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

[sunshinedaisies]

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

That's sweet Nelz - and I agree with you. Unless you have depression, it is so hard to understand what it is like - so many people think you should just "pull up your socks and get on with it" - if ONLY it were that easy. I too, am on Celexa and still have my ups and downs although I am way better than before I started taking it. But I think it is great that you are so understanding of your wife's situation - it makes SO much difference!

Hugs, sun X

[not quite a swan]

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

Tad sort of fed up tonight...any corn chips or hobnobs going spare

[rubywillow]

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

Geez, guys!! Do you miss EVERYTHING!?!?!? MIL was camped outside my bedroom door the entire time I was at the cabin, all 12 hours. She doesn't sleep. But she snores when she's doing it. She didn't want to stay at daughters, and after 6 hours of 6 Y/O birthday hell there, who could blame her?? I waited out all the late parents picking up their rude spawn who'd lost everything from their shoes to their goody bags to their underwear (?), and then ANOTHER set of parents showed up and proceeded to interject themselves into every conversation MIL and I tried to have with our kids about some important things, even some legal land issues we wanted to discuss. Have to say MIL made me proud when she told Tip and her Hubs she wanted to speak to them privately and took them into a room and shut the door. Did the people take the hint? NO!!!! They wanted to talk to me. By then I was maniacally homicidal, so I started collecting trash. With no one to intrude on, they left. Oh, and their son kept saying 'Can I stay? Can I have a play date now? I need a bag of chips. Wait, I want more birthday cake.' Where did we fail this generation on manners? When Jack started opening his presents, I was helping keep them back for about 3 seconds, then it was like a mob after the superbowl!! Every gift with a million pieces was ripped open and scattered to the wind. It got sorta funny b/c Jack and AB were almost forced backwards into the fireplace. Those tiny tyrants moved the furniture they were sitting on! Thank God these things don't happen but once a year per child.
Then started another drive with MIL to the cabin, and the search for food (this was AFTER the normally 1.25 hour drive to daughters. I won't go there. Many more adventures when we got to cabin, but I finally gave up and retreated, only to have terrible leg spasms throughout the night. When I walked out this morning, she's dressed, sitting outside my door, with her bags.
I am home now. Will need therapy. I left Tink overnight here, and she needs therapy too. And a bath. If you ever hear that Tink and I are on a clock tower with a high-powered rifle, you'll know I've had a similar weekend. Oh, and forgot to tell you I spent an hour alone entertaining DAUGHTER'S MIL.
T, that WOULD have been a good one if I'd been alone. Hope you're feeling better.
SOS, you have to keep posting all the time. All the others talk about you and say you're not here because you're pole dancing down at the local Elk's Club. I stick up for you! :H You'll be ready one day for that baby, won't you, sugar!?
G, daughter has the same degree your daughter is going for, but she branched to midwifery. It is a wonderful profession, and takes commitment, and you have EVERY right to be proud. I am, and don't give a rat's patutty what anyone else thinks about her going for her dream and being a great person. We've had the same issues you mentioned. Now get well.
Fen, after last week, I REALLY thought you'd read better to try and one-liner best me! Don't worry. We'll BOTH get plenty more chances, and I LOVE it!!
Sun, hope the dogs are becoming the gruesome-twosome, concocting best-buddy schemes to keep you jumping. Can't wait to hear about their adventures.
Mish, I wondered about the cycad too. Wish we could change our timezones, love.
Bird, you were in the perfect (?) situation for drinking, you know. Tired, stressed, no sleep, travel, TEENAGERS!, and the time of year. It's hard, and we have to constantly work on all our stressors. But I KNOW I couldn't do what you have recently. Be well, friend.
MB, same with you. Great (?) about the driving test. That's a real double-edged sword for parents, isn't it?
Grate, after I set fire to my kitchen so I can clean it, I'll get you're book ready to return. Thought about you when I set out another 50 or so bulbs at the cabin before leaving at 10 AM.
Swanny, come out, come out where ever you are! :H
Now Biz. Tsk, tsk. Do you think we are fair-weather friends. Do you remember that I told you I was afraid after all the emotions of the revelations, this was going to be emotionally a roller-coaster? I've read it's like experiencing the event again. I'll PM you, but you obviously know AL doesn't provide what you need. Hang on, dear heart. Don't let this woman tear your family apart again. Let the court system deal with her, and stay as far away from it as you can. Going through it again won't change anything, will it. Focus on all the good you have, nurture that and your family. I know I've never been there, but I don't want you to lose more now. Come here, anytime (not advisable when you've been drinking, you know), but afterwards, before. You have people who care here, and just want to help with your pain. :hug:
Later guys.

[rubywillow]

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

OH! And my buddy Tony. I never forget you, and miss you when you're not here, buddy.

[mama bear]

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

Ruby...I am exhausted after that post of yours. I DO miss my boys being little, but I DO NOT miss birthday parties!!
Georgie...I have been on snti-depressant for 25 years...Paxil works best for me...they really do help. AL only worsens depression, but I am sure you know that.
Nelz, you get best husband of the year award for that sweet post.
Kelly - please let us know you feel better....you too Vicks. Those rumors about you pole dancing are getting vicious!!
it is GORGEOUS here today...I would rather be outside playing with Sunni's pups and chasing Fen around the yard, but I am stuck here for a few more hours.

