Lucky Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Proberly?? Oh no no no. However you respond to her, please make sure that she is aware of this. A schoolteacher ... proberly. no. I'm just flabergasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Maybe "proberly" is a highly advanced word that has escaped our simple intellect?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 ^ Only if it was a small typo and they meant 'properly', as an adverb to 'proper'. I doubt this makes any more sense though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 the earphones for my mp3 player are broken... again I have to buy new ones every year... and they're expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 tell me about it... these were the 3rd ones in a little over 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm wondering if I should just invest in a really expensive pair and hope they'll last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 BF's comment caused me to remember about my son's yearbook. His first high school yearbook this year, and there were typos and misspellings aplenty. Not the words that students intentionally mutilate, but the other stuff that should be spelled correctly no matter what. I was quite aggravated, knowing that there should be - and indeed might be - an advisor to the yearbook who would presumably be a teacher. I actually thought about volunteering next year to proofread the stuff before it goes to print, but I don't know if maybe that's overreacting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm wondering if I should just invest in a really expensive pair and hope they'll last. they won't, I tried. I now have a less expensive but v. awesome pair of headphones that I got in Delhi that are doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 BF's comment caused me to remember about my son's yearbook. His first high school yearbook this year, and there were typos and misspellings aplenty. Not the words that students intentionally mutilate, but the other stuff that should be spelled correctly no matter what. I was quite aggravated, knowing that there should be - and indeed might be - an advisor to the yearbook who would presumably be a teacher. I actually thought about volunteering next year to proofread the stuff before it goes to print, but I don't know if maybe that's overreacting... It's called Outcome Based Education. It is why I home schooled and private schooled my daughter for almost three years. My spelling and grammar is terrible and I'll be damned if hers was going to be. Unfortunately after I put her back into public school all my time and money went right out the window. Their attitude was, if the student understood what they were trying to say and most people could figure it out, it was good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 BF's comment caused me to remember about my son's yearbook. His first high school yearbook this year, and there were typos and misspellings aplenty. Not the words that students intentionally mutilate, but the other stuff that should be spelled correctly no matter what. I was quite aggravated, knowing that there should be - and indeed might be - an advisor to the yearbook who would presumably be a teacher. I actually thought about volunteering next year to proofread the stuff before it goes to print, but I don't know if maybe that's overreacting... You're not overreacting. The yearbook would be wonderful with your help. However, the big question is do you "really" have the time to volunteer. You're pretty busy as it is...can you add this to your schedule and not regret it afterward? If the answer is "yes I have the time" then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I had to take my DH back to the hospital last night. He had the same symptoms as last time and they can't figure out whats causing him to become so sick. It obviously isn't food poisoning. He was fine and then he was sick again. He is ok again today. We can't figure out whats making him so randomly sick I'm becoming very worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 that doesn't sound good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 However, the big question is do you "really" have the time to volunteer. If it has to do with my son, I have the time. What I'm thinking is not a very big deal, really... just proofing the stuff before it gets set in print. And I'm one of those freakish few who notice typos and misspellings anyway, so it's not a big deal. Lea... I hope things get better! I know what it's like to be sick and not be diagnosed for a long time... it blows. I feel for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I went to use the bathroom at work today and as I entered I looked around and thought to myself that they must have taken out the urinals. When I came out of the stall, these women gave me this dirty look. I gotta find a new job now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 You did that where you work? I would think you would know by now which one is which! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 You did that where you work? I would think you would know by now which one is which! I used the ones that are on the opposite side of the building, that I normally don't use. The way everything is set up in the office is really confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkstones Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Bad hospital food. I know the patients probably don't care what it tastes like, but can the families and friends of the patients get something that tastes good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I know the patients probably don't care what it tastes like, Oh yeah, they do. I had a 6-day hospital stay a couple of years ago, and when the day finally came that the girl came around to take my order for some real lunch, what she finally delivered was so nasty... and I was soooo hungry. But I didn't eat it. Bleccchhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hospital food is the worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Which is truly ironic when one considers where you are and just why you are in there in the first place ... Isn't eating sufficiently and well part of good health ? Maybe they don't want to people to enjoy it and hang around any longer than they should . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Ha! I think perhaps it has more to do with the fact that the hospitals are going broke due to uninsured people not paying their bills, so they can only afford the people with very limited skill/knowledge to cook the food. I'm just sayin'. Edit: not to mention the fact that if they stopped paying the doctors, they would lose their doctors... don't mind me, I'm hopped up on sleep deprivation and the ambien's kicking in. Edited June 20, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Oh , sorry ! Right . I forgot ... I come from the Promised Land of 'free' health care, where you folk may well get to someday , if all goes according to plan(s) . The food still sucks , though-perhaps even more so . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 quit rubbing it in, Sir Kevin. Is it really all it's cracked up to be? There are people here (in my family, also) who are so so so very against socialized medicine, yet they've never stood in the shoes of someone who doesn't have insurance and/or can't afford it. My sister says socialized medicine is a huge nasty bucket of worms that will turn all the health care in the States into nasty awful places to go and the care people receive in them won't be anywhere near the quality they get now. I disagree. Thoughts from those who have socialized medicine now? I'd love to hear them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 It's a double-edged sword . What gives the US the lead in the world's best and most current medicine comes from profits made by the medical sector , though available often only to those who can afford it or are willing to indenture their families to bills for most or all of their lives to get it . However , if you have a very rare or tricky problem , I think your odds would be increased in the US , as long as you are willing to pay ( or are lucky enough to be allowed a 'guniea pig ' spot ) . A socialized system gives the best affordable ( to the government ) health care to as many as possible . Your taxes will rise and you will sometimes grumble about helping those who refuse to help themselves . However , as life is a big casino of sorts , you always have the security of knowing that you won't be neglected if you hit a tough streak , and that is OK for the vast majority of Canadians , as one's illness is likely within the parameters that the level of gov't care can offer - they may even pay for you to go to the US or elsewhere if it is not . This is a VERY simplified explanation, however . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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