by taylor on February 18th, 2007

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Have you ever done something you said you would NEVER do again?

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by GoodTimesNoodleSalad on February 18th, 2007
Oh, yes. Eating a pint of Ben & Jerry's in one night comes to mind.
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- bah... they're designed to be single-serve containers...
  
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  by Jeffers on September 7th, 2007
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by Simply msFortunate on February 18th, 2007
Yup - I said I'd never drink vodka again but I've done it since the "bad" incident...
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  by bagless77 on February 18th, 2007
- Me too. If someone could fill in the details for me on that night I would be very appreciative. :-) Long story short, I woke up three towns over from where I started (I wasn't driving). Hmmmm...that leads me to believe I was probably blacked out for a while.....
  
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  by Simply msFortunate on February 18th, 2007
- LOL! Have said that about gin and tequila. except for the occasional stray marguerita, I've kept that promise...
  
  It sure was great being 20, wasn't it? LOL!
  
  (When *I* was 20, I could legally drink...)
  
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  by Jeffers on September 7th, 2007
- LOL...it was great when I could come as close to alcohol poisoning as possible without crossing that line, and still wake up without a hangover!
  
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by bagless77 on February 18th, 2007
I gossip too much and I keep swearing that I will stop, but then my curiosity gets the best of me. I do try not to be ill-willed though and keep all gossip lighthearted. It is so hard to stop.
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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 4th, 2009
Have a child. I'm 72 plus I had a complete hysterectomy in January 2008! :)
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- God bless you Darlin..minus 38 yrs, I in the same boat ...I was thinking knowing what I know now I am not in my next life having a child......I am staying single and I am going to be a millionaire....I will look you up and we will go out partying til we drop and we won't have to worry what the hell time we have to get up!!!! :O)
  
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  by Eileen on November 4th, 2009
- Thats all in my next life, right now I am content with hubby and my daughters....:O)
  
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  by Eileen on November 4th, 2009
- I put 38 years I meant 28 I deducted 10 years off my current age, LOL
  
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  by Eileen on November 4th, 2009
- Hi Eileen! Happy Thursday to you m'dear! :) ((hugs))
  
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by holeinthewoods on November 21st, 2008
Apply for assistance.
+ for a good question.
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- Super you! Sometimes you just gotta ask for help :)
  
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  by Alias xsicajess on November 21st, 2008
- Yuppers. Already have and already been refused. 10 bucks too much a month in income. I guess my family is what you'd call part of the working poor class. :)
  
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by Gone on November 4th, 2009
Get married again!

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by ExactlyTwentyLetters on November 4th, 2009
Self-Administered prostate exam.
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by Woodshill on November 4th, 2009
Try and outrun a train in my car.
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by Nick on November 4th, 2009
I will never lose my milk teeth again.
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by R_Berue on November 22nd, 2008
The timing of your Q AND my answer are PERFECT timing for this time of year! My short answer is: volunteer! The explanation follows.

One of the groups Mom belonged to did volunteer work to give folks a day-off on one of the major holidays, to give folks the opportunity to have a day to be with their families. Around Thanksgiving, 1979 or 1980, Mom asked me if I was doing anything on Christmas Day. I told her I didn't have any plans and I would be more than happy to help. I THOUGHT I would be able to do what I wanted to do after finishing that "volunteer work". On Christmas Day, I did "volunteer work" in a local hospital's kitchen. In a few minutes you'll understand why I enclosed "volunteer work" in quotes.

Just after breakfast, I went to the hospital. I figured I would be able to get everything done in 3 or 4 hours. (((I was DEFINITELY too optimistic.))). When I arrived I noticed there were quite a few folks in the kitchen already working. This was nothing unusual for me. I saw this all the time. I asked what had to be done. I was told to wash, wrap aluminum foil on and tray a box of potatoes. That took about 20 minutes.

Next task: "Put-up" [prep] the prime rib to be baked. MAYBE 10 minutes later that was finished. I did the same with a turkey, ham AND ducks. Each task was very easy to do.

I was handed some recipes for stuffing, fresh cranberry and orange relish, sweet potato pie, green beans casserole and a couple other side dishes. I did everything with efficiency and professionalism. I prepared, cooked and baked everything. Then I sliced and arranged everything on trays. I also garnished and decorated everything with fresh greens, fruits and veggies. It was labor-intensive, but it didn't bother me. I THOUGHT this was for the hospital staff.

From time-to-time someone would come over and mention what a good job I was doing. Of course I was enjoying the kudos and the accolades! Everything was finished about 3:30 or 4:00 PM. I went outside to smoke a cigarette with one of the folk who worked there. We chatted a bit about the hospital and the work the kitchen folks did. It was nothing out of the ordinary. Of course there were restricted diets, sp[ecial meals, etc.

We returned to the kitchen and a lady said she was ready. The next thing I knew, I see a van being backed-up to the kitchen door. EVERYTHING I worked so hard to prepare and get ready to feed what I thought was the staff was being put in that van.

