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Post by ceepea on Oct 10, 2015 21:09:00 GMT
My vent is that I wish stores would stock clothing according to the region they are in, not just because of what time of year it is. I am in Florida. It was 92 today with 88% humidity, it will be in the high 80's with just as high humidity for at least the next ten days. Why can I not find any summer weight t-shirts in the stores? They have lined hoodies, sweaters, sweater jackets, regular jackets, scarfs, gloves, knit hats, long-sleeved shirts, long-sleeved blouses, sweat pants, etc. etc.......In my area I have not even put on a pair of pants in 2 years. Who on earth do they think is going to buy all this stuff!!!
All I wanted was a couple of cheap t-shirts to garden in and the stores are stocked like we live in a winter wonderland.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2015 21:20:17 GMT
My husband is here and at this point I just want to tell him to eff off. He knows how much I have on my plate, he knows I'm tired and struggling, he hasn't so much as offered to make me a cup of tea while I have a sit down. I made him a huge meal, he ate it then went to have a nap while I cleared up I'm seriously pissed off with him and pretty much everyone else.
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Post by monklady123 on Oct 10, 2015 21:24:17 GMT
My vent is more just a WTF? My husband is Indian, brown skin, dark features. My son is 6 months old. He came out pretty damn fair, and pretty much blonde. It took a lot of recessive genes to put that one together I imagine, but here he is. He's pretty damn cute. We went out today and 5, FIVE, complete strangers came up to us throughout the day and made some kind of comment about how he certainly isn't my husband's son. I get it, they don't look alike. But like, what are you suggesting? Are you accusing a complete stranger of cheating on her husband? Is that appropriate? I know you think you are kidding (though you don't really sound like it, nor is it really funny) but families come together in all kinds of ways these days. IVF, Sperm donors, surrogacy, adoptions, step-children. My son is biologically very much my husband's but so what if he wasn't? Just maybe it might be a touchy subject for someone, not to mention it's NONE of your business. If you want to make small talk, tell me my kid is cute, and how about them Blue Jays? End vent This reminded me of what used to happen to a friend of mine when her kids were little. My friend is from Bolivia and very dark-skinned. Her dh is American of Scandinavian background. Those recessive genes were hard at work in her kids too because they were the lightest blonds you'd ever see. Except, their skin -- which was ordinary caucasian looking in winter -- would tan easily and dark in the summer. -- Anyway, when they were little my friend would get all sorts of people assuming that she was their babysitter. And even worse she had people who didn't believe her after she said they were her own biological kids. grrr...
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 10, 2015 22:10:04 GMT
sues - I'm loving your post in one way or another! I've argued over the years my DH life is same as 20 years ago. I've absorbed all changes and adjustments and he goes merrily about career he loves, advancing. Yes, he works hard and feels responsible but he is on exact path he expected even 30 years ago! ETA I meant to type LIVING not loving, but it works too. Same here! I often feel invisible and just like an employee in my own home. I work outside the home and then come home and am expected to cook, have the house totally picked up, homework monitor, laundry, animal duty...I go to be after midnight and get up very early!
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 10, 2015 22:16:09 GMT
DH is taking a nap. I went in and woke him up once as he is a Cubs fan and the Cubs are on. He's been napping for over 2 hours.
When he finally gets up he is going to bitch and moan because at 5, I am going to change it to the Devils game. I'm going to get that it's playoffs and he doesn't ever get to have a team in playoffs.
So the Cubs, who I am watching BTW and really don't care about, aren't more important than his damn nap, but they are going to be the most important thing once he gets up and wants to watch.
8m not bothering to wake him again. He can sleep the whole damn game.
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Post by quiltz on Oct 10, 2015 22:26:55 GMT
My vent is with people who are so rude in stores. It is the Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. Most stores are open on Sunday and depending on the province and the 'tourist area', most places are closed.
People are rude, complaining about long lines at the checkout and yet, when it is their turn to check out, then they start to fumble and dig in their purses for their credit/debit card or cash. I mean, they knew that they had to pay for their stuff, why not take the time while waiting in line to get the payment ready, rather than hold up the line some more.
Vent over.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in Canada!
