I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I have
noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.

I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.

The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
need for priority parking places.

;-)


Dimitri

On Apr 1, 9:59*am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I have
> noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>
> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>
> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
> need for priority parking places.
>
> ;-)
>
> Dimitri

You must have missed my comment -I am way not in favor of those
parking places. Here's a replay: Exercise is good - let 'em walk.

N.

Dimitri wrote:

> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I
> have noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.

<hehe nice pun>
>
> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.

Well, I found it rather amusing, yes.
>
> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on
> the need for priority parking places.
>
> ;-)
>

Quite so.

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

"Nancy2" > wrote in message
...
On Apr 1, 9:59 am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I have
> noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>
> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>
> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
> need for priority parking places.
>
> ;-)
>
> Dimitri

You must have missed my comment -I am way not in favor of those
parking places. Here's a replay: Exercise is good - let 'em walk.

N.

No, actually I did see it and it's a valid opinion ergo no comment however
maybe in the latter stages we should change to word walk to waddle.....

:-)


Dimitri

Dimitri wrote:
> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I
> have noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>
> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>
> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
> need for priority parking places.


When I dropped off my taxes the other day I asked the girl at the
counter how the riding was going. I know her from the hunter jumper
horse show circuit. She said she was still riding but shouldn't be,
because she is 8 months pregnant. I have known several other active
riders who rode well into their pregnancies. There is no doubt that
some women suffer from a variety of problems, but obviously just being
pregnant does not mean they all need special parking.

Nancy2 wrote:

> On Apr 1, 9:59Â*am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
>> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I
>> have noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>>
>> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>>
>> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on
>> the need for priority parking places.
>>
>> ;-)
>>
>> Dimitri
>
> You must have missed my comment -I am way not in favor of those
> parking places. Here's a replay: Exercise is good - let 'em walk.
>
> N.

I know *I* missed it (sorry, don't read every post here).

Lemme put it this way... I have no problem walking fair distances when I
am not heavily pregnant,and I will *not* waste 10 minutes (or more)
driving round a parking lot looking for a space as close to the store
entrance as possible, like most men I know - pregnant or not.

However, when I was 8 months pregnant with my second child at age 43 (I
still plead temporary insanity), I sure appreciated those priority
parking places that we have at some stores. Guess you've either never
been pregnant or must be one of those ladies who can drop their babies
in the field while busy bringing in the harvest. Good for you.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

ChattyCathy wrote:

> Nancy2 wrote:
>
>
>>On Apr 1, 9:59 am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
>>
>>>I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I
>>>have noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>>>
>>>I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>>>
>>>The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on
>>>the need for priority parking places.
>>>
>>>;-)
>>>
>>>Dimitri
>>
>>You must have missed my comment -I am way not in favor of those
>>parking places. Here's a replay: Exercise is good - let 'em walk.
>>
>>N.
>
>
> I know *I* missed it (sorry, don't read every post here).
>
> Lemme put it this way... I have no problem walking fair distances when I
> am not heavily pregnant,and I will *not* waste 10 minutes (or more)
> driving round a parking lot looking for a space as close to the store
> entrance as possible, like most men I know - pregnant or not.
>
> However, when I was 8 months pregnant with my second child at age 43 (I
> still plead temporary insanity), I sure appreciated those priority
> parking places that we have at some stores. Guess you've either never
> been pregnant or must be one of those ladies who can drop their babies
> in the field while busy bringing in the harvest. Good for you.

And then there are those who have to cross their legs and clench to hang
on. And for those not up on recent medical news, even a few weeks less
makes a difference. A huge difference in immediate medical care for the
preemie, and in educational expenses for the child born with sub-optimal
brain development down the road.

Honestly, I'm disgusted with certain posters that I respect in general
for their attitude certain short-term pregnancy-related issues.

A pregnant woman in the final stages of her gestation is experiencing
difficulties and is grateful for a sop offered by a local grocery chain,
yet, you all would prefer she apply for state sanctioned permission to
park in a space designated for someone with a permanent disability.

With my second born, whose date of conception was documented, I
experienced premature contractions, aka braxton hicks, after any sort of
physical exertion after the 32nd week - 8 weeks premature.

I did my very best to avoid all but absolutely necessary exertion. But
I had a three-year-old and sometimes she had needs.

As it was, her brother came a full, documented 14 days early. And there
were issues. We were lucky. We had excellent insurance. He's ok. A
couple weeks earlier and that might not have been the case.

