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[Soylentgreen4u] Friday, June 19, 2009 11:01:01 AM

GOT A PHONE CALL EARLY IN THE WEEK FROM THE BABYSITTER,THAT MR. SPOCK (the cat)WAS ILL,THROWING UP HIS FOOD,AND BEING VERY QUIET...SO I ASKED HER TO TAKE HIM TO THE VET,AND SEE WHAT THEY COULD DO...THEY GAVE HER SOME CAPSULES TO FEED HIM,AND HE'S FIT AS A FIDDLE NOW!...PHEEEEW.......PLUS IT'S CAMPING WEEKEND,WOOOOHOOOO...

[pip] Friday, June 19, 2009 8:33:39 AM

JD Diamond---nope I don't do cocaine or street drugs !!--LOL
This is my usual attitude everyday--I don't have the time to get pissed or be mad & stay mad at people---that is so not me--and it's funny because I'm Irish & I'm a scorpio--the most temperamentalof the zodiac signs but I'm the exact opposite !!

Now JD Diamomd for today
I love babies
I love old folks
I love that I can still drive--eat & drink --the normal stuff that everyone takes for granted tilone day they just can't do it anymore
I love PA sports
I love cool days
I love all Judas Priest fans
I love Judas Priest
and I said it before --I absolutely love my Motrin !!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:46:48 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:53:18 PM

Hey hey!! Watch it with that "old" drink stuff!! I just finished my Plumsmart and Metamucil drink!!! HAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:49:56 PM

Yeah well she better share it dammitt... I need a boost,,, LOL and Iam not talking about the old people drink! hahahaha

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:46:48 PM)

[J.D. DIAMOND] Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:46:48 PM

pip,.......you love everything today.......are you doing cocaine again? LOL!!!!

J/K!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by pip from Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:20:13 AM)

[pip] Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:20:13 AM

I love the rain !!--washes away all of earth's "dirt" & makes everything green
I love the Judas Priest fans
I love Judas Priest
I love puppies & kitties
I love becoming a great aunt twice this year
I love being in love
I love my Motrin

[pip] Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:08:24 AM

Yep --Pennsylvania is the State to be Metallark !!

Plus to add to all that WINNING --the Hershey Bears won the Calder Cup of hockey

I'm 1 proud PA gal !!

I love wrestling & UFC but I never did get into nascar mainly because I was a daddy's girl & watched whatever he watched & he wasn't big on soccer or nascar--but baseball--hockey --football & wrestling were his thing & since I loved him dearly they became my thing
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Metallark from Sunday, June 14, 2009 6:26:58 PM)

[ron h] Thursday, June 18, 2009 4:35:15 AM

With all that's wrong in the world and the petty squabbles and waking up to no hot water (damn!!!)...I'm just happy as hell that I woke up this morning no worse for wear than when I went to sleep last night

[Deep Freeze] Monday, June 15, 2009 6:50:22 AM

Well, it appears that Murray has ONCE AGAIN removed the latest incarnation of Scooter!! SO good to see. It is quite possible that we could have a day or even a whole week of peace and joy around this place!! Now wouldn't THAT be special????? Say what you will about our Board but Murray sure handles the disease efficiently!!!!!!

[Metallark] Sunday, June 14, 2009 6:26:58 PM

It never dawned on me that Pennsylvania had such a banner year in sports.
It must be damn good to be a Steeler, Penguin, and Phillie fan.

I have to draw the line on the WWE though. Never caught on to that stuff. Same for Nascar. [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by pip from Sunday, June 14, 2009 7:12:21 AM)
Edited at: Sunday, June 14, 2009 6:27:45 PM

[pip] Sunday, June 14, 2009 7:12:21 AM

other than the Phillies winning the world series

--the Steelers winning the superbowl

& the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup

--I have 3rd row from the ring for WWE Smackdown & ECW tonight at Hershey !!!

Jeff Hardy rules --Rey Mysterio is God --& Edge is just great eye candy---will have a smile plastered on my face for a long time to come !!

[_strat_] Sunday, June 14, 2009 6:34:44 AM

Oh, sorry, I had to leave in a rush yesterday, and didnt see this.

Anyway, its great to hear that he was convicted. Heres hoping that he will actualy be dumb enough to go back to Virginia and get arrested.

