nupo poll, I had know idea, you were 51, to me you always came across way younger! wow, learn something new everday.. ;) 1. a head of a pig, when i was little, it scared the stuff out of me, with my family in Miami Florida. they roast a pig in the back yard, for xmas. 2. sure, the more the merrier. 3. yes, I am a nosey one. 4. slept over and left the tv on all night. 5. if its diner, out of the way. 6. see 5.

That aint' so old! lol 52 is the new 25! :) (or 27 :D )

Dinner Poll 1) When you show up for dinner at someone else's house, what is the last thing you want to see on the table that even relatively "normal" people might have? (It's ok to think outside the box.) Fish or seafood. 2) Dinner with friends, -- do you want their infant to 10 year old there with you or not? Sure, are great! It's also nice to just have an "adult" meal and convo sometimes too. 3) Have you ever gone to the bathroom in someone else's house and looked in their medicine cabinet? (Explinations and elaborations welcome.) Not that I re 4) What has a guest ever done in your house that annoyed you or even horrified you? OMG!! Walked into my house with a lit cigarette. A big NO NO!! 5) Where should family dog be when you have guests in your house? Normally the cats will hide. 6) Where should your friend's dog be when you are at his/her house as a guest? If they're well behaved, not jumping and begging I don't mind that they are around

Um.... let's see 1. Brussel sprouts 2. No to the 3. Yes, they were driving me mad, I opened the door and took a Xanex (kidding, TA disclaimer) 4. Stayed longer than 3 days. 5. Where ever I am. 6. Not with his balls on my PILLOW!!!!

I know it wouldn't be funny in real life but my mental image of a three legged cat and a toilet is hilarious.

GAAAAAAAAH. I answered all of them in depth and hit the wrong damn button *POOF*. Shorter answers: x) Beets, pickles of any combination thereof. x) I'd expect the kids to be there. They live there. x) yes x) Go in bedroom- I'm a slob. x) The more the merrier! x) Ditto

I'm disturbed by how common snooping is.

I know I know I was surprised at how many "no" answers there were in this poll! I can't re a specific time I did but I know I have at some point. Sometimes maybe looking for something - tampon or whatever - sometimes, not. I haven't recently but mostly because I don't care anymore.

I like this one x. little shrimp. They look like baby shrimp and I makes me sad when they get eaten cause ya know. Baby shrimp. x. If they're respectful sure. I love kids. x. my moms, girlfriends, and best friends. That's it. x. There was a kid who came over once and kicked the dog. It was a ten year old surely he had some sense. I smacked the shit outta that kid and told him he better his parents fast. He did. Kid never came back over to stay with my brothers again. Roly got a big hug and kiss on the head. x. Where ever they want to be. They're super friendly and well behaved and smell good. Theres only one dog that will try to get in your lap. Hes the biggest at xlbs. x. Where ever they wanna be. It's their home.

I wouldn't have wanted anyone kicking my dog but do you really think the best way to stop a child's violent behavior is to smack the shit out of them? That just perpetuates the cycle, and teaches the kid nothing except to solve problems through hitting. hat child may be getting hit by adults at home, too. Kids who are abused usually take it out on someone lower on the food chain - and when no-one's looking. And that means smaller kids and animals. And when the kids get bigger, it means everyone. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, because maybe you were using the phrase "smack the shit outta that kid" as a metaphor - and you didn't really hit the kid - but it sure doesn't sound that way.

he didn't get any discipline at home. He didn't have any pets either. I didn't hit him that hard. I just came out of no where. Hard enough he wouldn't ever think of doing that to a dog again.

That doesn't change my opinion one bit. We agree on the fact that kicking a dog is not to be tolerated, but we disagree on the way to handle it. I doubt that I will change your mind on the subject, based on what you've written - and you sure aren't going to change mine. I stand by my statement that violence just breeds more violence. There are ways to discipline kids that don't involve hitting them. Would you also discipline your dog by hitting it? Does anyone here really believe that hitting a kid for kicking a dog is OK - much less "sublime"? I'd be interested to hear your rationale.

Generally speaking I'd agree with you, but I think there are exceptions to the rule. In an "emergency" situation I'd kick a kid in the balls to save a dog or kick a dog in the balls to save a kid, whomever needs the saving. I don't advocate either, but an emergency is just that, an emergency. Sometimes a kid has to learn by feeling. Some kids you can tell them a friggin' thousand times the stove is hot, but until they understand what the word "hot" means they won't get it. Sometimes they need to feel the pain to understand. Also, coming from someone who is not their parent, I think it leaves a more lasting impression. They have to learn that though maybe mom and dad might have the time, inclination and patience to teach them in a calm step by step manner how to behave, the rest of the world doesn't really give a flying F*** and if they don't learn fast to behave now, no one outside their family is going to coddle them. What would the average parent do if someone kicked their child? Debate the pros and cons or come to the kids defense? Dog owners will likely have the same perspecitve as a parent. So, I guess I say I can can understand and agree with both of you depending on the circumstance.

It's true that my objections come while I sit here with the luxury of not having these events unfold in front of me. So there is that.

Interesting poll... The only thing that would horrify me to find on the dinner table would be a bug. I am open to all foods and beverages, especially ones I haven't tried. If children live in the household and the gathering is designed to include them, I'm all for it. Multiple generations have much to learn from each other and conversations with "the littles" can be so entertaining. I do not look into someone else's medicine cabinet (or any other private place) without asking. Guests annoy me if their actions or discussions lead to discomfort of other guests or myself. My dog's energy can sometimes be overwhelming so where El Cee goes throughout the visit depends on the guest(s). I'm pet friendly and if the dog is well behaved, s/he can be anywhere.