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Post by 950nancy on Oct 10, 2015 22:48:48 GMT
My vent is more just a WTF? My husband is Indian, brown skin, dark features. My son is 6 months old. He came out pretty damn fair, and pretty much blonde. It took a lot of recessive genes to put that one together I imagine, but here he is. He's pretty damn cute. We went out today and 5, FIVE, complete strangers came up to us throughout the day and made some kind of comment about how he certainly isn't my husband's son. I get it, they don't look alike. But like, what are you suggesting? Are you accusing a complete stranger of cheating on her husband? Is that appropriate? I know you think you are kidding (though you don't really sound like it, nor is it really funny) but families come together in all kinds of ways these days. IVF, Sperm donors, surrogacy, adoptions, step-children. My son is biologically very much my husband's but so what if he wasn't? Just maybe it might be a touchy subject for someone, not to mention it's NONE of your business. If you want to make small talk, tell me my kid is cute, and how about them Blue Jays? End vent This reminded me of what used to happen to a friend of mine when her kids were little. My friend is from Bolivia and very dark-skinned. Her dh is American of Scandinavian background. Those recessive genes were hard at work in her kids too because they were the lightest blonds you'd ever see. Except, their skin -- which was ordinary caucasian looking in winter -- would tan easily and dark in the summer. -- Anyway, when they were little my friend would get all sorts of people assuming that she was their babysitter. And even worse she had people who didn't believe her after she said they were her own biological kids. grrr... My parents were both brunettes and brown eyed. My oldest brother matched them. Her next two came along as tow heads and my mom would just smile and say that we looked just like the milk man. This was in the 60's. I wish I could have seen the reactions. My mom was a pretty mellow lady, so she must have had it with questions too.
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 10, 2015 22:56:19 GMT
And of courae, 5 minutes until the devils take the ice, he gets up.
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 10, 2015 22:56:50 GMT
This reminded me of what used to happen to a friend of mine when her kids were little. My friend is from Bolivia and very dark-skinned. Her dh is American of Scandinavian background. Those recessive genes were hard at work in her kids too because they were the lightest blonds you'd ever see. Except, their skin -- which was ordinary caucasian looking in winter -- would tan easily and dark in the summer. -- Anyway, when they were little my friend would get all sorts of people assuming that she was their babysitter. And even worse she had people who didn't believe her after she said they were her own biological kids. grrr... My parents were both brunettes and brown eyed. My oldest brother matched them. Her next two came along as tow heads and my mom would just smile and say that we looked just like the milk man. This was in the 60's. I wish I could have seen the reactions. My mom was a pretty mellow lady, so she must have had it with questions too. my mom would say that too, but my dad WAS the milk man
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Post by mamastone on Oct 11, 2015 0:18:56 GMT
Thank you - I need a good vent! DH had sinus surgery on Thursday....fix his deviated septum and repair his sinuses. It was worse than anticipated, and his recovery is going to be a little longer than originally thought. DS (5yo) and DD (3yo) got sick on Tuesday with a virus....fever, cough, general malaise....and it is still hanging on. The only person to help has been my mom. DH's folks can't manage to come over until Monday (they live 45 mins away). I'm really ok with taking care of everything and busting my butt, I'm just mad that they don't seem to care that he had major surgery
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Post by txdancermom on Oct 11, 2015 0:48:55 GMT
Email from someone who works in the same company - can't spell my first name right (added an extra "t" to Pat), ok - don't work with you daily, and have never formally met you....but when you can't spell the name of someone who works for you - that could be a problem....and the email was not worded terribly professionally - and she is supposed to be a professional.
And my prior encounter with this same person was not a pleasant one either....
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Post by piapea on Oct 11, 2015 0:51:30 GMT
My vent is more just a WTF? My husband is Indian, brown skin, dark features. My son is 6 months old. He came out pretty damn fair, and pretty much blonde. It took a lot of recessive genes to put that one together I imagine, but here he is. He's pretty damn cute. We went out today and 5, FIVE, complete strangers came up to us throughout the day and made some kind of comment about how he certainly isn't my husband's son. I get it, they don't look alike. But like, what are you suggesting? Are you accusing a complete stranger of cheating on her husband? Is that appropriate? I know you think you are kidding (though you don't really sound like it, nor is it really funny) but families come together in all kinds of ways these days. IVF, Sperm donors, surrogacy, adoptions, step-children. My son is biologically very much my husband's but so what if he wasn't? Just maybe it might be a touchy subject for someone, not to mention it's NONE of your business. If you want to make small talk, tell me my kid is cute, and how about them Blue Jays? End vent dd has two sons dgs1 looks just like his father who is Puerto Rican, dgs2 looks just like his mom a white Irish girl. I can not believe the rudeness of people's comments. The boys are young and haven't noticed yet. but they're smart and will realize soon. Dgs2 already wants to be brown like brother and daddy
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Oct 11, 2015 0:54:07 GMT
I am also not in the penis club at work and I am sick of it. Stop treating me like I can't handle the work of the penis-endowed.
