Comments on: Rising To The Bait http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/ Dishing It Out And Not Taking It Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:15:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Marie http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-23283 Marie Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:48:12 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-23283 Hey chicken: Marie here. Just wanted to let you know why I read your blog: it’s entertaining. You bitch about everything and it amuses me. Don’t worry, I get your jokes. I have a sense of humor. My otherwise useless liberal arts education definitely taught me about satire. I enjoy your blog but wince when you pounce on Champu-Banana like gravy on Thanksgiving. Like you, I’m not a local. Unlike you, I wish I were: the people of central Illinois have taught so much to this California girl. I ripped on your post not so much because of your negativity, but because of your negativity about Chambana. You hate it here so much but there’s so much to love! I know you don’t like it here in central Illinois and you’re probably counting the days until you get to return home. But please know, for those of us that make our home here, we love it. You may see bad haircuts, poor trash service, and incompetent librarians, but for the rest of us, this is home. Chicken, you are a great writer and you put yourself, your feelings, and your family out there in a way that many cannot. I admire you. I only responded to your post because it stung the sensitive Chambana parts of me. Our community is really great (although not perfect). Just like anyone, it’s nice to hear nice stuff about us sometimes, too. In positive spirits, Marie Hey chicken:

Marie here. Just wanted to let you know why I read your blog: it’s entertaining. You bitch about everything and it amuses me. Don’t worry, I get your jokes. I have a sense of humor. My otherwise useless liberal arts education definitely taught me about satire.

I enjoy your blog but wince when you pounce on Champu-Banana like gravy on Thanksgiving. Like you, I’m not a local. Unlike you, I wish I were: the people of central Illinois have taught so much to this California girl.

I ripped on your post not so much because of your negativity, but because of your negativity about Chambana. You hate it here so much but there’s so much to love! I know you don’t like it here in central Illinois and you’re probably counting the days until you get to return home. But please know, for those of us that make our home here, we love it. You may see bad haircuts, poor trash service, and incompetent librarians, but for the rest of us, this is home.

Chicken, you are a great writer and you put yourself, your feelings, and your family out there in a way that many cannot. I admire you. I only responded to your post because it stung the sensitive Chambana parts of me. Our community is really great (although not perfect). Just like anyone, it’s nice to hear nice stuff about us sometimes, too.

In positive spirits,

Marie

]]> By: Monica http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22999 Monica Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:43:45 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22999 You've inspired me to post all my pet peeves! You’ve inspired me to post all my pet peeves!

]]> By: Nan http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22958 Nan Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:35:44 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22958 Um, why are they reading your blog if they don't love you? Do you suppose there are people out there who only read blogs which annoy them, so that they can spend all of their free time whining? Hmm, yes, I can believe that. Just think of the joy you are giving them then, giving them something to really whine about! Um, why are they reading your blog if they don’t love you? Do you suppose there are people out there who only read blogs which annoy them, so that they can spend all of their free time whining? Hmm, yes, I can believe that. Just think of the joy you are giving them then, giving them something to really whine about!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22870 Kathy Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:32:37 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22870 I try to keep things in perspective. I hate: the the man who raped me when I was 11 I don't like: cold feet greedy people liars tight waistbands profanity and when my mother in law reads me recipes. (Actually after reading about your husband's Grams passing, I should probably give my MIL a break on this one.) Ahh, no. I try to keep things in perspective.

I hate:
the the man who raped me when I was 11

I don’t like:
cold feet
greedy people
liars
tight waistbands
profanity
and when my mother in law reads me recipes. (Actually after reading about your husband’s Grams passing, I should probably give my MIL a break on this one.) Ahh, no.

]]> By: Steph http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22867 Steph Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:36:13 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22867 haha LOVE your list! And seriously, my ex husbands girlfriend reads my blog... then complains to my inlaws. Even though I'm not talking about them, her, my ex. God, if you don't like it, freakin don't read it! haha LOVE your list! And seriously, my ex husbands girlfriend reads my blog… then complains to my inlaws. Even though I’m not talking about them, her, my ex. God, if you don’t like it, freakin don’t read it!

]]> By: I dislike people « Life in Eden http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22857 I dislike people « Life in Eden Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:49:26 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22857 [...] the spirit of some recent little baiting by a bloggy friend (hello Mrs. Chicken!), here are some of the reasons I don’t like [...] [...] the spirit of some recent little baiting by a bloggy friend (hello Mrs. Chicken!), here are some of the reasons I don’t like [...]

]]> By: Jan http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22850 Jan Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:41:06 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22850 Just came across your clever blog (on a long side trip from Snickolett) and although I am totally with you on Wal-mart (ugh!) . . . my son brought home a bunny from a shelter when he was in college and he is a wonderful adorable house pet! I never knew how much I could dote on something not human. And I feel for you in Chambama. I am in Surf City where it is sunny and 72 degrees today. Just came across your clever blog (on a long side trip from Snickolett) and although I am totally with you on Wal-mart (ugh!) . . . my son brought home a bunny from a shelter when he was in college and he is a wonderful adorable house pet! I never knew how much I could dote on something not human. And I feel for you in Chambama. I am in Surf City where it is sunny and 72 degrees today.

]]> By: babymama http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22848 babymama Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:12:21 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22848 he he. :) - people who use apostrophe's incorrectly (yes, that was intentional. LOOK IT UP PEOPLE!!!) - postnasal drip - snoring - vacuuming - toothpaste tubes, especially when people squeeze at the top and not the bottom - hot feet - sheets that are tucked in to the bottom of the bed (argh!) - people with a sense of entitlement he he. :)

- people who use apostrophe’s incorrectly (yes, that was intentional. LOOK IT UP PEOPLE!!!)
- postnasal drip
- snoring
- vacuuming
- toothpaste tubes, especially when people squeeze at the top and not the bottom
- hot feet
- sheets that are tucked in to the bottom of the bed (argh!)
- people with a sense of entitlement

]]> By: francofou http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22794 francofou Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:21:10 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22794 I'm with Slouching Mom, too. Paris? the one in France? I agree with most of the others. I’m with Slouching Mom, too. Paris? the one in France?
I agree with most of the others.

]]> By: Issa http://www.mychickencheese.com/2008/11/21/rising-to-the-bait/comment-page-2/#comment-22780 Issa Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:43:32 +0000 http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=535#comment-22780 Trolls, I hate them too. I try not to take it personally, but when someone attacks you on your own site, it's hard not too. But this is your place, your crib and those who decide to shit here should be shot. That being said....I'll add a few. Drama, the constant drama that surrounds certain members of my family. Cancer. Slow people at fast food places. Blue Cheese; it should be banned. Recessions. Bail-outs. Credit cards. That my youngest daughter has this way of moving right as the picture is snapped. In her photo book, it looks like I don't like her face or something. Sinus pain. Baby snot. Ok, leaving now. But I feel better. Trolls, I hate them too. I try not to take it personally, but when someone attacks you on your own site, it’s hard not too. But this is your place, your crib and those who decide to shit here should be shot.

That being said….I’ll add a few. Drama, the constant drama that surrounds certain members of my family. Cancer. Slow people at fast food places. Blue Cheese; it should be banned. Recessions. Bail-outs. Credit cards. That my youngest daughter has this way of moving right as the picture is snapped. In her photo book, it looks like I don’t like her face or something. Sinus pain. Baby snot.

Ok, leaving now. But I feel better.

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