My name is Michelle, and I'm addicted to...

[AnniePokely]

hand santizer.

I have it in every room in my house now. I make everyone that comes in my house use it at the front door, and i make them use it again when they walk into my mom's room. I've used it to much my fingers have little cracks in them!

The thought of a bunch of kids coming to my door saturday, asking for candy, and me having to hand it to them, is really freaking me out! I think i'll leave a bowl on the porch.

I tried to get my mom to wear a mask at dialysis, and she told me to just "cut it out."

LOL!


Geez. This H1N1 stuff has me freaking out. The media only makes it worse.

:helpme:

[wood911]

According to what I've read, older people are not very susceptible to H1N1 because there was a similar strand that we were exposed to back in the 50s-60s. That may be good for your mother, probably doesn't do much for you. I was told yesterday that the vaccines should start becoming more plentiful as early as next week. Most of the people dieing have other conditions such as COPD, or are very susceptible to Pnuemonia. Healthy people tend to do OK, if that is any help.

[JimBob]

Here's a solution to the Halloween problem:

When big games and little kids collide


By JAY CRONLEY World Staff Columnist
Published: 10/27/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 10/27/2009 4:03 AM

All right, kids, listen up.

It's almost Halloween.

Whereas in most years, the mention of Halloween is indeed cause for celebration, it's a little different now.

This fall, there is more to Halloween than Halloween. There is also football.

Saturday night, Oklahoma State hosts the Texas Longhorns in the biggest college football game ever to be played in Stillwater. The victor in this nationally televised game will be in line for the essentials of the collegiate athletic experience — riches and glory.

Saturday night is also Halloween.

A record crowd is expected for the 7 p.m. start at OSU. Almost all televisions in the state will be tuned to the game. Houses will be dark; nobody will want to miss an exciting play.

So, children, it looks like we're going to have to move Halloween.

When you stop screaming, we'll proceed.

Kiddie want a cracker?: The problem with moving Halloween this way, to Friday, or even Thursday night, is that many givers will be undersupplied.

Let's see the hands of anybody who would be content getting a package of saltine crackers instead of candy?

Not the hands of parents, the children.

Nobody?

So, the best course of action would seem to be one of two avenues.

First, we could all suit up and rush outside and through the neighborhood at halftime of the football game. It could be a one-sided score by then.

This would be a brief window of opportunity.

Or we could gather here at the neighborhood meeting facility and enjoy Halloween before the OSU-Texas game.

It is getting darker earlier. Games on national television always start late. With any luck at all, we could stretch Halloween to an hour and 10 minutes.

Could there be a show of hands, all in favor of venturing forth earlier? That's fine, stomp and holler all you want.

No your Halloween: No unwrapped treats will be accepted.

No running.

No moving alone.

No letting go of your partner.

No wandering.

No going in houses.

No large, make-believe weapons.

No cutting across lawns.

No eating of treats on the street.

No moving out of the light of your escort's flashlight beam.

Now, let's all prepare to go out there and have a restricted amount of fun.

[GoPokes83]

If you leave a bowl on the porch you're just making one kids night!

If you're that freaked out get a slingshot and shoot the candy out to curb when the kids show up. Keep away from Jolly Ranchers though... Little Becky needs both those eyes.

[bleedorange]

Geez. This H1N1 stuff has me freaking out. The media only makes it worse.


Get a witch's hat and some long black gloves. That will keep the germs off your hands.

Besides, the costume will be cheap. You've already got a broom, and a wart on your nose. :biggrin:

[OSUFan]

Put on a hairnet, white apron, clear plastic gloves and give the kids candy with a ladel. You can tell them you are a cafeteria worker.

[Roman Craig]

Keep your porchlight off.:party-smiley-018:

[AnniePokely]

Keep your porchlight off.:party-smiley-018:


Ding ding ding we have a winner!

[Roman Craig]

Ding ding ding we have a winner!

And eat the candy!!!!!

yeah. I like this plan.:music-smiley-005:

[AnniePokely]

Get a witch's hat and some long black gloves. That will keep the germs off your hands.

Besides, the costume will be cheap. You've already got a broom, and a wart on your nose. :biggrin:


Wow, how did I miss this earlier? Oh yea..it's because I make it a habit to ignore everything you say.


I'm thinking your costume would be cheap as well. Borrow grandpa's cane and you can go as a bitter grey haired old man.


:sparta:

[Cowboy]

You'd better stay home. No work, no school until the government announce that no H1n1 spread in the nation. :party-smiley-018:

[smoothW]

Just dont start drinking it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGWCvZjB06w