And DH, I am tired of you being so afraid to offend people we hire to do work. The siding isn't right, they need to fix it. And you need to back me up when I say that to them.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2015 2:41:23 GMT
Dude, being passive aggressive on the marching band's group only makes you look like an ass. If there is a problem with people parking where the buses will be unloading, it is the director's job to say something, not yours.
I hate adult clichés.
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Post by anonrefugee on Oct 12, 2015 18:24:11 GMT
I sent teenage son to store to buy two greeting cards, to be given, or mailed, by him. He came home with two cards. No envelopes. I know it's minor on the annoyance scale but it's the fourth clueless thing he's done this week. I'm venting here because I've obviously started counting- and that can't be good either. But really... I know this a familiar situation for him, cards+envelope+store display. Maybe not all teens, but it is for him. I want to shake his tall shoulders and say Wake Up. Stop thinking about the +*%<#¥~ gaming and get back into reality. I also wonder why a cashier didn't mention it, but don't blame them.
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Post by polz on Oct 12, 2015 19:21:56 GMT
My vent is the same vent I've had for over a month. Yes, I have lost 70lbs. No, I am not done. Just because you only knew me as obese does not mean now that I am merely overweight that I'm done. My BMI is 29. I am not 'too skinny'. F*&K off with your hater comments. Phew, that felt good to get out.
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 12, 2015 20:38:45 GMT
My vent today is over the utter lack of care I see from my neighbors. On my block of 9 houses, only ours and two others actually make any effort to maintain a good yard and house. One house has junk all over the place. I'm just glad the huge bookcase/tv stand is finally gone. Next to them is a house that has not mowed their yard since late July. Sometime in August, the guy weedwacked the edges but nothing else. It's now October and the grass is a foot tall, well beyond the city's limit. Then there's another house that has about 10 flower pots, all with dead plants in them and grass that they mow once a month. They have this "garden" by their mailbox. It's no longer maintained. Then there's our next door neighbor. He doesn't mow very often. The wife won't do any yard work. Hell, she won't even bring the mail or empty trash can in. (she's physically capable as I know she works in the medical field) They have a pool in the backyard that they used once, covered and left it, turning our backyard into misquito haven. This is MI. Snow will fly as early as Halloween. It's still sitting out there. The city did a water line repair in their front yard. The city workers did what they were supposed to do which was put down fresh dirt and grass seed. From there, it's up to the homeowner to take care of it. Nope. He has not mowed that area so it's now a foot tall and full of weeds. Our next door neighbor on the other side is one of the other houses that maintains their property as do their next door neighbor. The last two houses do a better job than the others I've mentioned. I've told DH I don't like HOAs, but I might make an exception when we move. I really hate living on a street where half of my neighbors just do not take care of their property. This is why we did choose a home with an HOA. It's not perfect, but I have never regretted it.
Call your local code enforcement about the tall grass and the pool. In my community, they'll go out and send a letter, follow up, and even fine.
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 12, 2015 20:45:14 GMT
I sent teenage son to store to buy two greeting cards, to be given, or mailed, by him. He came home with two cards. No envelopes. I'm sorry, but that is hysterical. And, totally something my DS would have done as a teen.
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Post by 950nancy on Oct 12, 2015 21:48:39 GMT
I sent teenage son to store to buy two greeting cards, to be given, or mailed, by him. He came home with two cards. No envelopes. I know it's minor on the annoyance scale but it's the fourth clueless thing he's done this week. I'm venting here because I've obviously started counting- and that can't be good either. But really... I know this a familiar situation for him, cards+envelope+store display. Maybe not all teens, but it is for him. I want to shake his tall shoulders and say Wake Up. Stop thinking about the +*%<#¥~ gaming and get back into reality. I also wonder why a cashier didn't mention it, but don't blame them. In my house we call that street stupid. My kiddo graduated with a 4.4 and is a brainiac. However, take the book out of the equation and well, he is sweet. He texted me from college last week and asked if he should use cold water if he was washing all of his clothes together because he had a small load. Yes, maybe some parents might not think that is horrible, but I have not done this kid's laundry for 12 years. Twelve. Just because you live 20 minutes away, it doesn't change the laundry rules.
