The Ka-Tet Cantina

[FlakeNoir]

I am so sorry to read about your wife Steve, and am sending good health vibes her way. (((Steve and Jenn)))

[FlakeNoir]

:blush: I have missed so much in here - 'hey' to you all, and I hope everybody is doing okay. :love:

[Solar-Pavlova]

Can i have a large mocha with a cinnamon and syrup waffle please, not done this sort of thing before, not sure if i got it right.

Anyone point me in the right direction of the loo's (WC) please.

:blush:

may have said this already, it was a copy, as my pc went cuckoo!

[Spideyman]

:blush: I have missed so much in here - 'hey' to you all, and I hope everybody is doing okay. :love:


Hi Ho Flake thought that was you peeking in the window this morning :smile2: Be well.

[Terry B]

Steve - let Jenn know that you are both in my prayers. Keep the faith.

[Kim L.]

:blush: I have missed so much in here - 'hey' to you all, and I hope everybody is doing okay. :love:

"Hey" back atcha, girl! We know you're busy; stop in whenever you can.

[Volic]

Good morning to all!
Steve, sending many prayers for Jenn, and many positive vibes for you both!
(((((Steve and Jenn)))))
Kim, I am so glad your Mom is better.
Shasta, your Grandpa is in my thoughts and prayers.
Flakey, so good to see you here again!

A new site preview is great!!!

[Cowboy]

Hope things are getting better tcgob!

Good morning everyone, hope you are all having a wonderful day!

[dragafari]

I hope that you all have a great monday!

May God send a bunch of blessings to the ones with troubles at this moment, but remember that anything last long, not even bad times!


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[Cola]

Hey, Cola! I've got something I want to send you (wanted to give it to you in person in London); PM me if you're interested.


Thats very sweet love - will do :love:

[Solar-Pavlova]

(((Steve and Jenn))) - i may not know you but you have my love and support and best wishes for anything.

I bless you both and all that you do.

Amen.

:love:

[Luli]

I just wanted to take a few minutes and thank everyone for all the well-wishes, good vibes and heart-felt sentiments. Jenn was unexpectedly discharged from the hospital Saturday afternoon even though she was not well enough to go home. With the help of my sister-in-law (an RN) I decided to take her to UAB Med Center in Birmingham. It was a good thing I did because she started feeling poorly halfway through the 45 minute drive to Birmingham. UAB admitted her almost right away and discovered that she had a partially collapsed lung after doing a chest x-ray. Oddly enough, the podunk chicken **** hospital she was in before had done a chest x-ray just that morning and found nothing. I stayed with her while they put a chest tube in to drain the fluid. I don't know when she will get out but our lives will be dramatically different when she does. She will be on a diabetic, low-sodium diet and will have to get plenty of exercise to build her heart back up.

To say all of this came at a bad time would be a gross understatement. The stress of learning a new job combined with the stress of watching the woman you married suffer is absolutely overwhelming at times. Money is very tight because I haven't been able to work many jobs and I spend most of my time worrying about how we'll make it through this month. Thats why I haven't been around much. I've been on the board some, but I usually just look at my keyboard and decide I don't feel much like posting. Reading all that you guys wrote really helped, and I'm taking this time to thank each and every one of you.

Maybe I'll put up some more animated gifs when this is all over. :wink2::biggrin2:

Hang in there buddy, this too shall pass! I'm sending out super positive healing vibes!!:wink2:

[Luli]

The new site is great!!!!!:smile2::smile2::smile2:

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Good Morning all.

I hope all you Fathers we spoiled with love.

Jenn and Steve my thoughts are with you...

I will have a big bowl of a cup full with decaf tea and some lemon, I think that should go nicely with Ladypains banana cream cookies, thankee!

[Born In Sin]

:blush: I have missed so much in here - 'hey' to you all, and I hope everybody is doing okay. :love:


Have been missing you :love:

[Cowboy]

Did someone say banana cream cookies???? Pass one over here please!

[LadyPain]

Good morning! Gave the dog a bath just before bed last night and sort of blow dried her. Went to bed with a slightly damp, somewhat dawwwgy smelling creature and woke up to a fluffy, shampoo-scented angel...

I think I'll just make myself a cup of tea to drink while I surf the boards.

Solar Pavlova, you can have some stroop wafels outta my stash.

[Carri]

Yeah, I love the new site, too. Thanks for the preview!

c.

[smjohn]

I just wanted to take a few minutes and thank everyone for all the well-wishes, good vibes and heart-felt sentiments. Jenn was unexpectedly discharged from the hospital Saturday afternoon even though she was not well enough to go home. With the help of my sister-in-law (an RN) I decided to take her to UAB Med Center in Birmingham. It was a good thing I did because she started feeling poorly halfway through the 45 minute drive to Birmingham. UAB admitted her almost right away and discovered that she had a partially collapsed lung after doing a chest x-ray. Oddly enough, the podunk chicken **** hospital she was in before had done a chest x-ray just that morning and found nothing. I stayed with her while they put a chest tube in to drain the fluid. I don't know when she will get out but our lives will be dramatically different when she does. She will be on a diabetic, low-sodium diet and will have to get plenty of exercise to build her heart back up.

To say all of this came at a bad time would be a gross understatement. The stress of learning a new job combined with the stress of watching the woman you married suffer is absolutely overwhelming at times. Money is very tight because I haven't been able to work many jobs and I spend most of my time worrying about how we'll make it through this month. Thats why I haven't been around much. I've been on the board some, but I usually just look at my keyboard and decide I don't feel much like posting. Reading all that you guys wrote really helped, and I'm taking this time to thank each and every one of you.

Maybe I'll put up some more animated gifs when this is all over. :wink2::biggrin2:

((((((Tcgob & wife)))))))))))))) I am so sorry for all you are going through and will be praying for you until you are through it.:love:

[brownmouse]

Hi!! -sorry-- I said 'Hi' awhile ago but then headed to the restroom and made a wrong turn:blush:-that always happens to me- I've been circling this here cantina for days and couldn't find my way back. :wink2:

So, can a girl get a beer in this here cantina? Or is this a coffee cantina? I really could use a beer, though. :smile2: It's been a long few days.

I'm gonna grab this here refreshment and catch up on the coming and goings of this place. Hope that's OK. See ya around.

[Sundrop]

Hi,
I've been looking in the windows a while. This place looks so comfy and friendly.
Mind if I come in? I've got a nice Mountain Dew cake that I'll share with anyone that would like some!!

[brownmouse]

Prayers to all in need !!! Been doing some catching up. Special prayers to 'Jenn and Steve'- and Shasta and her grandpa. Any word?


((((((((((((((((( Ka Tet)))))))))))))))))))

[Luli]

Welcome to the Cantina Sundrop! I would love a piece of that cake! :smile2:

[sheba41]

Hi,
I've been looking in the windows a while. This place looks so comfy and friendly.
Mind if I come in? I've got a nice Mountain Dew cake that I'll share with anyone that would like some!!.......can I come too?

[Spideyman]

Sundrop and Sheba you are most welcome in our cyber Cantina. All foods and drinks are cyber, so no calories or side effects:smile2:

LOts of fun here. We have a Patio and Cement pond out back and a Library off to the side. Even an ark for all the critters.

On Thursday, Buckwheat the resident snake come to visit. He's very friendly and a sign is placed in the window to remind everyone.

Come on in.................

[Kim L.]

Hi,
I've been looking in the windows a while. This place looks so comfy and friendly.
Mind if I come in? I've got a nice Mountain Dew cake that I'll share with anyone that would like some!!

Pleae do come in! I've never had a Mountain Dew cake, but I'm more than willing to try a slice, thank you.

[Kim L.]

Did someone say banana cream cookies???? Pass one over here please!

OK, can someone please tell me what banana cream cookies are?

[Kim L.]

.......can I come too?

Of course! Please do come in; the more the merrier.

[Sundrop]

Thanks, Luli & Spideyman!! I'll leave the cake on the counter. Help yourselves!!
C'mon, Sheba, let's check out the action on the patio!:smile2:

[LadyPain]

OK, can someone please tell me what banana cream cookies are?

Dare brand makes banana cream cookies. I might have a recipe somewhere for homemade ones too. They make me smile when I eat them. I haven't had 'em since I was a kid and when I found some of them I bought them, took them home, and ate a whole row of the buggers! Great with Milk.



COWBOY, help yourself!! I'm sure there's a pot of fresh coffee around here if you would like that instead of milk.

[poisonbat]

I have never been in the cantina before, but I have enjoyed reading all of your posts. It took me about 2 hours to do, but wow what a great place. :bat:

[smjohn]

OK, can someone please tell me what banana cream cookies are?

I don't care what they are, just point me to them! I love banana cream almost-everything:)

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Welcome to the Cantina, Sundrop, Sheba and poisonbat. What took you so long? LOL Grab a chair, everything on the house and calorie free.

Aren't Galli's new kittens beautiful?

((((((((((((((((((((Steve and Jenn)))))))))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((((All in need or not))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Large Irish coffee please (Pat's at work)

Long days and pleasant nights

[papawolf0401]

*Papa Wolf paws into the Cantina. His ears are pinned back against his skull. His muzzle is showing his fangs. He starts to relax and pant heavily*
Thank you all for your support, but now I am facing a choice I wish I did not have to make. Things have been getting better with me and my wife, though there still times when I am not happy. I am on a cross roads, to leave or to stay. The hardest part is looking at my son and telling him I am going to leave. A relationship has to be more than for the sake of the child. There is also the fact of the family, I am not getting a long all that great. It all comes down to seeing my son heartbroken which just slays me.
*Wolf sits down under the window and rests his head on the window sill.*
Life and its damn curve balls. I am sorry this post is long, it is just I am in a very dark time in my young life. I am debating what I should do. I am tired of going home with a broken heart. My doctor would like to me to think about rehab in Arionza. Which I haven't really thought of until now. I will go if I feel like I am going to go back to that, as of right now... My life without drugs (yes alcohol is a drug) is doing just fine. I still sending out prayers, hugs and good vibes to all those that need, and I send the same to all that has taken time to listen to me.

*Wolf stays by the window, deep in his thoughts.*

[Spideyman]

I have never been in the cantina before, but I have enjoyed reading all of your posts. It took me about 2 hours to do, but wow what a great place. :bat:

Poisonbat- I've seen you about the playground and so happy you found the Cantina. Come on in. Warm and friendly, say ture. Pull up a bean bag, or patio chair and be at home.

[Spideyman]

Sundrop, the cake was yummy:smile2:

[LadyPain]

Does anyone here have a good hiccup cure aside from the usual drinking of water while hanging the head upside down, a good scare, a teaspoon of dry sugar, or holding my breath?

I keep on getting these hiccups and I'm going batty.

What a day...

[brownmouse]

Am I just being paranoid or is there a "No Brownmouses" allowed sign on the door? I have yet to get a 'howdy, hi or whazzzup' since I came in a few days back. :sad: Just let me know, k?

[JohnDalglish]

Am I just being paranoid or is there a "No Brownmouses" allowed sign on the door? I have yet to get a 'howdy, hi or whazzzup' since I came in a few days back. :sad: Just let me know, k?



Hi,

Sorry, brownmouse, my bad.

Howdy, hi and whazzzup? And sincere welcomes to the Cantina.

Forgive us?

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

Am I just being paranoid or is there a "No Brownmouses" allowed sign on the door? I have yet to get a 'howdy, hi or whazzzup' since I came in a few days back. :sad: Just let me know, k?


There be Brownmouse..... greetings and salutations to you. The door to the Cantina is always open and many come in and go out daily. Glad you spoke up. Now come sit a spell and we'll enjoy each others company:smile2:

[Kim L.]

*Papa Wolf paws into the Cantina. His ears are pinned back against his skull. His muzzle is showing his fangs. He starts to relax and pant heavily*
Thank you all for your support, but now I am facing a choice I wish I did not have to make. Things have been getting better with me and my wife, though there still times when I am not happy. I am on a cross roads, to leave or to stay. The hardest part is looking at my son and telling him I am going to leave. A relationship has to be more than for the sake of the child. There is also the fact of the family, I am not getting a long all that great. It all comes down to seeing my son heartbroken which just slays me.
*Wolf sits down under the window and rests his head on the window sill.*
Life and its damn curve balls. I am sorry this post is long, it is just I am in a very dark time in my young life. I am debating what I should do. I am tired of going home with a broken heart. My doctor would like to me to think about rehab in Arionza. Which I haven't really thought of until now. I will go if I feel like I am going to go back to that, as of right now... My life without drugs (yes alcohol is a drug) is doing just fine. I still sending out prayers, hugs and good vibes to all those that need, and I send the same to all that has taken time to listen to me.

*Wolf stays by the window, deep in his thoughts.*

(((((Papawolf)))))

[mstay]

Am I just being paranoid or is there a "No Brownmouses" allowed sign on the door? I have yet to get a 'howdy, hi or whazzzup' since I came in a few days back. :sad: Just let me know, k?