[rubywillow]

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

Another hoard descended on me for 20 VERY expensive minutes. Today is MAD's BD. 15. Kill me, please. And Hubs and I only had 2 kids. This family thing is exponential. Tay and JC wanted my car to take her shopping with her BD money. Tough. Last time my full tank, which still aafter 16 years gets over 21 MPG had the 'idiot' gas light on. Walking won't kill 'em yet.
I took Jack, besides cash for the great new BB goal, a HUGE, metal dumptruck. All his other gifts were battery-powered, plastic, missile firing, or loud. Did my heart good when my boy walked away from the chaos holding the big truck, studying all it's features. No parts, it's only child-powered. Bought it last Feb for $9.00, regular $30, and stashed it away. Unless someone drives over it, it will still be there next year. They want a 4-wheel motorcycle for Christmas. Now THAT's a nightmare I'm not going toward.
ATL, hope you're feeling better. Yes, they are fun, one on one. But have you ever noticed how someone else's kid makes you consider sterilization after about 5 minutes??
I've double-locked my doors, turned off the lights. Do ya'll think it will fool them??? JC even looked at me like 'SAVE ME!'

[mama bear]

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

We had a big,yellow metal dumptrcuk that lasted for years.......Mimzey, I just had a sweet flashback, thanks to you!!
I am at work and one of my punk, unsupervised kids left the water running in the men's bathroom and had the sink plugged....I just happened to walk in to check on toilet paper supplies and found it just as it was about to overflow...
probably the same one I just chased off the maintenance shed roof.....I think Mommy needs some scary eviction-sounding paperwork....muah ha ha ha (evil laugh)

[mama bear]

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

Hiya Swannie...what's wrong??
Off to Grndma's for Sunday dinner

[bizman]

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

Thank you one and all it was heart warming to see how much all of you care!!! Lisa and I went out last night and drank but we talked for first time in three weeks we were in a place where we always go and you know they know our names and what is gong on. The owner saw what was going on and told the waitress to leave us alone and he would bring a drinks and food slowly we sat for two hours talking heart to heart about family and controlling them we ate well, we cryed laughted and finly got a good nights sleep. It is nice to have a tavern to go where people respect you and work with you. So I feel better today and tomorrow will be another day. Lots of love to all Michael

[mama bear]

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

Michel...love and hugs and strength friend!!

[rubywillow]

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

Gosh, Biz. I feel better just reading about your evening. Exactly what you need, time with those you love, and ignoring (or in my case, setting fire to! :H) those you don't. You and Lisa will beat this, by being in a great loving family, and keeping the good memories alive. You're a rock, Michael. And as a woman (ask the others here), that's the biggest thing in the universe for your family right now. All of them. We're here, sweetie.

[rubywillow]

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

I don't know where the rest of you are today, but MB and I have run a pretty good ship here, with the help of our Captain Biz!! I am still feeling like shooting the next creature that crosses my path and talks, but that's to be expected after ATL traffic (right, those who've experienced it?) in my MIL-child birthday state of mind. You'll all show up once I crawl off to my den.
Hubs called. Think he's afraid to come home now. I know there are more members of this family, but they hide better than me.
I've been getting messages from Bro's son, and it's kind of ironic, given things with his dad, my sis, and me. From his sister too. They've told me how much they miss me, and I've been helping my nephew with an important college paper he's doing on my Daddy and his war years. I am the only one who has the memories, and he told me they will make his paper. OF COURSE, I've been glad to share them. They're our family pride, and 4 years from Daddy's life no one else on earth remembers. Some things are just never about money and control, are they? My new great neice should be born this week, and what a wonderful reminder of what family is about. I'll keep ya'll posted. Sue, quote me a price on that BEAUTIFUL work of art you've done. (Stay out of it T. You don't get a commission!!))

[Georgie]

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

Thanx all, Nelz you are too sweet. I am new to this whole medication game , I just know I can't go on anything that will make me fatter. Ruby, glad you are home. My cold is kick'n my ass! But I do believe the poison ivy in private places is running a close second! Well off to take some Nyquil and hit the hay. If work was not going to be so crazy tomorrow I might have considered calling out but i can't do that to my girls. So I bid you all a good night. XO. Gona

[tlrgs]

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

bizman;1212013 wrote: Thank you one and all it was heart warming to see how much all of you care!!! Lisa and I went out last night and drank but we talked for first time in three weeks we were in a place where we always go and you know they know our names and what is gong on. The owner saw what was going on and told the waitress to leave us alone and he would bring a drinks and food slowly we sat for two hours talking heart to heart about family and controlling them we ate well, we cryed laughted and finly got a good nights sleep. It is nice to have a tavern to go where people respect you and work with you. So I feel better today and tomorrow will be another day. Lots of love to all Michael

amen buddy sending you loving hugs my dear friend hang in there and we will always be here for you

[Grateful]

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

Rubes...don't worry about the book...that's not why I called you yesterday when you could't hear me 'cause you were on the interstate...i just wanted to hear your soothing voice. Sorry, I shouldn't be typing now because the "knockout'pill I took for my headache is starting to work....too many typoes. So I will go for now. Have a great week dear friends.