If he does, what kind of a sentence is he looking at?
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:05:08 PM)

[Ellieke] Sunday, June 14, 2009 2:48:07 AM

Having the best Brithdayparty ever with only the people that I carry in my heart with me.

Yesterday was the best party of my life. We all had a lot of fun and we laughted till the tears were running from our faces , suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper !!!!

[spapad] Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:14:48 PM

Yes, I do. Now I'm going to do what I have threatened to do all day! Go get some sun on this day glow white body! HA!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Phantom A6 from Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:13:21 PM)

[Phantom A6] Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:13:21 PM

I think his ass go grilled twice then!!
Do you know what I mean??
Ohps...
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:09:52 PM)

[spapad] Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:09:52 PM

I think only one person would show along with his wife he would force to come along. Poor woman. But Happy arrest BBQ! Guess who is getting grilled?
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:07:43 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:07:43 PM

Ah!!! Maybe I should throw a BIG "We Love Scooter" barbeque there?? Invite ALL the guys named Glen that stalk women and act like idiots in public? He is just stupid enough to show!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spapad] Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:05:08 PM

And he is going straight to jail, do not pass GO, do not collect $200.00 dollars, straight to jail if he steps a toe into VA.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:02:54 PM)

[_strat_] Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:05:06 PM

Ah, him. Yeah, I know. Well... Wanna bet how long will it take till he gets back?
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:02:54 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:02:54 PM

He was calling himself Viper 53 or 58 or something like that......
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:00:14 PM)

[_strat_] Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:00:14 PM

Ah, I havent noticed. Actualy, I dont remember noticing him at all recently... But if he is gone like you say, then its great!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:57:49 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:57:49 PM

Scooter!!! Our buddy, Glen!!! Yes yes, I know Murray has not got to him yet but he has run like a sissy just awhile ago and I doubt he will return as he knows that WE know!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by _strat_ from Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:55:16 PM)

[_strat_] Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:55:16 PM

? I know about Keyd, whos the other one?
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:51:54 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:51:54 PM

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!! We managed to see TWO losers out the door in ONE day!!!!!!! That just HAS to be some kind of record!!!! Now, if only we could STOP the MORONIC Thread creating............................... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ron h] Saturday, June 13, 2009 9:14:56 AM

Awe...cute

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by pip from Saturday, June 13, 2009 8:44:01 AM)

[pip] Saturday, June 13, 2009 8:44:01 AM

IT TAKES MORE MUSCLES TO FROWN THAN TO SMILE SPAPAD
& SINCE I HATE TO EXERCISE I'LL JUST HAVE TO STAY HAPPY
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, June 12, 2009 8:54:51 PM)

[spapad] Friday, June 12, 2009 8:54:51 PM

I could have told you that DF! LOL

Pip! Glad your counting your blessings and not any woes! LOVE your attitude!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, June 12, 2009 7:20:19 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Friday, June 12, 2009 7:20:19 PM

HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just heard from a friend of mine over at Halford's site! Turns out our latest cyber-troll is despised THERE as well!!! Good to know he he consistent!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pip] Friday, June 12, 2009 8:36:26 AM

I'M A SIMPLE GAL& IT TAKES VERY LITTLE TO MAKE ME HAPPY
I'M A GREAT AUNT TWICE THIS YEAR
IT'S SUNNY FOR THE 1ST DAY THIS WEEK
PENGUINS PLAY TONIGHT FOR THE STANLEY CUP ( GO PENGUINS !! )
NO ACHES & PAINS TODAY ( ARTHUR IS LEAVING ME ALONE )
GREAT FRIEINDS TO TALK TO ABOUT THE BESTEST BAND IN THE WORLD

WHAT MORE COULD A GAL WANT ??
Edited at: Friday, June 12, 2009 8:36:44 AM

[ron h] Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:39:21 PM

Nope, not I...I guess that would require him/her to look deep into the context of the blah blah blah...
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by _strat_ from Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:18:37 PM)

[_strat_] Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:26:46 PM

Damn. Me neither.

I really miss those.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:20:23 PM)

[Becks] Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:20:23 PM

Nope, not for me

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by _strat_ from Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:18:37 PM)

[_strat_] Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:18:37 PM

You never met my hammer then. The bastard hit my fingers!

Just a question for everyone... Are there, as of yet, any stupid and insulting PMs from our new idiot?
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:16:52 PM)

[guidogodoy] Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:16:52 PM

Aha....tools CAN be useful. They are not inherently so.

