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nancyinpdx
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tent cities
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Flyfish:
Was in Houston and Dallas this past 2 days -- No TENT Cities!
Found out the report of 1200 odd Homeless kids included many from the Storms and it is good to report all but two are well taken care of>
No Tent Cities in Texas; have a contact who thinks there may be one in Sacramento Calif. Awaiting Photos.
Here in Amarillo we have many Jobs for People including the Homeless who stand at 6^th St. every morning and all the job s are taken before noon.
Will post the Photo of the Tent City in Sacto when it is received.
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There is one here in portland called Dignity Village
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Flyfish:
Was in Houston and Dallas this past 2 days -- No TENT Cities!
Found out the report of 1200 odd Homeless kids included many from the Storms and it is good to report all but two are well taken care of>
No Tent Cities in Texas; have a contact who thinks there may be one in Sacramento Calif. Awaiting Photos.
Here in Amarillo we have many Jobs for People including the Homeless who stand at 6^th St. every morning and all the job s are taken before noon.
Will post the Photo of the Tent City in Sacto when it is received.
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Skeet, you don't have to wait to see a photo of the tent city in Sacto. I posted this link before but perhaps you didn't see it. There are
several photos of the Sacto tent city there for you to see with your own eyes:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1159677/Pi...
Here's a link to show that it is not just Sacramento having this problem. This 2008 article focuses on Reno but addresses the issue across the
country. Note that besides the tent cities, there is a large increase of families living in cars and vans. Santa Barbara, CA has designated a car park
for such people to stay the night in and be safe.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26776283/
In Orange County, CA families are living in cheap motel rooms rather than tent cities; they are counted among the homeless even though they have a
roof over their heads.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/11/us/11motel.html?ref=us
I'm very happy that there are no tent cities or hungry children in Texas, and that all the homeless in Amarillo manage to get jobs every day.
http://www.newschannel10.com/global/story.asp?s=9983839
Since you're a generous man I hope that won't prevent you from giving a helping hand to the homeless and hungry in other locations.
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Iflyfish
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Pomp
Good one:
5 Top Questions that men 'Fear' the most.
The 5 questions most feared by men are:
1...What are you thinking about?
2...Do you love me?
3...Do I look fat?
4...Do you think she is prettier than me?
5...What would you do if I died?
To which I would add "what are you feeling?" and "don't you think these are wonderful shoes, don't you think they would go well with my burnt umbra
blouse and toupe slacks?"
Iflyfish
[Edited on 3-20-2009 by Iflyfish]
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oldlady
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Hmmmmm. I would have thought "Where have you been?" would have made the list?
(Taupe, and burnt umbre should be fine, depending on the shades)
[Edited on 3-20-2009 by oldlady]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oldlady
Hmmmmm. I would have thought "Where have you been?" would have made the list?
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That question shouldn't be scary to a seasoned husband. Should have multiple answers at the ready for any occasion.
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oldlady adds to the list: "Hmmmmm. I would have thought "Where have you been?" would have made the list?"
Hmmm, funny we would have excluded that one! Is our slip showing? As I recall the question it's usually asked "Where have you been!!?" followed by "is
that lipstick on your shirt?"
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oldlady says: (Taupe, and burnt umbre should be fine, depending on the shades)
I am firmly convinced that the boys got smaller boxes of crayons.
Iflyfish
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You guys make me smile!
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Sacramento just announced that they are going to close the tent city, consisting of around 200 folks. They are not going to bulldoze it, but spend
several weeks "convincing" people to leave. Should be interesting.
As for the near record number of posts here, aside from the few frivilous ones, I think it is a reflection of the curious times in which we find
ourselves.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Sacramento just announced that they are going to close the tent city, consisting of around 200 folks. They are not going to bulldoze it, but spend
several weeks "convincing" people to leave. Should be interesting.
As for the near record number of posts here, aside from the few frivilous ones, I think it is a reflection of the curious times in which we find
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I saw that this morning, too; it's what brought me back to this thread when I saw (surprise) that it was still going.
I may be evil, Bajawodd. Read this: 
http://www.newschannel10.com/global/story.asp?s=9983839
We do indeed live in curious times, don't we.
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Thanks for the link, tiger. Obviously, they do everything big in Texas. So now I know two things they lead the nation in. Homeless children and
executions. Couldn't be any connection.
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Boredom rules!
Let's talk about your aunt Susies' trip to Rome!
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Boredom rules!
Let's talk about your aunt Susies' trip to Rome!
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Have I told you about my operation?  
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Yes.
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
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David K
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Speaking of fear, do you really believe there's a water shortage this year?
If you think you should use less water... I can help!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
If you think you should use less water... I can help! |
This must mean you're buying the Pacificos. OK...I'm in.
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Drink more Pacifico?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oxxo
Drink more Pacifico? |
Yes....David's buying in his effort to conserve water.
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David K
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I like that idea!!! About drinking Pacificos, that is...
As for who's buying, well... I need some irrigation jobs, and I will be happy to!
Actually, I did a small sprinkler repair today and sold a medium size job I start on Monday... So, that's a good thing!
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nancyinpdx
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oldlady
Hmmmmm. I would have thought "Where have you been?" would have made the list?
I 100% agree!
Another is 'Can I come with you?'
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