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But, mikea, how can I worry about something I don't even notice?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:20 PM
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What's an arse, ShutterCat?
I'm not sure I even have one of those.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:19 PM
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Just because you are paranoid
Doesn't mean they aren't out to get you. But of course, the real people to worry about are the ones you don't notice.
posted by
mikea18
on August 12, 2006 at 8:21 AM
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I wouldn't drop the paranoia altogether
A little paranoia can help keep your arse above ground.
posted by
AlienInsomniac
on August 12, 2006 at 5:28 AM
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But those so-called "precautionary measures" are just sheer lunacy, Frankenkitty!
What's a "jumper cable"?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:34 AM
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Though a little of it, goes a long way, Darrke.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:32 AM
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Good point, Aaron, I should tell my mother that ...
But I won't ...
because I'm afraid of her.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:30 AM
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Thanks for dropping by, Whacky.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:28 AM
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I guess I'll find out tonight, Ann.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:28 AM
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That happens with most of my posts, Azur.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:27 AM
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You are racking up the comments!
Paranoia, to me, is the same feeling that leads people to keep jumper cables in their cars and fire extinguishers by their stoves. I wouldn't ignore a bad feeling, even if it seems irrational to other people. Have a nice evening
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on August 11, 2006 at 8:25 PM
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A little paranoia is healthy...
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on August 11, 2006 at 6:57 PM
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If everyone really is trying to kill me,
am I paranoid or just observant?
posted by
AaronB
on August 11, 2006 at 3:35 PM
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posted by
Whacky
on August 11, 2006 at 3:00 PM
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The worst part might just be sampling their exotic food..
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 11, 2006 at 2:42 PM
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Shut up.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 12:58 PM
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Not to diminish your paranoia
but this is one of those posts where the comments took on a life of their own, arguably a more interesting life.
posted by
Azur
on August 11, 2006 at 12:56 PM
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I'm doing well, Kingmi. (I just pre-ordered something online.) Thanks for asking.
And, you?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 12:48 PM
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No Sweat, Don't Even Mention It.
I made that one up, actually.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 12:47 PM
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Bhaskar.ing ...
What?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 12:45 PM
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Mademoiselle, How are you today?
posted by
kingmi
on August 11, 2006 at 12:41 PM
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I assume you mean Nigata Santana Diesel Engine Manufacturing Indonesia??? 
posted by
syzygy
on August 11, 2006 at 11:51 AM
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.... Innocently pure,. Can I call that? mademoiselle?
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on August 11, 2006 at 11:34 AM
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NSDEMI, Moon.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 11:09 AM
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I wouldn't consider myself so much "prudent", Saul ...
as "wisely cautious".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 11:07 AM
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Paranoia, prudence, caution... whatever keeps you kicking...
posted by
saul_relative
on August 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM
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......got it 
posted by
syzygy
on August 11, 2006 at 10:53 AM
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......'scuse me....that would be WTMI.......
posted by
syzygy
on August 11, 2006 at 10:53 AM
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WTMI =
Way
Too
Much
Information
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 10:52 AM
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.....hmmmm......to make your mother your slave would be considerably more difficult (it would require candles and incense among other things and a LOT of work on my part)......it can be done but, my commission would be more like 50% (esp. with the loss of cash from the sale of Pavel) and I would need cash down........sorry, you went right over my head........... WMTI would be???????? MoonSpirit
posted by
syzygy
on August 11, 2006 at 10:49 AM
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Why on Earth would I want to think that, fourcats?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 10:26 AM
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That's quite a plan, Moon.
Though, I would actually prefer that my mother became my slave. I can already easily manipulate Michelle, as it is.
Also, I might miss Pavel. A little.
P.S. It took me a while to realize that by "ME", you meant "Middle Eastern". At first I thought you were implying you bought young boys. And I was, like, WTMI!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 10:25 AM
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Perhaps, Corbin.
The irony is that no one has come close to uncovering its whereabouts yet.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 10:19 AM
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No offense, Ann, but that sort of stuff seems a tad kooky to me.
I think I'll probably just wear a necklace made of garlic.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 10:17 AM
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Those questions (and more) shall be answered in upcoming posts, Runs at dawn ...
