My Son Got His First College Acceptance Letter

[duncan228]

:smokin

We're all pretty excited, it's a milestone kind of event.
He's still waiting on other schools, but this was really cool to get.

Just wanted to share with my ST family. :)

[peewee's lovechild]

Congrats.

What school?

[bdictjames]

You have a son?

[atxrocker]

post a thread when he get's his first college pussy (assuming he's straight) or his first alcohol poisoning.

[duncan228]

I think I have a son.
There's this really tall teenager that lives upstairs.
I only see him when he's hungry, maybe he's not mine and I didn't notice.

He got into UC Riverside.
Not where he wants to go, he wants to be back East, but it's a big event anyway.

[ShoogarBear]

Yeah, but have you gotten the financial aid package yet?

[T Park]

Duncan thats awesome.

Just don't be suprised when some jerk says "Oh I got accepted there they accept anyone"

[duncan228]

You said it Shoog.
Still waiting on the important stuff! :lol

[ShoogarBear]

Hard to go wrong with any UC school, quality-wise.

[ComfortablyNumb]

Congratulations.

[mrsmaalox]

Tell him I said congrats!!! You've obviously done a good job with him! :toast

[Shelly]

Did he apply to UCI? Hubby is an alumni.

And congrats to him! My niece is going through the same thing.

[peewee's lovechild]

Get him to apply at UT or Notre Dame.

[ShoogarBear]

Get him to apply at UT or Notre Dame.Safety schools.

[travis2]

:clap

[peewee's lovechild]

I got accepted at UNT last Thursday.

I'm starting my Master's this summer.

So, I get why you're so excited.

What east coast school is he looking to get into?

[mrsmaalox]

Is he interested in Bard?

[peewee's lovechild]

Safety schools.

:lol :lol

Yea, they take anyone.

[duncan228]

Hard to go wrong with any UC school, quality-wise.

That's why I was so glad to see it.
He's a math guy, he's always been ahead of himself in it.
They took him as a math major, it looks like a good fit.

If what he wants to do doesn't happen for him I'm thrilled he's got a 4 year school to start in September.

The waiting has been hard.
You start to wonder if you'll get accepted anywhere.

[duncan228]

Did he apply to UCI? Hubby is an alumni.

And congrats to him! My niece is going through the same thing.

UCI is 10 minutes down the road.
He applied, we wait and see.

[ShoogarBear]

UCI is 10 minutes down the road.
Oh, he ain't going there. :lol

[duncan228]

He didn't go for Bard mrsmaalox. Damn, you've got a good memory. :lol

He'll go anywhere back East, his girlfriend is looking at Boston University or Brown.
He wants to get as close to where she will be as possible.

Can't blame him.

[duncan228]

Congrat's peewee!
What's your Master's going to be in?

[ShoogarBear]

Bating.

[duncan228]

Oh, he ain't going there. :lol

Only if it had been the only one that accepted him.
I guess I'm out of luck!

[peewee's lovechild]

Congrat's peewee!
What's your Master's going to be in?

Library Science.

I'm sticking with the library.

"Playboy" and "Male Escort" weren't options, so I went with my third pick.

[duncan228]

Third picks are good.

[ShoogarBear]

Are you moving to Denton or do they have a satellite campus or correspondence option?

[Shelly]

yeah, my niece lives up in Canoga Park and she wants to go far away. She's gonna major in engineering, however didn't apply to UT...which she should have since she would have family close by. She did get accepted to Miami University in Ohio and is waiting to hear from some school in WA.

However, Miami is gonna be major $$$, so I don't know if she will be going there.

[peewee's lovechild]

Are you moving to Denton or do they have a satellite campus or correspondence option?

I have to hang in Denton for a week or so, then I get to do the "Web Institute".

It's all done over the internets after you fulfill the residency requirments.

[mrsmaalox]

I got accepted at UNT last Thursday.

I'm starting my Master's this summer.

Good for you! :toast

[SpursWoman]

I have to hang in Denton for a week or so, then I get to do the "Web Institute".

It's all done over the internets after you fulfill the residency requirments.


How does that work? Do you just hang out at a hotel?

[SpursWoman]

Oh, and congratulations to your son, duncan228. :)


I remember when I got accepted to Tulane .. which is where I was dying to go, and my mom said no fucking way was she forking out the $$ for me to party non-stop in New Orleans. So, I didn't get to go ... those who sign the checks rule the world. :lol

[Heath Ledger]

UC riverside great school..

[duncan228]

... those who sign the checks rule the world. :lol

To a certain extent with us.

He's worked really hard to apply for every bit of financial aid he can.
He's got a job, he'll still have to work while he's in school.
But as long as he can put the pieces together he can go where he wants to as far as I'm concerned.

My only requirement is a good 4 year program.

[duncan228]

Thanks for all the congrats.

It's so weird with ST.
I got big, good news, and after our immediate family, sharing it with ST was my first thought.

ST does feel like home to me and you guys are the large, extended, and sometimes strange family. :)

[Shelly]

I'm still waiting for Jimbo to pay off my husband's student loans.

They suck and we can't write off the interest unfortunately.

[Richard Cranium]

That is awesome news. Good luck!!

[Holt's Cat]

Upcoming threads:

My Son Got His First College MIP citation.
My Son Got His First College F.
My Son Got His First College STD...

[peewee's lovechild]

How does that work? Do you just hang out at a hotel?

I have the option of staying at a hotel or at the dorms.

Hotel = $142 a night.

Dorm = $21.75 a night.

I'm going with the dorm.

[duncan228]

I'm still waiting for Jimbo to pay off my husband's student loans.