You do have a point about the manners part though. After all, I don't recall ever thinking of my shovel as a condescending blabbermouth ASS! HAAA!!!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:06:46 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:06:46 PM

Umm...no. Sorry, guido. He is NOT a "tool". Tools are useful and I am almost certain they have better manners.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:56:07 PM)

[guidogodoy] Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:56:07 PM

What a flippin' TOOL, eh?
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, June 11, 2009 3:12:54 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Thursday, June 11, 2009 3:21:17 PM

So true. The best thing about ignoring his Threads is, they eventually go away and, with any luck, so will he.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ~ MG_Metalgoddess~ from Thursday, June 11, 2009 3:17:38 PM)

[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Thursday, June 11, 2009 3:17:38 PM

LOL I ignore all those threads.. The stupidity of it all, its senseless.

When you are in a band you do what makes yourself and the fans happy, and the response they have gotten from the general public, on their British STEEL album and early days has been enormus,, People love the good ole music and enjoy listening to it,, Wether you are 10 years old or 70 years old... Priest does just that... and when you Get to a point when its not fun anymore,, why bother.... Its all about enjoyment now.. this band has nothing to prove.. to anyone..
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, June 11, 2009 3:12:54 PM)

[Deep Freeze] Thursday, June 11, 2009 3:12:54 PM

It is actually rather enjoyable watching the genius talk to himself...... HAAAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!!

[Deep Freeze] Thursday, June 11, 2009 8:15:23 AM

That our latest incarnation of a cyber-troll has created a Thread and NO ONE has posted in it!!! WELL DONE, one and all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pip] Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:59:07 AM

Becoming a great aunt for the I forget what time--I was great aunt 3 times this year & it's only June

I tell ya when the bible says --"go forth and mutiply "--my nieces took it literally

oh well another one to spoil & teach about what good metal music is !!

[_strat_] Monday, June 08, 2009 5:03:56 PM

Shit! Thats expensive. I wonder why do they charge so much, its not like youre getting a new leg or something...

In any case, like I said, its not painfull. Its just a bit annoying to have to make multiple visits.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN from Monday, June 08, 2009 2:28:22 PM)

[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Monday, June 08, 2009 4:21:32 PM

ROFL>.................... Couldnt of happend to a dumber guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LMAO ... Spinal Tap Scene for the books....

[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Monday, June 08, 2009 2:32:28 PM

Ha No Priest for you,, and No novicain... Just kiddin....that sucks,, I hate having toothaches.. And yes you are lucky that you have never had any major health prob... I had then pull a tooth for me a few months ago it was a back moler, and it was abcessed I allready had a root canal and a cap on the tooth.. I thought screw that.. Iam not going through it again.. I was able to get in right away too..

MG~

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN from Monday, June 08, 2009 2:28:22 PM)

[Soylentgreen4u] Monday, June 08, 2009 2:28:22 PM

THANKS FOR THE REASSURANCE ....AH THE PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT DOESN'T BOTHER ME,I MEAN WHAT'S THE POINT OF THINKING ABOUT IT,IT HAS TO BE DONE,SO BE IT...ACTUALLY IT STARTED TO KICK UP ABOUT FRIDAY NIGHT,I WAS EATING ASPIRIN LIKE CANDY EVERY FIVE HOURS OR SO...IT WAS A SHOOTING PAIN RIGHT UP THE SIDE OF MY JAW TO THE EAR,SO I WENT IN FIRST THING THIS MORNING AND THEY EXAMINED ME IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES,I WAS VERY IMPRESSED SINCE I HAD NO APPOINTMENT(NOT TO MENTION GRATEFUL), SO HE PRESCRIBED ME SOME YUMMY PENICILIN CAPS TO CLEAR THINGS UP,AND THEN WE GO DRILLIN' FOR GOLD! ...COULD BE ANYWHERE FROM $700-$1000 I FIGURE,BUT AGAIN,I'M NOT PISSED ABOUT IT,I'VE GOTTEN THIS FAR IN LIFE WITH NO KIND OF MAJOR ILLNESS,OR ANY TYPE OF SURGERY,SO HEY,IN THAT REGARD I'VE BEEN BLESSED I THINK......WHAT'S A LITTLE DISCOMFORT IN LIFE I SAY......I WONDER IF THEY'LL PLAY SOME PRIEST FOR ME WHILE THEY'RE TORTURING ME?,I'LL TAKE A CD WITH ME AND ASK ANYWAY...COULDN'T HURT...
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by _strat_ from Monday, June 08, 2009 10:54:09 AM)

[_strat_] Monday, June 08, 2009 10:54:09 AM

Nah, its not that painfull. Not anymore than the usual drilling and filling is. Just ask for anesthesia, and it should be fine.