All "mouses" are invited. Brown or otherwise! :smile2: Welcome to the cantina. It's good to have all these new folks join us. This is the coolest place to hang out. :cool:

Papawolf - don't let your heart be too heavy. We are here to support you. Hopefully things will work out for the best whatever you decide.

Ladypain - try drinking a little vinegar. It has worked for me.

I'll take some of those banana cream cookies, please. Yumm!

((((((((((((((huggles to all who need them!))))))))))))))))

[SusanNorton]

BROWNMOUSE - HOW THE HELL ARE YA? IT'S SOOOOO WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU HERE! :biggrin2:

Just didn't want you feeling invisible, sweetie. I know what that feels like...

Well, everyone, I'm off to sunny Florida tomorrow, so I won't be in for a while. I'm hoping to relax, and not worry too much about the size of my behind. Sheesh, I'm 42 - does this self-consciousness ever go away???

[Kim L.]

Am I just being paranoid or is there a "No Brownmouses" allowed sign on the door? I have yet to get a 'howdy, hi or whazzzup' since I came in a few days back. :sad: Just let me know, k?

Hey girl! Good to see you in here; pull up a beanbag and enjoy the craic.

(((((brownmouse)))))

[Kim L.]

I have never been in the cantina before, but I have enjoyed reading all of your posts. It took me about 2 hours to do, but wow what a great place. :bat:

Welcome! Coffee, Irish or not, treats, beanbags, blankies, critters--all yours!

[Kim L.]

Motherwolf, come hoooOOOOooome!

[Gelata]

Hello, my friends. Good morning everyone.

Firstly, thank you, MsMod, for the preview of the new site. It's great. I'm listening to WKIT right now, while I'm writing.

Secondly, would any of you mind having a look at my thread -I didn't catch you? I'm posting a couple of new questions. Thank you.

And finally, I'm glad to be back (hope you're glad too!!) now that I'm on holidays!

C U, muchachos!

[MadamMack]

Holla back MotherWolf!

[Luli]

Am I just being paranoid or is there a "No Brownmouses" allowed sign on the door? I have yet to get a 'howdy, hi or whazzzup' since I came in a few days back. :sad: Just let me know, k?

Hi,

Absolutely not, you know you're always welcome! I'm sorry you felt ignored, it's just that I'm doing a million things at a time and sometimes I overlook posts or intend to post later and forget to. So, Brownmouse, what's up? How's life treating you? :smile2:

[poisonbat]

*Papa Wolf paws into the Cantina. His ears are pinned back against his skull. His muzzle is showing his fangs. He starts to relax and pant heavily*
Thank you all for your support, but now I am facing a choice I wish I did not have to make. Things have been getting better with me and my wife, though there still times when I am not happy. I am on a cross roads, to leave or to stay. The hardest part is looking at my son and telling him I am going to leave. A relationship has to be more than for the sake of the child. There is also the fact of the family, I am not getting a long all that great. It all comes down to seeing my son heartbroken which just slays me.
*Wolf sits down under the window and rests his head on the window sill.*
Life and its damn curve balls. I am sorry this post is long, it is just I am in a very dark time in my young life. I am debating what I should do. I am tired of going home with a broken heart. My doctor would like to me to think about rehab in Arionza. Which I haven't really thought of until now. I will go if I feel like I am going to go back to that, as of right now... My life without drugs (yes alcohol is a drug) is doing just fine. I still sending out prayers, hugs and good vibes to all those that need, and I send the same to all that has taken time to listen to me.

*Wolf stays by the window, deep in his thoughts.*

Staying or going is a very hard decision. I stayed for my kids for 5 years. My husband was physically abusive and it was one day that my daughter (1 1/2) witnessed one of my beatings that I left. It clicked in my head that she is going to grow up thinking that this is alright. My kids were heartbroken, and I know that my story is different than yours, but coming from a broken home has been better for them than living in a broken home. My ex and I all of these years later have learned to parent our children together yet apart. He had to go to anger management for 3 years before he got visitation. Now we are both good parents to our kids, and have found relationships that have made us happy. Many prayers go out to you. :bat:

[Spideyman]

Good Tuesday to all.

SusanNorton hope the vacation is great. Keep an eye out on the weather when on the beach.:smile2::oh:




((((((( PaPaWolf )))))))) good vibes being sent your way.

Motherwolf you are missed. call out to us.

Hope MotherNature is being kind to all. Be safe.

Who left the pastries? Thank you. They look so good:smile2:

Off to the beanbags.......

[Cowboy]

Good morning folks! Where is that Motherwolf?!?! Sure isn't the same without her around.
I would like a coffee please.........say thankee-sai.
Have a wonderful day!

[Cowboy]

Dare brand makes banana cream cookies. I might have a recipe somewhere for homemade ones too. They make me smile when I eat them. I haven't had 'em since I was a kid and when I found some of them I bought them, took them home, and ate a whole row of the buggers! Great with Milk.



COWBOY, help yourself!! I'm sure there's a pot of fresh coffee around here if you would like that instead of milk.

The milk will serve me just fine Ladypain.....thankee!

[Luli]

*Papa Wolf paws into the Cantina. His ears are pinned back against his skull. His muzzle is showing his fangs. He starts to relax and pant heavily*
Thank you all for your support, but now I am facing a choice I wish I did not have to make. Things have been getting better with me and my wife, though there still times when I am not happy. I am on a cross roads, to leave or to stay. The hardest part is looking at my son and telling him I am going to leave. A relationship has to be more than for the sake of the child. There is also the fact of the family, I am not getting a long all that great. It all comes down to seeing my son heartbroken which just slays me.
*Wolf sits down under the window and rests his head on the window sill.*
Life and its damn curve balls. I am sorry this post is long, it is just I am in a very dark time in my young life. I am debating what I should do. I am tired of going home with a broken heart. My doctor would like to me to think about rehab in Arionza. Which I haven't really thought of until now. I will go if I feel like I am going to go back to that, as of right now... My life without drugs (yes alcohol is a drug) is doing just fine. I still sending out prayers, hugs and good vibes to all those that need, and I send the same to all that has taken time to listen to me.

*Wolf stays by the window, deep in his thoughts.*

(((((((Papawold)))))))

[Terry B]

Does anyone here have a good hiccup cure aside from the usual drinking of water while hanging the head upside down, a good scare, a teaspoon of dry sugar, or holding my breath?

I keep on getting these hiccups and I'm going batty.

What a day...

The best (and fool proof) cure that I use is drinking about an ounce of lime juice. It NEVER fails.

[Sundrop]

Am I just being paranoid or is there a "No Brownmouses" allowed sign on the door? I have yet to get a 'howdy, hi or whazzzup' since I came in a few days back. :sad: Just let me know, k?

Hi Brownmouse, WHAZZZZUP!! I like Brownmouses, other colored mouses too!! I just got here myself, but I'm sure everyone else is glad to see you as well.:love:

[Sundrop]

Sundrop, the cake was yummy:smile2:

Glad you enjoyed it!! It's made with real Mountain Dew.....I of course prefer Sundrop though LOL

[Kim L.]

BROWNMOUSE - HOW THE HELL ARE YA? IT'S SOOOOO WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU HERE! :biggrin2:

Just didn't want you feeling invisible, sweetie. I know what that feels like...

Well, everyone, I'm off to sunny Florida tomorrow, so I won't be in for a while. I'm hoping to relax, and not worry too much about the size of my behind. Sheesh, I'm 42 - does this self-consciousness ever go away???


I've got a few years on you, SusanN--it does go away some but I'm still waiting for it to take a permanent vacation. Speaking of which, have fun on yours!

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone and I Do Mean Everyone!
I'll take a large hot coffee, please, and some banana cream cookies, if y'all didn't eat every one of them.

[brownmouse]

*Papa Wolf paws into the Cantina. His ears are pinned back against his skull. His muzzle is showing his fangs. He starts to relax and pant heavily*
Thank you all for your support, but now I am facing a choice I wish I did not have to make. Things have been getting better with me and my wife, though there still times when I am not happy. I am on a cross roads, to leave or to stay. The hardest part is looking at my son and telling him I am going to leave. A relationship has to be more than for the sake of the child. There is also the fact of the family, I am not getting a long all that great. It all comes down to seeing my son heartbroken which just slays me.
*Wolf sits down under the window and rests his head on the window sill.*
Life and its damn curve balls. I am sorry this post is long, it is just I am in a very dark time in my young life. I am debating what I should do. I am tired of going home with a broken heart. My doctor would like to me to think about rehab in Arionza. Which I haven't really thought of until now. I will go if I feel like I am going to go back to that, as of right now... My life without drugs (yes alcohol is a drug) is doing just fine. I still sending out prayers, hugs and good vibes to all those that need, and I send the same to all that has taken time to listen to me.

*Wolf stays by the window, deep in his thoughts.*

I hope for the best for you and yours. There are peaks and valleys in marriage, that is for sure. I guess you have to decide if it is just that or something more. Have you tried the counseling thing?

[BlackEye]

Hello mates. Thanks for that cake Sun Drop! :smile2:

[brownmouse]

Does anyone here have a good hiccup cure aside from the usual drinking of water while hanging the head upside down, a good scare, a teaspoon of dry sugar, or holding my breath?

I keep on getting these hiccups and I'm going batty.

What a day...

OK, my daughter has this weird sure fire way of getting rid of her own hiccups- she holds her breath, bends over and walks on all fours (like the 'elephant walk) for a few seconds (5?) and I'll be darned but she gets rid of them. I have no idea where she got this technique- it must have been her aide at her school. Good luck.

[brownmouse]

thank- you everybody.:biggrin2::biggrin2: I feel better. :biggrin2::biggrin2:It's so nice to be here!!

I brought some wonderful seven layer cookies, however my mother-in-law made them. She is a great baker, me- well, not so much. Warning- they do contain peanuts.:smile2: _________@@@@@_________
__________@@@@@___________
________~~~~~~~~~~~~~_______________

[Volic]

Hello to all!

Papawolf, I am sure you will make a very correct decision.:smile2:

A wonderful holiday to you Susan Norton!

Brownmouse, how have you been doing - so great to see you here!

Sheba, Poisonbat and Sundrop, once you entered this cafe you will come back here again and again'cause it's such a friendly place!:smile2:

(((((All people in need)))))
(((((Motherwolf)))))

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Good Morning Party People!

Papawolf-stay true to your heart and no matter what, your son will always be looked after, you shouldn't worry about that!

Brownmouse-you must have just squeaked in! Greetings, it's a beautiful day so I'm going to grab some cold sweet tea this morning and head out on the patio, come join me if you like.

Have a Wonderful Day! Make it Great!

[Sundrop]

Papawolf,
I'm really new around here, so I have no idea what has been going on in your past or present. I can't even begin to give you any advice, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you will find peace of mind and spirit no matter what you decide to do

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

All well here, though the planet appears to be going mad. Have you seen the film of the Yellow River in China?

((((((((((((((((((Steve and Jenn))))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((((Papawolf)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((All in need or not))))))))))))))))))))))

Large Irish coffee please, and a shade grown, free trade etc CFC for my accomplice (little fragile today LOL)

Long days and pleasant nights

[Cola]

thank- you everybody.:biggrin2::biggrin2: I feel better. :biggrin2::biggrin2:It's so nice to be here!!

I brought some wonderful seven layer cookies, however my mother-in-law made them. She is a great baker, me- well, not so much. Warning- they do contain peanuts.:smile2: _________@@@@@_________
__________@@@@@___________
________~~~~~~~~~~~~~_______________

YUMMY - Can I Tuck in???

[Patricia A]

Hi Everyone. Lots of stuff going on in here today. I have a perfeckly heuge hang over and need a quiet place for coffee and Tylenol. But first I want to give you all ((((((((HUGS!)))))))))))

SO WHERE IN THE HELL IS MOTHERWOLF?

[MadamMack]

thank- you everybody.:biggrin2::biggrin2: I feel better. :biggrin2:It's so nice to be here!!

I brought some wonderful seven layer cookies, however my mother-in-law made them. She is a great baker, me- well, not so much. Warning- they do contain peanuts.:smile2: _________@@@@@_________
__________@@@@@___________
________~~~~~~~~~~~~~_______________


:love:

[MadamMack]

(((((Papawolf)))))

Ditto

[Luli]

(((((((Papawold)))))))

:biggrin2: Look like I gave you a new name, sorry! Let me set it right:

:love:((((((((((Papawolf)))))))))):love:

[LadyPain]

Hi Everyone. Lots of stuff going on in here today. I have a perfeckly heuge hang over and need a quiet place for coffee and Tylenol. But first I want to give you all ((((((((HUGS!)))))))))))

SO WHERE IN THE HELL IS MOTHERWOLF?