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Post by padresfan619 on Oct 12, 2015 23:01:02 GMT
We hired a seasonal person for our production line. Now I know she knows she's only around for the holidsys, but you never know what could happen between now and then, she could be offered a full time position! Anyway, my vent, at the end of the day she just leaves the production room. Sometimes 5 to 10 minutes early! She sits in front of the time clock until it is time to clock out.
Our supervisor leaves long before our day is over so he's never around to see it. I don't want to be a tattle tale but it bugs the crap put of me! There's always work to be done up until the last minute and if you can't find anything to do just pretend you're doing something, don't just go twiddle your thumbs in front of the time clock!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 23:54:36 GMT
My vent today is over the utter lack of care I see from my neighbors. On my block of 9 houses, only ours and two others actually make any effort to maintain a good yard and house. One house has junk all over the place. I'm just glad the huge bookcase/tv stand is finally gone. Next to them is a house that has not mowed their yard since late July. Sometime in August, the guy weedwacked the edges but nothing else. It's now October and the grass is a foot tall, well beyond the city's limit. Then there's another house that has about 10 flower pots, all with dead plants in them and grass that they mow once a month. They have this "garden" by their mailbox. It's no longer maintained. Then there's our next door neighbor. He doesn't mow very often. The wife won't do any yard work. Hell, she won't even bring the mail or empty trash can in. (she's physically capable as I know she works in the medical field) They have a pool in the backyard that they used once, covered and left it, turning our backyard into misquito haven. This is MI. Snow will fly as early as Halloween. It's still sitting out there. The city did a water line repair in their front yard. The city workers did what they were supposed to do which was put down fresh dirt and grass seed. From there, it's up to the homeowner to take care of it. Nope. He has not mowed that area so it's now a foot tall and full of weeds. Our next door neighbor on the other side is one of the other houses that maintains their property as do their next door neighbor. The last two houses do a better job than the others I've mentioned. I've told DH I don't like HOAs, but I might make an exception when we move. I really hate living on a street where half of my neighbors just do not take care of their property. This is why we did choose a home with an HOA. It's not perfect, but I have never regretted it.
Call your local code enforcement about the tall grass and the pool. In my community, they'll go out and send a letter, follow up, and even fine.
I sent in a complaint and wouldn't ya know it, two days later, they mow the yard! But now the extra long clippings are all over the yard and sidewalk. They won't clean that up either. DS2 is doing a repeat of last year's fundraiser. It's the SAME damn card. Ex says "well I can't sell it without a sample card." Hey asshole, I will give you the flyer. You tell your family members it's the same card as last year, do they want a new one? It's as simple as that. He's making it more difficult than it needs to be. And let's not forget the whole agreement that we're supposed to split activity expenses equally so when I tell you that I had to get DS1 new marching shoes because he has outgrown the other ones already, you need to say "what do I owe you?" Not "I'm not surprised."
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 13, 2015 1:07:06 GMT
I know you are a Math teacher... but geezus, edit your emails and if your grammar is actually THAT bad.. have someone else read it before you send it. You sound like an idiot! I think if you actually read what you wrote you would see you are missing words and using the wrong context. I've run into that many times. It does nothing to instill confidence in my kids' teachers when I get an email that is full of errors. How about a high school teacher whose handwriting looks like a second grader wrote it?
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Post by Linda on Oct 13, 2015 1:59:10 GMT
My vent is that I wish stores would stock clothing according to the region they are in, not just because of what time of year it is. I am in Florida. It was 92 today with 88% humidity, it will be in the high 80's with just as high humidity for at least the next ten days. Why can I not find any summer weight t-shirts in the stores? They have lined hoodies, sweaters, sweater jackets, regular jackets, scarfs, gloves, knit hats, long-sleeved shirts, long-sleeved blouses, sweat pants, etc. etc.......In my area I have not even put on a pair of pants in 2 years. Who on earth do they think is going to buy all this stuff!!! All I wanted was a couple of cheap t-shirts to garden in and the stores are stocked like we live in a winter wonderland. yes - this. I wanted some new short sleeve tee-shirts and everything was long-sleeved. I asked an associate "sorry, everything has switched over to Fall" but it's 90 still here "yes, I know..." Not her fault - she can only stock what corporate sends her but really?
