http://www.minti.com/members/yumsus/comments/ Latest comments by yumsus on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk yumsus Congratulations Clay! http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/662354/Pics-of-Baby-Joshua-born-today/#662979 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/662354/Pics-of-Baby-Joshua-born-today/#662979 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:32:37 -0700 yumsus Excellent point! http://www.minti.com/members/jedimonkey/photos/3087/1024x1024.jpg/#322551 http://www.minti.com/members/jedimonkey/photos/3087/1024x1024.jpg/#322551 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:21:56 -0800 yumsus The lyrics to Achy Breaky Heart backwards http://www.minti.com/members/jedimonkey/photos/3087/1024x1024.jpg/#322542 http://www.minti.com/members/jedimonkey/photos/3087/1024x1024.jpg/#322542 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:17:16 -0800 yumsus I suspect it's a last minute change to the header that it 'pushing' out the window size (thus it appears across the site). We'll get it fixed! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322521 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322521 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:03:42 -0800 yumsus This will be fixed on Monday. As a workaround, Firefox (another browser) doesn't seem to be suffering from the same issue. Probably not worth downloading just for one day, but it's a good all around... As a workaround, Firefox (another browser) doesn't seem to be suffering from the same issue. Probably not worth downloading just for one day, but it's a good all around...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322517 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322517 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:02:29 -0800 yumsus We will fix the screen aspect so that it handles 1024x768 gracefully. Is there any particular area of the site that it happens more than others? http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322507 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322507 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:58:51 -0800 yumsus What monitor size do you have? [  ] 800 x 600 [  ] 1024 x 768 [  ] 1152 x 864 [  ] 800 x 600
[  ] 1024 x 768
[  ] 1152 x 864]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322505 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322505 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:57:19 -0800 yumsus To help reproduce the issue, can you answer a few brief questions... What type of computer do you use? [  ] - PC [  ] - Macintosh Which version of Internet Explorer are you...
What type of computer do you use?

[  ] - PC
[  ] - Macintosh

Which version of Internet Explorer are you...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322497 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/322489/is-anyone-having-issues-with-minti-using-internet-exporer/#322497 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:50:44 -0800 yumsus Nice work JD! Kudos and thanks from Yumsus! http://www.minti.com/members/jedimonkey/blog/170575/ahh-3am/#170577 http://www.minti.com/members/jedimonkey/blog/170575/ahh-3am/#170577 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:18:25 -0800 yumsus There's some good discussions here: http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/13284/Crying-Within-An-Hour-of-Bedtime#13284 (also includes some advice that worked for... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/13284/Crying-Within-An-Hour-of-Bedtime#13284
(also includes some advice that worked for...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/310957/night-terrors/#310962 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/310957/night-terrors/#310962 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:22:20 -0800 yumsus A few suggestions: Read a story together every night before bed 'Spot the street sign game' in the car Comics?
Read a story together every night before bed
'Spot the street sign game' in the car
Comics?]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311121/my-kid-wont-read/#311141 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311121/my-kid-wont-read/#311141 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:33:40 -0800 yumsus From a developer's point of view I'm really unimpressed with Internet Explorer 7. It has most of the bugs  and problems   of IE6 but with tabbed browsing. I second the motion for... I second the motion for...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/164485/Tech-Firefox-v-IE-Internet-Explorer/#164486 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/164485/Tech-Firefox-v-IE-Internet-Explorer/#164486 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:59:07 -0800 yumsus Just checked further and I've been told that it's important to dry a swab completely before putting it in a plastic bag. If it is still moist in any way bacteria will decrease the chances of getting... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3082/Child-ID-kits/#228963 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3082/Child-ID-kits/#228963 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:56:42 -0800 yumsus AFAIK, it is only possible to get DNA from hair when it includes the root. Maybe a better idea is to get a sterile cotton Q-Tip and rub it fairly vigourously on the inside of your child's cheek... Maybe a better idea is to get a sterile cotton Q-Tip and rub it fairly vigourously on the inside of your child's cheek...