Hangover prevention:

Just before you go to bed, have a big glass of water and some Tylenol or Aspirin. Just before that, you need to cook some Kraft Dinner (organic brands okay too) and eat it. As gross as it sounds, it works. Years ago when I could drink, I'd like to go on a shooter binge once in a while. On the nights I remembered to eat the KD and have a big glass of water, there would be no hangover on the following morning. I cannot do the pain pills -- allergies. If I didn't do the Kraft Dinner thing, I'd have the hangover to beat all hangovers. Even just the water was not enough. Kraft dinner is the ticket for you.

Take it easy.

[Spideyman]

Just dropping in for an afternoon tea.

Pat there's a really nice quiet chair in the corner. Low lights and soft sound.

John had to agree there. I think MotherNature has lost her bottle of chill pills. At this rate will there be a planet left? Now flooding in US heads south and east along the Mississippi River. Just don't want to watch the news anymore.

Please, everyone be safe- from floods, rains, fires, tornadoes, mud slide, earthquakes... whatever.

Has anyone heard from Agnes(asked about the ebook survey)? I had contact and all was Ok after the inital quake- but floods and more quakes have occurred.

Anyone for a Summer Solstice Party on Friday to brighten our spirits?



((((All Tet-Mates in need and their families too)))

[BlackEye]

Hangover prevention:

Just before you go to bed, have a big glass of water and some Tylenol or Aspirin. Just before that, you need to cook some Kraft Dinner (organic brands okay too) and eat it. As gross as it sounds, it works. Years ago when I could drink, I'd like to go on a shooter binge once in a while. On the nights I remembered to eat the KD and have a big glass of water, there would be no hangover on the following morning. I cannot do the pain pills -- allergies. If I didn't do the Kraft Dinner thing, I'd have the hangover to beat all hangovers. Even just the water was not enough. Kraft dinner is the ticket for you.

Take it easy.

I have a similar thing. Beefaroni out of a can. It is really the only time I can eat the stuff. But for whatever reason it takes away my hangovers.

[Gwenivere]

Anyone for a Summer Solstice Party on Friday to brighten our spirits?




Count me in!

[JohnDalglish]

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Anyone for a Summer Solstice Party on Friday to brighten our spirits?



Hi,

Absolutely Spidey, great idea, count me in.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Kim L.]

Just dropping in for an afternoon tea.


Anyone for a Summer Solstice Party on Friday to brighten our spirits?



((((All Tet-Mates in need and their families too)))

Absolutely! It's one of my favorite days of the year. Welcome summer!

[Sundrop]

Summer Solstice Party[/B] on Friday to brighten our spirits?

You Bet!! Count me in:biggrin2:

[brownmouse]

YUMMY - Can I Tuck in???

Please,
I see a few of my cookies have slid off the plate- story of my life.:wink2:

[brownmouse]

I have a similar thing. Beefaroni out of a can. It is really the only time I can eat the stuff. But for whatever reason it takes away my hangovers.

My brother tried the spaghettios from a can 'night before hangover cure' and my Dad ended up hosing his 'cure' off our front sidewalk. Don't ask me why he delivered it there.

[brownmouse]

"Anyone for a Summer Solstice Party on Friday to brighten our spirits?"

Can I wear my hula skirt? I have so few occasions to wear it.

[Patricia A]

Thanks John for the wonderful coffee just the way I like it, and thanks for the hangover prevention plan LadyPain. The next time I do a million tequila shots with my sister I'll try that, and Spidey the comfy chair and soft lighting are perfect... and Blackeye... your beefaroni made me throw up a little LOL. :biggrin2:

OXOXOXOXOXO

[papawolf0401]

*Wolf paws into the Cantina with his head lowered and he is growling a bit. He settles himself down and flops down by someone's feet. He sighs, he looks around for Mama Wolf. He sighs again and starts to pant*
It is hot here in the elbow of Califorina and where is that Mama Wolf? Wonder what kind of trouble she has her nose into now? I might have to go get my armor and my pack...
Brown Mouse, I say sorry big-big. I am so caught up in my personal tornado that I can't even pay attention. Alas, sorry big-big. E'yadd'hay, a welcoming in my Native Language.
As for everyone else, thank for the support. No matter if you gave me advice or not, I thank you all big-big. I though Papawold looked good. *chuckles and scratches his snout with his right paw.* At least you guys are trying to keep me up when I want to fall down. I agree about living in a broken home, I don't want that. I want my son to know that I left not because of him but because his mother and I don't get along. I am just tired of coming down here and her breaking my heart then sending me home. I refuse to go home this time. So, I don't know where I am going to go with empty pockets. *smiles* I just love life and all that it throws at me.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((BROWNMOUSE))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))
(((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES IN NEED OR NOT)))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Thank you again Tet Mates.
With Love,
Papa Wolf:blush:

[brownmouse]

back at you, Papawolf:
((((((((((((Papawolf))))))))))))))):smile2:

[LadyPain]

Hey Spideyman,

You can definitely count me in too if I'm around.

Summer!

:biggrin2:

[Gelata]

Anyone for a Summer Solstice Party on Friday to brighten our spirits?


Yes, I'll be there! and I'll take some sun from Spain with me, right? We already have lots of it!

[LOTUS]

Hi,everyone!

I haven't been around for a long time and I missed you all.:biggrin2:
Anyway,I finally got myself a computer at home,so I will be able to post more regularly.I just have some more stuff to do,regarding the internet connection.It turned out that I need to find a long cable first!:biggrin2:

I hope everyone is ok and enjoying life.Summer started here,it's still not quite warm,but I have been to the beach 4 times and it feels good.I have waited so long for these days to be back!

Papawolf,I have missed the whole story you are talking about and I am so sorry to hear that...I will keep you in my prayers.

Love to all.:love:

P.S. I need a nice strong coffee with a lot of cream - still many hours to go at work!:biggrin2:Ana I didn't miss the Summer Solstice Party,did I???

[Anni M]

Happy Hump Day, Tet-Mates :smile2:
I think I'll take my coffee and curl up on a bean bag chair...anyone wanna come with? http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/05.gif

[Anni M]

*Wolf paws into the Cantina with his head lowered and he is growling a bit. He settles himself down and flops down by someone's feet. He sighs, he looks around for Mama Wolf. He sighs again and starts to pant*
It is hot here in the elbow of Califorina and where is that Mama Wolf? Wonder what kind of trouble she has her nose into now? I might have to go get my armor and my pack...
Brown Mouse, I say sorry big-big. I am so caught up in my personal tornado that I can't even pay attention. Alas, sorry big-big. E'yadd'hay, a welcoming in my Native Language.
As for everyone else, thank for the support. No matter if you gave me advice or not, I thank you all big-big. I though Papawold looked good. *chuckles and scratches his snout with his right paw.* At least you guys are trying to keep me up when I want to fall down. I agree about living in a broken home, I don't want that. I want my son to know that I left not because of him but because his mother and I don't get along. I am just tired of coming down here and her breaking my heart then sending me home. I refuse to go home this time. So, I don't know where I am going to go with empty pockets. *smiles* I just love life and all that it throws at me.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((BROWNMOUSE))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))
(((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES IN NEED OR NOT)))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Thank you again Tet Mates.
With Love,
Papa Wolf:blush:

We're always here for you whether you know it or not. Keep loving life no matter what it tosses at you, Papa W...
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/07.gif

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Come back, Motherwolf, we miss you!!!

I see she logged in three days ago, so....? I've e-mailed her, but no answer as yet.

Sorry if I was a little intemperate in a couple of threads yesterday, but the sight of Bush and Brown committing yet more of our young people to war had me foaming at the mouth.

(((((((((((((((((((((((All in need or not))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Large Irish coffee please, and a shade grown, free trade, black CFC for Pat.

Long days and pleasant nights

[FlakeNoir]

Hi Ho Flake thought that was you peeking in the window this morning. Be well.
Yar, that was me Spidey... sorry about the nostril marks on the window. Oh wait a minute... do cyber-cantina's even get morning frost/dew?
You be well too my friend. :love:


"Hey" back atcha, girl! We know you're busy; stop in whenever you can.
Thanks Kim, I have to get my fill as often as possible, it doesn't matter how busy I get... I am still addicted to you good folk! :love:



Flakey, so good to see you here again!
Great seeing you too Galli, I look forward to updates on your new babies! :love:


Have been missing you :love:
Aww, thanks my friend. :love: (When I have some spare time, there is something I've been meaning to ask you about an animal friend of mine - if that's okay with you. Maybe I could P.M you about it?)

[Spideyman]

Good Morning to all. Happy Hump Day.

Keeping positive thoughts for all suffering Mother Natures fury.

Papawolf keep faith and know the candle is always in the window for you.


How are your kittens Volic? Growing each day.

Herbal tea and then I'm off to buy supplies for the Party on Friday.


(((((( All Tet- Mates in need and their families too )))))))

[poisonbat]

(((((((papawolf)))))))
Large coffee with lots of cream and sugar, and something sweet. I am feeling pretty down today so I think I'll take a seat in the corner.:bat:

[LadyPain]

It's early here. I think I need a few refills on my tea before my brain will finish waking up. Ouch. Mornings suck.

I'm making a body butter for the first time. I keep melting it, adding more things to it to change the texture, and then cooling it to check the results. Getting closer. It's already nice -- makes the skin feel like silk -- but it needs more body. Might need a wee bit more beeswax in it. What do you think of these scent combinations?

1. Lust -- ylang-ylang and patchouli
2. Lemon Tingle -- lemon and peppermint
3. Creamsicle -- orange and vanilla

All natural scents, of course. :smile2:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
I was about to ask why everyone was saying "Happy Hump Day" on a Tuesday (until I looked at the calendar:blush:) I'll join you,Anni, just as soon as I get my coffee and pecan roll.

(((((Poisonbat)))))

(((((Papawolf)))))

Welcome back Lotus!

[Anni M]

Good Morning to all. Happy Hump Day.

Keeping positive thoughts for all suffering Mother Natures fury.

Papawolf keep faith and know the candle is always in the window for you.


How are your kittens Volic? Growing each day.

Herbal tea and then I'm off to buy supplies for the Party on Friday.


(((((( All Tet- Mates in need and their families too )))))))
Hi Miss Spidey :love:


And Miss Galli HAH! Caught you peekin'!! :love:

[Sundrop]

Good morning!! It's good to see all my new friends again!

[Sundrop]

It's early here. I think I need a few refills on my tea before my brain will finish waking up. Ouch. Mornings suck.

I'm making a body butter for the first time. I keep melting it, adding more things to it to change the texture, and then cooling it to check the results. Getting closer. It's already nice -- makes the skin feel like silk -- but it needs more body. Might need a wee bit more beeswax in it. What do you think of these scent combinations?

1. Lust -- ylang-ylang and patchouli
2. Lemon Tingle -- lemon and peppermint
3. Creamsicle -- orange and vanilla

All natural scents, of course. :smile2:


I think they all sound fabulous. My favorite would probably be Lemon Tingle:biggrin2:

[Anni M]

It's early here. I think I need a few refills on my tea before my brain will finish waking up. Ouch. Mornings suck.

I'm making a body butter for the first time. I keep melting it, adding more things to it to change the texture, and then cooling it to check the results. Getting closer. It's already nice -- makes the skin feel like silk -- but it needs more body. Might need a wee bit more beeswax in it. What do you think of these scent combinations?

1. Lust -- ylang-ylang and patchouli
2. Lemon Tingle -- lemon and peppermint
3. Creamsicle -- orange and vanilla

All natural scents, of course. :smile2:

Homer say Creamsicle...droolll


:grinning:

[Anni M]

:grinning: Kim!!! C'Mon OVER@@!!!! (shouts across room...lol, sorry!)



Howdy everyone else and a big HOWDY to Miz Mod!!!!! :love:

[Volic]

Hello to all!

Spidey, the kittens are growing well, and I have been trying to take more pictures of them - they seem to always move, so it's a bit hard to catch the sight of them!:biggrin2:

(((((Papawolf, Poisonbat)))))

[LOTUS]

Welcome back Lotus!

Thank you,dear!

[Eleese of Gilead.]

What do you think of these scent combinations?

1. Lust -- ylang-ylang and patchouli
2. Lemon Tingle -- lemon and peppermint
3. Creamsicle -- orange and vanilla

All natural scents, of course. :smile2:

Yum!! I wish I could smell that with my nose and not just my imagination! :biggrin2:

Good Morning Tet-Mates, May I please have a large mocha with whipping cream!? I'm going big today and I don't care who knows it.

Oh, count me in for the Solstice, should I bring anything ??

[interplanetjanet]

LadyPain,
I vote for Lemon tingle. You just can't go wrong with a good tingle.:smile2:

[Kim L.]

It's early here. I think I need a few refills on my tea before my brain will finish waking up. Ouch. Mornings suck.