If you want to know real pain, dont go. A week or two, and you will be in hell.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Soylentgreen4u a.k.a. theWOLFMAN from Monday, June 08, 2009 10:23:13 AM)

[Soylentgreen4u] Monday, June 08, 2009 10:23:13 AM

I'M SO HAPPY!...SOOOO HAPPY!!! ......THIS WEEK I'M GETTING MY FIRST EVER ROOT CANAL
DONE!....WOOOOOOHOOOOO.......YEAAAH BABY!......CAN'T WAIT!...I WANT MY PAIN,I NEED MY PAIN.....THEN HOPEFULLY I'LL GET MY PAINKILLERS...PAIN,PAIN.....
KILLERS,KILLERS.....PAIN,PAIN....KILLERS,KILLERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRS!!!.............HOLY THEY'RE EXPENSIVE! ...AHHH WHAT THE HELL,GUESS I'LL JUST HAVE TO CANCEL THE PRIEST CONCERT IS ALL! ....NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[K2M] Friday, June 05, 2009 1:39:10 PM

THat's cool Joe. Let it out. YOur in the Pissed off thread ,and the Happy THread.
All of the Best. Take Care.

[joedraper] Friday, June 05, 2009 3:23:03 AM

Ron, my sinsere congratulations on what you and your family have accomplished. Your daughter truly has two of the most precious parents in the world. Your whole family is an inspiration to any parents out there. Married or not. You managed to do what every parent should do. Put your children and their futures the first priority in life.

Your story is touching, heartwarming and just so filled with love and positivity that there is no way anyone can read this and not share in your joy and pride.

I am so insanely happy for all of you and especially proud of your daughter for being so dedicated to her education and making you the proud parent that you are today!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:22:22 PM)

[spapad] Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:34:34 PM

Ron, all the best to you and your's on this great day! Good for you my friend! Bravo!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:22:22 PM)

[guidogodoy] Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:29:35 PM

Nice to hear. Congrats.

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:22:22 PM)

[ron h] Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:22:22 PM

I would like to thank everyone for their warm wishes and thoughtful comments...I know everyone here is from different backgrounds and ages, even countries, and I must say that I'm a bit overwhelmed by it all...it makes me happy to see with all the differences we all have, education is not lost!!!...that is what I am taking away from this day, everyone here knows how tough it is, and I can't thank you all enough for sharing this wonderful day with me!! She looked beautiful and happy tonight...a lot of family made the drive with me and met her mother (and what I still consider my family) there...14 of us all told...It's been a great experience...hopefully sooner rather than later I'll be able to post a few pics of the events tonight...

Becks...America is no different than anywhere else, the medical profession needs all the help it can get at all levels, a wonderful field to be in.

Strat...we will celebrate this event the way it should with lots of family and friends, a grand celebration!!

Vail...hopefully we'll be seeing you on the Weather Channel very very soon!! You've been working so hard yourself!!

Metallark...Thanks for the kind words...happiness and knowledge are both under rated these days!!

Spapad...She'll always be daddy's girl, I know...but as I watch her become more independant the older she gets, I just get a little emotional about it...but you're right, I know it in my heart.

Once again, thank you all for taking a little time for me on this special day for us, you all are wonderful, and it makes me proud of this Board and the quality of ppl here!!!

[spapad] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:49:41 PM

Ron, your support does not have to ever end. Just because she's 18 doesn't mean she won't always be your little girl. Support her in future education just like you made her get throudh highschool. Concerned parents always get the job done! Never give up and in a few short years you'll be looking at a graduating R.N. who will make alot of money and always have her parents to thank for keeping her feet firmly planted on the ground! Then you will be bursting with pride at your daughter who can tackle the world!
Congratulations Dad! And Mom! It takes two working together, no matter the differences to make a happy, well adusted person! Bravo!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 6:41:22 AM)

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

[Metallark] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:37:56 PM

Congrats Ron! That is fantastic. Wishing your daughter continues to thrive and strive in her pursuit of hapiness and knowledge.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 6:41:22 AM)

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

[Vaillant 3.0] Thursday, June 04, 2009 6:51:02 PM

That is so cool, Ron! Congrats!!

