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post #21 of 113
11/12/08 at 5:32pm
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that sounds awesome! We finally have 2 bathrooms which is a godsend for anyone with a teenage girl! LOL





I got the email, P! Thanks

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post #22 of 113
11/12/08 at 6:16pm
Well, looks like we will be looking for a cage, too.

I was researching parakeets, and a lot of people say that the "starter kits" are too small of cages for two birds.

Our cage says "starter kit" on the bottom.. ah, well..
post #23 of 113
11/12/08 at 6:44pm
I have a large cage and toys and food.....but it comes with two parakeets!


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Well, looks like we will be looking for a cage, too.

I was researching parakeets, and a lot of people say that the "starter kits" are too small of cages for two birds.

Our cage says "starter kit" on the bottom.. ah, well..
post #24 of 113
11/12/08 at 6:44pm
Sorry for the ridiculously short notice, but this evening there will be a meeting for EC mommas (and pappas & babies) in Anchorage. That's elimination communication for those on abbreviation overload. Wednesday 11/12 from 5-6pm at Kremer Chiropractic* at the NE corner of 36th and Denali. (*Kindly hosted by Dr. Jessica Allen). If you are interested in trying EC, already are or just want to learn more please come.

If you can't make tonight, or if you are reading this after the meeting, feel free to contact me via pm for more information about future get-togethers.
post #25 of 113
11/12/08 at 7:13pm
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I have a large cage and toys and food.....but it comes with two parakeets!
You don't want them anymore? I don't think 4 would be that much more work than the two I have...
post #26 of 113
11/13/08 at 4:50am
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You don't want them anymore? I don't think 4 would be that much more work than the two I have...

well, we rescued one of them and never intended on keeping it. Then got the other to keep the first company. I'd love for them to have a new home.

PM me if you want to discuss it more.
post #27 of 113
11/13/08 at 4:44pm
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You don't want them anymore? I don't think 4 would be that much more work than the two I have...
your mailbox is full!

this is what i was going to pm you:
nak. let me talk to my dh an see if there is some way we can transport them to anch. maybe a very warm vehicle and lots of blankets over their cage would do. i will also research it and call our vet to get a better opinion.
post #28 of 113
11/13/08 at 6:49pm
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your mailbox is full!
Crap! Will fix!:
post #29 of 113
11/15/08 at 1:47am
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Originally Posted by roadfamily6now View Post
that sounds awesome! We finally have 2 bathrooms which is a godsend for anyone with a teenage girl! LOL





I got the email, P! Thanks

Hey, count yourself lucky...we have TWO teens (three when DSD is here) plus a gaggle of teen friends, and 3 more kids, AND ourselves...

and one small stand-up shower and one pedestal sink and one puny toilet.

I love my house, I love HAVING a house, but I've been encouraging B to put in an outhouse for just this reason.

love, p
post #30 of 113
11/15/08 at 2:02am
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Hey, count yourself lucky...we have TWO teens (three when DSD is here) plus a gaggle of teen friends, and 3 more kids, AND ourselves...

and one small stand-up shower and one pedestal sink and one puny toilet.

I love my house, I love HAVING a house, but I've been encouraging B to put in an outhouse for just this reason.

love, p
When we had one bathroom in our old place, dp taught the boys how to pee in the yard. I was not so thrilled with that idea.

We put toddler potties in the bathroom (they were still little then) so we ended up with 1 bathroom and three "potties".

Interestingly we have three toilets in our new house, but they are in seperate rooms now.. my kids were SO amazed!
post #31 of 113
11/15/08 at 4:07am
Growing up we had only one bathroom. Was very interesting when we had church groups come stay at our house -- at one point I think we had 13 people sharing the one bathroom. That was hard. I have decided that I always want at least 1 1/2 baths.
post #32 of 113
11/15/08 at 6:37am
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When we had one bathroom in our old place, dp taught the boys how to pee in the yard. I was not so thrilled with that idea.

We put toddler potties in the bathroom (they were still little then) so we ended up with 1 bathroom and three "potties".

Interestingly we have three toilets in our new house, but they are in separate rooms now.. my kids were SO amazed!
the cool part about living in Alaska is that peeing outside is cool! LOL
All of my kids know how to "camping pee" and we utilize this technique frequently when traveling the AlCan and other lonely roads.

There are many days I miss the simplicity of a cabin and outhouse though.
post #33 of 113
11/15/08 at 12:26pm
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the cool part about living in Alaska is that peeing outside is cool! LOL
Cool, or just REALLY cold :depending on the situation..
post #34 of 113
11/15/08 at 2:13pm
Ugh, excuse me for saying so- but why would someone want to sh!t inside their house? Thank heavens my husband and I found each other... we've agreed that we'll NEVER have an inside toilet. Ewww!
post #35 of 113
11/15/08 at 5:27pm
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Ugh, excuse me for saying so- but why would someone want to sh!t inside their house? Thank heavens my husband and I found each other... we've agreed that we'll NEVER have an inside toilet. Ewww!
Wow. Judge not lest ye be judged, yk.

I'm glad your husband agrees with you on this issue.
post #36 of 113
11/15/08 at 6:06pm
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Ugh, excuse me for saying so- but why would someone want to sh!t inside their house? Thank heavens my husband and I found each other... we've agreed that we'll NEVER have an inside toilet. Ewww!
Well, as much as I love outhouses, there comes a time when it is -50 and 3am and you're 8 months pregnant....and, well, you just cannot make it all the way outside.

I think the worst part of the outhouse situation in interior Alaska is having to put all shoes and a coat to go potty! LOL

But you know, you have a point. If you really think about it, it is kinda gross. At least now days people are smart enough not to throw the chamber pot stuff out the window and onto the street below! *Blah!
post #37 of 113
11/15/08 at 7:06pm
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Wow. Judge not lest ye be judged, yk.

I'm glad your husband agrees with you on this issue.
And I venture to say that many in ALASKA agree with us too.
I am BEYOND grateful that I live where I can pee anywhere I choose
without having to look over my shoulder. Town living is NOT for me.
So I'll iterate, wow, judge not lest ye be judged, yk.
post #38 of 113
11/15/08 at 10:13pm
If you all need to snark at each other, please take it to PM, in keeping with the User Agreement. Thanks!
post #39 of 113
11/16/08 at 2:14am
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If you all need to snark at each other, please take it to PM, in keeping with the User Agreement. Thanks!
Wow! I bet that was the first time the mods had to interrupt a thread about where people go to the bathroom! LOL
post #40 of 113
11/16/08 at 2:23am
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