Ask BabyRider anything (2)

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:48 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: Did you ever have a period in your life when you felt insecure about yourself? If so, how'd you change it? :-3
I think everyone has some period(s) in their life when they feel insecure about something or another, and I'm no exception. When I was in an abusive relationship I had no self-esteem, no sense of self-worth. How did I change it? Courage. Help from friends and family and a lot of hard work. If you want it bad enough, you can have it, but you are the one with the power, no one else can do it for you.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:55 pm

If someone double dog dared you to do something would you?

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 3:07 pm

"What do you believe is true even though you cannot prove it?"

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:02 pm

Why do you call your snake Fuzzy?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:55 am

Sheryl wrote: If someone double dog dared you to do something would you?
Depending on what action I was being dared to do, it probably wouldn't take the "double" dog dare to get me to do it.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:56 am

minks wrote: "What do you believe is true even though you cannot prove it?"
That there are spirits and/or angels around us and that there is intelligent life on other planets.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:57 am

SOJOURNER wrote: Why do you call your snake Fuzzy?
Because he isn't.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:25 am

BabyRider wrote: While not all that weird by most standards, I'd have to say my current pet snake, "Fuzzy".

What type of snake is Fuzzy ? ..i love snakes and have five a royal python ,king snake ,3 corns . BTW wicked name .

CountryDweller · Post by **CountryDweller** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:46 am

When you become ill, does hubby pamper you and if so, in what ways?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:57 am

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: What type of snake is Fuzzy ? ..i love snakes and have five a royal python ,king snake ,3 corns . BTW wicked name .Fuzzy is a 4 1/2 foot ball python.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:02 am

CountryDweller wrote: When you become ill, does hubby pamper you and if so, in what ways?
Funny you should ask....I have been battling a cold these last few days, one so bad that I showed up at work and my boss took one look at me and said, "You look like sh!t, go home." I called Bullet to come back and get me and he had the electric blanket heating up on the couch for me, my books, hot tea, and was in the process of making me soup. I got a craving for more red licorice, he went out and got it. Then I got a craving for ice cream, he went out and got it. Put my slippers on my feet, then later made me a bubble bath and washed my hair. Then he put lotion on my back, tucked me back in and fed me juice and cough syrup till I fell asleep.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:09 am

BabyRider wrote: Fuzzy is a 4 1/2 foot ball python.
And no, no pictures yet.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:26 pm

What do you feed fuzzy live or frozen .

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:38 pm

Where do you keep Fuzzy?

How do you play with a snake?

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:42 pm

BabyRider wrote: Funny you should ask....I have been battling a cold these last few days, one so bad that I showed up at work and my boss took one look at me and said, "You look like sh!t, go home." I called Bullet to come back and get me and he had the electric blanket heating up on the couch for me, my books, hot tea, and was in the process of making me soup. I got a craving for more red licorice, he went out and got it. Then I got a craving for ice cream, he went out and got it. Put my slippers on my feet, then later made me a bubble bath and washed my hair. Then he put lotion on my back, tucked me back in and fed me juice and cough syrup till I fell asleep.I wanna a Bullet!

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:46 pm

How many days a week do you work?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:17 pm

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: What do you feed fuzzy live or frozen .
Fuzzy eats 3 live mice a week. I'm thinking of moving him up to one large rat, but I don't want him all bitten up, either. I'll be taking him to a vet next month to see what the experts say. Reptiles are not my area of expertise.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:22 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: Where do you keep Fuzzy?

How do you play with a snake?
Fuzzy has a large tank with wood shavings as his nesting material, a rough branch to twine around, two half-logs to burrow under and a natural looking rock "pond". He has a heating pad that sets under the tank on one end with a heat lamp over that end of the tank. That way he can be in the heat if he's chilled, or move to the other end of the tank if he gets over-heated. He also has a glob of hardened cemented small stones to rub on when he sheds his skin.

We take him out just about every day and handle him. The more a snake is handled the less concern there is for getting bitten. Although, if it's the day or so before his feeding, you have to be very careful and I don't let any of the kids handle him then. He loves to wrap himself around Bullet's shoulders and being a fairly large snake when he constricts it;s like getting a massage, he's so strong! The really are fascinating animals, but definitely not a pet for just anyone.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:24 pm

abbey wrote: I wanna a Bullet!

Sorry Abs, they broke the mold when they made my Bullet.

I love the new av, by the way!!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:25 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: How many days a week do you work?
Usually 5, although if someone calls off I'm the first one they call since I'm within a 2 minute walk. I work Friday through Tuesday.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:50 am

What jewellery do you wear and how often do you wear it?

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:40 am

If you could go on any tv reality series, which would be your first choice?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:12 pm

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: What jewellery do you wear and how often do you wear it?
My engagement ring never comes off my hand and I wear a silver necklace with a peace sign on it that also never comes off. That's it.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:13 pm

Sheryl wrote: If you could go on any tv reality series, which would be your first choice?
I despise, detest and loathe all "reality" TV, so I wouldn't be able to make an educated choice.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:17 pm

BabyRider wrote: I despise, detest and loathe all "reality" TV, so I wouldn't be able to make an educated choice.i hate them too, but i bet you'd do SURVIVOR FROM BIKE WEEK IN DAYTONA"

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:23 pm

How's Bullet doing today?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:31 pm

lady cop wrote: i hate them too, but i bet you'd do SURVIVOR FROM BIKE WEEK IN DAYTONA"

That does sound right up my alley, don't it?!! :yh_bigsmi

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:32 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: How's Bullet doing today?
He's still in the hospital. He developed a fever last night and they won't send him home. Hopefully tomorrow, because if not, a "jail break" is in the works. My home is too empty and lonely without him.

