tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post8984535859918931891..comments2023-09-30T08:39:34.606-07:00Comments on The NL Wife - Mrs. Chako's Side of the Story: Worth a Response?The NL Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821568106301602442noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-61554985880960660352010-11-12T06:57:56.001-08:002010-11-12T06:57:56.001-08:00My better half won't get on facebook just beca...My better half won't get on facebook just because the things and people she probably would complain about are all her family so in her mind what's the point. <br /><br />I too came from a similar background. I don't think we were as bad off as you were during my childhood, but I know we definitely were on the lower-end of middle class for sure. <br /><br />I myself worked hard to get into a good college using scholarships and financial aid. It amazed me what my family lived on when I saw my financial aid papers. <br /><br />My life experiences made me stronger. So now I am in the upper middle class and it was because of hard work. Yes life for everyone sucks at times and everyone can complain some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-64266844763959945452010-11-11T07:37:26.310-08:002010-11-11T07:37:26.310-08:00Oooh you said Panties.. all is forgiven!Oooh you said Panties.. all is forgiven!SirFWALGManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310209706844541719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-63962600003194568342010-11-10T15:37:21.575-08:002010-11-10T15:37:21.575-08:00Only on Wednesday, Schaubs. Or on days I like to ...Only on Wednesday, Schaubs. Or on days I like to add a little challenge to the agenda.The NL Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821568106301602442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-8634872149848381132010-11-10T15:25:33.828-08:002010-11-10T15:25:33.828-08:00You wear panties?
I agree, if you had just writ...You wear panties? <br /><br /><br />I agree, if you had just written "damn baby sitter can't make it today"<br /><br />no one would have said a word.Schaubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18022476308776632194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-68066842029435319672010-11-10T14:46:27.404-08:002010-11-10T14:46:27.404-08:00Lightning, don't tell my husband, but I person...Lightning, don't tell my husband, but I personally think the number of cars he possesses is completely unnecessary and shi-shi.<br /><br />Tomorrow I'm going to post how we're eating oatmeal, washing my panties by hand in the sink, and going dumpster-diving for our Hanukah presents. <br /><br />:)The NL Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821568106301602442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-48823774683146499932010-11-10T14:43:12.381-08:002010-11-10T14:43:12.381-08:00"And doc only got a car because his other one..."And doc only got a car because his other one is paid off."<br /><br />Oops - don't post this on facebook or more shi-shi might fly!lightning36https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641629003610446976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-83262617016924076512010-11-10T13:56:34.949-08:002010-11-10T13:56:34.949-08:00Points taken Ken, which is why I took the high roa...Points taken Ken, which is why I took the high road and didn't respond (on Facebook anyway). Clearly something must be going on in his personal life to cause him to a big thing of something so insignificant. <br /><br />I love the word "shi-shi" . . . although why is it French words sound shi-shi, but if I call her a babysitter, she sounds totally proleterian? <br /><br />By now you guys should know me . . . even my baby sitter is the low cost option! And doc only got a car because his other one is paid off.<br /><br />And except for that ridiculous pair of shoes my husband bought I'm quite proud of the fact that in my array of shoes, there is an enormously high concentration of shoes that were obtained from the 50-80% clearance rack and cost less than $25 per pair.<br /><br />How else do you think I can afford to pay for fancy French babysitting services?The NL Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821568106301602442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-18099241489288722312010-11-10T12:38:53.976-08:002010-11-10T12:38:53.976-08:00Well, I did elude to the Au whatchamacallit and Li...Well, I did elude to the Au whatchamacallit and Lightning fleshed out my meaning. You correct the misunderstand as an accounting professional. But, it is kinda she-she.<br /><br />I know who you are and where you came from -- you've honestly shared that. I also recall your views of your brother and his very different approach to success. You aren't insensitive; you're just you.<br /><br />That means a highly successful professional and, reading between the lines, you are killing the new job and adding success. I like you and others should.<br /><br />But, others can also see the shoes and cars as lauding. I say it is your joy for life -- avoiding Frencifying the term.<br /><br />You both respond to everybody as equals. I've certainly experience that. His remark was totally uncalled for but understandable under the circumstances. That doesn't make him right but it explains it in a way that doesn't call for retribution.KenPhttp://www.pokerperambulation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-49138204046747264192010-11-10T12:09:14.875-08:002010-11-10T12:09:14.875-08:00Ya you insensitive married people always flaunting...Ya you insensitive married people always flaunting your awesome love in my face! Shame Shame Shame! ;).SirFWALGManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310209706844541719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-42558085671805285902010-11-10T11:43:38.160-08:002010-11-10T11:43:38.160-08:00I am so off my game.
