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[12many]

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Luv - I knew I could find your price. But the battle is not lost yet

TIT- Sorry to hear about your bad news, but didn't I read in your other posts that you've beat the big C? You've already proven your metal - that surgery will be a piece of cake for a super woman like you.

Morrison- sure would like to see you post. Hope your doing OK.

Boots - what happened with the fire trucks in yer hood last night?

Beth - you been in your studio lately? Just go out there and sweep the floor and make sure there is a clean bench/table easel. Then you'll wake up tomorrow and hear that call in your head..... Beth.... go create something.

I have a very cool friend who I met when I worked in albuquerque. He bought a place up in the mountains and I worked with him converting the barn into a terrific shop. Practical, but rustic (barn, duh) with plenty of natural light. He put a potbellied stove in there for heat. I'll tell you, if you had no inspiration whatsoever in your heart, but you walked out there on a cold morning with a cup of coffee and sat next to that warm stove and let your eyes and thoughts wander around the shop, by the time you were finished with that cup of coffee you'd be 10 kinds of motivated and dive into something.

I learned over time - it wasn't the first thing that he wanted you to know about himself - that he had run a successful prototype and custom design house for years catering to architects and designers in Manhatten (you know how THEY can be ). The pressure finally made him snap and his therapist told him he HAD to change his life in a major way. So he sold the business, moved to New Mexico and took a job as a machinist (and very importantly, no one's boss) to heal his mind and soul.

I enjoyed being his friend and learned tons from him about machining, design and finding what's fullfilling on your life. He's back east now and back in design, but lower pressure, more fun (he designs museum and show exhibits) married, raising two steps. I get word from time to time about his shop and his work and it keeps me active in my metal work. I really feel like I was blessed to be there during that chapter of his life. Its a very special thing to watch and even help as someone heals their heart and soul. I think one day, we'll all look back on our time here the same way. For now I'm enjoying the journey.

Dear lord, I blather on when I'm sober. Gotta lighten up for pete's sake!

Hey - How do you recycle a condom? You shake the Fuck out of it!!!

Have a GREAT Friday everyone!!

Cheers,
Dave

[bootcampbarbie]

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wow, that is beautiful. more 2 have a fabulous 3 day holiday. and i'm so proud of you for dumping out the booze. yeahh. it is going to be a really great af time for you and af when you return. i am praying for you and us all. have started a dave thread as it is three whole days now. so while you are away will keep that thread alive...... amen sister. you are in good hands. have a loving fun time.
tex so glad you are home and you are safe. i know the surgery part is not what you had in mind but you will be okay and that is what counts. sorry you reached for the booze but you know what you are strong again and that is what matters. i really feel like that day is about over as well. we are of course afing over on the dave thread.;..; so you know af all the way. no white knuckling girly.
luv bug you are so forever cute
birdy just can't wait to see your place and that big expanse of a yard. and all those sculptures of yours.
nibs hope you all had a great bday celebration
magic hope everyone was snuggled up. i know it is chilly there. and yes i can teach you all kinds of tips on gardening. first with the tomatoe patch. ahahahahahahahahaha
cindi you are in my prayrs
and good ol bear well how's it all going over there? you having fun these days? bet you are tinkering away on come cycle you are.

well, no gardening for me but i do feel a bit better. i kept all pills down so far. i did um i think put too much testosterone on yesterday which was probably part of barf city. oh well. but i got through the needle part last nite of some stuff. i feel bad. i have put a bit of fat on the tummy. i didn't feel needle go in. lmao uhoh. well, i bought my way powder and am having myway shake for breaky this morning. with my topa and more pills. then on to tea and then a biz call and wahooooo. i do believe i get out to have an appt. i wrote up my working plan for next week as this week is a do over. phew. promised dogs starting monday they will get a walk each day. and i go get my colonoscopy and stuff luvbug and the rest of tests on monday .wahoooo how exciting for me.
i'm going to go stir crazy. lol i will get my nails done today though as a treat.... and i think a bit of spa time. i need to get out of this house. oh and i wow, doc says pick up 3 new prescrips cuz i guess the 9 pills i'm taking just isn't enough. lmao.
okay dave...... i'm excited about the jewelry..... we are going to start a whole new craze. did you get the line sheets for the clothing line of my client? i'm going to go see them this weekend. yummy. indian princess meets l.a. chic she calls it. and i don't know what the fire trucks found dave but they are up and down up and down up and down like yo yos....

