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[Niblet]

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Hello everybody and a belated Happy Fathers' Day to all the fellas xxx

I too hope and pray that more happy memories begin to filter in to push away all the pain you are all feeling Bear Family... There just are no words so say I suppose. What a gift though to remember his laugh though. That is really beautiful... The blue spruce that I planted in Bears memory is doing sooo well. We have had plenty of rain so it's perfect for transplanting this spring. When I look out my kitchen window I can see it out in the yard. Your sleep will improve I'm sure Bearjr... be patient my friend. Your are an inspiration !!!

Luv, I'm so happy for you xxx Wow hasn't the time flown? Happy packing Hon.

Well, last night I got a call to show up early at work to cover a shift for a girl. Her brother-in-law has colon cancer and is in the Toronto Hospital... anyhow he suffered a massive heart attack over the weekend to top that all off. The outlook doesn't look good and he is only 23 years old... The sad part is that his father has cancer as well and his older brother has tumors in his brain... This weekend they are scheduled to have a HUGE benefit for the family on St. Joes Island, but with him have a heart attack and all the family gone to Toronto, I'm not sure ... My hubby is donating a really nice set of kitchen taps to their silent auction. In the Lord we trust, but it makes me always wonder why some folks bear the load they do.

Well, I'm going to go out and do up my barnchores a bit early so that we can settle into a movie with a big bowl of popcorn...
Love you all, Hugs,xxx

[biscuit]

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I'm in tonight at 10:30 pm 5 days AF

[brittzak]

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Nibs, i just so wish we lived close...me and Zak eat popcorn almost every night! We love it!!!

I cant answer why things happen, but they sure as hell do. Like the old saying...gotta roll with the punches".

[bootcampbarbie]

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well luv bug it is just around the corner. freedom is just around the corner. yeahhhhhh. oh bear lady i know it was such a tough weekend. i'm so so so sorry. i miss my daddy. he was such a great man. miss him very much. and i miss bear
wel i'm off to bed but wanted to say luv bug freedom is almost here. i bet the first session will be the real kicker. remember don't drink for at least three days prior and go off of everything so you have cravings galore.. wanna kick that baby good.

[tawnyfrog]

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Hi guys - I posted the following in Subs but I'll re-post it here in Bear's homing ground.

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I have a nice story. A few weeks ago I sent a card to the US. I wanted to send it express post and normally the Post Master just sticks on a printed receipt for postage but I insisted I wanted stamps. Loads of them. I wanted stamps of koalas, kangaroos, surfers etc. He rolled his eyes but obliged.

This morning I received a lovely PM from Bearlady which in part said "It's the first thing I've received from Australia. Makes me want to make travel plans".

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That put a big smile on my face.


Be well, Ladybear.

[brittzak]

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Oh Tawny, thanks for sharing that with us!!!!! Bear was such a special man.

Bootsie, I will be a craving lunatic that first day, ha ha ha. Barry said 24 hrs, but we leave here Friday and I NEVER drnk in front of my kids so, I will have 4 days AF when I get there. Boots, thanks for cheering me on and for going yourself. Had you not went, I would not be going.

[cowgal]

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Tuesday

Hi all, it is Tuesday, and a busy one at that .................I actually have a really busy week, so will not be able to get on too much, I am hanging in there though, AF once again!

Just wanted to say hi, thanks for being there everyone!!:thanks:

lots of love,:l:h:l

MA

[igk]

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I'm in...day 1..

[Niblet]

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:welcome: Biscuit !!! Good for you on 5 days AF !!!! Those are usually the toughest and you are doing awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And another big warm :welcome: to you too igk !!!! You are so brave and we all know just how you feel. You aren't alone and I hope that you can feel the loving support you will find here xxx
I just LOVE newcomers !!!!! Stick around through thick and thin with us... We will do all we can.

Nice to see you stop by Bootsie !!!

Tawny you are so gosh darn thoughful !!! What a wonderful experience for both you and Bearlady.

I love your optimism Cowgal !!! Even though you are going to have a busy week try to make some time for yourself too..You deserve it.
Luv, you have gone through my mind off and on all day. I feel like I actually carry you around sometime. When I'm in my gardens my thoughts seem to be on you... I too wish we lived close to eachother. Could you imagine !!??!! It won't be long now Hon :l

Bear Family, you are always in my thoughts and prayers... May you feel Bears love always if even in a different way now. :h

Well, I've had a really good, but super busy day. I've been at work for 8 until 3:15, then home to garden, supper, laundry, barnchores then... ahhhh a nice cup of tea to enjoy with you all. Up and at em' again bright and early tomorrow.. Have a nice evening everybody, Hugs xxx

[brittzak]

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You can sure tell it is summer...the entire boards are really slow. I guess we are all vacationing, gardening (me and nibs for sure) and enjoying family...which is good. Tomorrow I will put everything in the van and hit the road early Friday AM. UHHHHHHHHHHH, excited and scared. I will post!!! Can't leave my buddies!