I saw Facebook comment yeste...I am so off my game.<br /><br />I saw Facebook comment yesterday and I failed to try to trigger a facebook skirmish.<br /><br />Should we also refrain from comments indicating a happy relationship with our spouses to be sensitive to waffles?<br /><br />Avoid wishing Happy Birthday to be sensitive to Lightning's and Ken's age?Bayne_Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00102763865455445325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-68877016254597095422010-11-10T11:43:27.830-08:002010-11-10T11:43:27.830-08:00The other interesting thing is that an au pair cos...The other interesting thing is that an au pair costs the same (or less) than daycare or after school care, which is a staple in a two-career family (or to a single parent) and is essentially a cost of having a job.<br /><br />So if I had said "my daycare is closed" would that have been less pretentious, even if it cost more?The NL Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821568106301602442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-33785167117711687502010-11-10T10:59:24.964-08:002010-11-10T10:59:24.964-08:00The other point is that the original post was on F...The other point is that the original post was on Facebook, which is theoretically just friends and family. If we have to "take care" of what we say around them, there's a problem. <br /><br />-DrCDrChakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408654385168201338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-13357886560439381902010-11-10T10:56:08.692-08:002010-11-10T10:56:08.692-08:00Interesting thought, Lightening. I hadn't cons...Interesting thought, Lightening. I hadn't considered that, especially since au pairs cost about 1/3 what a nanny costs.<br /><br />-DrCDrChakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408654385168201338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-59447049711902157922010-11-10T10:54:13.497-08:002010-11-10T10:54:13.497-08:00And is KenP turning into a post whore?
Muhaha : ...And is KenP turning into a post whore?<br /><br />Muhaha : o )lightning36https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641629003610446976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-15242765592796574232010-11-10T10:51:54.992-08:002010-11-10T10:51:54.992-08:00I wonder if perhaps the term "au pair" i...I wonder if perhaps the term "au pair" is most of the problem?<br /><br />I am reminded of a time many years ago when the wife of a new physician who moved into town was lamenting how difficult of a time she was having because she could not decide which country club she and her hubby would join. : o )<br /><br />Terms like au pair (and yeah -- Ferrari!) are usually associated with financial success. Sling these terms around some of the less affluent and you will probably get a comment or two similar to what you received.<br /><br />People should never have to feel awkward for success they they have earned through hard work.<br /><br />How to respond? Good question. I guess maybe whichever way might mitigate additional drama?lightning36https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641629003610446976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-70657832223257280182010-11-10T09:05:00.683-08:002010-11-10T09:05:00.683-08:00I've always been in the "if you earn it, ...I've always been in the "if you earn it, you choose how to spend it" group.<br /><br />Petty jealousy about money shows someone who values money too much.<br /><br />I would be one of those paycheck-to-paycheck people, but because I took on a second job (and not horrible at playing poker) I have the cash to join bloggers in different states on a whim. It's not an Au Pair but I'll take dressing a Packer fan up in Vikings gear any day (except this year grrrrr)!<br /><br />If that commentor wants an Au Pair, go earn one. I wanted job security and CPA cerification so I went back to school despite two kids and two jobs.