I asked the man I had the cigarette with, " Jesse [not his real name], where is that food going?"
He said, "Oh, that's for Miss _________."
I asked, "Who is that?"
What I heard next was enough to REALLY make my blood BOIL!
"She's the dietician. That's her family's Christmas dinner."
I half-said and half-shouted, "WhhhhAAAAtttt?!?!?!?!?!?"
In a very matter-of-fact-way he said, "Oh, Ron. You didn't know that?!?!?!?!? Yep, she does that just about every holiday. And she really appreciated ALL the work you did and the way you did it." Then he extended his hand, said it was nice meeting me and working with me, shook my hand, turned and walked away. He was leaving to be with his family.

I went over to Mom and told her what happened. I said it loud enough for a few others to hear, "If I knew I was coming here to prepare a meal for a private party, I would have had a bill for the hospital!" Mom asked me to take it easy and keep my temper. I did BUT I left.

As soon as I got into the car, I lit a cigarette, started the car, put it in gear, "laid a small patch of rubber" and made a very loud promise to myself: "I SWEAR I WILL NEVER, EVER do any volunteer work again for the rest of my life!!" AND I didn't - for more than 22 years. I never lifted a finger to help another charity or cause.

Fast-forward to June, 2001: As a result of diabetes I lost my right foot and 2/3 of my calf. I'm an amputee. The wonderful ladies and gentlemen at the hospitals where I had my surgery AND at the rehabilitation hospital where I did my rehabilitation, taught me how to live again! It seemed as though they couldn't do enough TO me AND WITH me to show me how great life is and would be!

During my time in the hospital I was visited by one of my fantastic aunts - my Aunt Goldie. She came to the side of the bed leaned over and in a very soft voice, asked, "So tell me, are they taking good care of you here?"
Emphatically I sat-up, shook my head and said, "Yep! They are wonderful!"
Without missing a beat, she stuck her first finger about 1 inch from my nose and eyes. Shaking it, she said, "You've got to give back! You've got to give back!" I promised her I would.

As soon as I was able to get somewhat of a clear head, I started writing-down the name of each person who came in contact with me. It didn't make any difference if that person was the doctor, one of the visiting doctors, a nurse, aide, porter, a person who took me back and forth to do my rehab, folks in the dining facility, an elevator operator, etc., I wrote down that person's name and title. When I was transferred to Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, I did the exact same thing.

I was fortunate enough to be in a room on the same floor as the hospital's resource center and library. Once I "got my bearings" and knew my schedule, using the library's computer, I typed "Thank You" notes to each and every person who helped me. In the letters to my nurse, Donna (as far as I'm concerned, THE BEST "Angel of Mercy" in the entire world!), the Chief Medical Officer, the head of the hospital's administration and the hospital's chief benefactor and fund raiser, Jerry Segal, I promised when I was up-and-about and able to drive, I would do volunteer work for the hospital.

Six months later, in the spring of 2002, I called the hospital where I had my surgery. No one ever returned my calls or responded to my letters. No letters were ever returned. Looking back, I believe it was because that hospital was under negotiations to be sold. Eventually it was sold and the building is being used for other purposes.

On the other hand, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital welcomed me "with open arms". Due to the fact I was able to drive, I could visit other amputees in other hospitals, rehab facilities and in their residences. I mentor those folks and show them there IS A WONDERFUL LIFE AFTER amputation! I continued doing that for 5 years.

In September, 2007 I was fortunate enough to volunteer at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Jerry and Carolyn Segal Resource Center and Library. The same work I did on the road - AND A WHOLE LOT MORE - I'm dong at Magee! I LOVE IT!

I had quite a few invitations to visit different members of my wonderful family as well as my terrific friends' homes.

I decided to do something productive and beneficial for others: I'm doing volunteer work at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
I'm working in the hospital's Resource Center from open to close on these days: Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30.

I'm doing the following:
Books as well as movies are being checked in and out.

Making individually brewed cups of coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Monitoring the time folks are on the computers.

Speaking with patients and their families.

I'll be there to make the Resource Center's assets and facilities available to a combination of patients, family and staff totaling about 1500. I don't have any idea how many will actually take advantage of the facilities. BUT even if one person comes to use the facilities, I know it will be time well-invested.

I KNOW EXACTLY what its like to be in the hospital over a holiday weekend:

Many of the patients won't haven any visitors or very few visitors.

Other than eating, going to therapy, looking at TV and sleeping, they will have little else to do.

As far as I'm concerned that kind of "schedule" is totally unacceptable. I went through it. I'm doing my best to make sure others won't go through it.

I'll probably do my best to do the same from Christmas Eve through January 2, 2009.

Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it!

VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name!

Sources: My wonderful family and friends!

Some observations and personal opinions.

Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, New Haven, CT campus.

Was in the Food and Beverage business over 26 years.

On a regular, dependable basis, I volunteer at
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
1513 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA.

"THE University of Hard Knocks"
Also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons".
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by AlwaysHope on November 21st, 2008
I bit my nails yesterday. I'm not sure why, because it was not a stressful day. How irritating!
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- I hear ya, I struggle everyday, cause I'm so sweet n tasty! :)
  
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  by Alias xsicajess on November 21st, 2008
- I will make a note of that.
  