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:42 pm

BabyRider wrote: He's still in the hospital. He developed a fever last night and they won't send him home. Hopefully tomorrow, because if not, a "jail break" is in the works. My home is too empty and lonely without him.

I hear you. When my husband travels for a week or longer, it takes me 3-4 days to be able to get a nights sleep. Like I'm wide awake, doing everything but sleeping.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:53 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: I hear you. When my husband travels for a week or longer, it takes me 3-4 days to be able to get a nights sleep. Like I'm wide awake, doing everything but sleeping.
I have spent a grand total of ONE night away from him since we got together. Tonight is the second and I am this tough biker chick who is on the verge of tears thinking about him hurting in a strange bed. He's only 15 minutes away but it might as well be another country.

I was looking forward to getting here to FG when I got home just for the company.

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:12 pm

I know how you feel, BR. I really do. I've been there many, many times. Just be strong, I know it's tough with everything else going on, but that strong guy of yours is just as scared as you are, I'm sure, and he needs your strength right now.

To help you feel better, my wife just had this surgery two months ago. She was in terrible pain before, but now she feels great! The procedure is low risk and I'm sure Bullet is tough enough to fight off the infection.

Keep telling him how wonderful he'll feel when it's healed! He'll be able to do all the things he's been missing again and he'll sleep soundly, without pain...

In your arms.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:17 pm

Jives wrote: I know how you feel, BR. I really do. I've been there many, many times. Just be strong, I know it's tough with everything else going on, but that strong guy of yours is just as scared as you are, I'm sure, and he needs your strength right now.

To help you feel better, my wife just had this surgery two months ago. She was in terrible pain before, but now she feels great! The procedure is low risk and I'm sure Bullet is tough enough to fight off the infection.

Keep telling him how wonderful he'll feel when it's healed! He'll be able to do all the things he's been missing again and he'll sleep soundly, without pain...

In your arms.

Vicki had the same surgery that Matt just had???

Nibbles · Post by **Nibbles** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:31 pm

BabyRider wrote: My home is too empty and lonely without him.

You just might get use to it (IMO)......... I know. I had a SOB that killed his mother and then wanted me to defend. My life was lonely for soooo long.

Now I raise his kids.

Go figure.

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:31 pm

BabyRider wrote: Vicki had the same surgery that Matt just had???

Yep! They fused three vertebrae in her neck. Now she sleeps great, all the pain is gone, and she can do everything she used to be unable to do because of the pain. It's a miracle.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:35 pm

Nibbles wrote: You just might get use to it (IMO)......... I know. I had a SOB that killed his mother and then wanted me to defend. My life was lonely for soooo long.

Now I raise his kids.

Go figure.
Umm...wow. Hi Nibbles, I'm not sure where your story is pertinent to this situation, although I am interested in it. I won't get used to not having my man home. He's in the hospital after surgery and I miss him desperately. We have a very loving, honest, loyal wonderful relationship. If you want to talk about your situation, feel free, there are many great people with loads of insight and support to give, but I don't think our situations are similar at all. What the hell happened with yours?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:38 pm

Jives wrote: Yep! They fused three vertebrae in her neck. Now she sleeps great, all the pain is gone, and she can do everything she used to be unable to do because of the pain. It's a miracle.

I know that he'll be grateful that he had the operation done, but right now, seeing my tough as nails, strong as a bull man in so much pain, hurts. Having to be separated from him makes it harder. I break down when I have to leave, and sleeping is an impossibility.

But I know it's only temporary. I won't be so pouty for long. I have little patience for self-pity. I'll snap out of it, especially with all the wonderful kind people here helping me. :-4 Like you.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:59 pm

Aww I'm sorry BR, hope things get better for you quick!!!:yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_hugs

Nibbles · Post by **Nibbles** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:05 pm

BabyRider wrote: Umm...wow. Hi Nibbles, I'm not sure where your story is pertinent to this situation, although I am interested in it. I won't get used to not having my man home. He's in the hospital after surgery and I miss him desperately. We have a very loving, honest, loyal wonderful relationship. If you want to talk about your situation, feel free, there are many great people with loads of insight and support to give, but I don't think our situations are similar at all. What the hell happened with yours?

Time will tell.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:17 pm

Nibbles wrote: Time will tell.
Is the vagueness intentional, or are you a bit hesitant to tell your story?

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:34 am

How long will it be before they think that Bullet may be released?

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:06 am

Would you like more children ?

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:18 am

WHY DO CATS LIKE TO DIG THEIR PAWS INTO SOMETHING BEFORE THEY LAY DOWN ON IT?

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:18 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: WHY DO CATS LIKE TO DIG THEIR PAWS INTO SOMETHING BEFORE THEY LAY DOWN ON IT?

Ancient instinct, Sojo! Back when before felines were domesticated, they made their nightly homes in the tall grass so that they could easily detect predators. They would walk a circle and claw the ground to mat it down and fluff it up in just the right way.

Also, the "pawing" reflex is born into kittens to kneed milk from the mother! So this can also be a sign of contentment.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:26 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: How long will it be before they think that Bullet may be released?
He's home now!!! I went and got him this morning, got my shift covered at work and my world is right side up again. Happy happy, joy joy!!!

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:28 pm

BabyRider wrote: He's home now!!! I went and got him this morning, got my shift covered at work and my world is right side up again. Happy happy, joy joy!!!

Wonderful! Have a happy night with your guy.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:35 pm

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: Would you like more children ?
NO!! Between my son and Bullet's 2, we have plenty to keep us busy.