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3082/Child-ID-kits/#228961 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3082/Child-ID-kits/#228961 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:28:00 -0800 yumsus I'm very sad to hear of your loss. Nicole also sends her sorrow. http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/165601/Its-been-ten-days-where-have-I-been/#165625 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/165601/Its-been-ten-days-where-have-I-been/#165625 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 06:24:56 -0800 yumsus A 'Done but with errors' suggests a Javascript error to me. Which is odd (haven't seen it before). Have you run Windows Update? (is Internet Explorer completely up to date?) Have you run Windows Update? (is Internet Explorer completely up to date?)]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/209285/Yes-I-can-Minti-again-thank-you-for-your-help-Clay/#209289 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/209285/Yes-I-can-Minti-again-thank-you-for-your-help-Clay/#209289 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 03:41:09 -0800 yumsus "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" setting is part of the Security level in "Internet Options". Let's try resetting it back to the default level (which should work with the... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/209285/Yes-I-can-Minti-again-thank-you-for-your-help-Clay/#209286 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/209285/Yes-I-can-Minti-again-thank-you-for-your-help-Clay/#209286 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:39:46 -0800 yumsus I'll see what I can find out, and report back to this blog post. Thanks for the quick response! Thanks for the quick response!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/209285/Yes-I-can-Minti-again-thank-you-for-your-help-Clay/#209295 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/209285/Yes-I-can-Minti-again-thank-you-for-your-help-Clay/#209295 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:22:06 -0800 yumsus Hi MumtobeKim, I'm one of the developers of the site, and Clay let us know of the problems you've been having. I'm sorry we couldn't help earlier! I'm glad to hear that you have Firefox up and... I'm one of the developers of the site, and Clay let us know of the problems you've been having. I'm sorry we couldn't help earlier!
I'm glad to hear that you have Firefox up and...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/209285/Yes-I-can-Minti-again-thank-you-for-your-help-Clay/#209293 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/209285/Yes-I-can-Minti-again-thank-you-for-your-help-Clay/#209293 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:17:25 -0800 yumsus Which comment is the one left behind? http://www.minti.com/members/jadielady/blog/178205/Where-di-my-blog-entry-go/#178212 http://www.minti.com/members/jadielady/blog/178205/Where-di-my-blog-entry-go/#178212 Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:38:19 -0800 yumsus Thanks! And great to see you're still on Minti http://www.minti.com/members/babyorbust/blog/168456/Welcome-to-Baby-or-Bust/#168477 http://www.minti.com/members/babyorbust/blog/168456/Welcome-to-Baby-or-Bust/#168477 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:05:13 -0700 yumsus Our little daughter is 22 months and was also having night terror issues. She would wake up screaming and even though we comforted her she continued to have them night after night. After a little...
After a little...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262846/#329625 http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262846/#329625 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:55:06 -0700 yumsus Quite right! Same Minti time on Tuesday?
Same Minti time on Tuesday?]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/165013/Personal-Sick-and-Fluey-today/#165019 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/165013/Personal-Sick-and-Fluey-today/#165019 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:27:28 -0700 yumsus Hope you get better soon! Best wishes from the guys here, we'll have a coke waiting for you on Monday.
Best wishes from the guys here, we'll have a coke waiting for you on Monday.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/165013/Personal-Sick-and-Fluey-today/#165016 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/165013/Personal-Sick-and-Fluey-today/#165016 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:20:56 -0700 yumsus What is your feeling on Apple sending out cease-and-desist letters on the term 'podcasting'? Too late? Or can Apple now scrape back the term claiming iPod?  Too late? Or can Apple now scrape back the term claiming iPod? ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rich115/blog/167383/Introduction-To-Podcasts-Part-1/#167384 http://www.minti.com/members/rich115/blog/167383/Introduction-To-Podcasts-Part-1/#167384 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:41:55 -0700 yumsus Might be with 2 exposures, one quick, the other slow. Either that or some people need to move quicker!
Either that or some people need to move quicker!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/164589/Photo-some-still-some-moving/#164593 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/164589/Photo-some-still-some-moving/#164593 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:25:24 -0700 yumsus "It's the telephone network for computers" http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/303317/heres-a-huge-challenge-for-all-minti-members-what-is-internet/#303318 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/303317/heres-a-huge-challenge-for-all-minti-members-what-is-internet/#303318 Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:58:20 -0700 yumsus We have tried to replicate the issue but can't so far. If possible please try and cause it to occur on your computer and take a screenshot. How to take a screen shot: Instructions for Windows...
