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Ireneparalegal · 03-16-2006, 01:33 PM

Her kids were concerned (not Michael) abt where their mom was, they were worried. Do you think she should have called the kids and said I am having a good time, don't worry, I will be home late?

Obviously the kids weren't used to Flo being out, so I think she should have. Not only that, Flo was the type of person who was worried abt her kids, so I found it odd that she wouldn't call her kids to just make sure THEY ARE OK. Remember that honeymoon episode, she was worried abt them and she HADN'T EVEN LEFT YET. She called them as soon as she got to the lodge.

Brieannas21 · 03-16-2006, 02:35 PM

No I don't think she had to call. She was an adult and didn't have to answer to anyone. I think that JJ and Thelma should have been glad that their mom went out to have a good time to take her mind off of James. And in the episode when she and James went on their second Honeymoon, she had Thelma dna Michael to worry about.

But in that episode JJ cracked me up when he said that he knew that there was a phone where she was and that she could have called to let her family know that she was ok LOL

Ireneparalegal · 03-16-2006, 03:04 PM

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No I don't think she had to call. She was an adult and didn't have to answer to anyone. I think that JJ and Thelma should have been glad that their mom went out to have a good time to take her mind off of James. And in the episode when she and James went on their second Honeymoon, she had Thelma dna Michael to worry about.

But in that episode JJ cracked me up when he said that he knew that there was a phone where she was and that she could have called to let her family know that she was ok LOL

I agree she was an adult and didn't have to answer to anyone, but these are her kids. When I divorced, I went out but I still let my daughters know with a phone call if I was going to stay out longer or to go ahead and not wait up for me. I would still call my kids to make sure they were ok. Mind you, my kids weren't kids. They were old enough to take care of themselves, but still to let them know I am ok, I am here, etc. You never know what could happen. And I don't live in the ghetto! LOL
Flo did live in the ghetto; a simple phone call to say "hey kids, I am here with Willona and having a wonderful time...don't wait up for me, goodnight" simple.
her kids were worried. They weren't used to her going out. They just wanted a little peace of mind.

TVFactFan · 03-16-2006, 03:04 PM

And why the hell was Michael acting like he was 5 years old when he woke up and kept saying-"Mom is that you"-lol He was supposed to be 14 or 15 but was acting like a little ass boy

Ireneparalegal · 03-16-2006, 03:05 PM

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And why the hell was Michael acting like he was 5 years old when he woke up and kept saying-"Mom is that you"-lol He was supposed to be 14 or 15 but was acting like a little ass boy

I think he was too tired to worry abt his mom. He just kept saying that I believe so he can say "oh, ok, she's home....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"

Brieannas21 · 03-16-2006, 03:37 PM

Yeah it would have been considerate if she had've called, but I don't think that she HAD to.

Ireneparalegal · 03-16-2006, 03:47 PM

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Yeah it would have been considerate if she had've called, but I don't think that she HAD to.

short and sweet. Yes.

Brian Damage · 03-16-2006, 11:48 PM

Keep in mind Irene, Flo is the same woman who ran off to sunny Arizona and left her kids to fend for themselves in the cold ghetto of Chicago. lol

Ireneparalegal · 03-16-2006, 11:49 PM

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Keep in mind Irene, Flo is the same woman who ran off to sunny Arizona and left her kids to fend for themselves in the cold ghetto of Chicago. lol

True. Now that I think of it, as each episode and each season went by, she became less "worried"...

GARFIELDKOOL · 03-17-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Her kids were concerned (not Michael) abt where their mom was, they were worried. Do you think she should have called the kids and said I am having a good time, don't worry, I will be home late?

Obviously the kids weren't used to Flo being out, so I think she should have. Not only that, Flo was the type of person who was worried abt her kids, so I found it odd that she wouldn't call her kids to just make sure THEY ARE OK. Remember that honeymoon episode, she was worried abt them and she HADN'T EVEN LEFT YET. She called them as soon as she got to the lodge.

Yes, she should have. It wasn't like her to be out like that, and in the wee hours of the morning, no one heard from her. I would have wanted my mother to call.

PracTz · 03-17-2006, 12:34 PM

Yes, I think she should have. Not because they couldn't have fended for themselves but because I think folks living together should at least let each other know they're not going to be coming in for the night so the others don't needlessly worry.

catlover79 · 07-05-2007, 12:36 AM

I think she should've called too - just kept it short and simple, "I'm fine, having fun and will be home later." I still live with my folks (I DO pay rent and help out around the house), but I still call them if I'm out late or delayed or whatnot. I just don't want to worry them.

Ireneparalegal · 07-05-2007, 12:48 AM

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I think she should've called too - just kept it short and simple, "I'm fine, having fun and will be home later." I still live with my folks (I DO pay rent and help out around the house), but I still call them if I'm out late or delayed or whatnot. I just don't want to worry them.

I have two daughters, one is 23 and 18. As long as they remain under my roof, a phone call is one way to let me know that they are alive and whether they will be home or not. I actually prefer to know BEFORE they leave the house if they will be home or not. They pay rent to me, however, this is a home and I should not have to worry. If they were TENANTS than I could care less. But this is family, I do want to know. And vice versa.

catlover79 · 07-05-2007, 12:51 AM

^ Well said.

I'm almost 28 but I still tell my folks when I'm coming and going. They appreciate it, too, because my brother (who's 23) never tells us ANYTHING about where he goes when he's not working.

Ireneparalegal · 07-05-2007, 12:54 AM

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^ Well said.

I'm almost 28 but I still tell my folks when I'm coming and going. They appreciate it, too, because my brother (who's 23) never tells us ANYTHING about where he goes when he's not working.

You said the key word "appreciate". It is not abt "should" or "supposed to" but it's abt appreciating a phone call so I can rest and sleep and not worry that you are in an accident, or you became sick, etc. Peace of mind.

03-16-2006, 01:33 PM	#1
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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I think she should've called too - just kept it short and simple, "I'm fine, having fun and will be home later." I still live with my folks (I DO pay rent and help out around the house), but I still call them if I'm out late or delayed or whatnot. I just don't want to worry them.
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03-16-2006, 02:35 PM	#2
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	No I don't think she had to call. She was an adult and didn't have to answer to anyone. I think that JJ and Thelma should have been glad that their mom went out to have a good time to take her mind off of James. And in the episode when she and James went on their second Honeymoon, she had Thelma dna Michael to worry about. But in that episode JJ cracked me up when he said that he knew that there was a phone where she was and that she could have called to let her family know that she was ok LOL

03-16-2006, 03:04 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,067	And why the hell was Michael acting like he was 5 years old when he woke up and kept saying-"Mom is that you"-lol He was supposed to be 14 or 15 but was acting like a little ass boy

03-16-2006, 03:37 PM	#6
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	Yeah it would have been considerate if she had've called, but I don't think that she HAD to.

03-17-2006, 12:34 PM	#11
PracTz Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2002 Location: United States of America [Happily Living in the 20th Century] Posts: 2,711	Yes, I think she should have. Not because they couldn't have fended for themselves but because I think folks living together should at least let each other know they're not going to be coming in for the night so the others don't needlessly worry.

07-05-2007, 12:51 AM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	^ Well said. I'm almost 28 but I still tell my folks when I'm coming and going. They appreciate it, too, because my brother (who's 23) never tells us ANYTHING about where he goes when he's not working.