10K by 5 Year Anni -- CAN I DO IT?

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/17/2010 6:56:07 PM
Author: TravelingGal
Deco, we can perhaps make this into a Dear Deco thread...that way your responses can be insightful and not cheapen you in any way.

Dear Deco,
I've been generally irritated at my friend's child for hitting lately. How do I knock this kid on his a** without the mom noticing? And if she notices and gets mad, am I allowed to hit her too?
Signed,
Livid in Los Angeles.

Very Cute Idea! Not sure if it would catch on -- or maybe it needs a thread of its own ... but who am I to deny you hard-hitting Deco-vice?



Dear L.I.L.A. (do you mind if I call you L.I.L.A?),

I suggest you convince the kid to play "light as a feather, stiff as a board" and when he is lying very still & rigid USE *HIM* TO STRIKE HIS MOTHER. Step #2 - move to a new town & start fresh.

Regards,
decodelighted

 

[Maisie]

I got my knickers in a knot recently over the 10k thing. I felt disappointed that it all changed just as I was getting close. Then I realised that I don''t actually do much on PS anyway, apart from chit chat so I stopped thinking about it.

I would like to be over 10k just so I can be a super ideal rock on the new PS. But I''m not going to hurry. There is only so much I can prattle on without looking like I am trying to hit the big 10k

 

[isaku5]

Date: 6/17/2010 7:54:24 PM
Author: Maisie
I got my knickers in a knot recently over the 10k thing. I felt disappointed that it all changed just as I was getting close. Then I realised that I don''t actually do much on PS anyway, apart from chit chat so I stopped thinking about it.

I would like to be over 10k just so I can be a super ideal rock on the new PS. But I''m not going to hurry. There is only so much I can prattle on without looking like I am trying to hit the big 10k

Chit chat is good, Maisie - especially when it comes from you

Onward and forward kiddies, we''ve got TWO ladies to cheer on to 10,000 posts very quickly

.

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/17/2010 7:03:08 PM
Author: Steal
Dear Deco,

My husband and I have been married for 16 years and over the last year or two I have begun to feel that he does not pay me enough attention. So do you think he would notice if I started doing the gardener or should I be discreet?

Signed,

Bush T. Rimmer

Dear B.T.R. (do you mind if I call you B.T.R?),

Fire the gardener. Start mowing the lawn *yourself* in a bikini. This will attract rich neighbor men who will give you better gifts for your, um, gifts. Also: you''ll soon be sent to the loony bin where you''ll be able to seduce a real live Psychiatrist!

Please keep me posted - & send pix!
decodelighted

 

[iheartscience]

Ha, I also thought this was about you running a 10k by your 5 year wedding anniversary! I was like daaaaaaamn she''s taking the healthy stuff seriously!

I don''t know, 17 posts a day is a lot...I don''t think I could post that often and I post a lot more than you do!

 

[lulu]

can''t stop laughing at your disclaimers.

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/17/2010 7:29:42 PM
Author: sarap333
I think everyone could use a little more Deco in their day -- so go for it!

I''m getting ready -- covering my keyboard with a spill-repellant cover to prepare for choking on my drink while reading responses...

Dear sarap333,

Clear plastic shower curtains might make an effective barrier to saliva, beverages infused with saliva and/or vomit. Trim to shape with zig-zag-patterned shears for a kicky little accent and secure to desk with Velcro squares. Clean up''s a snap!

Bottoms up,
decodeligted

 

[Steel]

Date: 6/17/2010 8:13:49 PM
Author: decodelighted

Date: 6/17/2010 7:03:08 PM
Author: Steal
Dear Deco,

My husband and I have been married for 16 years and over the last year or two I have begun to feel that he does not pay me enough attention. So do you think he would notice if I started doing the gardener or should I be discreet?

Signed,

Bush T. Rimmer

Dear B.T.R. (do you mind if I call you B.T.R?),

Fire the gardener. Start mowing the lawn *yourself* in a bikini. This will attract rich neighbor men who will give you better gifts for your, um, gifts. Also: you''ll soon be sent to the loony bin where you''ll be able to seduce a real live Psychiatrist!

Please keep me posted - & send pix!
decodelighted

Dear Deco,

I''m not sure I will be reading your column anymore. I took your advice and did receive many gifts from the neigbours, which included more than one lifetimes subscribtion to weightwatchers.

Yours,

Bush T. Rimmed

 

[hlmr]

Dear Decodelighted:

I am feeling rather inadequate because it will probably take me another 20 years to achieve 10K.

Should I continue to feel sorry for myself, or maybe should I jump in and help you with your 10K quest?

Signed,

Poor performer in PSland

eta: please respond to these comments in separate posts......

 

[Cehrabehra]

Well my 4 year is end of this month but I don''t think I''ll make it... I kick myself now for taking a hiatus lol

Good luck deco!!

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/17/2010 8:14:12 PM
Author: thing2of2
Ha, I also thought this was about you running a 10k by your 5 year wedding anniversary! I was like daaaaaaamn she''s taking the healthy stuff seriously!

I don''t know, 17 posts a day is a lot...I don''t think I could post that often and I post a lot more than you do!

I agree. After thinking about it some more ... it just isn''t going to happen. It would have been cool if it had happened *naturally* ... but there really isn''t a good reason to *strive* for it. There''s probably a much better reason to *strive* to complete a 10K race! (But I ain''t doing that either!

)

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/17/2010 8:14:52 PM
Author: lulu
can''t stop laughing at your disclaimers.

Thanks lulu.

I mean, +1!

