thefortunes

@thefortunes (2367)

Netherlands • Age 61

Joined myLot 19 years ago

"If we did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astound ourselves"

www.totally-useless.com

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About WHY I am not on MyLot lately

thefortunes @thefortunes (2367) • Netherlands 17 Oct 07

Dear friends, yesterday I did my best to respond to some of the discussions, but after having posted mine I had to close the computer and go to bed. I've been struggling with my health in the last week and I thought that I am...

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$800.00 for My Cats Operation today!

jennybianca @jennybianca (12912) • Australia 26 Sep 07

My 7 year old cat, has something embedded in her eyeball. The local vet sent her to the Animal Specialist. I spent one hour driving her there this morning. As soon as I got home, I received a phone call to say that the operation...

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thefortunes Thank you Jenny for the BR, and am glad that all was taken care off. Is your kitty ok now? Did you have her with the collar for a long time, and how is her eye now? Hope all is well ;) TheFortunes

17 Oct 07

When the Proverbial 'little people' are NOT Forgotten

Amber @AmbiePam (112196) • United States 5 Oct 07

Sometimes it seems that with corporations and companies, the 'little person' gets left behind. The CEO gets a raise while 6 clerks lose their jobs because of it. Well, I am glad to post about something that perhaps you have...

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thefortunes Thank you AnbiePam for the BR ;) and it really is heart warming when reading about the goodness of people from all around the world ;) Goodness is still there and this is what counts ;) TheFortunes

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Problem with internet explorer 7

vicki2876 @vicki2876 (5636) • Canada 15 Oct 07

I usually use firefox now but the kids like IE because the favorites on the left hand side are easier for them. But I am having a hard time with http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx showing up when I load IE. I have tried to set...

custom your settings

problem

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thefortunes Thank you Vicky for the BR and am glad that the problem was solved with the use of IE6 :) TheFortunes

17 Oct 07

Christmas Cards...

OURDEW @OURDEW (4809) • United States 15 Oct 07

I went shopping this morning and I noticed a Christmas department so I started to look at the Christmas cards. I know Christmas is still two months away, but it usually takes me awhile to find Christmas cards that I really like....

holidays

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thefortunes Hi Ourdew, LOL, hmm, actually I bought it from a friend who is printing hundreds of types of cards and is selling these to all kind of shops. They were very nice for the price I was able to get them, like 75% off the price I would have paid in a shop. No...

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funny photo

matte5 @matte5 (1913) • Sweden 16 Oct 07

I took this photo yesterday 10/15/2007 When I was trying out difrent settings for my camera, I think its hawe something special in it. I dident get it as I thought it shold bee but I cant think like that . I hawe been looking at...

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thefortunes Hi matte, this is a very nice setting and composition, while the lighting is kind of spectacular :) Well done, and I love your photos in the woods of Sweden TheFortunes

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Ellen Degeneres' Dog Taken Away

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 16 Oct 07

I came across this news that famous talk show host Ellen Degeneres, and of how she had adopted a dog Iggy, a Brussels Griffon mix, on Sept. 20 from the Mutts and Moms dog rescue agency. Now she is a die hard animal lover, and...

dog taken away

ellen degeneres

her dog

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thefortunes Hi Pye, and I think that this is not correct in her case, and it is such a pity for the poor dog. The rule has been made in order to prevent people hurting the already poor animals in the shelters. And I had to sign the exact same thing on my contract while...

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Gossip more powerful than truth?

thefortunes @thefortunes (2367) • Netherlands 17 Oct 07

I read an article yesterday that made me do some thinking and pondering. Being a very analytically inclined person I came to the conclusion that it doesn't count for everyone. And definitely not for me. Here is the link to...

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A very Off The Wall Concept---Maybe???--Pet/Animal Souls

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 15 Oct 07

I don't know why I suddenly had this idea and notion...BUT This all has to do with loved ones who have died...and I don't just mean our human loved ones either. Now I'm part Native American and many of our cultures believe that...

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thefortunes Hi Pye, and yes, I defnitely believe that the spirit, soul of our loved pets/cats could be watching over us, and even come to visit us at times. Some of us are more open to this thought and are able to perceive their being there, while most of us simply refuse...

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How do you react to excuses?

Bala @balasri (26537) • India 15 Oct 07

Excuses for being late. Excuses for their shabby work. Excuses for barging in. Excuses for breaking promises etc. etc.

excuses

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thefortunes Well Balasri, I usually react calmly but firmly, telling the person/(s) that this is the 1st but also the last time that I'll make an exception for my rule to NOT accept excuses, and to do themselves and me a favor, and to not repeat this again with me...

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What corrupts a man more?

Bala @balasri (26537) • India 15 Oct 07

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thefortunes Not sure really, from a guy point of view maybe, but since I am a woman - it wont make sense to me to compare it to and with corruption :) TheFotunes

16 Oct 07

Where did your Curiosity Lead You?

raijin @raijin (10345) • Philippines 15 Oct 07

There are two ways that leads us to curiosity, it could be for good or bad. It could also benefit us in life, as it can also destroy and ruin it. I believe my curiosity lead me to great things, my life have been a series of...

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thefortunes Hi again Raijin, thanks for your answer. You could check this site of mine: www.ecophagy.com as there is plenty of great info, and resources, and sites dealing in nanotech. A hilarious thing happened last week, and I'll tell you about it, LOL. I received an...

15 Oct 07

What corrupts a man more?

Bala @balasri (26537) • India 15 Oct 07

Wealth or woman.

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thefortunes I guess, wealth corrupts more Balasri, and an other one - power corrupts too...just think about it :) How many people after obtaining some kind of power have remained GOOD, or HONEST and NICE? And why should women be corrupting for a guy? Love usually brings...

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Do you give as mush of importnce to your footwear

Bala @balasri (26537) • India 15 Oct 07

as you give to your dress?

dress

footwear

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thefortunes Yes Balasri, definitely :) The one goes wit the other, as you might spoil your good looks with shoes that don't fit, or look shabby and old or out of fashion. Obviously you could wear 1 pair or shoes with many outfits, but than again, the more outfits you...

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Do you think that you are a good model for your child

Bala @balasri (26537) • India 15 Oct 07

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thefortunes Sorry, but no children except for our cats :) And I wouldn't know really, but am sure that if someone of my relatives would pass away and I will have the possibility to adopt the kid, or the kids, I'll do my utmost best to bring them up in a way that they...

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Do you know what is the general opinion about you

Bala @balasri (26537) • India 15 Oct 07

among your people? (co workers,friends and relatives)

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thefortunes LOL, hehehe Balasri, and as a matter of fact I do know what friends and acquiantances, and others think about me: Trustworthy, knowledgable, willing to share, to help, and to listen. The other side of the coin will be: too perfectionistic, and not willing to...

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Crazy or what? Doctors use 'poop' transplants to treat ailing paitients.

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 15 Oct 07

Greetings fellow MyLotters, I know this sounds crazy. But truth is often times stranger than fiction. More below ... Would you ever agree to a suggested professional medical treatment plan, which proposes to use someone...

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thefortunes Wow LadyLuna, this is incredible, and thank you for pointing to this article. You are so right about the other methods such as PRO-biotics, and I wonder if these "doctors" have studied well enough for their degrees?? LOL ;/ And no, obviously not signing for...

15 Oct 07

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