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Re: lessons from your roomates
« Reply #30 on: February 27, 2007, 07:50:37 PM »
One cup of uncooked rice added to the crockpot="Can I cut you another piece of soup?"
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« Reply #31 on: February 28, 2007, 08:04:55 PM »
Does being married count? IF so, I will add my 2 cents....

I have learned that men are allergic to putting their dirty clothes into the washer, adding soap and turning it on.

....they are also allergic to dish soap.

....they also have yet to figure out how to load a dishwashe, add soap and turn it on.

....have the remote control firmly glued to their hand.

....will watch anything. including incredibly stupid shows like Real World/Road Rules Challange and stuff with Steven Segal.

....thinks that just because their are crumbs on the floor, then the house is filthy.

....will eat just about anything.

....to cook for seven people instead of the five we have. Guys like to eat alot.

....they think that just because they are "attracted" 24/7 then you should be too. If you are not, then something is wrong with you. They forget that you are getting up 3 times a night to feed a baby, cook, clean, run errands and balance the checkbook.

....they wonder why you are tired since you don't have a "real" job.

....that 14 yo boys eat enough to feed a small army.

....that ice cream is the fifth food group.

....that Jack Daniels can be a medicine.

....that sometimes you need that shot of Jack. (or whatever your poison is)

....that you miss your kids even when they are driving you crazy and you get a weekend away.

....that even after all the cr@p, you wouldn't change anything for the world.

....that boys like gross stuff like bugs, dirt and boogers.

....they think farting is funny. Esp. if it is mom who does it.

....they think if you can burp the ABC's, then you are a genius.

....ESPN is the major channel that is always on. Has trained the 14 yo to check for football, baseball and NASCAR.

....thinks shoe shopping is silly. 3 pairs should be plenty. Sneakers, black shoes, brown shoes...that should be plenty!


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Re: lessons from your roomates
« Reply #32 on: March 01, 2007, 08:35:17 AM »
Ginger---ITA  ;D

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Re: lessons from your roomates
« Reply #33 on: March 01, 2007, 06:38:48 PM »
Things I learned after sharing a house with five other girls in college:

Owning more than one plunger is important, especially if somebody has a problem with remembering that not everything should go down the in-sink garbage disposal.  Two people with plungers and a lot of effort can declog a double sided sink drain. 

Taking out the trash should be a daily thing, or it'll never get done.

Those who are prone to shed tons of hair are also those who are prone to not clean up their cast off hairballs.  This is especially true when it comes to shower drains.

Syrup of Ipecac is a great way to find out who's been stealing your leftovers from the fridge.

Telling somebody they can use the tv in your bedroom apparently needs further clarification:  I meant JUST that night, and I don't appreciate coming home to find popcorn in my bedding.  You weren't supposed to be in my room without asking, and I really don't appreciate your eating on my bed.  Thanks.

Everyone agreeing on where the thermostat should be set means that somebody is going to stealthily try to change the settings and will lie about it when confronted.

Same roommate will also lie when she scratches the finish on your new car.

Actually... now that I think about it, most of these complaints all involve the same roommate.  It figures.
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Re: lessons from your roomates
« Reply #34 on: March 01, 2007, 11:11:23 PM »
Not to be all alarmist and everything, but doesn't ipecac have a high fatality risk?  My understanding was that it's an emergency-only thing.  Even the hardcore bulimics I knew wouldn't use it.

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« Reply #35 on: March 02, 2007, 08:43:21 AM »
Not to be all alarmist and everything, but doesn't ipecac have a high fatality risk?  My understanding was that it's an emergency-only thing.  Even the hardcore bulimics I knew wouldn't use it.

If it is, it's news to me.  For the record, that wasn't my doing, that was one of my other roommates' last ditch effort on trying to figure out who was stealing her food.

Considering how much puking a very small amount can cause, it's no wonder bulimics avoid it.  Big difference between a controlled puke and projectile vomiting for the next little while.
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« Reply #36 on: March 02, 2007, 12:54:17 PM »
Things I have learned from haveing all boys:

....that boys are resourceful. They will find something to get into/break/build.

....boys are happiest when covered with mud/dirt/water.

....give a boy a stick and he will a)swordfight; b) use as a gun; c) hit older/younger brother with it; d) all of the above.
    *If you said D, you are correct and must have a little boy in your life somewhere!

....do not know the meaning of Stay in the Yard and Don't Get Dirty Because We are Getting Ready to Leave!

....thinks girls are gross until they are like 14. Then they just act dorky.

....would spend the whole day in the woods if you let them.

....goes through shoes and pants to the point where the people at the clothing store know you by name. And your kids too.

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« Reply #37 on: March 02, 2007, 10:13:44 PM »
Things I have learned from haveing all boys:

....that boys are resourceful. They will find something to get into/break/build.

