Dear Abby...oldie,but,one of my faves..
 

Okay,you guys..here's how the game goes..one person writes to Dear Abby..then another answers their letter,and then they write to DA re:
another crisis.. :D :D


Dear Abby,

I've just won 10 million dollars,problem is..i'm in debt with one of my all-time favorite relatives..Should I give him all of the money,or just some of it?


Oh,favorite relative refuses to take any money..which is really nice,but,I feel really guilty..please advise..

Wondering in the Rock....

Maybe your favorite relative has some needs you can fulfill for him/her. How is his/her house maintenance? How are the appliances holding up in the house? The car? Maybe gift certificates for groceries, going out to eat?

If the relative is truly wealthy and not in need of anything, talk to the relative and find out what charities he/she supports. Maybe a generous donation in your relative's name or how about a scholarship in his/her honor?

I'm sure you know to save money for yourself, and you need no help in figuring out how to spend the rest!!!

Good Luck!

no one else is going to play????

:confused:

Big Brother in Trouble,

Revenge is always sweet when it comes to little sisters, However you chose to do this, make sure Mom isn't home and bribe the brat with $20!!!

Abby! (out of character)

Dear Abby,

I'm 25 years old, have my own job, make good money, but my parents insist I live in their house until I'm married.

I have been smart and saving the money I would be spending on the rent and all.

What should I do? I really want to have my own place by the river.

Wanting out of Jail

Dear Wanting Out of Jail,

Tell your parents you have reached the age of 25 without causing them undue stress (you haven't have you?) and that you would like to live by the river - at that point they will either tell you to go paddle your own canoe or lock you in at night and at that point you will have a basis to sue them for abuse !

Abby

Abby is so smart!

Dear Abby,

I'm a 68 year old female who has just recently quit smoking after 50 years. My doctor says that I am not out of the red for emphysema or lung cancer. Please tell me WHY I quit smoking then!!

Breath of Fresh Air

Dear Breath Of Fresh Air -

I can answer that question for you, Fresh, as I myself smoked for 40 years and quit 9 years ago - I will tell you that if I thought I was not out of the red I would grab the nearest pack - but then cigarettes are now about $4 to $5 and that gives me pause - that would be why I would quit smoking even now - $40 or $50 a carton is a bit much don't you think Fresh ??

Abby (with relatively clean lungs !)

Anyone else have a better answer ????!!!!!

the abbies here are so good!!!

Dear Abby,

I'm a 4 year old black lab. My people mother thinks I'm very smart, although she says I have a bad habit of jumping on people. My people mother told me I will have to go live somewhere else if I don't stop. What will I do? Half the people I jump on are really friendly people!???

Confused in the jumping arena

Dear Confused -

Your people mother should step on your leash - you are on a leash aren't you ? - then you won't be able to jump - unless your people mother is a lightweight or doesn't have good balance and then of course you will tip her over and you will be living somewhere else really soon - I can answer that because besides being Abby and typing here - I am a German Shepherd with much the same problem and people may be friendly to you cause you're a Lab but they're afraid of me !!!!!! I like where I'm living because my people mother is a push-over (not literally - well maybe) and gives me goodies !!

Abby (aka Gypsy)

Dear Abby,

I have turned into a movieaholic.After almost 30 years,is there a twelve step program for me?My habit is seriously addictve.:D:D

Movie Junkie

Dear Movie Junkie,

Just watch *Blow*. If that doesn't make you never want to see another movie, there's no hope for you.

Much love, Abbey

Dearest Abby,

My best friend told me she'd take me to the movies the other night. Instead she brought over a Chinese dinner (luckily I hadn't eaten), dessert (my favorite kind), and 3 DVD's for us to watch or pick from....

I was so mad. I WANTED to go to the movie house! Ghee, I know you'd have good advice. Should I dump her?

Movie Fan

Dear Movie Fan,

I don't see the problem. You should count your lucky stars that you have such a caring friend. She brought you dinner and a choice of movies to watch. You had more time to visit together. Should you dump her? No!! But she might dump you if you continue to get mad over a really petty issue. You can arrange to go to the movies another time.

Best regards,
Abby

Dear Movie Fan -

You shouldn't look a gift horse - or in this case a best friend - in the mouth - you are acting rather childish and spoiled you know - Chinese, dessert and 3 DVD's and on the other hand - a smelly theatre, loitering unkempt youths with rings and studs covering every part of their body that can be seen, greasy popcorn, watery soda, and to top it off - lumps of old bubble gum stuck to the chairs - my advice would be to get down on your knees and thank your friend from the bottom of your feathery little heart !!!!!