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Post by Linda on Oct 13, 2015 2:05:22 GMT
My vent today is over the utter lack of care I see from my neighbors. On my block of 9 houses, only ours and two others actually make any effort to maintain a good yard and house. One house has junk all over the place. I'm just glad the huge bookcase/tv stand is finally gone. Next to them is a house that has not mowed their yard since late July. Sometime in August, the guy weedwacked the edges but nothing else. It's now October and the grass is a foot tall, well beyond the city's limit. Then there's another house that has about 10 flower pots, all with dead plants in them and grass that they mow once a month. They have this "garden" by their mailbox. It's no longer maintained. Then there's our next door neighbor. He doesn't mow very often. The wife won't do any yard work. Hell, she won't even bring the mail or empty trash can in. (she's physically capable as I know she works in the medical field) They have a pool in the backyard that they used once, covered and left it, turning our backyard into misquito haven. This is MI. Snow will fly as early as Halloween. It's still sitting out there. The city did a water line repair in their front yard. The city workers did what they were supposed to do which was put down fresh dirt and grass seed. From there, it's up to the homeowner to take care of it. Nope. He has not mowed that area so it's now a foot tall and full of weeds. Our next door neighbor on the other side is one of the other houses that maintains their property as do their next door neighbor. The last two houses do a better job than the others I've mentioned. I've told DH I don't like HOAs, but I might make an exception when we move. I really hate living on a street where half of my neighbors just do not take care of their property. And THIS is why I'm glad we live in the country where you have to BE on our property to SEE our property because I can NOT properly maintain 4 acres of land by myself and no one else in the family has the time/energy/care to do so. So the grass (well, weeds we mow) is high because it's been too long since it's been mowed and the gardens need weeding and the weed eater is broken so that's not been done either...it's also rained more days than it hasn't this summer (over 2/3 of the past 90 days have had measurable rain) so even the yard work I usually can take care of has fallen behind. edited - I completely understand your vent though - I'm just glad no one can see/be upset with our yard other than me
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Post by bethquiroz on Oct 13, 2015 2:12:43 GMT
Slight hijack...Avis told us we did NOT damage a car! We were in Billings, inspected the car, but it was super sunny and a white car, so we missed a dent. The next morning we saw the dent and thought someone hit the car in the hotel parking lot. We reported it to Avis when we returned the car. They contacted us and said it was prior damage! You are seriously going to have to let me know the next time you're in Billings!!!!! I love meeting up with scrappy friends!
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Post by bethquiroz on Oct 13, 2015 2:17:48 GMT
My TMI rant - my hemorrhoids are killing me! Sorry for the imagery......
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 13, 2015 2:47:04 GMT
This reminded me of what used to happen to a friend of mine when her kids were little. My friend is from Bolivia and very dark-skinned. Her dh is American of Scandinavian background. Those recessive genes were hard at work in her kids too because they were the lightest blonds you'd ever see. Except, their skin -- which was ordinary caucasian looking in winter -- would tan easily and dark in the summer. -- Anyway, when they were little my friend would get all sorts of people assuming that she was their babysitter. And even worse she had people who didn't believe her after she said they were her own biological kids. grrr... My parents were both brunettes and brown eyed. My oldest brother matched them. Her next two came along as tow heads and my mom would just smile and say that we looked just like the milk man. This was in the 60's. I wish I could have seen the reactions. My mom was a pretty mellow lady, so she must have had it with questions too. My mom would say that, too! Both of my parents were brown haired with regular skin tones. Both my brother and I had red hair and milk pale skin. I can remember chatting up the milk man and thinking he didn't look like my brother and I either!
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Post by anonrefugee on Oct 13, 2015 12:04:52 GMT
I've run into that many times. It does nothing to instill confidence in my kids' teachers when I get an email that is full of errors. How about a high school teacher whose handwriting looks like a second grader wrote it? I automatically liked thiis, then remembered one of my kids, the brilliant one, has poor handwriting. He's conquered a learning difference but this is the lingering sign it still exists. Handwriting was low priority in earlier years. I'll remind him to work on it. Maybe he is serious about being a doctor, then he'll fill another stereotype.
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 13, 2015 14:05:31 GMT
bethquiroz Hey! I didn't know you were in Billings. I was really hoping to get there this month, it's so pretty in October. Especially for a walk at ZooMontana or along the river. Sadly, it didn't happen.
Ugh, DH has your issues with hemorrhoids at times. Your post made me think of Penny's commercial in The Big Bang Theory - here's hoping you are "sitting pretty" soon!
I'd love to meet for coffee sometime.
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Post by myboysnme on Oct 13, 2015 14:12:33 GMT
I am in New Orleans for work/training. We are packed into a room and people ask so many questions we cant even get through the first slide. Mentally I am in the French Quarter. It is going to be a very very long 3 days.
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