I'm making a body butter for the first time. I keep melting it, adding more things to it to change the texture, and then cooling it to check the results. Getting closer. It's already nice -- makes the skin feel like silk -- but it needs more body. Might need a wee bit more beeswax in it. What do you think of these scent combinations?

1. Lust -- ylang-ylang and patchouli
2. Lemon Tingle -- lemon and peppermint
3. Creamsicle -- orange and vanilla

All natural scents, of course. :smile2:

They sound great, especially Lemon Tingle. How long have you been making soap? Is it difficult?

[Patricia A]

:grinning: Kim!!! C'Mon OVER@@!!!! (shouts across room...lol, sorry!)



Howdy everyone else and a big HOWDY to Miz Mod!!!!! :love:

AWAS and pretty loud too. :biggrin2:

[LadyPain]

They sound great, especially Lemon Tingle. How long have you been making soap? Is it difficult?

I have been making soap for a few years now. It's not that difficult once you get how it all works, but the learning curve is rather steep at the start. Now that I am used to making it, it is just plain fun to do it. Granted, getting a little splash of something caustic on the face is not fun, it can be dealt with quickly and effectively. I can never go back to commercially-produced soap after this. I'm too spoiled by my own product. :geek:

[Cowboy]

Howdy....may I have a coke please?

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

[skimom]

(((poisonbat))) I hope your day has turned out better than it started. May I join you with my iced coffee and some fresh coffee cake? It has been a day.

[emjay999]

(makes way to bar, orders Ginger Ale on the rocks, glances around at the others, smiles shyly)

Nice place . . .:blush:

[papawolf0401]

*Wolf paws into the Cantina with a smile on his face. He sits down just out of reach of the door. He looks around and winches. His ears pin to the side of his skull. He relaxes and starts to pant. The yell hurt his ears. He looks around and goes flops down by brownmouse.*
Howdy Cowboy, Brownmouse, Kim... Anna... Ms. Mod... Everybody. I am in a better state today. I have just been keeping to myself in the room and reading and working. I spoke to my wife last night. I told her that I feel like leaving, that the relationship is based on the sake of the child. She told me that it is not based on the sex and not just for the sake of the child. She would not let me lay down on the bed facing away from her. She will not let me struggle on my own, that showed me something. She does care, and she wants to learn what love is. Maybe I am not be patient enough. She held me close to her with her forehead against mine. We talked, we both agreed that our son wants us together. He is just so happy with us being together. He wants his dad, he tells me that when I feel gloomy or I don't want to keep going... He always knows what to say to me when I need it. He is the savior of my life and I am going to stick it out. Keep on pushing, building and dreaming of having what I have fought so hard for...
A wife and son... My family...

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Thank you all that have supporting me,
Brandan "Wolf"

[MadamMack]

Thank you,dear!


Good to see around again!

[Spideyman]

Placing sign in window for Thursday morning.........


BUCKWHEAT'S IN THE HOUSE

[Kim L.]

(makes way to bar, orders Ginger Ale on the rocks, glances around at the others, smiles shyly)

Nice place . . .:blush:

Hi emjay999 and welcome; pull up a chair or a beanbag!

[Kim L.]

We talked, we both agreed that our son wants us together. He is just so happy with us being together. He wants his dad, he tells me that when I feel gloomy or I don't want to keep going... He always knows what to say to me when I need it. He is the savior of my life and I am going to stick it out. Keep on pushing, building and dreaming of having what I have fought so hard for...
A wife and son... My family...

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Thank you all that have supporting me,
Brandan "Wolf"

Keep up your dreams, Brandan.

[Kim L.]

Happy Juneteenth, Everyone!
We were going to have a Juneteenth BBQ at work but it got canceled :sad: so all this pop was just sitting in my office--Diet Coke, Coke, Fanta orange--and I'm bringing it in here. And some limes for the Diet Coke.
It's my parents' 53rd anniversary too.

[skimom]

(makes way to bar, orders Ginger Ale on the rocks, glances around at the others, smiles shyly)

Nice place . . .:blush:

Welcome! May I join you with my Captain and Coke?

(((Papawolf))) Congratulations on being able to take a step toward the light. My prayers are for you and your 'den'-take care of your little man.
Night, All!

[LadyPain]

Hey guys...

Those different body butters weren't a short list. They were the final list. I made them all today. Oh my dear, the Lust one. A good inhale of that one will get you all warm in the secret spots. The Orange Creamsicle smells good enough to eat. The Lemon Tingle smells so subtle, but the peppermint in there will leave a bit of a tingle on the skin. Mmmm mmmm mmmm... I had a good day.

*grabs a couple of cokes outta the fridge, tosses one to Cowboy and heads out of the Cantina*

[Cowboy]

Buckwheat Thursday!!! woo hoo
Good morning all, nice to see all the regular faces and some new ones in here today. Can I have a glass of chocolate milk please? (Nestle preferrably)

Have a great day everyone.

[poisonbat]

(((poisonbat))) I hope your day has turned out better than it started. May I join you with my iced coffee and some fresh coffee cake? It has been a day.

Thanks, I could really use the company. I am truly depressed. My step son, who I consider my own, didn't come come yesterday night. He also didn't show up to school yesterday for his finals. I spent the day looking for him. He wouldn't answer his phone. I finally found him, what a relief it was. My husband wants to give up on him, he is almost 18, but I fought with him not to feel this way. He spent many years of his life as an alcoholic, and feels like he has missed too much of his sons life. He has been sober for 6 years now, but still beats himself up over the time lost. He feels like he has no right to step into his child's life and correct him for the mistakes he is making, because he feels that all of his son's problems are because of him. I love my step son, but I feel my hands are tied. I want so much to help him, but it seems that I keep being pushed out. My husband looks at him as "his" son, not ours. I am very distressed over this. I feel unwanted and unneeded. My heart is broken. :bat:

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all. Happy Juneteenth. That is interesting Kim.
My state celebrates it!


Hope all are well this morning. Fair weather too.

HiSkimom.
Papawolf may you continue to find your path. Only good vibes sent your way.

Buckwheat is being a good boy today. Madam I think your neck will be safe. And,MsMod you can stop by and enjoy the goodies Kim brought in. Cyber snake free zone in effect:smile2:


(((((((all Tet-Mates in need and their families too )))))

[Moderator]

A nice hot cup of coffee in the snake-free zone sounds great. It's been cold, overcast and/or rainy all week long. I waited all winter for this??!! :eyebrow:

[poisonbat]

One last thing that has got me down, and I will shut up, I promise. My husband forgot our 6 year anniversary. I gave him a few days to remember, but I finally told him yesterday that our anniversary was four, now five, days ago. I feel a little used up, it was a blow.:bat:

[Moderator]

(((poisonbat)))

[Luli]

*Wolf paws into the Cantina with a smile on his face. He sits down just out of reach of the door. He looks around and winches. His ears pin to the side of his skull. He relaxes and starts to pant. The yell hurt his ears. He looks around and goes flops down by brownmouse.*
Howdy Cowboy, Brownmouse, Kim... Anna... Ms. Mod... Everybody. I am in a better state today. I have just been keeping to myself in the room and reading and working. I spoke to my wife last night. I told her that I feel like leaving, that the relationship is based on the sake of the child. She told me that it is not based on the sex and not just for the sake of the child. She would not let me lay down on the bed facing away from her. She will not let me struggle on my own, that showed me something. She does care, and she wants to learn what love is. Maybe I am not be patient enough. She held me close to her with her forehead against mine. We talked, we both agreed that our son wants us together. He is just so happy with us being together. He wants his dad, he tells me that when I feel gloomy or I don't want to keep going... He always knows what to say to me when I need it. He is the savior of my life and I am going to stick it out. Keep on pushing, building and dreaming of having what I have fought so hard for...
A wife and son... My family...

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Thank you all that have supporting me,
Brandan "Wolf"

I'm so happy to hear (or read:biggrin2:) that you're feeling better!!:love:

[Luli]

Happy Juneteenth, Everyone!
We were going to have a Juneteenth BBQ at work but it got canceled :sad: so all this pop was just sitting in my office--Diet Coke, Coke, Fanta orange--and I'm bringing it in here. And some limes for the Diet Coke.
It's my parents' 53rd anniversary too.

:love:CONGRATULATIONS:love:

...and thanks for the pop, I'll have a diet coke!!:wink2:

[LadyPain]

One last thing that has got me down, and I will shut up, I promise. My husband forgot our 6 year anniversary. I gave him a few days to remember, but I finally told him yesterday that our anniversary was four, now five, days ago. I feel a little used up, it was a blow.:bat:

Sounds like he has a bad case of "broken chromosome" to me. For my 40th birthday, all I got was a spoken "happy birthday". He promised to take me up the coast sometimes, but that is something that I know better than to hold my breath for. He just gets so wrapped up in his deadlines for the magazines that he forgets that perhaps I might have liked something, anything as a keepsake for turning 40 and actually living long enough to do it.

(((poisonbat)))

[LadyPain]

*heads to the fridge for a nice, cold breakfast Coke*

Have a good day everyone. Time to explore the boards! My husband is still sleeping. I got up extra early here on the west coast so I could have uninterrupted computer time.

[Cola]

One last thing that has got me down, and I will shut up, I promise. My husband forgot our 6 year anniversary. I gave him a few days to remember, but I finally told him yesterday that our anniversary was four, now five, days ago. I feel a little used up, it was a blow.:bat:

((((((((poisonbat)))))))))

[Luli]

Thanks, I could really use the company. I am truly depressed. My step son, who I consider my own, didn't come come yesterday night. He also didn't show up to school yesterday for his finals. I spent the day looking for him. He wouldn't answer his phone. I finally found him, what a relief it was. My husband wants to give up on him, he is almost 18, but I fought with him not to feel this way. He spent many years of his life as an alcoholic, and feels like he has missed too much of his sons life. He has been sober for 6 years now, but still beats himself up over the time lost. He feels like he has no right to step into his child's life and correct him for the mistakes he is making, because he feels that all of his son's problems are because of him. I love my step son, but I feel my hands are tied. I want so much to help him, but it seems that I keep being pushed out. My husband looks at him as "his" son, not ours. I am very distressed over this. I feel unwanted and unneeded. My heart is broken. :bat:

(((((((Poisonbat)))))))

I'm sorry you're going through such a difficult time. Hang in there and keep supporting your husband and son as much as you can no matter what they say or do. Don't give up!

[Luli]

One last thing that has got me down, and I will shut up, I promise. My husband forgot our 6 year anniversary. I gave him a few days to remember, but I finally told him yesterday that our anniversary was four, now five, days ago. I feel a little used up, it was a blow.:bat:

:sad: (((((Poisonbat)))))

[Spideyman]

(((((((((( poisonbat)))))))))))))

[Cowboy]

I'm not much of a hugger, but (((Poisonbat)))

[Kim L.]

One last thing that has got me down, and I will shut up, I promise. My husband forgot our 6 year anniversary. I gave him a few days to remember, but I finally told him yesterday that our anniversary was four, now five, days ago. I feel a little used up, it was a blow.:bat:

Sorry to hear you're having a tough time, poisonbat, and I hope things go better for you & your family soon. Good thoughts & prayers being sent your way.

[emjay999]

So, the spouse and I gave up our tube access: no cable or satellite. We just don't use it enough to justify blowing between $50-$100/month. Still - any good shows out there we should know about? You know, SK-type mind-aligners? I can maybe get episodes off of iTunes or Netflix. I guess I need a crutch.

Thanks for the warm welcome, y'all.

[Volic]

One last thing that has got me down, and I will shut up, I promise. My husband forgot our 6 year anniversary. I gave him a few days to remember, but I finally told him yesterday that our anniversary was four, now five, days ago. I feel a little used up, it was a blow.:bat:

Good morning to all!:smile2:

Poisonbat, do not be much upset about this fact. Very many men forget about family dates, and it's not because they don't care about us, it's just because most men are very much different from women - I mean their way of thinking.

Many things which are very important for us, may seem not very important for them. But your husband has you in his heart and soul.:smile2::smile2:

[Shasta]

First of all - ((((Poisonbat))))

Second - I have good news! My grandpa is fine. He had a bit of a tough time coming out of the surgery and he hasn't been able to get up until today. He's in a lot of pain but he finally took a shower and apparently feels better. Thanks to everyone for their good wishes! I told him the whole SK board was pulling for him and he thought that was great!

It's a beautiful day so I will be outside enjoying the sunshine!!!

[Volic]

Papawolf, your decision to stay with your family brought to my eyes.:smile2::love:
.

[dragafari]

Poisonbat I have the perfect medicine for all your problems:

http://www.narsil.org/humor/fukitol.jpg

I hope it made you smile.

((((Poisonbat))))

[poisonbat]

Thank you all Tet mates for your support, it means a lot to me.:bat:

[LadyPain]

So, the spouse and I gave up our tube access: no cable or satellite. We just don't use it enough to justify blowing between $50-$100/month. Still - any good shows out there we should know about? You know, SK-type mind-aligners? I can maybe get episodes off of iTunes or Netflix. I guess I need a crutch.