The problem is, complex stories such as these require my actually being awake to write them.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 10:15 AM
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think sloppy felt material cowboy hat, sloping shoulders and buck teeth.
posted by
fourcats
on August 11, 2006 at 8:54 AM
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Mademoiselle, if you approach this correctly, you might be able to solve several of your problems. First, being ME, your neighbors would have a propensity for buying young boys and while Pavel is on the outer fringes of 'young' the fact that he is fair (and I assume blonde) I still think you could get a good price for him. Second, since I'm sure that you continue in contact with the FBI (after reporting 'those people'), you will be able to report their illegal trafficing in human flesh. This will give the FBI a pretext to arrest them and open the doors for you to collect the reward. Third, after the FBI vans leave, you can sneak into the house and collect the valuables: Persian rugs, Turkish art, they'll have gold and jewels, etc. Fourth, with all of the money (sale of brother, FBI reward, ME loot) you'll be in a position to bring commitment proceedings against mother (I'll tell you more about how to do this later), leaving you in total charge of the homefront. Michelle and Manon will be forced to become your slaves, you can get rid yourself of your worthless boyfriend and move an older wiser gentleman in with you. Is life good or what? It's all in knowing how to plan things. MoonSpirit p.s. I do expect a commission (let's say 10%) for giving you the keys to independence, freedom and happiness.
posted by
syzygy
on August 11, 2006 at 8:19 AM
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Ahhhh...the gnome-napping.....
has it come home to roost?
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on August 11, 2006 at 6:36 AM
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Regarding that matter, if you believe in the power of "protection" from the rosary or other forms, carry it along on your person. You will be saved. As for the rest of your family, do as you see fit....
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 11, 2006 at 6:05 AM
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You really need to elaborate on this one
LOL. Are you afraid she will take revenge on the stolen gnome? By the way, did you ever return it?
Also, you never told us what your grandfather's secret was.
posted by
Runs_at_dawn
on August 11, 2006 at 5:57 AM
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Thank you, Steeler Fan ...
Our "family night" is every Wednesday ... I'll set an extra place for you.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 5:27 AM
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About your previous post....when can I come over for game night?
It sounded like so much fun.
posted by
steeler_fan
on August 11, 2006 at 5:26 AM
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Tumbleweed sounds vaguely familiar, fourcats ...
But I can't quite picture him.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 4:48 AM
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No, Ann, I was thinking they might actually be possesssed by Mrs. Schumacher's ghost.
Although, for some reason, when you write that out, it seems sorta silly.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 4:47 AM
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I considered that possibility, Shamsuddin.
But I've been told it's only the poor Arabs who are dangerous.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 4:45 AM
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Congrats. Here's the prize for the tar answer. The previous one was handed to blackcat. It was in the comments below/ before your entry. Thanks for your continual support in visiting.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 11, 2006 at 2:31 AM
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You think its a trap because they might ask about the former occupants, the garden gnome etc?
I hope your mother will stick to you for solidarity. Lol.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 11, 2006 at 2:29 AM
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there's a cartoon called "tumbleweed"
one of the characters (i think tumbleweed himself, i don't really know the cartoon well) is a little dim. one day another character walks by and sees tumbleweed sitting dejectedly on a fence. "why so glum?" he asks. "people think i'm stupid" says tumbleweed. "aw, you're just being paranoid". "no i'm not", says tumbleweed, "i had my paranoids took out when i was ten."
posted by
fourcats
on August 11, 2006 at 2:10 AM
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Careful, they could be terrorists
posted by
Shams-i-Heartsong
on August 11, 2006 at 1:29 AM
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Editor's note:
Post has been edited ... I just wanted to note that.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 12:20 AM
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Not that I know of, Mason ...
I don't see what they'd want it for, anyway ... they're middle-eastern.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 11, 2006 at 12:19 AM
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Do they know about the 'gnome?'
posted by
MasonGarrett
on August 11, 2006 at 12:12 AM
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Always good advice, Tanga.
Except for this one time, when my instincts told me to go ahead and try to leap over a large poodle, because I could "easily make it".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 10, 2006 at 10:43 PM
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Listen to your instincts
posted by
Tanga
on August 10, 2006 at 10:37 PM
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My mother thinks I'm crazy for being suspicious, markng ...
But she's the one who's in denial of reality.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 10, 2006 at 10:16 PM
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Oh, how neighbourly!
A feast of (or rather for) maggots and worms. Delicious!
posted by
markng
on August 10, 2006 at 10:10 PM
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