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Across the Fence:  Drivers License Renewal  |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2314 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
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 Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 08:17:47 AM
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I have to ask this question, yesterday I finally quite procrastinating and went and had my license renewed. Now, normally this wouldn't be a big deal, but next week I am having a very large birthday (at least in my eyes), and I just wasn't ready to come to terms with it yet. So I had my hair highlighted, I put make-up on, a shirt that didn't have any stains on it and off I went. Everything was going well until the gentlemen behind the counter asked me my weight! Are you kidding me, do we have to tell that to a complete stranger, I don't even tell my husband what I weigh and now I have to tell a stranger. So my question is farm girl sisters, did you fudge your weight on your drivers license? I did and I am not ashamed a bit!
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 08:31:59 AM
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Actually I always give my correct weight. It does not matter to me if a complete stranger knows my weight, nor my Husband either. I always wonder, if I am afraid to face myself as I truly am, how can I make true improvements? And if I am not honest about something so insignificant as my weight, how can honestly know who I am?
Just my humble opinion, but women worry too much about how much they weigh. If you do not like your weight, workout, change your diet and change it.
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
Farmgirl #3020
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 08:36:12 AM
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I've been known to round my number down about 20 pounds... The only thing they might *really* need the number for worst case scenario is to figure out how many guys it's going to take to put you on a stretcher, right? ;)
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 08:38:00 AM
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I don't think I was asked that and I just went to have mine renewed this past week...no, I know I wasn't. The only thing they asked me was if my address was still the same and if I wanted to donate a dollar to the organ donation thingee, and if I was still an organ donor. I was happy with my picture this time--too bad they don't renew these things for 4 years! That old one was horrible!!!
As an aside, I get down on myself now and again, but I really am largely satisfied with "who" I am--and if my husband thinks I'm beautiful, then that's all that matters :)
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2314 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2314 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 08:56:04 AM
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Oh Don't get me wrong, I am totally content with who I am, and I do work out everyday and I like the person I see in the mirror. I just think it is anybodys business what I weigh. I have been a size 10 all my life and that is just fine with me. And I was happy with my picture this time too!
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 08:58:35 AM
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I just round mine. It's going to fluctuate anyway so there's no point in saying 126.4 for example. Since it doesn't have to be renewed again for quite awhile I consider it just a generalization. People can change a LOT in a few years. Imagine the guy from the Subway commercials who lost all that weight. A policeman would have a hard time believing the description on his license.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
http://naturaljulie.etsy.com
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3319 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3319 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 09:17:07 AM
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I add an inch to my height and 20 pounds less on my weight!
:)
Melody |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 10:04:17 AM
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Julie,
I just got mine renewed on the fourteeth and I put my real weight, but for some reason they put me ten pounds lighter, lol! So, I figured it's there, I'm leaving it. I have lost a bit of weight all by myself and everyone is always telling me how amazing I've done, so...if they see me as ten pounds lighter, then so be it.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 11:11:52 AM
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<<<<Big fat liar.
I have a dare from a friend to wear a crazy amount of not beautiful cosmetics next time.
Make cupcakes not war!
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
482 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 11:21:09 AM
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Wow, I can't believe you have to state your weight! Here in Canada, they want your height, but not weight.
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 11:33:51 AM
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We just changed states so we had to get new licenses. They asked if I was the same weight as I was on my IN license and I said, "Yes" but when I got the new one, I realized I'd been saying yes since I was 25 pounds lighter! Oh well, It wasn't an "on purpose" lie but still I felt a little guilty...just a little. If that's the worst thing I did that day, I figure I'm in pretty good shape. Don't sweat the small stuff.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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LuckyMommyof5
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Suzanne
OH
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 2:42:47 PM
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It's funny, but everytime I've renewed my license, the person behind the counter has asked, "do you want the same height and weight listed?" Hmmm....why yes, I do WANT the same weight listed as when I was TWENTY! Am I the same weight? Heck, no! My grandmother, who passed away in her mid-90s used to tell me a woman was entitled to any reality about her age or appearance she wanted, and HILARIOUSLY used to tell people she was 80 when she was really 90! I used to laugh my backside off at that one! I really miss her!
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 3:07:18 PM
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I leave the weight as is on my drivers license - which is ~ 20 lbs lighter... And even though my hair has a lot of gray, I leave it brown. Makes me smile...
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 7:17:08 PM
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| Corrine I agree. If the jeans get to tight time to workout. When I went for my physical the weight wasnt what bothered me as much as being told I was shorter. I told the nurse she was wrong, I had been 5'10" all my life. She said ok lets do it again.Then she looks at me and says I cant stretch you! So humbling. lol. |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3319 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3319 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 2:49:22 PM
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Whatever you do make sure the shirt you are wearing isn't the same color as the background for the photo...I know from past experience. My last driver ID photo appeared to have me floating in a cloud of blue! Just my head mind you. I still get double takes from the Wal-mart checkers....
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 4:30:39 PM
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Melody - that's so true. A friend of mine had on turtle neck the same color as the background (kind of a peachy color)for an ID card - the turtle neck part was scrunched down (not folded over) - she looks like her neck is incredibly wrinkly and could extend like ET's. Its very funny.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 3:47:37 PM
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| Those are too funny. Wish they would let us do retakes. |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 4:22:07 PM
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| I just tell them my weight hasn't changed (it has by about 20 lbs). LOL! |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 10:08:52 PM
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You bet I fudge it! I justify it by telling myself that people who I reveal my true weight too always act shocked and say I don't look like I weigh near that much!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9366 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 07:23:55 AM
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Just a note ladies we do tend to shorten with age as the disc in our backs have a tendency to shrink which in turn shortens our height. As for the weight. They don't ask us here and our licenses are good for four years. My mom used to say she was 5'6" because that is what it says on her license, she is about 5'2"  bless her heart.
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9366 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9366 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 07:27:27 AM
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Lea~ they do let us do retakes here. In fact they will do as many as we want until we are happy with it. I just take the first one because I figure no matter how many they take it is still going to be me and it won't make any difference. LOL!
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 07:31:14 AM
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| Denise no one else would get a turn after me because I would be yelling "try again". I will be thinking of this thread in Feb. when I have to renew and my smile will be genuine:) |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9366 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9366 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 08:42:39 AM
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Lea that is funny. But I know no matter how many they take of me this face it won't do them any good. it will be the same face every time. LOL! Do you ever wish you could make a weird face when they are doing it just to see if they would let you leave it that way?? hehe.
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Oct 30 2011 08:43:51 AM |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 09:20:33 AM
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| my luck they would and i would be 4 years stuck with a goofy face! |
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