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My mother in law, her husband and 3 dogs just now showed up on my door step to stay with us for an undetermined time while they look for a house to buy and move into. Kind of a "Cousin Eddy" sort of situation.
Please pray for me!:r

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Time for a trip to San Diego?!?!?!?!!?

Hang in there, Brother.

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Been there and done that! Good luck -- make sure to find time to have a few sticks to keep you sane!

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Oh my!!! I'll keep you in my prayers brother!!!

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Maybe this should be in the Prayers/Thoughts thread. LOL. Will keep you in prayers brother.

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I am trying sooooooo hard to make this happen!

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I thought about that Larry, but didn't want to take away from those who truly need them. For me it's more of a sanity check Bro!:r

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Ohhhhhhhhhhh boy......best wishes bro!

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Wow

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:r:bhd

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Praying the liquor cabinet holds up for you, Kev. ;)

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Update: They have only been here for 2 hours and already 1 of our "guests" has peed on the front entry rug!
I have to remind myself to be a gracious host for the first 2 weeks, but after that I fear this may turn into a "Thunder Dome" situation!:r

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Thanks Tim! I stocked it pretty well knowing they were on their way, though I pray a blizzard does not come and sock us in over 4 days, as I only have a dozen bottles in there!

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God Bless!!!

After 72 hours, they will be stinking like old rotting fish left out for days with no refrigeration. It's a fact. The 72 hour rule is real.

After a week, you will wonder if there are ways to get away with murder.

I truly feel for you.

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Was it the mother-in-law or her husband?:r:r:r ;s
Seriously, if the dogs are not house broken, kick them outside. Best of luck with your Christmas holiday.

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:r

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Kevin, my advice is to retire to the mancave. 2 strong drinks and a nice CC. Double corona or churchill (something that lasts a long time). Ready set go!

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Yikes!

I hope there is a man cave somewhere that can be locked from the inside.

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Good Luck, Kevin! Hang In There, Brother & Smoke One Every Chance You Get!

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Oh crap. I could never do that....even when we DID talk to her......10 years ago. :r

I suggest taking up an away from home hobby.

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Kevin.....please promise to live by my code for as long as they stay:

"I'll become homicidal long before I'll become suicidal."


Good luck, My Brother....if you come to Chicago for a weekend, let me know, I got a spare room.

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You may not think this is a prayer thing, but I will keep you in my prayers anyway. Anytime family lives together for an extended period, no matter how well they get along, it can be stressful.

God's blessings upon you all, I will keep you in my prayers for strength and peace.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

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seems like whiskey & prozac would get you through this situation :r
maybe you should look for a new house and let them have your place :D

good luck........in time this to will pass

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Thank you Todd, I truly do appreciate yours, and everyones Prayers.

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That is my new mantra Tom!:tu

If I have to bug out, I think I'll fly a triangle, Spokane to San Diego, then Chicago and back.;)

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winner!:tu

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Don't forget Jersey. Maybe it smells a little and can be dirty and downright nasty in other sections but honestly, it's PARADISE in comparison to the situation your in!:tu

Hang in there Brother!

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End of the day update: As far as I can tell, the only other things the dogs peed on were my boots and tennis shoes, I kept a civil tongue in my mouth and I only mildly PO'ed my wife. I am now enjoying a Hydrocodone (For my back) a glass of wine and an 07 HU Regalias. Life is good :ss
Thank you all for the positive and very funny thoughts, and please stay tuned for day 2 updates! :r

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Good luck;s;s

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I'm sorry. But this may turn into my Favorite Thread!

Enjoy the pills, booze and smoke Brother. Well deserved!:tu

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Damn straight!

Need me to mail you anymore hydrocodone, Kevin? :r

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I'm good for now Tom, the VA keeps me pretty well stocked, but, if I run low I'll just borrow some from ya the next time I see ya Bro!;)

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Chingas, ya gotta stay tuned Bro, We've only just begun this circus act!:r

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Trust me. I'm in for the long haul. Obviously an unfortunately at your dispence and misfortune. :tu:td

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Just keep the homicide/suicide principle in mind until we meet again....or at least until your MIL's cats accidently get lost outside. :r

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Lord, Grant me the serenity to
accept the things I cannot change,
Courage, to change the things I can, and
Wisdom to hide the bodies of those people
I had to kill because they pissed me off.

And also,
Help me to be careful of the toes I step on today,
As they may be connected to the ass that I may
have to kiss tomorrow.

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Fixed it for ya Bro!:r
BTW, I told my wife that the next time those dogs pissed on my boots, I'd leave em outside until they looked like Jack Nicholson did at the end of the Shining!:r

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Heeeeeeeeeeeere's Fido!!! :D :r

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For what it's worth, there was only one dog in "The Shining", and he was a very bad boy.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...shiningdog.jpg

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WINNER!:r

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GL, Today, Kevin!:tu

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Best of luck with this... you're a better man than I! One afternoon with my Mother in Law is enough to drive me to drink... I honestly can't imagine.

Cheers,
G

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Good luck! I would be ready to commit murder after 3 days if my Inlaws were here.

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Thanks Greg! I'm pretty sure I'm gonna need it!

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Day 2 update: All quiet on the western front. I dreamed about garbage trucks falling over last night. NEVER had that happen before. Anyone with psych 101 or higher (or Dave;)) can chime in here as I suspect it has something to do with my in-laws.:r

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My MIL just took out a small table in our upstairs hall way that had an antique industrial glass piece on it. She "forgot" to turn the light on. And so it starts.:hn

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As long as she picks you up when you are done. ;)

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Good luck. Take a deep breath, relax, and have a stogie. In my experience in-laws are almost always trying - hang in there, brother, and keep your cool.

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Ouch, babe! Indeed, may He grant you strength beyond human possibility! No one here envys you, and know you are indeed in our thoughts and prayers! Best wishes for a quick resolution to your problemo!

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Oh the Drama! May I suggest a video camera. You could easily submit this to a network for yet ANOTHER hit reality TV show!:tu