Thanks for the warm welcome, y'all.

Check your local library system for stuff on DVD and VHS. I ditched the satellite earlier this year and I watch creepy things on DVD from my local library.

[MadamMack]

Keep up your dreams, Brandan.

You can do it PapaWolf, tighten your reins and get on with it . . .

[emjay999]

Sweet idea, LadyPain. Will do.

[MadamMack]

One last thing that has got me down, and I will shut up, I promise. My husband forgot our 6 year anniversary. I gave him a few days to remember, but I finally told him yesterday that our anniversary was four, now five, days ago. I feel a little used up, it was a blow.:bat:

Let him know how you feel in a nice way.

{{{{{{{PoisonBat}}}}}}}}}

[MadamMack]

First of all - ((((Poisonbat))))

Second - I have good news! My grandpa is fine. He had a bit of a tough time coming out of the surgery and he hasn't been able to get up until today. He's in a lot of pain but he finally took a shower and apparently feels better. Thanks to everyone for their good wishes! I told him the whole SK board was pulling for him and he thought that was great!

It's a beautiful day so I will be outside enjoying the sunshine!!!

Wonderful news . . .

[LOTUS]

((((Poisonbat))))

So,sorry...

[emjay999]

Had to backtrack a bit . . .

(((poisonbat)))

Say sorry.

[Kim L.]

First of all - ((((Poisonbat))))

Second - I have good news! My grandpa is fine. He had a bit of a tough time coming out of the surgery and he hasn't been able to get up until today. He's in a lot of pain but he finally took a shower and apparently feels better. Thanks to everyone for their good wishes! I told him the whole SK board was pulling for him and he thought that was great!

It's a beautiful day so I will be outside enjoying the sunshine!!!

Great news, Shasta! Thanks for letting us know.
(((((Shasta and grandpa)))))

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Good Day Tet-Mates.

Papawolf-How powerful love and love for family can be...thank you for proving that there are still people willing to fight for what they want. All the best.

Poisonbat-You are really between a rock and a hard place here...from what I read you are doing what you can and your step-SON is lucky to have you, there is no one like you in his father's life, you are kinda like a double agent (in a good way), my thoughts are with you...stick to it. I was that age not long ago, I found that in the 3-5 yrs after your views (and world) change immensely.

I'll grab a real chai tea latte and have a sit. Looking forward to the start of summer tomorrow!

I'm going to leave a plate of ice cream sandwiches to spread a little cheer...

((((((((((all in need (of ice cream sandwiches)))))))))))


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[Luli]

First of all - ((((Poisonbat))))

Second - I have good news! My grandpa is fine. He had a bit of a tough time coming out of the surgery and he hasn't been able to get up until today. He's in a lot of pain but he finally took a shower and apparently feels better. Thanks to everyone for their good wishes! I told him the whole SK board was pulling for him and he thought that was great!

It's a beautiful day so I will be outside enjoying the sunshine!!!

Wonderful news! Thanks for the update...:love:

[Lepplady]

I'm back from my trip and am now getting ready to go back to work.
I missed you.
:smile2:

[papawolf0401]

"Thank you all for the support," speaks Papa Wolf as he walks into the Cantina. Before his feet is a can of Pepsi, he is rolling into the room. "Yeah, can someone please get a coke I can actually get to on my own without the trouble of a pull tab. Not so easy with paws like mine. All big and clumsy." :P *Papa Wolf stretches out on the couch.*
(((((((((((((((((((((((POISON BAT)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
((((((((((((((((((((((((SHASTA & GRANDPA)))))))))))))))))))))))))
((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
My dreams... Ah yes, my dreams that I have been holding close to my dying heart when I was in the heart of a personal war. I won that war almost two years ago now. I would be a big butt if I forgot our annveristy. Because it is the same day as my day as I quit the drugs and started the fight back '06. If I were to be a knight as I some times believe I am, then my armor is pretty blood stained and nasty by now. All the demons I have been slaying or have slain. Getting myself under control, helping my wife grow as well isn't an easy task. We had a good morning today. Sent her to work with a smile. ;) Well, I am rambling. Thank ya big-big for all the support, Buckwheat! Behaving? Where in the blue tartar suace is that Mama Wolf. Looks like I better get my armor and my pack.

Laters,
Wolf

[Eleese of Gilead.]

I almost forgot...

Shasta! So great to hear your Grand Father is doing well!!

[skimom]

(((POISONBAT)))-I truly feel for you. Alcoholism is the gift that keep on giving-long after the last drink is taken. That guilt may be paralyzing your husband in all of his relationships.My prayers are that you can find a way through this time with your soul intact; your family, too, if possible.

SHASTA-what great news! Soak up the sun and smile:smile2:.

Good day all!

[Spideyman]

Shasta that is wonderful news.

((((((Shasta and her grandpa))))))

[LadyPain]

Shasta, it's so good to read that your grandpa is starting to do better. Enjoy that sunshine you are talking about. I'm going to be BBQing steak with an umbrella in hand here.

[brownmouse]

PapaWolf, I am so glad you came and sat by me :smile2: AND -I am so glad you and your wife talked. It's a start, huh? :smile2: My husband and I have had our fair share of valleys and knowing that we communicate well makes me feel secure that we will make it. It makes me feel like we have roots and that no matter what, we can always work things out. Sometimes we have to talk a Looooooooooooong time but...:biggrin2:

Yya for your Grandpa , Shasta. I simply adored my Grandpa. He was an artist and a musician (sax player) and had a gentle heart. He made up for a lot of the affection I didn't get from my taciturn Father. I miss him every darn day.

Oh, PoisenBat, I am so sorry for your troubles!! My hubby would be in the shi@@ter, let me tell you, if he forgot our anniversary. But men are weird creatures at times. I hope he comes to his senses and appreciates all you do for him and your teenage son.

((((((((papawplf, shasta and grandpa, poisenbat)))))))))))))))

[brownmouse]

I have been struggling with something the last few weeks and I wasn't sure about posting about it as it is a rather sensitive subject but I am not getting over this. Maybe sharing it with my mates will help.

If anyone remembers on the thread about jail, I mentioned a guy my husband and I kind of took under our wing. My husband got him a job with his company and counseled him all the time. He married a neighbor of ours who we are friends with &, well, he was really mixed up and had lost most of his friends and family due to drinking and messing up all the time. They moved away from us so I lost touch with him but my husband saw him everyday at work and really tried to keep him motivated. He would go on drinking binges and go AWOL for awhile, calling my husband from hotels , sobbing and my husband and his wife always got him back on track. Finally it got too much for his wife , our friend, and she left him. Then this guy really started to mess up, missing work, getting back with his prison buddies... and my husband and the boss had to tell him he had to get it together or he would lose his job. He ended up losing the job after he just stopped showing up with no phone calls or anything. He had this job for 4 years and so many times my husband had talked to him and sat down with him trying to find a counselor for him. But, this guy, just didn't want to be helped. . He wanted to be taken care of and we just couldn't do it. And his wife couldn't keep doing it . Well, 2 weeks ago today we got a call from her, she was sobbing hysterically- it was actually on my husband's cell, and he didn't get the message for 20 minutes. When we called back a friend of hers answered and said that she had gotten a call from this guy saying he was going to kill himself(he has said this many times, and she has called the cops many times to make sure he was Ok- he always acted fine when they showed) She decided that she better go check up on him and, well, -- he friggin' did it-- hung himself and she found him. They were still at the house with his body, waiting for the police to finish their investigation when we called.

I just feel so, I don't know what, -so angry, horrified, sad, so darn sad. I know my husband feels bad because he thinks he should have tried one more time. But there were so many one more times. I feel so bad for my husband. I feel so bad for his wife. I feel so bad. period. I don't get suicide. I just can't make sense of it. He left 4 kids behind- 2 older with brand new babies each and 2 younger. How could he do this to them and his grandchildren?

I just keep picturing him and his laughter. He was so royally fu@@ed in so many ways but he really did have a kind heart, he was always so good to my daughter, and he was so darn funny!! So funny. We have so many funny stories about him, from him, with him in them. I didn't really see him much for a while but he was a character in 'my book'- you know- my book about my life, he had a place, he had a role to play, he had more lines to say, dammit, who is going to play his part now? No one that is who and it just stinks. And the worst part is he knew he had a part in our lives, in other's lives, he knew he had an audience who cared but he just hung himself anyway.

Ok, I do not feel any better. Maybe red wine will help.

[Spideyman]

Summer Solstice Party


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[Kim L.]

I'm back from my trip and am now getting ready to go back to work.
I missed you.
:smile2:

We missed you too! How was your trip?

[Kim L.]

I have been struggling with something the last few weeks and I wasn't sure about posting about it as it is a rather sensitive subject but I am not getting over this. Maybe sharing it with my mates will help.


I just feel so, I don't know what, -so angry, horrified, sad, so darn sad. I know my husband feels bad because he thinks he should have tried one more time. But there were so many one more times. I feel so bad for my husband. I feel so bad for his wife. I feel so bad. period. I don't get suicide. I just can't make sense of it. He left 4 kids behind- 2 older with brand new babies each and 2 younger. How could he do this to them and his grandchildren?

I just keep picturing him and his laughter. He was so royally fu@@ed in so many ways but he really did have a kind heart, he was always so good to my daughter, and he was so darn funny!! So funny. We have so many funny stories about him, from him, with him in them. I didn't really see him much for a while but he was a character in 'my book'- you know- my book about my life, he had a place, he had a role to play, he had more lines to say, dammit, who is going to play his part now? No one that is who and it just stinks. And the worst part is he knew he had a part in our lives, in other's lives, he knew he had an audience who cared but he just hung himself anyway.

Ok, I do not feel any better. Maybe red wine will help.

Brownmouse, I'm so sorry for your loss and your husband's loss and for what his wife and children are going through. Alcoholism is a battle that must be fought everyday and sometimes people can't see any way out of the despair, despite all the people who love them. He still is a part of your life, as long as you hold him in your heart.
((((((((((Brownmouse)))))
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[FlakeNoir]

I am so sorry for you all (((Brownmouse))), that is heart breaking. :down:

[Charms7]

I have been struggling with something the last few weeks and I wasn't sure about posting about it as it is a rather sensitive subject but I am not getting over this. Maybe sharing it with my mates will help.

If anyone remembers on the thread about jail, I mentioned a guy my husband and I kind of took under our wing. My husband got him a job with his company and counseled him all the time. He married a neighbor of ours who we are friends with &, well, he was really mixed up and had lost most of his friends and family due to drinking and messing up all the time. They moved away from us so I lost touch with him but my husband saw him everyday at work and really tried to keep him motivated. He would go on drinking binges and go AWOL for awhile, calling my husband from hotels , sobbing and my husband and his wife always got him back on track. Finally it got too much for his wife , our friend, and she left him. Then this guy really started to mess up, missing work, getting back with his prison buddies... and my husband and the boss had to tell him he had to get it together or he would lose his job. He ended up losing the job after he just stopped showing up with no phone calls or anything. He had this job for 4 years and so many times my husband had talked to him and sat down with him trying to find a counselor for him. But, this guy, just didn't want to be helped. . He wanted to be taken care of and we just couldn't do it. And his wife couldn't keep doing it . Well, 2 weeks ago today we got a call from her, she was sobbing hysterically- it was actually on my husband's cell, and he didn't get the message for 20 minutes. When we called back a friend of hers answered and said that she had gotten a call from this guy saying he was going to kill himself(he has said this many times, and she has called the cops many times to make sure he was Ok- he always acted fine when they showed) She decided that she better go check up on him and, well, -- he friggin' did it-- hung himself and she found him. They were still at the house with his body, waiting for the police to finish their investigation when we called.

I just feel so, I don't know what, -so angry, horrified, sad, so darn sad. I know my husband feels bad because he thinks he should have tried one more time. But there were so many one more times. I feel so bad for my husband. I feel so bad for his wife. I feel so bad. period. I don't get suicide. I just can't make sense of it. He left 4 kids behind- 2 older with brand new babies each and 2 younger. How could he do this to them and his grandchildren?

I just keep picturing him and his laughter. He was so royally fu@@ed in so many ways but he really did have a kind heart, he was always so good to my daughter, and he was so darn funny!! So funny. We have so many funny stories about him, from him, with him in them. I didn't really see him much for a while but he was a character in 'my book'- you know- my book about my life, he had a place, he had a role to play, he had more lines to say, dammit, who is going to play his part now? No one that is who and it just stinks. And the worst part is he knew he had a part in our lives, in other's lives, he knew he had an audience who cared but he just hung himself anyway.

Ok, I do not feel any better. Maybe red wine will help.