They suck and we can't write off the interest unfortunately.

I don't see anyway around my son coming out of college without the debt.
We sure don't have the money for it.
Even with (hopefully) some grant money, he'll need the loans.

I don't know anyone that didn't come out of college in debt.
It sucks, but it's the only way.

[duncan228]

Upcoming threads:

My Son Got His First College MIP citation.
My Son Got His First College F.
My Son Got His First College STD...

:lmao

It won't be from me, most people here didn't even know I had a son.
Shit, most still think I'm a guy.

This was big for me, I wanted to share. :)

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Upcoming threads:

My Son Got His First College MIP citation.
My Son Got His First College F.
My Son Got His First College STD...
I remember my first case of The Clap 1301 like it was yesterday.

Congrats to the kiddo. Make sure that you tell him how proud you are, and that that pride, love, and support are now contigent upon him getting his degree in a timely fashion.

[Shelly]

I don't see anyway around my son coming out of college without the debt.
We sure don't have the money for it.
Even with (hopefully) some grant money, he'll need the loans.

I don't know anyone that didn't come out of college in debt.
It sucks, but it's the only way.

Yeah...his med school was private so obviously we had to borrow and then some in order to live...even though I had a job, but we all know how pricey San Francisco is. Plus, he deferred them for 3 years, so that didn't help.

But, he looks at them as an investment in his future...otherwise we'd be depressed :lol

[mrsmaalox]

Bating.
Oh yes, debate is an excellent choice for Peewee!

[mrsmaalox]

I have the option of staying at a hotel or at the dorms.

Hotel = $142 a night.

Dorm = $21.75 a night.

I'm going with the dorm.

God help the coeds of Denton!!! :lol

[SpursWoman]

I didn't know what to do with myself when I paid my last one off. :fro

[ploto]

I don't see anyway around my son coming out of college without the debt.
We sure don't have the money for it.
Even with (hopefully) some grant money, he'll need the loans.

I don't know anyone that didn't come out of college in debt.
It sucks, but it's the only way.
I am so excited for my nephew (maybe moreso for his parents)- he was notified this week that he was awarded a full tuition, fees, books, room, and board scholarship for a five year Bachelor/Master's program at a Catholic university. It is worth at least $150,000 at today's rates.

[JoeChalupa]

I am so excited for my nephew (maybe moreso for his parents)- he was notified this week that he was awarded a full tuition, fees, books, room, and board scholarship for a five year Bachelor/Master's program at a Catholic university. It is worth at least $150,000 at today's rates.


Major Kudos!! :tu :tu

[ALVAREZ6]

I'm still waiting on UVA but I've been accepted to Miami, Penn State, Pitt, Northeastern, Tulane, and Maryland.

[duncan228]

Nice ALVAREZ6.

Is UVA your first choice?

[JoeChalupa]

I'm going back to school and was just accepted at NorthEast LakeView College. I hope to start in the Fall Session. I have full tuition reimbursement at work so I'm finally taking advantage of it.
I'm glad to hear you young folks are not making the same mistake I did.

[duncan228]

I am so excited for my nephew (maybe moreso for his parents)- he was notified this week that he was awarded a full tuition, fees, books, room, and board scholarship for a five year Bachelor/Master's program at a Catholic university. It is worth at least $150,000 at today's rates.

That's really great, for your nephew and his parents.

[duncan228]

I'm going back to school and was just accepted at NorthEast LakeView College. I hope to start in the Fall Session. I have full tuition reimbursement at work so I'm finally taking advantage of it.
I'm glad to hear you young folks are not making the same mistake I did.

Good for you.

It's hard when you're older, working full time, and have a lot less energy than we did at 18.

[SpursWoman]

I'm going back to school and was just accepted at NorthEast LakeView College. I hope to start in the Fall Session. I have full tuition reimbursement at work so I'm finally taking advantage of it.
I'm glad to hear you young folks are not making the same mistake I did.


Is that the one they are building right now across from Kitty Hawk?

[ShoogarBear]

I have the option of staying at a hotel or at the dorms.

Hotel = $142 a night.

Dorm = $21.75 a night.

I'm going with the dorm.That's really dumb. Why do they make you do that if you're already a Texas resident?

[JoeChalupa]

Is that the one they are building right now across from Kitty Hawk?

yeah, right now they have classes in the old Albertson's off of PatBooker & 1604.

[ShoogarBear]

I remember my first case of The Clap 1301 like it was yesterday.For easjer's sake, I hope it wasn't.


Congrats to the kiddo. Make sure that you tell him how proud you are, and that that pride, love, and support are now contigent upon him getting his degree in a timely fashion.http://images.dawgsports.com/images/admin/Bluto_in_College_sweatshirt.jpg

"Say What?"

[peewee's lovechild]

That's really dumb. Why do they make you do that if you're already a Texas resident?

I think that only applies to the UT and A&M system.

You have to be a resident of the Denton area to be charged resident tuition.

It's only nine days, so I'm not bitching about it.
Plus, the rest is on the internets.

I'm liking that.

[T Park]

:lmao

It won't be from me, most people here didn't even know I had a son.
Shit, most still think I'm a guy.

This was big for me, I wanted to share. :)


I knew you were a woman but I thought you were like 27, and stuff like that.

[E20]

It's no surpise he wants to go east. People from Nor Cal wanna go south, people from So Cal wanna go north and there are some who just wanna go across the nation. Congrats.

[duncan228]

...I thought you were like 27, and stuff like that.