Abby (was waiting for another Abby to answer but then not one came forward)

Dear Abby,

I had a little too much to drink the other night and I slept with my best friends fiance. I am really ashamed of myself. If she should ever find out, I would lose my best friend. I don't know what to do. Should I tell her myself before she finds out from someone else?
I feel so guilty!!

Heartsick

Dear Heartsick,

What a terrible thing to do! First off join Alcoholics Anonymous straight away....as in yesterday. Go to
Confession like a good girl and ask forgiveness.

Then buy yourself some bullet proof clothing and fess up.

Or else move to a new town FAST!

Sincerely,
Abby

Dear Abby,

There is this guy I work with who is so annoying. It seems like he never showers or brushes his teeth. He eats loud and I can hear him from my cubicle. He sounds like a large dog eating. The worst part is that he spits when he talks.

I really want to tell him but don't know how. He actually would be very attractive if he cleaned up a little bit. Well, alot! What should I do?

Grossed Out

Dear Grossed Out,

Dealing with other people's bad habits are really difficult. This man could be very depressed or very neglected since childhood. Nevertheless he is an adult and should take his body cleanliness seriously.

Therefore post the following:

The Employee's Duty to his/her co-workers:
1 - Bathe with soap and water daily. Cleanse all body parts and dry completely.

2- Wear clean underwear, socks and clothes daily.

3- Brush your teeth before coming to work. Use mouthwash if anyone seems to back away from you when you talk! Keeping a toothbrush, paste, and breath freshening gum in your desk is optional, but highly recommended.

4- See the doctor for any illnesses that last longer than a week with no fever, and earlier if there is a fever.

5- Do NOT come to work if you are with fever (before Tylenol or ibuprofen), have a rash, or have diarrhea.

6- See a dentist twice a year.

7-When sneezing or coughing cover your mouth with the crook of your elbow.


Hang a copy of this in the men's room on each stall door (inside) AND hang a copy of this on the community fridge and send a copy of this through the email....

And Good Luck!
Abby

Dear Abby,

I have had a toothache for 2 days now. I went out on a date with this guy a few days ago and we kissed. Is a toothache contagious? Can you get a toothache from kissing?

Kissing in The Moonlight

dear moonlight

no toothaches are not contagious, although you can get a brown nose from kissing.......... perhaps a trip to the candy stote can help your toothache

dear abbey

just starting a marriage and me and my new bride are wondering how many kids we should try to have is there a safe odd number you could suggest

Why an odd number? If you should choose an odd number 1 or 5 would be best. Three causes one to be the "middle" child. Additionally, 3 girls never work out. One is always left out with hurt feelings to boot. Should you choose 3 make sure at least 2 are the same sex.

Dear Abby,

My brother has been sneaking out of his bedroom everynight and returns before Mom gets up. I askedd him what he was up to and he said he was studying math with the smartest guy in school. I don't believe him, what should I do? Should I tell mom?

Tattle TAle sister

Dear Tattle -

From personal experience - yes you should tell - he will hate you forever but I can guarantee he's not studying math with the smartest guy in school - is he also sneaking out in the family car with the headlights turned off - that's a sure sign tnat something is amiss - you better tell - also sniff - smell something sweet - and green and smokey - TELL !!!

I am having a family dinner party. Two of my sisters have not spoken in years and both are coming to the dinner party. Do I tell each of them that the other is coming and risk neither of them coming or do I not say a word and just don't seat them next to each other?

Family Dinner Woes

Dear FDW,

Call it a family party, invite both, and leave it at that. Will there be a trained counselor at dinner to deal with the potatoes flying?

Good Luck dear,
Abby

Abby,

I was planning on serving spaghetti with my famous sauce. Do you think I need to revisit that idea? We just remodeled our house and I have white on white decor throughout the house. Would it be in appropriate to have an outside bbq in February?

FDW

Dear FDW,

I definately suggest you make a meal of spring peas, steamed green beans, water, bologna, bread slices, and chicken nuggets! Picnic style out doors at a park!!!

Abby

Dear Extreme,

My 12 step didn't help at all? I find that so hard to believe? In your area, I suggest a great therapist by the name of Frankenstein. He is very good at rearranging brain parts to get the desired result!

Yours Truly,
Abby