Brownmouse, I do know about suicide because there was a time when I was ready to call it all quits. Doctors called it a chemical imbalance, but it was far more than that. A lot of therapy and tears, tremendous effort and honest confrontations with lifelong abusers plus realizing many basic facts of life and here I am. A much stronger person with much, much more to give. A depressed person can't expect mommy or daddy or friends or spouses to pull them out of that deep dark hole they find themselves in. The person suffering from major depression has to make the decision to get better and then find the professional help/guidance they need and make that effort to better mental health. You are absolutely justified in getting angry with the person who hung himself because suicide is a very selfish, cowardly act. There may be exceptions, but generally speaking, it is cowardly and selfish. I'm glad you posted this because so many people don't realize that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. You, your husband, and the guy's wife did all that's humanly possible to do, it sounds like to me. In any case, you are all in my prayers and thoughts.

(((((Brownmouse)))))

[skimom]

LEPPLADY- Welcome home. How did things turn out with your mom?

BROWNMOUSE- So, so sorry for the loss to all involved. You can rest easy in your hearts (yours and your husbands) that you did all that one person can do for another to help your friend. You cannot live someone else's life, no matter how hard you try or how desperate the situation looks. All we can do in this life is to hold out the hand-we cannot make anyone take it, or hang on to it if they do take it. Now the family can use all the support anyone can give. Prayers for all involved.

[Charms7]

Thanks, I could really use the company. I am truly depressed. My step son, who I consider my own, didn't come come yesterday night. He also didn't show up to school yesterday for his finals. I spent the day looking for him. He wouldn't answer his phone. I finally found him, what a relief it was. My husband wants to give up on him, he is almost 18, but I fought with him not to feel this way. He spent many years of his life as an alcoholic, and feels like he has missed too much of his sons life. He has been sober for 6 years now, but still beats himself up over the time lost. He feels like he has no right to step into his child's life and correct him for the mistakes he is making, because he feels that all of his son's problems are because of him. I love my step son, but I feel my hands are tied. I want so much to help him, but it seems that I keep being pushed out. My husband looks at him as "his" son, not ours. I am very distressed over this. I feel unwanted and unneeded. My heart is broken. :bat:

(((((poisonbat)))))

You are very much wanted and needed.

[Kim L.]

Good Morning Everyone and Happy Summer Solstice!
The best season in the best month of the year and may it be a wonderful summer for us all.
I'll take a large hot cup of coffee please and some of those little ice-cream sandwiches.

[BlackThorn]

I'm thirsty as a dog.

What does this cantina serve?

You honor my coin, right? It has some guy on it that probably died for some cause he felt was worth it. The other side has an animal on it, tho. Probably a more honorable creature.

I heard this wonderful quote today, from this book I'm readin published in '77.

A dog might bite the hand it feeds, but it will never stab it in the back.

Ya wanna get over a loser Brownmouse? Forgive me for overhearing part of your conversation, but ya wanna get over a loser? Find someone who's NOT ONE!

Like an amazing angel told me once, "There are other women out there."

Maybe the next one will be fabricated more specifically to you. Unless of course, you wanted what you got that time, and you invoke it further into your life by the way you live it.

It took a class act shrink to point out to me (he schooled with King), all the relationships I've been in, have been ones, where the woman was getting abused, and I attempted to stop it, just by stepping close, and being who I am.

Maybe I'll be the boss in the next relationship I'm in. Maybe if they don't serve me, 900%, they can hit the road. Because, and I quote, "There's other girls out there".

Thanks for the jagermeister shots. God loves anything with antlers on it. Granted, that means male, but again, mother nature wanted something for them to pissing-contest over, and ya gotta admit, the biggest horns do kinda rule the roost. How can you not respect the one ultimately in charge in nature? It's not like some idiot standing on a figurehead pedistal, saying they rule, even though they're ugly and stupid, and greedy and horrible at what they do. They don't have traditional horns. Not the ones built like my teeth were built.

A buddy of mine told me once, when talking about his ex girlfriend, who was the mother of his children...

"I should have held her jaw like an animals, to check her teeth first."

Horns grow like teeth, in a way. Some are indestructable. Others end up rotting. Just like people.

Thanks again for the booze. I didn't even have to charm the bartenderess to get served after I got shut off. Thanks cutey. ;) Tell 'em I said 'Hi'.

[BlackThorn]

And um, suicide is gay.

You'd be better off running into all your friends lives, and sticking vegetables in their orifices, and shouting hateful obsceneties in their faces, and then leaving the state, never to talk to them again.

Then at least, they'd have a reason to not bother missing you.

Yeah, life is hard. But so is the struggle to live some of us need to face. Mary wouldn't have let her son die. If it was within her power, she would have never lost him. And it might have been, for all the stories we read man has written, including all those he changed the story for, just to make himself look better.

Suicide is an option for everyone. Another shrink told me that once. They get a red flag from people who say they never considered suicide. Immediate red flag. It's an option for everyone, believe it or not. And I'm assuming you're just letting off steam, but...

Watch the Stephen King movie to 1408. Or maybe a hellraiser movie. The ones where they go around in a painful circle for eternity. Get used to pain before you consider suicide too hard. The place where you go after, is suffering. There's no mistake about why it's known you suffer eternally if you commit suicide.

Or whatever. Maybe I'm on a different page. Or I've read a book you haven't. But suicide rapes everyone you love, by your own hand.

It might sound cleshe, but you probably know the saying already. When you're on the bottom, there's no where to go but up.

If you created offspring, they are your initial responsibility, no matter what. Some loser that helped you create those offspring are not your responsibility, unless by you helping them helps everyone all around. And usually, people that are in the situation your man seems to be in, aren't looking out for anything but themselves.

Ugh. Whatever. We're all adults. Sorry for wasting your ear.

[mstay]

My heart aches for everyone here whose heart aches. :sad:

Brownmouse - as Kim said some people just can't be helped. Hopefully he is feeling less pain now. It's too bad that everyone else feels more.

Poisonbat and Ladypain - I'm sorry that husbands can be such stinkers. Hopefully some things they do can balance that out.

Shasta - good news about your grandpa!

Papawolf - its good to hear things are going better for you.

Did anyone hear from Motherwolf yet?

I brought rice krispie treats for the solstice party. And a big cooler of pink lemonade. But don't eat/drink them together! :oh:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi

Happy Summer Solstice Everyone!!!

I've been away for a couple of days visiting David and Kareen in their new flat. It's a beautiful flat just outside of a small village on the outskirts of Glasgow and I can't think of a better environment for bringing up children. Kareen is very well indeed (10 weeks to go!) and they both send their thanks for your continued good wishes. There's a funny story about elevens about it, and I'll put it in the London thread.

However, I did get some bad news about David's god-daughter, little Emma Robson (aged 4) - she had her chest opened last week as they removed tumours from her lungs. Her parents, Stephen and Lianne (and baby brother, Jack) are 'optimistic'. So am I.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Emma Robson))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

(((((((((((((((((((((((((Poisonbat)))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))

(((((((((((((((((((((((((Brownmouse))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))

(((((((((((((((((((((((((Papawolf))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((All in need or not))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Now on with the party, thankee for these, Spidey!!!

Large Irish coffee please, plus a shade grown, free trade CFC for Pat.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Gelata]

Hello, Tet-mates. Does anyone know about motherwolf? I can't see her around... Thank you.

[La Belladonna]

Good Morning Everyone and Happy Summer Solstice!
The best season in the best month of the year and may it be a wonderful summer for us all.
I'll take a large hot cup of coffee please and some of those little ice-cream sandwiches.


Hi - just wanted to stop in since everyone is celebrating the Solstice in here. I am so excited - my family has been invited to attend the Solstice celebration that our local Wiccans are having this evening and tomorrow at the beach. This will be our first event. Friends of ours belong. The Wiccans are co-hosting with the local Unitarian Universalist Church and some pagans (sorry - that is how they refer to their group). The kids are looking forward to the beach and the games and the bonfires and the food. We aren't taking them with us tonight, but tomorrow is more kid oriented. Party on! :smile2:

[Luli]

I'm back from my trip and am now getting ready to go back to work.
I missed you.
:smile2:

Welcome back!!:love:

[Luli]

I have been struggling with something the last few weeks and I wasn't sure about posting about it as it is a rather sensitive subject but I am not getting over this. Maybe sharing it with my mates will help.

If anyone remembers on the thread about jail, I mentioned a guy my husband and I kind of took under our wing. My husband got him a job with his company and counseled him all the time. He married a neighbor of ours who we are friends with &, well, he was really mixed up and had lost most of his friends and family due to drinking and messing up all the time. They moved away from us so I lost touch with him but my husband saw him everyday at work and really tried to keep him motivated. He would go on drinking binges and go AWOL for awhile, calling my husband from hotels , sobbing and my husband and his wife always got him back on track. Finally it got too much for his wife , our friend, and she left him. Then this guy really started to mess up, missing work, getting back with his prison buddies... and my husband and the boss had to tell him he had to get it together or he would lose his job. He ended up losing the job after he just stopped showing up with no phone calls or anything. He had this job for 4 years and so many times my husband had talked to him and sat down with him trying to find a counselor for him. But, this guy, just didn't want to be helped. . He wanted to be taken care of and we just couldn't do it. And his wife couldn't keep doing it . Well, 2 weeks ago today we got a call from her, she was sobbing hysterically- it was actually on my husband's cell, and he didn't get the message for 20 minutes. When we called back a friend of hers answered and said that she had gotten a call from this guy saying he was going to kill himself(he has said this many times, and she has called the cops many times to make sure he was Ok- he always acted fine when they showed) She decided that she better go check up on him and, well, -- he friggin' did it-- hung himself and she found him. They were still at the house with his body, waiting for the police to finish their investigation when we called.

I just feel so, I don't know what, -so angry, horrified, sad, so darn sad. I know my husband feels bad because he thinks he should have tried one more time. But there were so many one more times. I feel so bad for my husband. I feel so bad for his wife. I feel so bad. period. I don't get suicide. I just can't make sense of it. He left 4 kids behind- 2 older with brand new babies each and 2 younger. How could he do this to them and his grandchildren?

I just keep picturing him and his laughter. He was so royally fu@@ed in so many ways but he really did have a kind heart, he was always so good to my daughter, and he was so darn funny!! So funny. We have so many funny stories about him, from him, with him in them. I didn't really see him much for a while but he was a character in 'my book'- you know- my book about my life, he had a place, he had a role to play, he had more lines to say, dammit, who is going to play his part now? No one that is who and it just stinks. And the worst part is he knew he had a part in our lives, in other's lives, he knew he had an audience who cared but he just hung himself anyway.

Ok, I do not feel any better. Maybe red wine will help.

((((Brownmouse))))

That sucks doesn't it. Sometimes people just don't see any solutions to their problems and they cannot picture they even have a future and what it might hold for them. He just gave up on himself, a sad ending for sure.:sad:

[Spideyman]

Good Morning and let the party begin........

Brownmouse I think Kim said it the best. You just can not help some people. Let him live in memories.

Lepplady good to see you back. Are you all rested?:wink2:

John D glad you had some time with family. Sorry to hear about Emma. She is kept in prayers.

Having a cold lemonaid today. Thankee.

Have a great and safe weekend everyone.

((((All Tet-Mates in need and their families too))))))

[Cowboy]

(((Brownmouse)))

Good morning everyone! Hit me up with a Red Bull please.....gonna get through this day as quick as possible and start my weekend. Hope you all have something special planned. I will putting on a rodeo for about 80 kids. It is a passion of mine and so much fun. It takes up the whole day Saturday, but it is worth it.
Take care Tet-Mates!

[Luli]

However, I did get some bad news about David's god-daughter, little Emma Robson (aged 4) - she had her chest opened last week as they removed tumours from her lungs. Her parents, Stephen and Lianne (and baby brother, Jack) are 'optimistic'. So am I.

She's so little!! I'm sending strong healing vibes her way and hope she gets better soon!:smile2:

((((((Emma Robson & Family))))))

[Kim L.]

Hi


I did get some bad news about David's god-daughter, little Emma Robson (aged 4) - she had her chest opened last week as they removed tumours from her lungs. Her parents, Stephen and Lianne (and baby brother, Jack) are 'optimistic'. So am I.

Large Irish coffee please, plus a shade grown, free trade CFC for Pat.

