Paolino

Yes, I've heard of gay rape.

I leave 18-20% generally... if it's terrible service, 15% Or when we were in college and it was our friend waiting on us, 40%

If this was 2 years ago, I would have said Ford. But now, with the new Malibu, new LaCrosse and CTS, I say GM.

I'm a rarity. I prioritize quiet, comfort, refinement well over an amazing 0-60 time. Don't get me wrong, I don't want a slug. I can appreciate good effortless pickup or the ability to leave someone behind when they're ticking me off. Still, I tend to drive more on the conservative side and really don't use engines to their potential. A 3.0L for me would most-likely be fine. That said, I do agree this car with its weight needs more punch available. CXS (the sporty trim) should have at least matched the Maxima in numbers (290hp), would have been better if it was 300hp. With the average midsizer making 250-270hp, 280 is around the corner; the top trim of the LaX shouldn't be competing with the average midsizer. If there will be a new LaX Super, then try to match the Taurus Sho in power and offer it in AWD form.

Well, I know my parents have a low-mileage 2006 Lucerne and you hear the 3800 a little gruff that first second you hit the gas, light, hard, whatever. When the engine is cold, it's rougher than any OHC engine I've driven. Granted, I'm being very sensitive to it. To the average person, I don't think they'd notice anything. I'll leave with this: When my friend got her 2002 Accord EX V6, it was the first time I ever realized a V6 could be that smooth.

Thousand Island or Italian. Honestly, it depends on what type of salad I'm eating.

They'll come to an agreement and I bet the public will not know about it.

Accusation

Where does it say marshmallow ride and soft seats for the LaCrosse?

The other night my friend's mother was complaining she didn't like books on CD. Her reason kept me biting my tongue... she said she liked it that if you stopped a tape, it resumed where you left off. I felt like saying (since she said she listened in the car), "So does a CD."

1) Water in the AM. 2) Water with lunch. 3) Coffee & Water post lunch. 4) Water after work. 5) Water with dinner. 6) Water post dinner. 7) Green tea before bed.

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I think it's awesome!

The Big One

Have a dog. Love my dog. Would totally get another border collie. When my life calms down a bit, I've ALWAYS wanted a beagle.

Happy Birthday man!

Happy Birthday man!

YOU LOSER! YOU BEAT ME TOO IT--When I read the topic that was the FIRST thing that came to my mind! LOL

Only problem with Border Collies is that they need an insane amount of exercise or they become mischievous. Kelly has been good, but she's taken her new "job" to alerting us of any activity going on that isn't the norm. At times it can be frustrating, but it's better than the horror stories I've heard of people who own border collies and don't give them proper exercise/attention. She LOVES to be pet... I believe she can get pet 24 hours/day and still ask for it. She just gets under your hand and looks up at you with those big eyes and just begs for "love". I love how she moves her body to exactly where she wants to be pet/scratched.

For the first time in August on the southeast shore of Long Island, it drizzled here last night. It's amazing.. people 5 miles north of me, 5 miles east of me, got rain this month. It like disintegrates before it touches my town.

Haha, yeah, we got her out of most of her herding habits when Eve was born because we read when the child begins to walk, the dog will yank her ankles out from under her if it feels the child is in danger of going somewhere it shouldn't.

Ocn... she's my angel. She watched over my goddaughter like it was her own child. No one other than the people living in the house (this is back when I lived with my friends while getting my masters), was allowed to come near the baby unless we told her it was okay. She laid down and guarded when my goddaughter was put down for naps, etc. It's truly amazing. And all she does is love. YellowDart, as for creating a trail, yup, there are a few in the yard. One in particular is around this large bush/tree combo in the corner of the yard. She gets so excited while you're playing, she has to run to get the excitement out. And as for fences, we had to be careful. She opens doors in the house. She can jump 4 feet high from a seated position, so baby gates didn't work to keep her out of a room. And well, let's just say rabbits and chipmunks are well aware to not go to the area anymore This is her:

Well, she herds if we get out of the pool. Actually, she herds ALL the time... we were very careful when my goddaughter was just learning to walk because we noticed she'd steer her if she looked unsteady (but we didn't want her to nip her ankles which she never did). But when someone dives, she whimpers until the person swims to the other end and stops to say "It's okay" to her. I should probably add she refuses to go in the pool... and supposedly her breed LOVES to swim.

I've had my border collie for about 6 years now--we got her when she was about 6-12 months old from a shelter. She was extremely sick and severely underweight when we got her. Today, she's a healthy, happy, active girl that I can't imagine my life without. I've done a good deal of reading up about her breed, and most things fit. However, every now and then there's a question I have about a behavior she exhibits. Most recently, her behavior towards people diving in the pool. Anyone have border collie experience?