Considering I'm old enough to have a kid heading to college in the fall, I'm going to take that as a compliment. :)

[T Park]

Considering I'm old enough to have a kid heading to college in the fall, I'm going to take that as a compliment. :)


Wich is why I found it suprising when you said "My son got his first college acceptance letter" :lol

[T Park]

It's no surpise he wants to go east. People from Nor Cal wanna go south, people from So Cal wanna go north and there are some who just wanna go across the nation. Congrats.

I don't get the so cal wanting to go north.

Norcal to me is just not my cup of tea.

Socal though is awesome.

[duncan228]

It's no surpise he wants to go east. People from Nor Cal wanna go south, people from So Cal wanna go north and there are some who just wanna go across the nation. Congrats.

We were there his first 2 years of high school.
His girlfriend is there, his friends are there.
It's where he considers home to be rather than an urge for travel or to get as far away from us as he can.

Although I don't discount that he wants to get as far away from us as he can, I think all teens want to get out from under their parents roof.

[baseline bum]

Duncan thats awesome.

Just don't be suprised when some jerk says "Oh I got accepted there they accept anyone"

UC's are pretty tough to get into.

[T Park]

Yeah I know, I was just sayin, theres always the smartaleck that likes to think hes funny.

[baseline bum]

Congrats to your son, duncan228. That'll be badass being only 30 minutes from skiing in Wrightwood or 45 from Big Bear Mountain if he chooses to go there.

[Das Texan]

All this talk makes me want to almost write my fucking thesis.


:lol

[baseline bum]

All this talk makes me want to almost write my fucking thesis.


:lol

Can you write mine too?

[Das Texan]

Can you write mine too?


let me get right on that.

[SpursWoman]

Thesis, hell .... if I ever get around to taking my GMAT, I'm choosing the degree plan that doesn't require one. heh. :nerd

[Das Texan]

Thesis, hell .... if I ever get around to taking my GMAT, I'm choosing the degree plan that doesn't require one. heh. :nerd


Ya if not for having to write this fucking thing I would have had my Masters 4 years ago.

Thanks SMU for not giving me a fucking option. Assholes.

:lol

[Jekka]

Library Science.

I'm sticking with the library.

"Playboy" and "Male Escort" weren't options, so I went with my third pick.
Badass! I'm starting my masters in Library Science in the fall, too.

[Mr.Bookman]

Badass! I'm starting my masters in Library Science in the fall, too.

Good to see there are still some of us who take the library seriously.

[Kyle Smith]

You have a son?


Yo. :spin

[NorCal510]

what was his gpa and sat/act?

[Kyle Smith]

Thanks for all your congrats, everyone.

[Kyle Smith]

what was his gpa and sat/act?


GPA = 3.5


SAT I forget. The 3 individual scores were all over 600, Math was 690.

[E20]

Mother and Son posting in a Spurs board. LMAO SpursTalk a family gathering.

[duncan228]

Mother and Son posting in a Spurs board. LMAO SpursTalk a family gathering.

I said that ST feels like family.
I meant it. :)

[NorCal510]

lol so kyle smith is duncan228's son? haha no way.

i have a 3.8 and i'm not sure SAT

Santa barbara please!!!!!!

[duncan228]

lol so kyle smith is duncan228's son? haha no way.


Way. :spin

[Kyle Smith]

Mother and Son posting in a Spurs board. LMAO SpursTalk a family gathering.


lol :p:

[marini martini]

Congratulations Kyle & Momma Duncan228, :toast

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

duncan228, for some reason I thought you were about 20-25. I had no idea you have an (almost) college aged son.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Oh, congrats on the first of many acceptance letters, BTW. That's pretty awesome. :tu

[ploto]

I'm going back to school and was just accepted at NorthEast LakeView College. I hope to start in the Fall Session. I have full tuition reimbursement at work so I'm finally taking advantage of it.
I'm glad to hear you young folks are not making the same mistake I did.
Kudos :tu

[ploto]

Badass! I'm starting my masters in Library Science in the fall, too.
TWU?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:smokin

We're all pretty excited, it's a milestone kind of event.
He's still waiting on other schools, but this was really cool to get.

Just wanted to share with my ST family. :)

Nice one, 228, and Kyle (now that I've read the thread!). You must be very proud. Education is the key to the world. :)

I was the first person in my immediate family to get a degree and I know how important that was to both my parents, but particularly my mother who had a horrible mother herself - she wouldn't let my mum go to school beyond year 10 because she "didn't believe in it". Screwed up, huh? That's the '50s for ya.

My father was a naval officer, and he had training equivalent to a degree (including stints at the Royal Navy and US Navy war colleges), but he still wishes he'd gotten his law degree.

BTW Invader Zim is da nutz!

PS 228 - I always thought you wrote maturely, like you are in your late-30s/40s. Guess I was right! :)

[duncan228]

duncan228, for some reason I thought you were about 20-25. I had no idea you have an (almost) college aged son.

T Park thought so too.
I know if I was taken for being in my 20's face to face I'd be thrilled.

People here mistake me for a man, I'm told that's a compliment on a sport's message board.

Is being thought of as younger than you are a compliment on a sport's message board? I'm not sure what to think...is this a good thing or a bad thing? :lol

[duncan228]

Thanks Ruff.
I am proud of him.
He turned out pretty good so far. :)

[marini martini]

Nice one, 228, and Kyle (now that I've read the thread!). You must be very proud. Education is the key to the world. :)

I was the first person in my immediate family to get a degree and I know how important that was to both my parents, but particularly my mother who had a horrible mother herself - she wouldn't let my mum go to school beyond year 10 because she "didn't believe in it". Screwed up, huh? That's the 50s for ya.

My father was a naval officer, and he had training equivalent to a degree (including stints at the Royal Navy and US Navy war colleges), but he still wishes he'd gotten his law degree.

