sharimcm

I bought a 32" LCD HDTV and got the A/C in my car fixed with my $600.
I used TurboTax and got both refunds/rebated electronically deposited. My parents used H&R Block and they got their rebate before I got mine.

I know how you feel. I moved a little more than a month ago, got tired of packing things nicely and just started throwing things in boxes. It made unpacking not so easy. I still have a few boxes I haven't even touched yet. I guess the stuff isn't important since I'm not missing it.

Congrats Pat!

I got my refund and rebate electronically. So, yep. They've been deposited and spent.

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Marbles is a really cute name!

Looks like the kitties are doin' O.K. together

Thanks!
The kitties are doing OK for the most part. There is still a little bit of hissing and growling, but it's more a 'territorial' growl than anything. The carrier is basically the kitten's, and she will growl at my cat when she comes around. My cat has her own little 'house' that she sleeps in and when Marbles gets close, Bug will growl at her. They'll learn... Eventually...

And, the winner is... flygirl69 with "Marbles!"

Although all the other names were original, cute, sweet, etc. the kitten was 'rolling' all over the floor this weekend. I picked a name that would suit her the best.

flygirl69 - please PM your color choice, desired length (please keep to a minimum), and address. I am at home sicker than sick, so I should be able to start on your prize today (if I'm not sleeping).

THANK YOU ALL!!

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If there is still hissing and growling after all that time, you may have to make a difficult decision.

The cats have made good progress today. I was 'showing' my older cat the kitten when the kitten's claws came out and shredded my arm. I just let go of her to go tend to my bleeding wounds. When I came out of the bathroom, my cat was chasing the kitten around the house. When the kitten would stop and give my cat the look, Ladybug would change directions and the kitten would then chase her. They've been out together for about 6 hours now. The only hissing I've heard is when one of them catches the other one off guard. I'm still keeping them separated at night and when I'm not home until *I* am comfortable with leaving them alone together. I hope to not have to make that difficult decision.

As for the kitten's name, I will make my decision tomorrow. Just to keep everyone posted, it is a name that someone here suggested.

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I like Fozz's idea of Cali. She looks like a Cali.

Very cute, congrats on the new addition.

Thanks!

As far as introductions go, I kept the kitten isolated the first 24 hours. I then showed my cat the kitten, and of course, she hissed, growled, spit, etc. I've been doing periodic 'showings' to my older cat and spending time with both the kitten and her individually. Today I put the kitten in her carrier and let my cat 'watch' her. She got close to smell her then ran when the kitten hissed. My cat did perfect with two dogs, but with another cat... She's pissed.

I thought I was getting raped when I paid almost $40 to fill up my Honda del Sol. Gas is about $3.79 - $3.89 in Austin. I guess it's not so bad after I see what everyone else is paying.

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I know you haven't had her long, but is there anything else you can tell us about her or her cat personality? It might help with the name search.

Well, the vet said she was a fighter. They took her back to get blood work and she made sure she tried to shred the three people it took to hold her down. Other than that, he said she was really 'laid back' when she's not under stress. She has come to love her 'block party' ball which is just a little plush ball with a bell inside and the blanket I gave her to sleep on (she was sleeping in her open door carrier until I put the blanket in there). When I lock her up so my cat can have her run of the house, she will cry LOUDLY for at least an hour. She seems to be a pretty cool cat.

I just wish I knew how to speed up the process and get my cat to overcome the fact that there is a kitten in her home. She won't even let me get close to her with the kitten when I try to let her smell her.

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Corakitts is sweet.

I was thinking since she's been through a lot already, she's a tough girl. And you did say she was fiesty... and you ride a motorcycle, don't you??? How's about Harlee?

Whatever you name her, she's lucky to find you!

I love it when people rescue

I ride bitch on a Harley with a hot guy as the driver, but I don't drive. I look better on the back.

My lizard (that passed away a few months ago) was named Harleigh. She was a bearded dragon, so she looked a little rough, but she was sweet.

I've just been calling her "no" and "kitten" for the past 36 hours.

I should name her CoraKitts after you.

