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    Cheap fun in the area

    in General Countywide News (archive)

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    I just created an Itinerary for a day of fun...

    Here's where we're going and the cost for me and two kids is only $40*

    If hubby goes it will be ~ $59!!

     

    1. Etowah Indian Mounds

    2. See Euharlee Covered Bridge (free)

    3. Booth Western Art Museum

    4. Bartow History Center

    5. Weinman Mineral Museum

    My costs may be different than yours ~ I have a teenager who may be considered an adult or student at different places

     

     

    Would these places hold the interest of a 5 and 3 year old boys?

    Need GOOD Pediactric Dentist please help

    in Internet Cafe

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    Thanks!! Is West Ga. across the rd from La Cosina(sp?) Mexican restaurant?

     

     

    If it is, my son went here 2x and did great. I didn't go in the first time, because I figured he would be a mess if I did. He did wonderful, came out with a huge smile and a toy (they give them a token to get something out of a machine on the way out.

    ok is it normal after getting shots

    in Archive of Four Legged Friendzy

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    Let me just tell you that I had a cat that we had in the basement when SIL came to visit. I found him in much the same condition, only he had no shots the day before. He was laying in his litterbox and I couldn't get him to get up. I picked him up and he howled. I rolled him over and noticed dried blood on his pee-pee. We were at emergency vet at 11:00 p.m. He ended up having a blocked urethra and if I hadn't found him when I did, his bladder would have burst and he would have died. He had crystals in there.

    could this really be?

    in Internet Cafe

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    I'm a little skeptical of the timing. If she hasn't been seen or heard from since last Wednesday, and her son says she "in the rug"......How can a baby that is less than 24 hours old be hers?

    It stinks that anyone is separated from their newborn!

     

     

    That is true. If she was in the rug, then that is not a good sign. The blood stained cleaned with bleach is not a good sign. Just terrible.

    could this really be?

    in Internet Cafe

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    I heard this morning that they think this baby is not from the missing woman. That is terrible. That poor little boy. Bad enough that something terrible happened to his mom, but he saw it. I sure hope he didn't see his father kill his mother especially.

     

    So sad

    Cheap fun in the area

    in General Countywide News (archive)

    Posted

    The playground at Clinton Nature Preserve in Douglasville is interesting. Not the usual playground stuff. Besides swings and regular playscapes, they have a climbing playscape that is probably for bigger kids. Has a climbing wall, jungle gym type playscape. All sorts of sensory things like sound tubes and zylophone, sand box, and spinning thingies. Then there is the preserve itself with all sorts of walking trails(with ripening blackberries at trail's edge. I'd go early in the morning for the playground since it is in the middle of a field that is surrounded by the track. It's on Ephesus Church Rd. off of Post Rd. a little south of I20.

     

    I think I have been there. That place was cool.

     

    Thanks again. I think we have enough to keep us busy for the week!!

    Anyone have experience with a Gambling Addict?

    in Internet Cafe

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    Thankfully it hasn't escalated to amounts that will cause us to lose our home, etc. It has been enough to hurt us because we live paycheck to paycheck. I did the whole close accounts, got in my name, etc but after a year, I thought it would be ok. and it has been, until that credit card came. I am taking his bank card back and checking his wallet for anything I might know about. He knows better than to pull money out by going to the bank. I am on several tmes a day and he would be nailed. And he works with cash every day, and has not spent that (i know this because I would have to get money out to cover if he had). I just think he saw we were in financial trouble and honestly thought he could win us enough to help out. Crazy in my opinion. But I am on his butt constantly. He is to start meetings again this week, he is in another room of the house. He realizes this is serious. I am not a whimpering mess like I was the last time. I guess in the back of my mind, I knew it would arise again because we just kind of let it go. And if he doesn't get help, continue to go to help, then he knows we will be over. He knows his family is on the line. He also knows about this situation because his father was a big time gambler and was always losing money and lying. None of us want him to become his father. Thanks for your help and advice. I am going to do some more research.

    Anyone have experience with a Gambling Addict?

    in Internet Cafe

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    This is a mind set and when you are in the zone you need to get back out. He made a mistake by giving in to temptation and he knew it. He wanted to get back so he would not get into trouble with you. So he kept sinking deeper. The more he got down the worst he felt and the more he wanted to get out of the hole so he would not let you down. Its a viscious cycle and not something everyone can understand.