BTW Invader Zim is da nutz!
:toast

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:toast

Soon I'll be a Master. ;)

And I'm pretty sure I'll have a PhD before I'm dead.

I just love learning things... or maybe I think waaaay too much... or both. :D

[Kyle Smith]

BTW Invader Zim is da nutz!



Too true.

[marini martini]

Too true.

Smarter then ur years :toast

[Kyle Smith]

Haha thank you.

[baseline bum]

College is so much more fun than high school. It's way more exciting to be studying things you really like instead of the mundane garbage you get fed in the K-12 years. Anyways, good luck dude, and congrats.

[Kyle Smith]

College is so much more fun than high school. It's way more exciting to be studying things you really like instead of the mundane garbage you get fed in the K-12 years. Anyways, good luck dude, and congrats.


Yeah I'm really looking forward to it.


My buddy's parents own a 2 story house (with a basement, garage and yard) that me, him and 2 other guys are going to rent for a grand a month.


= $250 a month for rent. Hahahaha



EDIT: And thank you :spin

[TDMVPDPOY]

dont forget what goes on there, you better take pics of your adventures man...you know what i mean


PS. hot chicks only man

[Jekka]

TWU?
I have an acceptance letter from Michigan, but I'm still waiting to hear back from UT Austin, so right now things are up in the air.

[peewee's lovechild]

Badass! I'm starting my masters in Library Science in the fall, too.

What school are you going with?

UNT?
TWU?

[peewee's lovechild]

Nevermind, I just read the rest of the posts.

[peewee's lovechild]

UT would be nice, but I can't afford to move there right now.

Babies are expensive.

[duncan228]

Babies are expensive.

And the bigger they get the more they cost.
Trust me, I know. :lol

[peewee's lovechild]

And the bigger they get the more they cost.
Trust me, I know. :lol

Something to look forward to.

[peewee's lovechild]

I can't believe Duncan228 is Kyle's mom.

Cool.

[peewee's lovechild]

228 is hotter than ever.

[duncan228]

:lol

I didn't know I was hot to begin with.

[duncan228]

Something to look forward to.

It really is.
At every stage, every "milestone," I remember thinking "It can't get any better than this."

But it still keeps amazing me.
Being a parent is incredible.
Enjoy it, it goes so fast.

[peewee's lovechild]

:lol

I didn't know I was hot to begin with.

Yea, if you're a 20-some year old mom . . . I'd say you're hot.

If you're a man . . . not so much.

[duncan228]

Do the math peewee.
My kid's going to college, I can't be 20-something.

I am a woman though, so I guess that's something. :lol

[peewee's lovechild]

It really is.
At every stage, every "milestone," I remember thinking "It can't get any better than this."

But it still keeps amazing me.
Being a parent is incredible.
Enjoy it, it goes so fast.

Yeah, I'm enjoying it.
I never thought I would, but I do.

I get all excited for the most retarded reasons.
I got excited because my baby has moved on to the bigger bottles.

Evertime she smiles, I crap my pants.

It's incredibly cool to see how she's growing and changing.

[peewee's lovechild]

Do the math peewee.
My kid's going to college, I can't be 20-something.

I am a woman though, so I guess that's something. :lol

:lol :lol

Yeah, I know.
I was sarcastic about everyone saying they thought you were 20-something.

But, you are a woman.
That's enough to make you hot.

[duncan228]

I figured it out after I posted.
Not enough sleep lately to detect sarcasm when it's right in front of me.
I mean, come on, it was peewee. :lol

Those "retarded" reasons are some of the best.
I've loved it all, from the smallest thing to the big events.

[Kyle Smith]

228 is hotter than ever.

<cringe>



:shootme


lol

[Das Texan]

College is so much more fun than high school. It's way more exciting to be studying things you really like instead of the mundane garbage you get fed in the K-12 years. Anyways, good luck dude, and congrats.



no doubt.

there are only a small handful of courses you have to take to fulfill the requirements and then its done within 3-4 semesters, then its onto stuff you actually want to take.

[Das Texan]

<cringe>



:shootme


lol



:lol

[T Park]

yeah thats gotta be strange seeing your mom being called hot :lol

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Is being thought of as younger than you are a compliment on a sport's message board? I'm not sure what to think...is this a good thing or a bad thing? :lol

I think it's good no matter where you are.

Youthful but adult...not juvenile. :tu

[bigfundamental21]

Congrats, Duncan228. I'm sure it will be one of many acceptance letters. Here's to your son landing in the best spot for him!

[duncan228]

Youthful but adult...not juvenile. :tu

Thanks Chopper.
I think that's what I was looking for.
That it's not juvenile.
I don't want to be confused with a teen. (No offense teens, but I did my time.)

You've eased my mind. :)

[ALVAREZ6]

Nice ALVAREZ6.

Is UVA your first choice?Well I want to study business, international business or finance, and UVA is really good in anything business, but it's just a tough school to get into, especially out of state.

I like Northeastern a lot because it's in Boston and is really good in international business and they have a co-op program so I'd work and make money too. Northeastern is pretty expensive but they gave me a good amount of scholarship money so it makes it realistic.

[duncan228]

Congrats, Duncan228. I'm sure it will be one of many acceptance letters. Here's to your son landing in the best spot for him!

Thanks. That's the goal.

[duncan228]

Boston is a great city ALVAREZ.
It sounds like you know what you want, I'm sure you'll land in the right spot.

[marini martini]

Duncan228 & Kyle congrats. to you both!!! And Kyle do you love the Spurs & Duncan as much as your Mom?