But for those of you who are offended by minor freakin' concessions made
to pregnant women AND are ****ed off about rising health care costs AND
the costs of dealing with disabilities, maybe it's time to shut your
fracking mouths and step up. I don't see you offering to shop and
deliver groceries. I don't see you volunteering to provide respite care
to handicapped infants. I don't see you helping out at long-term care
facilities for the handicapped.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Dimitri wrote:
>> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I
>> have noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>>
>> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>>
>> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
>> need for priority parking places.
>
>
> When I dropped off my taxes the other day I asked the girl at the counter
> how the riding was going. I know her from the hunter jumper horse show
> circuit. She said she was still riding but shouldn't be, because she is 8
> months pregnant. I have known several other active riders who rode well
> into their pregnancies. There is no doubt that some women suffer from a
> variety of problems, but obviously just being pregnant does not mean they
> all need special parking.
>

Rarely is anything absolute. I have a handicap sticker. I don't need to
use it all the time and in fact deliberately park a distance away when
possible as exercise is good for me under certain conditions. Toss up a
wind or a high humidity and all bets are off. Without an available spot
close to the door, I have to give it a miss.

Debbie

"Kathleen" > wrote in message
...

<snip>

>
> And then there are those who have to cross their legs and clench to hang
> on. And for those not up on recent medical news, even a few weeks less
> makes a difference. A huge difference in immediate medical care for the
> preemie, and in educational expenses for the child born with sub-optimal
> brain development down the road.
>
> Honestly, I'm disgusted with certain posters that I respect in general for
> their attitude certain short-term pregnancy-related issues.
>
> A pregnant woman in the final stages of her gestation is experiencing
> difficulties and is grateful for a sop offered by a local grocery chain,
> yet, you all would prefer she apply for state sanctioned permission to
> park in a space designated for someone with a permanent disability.
>
> With my second born, whose date of conception was documented, I
> experienced premature contractions, aka braxton hicks, after any sort of
> physical exertion after the 32nd week - 8 weeks premature.
>
> I did my very best to avoid all but absolutely necessary exertion. But I
> had a three-year-old and sometimes she had needs.
>
> As it was, her brother came a full, documented 14 days early. And there
> were issues. We were lucky. We had excellent insurance. He's ok. A
> couple weeks earlier and that might not have been the case.
>
> But for those of you who are offended by minor freakin' concessions made
> to pregnant women AND are ****ed off about rising health care costs AND
> the costs of dealing with disabilities, maybe it's time to shut your
> fracking mouths and step up. I don't see you offering to shop and deliver
> groceries. I don't see you volunteering to provide respite care to
> handicapped infants. I don't see you helping out at long-term care
> facilities for the handicapped.

I think you should let us know what you really think.

LOL - sorry I can't help it.

Recently we were down in LA helping # 3 daughter with a severe,
uncontrollable, preeclampsia who was on bed rest. It was a matter of
keeping the baby with mommy for as many days as possible for the health of
the baby.

finally she was put on complete bed rest.

Dimitri

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Dimitri wrote:
>> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I
>> have noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>>
>> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>>
>> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
>> need for priority parking places.
>
>
> When I dropped off my taxes the other day I asked the girl at the counter
> how the riding was going. I know her from the hunter jumper horse show
> circuit. She said she was still riding but shouldn't be, because she is 8
> months pregnant. I have known several other active riders who rode well
> into their pregnancies.

So she's an idiot ergo lets pull the parking spaces from all pregnant
women - good logic.

There is no doubt that
> some women suffer from a variety of problems, but obviously just being
> pregnant does not mean they all need special parking.

see above.

