The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

[Grateful]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Fen...that probably is for the best for now. It sounds like she is doing much better though and that's what is important...I hope you will be able to get some rest in the coming days.

Ruby..thank you for taking time to talk to us even when you are feeling down yourself. You are such a loving, caring, giving person who always thinks of others first. I hope that you will have the day to yourself tomorrow so that you can recharge.:l

[tlrgs]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

sending love and prayers out to one and all ..hang in there everyone ...
well have an awesome hump day one and all

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Rubes-- thinking of you-- so tough to have a loss even if the person is older. Fen--I think your mom will get some good care and please be ind to yourself while she is there-- you are a great kid and she should be so proud.

Hang in ya'll-- hubs is taking son to school so I can sleep in-- yea!

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Thanks, ATL...
Yay, you get to sleep in! A much deserved break. :h

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Up to the bed now- I am 30 days today and you ALL are my heros-- I could not have done it without you all taking this gal you do not know under your wing-- if my hubs had gone in the past and I had had to face the hens I might have had a bottle of wine a night when he was gone and felt like crap. Now when I lose my temper I know it is just because I am my old short tempered self -- not because of the booze (hee)!

One day I will tell you each what you have meant to me-- but I will say-- Ruby--without you reaching out to a fellow southerner-- I might have left the boards for good-- but just like me-- you got all up in my business (in a good way as I always do!) and helped save me. I cannot tell you how much that means.

To bed now-- Vicki-- if you get a chance maybe PM me about your son's weight loss -- I am taking all of it as part of my research

[Grateful]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Good morning and Happy Hump Day, friends. ATL-CONGRATS on your 30 days!! You rock and I am proud of you for being AF with everything you face each day. I am glad you stayed here with us and you are right that our dear Ruby is like a mother hen to all of us..even though she is only a bit older than most of us......well, you know Sunny will probably have something to say about that!:H

Rog...you are sounding good these days and I am glad that you are working and I pray that the jobs keep rolling in for you. Hugs to you & Sue.

I was up a little earlier this morning.....stressing about my work. First I am ready to get layed off...now I am doing 2 people's jobs as the other lady I work with broke her ankle and is in a cast for 8 weeks...she can't put any weight on it, bless her heart. (she is 71). She said this has forced her into retirement...and I can't blame her. So, I guess I'll just hang in there until the money runs out OR a miracle happens...like we sell some property to keep the business afloat. But for now-it's just me, and I'm trying to be strong.

I will hopefully check in later.....Ruby: can you take today for YOU????

Love & Hugs to all.

[Mish]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Dear, dear friends, I haven't read back far, but enough to realise you've been having a tough trot. I'm so sad to hear it.
I've been flat out like a lizard drinking, and even though I've not been on the boards, you're always in my thoughts. The weather is turning, and the garden is going crazy. We've had rain this week, so I haven't been out there much, but I'm looking forward to getting stuck into it when it fines up.
Brooke flew out last Wednesday and spent a few days in Germany, then through France and should be in England about now. Then she's off to the States, into Mexico and then home in five weeks. From the sound of things she's having a blast.
I drove down to Capel on Saturday. My poor little Ashe is battling. She's on an anti-psychotic which I hope helps her. I'm going to have Kaysi for a few days over the school holidays, which start this Friday. I've told her the less she talks the longer she can stay.
Mother is still doing ok, but she's still not well enough to have heart surgery.
Dearest family, I love you all so very much.

[Grateful]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Mish...it's so good to hear from you! I'm really glad you check in when you can...everyone LOVES seeing you. Plz forgive me that I'm not sure...are Brooke & Ashe your daughters? Brooke does sound like she is having so much fun and Ashe...I am sorry for whatever she is going thru, bless her heart. How old is Kaysi? Sounds like you & she will be having fun...and I totally understand about the "less talking" thing with kids!:H

You just hang in there sweetie and keep coming back here to your friends no matter what.

Love ya.

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Good Morning Grateful and Mish. Mish - sorry to hear about the drinking - are you trying anything to help you cut down? Who is Ashe? Is she your daughter? then Kaysi would be your grand? That will be fun to have her stay but I agree with Grateful - about the talking - LOL.