Exciting times, cherish your family :toast

[ALVAREZ6]

Boston is a great city ALVAREZ.
It sounds like you know what you want, I'm sure you'll land in the right spot.Well, I'm going up to Boston this weekend from thurs-saturday to check out Northeastern.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, I'm enjoying it.
I never thought I would, but I do.

I get all excited for the most retarded reasons.
I got excited because my baby has moved on to the bigger bottles.

Evertime she smiles, I crap my pants.

It's incredibly cool to see how she's growing and changing.

Please don't take this the wrong way, because I'm NOT having a go at you or parents in general, just making an observation. It always amazes me how much a person's outlook changes once they have a child. I've seen it happen to all of my friends who have had kids, and it's just as pewee describes above.

There's a lot of psych literature out there that says a switch is turned on in the brain that basically rewires a person's priorities once they become a parent (ie. child first, everything else distant second). Makes evolutionary sense.

I'm 33 and so single and set in my ways that I doubt I'll have a child, and that saddens me, but it's all about finding the right woman, and she hasn't materialised yet... actually, she probably did but I didn't marry her, fool that I am. Oh well, live and learn.

I have a question for the parents out there - I really like kids over about 5 years of age, although not so much babies. Does that change when you become a parent?

[mrsmaalox]

I have a question for the parents out there - I really like kids over about 5 years of age, although not so much babies. Does that change when you become a parent?
Your own kids are wonderful at every age---other people's not so much. Your own kids just get more and more awesome but there are definitely good and bad points with every year of age.

[Shelly]

You change when you become a parent because you have to become less selfish. It is fascinating to seem them change every day...especially when they hit their milestones.

However, some parents tend to make their life all about their children and tend to forget to have a life of their own and that's sad. It can be very easy to forget who you are. I've know a lot of people who wouldn't go anywhere without their kids.

Honestly, babies are the easy part. Once they hit 2-3 and start talking back is when you sometimes wonder why you wanted to become a parent. :lol And don't get me started on the teenage years.

[duncan228]

I have a question for the parents out there - I really like kids over about 5 years of age, although not so much babies. Does that change when you become a parent?

Ruff, I think it does.
The child is yours, there's no way to really describe what that does to you.
Like you said in your post, everything changes.
You have this tiny, dependent, person that you've brought into this world.
I never knew the feeling that I would throw myself in front of a train to save someone until I became a parent.
It's deep inside, primal.

In my experience, every stage has prepared me in some way for the next stage. Pregnancy to birth, crawling to walking, going to kindergarten and now, to college.

Nature is an amazing force. The bond a parent has with a child is part of that power.
You're who you were before becoming a parent, but you're so much more.

Hope that helps somehow. :)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Thank you for the comments, ladies. :tu

You've made me feel more at ease about not being into babies, however I wonder if I've left it too late for my own children. I've lived alone for 8 years now, and the thought of living with anyone gives me bad shivers. Only a truly special woman can change that I guess. Where the hell is she?

I think I may just be one of those people who lives a solitary life. Maybe it's time to get used to that idea.

[Shelly]

Thank you for the comments, ladies. :tu

You've made me feel more at ease about not being into babies, however I wonder if I've left it too late for my own children. I've lived alone for 8 years now, and the thought of living with anyone gives me bad shivers. Only a truly special woman can change that I guess. Where the hell is she?

I think I may just be one of those people who lives a solitary life. Maybe it's time to get used to that idea.

Even if the kid is yours, there is no guarantee that you will bond with that child. That's why there are a lot of shitty parents in the world.

I'm am not one that thinks everybody needs to be a parent.

[Jekka]

Even if the kid is yours, there is no guarantee that you will bond with that child. That's why there are a lot of shitty parents in the world.

I'm am not one that thinks everybody needs to be a parent.
Ditto. While I personally know some amazing parents, there are a lot of people out there that have kids for the wrong reasons, and it ends up getting taken out on the kids. If it's something you feel like is meant to happen to you, then things will work themselves out :)

[Taco]

:smokin

We're all pretty excited, it's a milestone kind of event.
He's still waiting on other schools, but this was really cool to get.

Just wanted to share with my ST family. :)

:clap Cool :tu

[peewee's lovechild]

I really like kids over about 5 years of age

Pedo perv.

[peewee's lovechild]

Seriously, Ruff . . . I never thought I'd be into the whole baby scene.

It's one of the coolest parts of my day when I wake up and see her sleeping. When I get home from work, I'm just waiting for her to come home so I can hang with her.

She even watches the Spurs games with me without much complaining. I just prop her up on a pillow on the couch and she watches the game with me.

It's the coolest thing ever.

The teenage thing, however . . . I don't think I'm looking forward to that.

[mrsmaalox]

Even if the kid is yours, there is no guarantee that you will bond with that child. That's why there are a lot of shitty parents in the world.

I'm am not one that thinks everybody needs to be a parent.

You are so right. I feel really bad for kids whose parents stay together "for the kids". The kid always knows and always feels responsible for their parents lack of happiness. I was the accidental product of 2 people who had nothing in common and really didn't like each other much. But they felt they had to do the "right thing" and make it work. It's too much for a kid to have to deal with, and it took about 35 years for me to FINALLY get that there was NOTHING I could do to change it and make everyone happy.

[Soul_Patch]

Thanks for all the congrats.

It's so weird with ST.
I got big, good news, and after our immediate family, sharing it with ST was my first thought.

ST does feel like home to me and you guys are the large, extended, and sometimes strange family. :)



heh, even though im new, i sorta feel the same connection. Good bunch over all we got here, even the knuckleheads...