<br /><br />Effort may not give you everything, but it WILL give you a chance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069654181152145893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-51187283302608666182010-11-10T08:24:30.519-08:002010-11-10T08:24:30.519-08:00As the person-most-feared-to-start-the-facebook-fi...As the person-most-feared-to-start-the-facebook-fight I have to say that I knew immediately that your comment was tongue-in-cheek. And now I will give one final plug to my favorite Dr. Maslow and his Heirarchy of Needs. They teach it to us in Officer Training School and I would recommend it as reading to anyone. Hooah. I love you sis! And if I ever become homeless, you can hire me as your Au Pair. Well, now that the boys are not in diapers at least.The Sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13791985039561584580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-32553836963972287672010-11-10T07:18:23.064-08:002010-11-10T07:18:23.064-08:00Ignoring your obvious spelling errors, Ken, never ...Ignoring your obvious spelling errors, Ken, never for a moment should you ever think that I'm not very happy to be sitting here with this "problem set" vs. the one my parents had. Even my job loss worked out better than I could have imagined. Fortunate indeed. <br /><br />Maybe I was under the delusion that of all the people in the world who needed a public reminder of their insensitivities to the rest of the world, I wasn't at the top of that list this week.<br /><br />How wrong (and insensitive) I was.The NL Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821568106301602442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-55433453065633313142010-11-10T05:47:06.727-08:002010-11-10T05:47:06.727-08:00Au Pairs are godsent angels from heaven.. except m...Au Pairs are godsent angels from heaven.. except my mongloid one I hate.. but the last one was pretty good.. See I even run bad in the Au Pair department.<br /><br />Now I am depressed. Thanks you insensitive person you!SirFWALGManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310209706844541719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-84603535175805173222010-11-10T05:46:09.384-08:002010-11-10T05:46:09.384-08:00I don't like the argument of "there's...I don't like the argument of "there's always someone less fortunate than you" because unless you're the one person at the top of the heap, "there's always someone MORE fortunate than you."<br /><br />So really, you should lament more about the shoes you don't have and the Doc should complain a bit more about his USED Ferrari. :)<br /><br />I'll be making a post about how I'm neither Mr. Olympia nor Bruce Jenner.BadBloodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704097734195581968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-38001097203193249072010-11-10T01:31:40.601-08:002010-11-10T01:31:40.601-08:00OMG another typo
I'm outta here.OMG another typo<br /><br />I'm outta here.KenPhttp://www.pokerperambulation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-15638470289255103952010-11-10T01:27:39.196-08:002010-11-10T01:27:39.196-08:00And, I'd pay good money to see Doc whip his ba...And, I'd pay good money to see Doc whip his backside with a wood stove.KenPhttp://www.pokerperambulation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-41955015558106486172010-11-10T01:26:01.821-08:002010-11-10T01:26:01.821-08:00Damn, I wish there was an editor for this.
Now yo...Damn, I wish there was an editor for this.<br /><br />Now you'll be making fun of my typos.<br /><br />:)-KenPhttp://www.pokerperambulation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-89070555111615762822010-11-10T01:22:50.786-08:002010-11-10T01:22:50.786-08:00Well, if we do all the demographics and then sort,...Well, if we do all the demographics and then sort, you may not be Ivory but you float fairly close to the top. Others who maybe put in as much effort with their capabilities have a right to be a bit envious. I'll give the guy some credit for voicing his.<br /><br />When you went the the au whatever (even the word...) problems in WA, I think a number of us snickered over your problem set.<br /><br />We all start out with some dreams. You guys pretty much got yours. I easily applaud that but I an old guy without the day to day of worrying about the kid needing shoes.<br /><br />I think he just came at "count your blessing" from another obvious tack.KenPhttp://www.pokerperambulation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084742484069670400.post-8121495108729718182010-11-09T23:13:05.706-08:002010-11-09T23:13:05.706-08:00You're beyond insensitive. You're just so...You're beyond insensitive. You're just socially ridiculous. Might as well just post that you wipe your butt with Ben Franklins.The NL Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821568106301602442noreply@blogger.com