robwitham

@robwitham (45)

United States • Age 54

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When did you last go for a hiking trip ? n where did u go ?

mit0312 @mit0312 (252) • India 4 Dec 06

I went for a hiking trip with a coupla friends to goa a month back ,itws reall fun

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robwitham My last few hikes have been integrated with an assignment my wife has for an ornithology class she is taking. She has to log 50 hours of field observation birding. We have been hiking local nature preserves here in upstate NY while looking for birds.

6 Dec 06

Whats your "new year resolution for 2007"

surojitmumbai @surojitmumbai (20) • India 3 Dec 06

My resolution this year after a lot of rational thinking is to quit smoking? He he he guys hope this year i would be kicking the bud outta my life and stay that way for the rest of eternity.

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robwitham I have not made any this year yet. I started referring to them as "New Year's Priorities" last year. That seemed like a helpful spin on ideas that too often don't get carried through on. I print off my priorities and put the paper in my wallet so I am reminded...

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what is the hardest thing you did to your child as a mother?

mhae_jezz_01 @mhae_jezz_01 (1) • Philippines 19 Aug 09

my daughter is only 2 years old but for me the hardest thing I did is not sleeping for 2 days when my child is sick, worrying to much of her health because she dont like to eat even her milk and having high fever.... that's what...

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robwitham my daughter is only 2 years old but for me the hardest thing I did is not sleeping for 2 days when my child is sick, worrying to much of her health because she dont like to eat even her milk and having high fever.... that's what my unforgetable moment of me...

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Trains

gramaj @gramaj (451) • United States 3 Dec 06

Have you traveled on a train. I did as a child. But i would like to take a long train ride cross country. If you have please share your experiences.

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robwitham I have been on several tourist-type train rides as well as city/commuter trains a few times. I would love to travel by train cross country but the trains do not go where I usually travel... Maybe someday!

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I need some advice!!

ScarletAlston @ScarletAlston (2693) • United States 5 Dec 06

here's the situation..my mother died last month and her apartment pretty much is now is my name..I decided that my father isn't going to be living here due to some of the things he did just before she died (stole her bank card and...

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robwitham From what you describe you are probably well justified putting him out. If you choose to let him stay at all you should probably set specific guidelines of what you will allow in YOUR house. He can abide by your wishes or stay somewhere else.

6 Dec 06

Is this a happy holiday season for your family?

mkiserkeyser @mkiserkeyser (97) • United States 5 Dec 06

Our family is sadly strapped for cash this season but I have been 'swapping' for several gifts so have lots of small items but nothing major. Still and all we are all okay. And, except for my older son who is still here in the US...

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robwitham I have never had a lot of money around the holidays but it is hard not to feel the pressure in our world. The last few years have been very hard following a divorce. I think there are things far more important than gifts and presents though. Focusing on the...

6 Dec 06

Ever encounter a Bear while Hiking?

krankies @krankies (811) • United States 30 Nov 06

It's always I mine Mind. So far I've been lucky.

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robwitham I have been close to a few but have never actually seen a bear while hiking. I've seen evidence a few times that they had just passed by. Just knowing you are in the same proximity is enough to make you very awake! That definetely creates an adrenaline dump!

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Do you hate using public restrooms?

dhicks30 @dhicks30 (1948) • United States 4 Dec 06

I hate using public restrooms. I will hold it till my bladder hurts and I can't hold it anymore, before I will go. If I can't hold it anymore, I hold my pocketbook. I don't touch anything, I use a towel to turn the water off and...

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robwitham I don't like it but I usually try to at least head for a "cleaner" one (relatively speaking). When my daughter was about 8 she went through a stage where she would not use a public restroom. When we were traveling we would stop at a rest area and my boys would...

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help around the house

lilttownmommie @lilttownmommie (1473) • United States 4 Dec 06

ok here is the deal, my husband works full time outside the home, and makes good money, and I work full time inside the home taking care of our 2 kids, and I am pregnant again, I also cook, clean, ect with all the housework. My...

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robwitham I would think he should be able to help you out. There is no reason for one person to be left with all of the household responsibilities - particularly when you have a couple of children. That is never ending!

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I am having a problem with the people building the house next door. HELP

mommygirlX4 @mommygirlX4 (675) • United States 4 Dec 06

Since they have been building the house next door my water bill has gone from $36 a month to $108 a month. I was just in the kitchen washing dishes and seen the builders come over with buckets (mine that have gone missing) and...

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robwitham This does sound like a theft of service and trespass issue. The appropriate police department should have an opinion as should the appropriate municipal board that approved the builder for the project. I would not let that situation go without addressing it!

4 Dec 06

have you noticed the lack of gentelmen now?

samsonskola @samsonskola (3357) • United States 3 Dec 06

I was born and raised in the south. A gentleman held a door open for a lady, and was polite and courteous. I try to be courteous for everyone I can. But I'm finding a trend...lots of times if I'm going out a door and a man is...

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robwitham I always thank someone who holds a door for me. I was raised to open car doors for a woman, hold a door, etc. I remember going to Boston when I was a teenager and my mother made my brother and I stand to offer our seats on the train to a woman when there was a...

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How do you react to death?

prasanta @prasanta (1948) • India 4 Dec 06

One of my dear friends has lost his dad this morning. As I went to meet him, I found him very upset from inside, however, he was trying to forcefully suppress his feeling. His sister was although upset, still controlled herself in...

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robwitham It sounds like you did the right thing. People do grieve different ways and at different rates. One of the things they always teach in grief counseling classes is to just be there - don't worry about saying anything. Too often people feel awkward and resort to...

4 Dec 06

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Coping with the loss of a loved one

carrier928 @carrier928 (52) • United States 4 Dec 06

After the recent loss of my father in law, who we were always very close to, I am left trying not only to deal with my own pain, but also to help everyone else to deal with their emotions. My husband was extremely close to him and...

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robwitham As has been mentioned before grief is a slow process. Take your time and grieve your own way. Depending on your religious perspective you may find it helpful to seek out help and guidance from a pastor/priest/rabbi/or similar. Many communities now have...

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Avatars

The_Eagle_1 @The_Eagle_1 (1121) • Australia 28 Nov 06

How many times have you changed yours? This is the first one I changed to.

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robwitham This is my first one I used here. I should probably update it because I have hair now....

28 Nov 06

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Make money writing on the web for writing articles.

Ghostvoice @Ghostvoice (105) • United States 26 Nov 06

I make money writing for several online writer's websites, do you?

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robwitham I write for several sites as well as print media.

27 Nov 06

What is your job?

remaster74 @remaster74 (4064) • Greece 10 Sep 06

I'm really curious of what is everyone's job in here!

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robwitham I am a reporter for a community newspaper and a freelance writer.

27 Nov 06

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About Windows XP

kp0007 @kp0007 (598) • India 27 Nov 06

How much you like to use XP.

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robwitham I like it now that I am used to it. When Microsoft first released Windows XP I stayed with Windows 98 for quite a while. When I finally did convert I decided I liked it a lot. It just took a little adjusting.

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Are you polite to road construction workers?

kbkbooks @kbkbooks (7022) • Canada 27 Nov 06

Road construction aggravates everyone. It's dirty and inconvenient. It often holds up traffic or reroutes people to places they really don't want to go. When you encounter road construction do you show patience and courtesy to...

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robwitham Yes, I am polite to road construction workers. I worked for a security company one Christmas and had to flag mall traffic. That gave me a different perspective on flagging cars! I also figure I would not want to do their job so why give them grief?

27 Nov 06

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