Congratulations again btw...and sorry im late to the party :)

[duncan228]

There is a connection Soul Patch, there really is. ST is a special place.

Thanks for the well wishes.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

However, some parents tend to make their life all about their children and tend to forget to have a life of their own and that's sad. It can be very easy to forget who you are. I've know a lot of people who wouldn't go anywhere without their kids.



These are the people(mostly moms) that I hate the most. Every convo is about their kids. Whip out baby pics at the bar. Talk to me about dumb shit their kid does and how special little Taylor/Connor is.

I don't have the heart to tell them that their kid is butt fucking ugly and more than likely a complete dipshit.

[katyon6th]

I don't know what's weirder; posting on the same board as your son or thinking you have some sort of real connection with Spurstalk?

This thread is full of all sorts of strange shit.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I know, right?

[katyon6th]

That's really fucking cute of you.

[mrsmaalox]

I don't know what's weirder; posting on the same board as your son or thinking you have some sort of real connection with Spurstalk?

This thread is full of all sorts of strange shit.

Actually Duncan228 is probably the finest person here.

[CuckingFunt]

I know, right?Exactly.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Exactly.


Couldn't have said it better myself.

[katyon6th]

Actually Duncan228 is probably the finest person here.

She may very well be, I didn't say she wasn't. I'm just saying it's weird.

[katyon6th]

Exactly.

Now y'all are just ganging up on me.

[CuckingFunt]

Now y'all are just ganging up on me.I would never gang up on katy. Katy rocks my socks off.

[katyon6th]

Very well then. Carry on.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Yeah, I'd much rather talk about annoying moms and their ugly ass offspring.

Having children isn't that much of an accomplishment, IMO.

[SpursWoman]

Having children isn't that much of an accomplishment, IMO.

Being able to let them live to reach their teens is a major one. :tu

[Shelly]

Being able to let them live to reach their teens is a major one. :tu

Preach it, sistah!

[SpursWoman]

Preach it, sistah!


eh ... Caitlin's about 4 months away, and I'm not sure she's going to make it. :nerd

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Raising decent, productive people is an accomplishment and one many parents struggle to achieve.

It's that air of superiority by having a child that is usually only matched by one getting married. And the mindless banter about it that goes on and on and on.

It's irritating and rather pathetic.

Nobody cares.

[Sapphire]

Somebody sounds disgruntled.

[T Park]

Then scroll disguntled if its really that big of a chore :rolleyes

[CuckingFunt]

Raising decent, productive people is an accomplishment and one many parents struggle to achieve.

It's that air of superiority by having a child that is usually only matched by one getting married. And the mindless banter about it that goes on and on and on.

It's irritating and rather pathetic.

Nobody cares.At least you're a guy. You can get away with that attitude a bit easier.

When I announce that I'm neither overly impressed with the spawn of others, nor have any intention of breeding any myself, I've had other women look at me as if they'll soon rip out my womb because I'm not worthy of having it.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Then scroll disguntled if its really that big of a chore :rolleyes


Honestly, you seem like a decent guy and probably not as dumb as your posts indicate.

Where in my posts would you find me talking about someone with a teenage son/daughter or this teenage son/mother in particular?

[SpursWoman]

Raising decent, productive people is an accomplishment and one many parents struggle to achieve.

It's that air of superiority by having a child that is usually only matched by one getting married. And the mindless banter about it that goes on and on and on.

It's irritating and rather pathetic.

Nobody cares.


You did read the thread title before you clicked on it, right? Did you just assume she was kidding about this being a thread about her kid? :lol

[T Park]

None, why do you feel the need to come into someone else's and complain about it though?

If you don't like it, don't read it.

Thats what I do with threads on subjects I don't like. Its honestly not that tough.

[mrsmaalox]

At least you're a guy. You can get away with that attitude a bit easier.

When I announce that I'm neither overly impressed with the spawn of others, nor have any intention of breeding any myself, I've had other women look at me as if they'll soon rip out my womb because I'm not worthy of having it.

Well personally I think the world should be greatful!!!

[T Park]

Another thing, Katy saying its disturbing that Duncan has made a connection. All I took by that was that shes made a connection and made some good friends.

LIke I think alot of us here have, like you Katy.

How is that any different?

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

You did read the thread title before you clicked on it, right? Did you just assume she was kidding about this being a thread about her kid? :lol


Yeah, I know what this thread was about.

Since when do threads in here stay on point after one page, let alone four?

[T Park]

At least you're a guy. You can get away with that attitude a bit easier.

When I announce that I'm neither overly impressed with the spawn of others, nor have any intention of breeding any myself, I've had other women look at me as if they'll soon rip out my womb because I'm not worthy of having it.

I have no problem with that and think its cool and thats your right.

If you were to come in and say something to the person that made the thread like "I dont care why are you posting it" thats when i would have the problem.

More power to ya cucking :toast

[CuckingFunt]

None, why do you feel the need to come into someone else's and complain about it though?

I don't think that's what happened, though. As someone who has read the entire thread, I think his comments seemed to develop pretty organically from the conversation that had already started about the bond between a new parent and their infant children.

[T Park]

I don't think that's what happened, though. As someone who has read the entire thread, I think his comments seemed to develop pretty organically from the conversation that had already started about the bond between a new parent and their infant children.

Agree to disagree, it seemed like he was going out of his way to say "I don't care what your kid did"

[SpursWoman]

Yeah, I know what this thread was about.

Since when do threads in here stay on point after one page, let alone four?


Shocking, I know .. but it happens from time to time.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

i think i took a wrong turn at albuquerque

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

None, why do you feel the need to come into someone else's and complain about it though?

If you don't like it, don't read it.

