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[deedub]

Judy I have friends whose three kids, all under nine, always call them by their christian names. They might occasionally use 'mummy' but I have NEVER heard them call their dad anything other than his christian name.... weird.

[judydawn]

That's even worse for youngsters like that deedub.

[fundj&e]

Judy I have friends whose three kids, all under nine, always call them by their christian names. They might occasionally use 'mummy' but I have NEVER heard them call their dad anything other than his christian name.... weird.

a quick back hander to the neck would fix that problem 

[gertbysea]

Little boys take a long time to mature, Cookie!

My DH is nearly 83 so when does this happen ??

Gert

[Frozzie]

Then there are adult kids who call their Mother by her christian name - go figure   I wouldn't like my kids to do that to me - I love the word Mum and now of course Grandma is even more special.

My ds started to call me by my Christian name.. Well did hé get an earfull.. Told him im his mum and hé Will call me that and that only hé and dd  get to call me mummy in thé whole world... After that he didn't try to call me by my first name again...

[meganjane]

I was referring to Cookies computer. I'm using tapatalk and forgot to load the next few pages, so my comments were relevant about 3 pages ago!

I hate it when I let people in from a driveway or street when at stop lights and they don't acknowledge the courtesy.

I hate poor grammar and spelling on signs in shops. I particularly loathe it when I see apostrophes popping up all over the place on signs in the veggie section of shops.  Tomato's, potato's etc

[Delightful Den]

I am not particularly fast what I am called. In fact I prefer being called Dennis rather than Mr or Uncle.  My kids call me Dad mostly though occasionally they will call me by my first name or some nickname.

I have friends whose 3 children only call them by their christian names They also call their grandparent by their christian names. I guess it all depends on what you were raised with as normal. 

I don't believe being called Mr or Mrs instills respect. I feel that respect is earned by your actions and how you treat people.

[cookie1]

Little boys take a long time to mature, Cookie!

My DH is nearly 83 so when does this happen ??

Gert

Very soon I would hope.

[nazar]

l hate THEIFS

l had the best news yesturday ,  on the 6th feb we had to send our son ipad away to be fixed as it had a fault with a program.
  we had only had it 2 weeks  we posted it with australia post  

and the ipad never reached it destination, upon us inquiring we were told that the item reached the post office, but the van was stolen on the way from the P.O. to it's destination.....

the company ofter us anther one free of charge , we told them we had it insured with aus post  they said dont worry . it is unfornated of what has happen to you and we would like to give it to you

 we are  so greatful for such a generous offer

the police have the van but our ipad was never found . so now we begin to get the money from aussie post  so we can send it to the company

[judydawn]

How's your luck nazar - what are the odds of the delivery van being stolen   Glad to hear there is a good outcome though.

[CreamPuff63]

I sympathise with you nazar but forunately in this case its not a question of your honesty that is under question which it would have been if the van hadn't been stolen. Every night the Oz news gets worse with more and more violence and it seems to be a drug related issue. Maybe we should have an "Alcatraz" type island where all these criminals can be separated from mainstream society and dry out/undergo rehab until their addictions and issues have been sorted out before they can come back to the mainland (and as punishment - no visitors). I'm sick of these parasites.

[andiesenji]

In southern California we have a problem with crooks, mostly addicts, stealing copper wire and pipe from new construction, but also from established businesses and homes.  Yesterday morning 300 feet of copper cable for phone lines in the Devore area,  was stolen and caused loss of service to  many households and to the animal shelter. 

A few weeks ago one thief was electrocuted while trying to steal copper from a power company switching vault. 

It's as difficult to catch these people (unless they do something really stupid) as it is those who steal mail and there have been a number of those, usually on the first of the month, when Social Security checks are delivered. 
Some towns have passed laws requiring scrap dealers to have security cameras and get clear, identifiable photos of every person who brings in scrap for sale.

A few years ago I had to get a new furnace because sometime during the summer, someone broke into the outside service hatch to the furnace and removed the brass burners, a large chunk of metal.  I didn't know until the service came to prep the furnace for winter use and found the hinges on one side of the door were only held on by loose nails.  Now the hatch is steel and has secured covered hinges and a lock that can't be cut with bolt cutters.  At least my homeowners insurance paid for the new furnace and door.

[Delightful Den]

Anduesenji what part of Southern Cal are you in? I used to live in Vista on the inland side  of Camp Pendelton. My great aunt and some distant cousins still live in Downey (south of LA). I here how bad crime is there but never realized it had gotten to that level. 

[andiesenji]

Anduesenji what part of Southern Cal are you in? I used to live in Vista on the inland side  of Camp Pendelton. My great aunt and some distant cousins still live in Downey (south of LA). I here how bad crime is there but never realized it had gotten to that level. 

I'm just outside Lancaster, just 9 miles from Edwards AFB where the shuttle used to land and where there is always testing of new aircraft.  Lots of sonic booms.
I've a friend who lives near Vista, has an avocado grove. 

There are just too many people who are willing to prey on others and the copper thefts (and other metals) are so egregious.  Many bronze plaques from veteran's graves have been stolen from several cemeteries in the L.A. area.  How low can one go to do this kind of act.  And why don't the scrap dealers refuse to accept this stuff? 

[Cuilidh]

Andie, sadly there will ALWAYS be someone willing to go lower just to make a dollar.  Many years ago we were backpacking around in southern Africa and many people were selling decorative copper bracelets - the copper had come from power cables that had been 'acquired' from various sources and this was causing havoc with the local utilities.  As they say, there is nothing new under the sun, but stealing the bronze plaques off veteran's graves is, simply, tragic.