Long days and pleasant nights

Welcome back, John.
(((((Emma)))))

[Lepplady]

Thanks for the welcomes back. My trip was wonderful and heartbreaking.
It was a cool drink of water to a tired old soul to go to the beach and see everybody that I haven't seen in years. It was pure salvation to totter up and down the beach at sunrise and sunset, picking up worthless little shards of shells to glue onto some silly project later as a momento of the trip. And it was a delight to see my daughter (grown at 20) splash around in the ocean. She's never seen one before, much less jumped in.
My mother, however, doesn't have a whole lot of time left. We could tell by looking at her, and most of all, we could tell that she knew. Still, she wore a genuinely happy smile. One I'll never forget. She tottered up and down the beach too, with a couple of us supporting her under each arm despite her efforts to wave us away. This was the beach where she frolicked so carelessly (and effortlessly) as a child, and we could see all those happy summers dancing in her eyes as she scanned the surf and scrunched her toes in the sand.
It might be the last time I see her alive, and I'm having a very hard time dealing with that. I go about my day to day business here, grumbling off to my day job and wrestling with the last few pages of the final edit of my book that seem so endless. I've been on the last few days for weeks. Maybe months. Always finding some paragraph that I'm convinced is crap and rewriting that, only to find that it impacts on another paragraph which has suddenly become crap as well. It's going to reach the point where I either let it go as is or decide to never publish it. That and all the other tasks and demands of day to day living, and all the while, my mother might be dying. If I could afford to go and be with her for these final weeks, I would. But mortgage companies care nothing of personal hardship. They don't care who lives or dies, they only care who pays the bills.
Any day, I could get the call that tells me to take the black suit out of the back of the closet and dust it off, and that's pretty hard to deal with.
I'm trying not to focus on that. I'm trying to remember the good things there are to remember, and hold onto that. It's not easy, but it helps.

For those who might be trying to make some hard decisions about your life, consider this:
Where do you want to be five years from now? Ten?
Do you want to still be in the same situation you're in now? (I know I don't.)
Life's too short to spend years wondering what you want. If the situation you're in sucks, either change it or get out of it.
My best to all, and as always,
**HUGGLES** to all Tet-mates, in need or not

[Moderator]

(((Lepplady)))

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Thankee for sharing that, Lepplady, very moving!

And about your book, I seem to remember Sai King saying words to the effect of 'No work of art is ever finished, merely abandoned'.

(((((((((((((((((Lepplady)))))))))))))))))))

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

(((((((((Lepplady)))))))) Keep within your mind only the good times you had with your mom and those that gave her joy. I keep you and your mom in prayers.

[Kim L.]

(((((Lepplady))))

AWSS. Keeping you & your mom in my prayers.

[Luli]

(((((((Lepplady))))))

AWSS

[dragafari]

Lepplady, even though u can think it's the last time u could see your mother, think of it as the best time of all and be happy about that. Anyway, we all will need the deserved rest after the journey of life. But the good news are that we all will be jamming together singing a happy song at the end of this road... so, don't u feel sad, cause in this universe all is a wheel. So let it turn till we all get together again. Blessings!

[Volic]

Hello to all!

Spidey, are we having this wonderful party right now?:smile2:

Sending my prayers to Shasta and her dad, Lepplady and her family, Poisonbat, Brownmouse, Papawolf, Motherwolf and all people who are in need!

[brownmouse]

Oh, Lepplady, how sad. It must have been so hard to leave. But what a great thing to have had that time with her. My mother has Alzheimer's (early stages) and I am just now coming to terms with the fact that my parents aren't immortal (I'm 36-almost 37). It scares the crap out of me. Though I live very independently from them and am a big girl and all when I think about that it floors me. I have to keep reminding myself that , as trite as it sounds, that is the cycle of life. That there are forces greater than me that make the rules. And, hopefully, they know what they are doing. Prayers to you and your Mom and family are being sent your way.

[mstay]

((((((((((Lepplady))))))))))

[Shasta]

((((Brownmouse and family))))

((((Lepplady and family))))

It's so great to know we all have a support system here!

[brownmouse]

Blackthorne


Ya wanna get over a loser Brownmouse? Forgive me for overhearing part of your conversation, but ya wanna get over a loser? Find someone who's NOT ONE!

WTF?

Did you even read my post? This was not 'my guy'- not someone I looked for but a man who my husband and I ended up living next to and who we knew needed help so we tried. At least I can say that. I will never, ever, let a person in need go away from me unaided. Even if it is simply a 'I'm here if you need me' or a phone call to social services, or just a smile and prayers.



Everyone else,
thank you for the kind words. those little posts with warm words really help. i feel much better today. tying to get off my crazy pills isn't helping but it's something I'm determined to do (for a myriad of reasons)

[Raven4404]

It's been so long since I'v been here it took me almost two hours to catch up on everything.

Papawolf your courage and love is inspiring.

Poisonbat being a recovering alcoholic myself I understand your husband's pain. My son is now sixteen and has lately taken to "reminding" me of his childhood, but my husband is a wonderful balance, telling me that even though I have made mistakes it's not ok for him to do certain things and it is ok for me to punish him, talk to him or point out his "disillusion" (if that is the right word). So try to stray strong you are a rock in white rapids water to your husband.

Shasta wonderful news about Grandpa!

Welcome sundrop the mountain dew cake was awesome!

Happy Summer Solstice

I brought some iced green tea and some wooonderful reese's cups ice cream if anyone is interested.

((((((((((EVERYONE IN NEED)))))))))

[LOTUS]

Lepplady,what you wrote brought tears to my eyes.Hope you'll be fine.

(((((((Lepplady))))))

(((((Emma)))))

((((Brownmouse))))

Sending good vibes to all of you.

I need to take a break,so I am going dancing tonight.A friend of mine is celebrating her birthday,so we should rock!:biggrin2:

[smjohn]

And um, suicide is gay.

You'd be better off running into all your friends lives, and sticking vegetables in their orifices, and shouting hateful obsceneties in their faces, and then leaving the state, never to talk to them again.

Then at least, they'd have a reason to not bother missing you.

Yeah, life is hard. But so is the struggle to live some of us need to face. Mary wouldn't have let her son die. If it was within her power, she would have never lost him. And it might have been, for all the stories we read man has written, including all those he changed the story for, just to make himself look better.

Suicide is an option for everyone. Another shrink told me that once. They get a red flag from people who say they never considered suicide. Immediate red flag. It's an option for everyone, believe it or not. And I'm assuming you're just letting off steam, but...

Watch the Stephen King movie to 1408. Or maybe a hellraiser movie. The ones where they go around in a painful circle for eternity. Get used to pain before you consider suicide too hard. The place where you go after, is suffering. There's no mistake about why it's known you suffer eternally if you commit suicide.

Or whatever. Maybe I'm on a different page. Or I've read a book you haven't. But suicide rapes everyone you love, by your own hand.

It might sound cleshe, but you probably know the saying already. When you're on the bottom, there's no where to go but up.

If you created offspring, they are your initial responsibility, no matter what. Some loser that helped you create those offspring are not your responsibility, unless by you helping them helps everyone all around. And usually, people that are in the situation your man seems to be in, aren't looking out for anything but themselves.

Ugh. Whatever. We're all adults. Sorry for wasting your ear.

Maybe you should find another 'shrink' and learn the proper way to express empathy. Also, maybe read an entire post and comprehend what is being said before running off at the fingers and embarrassing yourself and offending others. Just in my ever so humble opinion.

[LadyPain]

Happy Solstice Everyone!

It's a beautiful day here today. I can't believe they were still predicting rain. It poured yesterday, but if that was the trade-off for today, then it was worth it.

(((Lepplady))) Extra hugs coming your way. Sometimes you just need a little extra caring in your life. Take care of yourself, too. I hope you can find some peace in the middle of this storm you are weathering.

I just finished walking the dog, feeling like a bit of a weirdo, as usual, because I have to wear a sun hat and a long sleeve shirt. Hell, my husband was givin' me hell because I didn't have socks on in my sandals. (Hello! I just did Jackson Pollock style nails last night... not going to cover 'em with frickin' SOCKS!)

I hate trying to be good with the lupus. It's so frustrating when I want to go in the sun. I crave the warm kiss on my skin. It's something most folks take for granted. I know I have to be good. If I am, I have a better chance of growing old. If I'm not? Well, I try not to think TOO much about that. Too much to do in this life.

I think I will just grab myself a Coke and check out some other posts...

[Kim L.]

((((Brownmouse and family))))

((((Lepplady and family))))

It's so great to know we all have a support system here!

You say true, Shasta.

[Kim L.]

It's been so long since I'v been here it took me almost two hours to catch up on everything.

Poisonbat being a recovering alcoholic myself I understand your husband's pain. My son is now sixteen and has lately taken to "reminding" me of his childhood, but my husband is a wonderful balance, telling me that even though I have made mistakes it's not ok for him to do certain things and it is ok for me to punish him, talk to him or point out his "disillusion" (if that is the right word). So try to stray strong you are a rock in white rapids water to your husband.


I brought some iced green tea and some wooonderful reese's cups ice cream if anyone is interested.

((((((((((EVERYONE IN NEED)))))))))


(((((Raven4404))))) Welcome back! Heading off to the Reese's cups icecream cups now--it's 100 degrees outside. I love summer.

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Happy Summer Solstice Friends!

((((((Lepplady))))))

((((((Brownmouse))))))

I can't even find the words....but as always my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Raven4404 I would love some of that green iced tea. I'm going to head out on to the patio to enjoy the sun..

[Luli]

Have a nice weekend everybody!

Here's a fresh 'Aardbeienvlaai' for all who want something delicious to eat with a nice cup of coffee or tea!! Help yourselves!:love:

http://www.bakkerijoudewesselink.nl/images/specialiteiten/aardbeien-royaal-vlaai.jpg

[Charms7]

Maybe you should find another 'shrink' and learn the proper way to express empathy. Also, maybe read an entire post and comprehend what is being said before running off at the fingers and embarrassing yourself and offending others. Just in my ever so humble opinion.

You say true, smjohn.

[Charms7]

Have a nice weekend everybody!

Here's a fresh 'Aardbeienvlaai' for all who want something delicious to eat with a nice cup of coffee or tea!! Help yourselves!:love:

http://www.bakkerijoudewesselink.nl/images/specialiteiten/aardbeien-royaal-vlaai.jpg

Yum, Luli. Thankee big, big! Oh, no. Would you look at that? My butt just got bigger! No matter, it was worth it!

I hope everyone's weekend was wonderful!

(((((Tet-Mates)))))

[JohnDalglish]

Maybe you should find another 'shrink' and learn the proper way to express empathy. Also, maybe read an entire post and comprehend what is being said before running off at the fingers and embarrassing yourself and offending others. Just in my ever so humble opinion.

Hi

AWsmjS.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Kim L.]

Have a nice weekend everybody!

Here's a fresh 'Aardbeienvlaai' for all who want something delicious to eat with a nice cup of coffee or tea!! Help yourselves!:love:

http://www.bakkerijoudewesselink.nl/images/specialiteiten/aardbeien-royaal-vlaai.jpg

Oooh, thank you, Luli. You know what they say, "if you come to a fork in the road, take it because there may be cake."

[Kim L.]

Good Morning and Happy Monday, Everyone!!
Good vibes and healing hugs to all who need it, including loved ones and friends.
Saw the pics of the people up at Stonehenge for the summer solstice--the poor things looked so cold, bundled up in their jackets. So I'm sending some of our California sunshine and warmth (blistering heat would be more accurate LOL) out to all of you chilly folks out there. Don't worry, no fire is involved, although the state smells like smoke up and down the highways--lightning-strike fires in the Delta over the weekend.
Stay safe! Happy summer!

[LadyPain]

What a weekend. What a waste of time! I couldn't even finish my shift on Friday night. I came down with some kind of a gnarly virus and just about passed out at work. I've had a really rough time, but I am bouncing back now. Part timex and part mule, remember? The short story is that I have just missed a whole work cycle and it's going to hurt the paycheck.

I did get caught up on my movie viewing though. I even watched a realllllly old Vincent Price movie. I have three more of his to go. Old-fashioned classic horror. Kewl. Some time ago I lucked out and found the 4-movie set for a whole $3.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

I hope everyone had a good weekend, and has an equally fine week. All good here, except for watching the world turned upside down by strange weather.

(((((((((((((((((The Phillippines))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((Emma Robson)))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Large Irish coffee please, and a free trade etc. CFC for mi compadre.

Long days and pleasant nights

[poisonbat]

A big thank you to all, and ((((brownmouse)))) My computer BSODed ( blue screen of death ) and passed on into computer heaven on Thursday. That is why I wasn't sippin' tea and coffee with you all. I am on a back up computer now and until all the parts get here so my son can build me another one. It is a tiny thing that doesn't do much, but it gets me on the interweb and for that I am truly greatful. Black Thorn, shame on you! You should think about what you are saying before spilling hurtful things onto your posts. Papawolf, I hope everything continues to pick up for you, I am sure you will make the right choices . Hugs to all! :bat:

[poisonbat]

Some jerk called me at a quarter of five this morning and woke me up. But instead of saying I am sorry I called the wrong number, they just hung up. I called them back and left them a message saying how rude they were to call and obviously wake me up and not say that they were sorry and that they were a coward. If I call and get the wrong number, it happens, I always say that I am sorry. What is wrong with people? :bat:

[poisonbat]

Good Morning and Happy Monday, Everyone!!
Good vibes and healing hugs to all who need it, including loved ones and friends.
Saw the pics of the people up at Stonehenge for the summer solstice--the poor things looked so cold, bundled up in their jackets. So I'm sending some of our California sunshine and warmth (blistering heat would be more accurate LOL) out to all of you chilly folks out there. Don't worry, no fire is involved, although the state smells like smoke up and down the highways--lightning-strike fires in the Delta over the weekend.
Stay safe! Happy summer!