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/17/2010 8:42:52 PM
Author: Steal
Dear Deco,

I''m not sure I will be reading your column anymore. I took your advice and did receive many gifts from the neigbours, which included more than one lifetimes subscribtion to weightwatchers.

Yours,
Bush T. Rimmed

Dear B.T.R. (Do you ... never mind),

Woulda coulda shoulda trimmed ye olde Bush *before* making your Bikini yard debut. Live & learn!

Stubbily yours,
decodelighted

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/17/2010 8:47:05 PM
Author: hlmr
Dear Decodelighted:

I am feeling rather inadequate because it will probably take me another 20 years to achieve 10K.

Should I continue to feel sorry for myself, or maybe should I jump in and help you with your 10K quest?

Signed,
Poor performer in PSland

eta: please respond to these comments in separate posts......

Dear P.P.I.P.S.L.,

The fact that you even know what ETA means grants you Super Poster status in my book. Here are some tips I learned from Steal: Anytime anyone posts anything -- post after them "+1" and/or "This!". Sometimes both! In different posts! She says it bugs her but someone dost protest too much!!!

Hugs,
decodelighted

 

[HopeDream]

Dear Deco,

When I first read this thread I thought you meant a $10k upgrade by your 5th wedding anniversary, and I thought "Damn, that woman can save!"

Keep posting!

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/17/2010 11:46:23 PM
Author: HopeDream
Dear Deco,

When I first read this thread I thought you meant a $10k upgrade by your 5th wedding anniversary, and I thought ''Damn, that woman can save!''

Keep posting!

Dear H.D.,

NOW YOU''RE TALKING!! I like the way you think, lady! Sadly, that''s one Hope that is way more Dream than Reality.

Greedily,
decodelighted

 

[katamari]

I love the idea of a Dear Deco thread more than just about anything, so by all means keep posting!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 6/17/2010 11:53:52 PM
Author: katamari
I love the idea of a Dear Deco thread more than just about anything, so by all means keep posting!

A Dear Deco thread is needed.. I'll start it... You all need to support it. Hey I started the preggo thread, and look where that is..... #1 baby!!!!

Hangout or FH&H???

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 6/18/2010 12:35:15 AM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 6/17/2010 11:53:52 PM
Author: katamari
I love the idea of a Dear Deco thread more than just about anything, so by all means keep posting!

A Dear Deco thread is needed.. I''ll start it... You all need to support it. Hey I started the preggo thread, and look where that is..... #1 baby!!!!

Hangout or FH&H???

Dear K & K,

You guys are the best! Deco-vice is plentiful around here ... but I would promise to subscribe to any Dear Deco thread if people had anything they wanted to ask *me* in particular ... versus the Great P.S. Posse in general. The same thing could probably be accomplished once PMs are available in PS 2.0 -- but I''m game for whatever y''all want.

FURTHER DISCLAIMER: I am hitting the sack asap.

G''nigh nigh,

Deco
aka - decodeligted

 

[that_someone_special]

I am cracking up.

But I don''t dare enter anything into Dear Deco

 

[beezygal]

GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[Lula]

Date: 6/17/2010 8:24:32 PM
Author: decodelighted

Date: 6/17/2010 7:29:42 PM

Author: sarap333

I think everyone could use a little more Deco in their day -- so go for it!


I'm getting ready -- covering my keyboard with a spill-repellant cover to prepare for choking on my drink while reading responses...

Dear sarap333,


Clear plastic shower curtains might make an effective barrier to saliva, beverages infused with saliva and/or vomit. Trim to shape with zig-zag-patterned shears for a kicky little accent and secure to desk with Velcro squares. Clean up's a snap!


Bottoms up,

decodeligted

Dear Deco,
I'm dying here, reading all these responses -- I'm so glad I have my plastic keyboard cover velcro-ed into place, as you suggested. Will you be selling these (in designer colors) through your new advice column? I hear there's good money in product licensing

 

[Diamond*Dana]

LOL at this thread!
Deco, I am surprised that you are not already over 10K...I just assumed I guess.

 

[rockzilla]

I don''t think its a good idea to hit 10k on the same day as your 5-year anniversary.

Every year, your husband will feel neglected that you are on PS celebrating the anniversary of hitting 10k posts instead of having a romantic evening to celebrate the day you got married

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 6/18/2010 3:52:33 PM
Author: rockzilla
I don't think its a good idea to hit 10k on the same day as your 5-year anniversary.

Every year, your husband will feel neglected that you are on PS celebrating the anniversary of hitting 10k posts instead of having a romantic evening to celebrate the day you got married

She meant her 5 year anniversary of being on PS...

 

[rockzilla]

Date: 6/18/2010 3:57:36 PM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 6/18/2010 3:52:33 PM
Author: rockzilla
I don''t think its a good idea to hit 10k on the same day as your 5-year anniversary.

Every year, your husband will feel neglected that you are on PS celebrating the anniversary of hitting 10k posts instead of having a romantic evening to celebrate the day you got married

She meant her 5 year anniversary of being on PS...

Haha!

 

[somethingshiny]

You can't get posts like "I don't eat with my a$$ for starters" from just any PSer. I'm glad to hear that you're not going to negate your wit for pure numbers.

I also like the Dear Deco thread. And, add in the disclaimer that there is no back talk once advice has been solicited!

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

WHO SAID CAKE????

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 6/18/2010 9:02:05 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
WHO SAID CAKE????

What kind would you like?? I am serving all that like Cake.

The pie lovers have to go elsewhere....(

)

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

Hmmmm carrot with walnuts and cream cheese icing please!