janmar

@janmar (115)

United States • Age 57

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Garfield pattern for afghan

funygirl38 @funygirl38 (19) • United States 10 Jan 07

I have a friend who loves Garfield the cat (who doesn't?) and I wanted to crochet an afghan for her of Garfield. Does anyone have a pattern for this, or know where I can find one?

afghan

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janmar That is exactly what I do! I love graph paper. You can turn anything into a pattern. I have traced pictures out of magazines, family photo's, tons of stuff by using tracing paper and graph paper.

11 Feb 07

Does anyone here write their own patterns?

sasklily @sasklily (240) • Canada 7 Feb 07

I've crocheted for many years and now I just do small projects, such as doll clothes and baby sets. I needed an outfit for a 15" doll and, as I was working on it, got the idea that I might need this again in the future. It...

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janmar I buy graph paper and draw the item on it, then I don't need to write anything. If you have a scanner that you can scan a picture of it you could do that i suppose. I count each square on the graph paper as a stitch, or two stitches, or three depending on the...

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17-yr olds shoot and kill horses. Should they be tried as adults?

crazynurse @crazynurse (7482) • United States 10 Feb 07

My community is reeling in shock. Two boys, aged 17, drove to a reclaimed mine site and shot 40-50 shots at a herd of horses who were grazing on grass. Three horses were killed and several others wounded. The killed horses were...

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janmar Yes. They need to be tried as adults. Seventeen is plenty old enough to know right from wrong and the laws of their area. Psychiatric help might be a good idea, but get them into the system first. Usually the system will advise on that subject.

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How do You Handle Your Taxes?

ginny36 @ginny36 (266) • United States 10 Feb 07

Here in the US, we're creeping up on tax time again. My former husband always handled the taxes in our household. Now that I'm single again, I'm debating whether to use a program like Turbotax or pay a professional tax preparer....

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janmar wouldn't that depend on dependents? Say 4monsters4me has ...4 children all under the age of ten. Isn't that a return of like 4000. right there? Are you saying they should claim two of those dependents on their checks instead of 0 and claiming two on their...

11 Feb 07

How do you handle jealousy?

SexyMhei @SexyMhei (152) • Philippines 9 Feb 07

I am a posessive person, not on my material things but with the people I love, whether it is my better half, family, and even friends. I have the tendency to be over jealous and I hate sharing their attention with others, may it...

jealousy

love

relationship

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janmar I think everyone has moments like this. Just most of us don't dwell on them, nor let them move us to action. It is fine to feel whatever you want to feel, no one can or should judge you for your feelings. It is actions that count. Don't act on your jealousy by...

11 Feb 07

How Important is yr Freedom to you?

scorpionsoul @scorpionsoul (185) • India 11 Feb 07

I know it sounds like a stupid question for Freedom is dear to all, but have you never stopped to think that people young or old, have never achieved the kind of freedom one would want to enjoy freely and without guilt.. If you...

freedom for oneself

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janmar Your right. Freedom is illusive. It is an illusion we all dream about and never achieve. Never. The best we can hope for is freedom of choice, freedom of CAREFUL speech and freedom of soul. The kind of freedom you are talking about is unobtainable unless you...

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the place where I study

ubaidkt @ubaidkt (94) • Pakistan 11 Feb 07

Hello to all. I study at "Sarhad University Of Science and Information Technology Peshawar Pakistan" and complete my MIT (master in IT) degree from here. from where you complete your education. and what is your highest education.

science

suit

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janmar Depends on the subject. I am working on my associates in Accounting at Colorado Tech. I am certified in bookkeeping and have a degree in creative writing, editing and desktop publishing.

11 Feb 07

Is it ok for a Father to bring her daughter to the men's?

KHyuga @KHyuga (1694) • Singapore 11 Feb 07

I was reading the newspapers and someone raised this question. Do you think it is alright for the dad to bring his daughter to the guys' washroom? Personally, I think there is nothing wrong with it, especially when the mother is...

news

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janmar Under five and I agree. What else is he going to do? Ask a stranger to take his daughter into the bathroom? Over five and the kid is plenty old enough to know how to take care of business and scream if they need help. Dad can stand outside the door and wait...

