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The weather is so cold in NYC that when i left the gym my hair froze. I never remember a winter this cold in NYC.
Brrrrrr. Do you think it is impacting ticket sales?
I know i just wanted to race home.

I can't remember such a thaw-less period in NY. Even Penn Station and the first floor of Macys are shiver-inducing. That feeling -- that you can't warm up -- it is worse than the lack of sun on the pineal gland, or whatever the hell S.A.D.D. is. The whole next week is more of same, with two snow falls predicted before Wednesday.

I do know, when it's like this, s---w the Atkins diet, I want wine and pasta. And not the healthy kind. Carbonara and beyond. I'll have the Al Roker surgery at Easter.

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Sounds great Dolly!

I have Ravel playing and Chinese food on the way. A film to watch later. A quiz to create. A budget to refine.

And some offers to see who wears what to sleep.

Bulldog

Mistress, you have to be creative and turn your wheelchair into a sleigh. Remember, "when life deals you lemons, make lemonade!"

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That's the spirit! How about wheelchair ice skating?

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Christina-

That site is fascinating. My friend has a daughter with multiple congenital handicaps who skis all winter, but I'd never been aware of all the variations. You'd be doing the bi-ski technique?

In the mid-90s, I was wheel-chair bound for several months following an accident. I felt so vulnerable the entire time. Maybe it wasn't for long enough to develope a comfort level, or maybe I'm just gutless, but I can't imagine giving this a try. (The case might also be made that I was scared sh*tless on my one trip to the slopes on regular skis....never got off the baby hill....fortifying the gutless reasoning...) I'm in awe of people, like you, who take their given set of circumstances and find ways to live life to the fullest. Please report back when you go.

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It is FREEZING here. I saw Hairspray last night and waited at the stage door. By the time I left my face was fingers were completely numb.

I think it's possible that the weather could affect ticket sales. Out-of-towners may not want to come to NYC this season because of the weather.

Yeah since itll be my first time, I would be on the bi ski. Ive had my disability my whole life so Im pretty comfortable with it, and I do some exciting things. I like driving ATVs. whooohooo. :)

-Christina

I just took a sick stray, who was tame, to a vet, it could never have lived in this cold, paid a few hundred to fix her up and test her, and the Humane I work with took her. What is wrong with helping helpless animals that are in that bitter cold? I don't mind being called The Cat Lady. That woman you talk about at least has a heart. This kitty is now comforting people in a nursing home. She was so sweet and laid back the director took her there for a day. They make keep her there and she will have her home there. See, there is a God.

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Ya. When I saw RENT in Cleveland on my way to the stage door, a man/women was lying on a heater rolling around trying to keep warm...very sad sight to see. We should all be thankful for what we have.

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Updated On: 1/25/04 at 04:10 PM

There is a difference in having a heart and having so many cats that when the wind blows from the direction of that house you gag.

I love animals. I do. I'm even soft hearted to bees and lizards but there are limits to what you can take care of.

I have 2 dogs, neither a breed, one from a shelter and one a freebie given away at the local Walmart who would have been taken to the pound.

The vet bill costs me $100.00 each once a year because they get every shot they need. That's not to mention, heart worm pills, thyroid pills for Bear and the powder Brandi needs because of her conditon. I can afford this and so gladly. BUT it would be irresponsible of me to take in another dog because I could not afford to do those things for yet another one not to mention 10, 15, 20 or more.

Yes, the lady has a heart but she is also heartless because while she does provide some food, she is going without herself and none of those cats see a vet ever. They are not fixed and are having babies on top of babies.

Being kind means also knowing your limits to be kind. To the animal, to yourself, and to those around you.

D

That's not a bad idea, Theatrebaby! Yes I thought about buying them food and give it to them. I always keep extra dollars in my pocket and try to just drop it in front of them without making it too obvious.

I am thinking about volunteering somewhere, somehow. At homeless shelters or whatever. I really don't know how to go about it though. As I healthy and able person, I just feel I must. I don't know but it really bothers me to see homeless people, all alone in the world. Esp. now since its winter and very cold. I am very cold all the time now, and if God forbid I was homeless in this weather, I know I wouldn't last till morning.

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Animals and people, BAH! How are the Broadway shows doing? Please, people, let's all keep our priorities straight.

Also, what is this place DofB5 mentions, this "far back yard?"

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