Recent content by Laura_Loomis

So, it's been an age and then some since I last checked in. But I was thinking about you all the other day and I thought it was about time I dropped a line. Michigan is icky. It snowed again, which just makes me go blech. Other than that, there isn't much to report. I miss you guys and I...

When I went to update my profile, it won't let me. It keeps asking why I wanted to join Newf Net. Um... I could be wrong, but, I think I've been a member for years now... like 4 of them.... Any ideas?

Hi All. I know that I have been uber bad about checking in. So. Here I am. I missed you guys. I'm moving to a place that allows pets and I can't wait to get a dog. It's been almost 2 years now since I lost Guido... can you believe it's been that long? So... Here I am... sigh. How's...

I was in Wal-Mart buying a large bag of Purina for my Labrador Retriever and was in line to check out. A woman behind me asked if I had a dog. On impulse, I told her that no, I was starting The Purina Diet again, although I probably shouldn't because I'd ended up in the hospital last time...

After living in the remote wilderness of Kentucky all his life, an old hillbilly decided it was time to visit the big city. In one of the stores he picks up a mirror and looks in it. Not ever having seen one before, he remarked at the image staring back at him, "How about that! Here's a picture...

This is an actual letter sent to a man named Ryan DeVries by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality, State of Pennsylvania. This guy's response is hilarious, but read the State's letter before you get to the response letter. SUBJECT: DEQ File No.97-59-0023; T11N; R10W, Sec...

Hello everyone, it's been ages since I had a chance to drop in here. I've missed you all... a lot. I just finished my first year of my PhD program, and it (of course) went well. I have been taking an intensive Arabic program over the summer, gearing up for my dissertation... I was visiting...

Anyone going to the test in MI next weekend? Laura

Hey guys, it has been sooooooo long since I was on NN, I have missed you all so much. I am moved in and had my first class today. So far I really like it up here. MGoBlue, if you read this, I want you to know it has been pretty easy settelling in here since they hate U of M almost as much as...

A guy gets on a plane and finds himself seated next to a cute blonde. He immediately turns to her and makes his move. "You know," he says,"I've heard that flights will go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger. So let's talk." The blonde, who had just opened her...

This is a heads-up to those friends who haven't experienced it yet, and an explanation to those friends and family who have: Most of you have read the scare-mail about the person whose kidneys were stolen while he was passed out. Well, read on. While the kidney story was an urban legend...

I am considering a Honda Element as my next car...er...whatever.... I really like the room and the fact that there is NO carpet in the vehicle, only this rubbery flooring that you can wipe down...and water proof seats! Anyone have one of these?

Hi all, I know we have had a lot of these lately and your prayer lists must be getting rather long. But if you have the space, please add my uncle and family... Donny is my mom's youngest brother, only 43. He has 4 kids, the youngest being a set of 15 year old twins. Donny was diagnosed with...

I know I have experienced all 4 - THE FOUR TYPES OF DOG VOMIT *YELLOW URKA-GURKAS* -- Dog runs around the house and hides under furniture while making a prolonged 'uuuurka-guuurka, uuurka-guuurka' noise. (this noise is the only thing guaranteed to wake up a true dog lover who is hungover...