Dimitri

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Kathleen" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> <snip>
>
>>
>> And then there are those who have to cross their legs and clench to hang
>> on. And for those not up on recent medical news, even a few weeks less
>> makes a difference. A huge difference in immediate medical care for the
>> preemie, and in educational expenses for the child born with sub-optimal
>> brain development down the road.
>>
>> Honestly, I'm disgusted with certain posters that I respect in general
>> for their attitude certain short-term pregnancy-related issues.
>>
>> A pregnant woman in the final stages of her gestation is experiencing
>> difficulties and is grateful for a sop offered by a local grocery chain,
>> yet, you all would prefer she apply for state sanctioned permission to
>> park in a space designated for someone with a permanent disability.
>>
>> With my second born, whose date of conception was documented, I
>> experienced premature contractions, aka braxton hicks, after any sort of
>> physical exertion after the 32nd week - 8 weeks premature.
>>
>> I did my very best to avoid all but absolutely necessary exertion. But I
>> had a three-year-old and sometimes she had needs.
>>
>> As it was, her brother came a full, documented 14 days early. And there
>> were issues. We were lucky. We had excellent insurance. He's ok. A
>> couple weeks earlier and that might not have been the case.
>>
>> But for those of you who are offended by minor freakin' concessions made
>> to pregnant women AND are ****ed off about rising health care costs AND
>> the costs of dealing with disabilities, maybe it's time to shut your
>> fracking mouths and step up. I don't see you offering to shop and
>> deliver groceries. I don't see you volunteering to provide respite care
>> to handicapped infants. I don't see you helping out at long-term care
>> facilities for the handicapped.
>
> I think you should let us know what you really think.
>

As far as I'm concerned, you choose to breed, you're on your own.

cybercat wrote:
>>
>
> As far as I'm concerned, you choose to breed, you're on your own.

Fair enough. However, if and when you ever decide to breed, you'll be on
your own too. Capiche?
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

cybercat wrote:

> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>"Kathleen" > wrote in message
...
>>
>><snip>
>>
>>>And then there are those who have to cross their legs and clench to hang
>>>on. And for those not up on recent medical news, even a few weeks less
>>>makes a difference. A huge difference in immediate medical care for the
>>>preemie, and in educational expenses for the child born with sub-optimal
>>>brain development down the road.
>>>
>>>Honestly, I'm disgusted with certain posters that I respect in general
>>>for their attitude certain short-term pregnancy-related issues.
>>>
>>>A pregnant woman in the final stages of her gestation is experiencing
>>>difficulties and is grateful for a sop offered by a local grocery chain,
>>>yet, you all would prefer she apply for state sanctioned permission to
>>>park in a space designated for someone with a permanent disability.
>>>
>>>With my second born, whose date of conception was documented, I
>>>experienced premature contractions, aka braxton hicks, after any sort of
>>>physical exertion after the 32nd week - 8 weeks premature.
>>>
>>>I did my very best to avoid all but absolutely necessary exertion. But I
>>>had a three-year-old and sometimes she had needs.
>>>
>>>As it was, her brother came a full, documented 14 days early. And there
>>>were issues. We were lucky. We had excellent insurance. He's ok. A
>>>couple weeks earlier and that might not have been the case.
>>>
>>>But for those of you who are offended by minor freakin' concessions made
>>>to pregnant women AND are ****ed off about rising health care costs AND
>>>the costs of dealing with disabilities, maybe it's time to shut your
>>>fracking mouths and step up. I don't see you offering to shop and
>>>deliver groceries. I don't see you volunteering to provide respite care
>>>to handicapped infants. I don't see you helping out at long-term care
>>>facilities for the handicapped.
>>
>>I think you should let us know what you really think.
>>
>
>
> As far as I'm concerned, you choose to breed, you're on your own.
>
>

Yeah, CC, I know... You're squicked out by the whole reproductive
thing. Your sister told you that once you have a kid "your body is
never the same again". Well, yeah.

But as a female, once you've had *intercourse* your body is never the
same again (never mind your mind), so go figure. It's all in how you
use it.

Kathleen wrote:

> Your sister told you that once you have a kid "your body is
> never the same again". Well, yeah.

There was TV commercial I saw the other night that was advertising some
(very expensive) concoction in a jar (also available in a tube) that
was 'guaranteed' to get rid of stretch marks caused by pregnancy.

Heh. Do you think I should pick some up when I go to get all those
various other products they advertise that claim to remove 'all the
signs of ageing' from my face/neck?
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

In article >,
Kathleen > wrote:


> A pregnant woman in the final stages of her gestation is experiencing
> difficulties and is grateful for a sop offered by a local grocery chain,
> yet, you all would prefer she apply for state sanctioned permission to
> park in a space designated for someone with a permanent disability.

Don't really know about your state, but I don't believe they are
restricted to people with PERMANENT disability. If I had a temporary
problem, I would get a temporary handicapped placard. That's what
they're for.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

In article >,
ChattyCathy > wrote:

> cybercat wrote:
> >>
> >
> > As far as I'm concerned, you choose to breed, you're on your own.
>
> Fair enough. However, if and when you ever decide to breed, you'll be on
> your own too. Capiche?

