Alloy42

@Alloy42 (372)

United States • Age 57

Joined myLot 20 years ago

All things in moderation... even moderation.

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Sleeping Baby / Best Parent moments

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 10 Sep 08

It is wonderful to have your little one fall asleep on your chest. Right now I am sitting here typing this with my 5-month-old snoring lightly across my chest and belly. Such a sweet child. I am just really enjoying this moment...

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Consignment Sales

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 10 Sep 08

My wife has started shopping at and participating in consignment sales. It is taking up a good portion o four living room. I am sure we are not the only ones to go through this. Suggestions on organizing?

Baking Bacon

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 10 Sep 08

My wife is majorly paranoid about food that isn't precooked before it gets to our home. So lately to make sure that the bacon is all the way done and because we all like it crispy, I have been putting the bacon in a broiler pan...

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The 1950's Woman...

twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 26 Aug 08

Women of the 1950’s were strong women. They handled the kids, the house, meals, laundry, dressed in dresses and pumps and still had time to greet their Hubby at the door with a cocktail. My Moms grandma was something like that....

pumps

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Alloy42 Back then women were also given hysterectomies as a treatment for hysteria, many had nervous breakdowns, and many more were on lithium. The modern image of the 1950s women comes from Hollywood and doesn't mention the Rosie Riveters who suddenly had to go...

10 Sep 08

i just accidentally a coca-cola bottle, is this bad?

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 10 Sep 08

Before you get caught by it too: http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/189/1218062796760xd1.jpg

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Alloy42 Did you read the conversation behind the link?

10 Sep 08

i just accidentally a coca-cola bottle, is this bad?

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 10 Sep 08

Before you get caught by it too: http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/189/1218062796760xd1.jpg

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - In THAT order

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 15 Aug 08

Some of this may be preaching to the choir here, but I am constantly amazed by the number of people who aren't aware of the affects their lifestyles have on the environment. 1. Reduce - THE most IMPORTANT thing. The less you...

Green Religion

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 15 Aug 08

So whether your religion actively preaches environmentalism or just has a small line in Genesis naming you conservators of the earth, I have found most world religions actually do teach environmental responsibility. So then why do...

Getting your child`s attention

helpful_ideas @helpful_ideas (1620) • United States 2 Mar 08

So this subject came up in another discussion about spankings and I REALLY would like some advice or suggestions from other parents out there about getting the attention of a three-year-old. My son is usually a very good little...

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Alloy42 Actually we have both tried that. It worked at first and then he started ignoring us again. Maybe alternating whispering and water guns......sounds like the name of a book.

2 Mar 08

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Sensitive Subjects with Spouse

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 2 Mar 08

So my spouse wants to look good but gets upset when I point out little things that she could do to help look better. I understand it is a sensitive subject for her and I am trying to help her. So how do you go about...

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Hustle, bustle and taxes

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 2 Mar 08

My wife does the taxes every year. For some reason at that time of year is when SUDDENLY the whole mess of paperwork that has grown seemingly organically through the house, MUST be organized, all receipts found and put in order,...

Tax Time Chaos...

twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 1 Mar 08

It's that time of year again...at least it is for me. Any day now my Mom will call and ask me to come spend hours on end at her house helping her get her tax receipts together. I enter them into the pc and she prints out a list to...

filing system

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Alloy42 My wife does our taxes with what appears to be relative ease every year (though I know it is harder than she makes it look). We always get $3-6K back by using Turbotax and this year it is free for us (thankfully!) She does save every single receipt we`v...

2 Mar 08

DC Universe Online

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 23 Feb 08

Just curious what anyone has heard about it. Since Sony is developing it, I'm expecting good stuff.

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Alloy42 I don`t have any links yet but I`ll keep an ear out for it. If anyone posts something useful here, i`ll definitely let you know. I`m on the edge of my seat with anticipation.

2 Mar 08

Appreciation

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 2 Mar 08

For an unknown reason, with a particular set of my friends, each time they post about anything introspective, it strikes a cord within me and I begin thinking about aspects of life - self - relationships that I had previously not...

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should a 42 yr old woman get pregnant or not?

ruthinian @ruthinian (2309) • United States 22 Feb 08

I'm 42 yr old and just got married recently. I have no child of my own but I am raising a 6 yr. old autistic boy from my hubby's failed relationship. The boy is his third kid. The first two children (both girls, working and in a...

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Alloy42 Note: My wife posted this comment from my account because I forgot to log out. I am NOT female, sorry for any confusion. *takes mackerel to helpful_ideas's tush*

23 Feb 08

should a 42 yr old woman get pregnant or not?

ruthinian @ruthinian (2309) • United States 22 Feb 08

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Alloy42 If you really want to have another child, I'd say talk to your doctor. The risks are very high for mothers above 40 and get higher every year you wait. My best recommendation (as a high risk pregnant Momma myself), especially with your concerns over your...

23 Feb 08

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Do you think Batman will make an appearance on Smallville

artguy @artguy (1473) • United States 1 Jan 07

So many many of the DC Justice League characters have been on Smallville. Do you think Batman will make an appearance? There was a character that had mentioned getting back to Gotham. I was just wondering if that was a prelude to...

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Alloy42 That one I would schedule to sit down and watch. The meeting of Supes and Batman has always lead to interesting lines. Hope the writers take the time and effort to do it properly though. Glad the writers' strike is over.

23 Feb 08

DC Universe Online

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 23 Feb 08

Just curious what anyone has heard about it. Since Sony is developing it, I'm expecting good stuff.

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Leveling

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 28 Jan 07

I was wondering what the best way/ where the best places to level based on a certain kind of character? Or heck any really great leveling tips at all. For instance - The Hollows from level 12-15 for defenders is the best place...

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Alloy42 Thanks! I have always felt an aversion to using inspirations "what if they aren't there when I need them" but my wife is telling me the same thing you are. Thanks again.

23 Feb 08

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Natural Flea solutions?

Alloy42 @Alloy42 (372) • United States 12 Jun 07

We have an indoor cat who somehow has picked up fleas. He has a skin, being allergic to almost everything in the world, so we have to be rally careful about what we put on him. All natural products are preferred. Any...

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Alloy42 Thanks for the tip sunshine. Wish I had logged in and READ the answers (doh!). Eventually the fleas just went away on their own. It was very strange.

23 Feb 08