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  • So this morning as I'm getting ready for work, I can't find earrings to match my shirt and I say "I need more jewelry."

    The SO looks at me for a moment and then says "There is no response to that comment that I can make that won't get me in trouble."

    Hee. I have trained him well.

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  • Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    So this morning as I'm getting ready for work, I can't find earrings to match my shirt and I say "I need more jewelry."

    The SO looks at me for a moment and then says "There is no response to that comment that I can make that won't get me in trouble."

    Hee. I have trained him well.

    He is incorrect. The appropriate response is to say "Yes, darling, I felt the same way, that's why I bought you these..."

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    Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    So this morning as I'm getting ready for work, I can't find earrings to match my shirt and I say "I need more jewelry."

    The SO looks at me for a moment and then says "There is no response to that comment that I can make that won't get me in trouble."

    Hee. I have trained him well.

    He is incorrect. The appropriate response is to say "Yes, darling, I felt the same way, that's why I bought you these..."

    Have to agree with Jon on this.

    "There is no response to that comment that I can make that won't get me in trouble" is the response to several comments including "Does my butt look big in this" - when it clearly does.

    Defensiveness by rote is but one indicator that he's in need of a night off with the boys 😛

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  • The problem is he doesn't know jewelry from boo. He'd be just as likely to get me something hideous as he would to luck out and get me something pretty. So we've agreed that he will only buy me jewelry when I specifically point something out to him and say "That."

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  • Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    So this morning as I'm getting ready for work, I can't find earrings to match my shirt and I say "I need more jewelry."

    The SO looks at me for a moment and then says "There is no response to that comment that I can make that won't get me in trouble."

    Hee. I have trained him well.

    Hopefully you have a con coming up soon and can fulfil this need.

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  • Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    The problem is he doesn't know jewelry from boo. He'd be just as likely to get me something hideous as he would to luck out and get me something pretty. So we've agreed that he will only buy me jewelry when I specifically point something out to him and say "That."

    Trained, yes.

    But sometimes the unexpected surprise is nice.

    Maybe some gem hunting is in order.

    That way, he learns the stones you like, and you get them mounted as you like.

  • Greg Edwards-268690 (4/22/2013)


    Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    The problem is he doesn't know jewelry from boo. He'd be just as likely to get me something hideous as he would to luck out and get me something pretty. So we've agreed that he will only buy me jewelry when I specifically point something out to him and say "That."

    Trained, yes.

    But sometimes the unexpected surprise is nice.

    Maybe some gem hunting is in order.

    That way, he learns the stones you like, and you get them mounted as you like.

    Or gift certificates work well. 😀

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  • Ohh. Gem hunting. That's a wonderful idea. Thanks, Greg.

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  • Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    Ohh. Gem hunting. That's a wonderful idea. Thanks, Greg.

    Gem Mountain, Spruce Pine, NC, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

    Just be aware that faceting isn't exactly common.

    Up here, they cut and polish agates, but can't find local place that facets.

    Pretty good instructions on what to look for.

    And bring a small flashlight. You will find it very handy to check tough stones out.

  • Hey guys, I need your help please. On Wednesday we're having a "bring the kids to work day" and I'm helping out. I've been asked to "train" the kids on my job. It's a small group of 8-12 year olds and I need 30-45 minutes worth of fun activities that give them an idea of what I do.

    Anyone have any thoughts?

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  • Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    Hey guys, I need your help please. On Wednesday we're having a "bring the kids to work day" and I'm helping out. I've been asked to "train" the kids on my job. It's a small group of 8-12 year olds and I need 30-45 minutes worth of fun activities that give them an idea of what I do.

    Anyone have any thoughts?

    This is going to sound ridiculous, but it is something I liked doing at that age: flowcharting. Teach them what the shapes are and how a flowchart works, then let them make their own about whatever they want to make it about. They get to draw, be creative and learn a useful skill that goes beyond programming.

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  • Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    Hey guys, I need your help please. On Wednesday we're having a "bring the kids to work day" and I'm helping out. I've been asked to "train" the kids on my job. It's a small group of 8-12 year olds and I need 30-45 minutes worth of fun activities that give them an idea of what I do.

    Anyone have any thoughts?

    I like the flowcharting idea. I might even link it with a small project using something like Scratch. Ask them to come up with a way to solve a simple problem, or even make a little game. Give them 15 min, then show them how it works in Scratch.

  • I know Brandie will like this, and perhaps others. My 14yr old asked if he could go to Comicon in Denver with his friends.

    Now I'm thinking I might need to go as well 😉

  • Steve Jones - SSC Editor (4/22/2013)


    Brandie Tarvin (4/22/2013)


    Hey guys, I need your help please. On Wednesday we're having a "bring the kids to work day" and I'm helping out. I've been asked to "train" the kids on my job. It's a small group of 8-12 year olds and I need 30-45 minutes worth of fun activities that give them an idea of what I do.

    Anyone have any thoughts?

    I like the flowcharting idea. I might even link it with a small project using something like Scratch. Ask them to come up with a way to solve a simple problem, or even make a little game. Give them 15 min, then show them how it works in Scratch.

    Scratch?

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  • Steve Jones - SSC Editor (4/22/2013)


    I know Brandie will like this, and perhaps others. My 14yr old asked if he could go to Comicon in Denver with his friends.

    Now I'm thinking I might need to go as well 😉

    Hee. Just an FYI, though. The company that runs that Comicon aren't the same people that run the San Diego and New York versions.

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