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 6:41:22 AM)

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

[_strat_] Thursday, June 04, 2009 5:13:39 PM

Just jumping in (late, as usual. Am sorry about that) to congratulate Ron and the new graduate... I dont know how it goes in the US, but if its anything like here, then I hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy yourselves to the max.

[Becks] Thursday, June 04, 2009 5:09:46 PM

Wow Ron, fantastic! Congratulations on your daughters graduation!

It sounds like she wants to head in to a very interesting field at university too - if the US is anything like here, medical graduates of any kind are always in demand and get paid very well! It's also very very rewarding work. All the best to her!

[ron h] Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:59:48 AM

Thank you HRMG...I will do my best to post pics from tonite!!!

[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:11:21 AM

CONGRATULATIONS to all of you!! Enjoy the day, you deserve it!!

I can't wait to see some graduation pictures!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 6:41:22 AM)

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

[Phantom A6] Thursday, June 04, 2009 9:40:46 AM

Ya, he go 11 this year so I have time my friend.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:51:00 AM)

[guidogodoy] Thursday, June 04, 2009 9:19:46 AM

Wonderful story, Ron! Congrats to you and the entire family!

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 6:41:22 AM)

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

[ron h] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:51:00 AM

Thank you Michael...your son will soon be there as well my friend!!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Phantom A6 from Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:41:49 AM)

[Deep Freeze] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:46:22 AM

Yes, I do understand. Debt is a cancer, my friend. But take heart! You can beat it! The only debts I owe now are my home and car! I have NO other debts and I never will. One CANNOT create wealth when one is buried in debt. That is a fact. You can beat it but, of course, it takes time and THAT is a story for another day...
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[ron h] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:42:56 AM

Well, unless something out of the blue happens, I will die with debt, most ppl do unfortunately...I don't want that to be her (Brianna) concern...unlike when we were kids, even high school fees are out of this world these days...but, as you are well aware of, us parent's always have an eye on the big picture, it's getting our kids to look that way that's hard to do...but it's amazing the things that can happen when we're all on the same page!!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:34:52 AM)

[Phantom A6] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:41:49 AM

Congrats Ron!! For you, your ex-wife and especially for your daughter!!

[Deep Freeze] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:34:52 AM

I recall those same feelings when my daughter graduated high school TEN years ago! Went to California to be a part of it. I was SO proud! Then I started getting the bills from her Nursing School!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It never ends, my friend!!! But, as you so accurately pointed out, it truly IS a labor of love!!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:31:31 AM)

[ron h] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:31:31 AM

Freeze, thank you for the kind words...and you hit the nail on the head, it's a lifetime labor of love, and one that we truly embrace!!! This is a day that commemorates one achievement that took many years of ups and downs to get to, and it will be well celebrated...but there are many more to come....
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:19:13 AM)

[Deep Freeze] Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:19:13 AM

Ron,
My advocation and support of education is well documented amongst these Threads. I must offer my most sincere congratulations to your daughter and a special "well done" to you and your former wife. Yours is a tremendous feat and a testament to good parenting, for being a parent does NOT end when divorce enters. Parenting is a job you accept for life. You are a special individual, as is your ex-wife. I commend you both. Please pass along my best to ALL of your family.

[ron h] Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:21:23 AM

Absolutely!!! No liscense required for one of those and have never had to use it...

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:18:54 AM)

Head banger wrote:

does daddy have a shotgun? know I want one as my girls grow up!!!

ronhartsell wrote:

Ohhhhh HB...she'll always be daddy's little girl!!!...and her boyfriend knows that too.......

Head banger wrote:

for sure. control of your own life is key. sounds like you did a good job with her. BTW, she will always need you, just in diferent ways

ronhartsell wrote:

She's very fortunate. What has always been important for me is to have her understand that a solid career provides independance in life. Among other things is the freedom to not be stuck with some jerk out of necessity, whom ever she chooses to spend her life with, it will be her choice. I've seen and deal with so many women who are stuck with someone because they don't have any working skills and are therefore dependant...and you know good and well what dependancy leads to...