The other CC is about as likely to get pregnant as I am. Well, slightly
more. Having at baby at 43 is pushing it. Having a baby at 50 isn't
setting a world record, but it certainly isn't usual.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On Apr 1, 10:59*am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I have
> noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>
> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>
> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
> need for priority parking places.
>
> ;-)
>
> Dimitri

Very true.

I have mixed feelings on these spaces. When I was earlier on my
pregnancies, I never used them. However, when I was farther along, and
thus more uncomfortable, I could see the need. Especially if they were
also struggling with a toddler.

But honestly, what's wrong with being nice to a pregnant lady? There
aren't so many "mom spaces" that people should be up in arms anyway.

Kris

Dimitri wrote:
>
>> When I dropped off my taxes the other day I asked the girl at the
>> counter how the riding was going. I know her from the hunter jumper
>> horse show circuit. She said she was still riding but shouldn't be,
>> because she is 8 months pregnant. I have known several other active
>> riders who rode well into their pregnancies.
>
> So she's an idiot ergo lets pull the parking spaces from all pregnant
> women - good logic.


That is a strange leap in logic.



> There is no doubt that
>> some women suffer from a variety of problems, but obviously just being
>> pregnant does not mean they all need special parking.
>
> see above.


Yes. Do see above..... just because some pregnant women have enough
difficulty to need priority parking does not mean that all need it.

cybercat wrote:
> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Kathleen" > wrote in message

>>>
>>> But for those of you who are offended by minor freakin' concessions made
>>> to pregnant women AND are ****ed off about rising health care costs AND
>>> the costs of dealing with disabilities, maybe it's time to shut your
>>> fracking mouths and step up. I don't see you offering to shop and
>>> deliver groceries. I don't see you volunteering to provide respite care
>>> to handicapped infants. I don't see you helping out at long-term care
>>> facilities for the handicapped.

>> I think you should let us know what you really think.
>>
>
> As far as I'm concerned, you choose to breed, you're on your own.
>
>

That's pretty harsh. And uncalled for.

gloria p

Kris wrote:
>
> I have mixed feelings on these spaces. When I was earlier on my
> pregnancies, I never used them. However, when I was farther along, and
> thus more uncomfortable, I could see the need. Especially if they were
> also struggling with a toddler.
>
> But honestly, what's wrong with being nice to a pregnant lady? There
> aren't so many "mom spaces" that people should be up in arms anyway.

http://www.matchdoctor.com/thread_13...s_rider_-.html

In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:


> Yes. Do see above..... just because some pregnant women have enough
> difficulty to need priority parking does not mean that all need it.

I suggested that we let the driver determine whether or not they need
one of those "special" spaces. Steve Wertz said that his mom is a
"mother with kids", although they are all over 40 and live out of state,
so she qualifies. So, we all know that my idea is dumb.

:-(

So, does anybody have a better idea, other than just getting rid of them
all because there isn't room on the sign to describe who they are really
intended for?

I just found out my friend J is pregnant. Based on her due date in
November, she just got pregnant. Does she need special parking? No.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

"Dan Abel" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>
>> Yes. Do see above..... just because some pregnant women have enough
>> difficulty to need priority parking does not mean that all need it.
>
> I suggested that we let the driver determine whether or not they need
> one of those "special" spaces. Steve Wertz said that his mom is a
> "mother with kids", although they are all over 40 and live out of state,
> so she qualifies. So, we all know that my idea is dumb.
>
> :-(
>
> So, does anybody have a better idea, other than just getting rid of them
> all because there isn't room on the sign to describe who they are really
> intended for?
>
> I just found out my friend J is pregnant. Based on her due date in
> November, she just got pregnant. Does she need special parking? No.
>
> --
> Dan Abel
> Petaluma, California USA
>

After careful consideration I think you're all right on the money - why
don't you go by Kroger then you can eliminate the special needs parking on
the other hand you can convince the chairman of the Board or the CEO that
his Marketing VP who came up with this idea should be fired for stupid
ideas.

Duh....

Dimitri

"Kris" > wrote:

>But honestly, what's wrong with being nice to a pregnant lady? There
>aren't so many "mom spaces" that people should be up in arms anyway.

I've never seen them. I am often amazed at how ****ed off people get over
parking.

"cybercat" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Kris" > wrote:
>
>>But honestly, what's wrong with being nice to a pregnant lady? There
>>aren't so many "mom spaces" that people should be up in arms anyway.
>
> I've never seen them. I am often amazed at how ****ed off people get over
> parking.