[toughintexas]

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Hey All!!! Back from the Pinto World horse show in Tulsa, Okla., with TONS OF WINS....WAHHHHHWHOOOOOO!!!!! Our 3 yr. old mare, was Res. World champion with hubby in Amt., and was World champion in the overo color class! We have tons of prizes, and shed alot of happy tears, and kissed and kissed our "Lola" for doing so well! Hubby was on cloud 9 to say the least, there were 20 in his class! Also, our stallion, was the sire of 2 World champions in the weanling and yearling stallion classes, so that makes him a World Champion producer, as well as being a World champion himself! Very great deal for our stallion! Anyway, we got to visit with lots of friends, and hubby's brother and his g-friend who live in Tulsa, and got home at 2am this morning! I really did great on moding, we had Norman, my avatar with us, since daughter was out-of-town too, and we had no doggie sitter...lol....we had lots of great food, at lots of great restaurants, and I had a glass or so of wine, and never really thought about it, I think not dwelling on it, and having lots of other things to do, is KEY! We didn't hang out with the party crowd, just our closet friends that aren't big drinkers at all, and it made it soooo much easier! We were in bed early most nights, and up and out in the mornings, and it felt soooo good!!!! It's nice to be home tho! LUV, can't wait to hear all about Lenair, I'm going to meet up with them in Houston, Texas in Sept! Or, I am if they get the trip together, otherwise I'll go there to them, if LUV loves it....lol.... Father's Day was hard for hubby and I too...both our Dad's are gone...I said a prayer for the Bear Family, my Dad passed away suddendly at 58 also, and at Easter, so Father's Day was the first event after he died too, and it was really, really hard! It gets easier, but not any less sad, or reflective.... Nibs, I thought of you tons, you'd have been in hog heaven at the horse show....lol.....I'll get pics downloaded and e-mailed to you! Cowgal, I'm glad you are back on the wagon, falling off sure is painful, I know, but remember, it'll get easier with time, I think sometimes we need a reminder of how awful drinking too much really is! I know I have to learn most things the hard way, unfortunately! I'm starting on Anabuse tonight, it felt soooo good to know I was going to wake-up feeling great, and getting so much done, and just not feeling yucky, that I want to go AF, so I'm starting tomorrow! My son is struggling also, and has admitted to having a problem, which I really, really hate, but he's 25, and single, and now is the time..the college partying just got to him, and the "habit" has to be broken, so I want to support him also, and I can't do that, drinking anything right now....I'm hoping I don't have any side-effects, my bod is so weird after they took all my innards out at Hopkins...lol...the hormone innards anyway! Ya'll have to watch "Hopkins" next Thurs. night, my Doc is making an appearance, and you can all see where I hang out and where I left all my reproductive organs....ewwwwww.....and, see where I have to go twice a year....should be a good show! Ok, gotta unpack stinky sweaty horsey smelling clothes, and try to catch up on everything! Love you all, to all the newbies, welcome, welcome, can't wait to get to interact with each of you, and learn from you, and see you on the site daily! Where is More2, I gotta call her right now! Love you all tons and buckets!

[toughintexas]

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Bird, how are you???? I got your PM about Colorado, and we're going to go look around there after Costa Rica in August...I'm really sick of the heat, it was even awful in Okla, when it wasn't raining and flooding...lol..the weather was pretty bad there, but the rain did cool things off for the horses in the barn, and the humans a couple of days, so that was helpful. Otherwise, its as nasty hot and humid as here in E. Texas....just miserable actually! Anyway, just hadn't seen a post from you, and I know you are busy, busy with the girls, hope ya'll are having a great time!

[cowgal]

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thursday!

It is almost over, but it is THURSDAY!!! YAY, bet you can't wait for tomorrow LUV!!
TIT, sounds like you had a totally exciting weekend w/ the horses! WOW, must be fun!!
Nibs, Hi, hope you are well. Barbie, More2, Bear family, Ripple, and whoever else I may have forgotten....................a big hug and hello from me!!:h:l

Bird, yeah, where are you?? I hope you are alright, probably busy w/ the girls for summer, the boys will start summer camp next week..........they will go down a river a day, fun fun fun!! Then it is off to Beliz w/ aunt & uncle(which David really doesn't deserve for his mall escapade!! But the tickets were already bought and paid for by grandpa)

We are just hangin' in here, hoping things stay peaceful and trying to stay cool................AF for me for a few days, feeling pretty good right now..............

lots of love,:l:h

MA

[brittzak]

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Tomorrow is the big day, we leave....my first appointment is Tuesday at 3:15. Can't wait! I am almost free!

[toughintexas]

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Cowgal, it was very exciting and fun! Glad you are feeling good, hang in there with me, I'm starting on my very first attempt at a whole 30 dys....lol..... Bird, calling bird...do we need to send the Buzzard patrol out to look for you!? LOL