[toughintexas]

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Hey Bear, thanks for the support, you too Luv, Boots, and Dave....More2 and I talked the past couple of days, so she knows I'm on her side, and ditto....I thought the morning e-mail from Joel Osteen was SOOOOO GREAT for the situation...everyday! Boots, you get well too, you have to be ok girlfriend! You know you are in my prayers, Cindi you also...I know I'm forgetting someone! We are off here in a few minutes to Lone Star Park, the racetrack in Dallas...watching the simulcast of the Breeders Cup tomorrow...ya'll should watch..its the race lots of movies were made about...like Boot's fav...Dreamer! I'll try to win us that big pot again, so we can all go cruising sober together! I won't have to have surgery til next year, its not emergency anything, so I'll just put that outta my mind til the holiday season if over...and yes, as long as the cancer isn't back, I can handle it....'course I think next time, ALL OF YA'LL ARE GOING WITH ME WITH DUCT TAPE!!!!! You can tape up my guts to hold them in, and use it on my hands and/or mouth to keep me from any Pinot Grigio! I'm doing tons better the past 2 dys....More2...remember, don't throw any kind of any bottles overboard and slip off the deck...!!!!! I don't care if its Perrier and your just pissed you can't have champagne! Ok everybody, cross those fingers, eyes and toes again for lots of winning at the track...I'll buy us all a whopper of a Christmas present! Love you all tons...sorry if I forgot anyone...its been a stressful week....OH BIRD...I didn't mean to leave you out....you have a great weekend too, I'd love to see your place also! Is Nibs camping again? Ok, gotta go...again....everyone behave, be back Sunday!

[bootcampbarbie]

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ah have a great time tex my thoughts are with you. i loved that movie. and yes more 2 again have a beautiful time. i think i over did it trying to go out and meet a friend as he is leaving town. he's had enough of lala land. and he met his true love and is moving to milwaukee. well we had lunch at this isrealie place and i thought well i've held down this meds so i can eat this spicey food. i just made it home. frick frick frick. i now need depends. lmao. i've never had this experience in my life. i'm now depends barbi. wow, how embarrasing. um apparently it's going to take awhile to get used to the meds and eating. i better stick with very little food and the mwo shakes. i've just ran to bathroom 5 times. not funny any of you. no jokes david. lmao i'm so grateful i wasn't out anywhere. oh my gawd. well, gotta love family. share it all i guess. think i'll lay down and nap for awhile. hubby went to the movies. more meds to take and a shot. lovely. want to hear some funny stories. pleassseeeeeeee

[MDBiker]

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Speaking of stress Tex, here is a little story about a tired old Indian.

This older indian was very tired and could not sleep so he went to the witch doctor for help.
He explained to the Witch Dr. the reason he could not sleep was because every time he would doze off he would dream about His Tee Pee, and after staying a wake a while he would doze off again and dream about his Wig Wam. This scenario repeated itself over and over every night and he was not getting any rest. The Witch Doctor thought for a moment and said "Ugg, problem of no sleep is because two tents :H (tense. . . he he)"

Oh Well, I know it's hokey, but it's kinda funny too.

I just wanted to check in. Everything is good here on the High Ground of Texas. I will try to check in tomorrow.

love ya all
:huggy
bear

[magic]

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Geez, am I the only one that is stuck at home, Boots and I? LOL.....sorry, no laughing.

Bear, I'll pass on the Miracle Grow, I'm not quite 5 foot and i worry that if I change my center of gravity too much I'll fall on my face!

Happy Trails everyone and to all a goodnight.

m. xx

[Guest]

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Magic, you are a tiny thing aren't you? Not even 5 feet tall. I was home last night too. But, tonight is date night. Wasn't feeling all that well yesterday. Had a stomach bug or something. But, today I feel better. Hope all is well with you all. Have a happy Saturday!

[bird]

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Hi all'
Took the kids to a fall fest at a state park last night. There was a haunted house, hayride and boatride. We were first in line for the haunted house and it was really gross with body parts and blood all over and people popping out and scaring you. My 9 year old was so scared she shut her eyes and put her hands over her ears and hung on to me the whole way. There was a little boy about 6 behind us who was terrified and crying his eyes out. The hayride was haunted too but a bit easier for her since we were in a wagon. We saw several alligators on the boatride. They take a spotlight and look for them. I was really beat when we got back and went straight to bed. Have really been sleeping good. I think I'm practicing being sober. Hope I'm heading to AF forever. The drinking sort of trickling off. The last few times I drank I felt so bad physically...Bear, I feel sorry for that little pumpkin in your avatar. Tex, glad the surgury isnt an emergency. Bootsie, sorry about your tummy trouble. More2 Dave Magic anyone I missed. Have a great day.. bird

[Niblet]

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Good Saturday Morning Everybody !!!
Sorry I didn't stop by yesterday, but hubby and I went for a really nice 4-wheeler ride around home here.. It has been very mild for this time of year...

Tex !!!! I missed you sooooo much my dear friend !!! I'm so relieved that you don't require surgery right away and your check-up went so very well... You are such a wise girlie to know that next time you should pack some meds.. Your Chuckles must be is super shape to keep up to you during that marathon walk to took him on !! giggle !! giggle !! Welcome Home Hon and win the pot at the races ok ? Your stud, is he a paint as well ? What is his name ?

Oh, somebody asked what movie we watched for Ryans' birthday. We watched, " Trailer Park Boys " (Stupid !!! we all thought is was highly over rated ) and then we rented that movie with, "Delta Farce, with Larry the Cable Guy " ( not all the great either ... I must be getting old !! )

Luv, I'm so glad to read that you are feeling alot better, and that your Fella is taking Mama to her appointment... He is indeed a very special person !!! I'm so happy for you. And Zak, really made your day... That little man knew exactly what his Mom needed and he knows that you deserve to hear all the wonderful things that you are. xx

Dave, you are tooooo funny !!! I really enjoyed reading about your friend that shared a chapter in your life.. Thank-You for sharing that with us.. This is indeed a chapter in our lives that I will never forget

Bootsie, you have to give yourselve injections ?!?? ugg ! : > O
Are the fires not encroaching near your home ? Stay safe, and so glad to hear your tum tum is feeling better... sorry about the other side effects though... poor dear.