I would be willing to send some So. Cal. sunshine to anyone who wants it, we have way too much right now, 109* yesterday. :bat: Sorry Kim about the smoke, I know all too well how that is. I can't believe that So. Cal. isn't burning yet. I have been thinking about you Kim with all of your fires, I am glad that you are safe! Hugs poisonbat

[dragafari]

Good morning everyone!

It's monday again! Hey wake up! wake up! and of course, drink your coffee.

And I want mine, NOW! hahaha!

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll267/sskkaa/coffee.jpg

[Spideyman]

God morning to all. Hope your weekend was good and all are safe.

Mother Nature still has not taken her chill pills!

Sunshine here this morning.

Herbal tea and bean bag central. Come join me.

(((( All Tet- Mates in need and their families too))))))

[Cowboy]

Good morning folks! Iced Green Tea is sounding very good to me this morning. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

Seize the day! And if you can't, hold on until tomorrow.

[brownmouse]

Good morning! It's a lovely day in Ohio, at least for now- showers possible later. Just stopping in for a quick muffin and a "hi y'all!'.:smile2:

[Volic]

Hello to all!

I hope the weekend went well for you!:smile2:

[Kim L.]

Hi,


(((((((((((((((((The Phillippines))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((Emma Robson)))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Long days and pleasant nights

AWJS.

(((((Emma Robson)))))

(((((Filipinos and their beautiful country)))))

[dragafari]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

I hope everyone had a good weekend, and has an equally fine week. All good here, except for watching the world turned upside down by strange weather.

(((((((((((((((((The Phillippines))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((Emma Robson)))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Large Irish coffee please, and a free trade etc. CFC for mi compadre.

Long days and pleasant nights

Sorry if I'm bothering my dear friend, but if you are talking about Pat, she is your "comadre" ("compadre" is a male friend) or even better your "amiga", "pretendiente" or "novia" hahahaha! Hey! you will have to learn a little of spanish to go to Mexico. :biggrin2::grinning::smile2:

[Patricia A]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

I hope everyone had a good weekend, and has an equally fine week. All good here, except for watching the world turned upside down by strange weather.

(((((((((((((((((The Phillippines))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((Emma Robson)))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Large Irish coffee please, and a free trade etc. CFC for mi compadre.

Long days and pleasant nights

Gracias amigo! Much appreciated this morning.

[Kim L.]

I would be willing to send some So. Cal. sunshine to anyone who wants it, we have way too much right now, 109* yesterday. :bat: Sorry Kim about the smoke, I know all too well how that is. I can't believe that So. Cal. isn't burning yet. I have been thinking about you Kim with all of your fires, I am glad that you are safe! Hugs poisonbat

Thanks, poisonbat. The air was a disconcerting shade of blue-gray on the drive in to work today, NOT good for people who have asthma or COPD. I saw how bad the temps were down your way, ouch! Doesn't it make you just want to leave it all behind and run down to the ocean?

[Luli]

Yum, Luli. Thankee big, big! Oh, no. Would you look at that? My butt just got bigger! No matter, it was worth it!

I hope everyone's weekend was wonderful!

(((((Tet-Mates)))))


:rofl::rofl:

[Luli]

Oooh, thank you, Luli. You know what they say, "if you come to a fork in the road, take it because there may be cake."

:biggrin2:I haven't heard that one before, but it's a good one!

[Anni M]

Good Morning, Tet-Mates. I need a diet Coke and a sunny spot! STAT!
:tongue:

Hope everyone had a good weekend! :smile2:

[skimom]

Good morning everyone! How about some pancakes and free-trade Ethiopian java? My two-year-old woke me up at 6 am demanding pancakes, so here we are! Now I know why I had the other kids at a much younger age (mine, not theirs)-I'm asleep on my chair:biggrin2:.

(((everyone here)))

[LadyPain]

Some jerk called me at a quarter of five this morning and woke me up. But instead of saying I am sorry I called the wrong number, they just hung up. I called them back and left them a message saying how rude they were to call and obviously wake me up and not say that they were sorry and that they were a coward. If I call and get the wrong number, it happens, I always say that I am sorry. What is wrong with people? :bat:

Good for you! I would have let 'em have it between the eyes as well. :biggrin2:

[Lepplady]

Good morning all.
Just running through for some coffee on my way to work. Huggles all around!

[MadamMack]

Have a great week everybody . . . .

[MadamMack]

Maybe you should find another 'shrink' and learn the proper way to express empathy. Also, maybe read an entire post and comprehend what is being said before running off at the fingers and embarrassing yourself and offending others. Just in my ever so humble opinion.

Very well said . . .

[poisonbat]

Thanks, poisonbat. The air was a disconcerting shade of blue-gray on the drive in to work today, NOT good for people who have asthma or COPD. I saw how bad the temps were down your way, ouch! Doesn't it make you just want to leave it all behind and run down to the ocean?

That's funny, it is exactly what we did this weekend. Us and about 100,000 other people. I am the proud owner of a new sunburn to prove it. It was 89* at the beach! :bat:

[LadyPain]

Busy day today! I have lots to catch up on. I need to prepare to make more soap (can't sell it if I don't have it in stock -- some folks are scent-loyal) and hopefully make it today. If not, Wednesday is still open. :smile2:

I am feeling soooo much better today. It'll be a couple of days to get my energy back, but it feels soooo good to have my life back.

The morning is starting cool here. It does promise to heat up later on... My kind of day! Me and my CD player will be enjoying it from the comfort of my kitchen where I plan to do some real cooking.

[LadyPain]

Chit. Forgot to say what I was grabbing to drink from this lovely Cantina of ours... *dopey grin*

I'm in a tea mood at the moment. Darjeeling will do for now. I'll move onto a different kind as the day progresses.

Have a great day all!

:blush:

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Pancakes!? Yes please!

It's almost Stampede time here and let me tell you, free pancake breakfasts all over the city for 10 days, so obviously I need to get some practice in.

I had a wonderful weekend, enjoyed the sun (a little too much, had to bring out the aloe vera gel) I hope all Tet-Mates had a great few days as well.

I would love a glass of O.J. to go with my pancakes...you can find me out on the Patio with Anni M.

[Kim L.]

What a weekend. What a waste of time! I couldn't even finish my shift on Friday night. I came down with some kind of a gnarly virus and just about passed out at work. I've had a really rough time, but I am bouncing back now. Part timex and part mule, remember? The short story is that I have just missed a whole work cycle and it's going to hurt the paycheck.


Hope you're feeling better now, LadyPain.

[brownmouse]

Thanks, poisonbat. The air was a disconcerting shade of blue-gray on the drive in to work today, NOT good for people who have asthma or COPD. I saw how bad the temps were down your way, ouch! Doesn't it make you just want to leave it all behind and run down to the ocean?

I just heard that Watsonville Ca. was burning up a bit- I live in Watsonville for ,almost exactly, 1 year. Do you know if that is true? There will be a lot of roasted strwberries that's for sure if it is.

So sorry to here you have fires by you. That would be horrible with asthma. Be careful!!

[LadyPain]

Hope you're feeling better now, LadyPain.

Just a little stuffed up and no singing voice, but otherwise, I'm feelin' just ducky, thank you!

:smile2:

[Kim L.]

I just heard that Watsonville Ca. was burning up a bit- I live in Watsonville for ,almost exactly, 1 year. Do you know if that is true? There will be a lot of roasted strwberries that's for sure if it is.

So sorry to here you have fires by you. That would be horrible with asthma. Be careful!!

Hi brownmouse,
The fire near Watsonville has been contained for the most part, but a number of homes burned and people were evacuated. At last count, 75 fires were burning in the state. I don't have asthma, fortunately, but thankee for your concern. I'm going to try taking my lunchtime walk, the air doesn't look so bad right now.

[Cowboy]

Pancakes!? Yes please!

It's almost Stampede time here and let me tell you, free pancake breakfasts all over the city for 10 days, so obviously I need to get some practice in.

I had a wonderful weekend, enjoyed the sun (a little too much, had to bring out the aloe vera gel) I hope all Tet-Mates had a great few days as well.

I would love a glass of O.J. to go with my pancakes...you can find me out on the Patio with Anni M.

It is a goal of mine to make it to the Stampede some day! I hear it is pretty awesome. Have you had Pancakes on the streets of Cheyenne during Frontier Days??? They are the best.

[papawolf0401]

*Sniffles and then Papa Wolf walks into the Cantina. He is limping a bit due to his left hip. He walks in as far as he can before flopping down beside a random person.*
Hiya brownmouse, howdy cowboy... hi'ya all tet mates. I feel like I am getting sick and I have no clue what my hip is doing. I haven't had a bad flare up in a few years now. I don't understand why the doctors cannot find out what is wrong with my hip. Though being in a bus accident, or any accident, forever changes your body. I hope every one had a good week end. I will be busy this week with dental and finishing my first course. So, I will try my best to pop in and say hi at least.

Laters,
Wolf

[Spideyman]

Just stopping in for my afternoon pick me up.

Kim be safe in those fires and poor air quality.

Lady Pain hope you are felling better.

Lepplady good to see you. Anni take good care:smile2:

I see you peeking in Cola.


Off to finish some chores and call in an order to re stock the critter supplies out back of the Cantina.

have a good evening all.:smile2:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Hope all are safe and well. Large hot coffee, please and one of those yummy little ice cream sandwiches to go with it.
So I'm out for my lunchtime walk yesterday, trying not to inhale the smoky air, and spy a cigarette smoldering in the grass! It's not like we have over 800 fires burning in the state or anything :glare:

[Cowboy]

Good morning Tet Mates! Hope everyone is doing well, Red Bull please......aaagghhhh, that hits the spot.....thank you.

Have a great day folks!

[Volic]

A good morning to all of you!!!
http://th215.photobucket.com/albums/cc263/ladyblue68/th_MORNING.gif

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all.

May all be well and safe.

The animal feed order came last night and has been sorted. Fresh hay for the critters out back. Treats and toys for the furryones. A cave bed for Buckhweat too.

http://jaroschbakery.com/g/04-pastries.jpg

Some pastries to enjoy- calorie free.



((((((( All Tet-Mates in need and their families too))))))

[Kim L.]

I'm giving a Powerpoint presentation to another department today--please wish me luck! Forgot to make copies--arrrgh.

[Spideyman]

I'm giving a Powerpoint presentation to another department today--please wish me luck! Forgot to make copies--arrrgh.



Good luck Kim:smile2::smile2:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Good luck, Kim (you won't need it).

((((((((((((((((((((((((All in need or not))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Large Irish coffee please, and a free trade etc CFC por mi novia

Long days and pleasant nights

[poisonbat]

I'm giving a Powerpoint presentation to another department today--please wish me luck! Forgot to make copies--arrrgh.

Lots of Luck to you, sending good lucky vibes your way. :bat:

[SusanNorton]

Good luck, Kim! I hate public speaking. :eek2:

We're back from Destin - had a wonderful time. We were supposed to go at the beginning of the month, but swapped weeks with another region (this trip was tied in with a business meeting for my husband's company).

I didn't worry too much about the size of my butt at the pool - it's always easy to find someone bigger than I am, which is a comfort. :devil:

I was reading posts from the days I was gone, and it seems like a lot of you are going through tough times right now.

(((( Cantina mates in need ))))

[Patricia A]

I'm giving a Powerpoint presentation to another department today--please wish me luck! Forgot to make copies--arrrgh.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/ninjablog/ag/goodluckkitty.jpg
Good Luck Kim, you can do it!

[brownmouse]

Good morning to all

http://jaroschbakery.com/g/04-pastries.jpg

Some pastries to enjoy- calorie free.



((((((( All Tet-Mates in need and their families too))))))

Well, since they ARE calorie free, don't mind if I do.:smile2:

Poor Papawolf, I'm a firm believer that if the spirit is hurting thus does the body, perhaps your hip is feeling your struggles.

Good luck Kim. :smile2:

Welcome Home , Susan.:smile2:

And good morning to all!-me and my chica just woke up!! but it is still morning for 8 more minutes. We are on our lazy summer schedule.:sleepy: I am in desperate need for a big cup of coffee, skim milk, sweetner, please!THANKS.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Having a few drinks chez moi to celebrate my daughter's (Lisa) 23rd birthday.

Funny how you can always remember exactly what you were doing on that day, isn't it? LOL

I was pacing a lot personally.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Volic]

Kim, good luck to you!!!:smile2:
Spidey, if you say that the treats are calorie free, then I am running to taste them!:biggrin2: