One Step at a Time - September 2014

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

MAE all........

Everyone - thanks for the support. I'm sure the kicks were meant in the most loving way. :h I think I'm feeling a little fragile at the moment.........

Anyway - I'm at work and we're having awful humid weather. Guess I'm copying Zen & Mama. :H

Well - guess I better get back to work.

K9 - how you doing????

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Nora... bloody humidity!!! It finally stopped raining this morning. It's OK to feel fragile... I've been there often and I've never been good at giving an arse kicking... I'll leave the "tough love" to the the people who feel that it is their place to do so. Mama was trying to roust you! She does it to me too! (Mama couldn't kick our arses if her life depended on it though... hee hee!) :H:H:H Yer busted Mama!

Reccy... I think I'm going to have to be really brave just now. Yes, I'd return home in a heartbeat but it's obviously not that easy. My house, my cats, the cost of living here -v- the astronomical cost of living there... etc. I've been a sad bunny since I've been back though. I just feel happier over there, amongst my folk. I'll settle back in, given time.

Right! Two of them are off to court for three hours and I'm off to shower and play a Word! I do love those flexible hours, even if I'm not paid a fortune.

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

What's with the Star Rating these days? Who, exactly, rate the threads? I hope the 1 Star Rating People excel at writing and advice... in order to live up to their standards of others. I very much doubt it though... they are probably just sad people.

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Someone(s) seem to be rating all the threads a 3 or a 1 just across the board. I just hope that it doesn't mislead any newbies that need help.

Zen - I loved, loved, loved your pics. :l

Mama - where are you??

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Zen - and I'm so sorry that you're homesick. :l:upset::l:upset:

[Recluse]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Nora, it's good to see you showing your face.

Zenny, I didn't realise you were so homesick. I can definitely understand how you would want to be back amongst your own people though, and it clearly is a very beautiful place. Maybe you will be able to make it happen one day (a move back home, I mean).

[ToMyHealth]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Hi ~ sorry for those not liking the FL weather. I, for one, happen to like it, but that might be because I lived in MN for 60+ years. You think? Admit to looking forward to (but not wishing time away) October 1. Temp and humidity drop and it's a beautiful month.

Had my dr apt today. And no, I did not abstain thinking I can get better blood test results. I'd rather act normal and then see if there is a problem. One time I had slightly elevated liver enzymes, since then they have all been in normal range. We'll see. Discussing insomnia, he did ask if I slept better with no alcohol? Heck no, the opposite! More than likely don't give my body a chance to get to a new norm.

Did 4 miles on the treadmill yest; plan to up it to 5 today although restless leg kept me awake last night. Will spend a bit of time in hot tub today, see if that helps. Any other ideas?

Hope everyone has a good week! Happy Belated Birthday, Pauly!

TMH

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Zenstyle;1703260 wrote:
Sunny... Make hubbs his fave dish for dinner and all will be forgotten. I find using a tablecloth works wonders too!

HE should be making ME dinner Zen - AND he should be grovelling whilst doing so !!!!! He is a total heel ...... and although it takes two to tango - trust me, this time it just took ONE !!! We have talked .... which is a plus, but I am still really upset - and I do not get upset easily or usually stay angry either. This time - well, let's just say I am seething .....

Loved the pic of Jack as your avatar! Oh - and I go home 8th October ... a month yet.

TMH - good for you on the treadmill - I walked the dog this morning ! Not four miles though ...

Zen - I SO understand not being able to live in UK. IF I had somewhere there to live, I might be able to swing it - but no way could I afford to buy anything there ..... and yes I too get homesick. It is a totally different culture - although I LOVE it here, there are some things I miss. I have always said that wherever you go, you take yourself with you, so am happy wherever I am - but sometimes do have a yearning for home (after 30 odd years here - still call UK home - LOL).

Laughed at you saying you were surprised at the pic of me on my motorcycle - as I said, we all tend to get a picture in our minds of what a certain person here looks like .... you are SO different to the image I had - LOL.

For once we are having reasonable weather - as I said, I had to wear a puffy this morning walking the dog - although did get warm - but it is lovely to finally get rid of the heat and humidity.

I need to go and do stuff - and that does NOT include cooking for said husband !!!!!!!!

Hugs XXXXX

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Hi Everyone!

Yes I am here FINALLY. And Mama, I am not at all upset that you shared how I was feeling with our FAMILY here...if anyone understands, you guys do! I was not in a good place. I am doing much better today. I have taken AB 3 days in a row...the anxiety/panic/cold-sweats have let up. I don't want to get into too much detail, but believe me when I say it doesn't take long to get back to where we were...

Anyway, I only had time to skim the thread today so I will read back now. Thank you all for your love and concern!!! :h

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Zenstyle;1703277 wrote: I saw a really nice baked zucchini recipe on FB and went to find it for you, but it's lost in the newsfeed rubbish. It was basically cut into strips with olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs (thyme and sage I think), baked in the oven.

That sounds so good...I did end up baking some with tomatoes (also from garden) with basil (from garden).

Your mom's cat is so beautiful...he looks like such a character!

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Recluse;1703278 wrote:

Fenny, speaking of zucchini, while walking up the lane yesterday I noticed not one, but two houses with boxes of them out front inviting passers by to help themselves for free. They must indeed be prolific growers.

Best of luck with mrs fen's filing system!

Honestly, next year I am planting two or three plants, tops. I had NO idea! :H

I did manage to locate the title...after I sent a pic and description to our agent, she confirmed.

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Okay...what is "MAE"?

Nora, I am so glad you are here. :l We know how bad this sucks.

K9, I'm glad you're back on the AB. I have never ceased to be amazed at how quickly I spiral down when I go back to drinking. It's like I can go from fairly normal human to train wreck in two days. :h

Sun, I hope things get resolved at home. :h

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

K9Lover;1703367 wrote: Hi Everyone!

Yes I am here FINALLY. And Mama, I am not at all upset that you shared how I was feeling with our FAMILY here...if anyone understands, you guys do

Okay - sometimes I feel as if I am in the Twilight Zone ..... WHEN and WHERE did MB share anything like that K9? Did I miss it ? Sorry if I did - and sorry about how you were feeling - although I do not know I can hazard a guess .....

Fen - hubs and I have talked ..... and it was a good talk.

MAE is Morning, Afternoon and/or Evening ......

Laughed at you and the zucchini plants - I had a friend at work who told me (they all think I am the gardening expert) that she had planted zucchini - and put TWO in a whiskey barrel! I hooted and said 'Do you have ANY idea how BIG they grow?' Yes, with zucchini you either get all or nothing. I usually plant at least four plants 'cos the squash borer ALWAYS gets my plants - it is a race to see if I can get enough zucchini before the bug gets the plants and no I will not use anything ! This year is the first year I have JUST had enough without giving any away ....got lots in the freezer - shredded, matchsticked, sliced and diced - LOL.

Hugs XXX

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

OMG...TWO zucchini in one whiskey barrel? :H Those plants are massive...and I cannot believe how many fruits one plant can produce!

I am glad you had a good talk with hubs, Sun.

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

MAE - Morning, Afternoon, Evening......since we are all in different time zones.

Fen - yes - this does suck!! Big time. Let me off, I'm tired of the ride. :upset:

So - it's back to the AB for me. It's been so long that I can't even remember doing well and not struggling.

I loved the line in THM's signature:

"The pain of discipline is less than the pain of regret."

That is right - so I need to get disciplined.