Or maybe St. Kitts... Or Saint (although she is NO saint for sure).

This little ball of fur is fiesty!

OK, so I took this kitten out of a bad situation, but I have yet to name her. She was a stray out at a trailer park covered in fleas. I took her to my vet's office and other than the tape worms, fleas and ear mites, she was in good health (FLV/FIV neg). Anyways, when I took her in, the vet asked me what her name was. Uhhh... I had no idea. I've already had a Callie Cat, Kashmir and Crayon, so this kitten is still nameless. My other cat (which hates the kitten with a passion - I'll take ideas on how to help my older cat cope and like the new kitten) is named Ladybug, but I just call her BugButt.

So, my proposal is give me ideas for this little girl, and if I choose your name, I'll make you a closing pin hemp necklace with your bead color choice and mail it to you.

Game on!

I despise USAA. I had an accident in August 2006, and they have raised my rates three times since then 'due to accident on VEH 03.' I call them every renewal period to complain, and every renewal period they tell me I could lower my rates if I got a higher deductible. Uh, no. Other than that, I had my car repaired by one of their 'preferred shops' and two years later, the claim is still open because of the shop's work (headlights off-centered, paint peeling, etc.). Unfortunately, because of the accident, if I try to go somewhere else, I'll get fucked because of that being on my record. I plan to change insurance companies in August 2009 when the accident falls off my record.

My cousin's initials are VD. Sad state of affairs.

I didn't use sunblock, and look what happens to your skin...

(yes, YOU look better than twardo, but your avatar IS twardo!!)

My grandmother has agreed to go on a tandem jump on her 85th birthday (next Feb. - if she makes it that long). She has 14 great grandchildren. I'm hoping to be on that jump with her. She's a cool grandma... She'll be getting her first tattoo next month.

Hey look! I'm airtwardo!!

I have Happy Bunny tattooed on my ass, but no sticks... And, like Jaye I haven't been around lately, so I guess I haven't noticed either.

Now back to your regularly scheduled bitching...

It's the same in Texas... $3.44 is the cheapest I found it and that was at Wal-Mart (Murphy USA). The usually going price is $3.49/gal.

I feel your pain. I've been dealing with the insurance company for almost two years regarding the repair of my Honda. Some asswipe pulled out in front of me and I smacked in to her. I took it to one of the "preferred shops." They told me if I took my car to the Honda collision center, I would have to pay the difference. I found out that was not true after I supposedly got it fixed by the not preferred by me shop they sent me to. Three weeks later, they get my car back to me but it didn't even look like a Honda. There were huge gaps by the lights, debris in the new paint, the hood is flimsy. Needless to say I was pissed. After two more months, the car was still not repaired correctly. Now, the alignment is still off because the fucksticks said they didn't need to do an alignment even though it was a front end crash. Grrrr... I'll stop talking or I'll start getting pissed again.

Good luck! You'll need it.

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Like with any body art, if you put it in a location that will hurt your job prospects, that's the penalty you pay for being dumb and not thinking ahead.

My tats are very well hidden except the one on my ankle. I agree with you 100% of making sure you put it in a place that you're happy with but won't hurt job prospects. My full-time job has no issues with my ankle tattoo, but my part-time job does. I just wear pants. Problem solved. If you lose a job because of where you stuck it, that's your problem.

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Officer TackleBerry should be along in a few minutes to counsel you!!!

He isn't the only cop on here. I can't remember the name, but the other guy is a NYC cop. I haven't seen him post in a while though.

I think his name was SuperKat or something like that. There's also an Austin PD officer on here, but he rarely posts. He's fuckin' hot too!

Fuckin cops!!

Not a bad idea!
I have to agree with Nightingale. Skydiving is a part of you no matter how many jumps you have. I have a 'skydiving' related tattoo as a tramp stamp, but I don't have that many jumps. I plan on getting a closing pin tattoo soon on my other ass cheek with Dave's initials in the middle (and of couse BSBD or RIP in it). Even though he is gone now, he was a part of me as well.

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Cook County Cop?!

Did someone say cop?