Comments on: Out of practice http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:10:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10847 Atomictumor Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:15:04 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10847 Whooo-- wee Sounds like somebodys found the anger phase? Whooo– wee
Sounds like somebodys found the anger phase?

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10848 Atomictumor Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:16:07 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10848 And, uh, this is a general complaint. Nobody take this personally, now. And, uh, this is a general complaint. Nobody take this personally, now.

]]> By: melissa pacetti http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10851 melissa pacetti Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:31:46 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10851 people gave me $ to pay rent for a few months, gave me $ to live off of, i guess b/c we're so young, mid 20's or whatever they think we don't know how to manage it. i had been a single mom before i married paul, so yeah, i can totally see what u r saying. you'll let lots of things go in one ear and out the other. BELIEVE ME- people WILL piss you off with their words of "wisdom"..................... that will soon pass too!!!!!!!! hang in there. fish people gave me $ to pay rent for a few months, gave me $ to live off of, i guess b/c we’re so young, mid 20’s or whatever they think we don’t know how to manage it. i had been a single mom before i married paul, so yeah, i can totally see what u r saying. you’ll let lots of things go in one ear and out the other. BELIEVE ME- people WILL piss you off with their words of “wisdom”………………… that will soon pass too!!!!!!!! hang in there. fish

]]> By: Becki http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10852 Becki Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:33:14 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10852 No advice, good or bad, here--just thinking of you and wanted you to know it. No advice, good or bad, here–just thinking of you and wanted you to know it.

]]> By: Nodbob http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10853 Nodbob Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:33:55 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10853 Did you mean to look like Mike-D or somebody in your picture this A.M.?? So whatcha-watcha-whatcha want? I thought you captured the look alright... Did you mean to look like Mike-D or somebody in your picture this A.M.??
So whatcha-watcha-whatcha want? I thought you captured the look alright…

]]> By: Bullet http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10854 Bullet Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:40:13 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10854 Dude, I had to do a double take. You look like a big-headed version of Biscuit. Dude, I had to do a double take. You look like a big-headed version of Biscuit.

]]> By: Joel http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10856 Joel Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:45:13 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10856 What make of guitar? What make of guitar?

]]> By: Mee http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10858 Mee Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:47:26 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10858 AT, I have only talked with you a couple times but the times I have talked to you have led me to believe you are a very strong, intelligent man and I have complete confidence in you making all the right decisions. AT,
I have only talked with you a couple times but the times I have talked to you have led me to believe you are a very strong, intelligent man and I have complete confidence in you making all the right decisions.

]]> By: Nodbob http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10861 Nodbob Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:52:44 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10861 Did you say a 'big-headed version of biscut?' That's pretty dang funny. AT, now not that I'm telling you what to do, but I say you take ol' bullet downtown, if you know what I mean. Did you say a ‘big-headed version of biscut?’ That’s pretty dang funny.
AT, now not that I’m telling you what to do, but I say you take ol’ bullet downtown, if you know what I mean.

]]> By: Ericka Erwin http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10864 Ericka Erwin Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:57:04 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10864 Honestly, I don't think those boys could have a better dad. They are very lucky. Honestly, I don’t think those boys could have a better dad. They are very lucky.

]]> By: jenwright http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10865 jenwright Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:11:36 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10865 I'm sensing feelings of anger coming from you, AT. Why don't you come on over, have a seat on my couch, and we can talk through this together. I'll tell you what to do with your money, what to do with your kids, and what to do with your sense of humor, because you're obviously incapable of making decisions right now. That's what controlling little sisters are for, right? I’m sensing feelings of anger coming from you, AT. Why don’t you come on over, have a seat on my couch, and we can talk through this together. I’ll tell you what to do with your money, what to do with your kids, and what to do with your sense of humor, because you’re obviously incapable of making decisions right now. That’s what controlling little sisters are for, right?

]]> By: Kate http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10867 Kate Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:19:33 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10867 Well, *I* think that first of all you should... Kidding, kidding. People can't seem to help themselves, they offer advice regardless of how sternly you stare and them or how politely you brush them off and then back over them in your car. I wish selective deafness for you. Well, *I* think that first of all you should…

Kidding, kidding.

People can’t seem to help themselves, they offer advice regardless of how sternly you stare and them or how politely you brush them off and then back over them in your car. I wish selective deafness for you.

