000-04:00I had a child who would turn on the outside water ...I had a child who would turn on the outside water faucets whenever, wherever we were. I second Slick's recommendation to take the handle off. Brings back memories. <BR/><BR/>If it helps. . . know that said child is still alive and now a college freshman :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158888489340054832006-09-21T21:28:00.000-04:002006-09-21T21:28:00.000-04:00My kinship with you (hey, *we* have a Camry!) is o...My kinship with you (hey, *we* have a Camry!) is outweighed by my estrangement from you (hey, you're running a *marathon?*)Dorian Speedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437677114445411990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158887770187288642006-09-21T21:16:00.000-04:002006-09-21T21:16:00.000-04:00Fidei... digging a basement in clay is expensive ...Fidei... digging a basement in clay is expensive and impractical. Plus with the weather, don't really need it.<BR/><BR/>Now, lotsa folks got storm cellars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158887400780569832006-09-21T21:10:00.000-04:002006-09-21T21:10:00.000-04:00Nope, no basements in Tex. (Unfortunantly...)Woah....Nope, no basements in Tex. (Unfortunantly...)<BR/><BR/>Woah... Back up. Marathon? Mrs. Darwin, I had no idea...<BR/><BR/>Yeah, that Minivan would be terribly useful. Good luck with your serching!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158886731046526692006-09-21T20:58:00.000-04:002006-09-21T20:58:00.000-04:00haha, well enjoy it, all the little struggles are ...haha, well enjoy it, all the little struggles are really the greatest joys of life. (I know I know, what does a 20 year old college student with practically no responsibilites know about this!) I come from a somewhat big family though and the most beautiful moments are the hectic ones.<BR/><BR/>"the water softener and is flooding the garage"<BR/><BR/>DONT YOU HAVE BASEMENTS IN TEXAS?Fidei Defensorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236784399852253136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158882412777150132006-09-21T19:46:00.000-04:002006-09-21T19:46:00.000-04:00I hear, I sympathize. Tex has my vote for the mos...I hear, I sympathize. Tex has my vote for the most expensive week, but Bridget gets the "My week sucks" award. Don't be shy, y'all -- feel free to tell everyone about your lousy week!mrsdarwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446744635277205867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158878134575999842006-09-21T18:35:00.000-04:002006-09-21T18:35:00.000-04:00Tree roots in my 1915 vintage sewer line. Roots i...Tree roots in my 1915 vintage sewer line. Roots impede the flow of most things that are not of the liquid state. Living in constant fear of sewer backing up again.<BR/><BR/>Estimates for trenchless replacement: <B>~$8,600</B><BR/>Estimates for digging and installing new PVC pipe: <B>~$10k - $20k</B><BR/>Sewer depth at connection point to the city line: <B>9ft.</B><BR/><BR/>Raw materials for replacement: <B>~$200</B><BR/>One day rental for backhoe: <B>~$300</B><BR/><BR/>Still holding out for estimates for others to replace the sewer line.<BR/><BR/>I'd do it myself, but I've never played with a backhoe before. AND, in order to be safe at in the 9 ft. trench, it's gonna have to be a wide one, seeing as I don't have anything to stabilize the walls. It's a sandy soil that could cave in much more easily than that clay down in central TX.<BR/><BR/>That's the house. My daughter is a night owl. My son is very cooperative and falls asleep before 8:30. The little princess insists and staying awake to 10:30. Bubba likes screaming lately... I'm talking ear-piercing screams when he doesn't get his way.<BR/><BR/>On top of it all, I have a craving for a Freebirds burrito.<BR/><BR/>But as they say, "This, too, will pass."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158871820613708612006-09-21T16:50:00.000-04:002006-09-21T16:50:00.000-04:00Saturday - water heater died. Bought a new one an...Saturday - water heater died. Bought a new one and had it installed.<BR/><BR/>Sunday to Wednesday - in NY for the funeral of my Uncle. Upon returning home Wed. night, discovered that our refrigerator no longer stays cool and falsely accused husband of leaving door open. Fridge is at 77 degrees. We've only had it for about 16 months.<BR/><BR/>Still trying to sell our home so that we can all live where my husband works (5 hours away).<BR/><BR/>Keeping fingers crossed for the rest of the week!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158862838674884572006-09-21T14:20:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:20:00.000-04:00Oh, not at all, Jay. Not at all. And the beauty ...Oh, not at all, Jay. Not at all. And the beauty of it is that this isn't an unusual week (except for the flooded garage and kitchen part). This sort of zaniness goes on all the time around here.mrsdarwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446744635277205867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158862594064355602006-09-21T14:16:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:16:00.000-04:00I'm printing this out for Sarah. She's somehow und...I'm printing this out for Sarah. She's somehow under the misperception that we are alone in our agony.Pro Ecclesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814831624547392519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158861603476085312006-09-21T14:00:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:00:00.000-04:00Too funny! Good luck with the minivan search! I lo...Too funny! Good luck with the minivan search! I love mine, it's wonderful!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158859633179701662006-09-21T13:27:00.000-04:002006-09-21T13:27:00.000-04:00the screw only keeps the handle from coming off......the screw only keeps the handle from coming off... if you keep it handy then all you have to do is put it on and twist... done? twist and pull off.. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158858402959217102006-09-21T13:06:00.000-04:002006-09-21T13:06:00.000-04:00But I want the faucet to be easily accessible for ...But I want the faucet to be easily accessible for watering plants and stuff -- I just want some sort of child-proof (ha!) mechanism to keep them from expanding the mud pit.mrsdarwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446744635277205867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13522238.post-1158858123339942192006-09-21T13:02:00.000-04:002006-09-21T13:02:00.000-04:00Dang, that's harsh... Not nearly that bad here..O...Dang, that's harsh... Not nearly that bad here..<BR/><BR/>Oh, outdoor water faucet? is there a screw holding on the handle? if so remove and take off handle... just don't loose the handle... =P<BR/><BR/>-- JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com