Interestingly most people do not acknowledge the fact, in their car they are
out in public. Somehow they believe their car insulates them.

Dimitri

"Nancy2" > wrote in message
...
On Apr 1, 9:59 am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I have
> noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>
> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>
> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
> need for priority parking places.
>
> ;-)
>
> Dimitri

You must have missed my comment -I am way not in favor of those
parking places. Here's a replay: Exercise is good - let 'em walk.

=========================

I must have missed that thread. But my thoughts are parking spots for those
with small children that are close to the store are a good idea. I hate
seeing mothers trying to coral their kids while walking through a busy
parking lot. Very dangerous to be small and have careless drivers backing
up.


N.

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "cybercat" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Kris" > wrote:
>>
>>>But honestly, what's wrong with being nice to a pregnant lady? There
>>>aren't so many "mom spaces" that people should be up in arms anyway.
>>
>> I've never seen them. I am often amazed at how ****ed off people get over
>> parking.
>
>
> Interestingly most people do not acknowledge the fact, in their car they
> are out in public. Somehow they believe their car insulates them.
>
> Dimitri

At the late stage of my twin pregnancy, I was really moving slow! I took
public transportation into the city for work. Often the bus was full and I
had to stand. One day a middle aged african american women offered me her
seat, then proceeded to yell at all of those able bodied people who refused
to acknowledge that I was standing next to them. She told them that they
should be ashamed at themse\rlves and how would they like their wives and
mothers treated the same way? .I was super embarrased but she was correct,
I would always give up my seat for an elderly person or a pregnant woman. I
have no problem walking an extra couple of spaces in a parking lot either.

"Debbie" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Rarely is anything absolute. I have a handicap sticker. I don't need to
> use it all the time and in fact deliberately park a distance away when
> possible as exercise is good for me under certain conditions. Toss up a
> wind or a high humidity and all bets are off. Without an available spot
> close to the door, I have to give it a miss.
>

You're probably in the minority. I work with someone who has a handicapped
placard in her car and also sometimes drives her mom's car with a placard,
and the placard is just for her mom's handicap. She uses that placard to
park in priority spots both at work and at stores, etc., even without her
mom present. To make it worse, her mom recently passed away, but she's
still using the placard to park in priority spots.

Dimitri wrote:
> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I
> have noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.

Look again. Several female group members responded.


>
> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>
> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
> need for priority parking places.

That's what *I* said!

Cheryl wrote:
>
I work with someone who has a
> handicapped placard in her car and also sometimes drives her mom's car
> with a placard, and the placard is just for her mom's handicap. She
> uses that placard to park in priority spots both at work and at stores,
> etc., even without her mom present. To make it worse, her mom recently
> passed away, but she's still using the placard to park in priority spots.


I know one of those folk, too. Her mom has been dead for
years, but she
still gets the first space with the hangtag she got "to take
her mom shopping."

gloria p

Puester wrote:
> Cheryl wrote:
>>
> I work with someone who has a
>> handicapped placard in her car and also sometimes drives her mom's
>> car with a placard, and the placard is just for her mom's handicap.
>> She uses that placard to park in priority spots both at work and at
>> stores, etc., even without her mom present. To make it worse, her
>> mom recently passed away, but she's still using the placard to park
>> in priority spots.

> I know one of those folk, too. Her mom has been dead for
> years, but she
> still gets the first space with the hangtag she got "to take
> her mom shopping."

People like that, soon enough their legs will stop working from lack
of use and they will need those handicapped spots.

nancy

On Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:26:11 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>As far as I'm concerned, you choose to breed, you're on your own.

Oh, come on. Where would you be without a mother and a father?


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Wed, 1 Apr 2009 18:09:50 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>I've never seen them.

Me either.


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

Dan Abel wrote:

> In article >,
> ChattyCathy > wrote:
>
>> cybercat wrote:
>> >>
>> >
>> > As far as I'm concerned, you choose to breed, you're on your own.
>>
>> Fair enough. However, if and when you ever decide to breed, you'll be
>> on your own too. Capiche?
>
> The other CC is about as likely to get pregnant as I am. Well,
> slightly
> more. Having at baby at 43 is pushing it. Having a baby at 50 isn't
> setting a world record, but it certainly isn't usual.
>
Cybercat is 50? I somehow thought she was only in her late 30s. Guess I
was wrong.

