On 6/9/2011 9:16 AM, Dbdblocker wrote:
It ruffles my feathers every time my kids come over and wind down my
faucets until the rubbers destroy themselves. Why don't they stop turning
the faucet when the water stops? Isn't that the idea? Why do then need to
crank them down like a wheel lug nut? They have no concept of anything
if you try to explain it. That must be why their faucets always leak,
their lawn mowers are always broken, they have trouble with their cars
and appliances are falling apart. This generation is the dumbest I've
ever seen. If my grand kids get dumber than they are, this country is
done for.

You subject line is a clue...you feel guilty because it bothers you that
they aren't careful with your property? So, first step is to ask them
not to grind the faucet so hard. Next step, have them help when it
needs to be fixed. Last step, have them do one while you help. Just
making up for missed opportunities...most of us didn't get to do all we
wanted with/for our kids.

I recently got some pix of grandson's eighth grade graduation
party...invited whole class of 40 or so, held in the yard with dancing
in the barn. Noticed that almost every pic had one or two kids with
iPods in their hands. It occurred to me that they must be texting, and
why text when ur at a party? My daughter told me they actually asked
each other for a dance by texting! R u kidding? WFT?

As for the country being done for, as long as Sarah Palin draws a crowd,
I'd be ready for the funeral service.