]]> By: califdudes http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10869 califdudes Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:21:44 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10869 Control freaks rule the world. I should know, being one and all. I think we can all tell from your writings that you are strong and doing fine. It all seems appropriate, IMHO. Just wanted to say good morning. Off to work now. Vickie Control freaks rule the world. I should know, being one and all. I think we can all tell from your writings that you are strong and doing fine. It all seems appropriate, IMHO. Just wanted to say good morning. Off to work now.
Vickie

]]> By: Dawn Hatmaker http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10870 Dawn Hatmaker Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:22:21 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10870 Hey....I saw this http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com thought of you, don't really know why. If it doesn't pull up exactly as I wanted it to go to the one about domino's. Check out the snake smuggler too. It is too funny. Hey….I saw this http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com thought of you, don’t really know why. If it doesn’t pull up exactly as I wanted it to go to the one about domino’s. Check out the snake smuggler too. It is too funny.

]]> By: Vol Abroad http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10871 Vol Abroad Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:28:13 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10871 I don't have any advice - except people will tell you all kinds of stuff 'cause they don't know what else to say. Anyway, I'm so sorry for what's happened to BJ and to you and your boys. I don’t have any advice - except people will tell you all kinds of stuff ’cause they don’t know what else to say.

Anyway, I’m so sorry for what’s happened to BJ and to you and your boys.

]]> By: Heather http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10872 Heather Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:28:44 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10872 I'm a stranger, a widow at 28, with well intentioned assvice, I'm sorry. WidowNet helps when humor gives way. http://www.widownet.org/wnbb2/ I’m a stranger, a widow at 28, with well intentioned assvice, I’m sorry.

WidowNet helps when humor gives way. http://www.widownet.org/wnbb2/

]]> By: Brian Friesen aka fre0n http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10873 Brian Friesen aka fre0n Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:28:47 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10873 Ya, I'm out of practice too. I've been wanting to play the "Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy" song, since BJ was the one who patiently transcribed the lyrics for me ("I told you I'd do it, but you didn't believe me. WHY didn't you believe me?") by watching the Ren and Stimpy episode over and over. I can remember G, about 3 or 4 years old, dancing to me playing and singing it, those many years ago, when we were neighbors in the projects. (I've still got the transcribed lyrics, think I'll dig 'em up tonight and attempt HHJJ tonight on my 12 string...) Ya, I’m out of practice too. I’ve been wanting to play the “Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy” song, since BJ was the one who patiently transcribed the lyrics for me (”I told you I’d do it, but you didn’t believe me. WHY didn’t you believe me?”) by watching the Ren and Stimpy episode over and over. I can remember G, about 3 or 4 years old, dancing to me playing and singing it, those many years ago, when we were neighbors in the projects. (I’ve still got the transcribed lyrics, think I’ll dig ‘em up tonight and attempt HHJJ tonight on my 12 string…)

]]> By: Allisone http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10874 Allisone Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:33:31 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10874 I took it personally. Okay, I'm full of crap - you know I didn't. I guess it is easier from my perspective. I just assume that you will handle things to the best of your ability. If you were to mess up, It wouldn't be anything major, and you're allowed to find your own way. My job is support, dude. I took it personally.
Okay, I’m full of crap - you know I didn’t.
I guess it is easier from my perspective. I just assume that you will handle things to the best of your ability. If you were to mess up, It wouldn’t be anything major, and you’re allowed to find your own way.

My job is support, dude.

]]> By: missy http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10876 missy Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:44:27 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10876 I was in high school when my dad died (he was a teacher there). Since all of my teachers were "friends" with my dad, they decided they needed to play daddy for me. I started dropping out of each class where a teacher would say, "Now is that what your dad would want you to do?" "Screw you! You ate lunch with my dad 5 days a week and you think you know what he wanted from me?" I now know that they all had the best of intentions, but I was a rebelious teenager who had very personal memories of her father. I didn't feel like sharing everything with all of the teachers at my high school. They didn't know how I felt! Just like most of us here have no idea how you are feeling right now. Go ahead and vent, we're still here. I was in high school when my dad died (he was a teacher there). Since all of my teachers were “friends” with my dad, they decided they needed to play daddy for me. I started dropping out of each class where a teacher would say, “Now is that what your dad would want you to do?”

“Screw you! You ate lunch with my dad 5 days a week and you think you know what he wanted from me?” I now know that they all had the best of intentions, but I was a rebelious teenager who had very personal memories of her father. I didn’t feel like sharing everything with all of the teachers at my high school.

They didn’t know how I felt! Just like most of us here have no idea how you are feeling right now. Go ahead and vent, we’re still here.