Thats what I do with threads on subjects I don't like. Its honestly not that tough.


Never said I didn't like this thread or that it wasn't an accomplishment to have a child get accepted into college.

Do I have to start a thread for every thought that pops into my head?

And if you don't like what I post, why do you respond to it? Shouldn't you just scroll as well? A bit hypocritical, wouldn't you say?

[duncan228]

All I took by that was that shes made a connection and made some good friends.

Good interpertation.

[T Park]

And if you don't like what I post, why do you respond to it? Shouldn't you just scroll as well? A bit hypocritical, wouldn't you say?

Never said I don't like what you post.

I don't like someone coming into a thread on a certain subject and exerting a "I hate when people talk about this" thing.

You see the subject, you know what they are talking about, why not just avoid it?

Not hypocritical at all.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Agree to disagree, it seemed like he was going out of his way to say "I don't care what your kid did"


I wasn't saying that at all, even though I don't care what her kid did. No offense, just being honest.

Neither do 99% of the people who posted in here.

[CuckingFunt]

I could point out that the initial comment(s) was nowhere near as disruptive to this thread as the resulting freak out, but I'm sure that would just be an exercise in futility.

[T Park]

Good interpertation.

Yeah I knew what you meant.

People are touchy around here today.

[mrsmaalox]

I could point out that the initial comment(s) was nowhere near as disruptive to this thread as the resulting freak out, but I'm sure that would just be an exercise in futility.

Someone's freaking out?

[SpursWoman]

Never said I didn't like this thread or that it wasn't an accomplishment to have a child get accepted into college.

Do I have to start a thread for every thought that pops into my head?

And if you don't like what I post, why do you respond to it? Shouldn't you just scroll as well? A bit hypocritical, wouldn't you say?


You didn't say it was irritating and pathetic for people to ramble on about their children? Your children are your children whether they are 4 or 40 ... so if was an entirely different train of thought, a little clarification wouldn't have hurt. :lol

[T Park]

Someone's freaking out?


I guess.

I just asked simple questions.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

You didn't say it was irritating and pathetic for people to ramble on about their children? Your children are your children whether they are 4 or 40 ... so if was an entirely different train of thought, a little clarification wouldn't have hurt. :lol


That was just a continuation of my previous thought on mothers who talk of nothing but their children.

Didn't think it was that vague.

[SpursWoman]

That was just a continuation of my previous thought on mothers who talk of nothing of their children.


I see. Usually if I'm talking nothing of my children, it's actually a cry for help.

[duncan228]

I stay out of threads I have no interest in.

As far as kid bragging goes, most people here had no idea I had a son.
So I'll excuse myself from that one.

[mrsmaalox]

I stay out of threads I have no interest in.

:tu ;)

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Never accused you of it or even implied it.

Everyone else just assumed I was saying that.

[duncan228]

I was just addressing the issue Disgruntled, not you.

[Shelly]

That was just a continuation of my previous thought on mothers who talk of nothing but their children.

Didn't think it was that vague.

That's how I took what Mother Theresa :p: said. I think he was feeding off of my point that some parents whole life is about their kids.

SW--I swear, our kids' ears must be burning all the time :lol

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

That's how I took what Mother Theresa :p: said. I think he was feeding off of my point that some parents whole life is about their kids.

SW--I swear, our kids' ears must be burning all the time :lol


I didn't think it was that hard to comprehend.

So, in essence, it's Shelly's fault. Damn, mother hater.

[Shelly]

I didn't think it was that hard to comprehend.

So, in essence, it's Shelly's fault. Damn, mother hater.

Nuh-uh...I win Mother of the Year EVERY year, dammit.

[Sapphire]

So why is it creepy that mother and son post on Spurstalk? I could see if it was myspace or eharmony.com, but it's a sports fan's forum. :wtf

And congratulations to you and your son, duncan. Glad you feel a connection here, too. I think that's nice, and speaks well of Kori and Tim, that they've created this place where people actually get together off the internet.

[SpursWoman]

:lol @ eharmony

[mrsmaalox]

Nuh-uh...I win Mother of the Year EVERY year, dammit.

BFD! Last Christmas I got the "Best Mom in the Whole World" trophy!!!!

[Shelly]

BFD! Last Christmas I got the "Best Mom in the Whole World" trophy!!!!

Yeah...well, I'm gonna take that title away from you, beyotch!

Bring it! :makemyday

[SpursWoman]

Shit, now that mine both have cell phones, I don't even get a chance to walk in the door before I get the "What's for dinner?!?!?!?!?!?!?!". I get texts on the way home. And that doesn't even come with a trophy. :depressed

[mrsmaalox]

Yeah...well, I'm gonna take that title away from you, beyotch!

Bring it! :makemyday

Them's fightin' words!!! :ihit

[mrsmaalox]

Shit, now that mine both have cell phones, I don't even get a chance to walk in the door before I get the "What's for dinner?!?!?!?!?!?!?!". I get texts on the way home. And that doesn't even come with a trophy. :depressed
Yep that's a real pisser! I got all 3 of mine their own cookbook so they each take a day. If anyone complains about a meal or doesn't give me their shopping list on grocery day----they do an extra dinner!!! hahahaha

[duncan228]

So why is it creepy that mother and son post on Spurstalk? I could see if it was myspace or eharmony.com, but it's a sports fan's forum. :wtf

"Kyle" was raised an NBA fan.
There have been games on in the living room his whole life.
He had a life sized Larry Bird growth chart in his nursery.

He did the Sonics summer camp for years.
Did the ball boy thing a few times.
He shot free throws with Brent Barry.
Won $20. from Jerome James.