BTW, did some googling and apparently a 70 year old woman gave birth to
twins in July 2008 and another woman had a baby girl (also at age 70)
in Dec 2008. So ya just never can tell...
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> Nancy2 >
> :
> in rec.food.cooking
>
>> On Apr 1, 9:59*am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
>>> I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and
>>> I hav
>> e
>>> noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>>>
>>> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>>>
>>> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on
>>> the need for priority parking places.
>>>
>>> ;-)
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>
>> You must have missed my comment -I am way not in favor of those
>> parking places. Here's a replay: Exercise is good - let 'em walk.
>
> Couldn't agree more.

Heh. Yet another man who knows what's it like to be 8 months pregnant.
Has there been some sort of medical breakthrough that I've missed?

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Michael "Dog3" wrote:
> ChattyCathy > news:v32Bl.51365$HF6.33895
> @newsfe08.iad: in rec.food.cooking
>
>
>> Heh. Yet another man who knows what's it like to be 8 months
>> pregnant. Has there been some sort of medical breakthrough that I've
>> missed?
>
> Yep. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Story?id=6244878&page=1

Ugh, it's not that woman who is claiming to be a man even though
all her parts are apparently still functioning fine? She's not a man,
I can't fathom why they keep talking about it like it's some kind of
miracle.

nancy

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

>
> Personally I'm all for them having the ability to park in a disabled
> slot. I'm not for reserving slots for "expectant mothers". I'm probably
> one of the posters you are disgusted with. When a person chooses to
> carry a child to full term I feel they should be ready for the
> responsibilities and possible issues that might arise from that choice.
> If a pregnancy is difficult some type of alternate plan could be worked
> out. I think part of my opinion is based upon the "entitlement"
> attitude some people have regarding procreation and the resulting
> offspring. I'm in no way implying you are/were such a person it's just
> an opinion.


Reproduction is a natural behaviour, and essential to our continued
existence. While is may or may not be seen as voluntary, so can extreme
obesity. There are a lot of people around who are just to fat to move
because they stuff themselves with food on a daily basis. We consider
them to be disabled and offer special parking, so I don't understand the
objection to offering the same to a person who is having physical
problems in relation to their bringing a new life into the world.

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> ChattyCathy > news:v32Bl.51365$HF6.33895
> @newsfe08.iad: in rec.food.cooking
>
>
>> Heh. Yet another man who knows what's it like to be 8 months
>> pregnant. Has there been some sort of medical breakthrough that I've
>> missed?
>
> Yep. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Story?id=6244878&page=1
>
> Michael

Sorry can't get to that URL. We've implemented a blocking list for known
pr0n and drug sites (there is a kidlette in this house). Apparently
that site is on the 'drug' list. <g>
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"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
>I see all the guys weighing in on the aspects of being pregnant and I have
>noticed a lack of ladies weighing in on the subject.
>
> I suspect the women here are ROTFMT(their)AO.
>
> The next time the guys are pregnant they can speak with authority on the
> need for priority parking places.
>

2 other points to consider:

Should heavily pregnant women be driving at all?

Have you ever asked a fat woman: "When is it due?"

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

>
> Is it even possible to offer "special" parking to all of the groups of
> people that would like it? I mean, "pregnant parkers", "parents with
> kids", "obese", "really handicapped", "arthritic but not really
> handicapped" etc... It can go on and on. I can see it now... woman
> with 3 small kids on cell phone calling the store from the back of the
> parking lot, "Hi, I'm at the back of the lot because I couldn't find a
> front space for "parents with children" slot. Can you please send the
> shuttle back here to take me and the kids to the door"?

Only in America...

<ducking and running>
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On Wed, 1 Apr 2009 20:05:09 -0400, "Cheryl"
> wrote:

>
>"Debbie" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>
>> Rarely is anything absolute. I have a handicap sticker. I don't need to
>> use it all the time and in fact deliberately park a distance away when
>> possible as exercise is good for me under certain conditions. Toss up a
>> wind or a high humidity and all bets are off. Without an available spot
>> close to the door, I have to give it a miss.
>>
>
>You're probably in the minority. I work with someone who has a handicapped
>placard in her car and also sometimes drives her mom's car with a placard,
>and the placard is just for her mom's handicap. She uses that placard to
>park in priority spots both at work and at stores, etc., even without her
>mom present. To make it worse, her mom recently passed away, but she's
>still using the placard to park in priority spots.


There is no system on the face of the earth that someone will not make
an attempt to scam. That doesn't mean the system should be
dismantled.

Boron