One Step at a Time - July 2014

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

I'm hoping someone will have an answer for me. I just spoke with Verizon and they'll charge me 99c a minute to use my cell phone in Scotland... OUCH. I didn't need to stay in touch for business last year, I do this year. Anyone know what people do these days to get round that astronomical charge when using your cell phone abroad? (What made me laugh is the "global plan" costs $4.99... then they charge you 99c a minute!)

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

I hope Poppy is ok Beloved Mr. Bear....
HIYA Dots!!!!
Zen - my office would make you nuts...it's so noisy and hectic...
I am afraid Mizz Tucky has burned too many bridges...Lord knows I have heard her fussing enough on her cell phone
please remind me to never go on vacation again.....I am buried....

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Zen - maybe you could buy a cheap trac phone when you get there????
back to the pile on my desk
love youse
NORA.....TTFP????????????????????????????????????? ???

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

OK... so it shows on the main page that Mama's posted, but your post isn't showing up on the thread. Can you please get the tom-toms out Mama. Or smoke signals peut etre. How about you effin text me and I'll relay it on the thread?!!!

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Hi All,

Mama, coming back from a vacation and playing catch up is a real drag but we all need to get away from the daily grind. Many great vacations await!

Pensatucky has made her situation, hopefully she'll turn out to be a good parent. If not then I guess we'll have another addition to the shitty parent column which, in turn, adds to the bad kid column.

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Hiya Alls!

I checked out Trac Mama... and then went on to European SIMs. My Samsung S4 is "unlocked" (ascertained after another call to Verizon) so I guess I'll just switch out the card and live with not having my own cell number (that I've had since 1996 incidentally!)...

I have Vonage VOIP (with Extensions) and they said no problem, I can use my Vonage Extension over there on WiFi. I'm, like, on an island 50 miles off the coast of Scotland... WiFi... err... no.

That was a "sobering" thought about the shitty parents and bad kids Alls. My mother was really messed up with booze and valiums when I was growing up. And, I suspect, a borderline personality disorder to boot. She's a whole different human being since she stopped drinking, thankfully. But I certainly fell into the category of a "problem/wild child". I think our parents mold us more than we'd like to admit.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Well said Alls. Sad but true. Zenny, I happen to think you are pretty wonderful. I had a horrible childhood and it made the tough ole meanie I am today. But I am a loving mother and mostly good wife, a true friend, and a dedicated employee. But I never was an ugly person. I know I have abandonment issues and too kind at times. So, that being said.... I think we all rock!!'n
Your phone language confused the shit out of me so good luck, ok!'❤️❤️❤️
Gonna text K9 and send her kisses!

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Hello everyone.........

Been a long day. Went to the chiropractor and got popped.

Mama - hope your back feels better. I'll bet you were swamped today. It was sad that only 3 people went to her shower. But.....
I'm so glad that you had a good vacation. You needed it.

I think that I am going to go find dinner. We are all fending for ourselves tonight. :H

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Mama & Zen - you are both wonderful women. :h You overcame your hard childhoods.

[nurdl1]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Hi all. I need help. Not outrageous help but regular check in kind of help. Anyone interested in helping an old nurdl out? I'm not so much baggage, and I can be some fun. PM nurdl1 if you're interested. I completely understand if you're not. MWO seems slow. I want more interaction.
xoxo to all

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Nurdle.... Talk to us! We miss you!

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Test...

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Looks like the site is (temporarily, at least) back to normal.

Last night, I hit the "post" button, and the spinning gear of doom at the top of the page indicated that there was probably no connection, based on how long things were taking. I hit the button again, and the gear kept spinning. Frustrated, I simply "backed" out of the site. When I went back later, my post was there, in duplicate.

Also, as Zen pointed out, it would appear that one person had made the most recent post upon viewing the General section titles, but upon entering the thread, things were not as they seemed. Most frustrating!

I gave up on posting and cleaned/worked on art projects instead.

Maybe nurdl was having issues here, too. A need for comfort, and the site was wonky.

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Zen, I hope you work something out. When I go overseas, I bring my phone, but turn off all roaming stuff. I use it for pics and internet, occasionally. Can you bring a laptop or tablet and contact your peeps here via Skype or whatever? I have a keyboard for my tablet and that thing is awesome for keeping in touch back home. Just dawned on me...will you be at your mam's? Does she have internet? Is there a coffee shop in the area you will be in that provides wireless?

I'm just now remembering how Scotland has a few remote areas!

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

I am SO bummed! I was working on a beautiful little drawing for my friend last night. I did it on "black board" paper, as it was a night time scene. Colored graphtint pencil and ink. After, I grabbed a can of fixative to preserve it. The stuff was so old, it clouded up and ruined the entire thing! :upset:

It's been so long since I've been doing art, I need to run out and grab some new today. Better take a gander at some of my supplies and dispose of those that need disposing. I wonder how long gesso is good for? I'm truly appalled that my creativity has fallen to the wayside during my drinking times. I'm glad I'm back doing art.

Have to take the fennel-mobile in for repairs again. One is rodent related, the other is a rusted out part of my catalytic convertor.