Well Bird, what can you do with noisy roosters that are prime and plump... hmm.... oops !! I just drooled .... giggle !! giggle !!!
You are such an awesome Mom to take those lucky kids to the Fall festival !!! If I was reborn a kid, I would happily be "your kid " This old world needs more people like you.

And our More2 is going on a cruise !!! Yippeee !!! Have an amazing tiem !!!
Good for you not gaining another dress size !! Buy yourself something sexy to wear, and wear it with pride.. You have worked so very hard to be where you are right now !!!

Bear, do you get snow this early in the year ? Do you expect to get very much snow during the winter ?? We usually get about 4 feet or so with -30 Farenheit being a very cold day...

So, today hubby is changing 2 windows in the house. We need to change one more window upstairs as well as a tiny one downstairs and they will all be done.. One thing at a time when you have a 100 plus year old home. Hope that everybody has a wonderful Saturday. Oh yeah, we will go for dinner to Dads on Monday as it is a PD day for the boys and I. Dad just called and asked hubby to bring his chainsaw to cut down a tree in his yard.. Should be interesting !!! MY DAD LIVES RIGHT DOWNTOWN SAULT STE. MARIE !!! Hubbys chainsaw is LOUD !!! Oh my !!

Oh and Bootsie, I went for take out once and a hottie gave me a tank top too !!! Got home to find that on it were pictures of grapes !!! HA!!! HAAA!!! TEEE!!! HEEEEE!!!!!

Love you guys, Hugs,

[Niblet]

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Hello again, looks like I may be the only one in our "family" home and bored with TV... I've had a blistfull, relaxing, lazy day... It kinda rained off and on, but the windows are both in and they look GREAT !! No more putting that plastic stuff with 2-sided tape to keep out drafts.. YAHOOO YIPEEEE !!! Our youngest son is sooo funny !! He bought a little jimmy truck for 500.00 as it is a "juke-box on wheels" for now as he won't drive until he is properly licienced and insured... He does have a job all lined up though at a gas station about 1 1/2 miles from our house.. He is a real go-getter when he sets his mind on something... Right now he and his brother are out in the driveway listening to CDs in it with the L.E.D. lights he installed that are like strobe lights to the beat of the music... He couldn't WAIT for it to get dark outside to try it out !!! He is soooo funny !!
Well, I'm gonna likely tuck in early as I've been yawning most of the day... Must be the weather. We saw some hail stones today for the first time.. Winter will be here pretty soon... Yahooo !!! I love the winter !! No snakes !!! Or Bears on my outside walks. I'm such a chicken. Well tomorrow should be a "gas" because I made an 8 Bean salad.. giggle !! giggle !! Unfortunately I'm the only person that will eat it and the cans of beans that I opened were all 16 oz cans.... bean salad doesn't freeze.... I do not waste food.... You get the picture... Good thing I don't smoke
Oh, and Bear I liked your joke about the old Indian.
Well guys, I'll talk to you all tomorrow, Hugs, sleep tight, Take care of yourself Morrison.

Guy says to his buddy... " Does your wife smoke after sex ? "
Buddy says, " Don't know I've never checked "
Giggle !! Giggle !!

[MDBiker]

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i had a great sat. Time top go to sleep. I will check in tomorrow.
luv
:huggy
bear

[Guest]

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Nibs....you are a nut!

[Niblet]

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Cashew, almond, peanut, hazlenut, brazil, chestnut,macadamian, pine nut, pistachio, walnut, pecan, soynut, beechnut, coconut... Or a wing nut ? Giggle !! Giggle !!

[Guest]

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well guys...I SCREWED up big time yesterday. I have been thinking all day, will I post this. I have done so good, but I almost knew this was coming. I just can't handle everything that is happening. I am sad, I am drained, and now today I feel sick! I let myself down. Luckily, my kids are at their Dad's this weekend so at least they were not here for it. I hate that I can not handle stress better than I do. I want to be like other people. I am SO mad at myself! I KNOW it does no good, pick up and start over. I am tired of starting over. Why did I ever take that first drink?

[magic]

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Ah, LUV, give yourself a great big hug!

Stress, you've got bags full, and you're doing an awesome job.

Remember that now.

Lets see....Mama was at the doctor on Friday, you're not feeling well, Thanksgiving is coming, Christmas is coming (without Billy....), the bitch at work....plus all the daily things a single mom with 2 kids deals with. And you're dealing with the hardest task this life sends.

Sobriety and the mental state that comes with it does not happen as quickly as you'd like.
It takes time. You're OK. You're better than OK, you're splendiferous.

It's Sunday. It's be good to LUV day.

Sometimes I think that I'd like to be like other people too but we arn't and we can't change that.

I love you THIS much too!

m. xx :huggy