What irritates you?

Is it anything like this? There are over 23,000 prom dresses listed on ebay right now. Check out the seller's name for this dress. :smile:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Beautiful-Beaded-Prom-Dress-Size-6_W0QQitemZ250367929950QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBridesmaid_Dresses?hash=item250367929950&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/

Using the consumer price index (CPI):

$125 in 1988 is about $227.50 in 2008

$165 in 1988 is about $300.30 in 2008

Can't cry too much about 'the good 'ol days' being cheaper... probably a wash.

or a teacher, minister, etc...

I guess somebody could get ordained online (cluey, nick, ,pixie, ice??)

Un-popped popcorn inside the spinner thing in the bottom of the dishwasher. Mine has a little wing nut to remove and it comes off. Then all you do is shake the 'stuff' out.

my lack of communication skills lately......

I still love you!

wanna send me a check???

What? I don't get it. Did Kitch just type something? :pbpt:

You're right, your communication skills suck.

My daughter had to pay anything over $125 for her prom dress. She babysat and saved her money and found a nice prom dress for her senior prom at the wedding shop on Grand for around $200. Of course that was twelve years ago, but at the time, there were plenty of dresses for around $100 available and I wasn't going to fork out that much over that $100 mark for a dress she would wear once.

As a junior, she found someone to make her dress so it was under that $125 threshold.

Then there was the year she was in three weddings. All of the brides selected lavender as their color. She had to purchase 3 lavender dresses. None of them were the same. She looks washed out in that color so there isn't a chance in hades she'd ever wear any of them again.

It is such a rip off.

I wouldn't spend that much without first checking out the second hand and consignment stores. But that's me. I was proud to wear an ensemble that was entirely second-hand to our company holiday party this year. I think the entire outfit including shoes and a purse didn't top $30.

For new, don't miss Herberger's....depending on size, they usually have a really good selection marked at 70% off -- I got last year's Christmas party dress there for $17, and had actually purchased one there this year too, but I wound up liking the second hand one better, so it went back.

Saver's (there's one on Lake St that I don't like -- too high), one by Maplewood Mall, and one in Bloomington by Southtown, also has formals -- it's getting to be that time of year, so it'll be harder, might not be the dress of her dreams,...but you never know what you're gonna find. AND Monday they're having a 50% off sale on everything.

There's a couple decent consignment shops too -- Elite Repeat I think is on St. Clair and Hamline -- that general area anyway.....I've never been in there, but Dad's stepmom says it's good. Also a place called the Pink Closet that's in Mpls, just across the Ford Bridge on 46th/Hiawatha area that has been good in the past - haven't been there for awhile though.

my laptop :frown:

screen went haywire :frown:

the one I fixed?

yeah..that one...

the cord has always been loose....

but the screen is 1/4 hosed...now..

I heart Herbergers dresses

we ALWAYS find her regular dance dresses there.

Tonight I come home to find she is still looking at dresses.

The ONE is still her favorite but she is still looking now.

I told her tonight I wish she were going to 5 Proms cause I just love some of those dresses on EBay and wish I were going!!!!!!!!

I think this will be the Prom of her dreams this year. She is dating a senior and the hearts follow them around their heads. He's a puppydog but who know where they will be next year and he may not want to go to her Sr Prom if he goes to college. Heck, knowing her personality I don't think she will be dating at all next year and focus on school. I think next year she will go with friends and want a more party dress instead of a Cinderella perfect dress.

I didn't think of Savers - doesnt hurt to check it out

we are going to an outlet store on Robert St tomorrow and out to MOA again - see who has gotten new dresses out.

I like Elite Repeat for work clothes

For those that dont know and think this is EASY: Prom dresses are different than regular dance dresses.

ALL THE WHITE CASTLE VALENTINE'S DAY RESERVATIONS ARE BOOKED!

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hmmmmmmm

how bad do you want a table and what would you do for it?