Grateful - so sorry to hear you getting stressed, but it must be hard trying to do the work of two!! And yes, Ruby does take care of us all - but then she has had SO MANY years experience - like hundreds!!! ATL - well done on the not drinking - especially hard when you are under stress - go you !! Rog - have a great day won't you.....keep busy! Fen - is your mom coming out of the hospital today? Hopefully she will be able to - hugs to both of you :l:l

I need to get ready for work. Back later everyone.

Hugs, Sun XX

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Good morning, folks.

Mish, it's nice to see you! Glad that Brooke is having a blast, and I'm sorry that Ashe is struggling. :l

Going to fetch mom from the hospital today- and to the skilled nursing facility for a few days.

Hope everybody has a great day!

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

I'm feeling a bit peckish...I wonder if I should sneak into Ninny's food bin, or visit Sun's place?

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Fen, Ninny has become Hub's goat, so I'll pass on the message. Did I mention he likes fried squirrel? Truly, I'm so happy your mom will be in a care place. I was actually aghast when my friend took her mom to an independent living place, but 'Miss Christine' THRIVED there, till the very end. If they're good at their job, it's the best place for the care they need sometime. And she always has you, but you have a life too.
Mish, I've been thinking about you so much. You sound very busy too, and that's good, huh? Our children and grands are always our concerns, no matter how old they get. Glad you've got one out exploring the world (my daughter did the European tour), and hope Ashe's meds help her tremendously. As far a chatting grands OH MY! I have one I trip over with every step, and she's talking the entire time!! Asked my son if she talks in her sleep!! :H
Thank you ATL, but you did this great thing yourself, hon. See what you CAN do! We're proud. And REST a bit now!!
Sun, Maggie is always on my heart too, because I know how much you mean to each other. You are such a great team, and always will be.
Grate, that's tough about the work. But keep plugging, while you try not to stress. Think about what you're worried about: Can you fix it? If the answer's no, then what good is stress and worry? It seems the uncertainty is the worst - when is it over, will it be, etc. And I'm so sorry about your friend's accident. At that age a break is so much worse, so good she retired. TRY not to fret about your trip; give it over to anticipation, happiness. No one knows what will happen tomorrow, right?
T, keep plugging, Bro. It SEEMS to be coming back to you in bits and pieces right now, but work is work, right? And money is money.
Thank you all for your concerns. I am a bit heartsore today, remembering the 50's when I visited my friend's grandparents with her. The farm life, the smells, the delicious memories come back to me. And seeing my oldest friends, as we all age together, is bittersweet.
I'm catching up a bit this morning, then off to inspect a rental, schedule a viewing, and at the end of the day we're going to the first closing on the property. If Hubs is hungy, he'll get food in town tonight. Check back later. Wish all our MIA's would return to the fold.

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

hello precious family....
ATL...I am so proud of you and you inspire me....I make it a week...I crash....I make it 4 days....I crash...so I REALLY am happy for you
Mishy....I am sorry for Ashe.....can you tell us more??? We are all here for you.
Rubes...I can feel your sadness....it's so hard loosing friends and getting older is a bit scary at times...of course you are MUCH older than me....Me and the little skwerl are only 50:H
Sweet Kelly...thanks for your words of encouragement....they mean alot
Sunni....you sure are dashing around as usual.....love you girl
Fen..take care of Momma....I wish I was close to my mom.....
Vicki, how are you feeling???
Have we lost RC forever???
Biz- -I am sorry for all the pain you are going through right now....my sweet father's cancer is in remission..thank heavens
here is my new favorite quote:
Accept responsibility! Things don't get better, you have to get better. Situations do not improve, you improve. Circumstances don't change, you change. Better isn't something you wish for....Better is something you become.

~Myers Barnes

I LOVE THAT...on that note....back to work
ps...kisses to you sweet Rog AND NORA
hope I have not forgotten anyone

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Ruby...I want to see pictures of your Aunt's house...
and I am starting to think Tick Hollow does not exist.............

[Georgie]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Hi all,
Doing a bit of reading and catching up. Ruby sorry for your loss, Mish And MB I can relate, I have slipped back down the hole myself. I am very depressed, when not working I just stay in my PJ's. I have an art retreat coming up and I wish I could say that I was excited but truth is not even that is exciting to me at this point. I usually love this season (fall) but I don't even feel like decorating. My doctor had given me an antidepressant but a side effect is weight gain....No thanks. BFN. Gina