I don't think it's strange at all that he liked ST.
I was always on it, he started to lurk.
And he joined months ago.

[mrsmaalox]

"Kyle" was raised an NBA fan.
There have been games on in the living room his whole life.
He had a life sized Larry Bird growth chart in his nursery.

He did the Sonics summer camp for years.
Did the ball boy thing a few times.
He shot free throws with Brent Barry.
Won $20. from Jerome James.

I don't think it's strange at all that he liked ST.
I was always on it, he started to lurk.
And he joined months ago.

Yea but does he roll his eyes every time Tim Duncan makes a play and your eyes glaze over, as your mind drifts into oblivion?? :lol

[duncan228]

Yea but does he roll his eyes every time Tim Duncan makes a play and your eyes glaze over, as your mind drifts into oblivion?? :lol

He doesn't watch as many games as he used to, between school, work, and a long distance girlfriend I pretty much only see him if he's hungry.

But he's patient with my Duncan thing, as is the rest of my family.
They're used to it. :)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I don't know what's weirder; posting on the same board as your son or thinking you have some sort of real connection with Spurstalk?

This thread is full of all sorts of strange shit.

That's a strange thing to say given that a lot of people here know each other in the "real" world, and given people like Slomo and alamo20 and myself who have made real friends with people through this board and met them after traveling across the globe. Surely, those are some real connections? Hell, you and I were going to have lunch when I was in SA last year except that I got really sick in the second week...

What is so strange about people connecting through a message board, especially one as awesome as ST?

As for the last two pages of this thread, talk about misinterpretation! Lionsfan didn't mean anything by it, and he clearly didn't come into this thread to heap shit on 228 or anyone else! :lol

[T Park]

Right on Ruff :tu

[SpursWoman]

What is so strange about people connecting through a message board, especially one as awesome as ST?


I can think of at least 2 girls (and 2 guys!) whose lives were made pretty damn awesome by a connection made though SpursTalk. Kori & LJ should charge. :)

[Shelly]

I can think of at least 2 girls (and 2 guys!) whose lives were made pretty damn awesome by a connection made though SpursTalk. Kori & LJ should charge. :)

Yeah, but then you dumped me :depressed

[T Park]

I know Im better for everything through my daily serving of humble pie here :lol

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

As for the last two pages of this thread, talk about misinterpretation! Lionsfan didn't mean anything by it, and he clearly didn't come into this thread to heap shit on 228 or anyone else! :lol


I meant everything I said. I can't help it if people aren't following along.

[SpursWoman]

Didn't think it was that vague.

Change vague to obscure and you stole my line, buddy.




Yeah, but then you dumped me :depressed


Oh, please ... I was so distracted by you earlier in the thread I missed a post or two that could have saved me a lot of needless post-padding. And don't think you being all cozy 'n shit with Dr. McDreamy doesn't eat away at me. :makemyday :lol

[duncan228]

I'm not in SA, or I'd be at the GTG's to meet you all.

I have made a couple of friends here that have moved off the board into phone calls and emails and snail mail. Just because we're not able to hang out in person doesn't make the friendship less special.

Obviously, most of posters here are just that. Posters on a message board.
But for me, there are plenty of you that feel like more than that.

Maybe it's just because I'm on ST so much. The "regulars" that are on with me I feel a connection with.

I don't see anything strange about it.

[Shelly]

SW--I'll talk to you later :makeout :eyebrows

[Sapphire]

"Kyle" was raised an NBA fan.
There have been games on in the living room his whole life.
He had a life sized Larry Bird growth chart in his nursery.

He did the Sonics summer camp for years.
Did the ball boy thing a few times.
He shot free throws with Brent Barry.
Won $20. from Jerome James.

I don't think it's strange at all that he liked ST.
I was always on it, he started to lurk.
And he joined months ago.

You don't have to explain anything to me. I was asking why another poster thought it was so strange. I think it's cool. And I think you should enjoy every minute that your kid wants to do ANYTHING that may involve you. They are gone in the blink of an eye. :toast

[duncan228]

You don't have to explain anything to me. I was asking why another poster thought it was so strange. I think it's cool. And I think you should enjoy every minute that your kid wants to do ANYTHING that may involve you. They are gone in the blink of an eye. :toast

Sapphire, I used your quote because I agreed with it.
You made my point before I did, thank you. :)

And yes, he's 18, I'm thrilled with any time I can get with him.

There's plenty of "parent" stuff I have to do with him, the NBA is one thing we choose to do together.

[Kyle Smith]

And Kyle do you love the Spurs & Duncan as much as your Mom?


If I loved the Spurs/Duncan as much as my Mom I would hardly have the time to even apply to colleges :lol

The spurs are definitely my favorite team in the West. But, to be quite honest, I have a soft spot in my heart for Boston.

[peewee's lovechild]

But, to be quite honest, I have a soft spot in my heart for Boston.


I. Hate. You.

[Kyle Smith]

I. Hate. You.


lol. I grew up in New England and am planning to go back there for college. :rolleyes



:p:

[peewee's lovechild]

lol. I grew up in New England and am planning to go back there for college. :rolleyes



:p:


I refuse to believe this.

You're jumping on the Celtics bandwagon because you have man-lust for Kevin Garnett.

[duncan228]

You're jumping on the Celtics bandwagon because you have man-lust for Kevin Garnett.

Not in my house.
No problem with man-lust but it can't be Garnett. :lol

[Kyle Smith]

I refuse to believe this.

You're jumping on the Celtics bandwagon because you have man-lust for Kevin Garnett.


I'll admit, while Garnett is very attractive, I've always liked Timmy better.