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Could love last this long?

COLLIS2 @COLLIS2 (479) • United States 7 Feb 07

I guess for some of us, we hope. There was a picture discovered today of two skeletons in a clining embrace that has been documented essentially as either 4000 to 5000 year embrace. Do you think that has any significance to our...

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janmar I am wondering if they didn't run into a natural disaster, like a volcano or something. Hm. Anyway, I think love can last this lifetime and others. I think, if the right person is there for you, your "soul mate", then love has no end. However, I also believe...

11 Feb 07

What is the best way you've expressed love?

COLLIS2 @COLLIS2 (479) • United States 8 Feb 07

What are the best ways you've expressed love for someone or something. It doesen't need to be with a spouse, it can be in other relationships like with your parents, kids, friends, etc.

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janmar I took care of my Mother for a year before she passed away. I think that told her how much I loved her. Actions speak louder than words and the best way to express love is by doing things with love.

11 Feb 07

I feel sad today

SexyMhei @SexyMhei (152) • Philippines 6 Feb 07

I feel sad. I have just visited my OB and she told me that I could qualify for VBAC, but I still have to wait for two years more before I think of getting pregnant again if I really want to undergo VBAC instead of CS. I am really...

baby

child bearing

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janmar Very sad. Especially after losing one child already I imagine. I understand the yearning. Even women who have children already go through a stage where it is an undeniable ache. But why not just opt for CS? VBAC isn't all that wonderful. Have you asked...

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Getting married and got some issues...

vicat506 @vicat506 (132) • United States 3 Feb 07

I am marrying my fiancee on April 21st and I couldn't be happier. I love him so much and know that he is the man I want to be with. Having said that, I have a couple of issues that have come up and need some opinions. My mom and...

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janmar Their loss. Have a great time without them. Make each side a video tape or cd of the celebrations and a little note that says...Sooo Solly ya missed it. :)

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Do you believe in ghosts and evil spirits?

SexyMhei @SexyMhei (152) • Philippines 6 Feb 07

Have you ever experienced hearing, seeing,smelling or feeling something creepy? In the provinces beliefs on such things still existed, and I was once even intrigued to identify some of these beings. Exposure on such things, some...

evil

spirits

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janmar I haven't ever experienced such things,nor have I a creepy story. But, I have always hung dragons, dream catchers and other things like that that are supposed to drive evil away from the home. Also, my mother died in my home, and i think her tough little...

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When The Going Get Tough !!!!

ashi_leo @ashi_leo (22) • India 6 Feb 07

When the going get tough the Tough gets going .........Do you agree

facts

life

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janmar Of course. It is true. It doesn't mean running away either. If you sit down and let the bad things happen and don't move on, past them, you will drown in pain. I was once told that God gives you trial to strengthen you, but he never gives you more than you...

6 Feb 07

Be friends with your ex or not...

gianena @gianena (256) • Philippines 6 Feb 07

Hi peeps. I'm just wondering what you think about being friends with your ex boyfriend or girlfriend. What do you think? Would you still be friends with him/her even after all the cheating and deceiving thingies that your partner...

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janmar I think any time you can maintain civility it is good and if you can be friends, then that is better. You will never forget, but forgiving is part of the healing process and sometimes your ex makes a muuuuuch better friend than partner.

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Do you trust people?

COLLIS2 @COLLIS2 (479) • United States 6 Feb 07

Do you trust people. I've found most people don't really trust one another or give people the benefit of the doubt. I think this is sad and I wish that in this world, more people trusted one another in general. This is not to say...

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janmar I think overall, I do trust first, think next. LOL. It gets me burned sometimes, but it also keeps my own mind free of guilt and worry. I agree it is sad, but I think we have so many things to worry about now that we raise our children to be distrustful....

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Consultant and social security taxes ?????

apky12 @apky12 (769) • United States 3 Feb 07

Am I considered self employed if I'm a consultant and not having a specifice person pay me consistently throughout the year? 15.3% for social security and medicare is HIGH! Just wondering. thanks!

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janmar Be very careful with incorporating because then you run into double taxation and all sorts of other stuff.

6 Feb 07