]]> By: Meredith http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10891 Meredith Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:22:42 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10891 I know when my parents died I had advice on the little things like "oh you need to eat now" or "you need to go and look at the body to make it more real for you" or "don't sell any furniture yet" or "you're gonna have a breakdown soon and you need too" and on and on and on. Not big advice, but small and irritating advice. It gets uber-annoying, I know. Hang in there. Venting helps. I'm a big believer in venting. I didn't do it enough after my dad died and I ended up realllllllly angry. Do what you need to do. I know when my parents died I had advice on the little things like “oh you need to eat now” or “you need to go and look at the body to make it more real for you” or “don’t sell any furniture yet” or “you’re gonna have a breakdown soon and you need too” and on and on and on. Not big advice, but small and irritating advice. It gets uber-annoying, I know.

Hang in there. Venting helps. I’m a big believer in venting. I didn’t do it enough after my dad died and I ended up realllllllly angry. Do what you need to do.

]]> By: daco http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10892 daco Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:24:46 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10892 " Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter don't mind, and those that mind, don't matter." Dr. Seuss ” Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter don’t mind, and those that mind, don’t matter.”

Dr. Seuss

]]> By: Jean http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10896 Jean Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:34:54 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10896 Yep, vent a plenty, dude. I'm a stranger so you can't piss me off (unless you start talking about how much strangers suck - d'oh! ;)) You know, actually, talking to objective folks - whose feelings I didn't really need to worry about, since we lived in different towns and would likely not meet - really helped when I hit a bad patch a few years back (dad died, lost job, moved to new town sans friends, etc). The Internets rule. Glad you're taking advantage of that stellar fact... Yep, vent a plenty, dude. I’m a stranger so you can’t piss me off (unless you start talking about how much strangers suck - d’oh! ;))

You know, actually, talking to objective folks - whose feelings I didn’t really need to worry about, since we lived in different towns and would likely not meet - really helped when I hit a bad patch a few years back (dad died, lost job, moved to new town sans friends, etc). The Internets rule. Glad you’re taking advantage of that stellar fact…

]]> By: Bullet http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10898 Bullet Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:42:08 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10898 Uhmm....okay, so I have to ask...Heather, did you intend to put "assvice?" Maybe I missed something, but that's pretty funny. And yeah, I'm ok with going downtown. Oh, I'll go downtown all day long. What? Uhmm….okay, so I have to ask…Heather, did you intend to put “assvice?” Maybe I missed something, but that’s pretty funny.
And yeah, I’m ok with going downtown. Oh, I’ll go downtown all day long. What?

]]> By: Deb http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10900 Deb Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:48:10 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10900 I KNOW exactly where you are coming from. I'm 41 years old and still have this battle with my mother. She's intent on telling me how I should feel and when I should feel it. What I really want to tell her is, "Back off! I feel what I feel and when I want your help by gawd I'll ask for it but right now just leave me aloneIamnotyouandyouhavenotrighttotellmewhat'sinmyheartandinmyhead" Complete with face turing red, spit flying, and smoke boiling from the ears. Oh and Dr. Seuss totally rocks! I KNOW exactly where you are coming from. I’m 41 years old and still have this battle with my mother. She’s intent on telling me how I should feel and when I should feel it. What I really want to tell her is, “Back off! I feel what I feel and when I want your help by gawd I’ll ask for it but right now just leave me aloneIamnotyouandyouhavenotrighttotellmewhat’sinmyheartandinmyhead”
Complete with face turing red, spit flying, and smoke boiling from the ears.

Oh and Dr. Seuss totally rocks!

]]> By: Jacket http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10905 Jacket Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:07:25 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10905 AT, Do what is good for you and your boys based on your judgement. It is your responsibility alone. You will want the best for them and yourself. Through this whole situation I have followed it closely and realized you are pretty level headed in times of crisis. If you make a mistake, so what? A mistake in somebody else's eyes may have been just what the Dr. ordered for you and yours. Take the responsibility for the decisions and let it go with the nay sayers, it is not their problem. Been there, done that, and believe me you can do it just fine. It appears you have so far, don't think that will change. The best way to determine what someone will do is by their history. Yours in this crisis is in good shape. AT,

Do what is good for you and your boys based on your judgement. It is your responsibility alone. You will want the best for them and yourself. Through this whole situation I have followed it closely and realized you are pretty level headed in times of crisis. If you make a mistake, so what? A mistake in somebody else’s eyes may have been just what the Dr. ordered for you and yours.

Take the responsibility for the decisions and let it go with the nay sayers, it is not their problem.