Head banger wrote:

yep, all are in high demand for sure. my niece is a RN, did several 16 week temp stints in US hospitals, filling in. now works in the ER in her hometown, which unlike some of the big cities she worked in never sees a gunshot wound.

ronhartsell wrote:

She hasn't made up her mind yet...she has choices. It will be in the medical field, but it can range from a dental hygenist to a Nurse to an MD...she don't know what she'll enjoy the most yet, though...I think she's leaning towards the Dentistry field (I think she's obsessed, in a good way with her teeth)...I do know that potential earnings is not a deciding factor for her, as all are in demand...so she wants to be sure that whatever she chooses, that her hearts in it.

Head banger wrote:

Ah, thats great. whats she going to study in colege?

ronhartsell wrote:

Certified Nurses Assistant (or Aide)...and Thank you HB!!!!!!!

Head banger wrote:

thats awesome ron. congrats. whats a CNA though?

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

[Head banger] Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:18:54 AM

does daddy have a shotgun? know I want one as my girls grow up!!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:17:51 AM)

ronhartsell wrote:

Ohhhhh HB...she'll always be daddy's little girl!!!...and her boyfriend knows that too.......

Head banger wrote:

for sure. control of your own life is key. sounds like you did a good job with her. BTW, she will always need you, just in diferent ways

ronhartsell wrote:

Head banger wrote:

ronhartsell wrote:

Head banger wrote:

Ah, thats great. whats she going to study in colege?

ronhartsell wrote:

Certified Nurses Assistant (or Aide)...and Thank you HB!!!!!!!

Head banger wrote:

thats awesome ron. congrats. whats a CNA though?

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

[ron h] Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:17:51 AM

Ohhhhh HB...she'll always be daddy's little girl!!!...and her boyfriend knows that too.......

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:15:45 AM)

Head banger wrote:

for sure. control of your own life is key. sounds like you did a good job with her. BTW, she will always need you, just in diferent ways

ronhartsell wrote:

Head banger wrote:

ronhartsell wrote:

Head banger wrote:

Ah, thats great. whats she going to study in colege?

ronhartsell wrote:

Certified Nurses Assistant (or Aide)...and Thank you HB!!!!!!!

Head banger wrote:

thats awesome ron. congrats. whats a CNA though?

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

[ron h] Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:15:46 AM

Thank you MG~...I am just a big sponge abosrbing everything in today...this will only happen once for us!!!!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ~ MG_Metalgoddess~ from Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:11:31 AM)

~ MG_Metalgoddess~ wrote:

YEA!!!!!!!!! That is awesome Ron,,,, Congrads to all ..

		ronhartsell wrote:

		Well, to say I'm 'giddy' is a gross understatement. I was up and down all night long unable to sleep in anticipation of this wonderful day. Today is the day that my only child, my daughter, graduates from High School!! This may seem as no big deal to some, but for me it is a great success story. As with a lot of children in this age of divorce and split families and all the animosity that goes with it, her mother and I, for the most part, made her and her education and future a priority. Among the many choices we made since our divorce was the one we made when she was in 7th grade to take her out of our local school system and we all moved (separately, of course) 45 min. away from here to put her in a better school and away from a lot of the gangbangers and crime that seem to run rampant in most every city nowadays. Living between Chicago and Gary, IN isn't a picnic, so we moved to the 'boonies' for her sake. She was starting to ditch classes and hang out and all the other stuff that goes on at that age and it just got to a point where I was having to leave work early everyday to pick her up 15 min. before everyone else was let go for the day. At first it was really hard because she lashed out with such a verbal barrage against us, refused to even try to make friends (we made her break contact with her old friend's as they were just as bad as she was). She hadn't always been like that, but the attention she got from the boys her age (11, 12, 13 yrs. old) was new to her and she didn't know how to handle all these changes. For us, it became a nightmare. The good news is that she eventually realized that we were'nt going to give in to her and she either had to get her priorities straightened out or it was only gonna get worse. She found an interest in clinical medicine and discovered that her new school had programs geared towards secondary education and careers. She is now graduating with Honors, is already a liscensed CNA, and will be going to college in the fall. Some father's can't wait 'til they don't have to pay child support anymore, I am now at a stage where I dread the fact that she won't need me anymore. But today, I am the happiest Dad in the world!!!

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