All you need to say to those evil people is..."be gone with you, you have no power here" Some women aren't happy unless they're either making (or trying to make) others miserable. I've never been on the receiving side of nastiness (in a meeting, at least)--but I also think that because I, myself am self-admittedly loud and opinionated (obnoxious, even); people generally know that I will put them in their place if I feel backed into a wall. I've had rather heated arguments outside of the meetings, and it's not that we don't have a few of those knuckleheads coming to the meetings that are just looking for a fight. Best thing you can say to them when they're looking for a problem? "Well, that's an interesting opinion!" and move onto the next item of business. Cut 'em off at the knees before they can get going! Sooner or later, they learn. (hopefully, sooner!) Or you could always use my favorite line (warning--it p@#$ses people off!)...."Would you like some cheese to go with that WHINE?!" That one usually shuts 'em up!
Tequila shooters all around!!! I'll slice the limes. Our next PTO meeting is almost 2 weeks away and I have a stomach ache thinking about it. There are a couple people who are being real pains in the a@%. They are really aggressive and think their way is the only way. I SOOOOOO desperately want to flex those 4 muscles!!! I am rallying my troops and we're taking back the hill!!
Prozac, maybe I should ask for that, so far I've only been put on meds for my blood pressure, which has significantly increased this year. I like your idea for a show but it just might seem too close to reality that even LESS parents would be willing to get involved.
Well, since it's 5 here, can I get a pina colada?
The irony of commitment is that it’s deeply liberating-in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around as rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to your life. --Anne Morris
Hey ladies...I thought that we were playing Survivor--the REAL edition. You know...here's the premis--
"Take 30 women, put them in a room, and explain that they are to work together and plan school events for the entire year. Of these 30 women--10 are stay at home, sleep deprived mothers nursing newborns; 10 work out of the home and have to worry about schedule conflicts, 5 are single mothers; and 5 are there just to create trouble. Whichever one emerges in June without having a breakdown, screaming match, OR developed a dependancy on some type of medication (Prozac, anyone?!) wins. Grand prize? Next year's president!!!!!!!!
I think it would work!!! Let me know what you think...
Oh, and Metzy--five o'clock somewhere is one of my FAVORITE songs...gotta love Buffett! I've seen him in concert, like 15 times. My grandparents used to have a vacation home in the Keys right next to him--he's so cool! My beach house in Harvey Cedars is named Margaritaville. (Do you detect a theme?) :cool:
Some women aren't happy unless they're either making (or trying to make) others miserable. I've never been on the receiving side of nastiness (in a meeting, at least)--but I also think that because I, myself am self-admittedly loud and opinionated (obnoxious, even); people generally know that I will put them in their place if I feel backed into a wall. I've had rather heated arguments outside of the meetings, and it's not that we don't have a few of those knuckleheads coming to the meetings that are just looking for a fight. Best thing you can say to them when they're looking for a problem? "Well, that's an interesting opinion!" and move onto the next item of business. Cut 'em off at the knees before they can get going! Sooner or later, they learn. (hopefully, sooner!) Or you could always use my favorite line (warning--it p@#$ses people off!)...."Would you like some cheese to go with that WHINE?!" That one usually shuts 'em up! 