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by DreAnna on November 21st, 2008
Let my gaurd down around my ex husband, and paid a price for doing so. :)
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- I'm sorry, you knock mine out, I'll get yours, pinky swear? Jokin!!
  
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  by Alias xsicajess on November 21st, 2008
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by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on November 21st, 2008
Eat Chinese food.
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- Hows that? Cause your hungry again soon after?
  
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  by Alias xsicajess on November 21st, 2008
- It's bad for my health. Too much sodium and high in fat.
  But so good :-(
  
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  by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on November 21st, 2008
- Tisk, tisk :)
  
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  by Alias xsicajess on November 21st, 2008
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by No one on November 21st, 2008
Blow off exercise.
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by MeLiNa General Of The Army on November 21st, 2008
well..ehem
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when i was a kid i bitted a boy witha a rock on his head so i awore i wont to it again lol :D
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by jin jang on November 21st, 2008
Lend money to a friend.
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- Whooops... hope the money wasnt as important as the friend :)
  
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  by Alias xsicajess on November 21st, 2008
- I think this time I will be lucky.My friend is very stable and trustworthy,and it is a nice change from past friends.
  
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by Moley the contrary female dragon on November 5th, 2009
Get married.
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by mymoonq on November 4th, 2009
I will never turn 21 again.
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by Shatzee coming back? on November 4th, 2009
I will never again smoke a cigarette. I quit that and will never start up again.
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by mtndewman44 on November 4th, 2009
Marriage,can't afford it(emotionally or $)
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by bigkado69 on November 4th, 2009
ill never go back to a x girlfriend..lol.
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by -NUNYA-- on November 4th, 2009
I will never get pregnant again. (no plumbing left) +5
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by Over and Out on November 25th, 2008
Never say "never" again.
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  by Lucy03 on November 25th, 2008
- especially to drug rehab eh! Mrs C
  
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by JoesAngelbaby on November 25th, 2008
yeah, after i got my heartbroken I said I would not date again but once some hottie is knockin on your door you can't resist well its oer.
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by Bitto on November 21st, 2008
Chinese buffet
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by Ownster on November 21st, 2008
Killed many, many people.
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- Just as long as you eat what you kill :)
  
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by Msdriftwood is no longer heartbroken on November 21st, 2008
Get married a second time!
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  by Alias xsicajess on November 21st, 2008
- Thank you - I think it's going to work this time. :-)
  
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  by Msdriftwood is no longer heartbroken on November 22nd, 2008
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by shrek on November 21st, 2008
gambled
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  by Alias xsicajess on November 21st, 2008
- just my shirt :)
  
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  by shrek on November 21st, 2008
- I hope your pants were nice :\
  
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by Claire2009 on November 21st, 2008
Move to the USA
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- It's all good :)By choice not by chance
  
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by Raddman on September 7th, 2007
Yes I said I would never buy my son another bicycle after someone stole his because he was careless and didn't lock it...I bought him a new one after seeing him running trying to keep up after his friends that were riding their bikes and having fun
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by Gracin the Strange on September 7th, 2007
Yes, I have said that I would never trust anybody ever again but there are people who still earn my trust.
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by asweetguy4u2know saya R.I.P Nelson on September 7th, 2007
yep fall inlove with someone else after my ex wife cheated on me
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by Kris Kringle on September 7th, 2007
Yeah, wearing jeans and swear.
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by American idle on February 18th, 2007
Yes, I guess we all have to learn the hard way sometimes. But it was fun at the time!
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by Sid on November 22nd, 2008
Go to the top of Ben Nevis. Glad I did it, but have no intention of ever doing it again. After a while going up continually loses its appeal, and coupled with the fact I'd only had forty minutes sleep the night before and was only wearing shorts, (fine when starting out in the sun, not so fine up at the top in the cold wind and snow), meant I have no plans to repeat it.
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by I am a USN Sailor on November 22nd, 2008
Cheat. :s
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by fanbase on November 22nd, 2008
yes all the time. I promised myself that I wouldn't go to Vegas anymore but I still love going there for fun.
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by Neptune66 on November 22nd, 2008
All the time. I'm only human!;)
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by bookworm on November 22nd, 2008
*drink alcohol after a horrible hangover

*go back to my ex boyfriend after he treated me horrible the first time.

*Open a credit card
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by Vikidoll on November 25th, 2008
maybe....
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by topher89 on December 20th, 2008
Missing church. I'm Catholic and we're suppose to confess when we miss a day of church but I hate confessing for missing church because I know that sometime in my life I'm going to miss it again.

I guess I'm a bad Catholic. I just don't see the point of confessing if you really don't mean it.
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by Don Gorgeous George on November 22nd, 2008
Yeah so many freaking times.
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by TINKERBELLE on November 25th, 2008
hello, yes,when i was younger i got mad at my mother and slapped her,i scared myself and never repeated that again.
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by Rinky Dinky Do on November 22nd, 2008
Haven't we all?
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