If possible please try and cause it to occur on your computer and take a screenshot.

How to take a screen shot: Instructions for Windows...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/87/Parent-Bloggers/blog/101970/#101978 http://www.minti.com/groups/87/Parent-Bloggers/blog/101970/#101978 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:27:07 -0700 yumsus Sounds like we're in the same boat. My little girl is now 21 months and can say "pppoooooooo" (but it may also be just wee). But from a promising start she is now saying it when she wants... My little girl is now 21 months and can say "pppoooooooo" (but it may also be just wee). But from a promising start she is now saying it when she wants...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/12/2005/blog/100533/#100535 http://www.minti.com/groups/12/2005/blog/100533/#100535 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:56:40 -0700 yumsus I think it's a timing issue (so it is being changed, but perhaps not shown on the site). I'll post an update here once I know more. http://www.minti.com/groups/36894/Tech-Help-Forum/blog/262513/#329152 http://www.minti.com/groups/36894/Tech-Help-Forum/blog/262513/#329152 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:51:26 -0700 yumsus I'm a father of one (with another on the way) and your top 3 are very close to what I think mine are. 1. Balance between work and family life 2. Spending time with my wife (and time to relax) 3.... 1. Balance between work and family life
2. Spending time with my wife (and time to relax)
3....]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/36893/Minti-General/blog/262273/#262274 http://www.minti.com/groups/36893/Minti-General/blog/262273/#262274 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:13:55 -0700 yumsus Fantastic idea to turn it into a game! BTW, great photo too!
BTW, great photo too!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/780/Tub-Time-Tips/#215878 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/780/Tub-Time-Tips/#215878 Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:07:41 -0700 yumsus Reminds me of this which I saw recently at youtube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckP8msIgMYE&search=octopus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckP8msIgMYE&search=octopus]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/172040/hibbie-jibbies/#172047 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/172040/hibbie-jibbies/#172047 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:13:58 -0700 yumsus Good to hear that the war might be over. Keep us posted on what the outcome is, it will definitely be helpful for future tactics on dealing with bullies! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/756/BULLYING-UPDATE/#215736 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/756/BULLYING-UPDATE/#215736 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:08:42 -0700 yumsus Hi Brandi, We were also on the verge of trying IVF and found the costs prohibitive. Great idea having a website for it, and I wish you both the best of luck!
We were also on the verge of trying IVF and found the costs prohibitive. Great idea having a website for it, and I wish you both the best of luck!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/babyorbust/blog/168456/Welcome-to-Baby-or-Bust/#168475 http://www.minti.com/members/babyorbust/blog/168456/Welcome-to-Baby-or-Bust/#168475 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:23:10 -0700 yumsus I'm not in the same situation with my daughter yet, but here are some interesting sources online that talk about girl bullying: Articles American School... Articles
American School...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301498/girls-bullying-other-girls-at-school/#301499 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301498/girls-bullying-other-girls-at-school/#301499 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:01:10 -0700 yumsus Post some pictures of the truck filling the pool! http://www.minti.com/members/firefighterdaddy/blog/174225/Football-dad/#174226 http://www.minti.com/members/firefighterdaddy/blog/174225/Football-dad/#174226 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:29:44 -0700 yumsus She's got too much energy, I can't keep up! http://www.minti.com/groups/149/2004/blog/104117/#104123 http://www.minti.com/groups/149/2004/blog/104117/#104123 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:50:07 -0700 yumsus The site told me I looked like Kevin Costner (not Bill Gates ;) Be grateful you don't look like this fellow ;) http://www.claycook.com/ Be grateful you don't look like this fellow ;) http://www.claycook.com/]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/165084/MyHeritage-thinks-Im-Tim-Dalton-4th-James-Bond/#165085 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/165084/MyHeritage-thinks-Im-Tim-Dalton-4th-James-Bond/#165085 Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:20:40 -0700 yumsus Going well thanks, what ya been up to lately? http://www.minti.com/members/busymom/blog/170113/Im-still-around/#170114 http://www.minti.com/members/busymom/blog/170113/Im-still-around/#170114 Wed, 07 Jun 2006 23:28:16 -0700 yumsus Hi rich115, that's almost word for word what happened to our daughter (including timing).I found that waking her up was more successful in getting her back to sleep. She would stop crying, have a 2... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301112/crying-within-an-hour-of-bedtime/#301113 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301112/crying-within-an-hour-of-bedtime/#301113 Mon, 22 May 2006 07:15:09 -0700 yumsus Have to give it a try! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/105/7-Tips-for-Potential-Stay-at-Home-Dads/#212038 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/105/7-Tips-for-Potential-Stay-at-Home-Dads/#212038 Thu, 18 May 2006 23:09:40 -0700 yumsus Hi from Australia! :) http://www.minti.com/members/lostdryersocks/blog/167084/Good-Morning/#167089 http://www.minti.com/members/lostdryersocks/blog/167084/Good-Morning/#167089 Thu, 11 May 2006 17:51:34 -0700 yumsus A stableford point? I only know the different 'bird' par references from TV. Birdie, Eagle, etc.