Okay first off I was on EBay the other day looking at dresses....

but thanks alot! I went on under 2009 prom dress and I was on EBay for hours!!!! I want to got PROM!!! :crying:

but these are from Australia and China

http://cgi.ebay.com/2009-Bridesmaid-prom-Gown-Custom-SZ-4-8-10-12-16_W0QQitemZ280303899883QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Dresses?hash=item280303899883&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1494%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/2009-NEW-Sexy-Wedding-Dress-Bridesmaid-Prom-Gown-f_W0QQitemZ260359186830QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWedding_Dresses?hash=item260359186830&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1494%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/2009-NEW-Sexy-Wedding-Dress-Bridesmaid-Prom-Gown_W0QQitemZ180327075147QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWedding_Dresses?hash=item180327075147&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

I think I could do it if you wanted!!! lol YOu got 25 bucks!!! lol!!

You can send me a check!! lol I will take care of the rest!! :eyeroll: :cool: :goofy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2009-Sexy-Wedding-Dresses-Wedding-Gowns-prom-gown-b_W0QQitemZ290294530577QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWedding_Dresses?hash=item290294530577&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1494%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A3%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/2009-NEW-Sexy-Wedding-Dress-Bridesmaid-Prom-Gown_W0QQitemZ250371282603QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWedding_Dresses?hash=item250371282603&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1494%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A5%7C294%3A50

that bums me out. that would totally be what I would do.

sigh* work. Im in hell. errr napa.

I grew up there, but for some reason, it takes leaving and then going back to realize what a dump the town is. yikes. pathetic shopping, and everything closes at like 6

Any indication of how it happened? It's possible if it got jostled it might be a loose connection.

Well I guess that would be the best indicator of a recession...

:goofy:

I really don't have any idea....at all...looks like it got dropped...but thats just a guess...

If you want me to have a look at it, you know where and when to find me.

You're covered under warranty from the last time anyway :wink:

work. people.

yeah. people. man they suck

amen.

Reminds me of another saying:

The more I meet other people... The more I love my Dog.

YOU have a dog?

hope you're okay today

you have a good family and a decent job

and health is doing better

Ive learned that things can always get worse but trying to be greatful for what I do have. It doesnt feel like much but Im grasping at whats there.

big hug

Going stir crazy at work. My skill set is completely moot at this time- I'm doing manual assembly stuff (along with everybody else here - and I mean EVERYBODY) to kill time and pay the bills.

I'm thinking of enrolling in one of those online classroom things for web page design just so I have something to keep my mind on. Any recommendations of what to get into / avoid?

Have you looked at Virtual University?

www.vu.org

I've taken some classes through VU - price is certainly right.

Some of these "Free Online Courses" places - especially the ones that pop up at the 'top' of Google searches - are too good to be true. - I am tempted to sneak into a night class at Globe up the road and just pretend I can't speak english.

can a person get a free online college degree???

It's good advice but better said than done as you know.

ty

irritates: conf call meetings about conf. call meetings. they wasted my time today when I could have been actually prepping for the actual meeting.

or at the very least surfing the internet.

just got off the phone with a buddy of mine, who's been a part of our little east side mafia, and i've been blessed to call a friend since like junior high or so.....

- his mom has been in pretty bad shape for quite a while, and was like a mom to alotta neighborhood kids....

Sounds like she doesnt have very long left.... maybe within the month...

Dude that sucks Sorry to hear that Brother take it easy and tell your friend that he is in my thoughts!!!

NOROVIRUS

Nasty stuff - only the common cold is more contagious. Having the shits for two days straight I guess "irritates" doesn't exactly cover it. Invest in Lysol stock for the next 24-48 hours. I'll be at home enjoying my Jell-o.

Fertility drugs...... side effects - hot flashes, headaches, mood swings

The warning label should really read: May cause you to say things that can get you fired, may cause you to consider taking your shirt off in public, may cause you to slap stupid people, and may cause you to consider divorce. :pbpt:

Viagra has that impact as well.

I assume of course :sheepish:

may cause you to consider taking your shirt off in public

so whats the problem?

a handful of valid bummers in here this morning.

I can feel your sadness in your post nick :frown:

I don't want to feel anything youre feeling these past couple of days maddog - Ive got enough on my plate where as I don't think you want to look at a plate for awhile.

and more kids are taboo here tatergirl - good luck - have you done this before? are there possibilites of more than one? Im excited for you.

Just don't have eight.

JOE!

Hitting the 'sync" button on media player with my new 8gb sansa fuse plugged in. Its been loading files for 4 hours now.

3 hours feeling like 3 minutes

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