     

    Get him to a counselor and let him learn how to cope with it once and for all. Its like smoking it will never go away, but you can learn to deal with it. The groups are okay and can help, but this may need a little more attention than you can get in a group.

     

    hth

     

    Thank you and that is exactly how he described it. I am checking around. Maybe I need to look into bringing some meeting some how into our area, instead of Cartersville and Atlanta. Last time I checked around, it was near impossible to find a counselor who dealt with gambling. But when he gets back in group, maybe they can refer us to someone.

    I really need some advice!

    in Internet Cafe

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    It is your job and your right to hold on tightly!! Sounds like she knows what to say to make you doubt yourself. When she is 18, you still have a say if she is living in your house!! Tell her to invite the boyfriend to your house. Shoot, when i was her age, I was allowed out one night a week. Remind her some parents don't let their kids do anything, especially not be with a boyfriend unsupervised.

    Cheap or Free things to do with kids- Atlanta area

    in Internet Cafe

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    Had a friend ask:

     

     

    Have a friend who is new to Atlanta and home with her kids for the summer.

    Her son is about five and she has a 1 year old.

    Wondering if you knew of any website that listed events (FREE or CHEAP ones) for kids.

     

    I am sure you all have some ideas. Thanks!

     

    (I told them about free movies and the park/beaches I was told about the other day, Snopes (?) and Tanner)

    Anyone have experience with a Gambling Addict?

    in Internet Cafe

    Posted

    Have you tried talking to this person? and telling them this is absolutely not tolerated anymore?

     

     

    Yep, done that the last time. I have tried everything, threats, pleads, etc. He went to meetings last time (about 1 1/2 years ago) and stopped. He said the desire wasn't there, but he also had no way of getting the monies. He has a checking credit card, not a debit so he can't pull any cash out. He can only do direct purchases. Because we were in some trouble, I told him to request a credit card we had cut up to have for emergencies. As soon as the card was in his hand (he has a pin on it) he went straight back to it. His reasoning... I knew we were in trouble with money and thought I could help us out. Instead he lost, got right back in the cycle, and kept losing trying to get back to square one. You should have seen his face when I told him that initial money he blew, would have covered us enough to keep us just above water. But instead, I got about the same amount in fees for bounced checks. The last time we went through this I was pregnant and was ready to just pack up and go. I just couldn't take it anymore and figured I would find a way to take care of me and the boys. Instead we both went to meetings. He went to his and I went for support. I learned alot during these meetings. I just couldn't/can't understand the draw of lottery crap and those slot machines, but learned that this addiction is the same as alcohol and drugs. It is something in the brain.

     

    I am just looking to see families that have gone through it, gone through the therapy, the ups and downs, etc etc. Did your family make it? Like I said, he is a good man, a great father in every other way. I don't think it is fair to just say screw it and go. I owe it to my family to make an effort and stand by him. And if that doesn't work, then I'll make the decision to leave.

    Anyone have experience with a Gambling Addict?

    in Internet Cafe

    Posted

    Sometimes you got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away, and know when to run.

     

    Jamie

     

     

    That is easier said then done when there are children involved. Like I said, I don't want to leave this man. I love him and he is wonderful in every other aspect. If I threw him away over one issue who's to say I wouldn't find a man with 100's of other issues instead?

    Has anyone else taken the Dave Ramsey Financial Seminar?

    in Internet Cafe

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    There was a church off of Ridge Road that was doing a course, I think it started June 1. I called a couple of times for info, and no one got back with me. I have some friends that SWEAR by this. They have paid off $10K in debt (mostly the new wife's debt) and saved a good amount. Of course, they have no kids....

     

    I also had a friend from a Baby website I used to frequent. I was complaining about our debt and lack of sticking to a budget and she went and bought his newest book and sent it to me. It is still sitting on the nightstand. I tell myself and DH that we need to read this, that it works... too many people telling me how good it is to not believe that. But do we take the time? NO we just continue to complain about our finances, or lack thereof.

     

    I will be hitting on these links!! Thanks

     

    Maybe we can form a group to do this together?? Any takers?

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