I only know the different 'bird' par references from TV. Birdie, Eagle, etc.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/165975/Golf-at-Port-Kennedy/#165977 http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/165975/Golf-at-Port-Kennedy/#165977 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 02:58:02 -0700 yumsus We had pizza last night, first time in about 3 months. Gee it tasted good! My only recommendation is for something Italian style with garlic. Scrummo!
My only recommendation is for something Italian style with garlic. Scrummo!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/165971/Pizza-TOnight/#165973 http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/165971/Pizza-TOnight/#165973 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 02:56:42 -0700 yumsus This could be a map? (quick Googling) http://tarring.inthepast.org.uk/map_1875.htm
http://tarring.inthepast.org.uk/map_1875.htm]]> http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167143 http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167143 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 02:20:14 -0700 yumsus What's it like? I haven't actually been to England yet, and I'm curious to find out what Tarring is (and was) like. As I understand it Worthing expanded and 'absorbed' Tarring from an independant...
I haven't actually been to England yet, and I'm curious to find out what Tarring is (and was) like. As I understand it Worthing expanded and 'absorbed' Tarring from an independant...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167146 http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167146 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 02:14:23 -0700 yumsus I think you're fine for now... but you might like to give him toy beer cans, BBQ utensils, and TV remote controls ;) http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167150 http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167150 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 02:10:44 -0700 yumsus Just realised you are from Shoreham-By-Sea, which is close to Worthing, which has a suburb called Tarring, which is the town where my ancestors came from about 150 years ago! :) Probably not...
Probably not...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167140 http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167140 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 02:06:19 -0700 yumsus Over here with have "The City To Surf" fun run (http://citytosurf.activ.asn.au/). Lots of people belting it out for fitness (after strenuously avoiding any physical activity for a year! ;) Our 1.6...
Our 1.6...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167148 http://www.minti.com/members/katiepiatt/blog/167134/MarathonMedicine/#167148 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:57:05 -0700 yumsus Yes, I noticed the First Visit our-of-date issue too. It will get easier once the main features have all stabilised. http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/165251/Launch-of-new-site-features/#165253 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/165251/Launch-of-new-site-features/#165253 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 04:17:52 -0700 yumsus I especially like the photo seating placeholder idea! I don't know if I can get a hold of a polaroid camera, but a digital camera and photo printer will suffice (just not as convenient). http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/210/Educational-Birthday-Parties-For-All-The-Family/#212686 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/210/Educational-Birthday-Parties-For-All-The-Family/#212686 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:40:34 -0700 yumsus Great story. I'll give it a go with our (increasingly) independent little girl.
I'll give it a go with our (increasingly) independent little girl.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/125/How-we-dealt-with-a-toddlers-temper-tantrums/#212165 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/125/How-we-dealt-with-a-toddlers-temper-tantrums/#212165 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:22:35 -0800 yumsus My little girl (15 months) has choked a number of times on various foods. Not seriously, but enough to give us a scare for the 2-3 seconds she appears to be gagging. Does the CPR course handle...
Does the CPR course handle...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/91/Infant-CPR-and-first-aid/#211978 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/91/Infant-CPR-and-first-aid/#211978 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:28:05 -0800 yumsus Is this because you can also put yourself to sleep? ;) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4/Sleepy-in-the-car/#211489 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4/Sleepy-in-the-car/#211489 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:16:39 -0800