carrieandjohn

@carrieandjohn (554)

United States • Age 43

Joined myLot 17 years ago

FIREFIGHTING is the TOUGHEST JOB YOU'LL EVER HAVE!!!!!

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Ok, computer geiuses...I need help

foxyfire33 @foxyfire33 (10005) • United States 20 Sep 08

My computer is badly infected with viruses and is barely functioning. I need advice on what the best way to fix it is. I don't have the money to buy an antivirus system and am about to just completely reboot it (or whatever that's...

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carrieandjohn Good Morning my MyLot Friend. This is a disscusion I can help you with. I use AVG on my computer. It has all the up to date virus and trojan ware. Go to its wed site. AVG.com and download the free version. I have no problem with this antivirus. It scans pages...

21 Sep 08

I just got my first 2 BIG Christmas orders already!!!

lilybug @lilybug (21107) • United States 11 Sep 08

On top of the 20 POUNDS of Toffee I have sold for shipping already this month. Now I have some for Christmas! Both are huge. I need to make 250 cookies of various kinds for a December 2nd order. AND a total of [b]40...

christmas

money

toffee

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carrieandjohn First and for most CONGRATES on the orders. I do make food gifts at Christmas time. I have never recieved any. I have also got my children in to making the cookies in a jar thing. That is what they give at Christmas to their teachers. HAve a...

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what time do you wake up?

punkix @punkix (658) • Philippines 16 Sep 08

since i am jobless now, i usually wake up around 9 or 10 to hit the gym and that is the firstthing i look forward to in a day. that has been my routine on weekdays. young professionals wake up early for work and some work extra...

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carrieandjohn I am up every morning at 4 am. I get up with my husband. He has to travel almost a hour to the ARMY base. I don't go back to sleep though. I stay up and get alot of house chores done. That I got to do that day. The around 6am. I wake up our four daughters for...

17 Sep 08

Windows Open or Not?

baileycows @baileycows (3665) • United States 16 Sep 08

I am a huge fan of saving electricity any way that I can. So since Ike moved through and I guess Lowell we are now experiencing a cold front. So I have turned of the air and raised the windows. We are not having to use the air at...

saving money

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carrieandjohn I am right there with you. As soon as I can turn that AC off I did it. I have all the windows open in the house. I also put a couple fans in some to help pull in the air and circulate it. Here at my house it is not seeing higher than 81 for the next couple...

17 Sep 08

911 :-(

gwoman2 @gwoman2 (710) • United States 11 Sep 08

Please give a moment of silence for the demised of 911:-( And if you choose, say a prayer so that they may rest in peace. We must never, ever forget. May the fleas of a thousand camels engulf the terrorists and obliterate...

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carrieandjohn As a firefighter, I think that this is a good idea. Today there will be many things going on through out the United States to remeber these people and their families. I would like to say. That everyone who has to do our job really needs these prayers too. So...

11 Sep 08

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Do you like Chinese?

Solinndali @Solinndali (147) • China 11 Sep 08

I mean Chinese character,the language, and the letters? they say chinese is the most difficult letters in world? what do you think? I think if you leart ,it's very easy.

chinese

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carrieandjohn I have been into Chinese for awhile. I have been wanting to learn it for some time. I actually went and got a Chinese symbol on my back. It means love. I have done some research and I am going to be printing out the symbols and learning to draw them and what...

11 Sep 08

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I'm just 76 cents away from cashout at Mylot!

curiousman @curiousman (2427) • Malaysia 10 Sep 08

Yes. I'm nearing $10! I joined around 3 weeks ago. $10 dollars for a month of chatting isn't bad at all! How far away are you from cashout?

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carrieandjohn Congrates to you on reaching payout. I am not here for the money. It is just a added bonus to me. I set mine really high so it will be taking along time to reach it.

10 Sep 08

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big words

Rachel D Wentz @camomom (7535) • United States 10 Sep 08

what is the biggest word that you learned as a young child? lets say before age 10. i don't remember mine but my 2 year old can say a few 3 syllable words (that i can't think of at the moment) which i've been told is good for...

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carrieandjohn I am with you. i can not recall my first biggest word. I have four children and my oldest one in first grade was learning how to spell words my niece in another school. Who was in 3rd grade could not spell and had never had for a spelling word. My children...

10 Sep 08

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measuring cups

shymurl @shymurl (2765) • United States 10 Sep 08

What kind and how many measuring cups do you own?? I have one liquid measuring cup and I have several dry measuring cups. A long time ago I use to just use the dry measuring cups for everything including liquid. but I do see...

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carrieandjohn I have two liquid measing cups. We have one to many dry measuring cups. I have a whole drawer full of measuring cups. My husband uses them all the time. When I first got with him. He would use dry measuring cups for everything. I had to show him the difference...

10 Sep 08

my birthday today

Anne18 @Anne18 (11029) 10 Sep 08

Happy birthday to me.... Its my birthday today.... very young at 45. Sun shining and off out for a shopping trip with eldest daughter in the big town... been on a diet but can't wait for a sticky bun!!!! Catch you later...

birthday today

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carrieandjohn Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day. Have fun with your daughter today try not to buy to much. Have a Blessed day! Happy MyLotting!!

10 Sep 08

yahooooo

bombshell @bombshell (11256) • Germany 7 Sep 08

yepieeeeeeee i reach the 1000 points.happy me

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carrieandjohn Congrates on reaching your 1000th post! Have a blessed day!! Happy MyLotting my fellow mylotter!!

10 Sep 08

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have reached my 200th post! but still can't use emoticons

glay22 @glay22 (512) • Philippines 8 Sep 08

I have been very eager to reach my 200th post. But by the time I was going to have my 201st post, still I cant see any emoticon option in my screen. huhu could there be something wrong? or where can I find the emoticons option?...

200th post

emoticons

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carrieandjohn Congrates on reaching your 200th post. The mylot code is where you got to go to get the emotions. Have a Great Day! Keep up all the posting!

10 Sep 08

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food for thought

thebohemianheart @thebohemianheart (8827) • United States 10 Sep 08

I got this e-mail from my mom yesterday. I thought it was kind of funny.....and maybe just a little bit true. Enjoy. "Whatever you give a woman, she is going to multiply. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you...

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carrieandjohn This is hitting the nail on the head. We as women do take alot of crap, but we can dish out more crap than they think. I am one if you mess with my family and dish it out, you best be able to take it. Happy MyLotting!!

10 Sep 08

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What are easy-to-prepare recipes for a mom always on-the-go?

rakittera @rakittera (802) • Philippines 9 Sep 08

I'm a working mom and juggling my time over work, taking care of my baby, having a small business and being a loving wife. On top of these, I have to be the best cook as well for my family. Can you please share easy-to-prepare...

recipes

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carrieandjohn I make a fast dish. All you need to do is fry some sausage. remove it from pan and set it on a plate with papertowels so it can drain. while it is draining scrambble some eggs and add cheese to them. right before the eggs are all the way don't add the sausage...

9 Sep 08

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Do you like country music?I like it so much .

panpanzhu @panpanzhu (90) • China 9 Sep 08

write down your favorite country music

country music

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carrieandjohn I like some country music. I really like a variety of music. Some of my favorite song are: Alyssia Lies by Jason Michael Carroll. Another one would be Dollar by Jamey Johnson. These are just two of many to list. Happy MyLotting!!

9 Sep 08