Been there, done that, and believe me you can do it just fine. It appears you have so far, don’t think that will change. The best way to determine what someone will do is by their history. Yours in this crisis is in good shape.

]]> By: Nodbob http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10922 Nodbob Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:47:02 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10922 Well Bullet, you better pack'ye a sack lunch 'cause you'll be there for a while. That and good call on assvice, high five. Well Bullet, you better pack’ye a sack lunch ’cause you’ll be there for a while.
That and good call on assvice, high five.

]]> By: VA Bluebelle http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10926 VA Bluebelle Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:08:11 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10926 Assvice is Amy 's (Amalah.com) very accurate rendition of advice. I'm sure she loves that it is being used appropriately! Assvice is Amy ’s (Amalah.com) very accurate rendition of advice.
I’m sure she loves that it is being used appropriately!

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10930 Atomictumor Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:33:23 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10930 Ha... Bullet and Nodbob thought they were being clever... Thanks for popping their bubble, VA Bluebelle! Ha…
Bullet and Nodbob thought they were being clever…
Thanks for popping their bubble, VA Bluebelle!

]]> By: Nodbob http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10932 Nodbob Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:58:40 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10932 I'm not trying to make any kind of point, just the word has 'ass' in it. Sorta like assimilation, or even better analogy. Yea, It doesn't take much to amuse me. Besides, Bullet started it. I’m not trying to make any kind of point, just the word has ‘ass’ in it. Sorta like assimilation, or even better analogy. Yea, It doesn’t take much to amuse me. Besides, Bullet started it.

]]> By: Bullet http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10952 Bullet Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:53:09 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10952 I was just seeing if she meant to put it, that's all. I take back all my laughs. Not funny if it's intentional. My mistake. [tips hat and heads off into the wild blue yonder] I was just seeing if she meant to put it, that’s all. I take back all my laughs. Not funny if it’s intentional. My mistake. [tips hat and heads off into the wild blue yonder]

]]> By: jen http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10967 jen Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:13:09 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-10967 Youve got a good sense of humour man :) and by the way I like how you write you got a talent there shame it took this for us to notice it Youve got a good sense of humour man :)
and by the way I like how you write you got a talent there shame it took this for us to notice it

]]> By: Heather http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-11045 Heather Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:48:34 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-11045 Yep, assvice on purpose. I know Atomictumor has too many people talking in his ear right now, and that as a stranger my advice - no matter how well intentioned isn't needed or wanted right now. I know that because I've lived it. At the same time, I want to offer an easy road to a community that understands a greater percentage of his experience just in case it is ever wanted. And yeah, I found this through amalah. Yep, assvice on purpose. I know Atomictumor has too many people talking in his ear right now, and that as a stranger my advice - no matter how well intentioned isn’t needed or wanted right now. I know that because I’ve lived it. At the same time, I want to offer an easy road to a community that understands a greater percentage of his experience just in case it is ever wanted.

And yeah, I found this through amalah.

]]> By: Angie http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-11095 Angie Wed, 22 Nov 2006 03:32:32 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-11095 I think "assvice" actually originates with Getupgrrl, author of the dearly missed Chez Mizcarriage blog. I know Amy used to comment there occasionally. I think “assvice” actually originates with Getupgrrl, author of the dearly missed Chez Mizcarriage blog. I know Amy used to comment there occasionally.

]]> By: AT http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-11099 AT Wed, 22 Nov 2006 03:47:35 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-11099 See, I dunno now, I think the advice of a stranger is as valid (if not more so) than somebody who knows me. Thanks, Heather, and the rest of you See, I dunno now, I think the advice of a stranger is as valid (if not more so) than somebody who knows me. Thanks, Heather, and the rest of you

]]> By: NOF http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-11348 NOF Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:47:42 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/21/out-of-practice/#comment-11348 AT - people are going to say what they want to say when you open your world to them. Stay true to yourself and your family. Don't even try to please or accommodate or pacify all these people out here in cyberland. But do try to remember that most are only trying to help you find your way, in their good intention sort of way. Mostly, they are just in cyberland and can't control your mind or actions! And if they try to - well, you seem to have a good handle on how to handle them! : ) Les AT - people are going to say what they want to say when you open your world to them. Stay true to yourself and your family. Don’t even try to please or accommodate or pacify all these people out here in cyberland. But do try to remember that most are only trying to help you find your way, in their good intention sort of way. Mostly, they are just in cyberland and can’t control your mind or actions! And if they try to - well, you seem to have a good handle on how to handle them! : ) Les

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