....boys are happiest when covered with mud/dirt/water.

....give a boy a stick and he will a)swordfight; b) use as a gun; c) hit older/younger brother with it; d) all of the above.
    *If you said D, you are correct and must have a little boy in your life somewhere!
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....goes through shoes and pants to the point where the people at the clothing store know you by name. And your kids too.

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I'm discovering, now that the oldest of my three boys is in school, that he is going through pants at an alarming rate. I have no idea what he is doing that causes the knees to blow out, at the same time, dang near every other week! We also have a seperate pair of tennis shoes and smow boots just for school!

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« Reply #38 on: March 16, 2007, 09:32:50 AM »
Oh, ugh, I know what you mean.  I spent most of my life in Florida, and it's the same way there (palmettos).  Once I smashed one nearly in half-- whoops-- and ONE PART OF IT JUST KEPT RUNNING.  I'm so serious.  I was screaming; it was like something out of a horror movie. 

I can top that.  When we were little, it was just my mom, sister and me home alone one cold night, so my mom decides it would be nice to light a fire.  She goes into the backyard where we kept the firewood, grabs a few logs, and starts to get a nice fire going.  Well, we live in Florida, it rains a lot, and the wood had been out there for...awhile.

Let's just say after seeing dozens of flaming cockroaches fleeing a fireplace (while my sister and I are trying to climb UP my mom, with her wielding a fire poker), I could probably handle half a palmetto bug running around.  At least there's only one part to track down.

PS, I now have the heebie jeebies just recalling that story.

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« Reply #39 on: March 16, 2007, 09:55:54 AM »
I can top that.  When we were little, it was just my mom, sister and me home alone one cold night, so my mom decides it would be nice to light a fire.  She goes into the backyard where we kept the firewood, grabs a few logs, and starts to get a nice fire going.  Well, we live in Florida, it rains a lot, and the wood had been out there for...awhile.

Let's just say after seeing dozens of flaming cockroaches fleeing a fireplace (while my sister and I are trying to climb UP my mom, with her wielding a fire poker), I could probably handle half a palmetto bug running around.  At least there's only one part to track down.

PS, I now have the heebie jeebies just recalling that story.
And you've successfully passed along the heebie jeebies to me - oh my goodness gracious. Yikes. <<<shudder>>>

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« Reply #40 on: March 16, 2007, 10:20:24 AM »
I can top that.  When we were little, it was just my mom, sister and me home alone one cold night, so my mom decides it would be nice to light a fire.  She goes into the backyard where we kept the firewood, grabs a few logs, and starts to get a nice fire going.  Well, we live in Florida, it rains a lot, and the wood had been out there for...awhile.

Let's just say after seeing dozens of flaming cockroaches fleeing a fireplace (while my sister and I are trying to climb UP my mom, with her wielding a fire poker), I could probably handle half a palmetto bug running around.  At least there's only one part to track down.

PS, I now have the heebie jeebies just recalling that story.
And you've successfully passed along the heebie jeebies to me - oh my goodness gracious. Yikes. <<<shudder>>>
not to mention the 'snorting drink out of nose thing' I've got going on imagining two kids climbing their mother ;D
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Re: lessons from your roomates
« Reply #41 on: March 16, 2007, 11:44:40 AM »
I think I wouldn't sleep for a week if I saw that.  I officially renounce the firewood in my front yard!

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« Reply #42 on: March 16, 2007, 12:24:42 PM »
I think I wouldn't sleep for a week if I saw that.  I officially renounce the firewood in my front yard!

Yes, that little encounter left quite an impact.  My dad came home from his trip to find a gas fireplace insert where a wood burning fireplace once existed.  We've never looked back  ;)

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« Reply #43 on: March 16, 2007, 01:00:15 PM »
I can top that.  When we were little, it was just my mom, sister and me home alone one cold night, so my mom decides it would be nice to light a fire.  She goes into the backyard where we kept the firewood, grabs a few logs, and starts to get a nice fire going.  Well, we live in Florida, it rains a lot, and the wood had been out there for...awhile.

Let's just say after seeing dozens of flaming cockroaches fleeing a fireplace (while my sister and I are trying to climb UP my mom, with her wielding a fire poker), I could probably handle half a palmetto bug running around.  At least there's only one part to track down.

PS, I now have the heebie jeebies just recalling that story.
And you've successfully passed along the heebie jeebies to me - oh my goodness gracious. Yikes. <<<shudder>>>
not to mention the 'snorting drink out of nose thing' I've got going on imagining two kids climbing their mother ;D
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Oh, and think of the fire hazard. Little ignition sources running everywhere!
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Re: lessons from your roomates
« Reply #44 on: March 16, 2007, 01:29:08 PM »

....thinks shoe shopping is silly. 3 pairs should be plenty. Sneakers, black shoes, brown shoes...that should be plenty!

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