November Nurturing - Week 4

[Chillgirl]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Late check in from me today, I was back at work today and it went well although Im absolutely exhausted tonight just from sheer nervous concentration. Im trying so hard to understand what my boss does that the intensity is exhausting. I plan a night of vegging on sofa.

Guys thanks for your concern but Libya is not even a consideration, I just meant it was nice to have been offered the option.

Star - more healing vibes coming your way, im glad you are taking time out to rest.

Rustop - Interesting what you say about exercise, I definity get fewer colds living in Portugal as I spend so much time outdoors and instead of in heated germ breeding buildings. Im sure fresh air in our lungs and a healthy diet must all contribute too.

Dill "bingo with Aunt Janet" I like that!

Choochie - Lovely to see your positive energy breeze by....

Papmom = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr9vxFQ30e0[/video]]YouTube - happy birthday please check this out!

Rusty - lease: get back to your incorrigible self soon, healthy competition for Mr G's affections is more fun

Sooty - I saw the demonstrations today in London. Here there wasnt much evidence of the strike apart for the airport being closed, the Portuguese are very submissive people and this is very new to them.

Lav - Im so sorry you are having a hard time dealing with the resentment, holidays produce such pressure for us all to play happy families. I hope at least the rant helped. I still have terrible moments of blackness and just the other day I felt so sorry for myself I wrote my suicide note in my head. I cant stop the crushing thoughts of guilt I have over failing at my marriage. It was the best thing I had in the world and I feel I didnt put up enough of a fight to save it, even 7 years on I cant forgive myself and at times it tortures me. Luckily the dark days are less frequent and I work hard at acceptance. I know you are a Colin Tipping fan so maybe its a good time to re listen to him. Sending you much love :l

I want to wish you all a wonderful THANKS GIVING whatever you are doing (Sped, I know you love unconventionality so dont let us down ) We have so much to be thankful for and I thank God every day for having you all in my life.......

[papmom3]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Oh Chill-that was soooo cute!! Thank you for finding it! Roger's Sis is very lucky whoever they are!!!

[Raven.joy]

November Nurturing - Week 4

I think I will go buy my wife an airline ticket for a special treat, top tips coochie

[Rusty]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Hello Friends,

Chill-you are just so sweet....and I am heartbroken for you that you are still beating yourself up over the failure of your marriage. :l:upset:I truly believe that God has a plan for everyone and don't you think it would have been almost impossible for you to get sober while your husband was drinking excessively? Look at how well you're doing. He probably feels so badly and responsible as well. I was touched that he works so very hard to take care of you....how many exes would do that for their spouse? Not many, I don't think.

Papmom-what are you doing for Thanksgiving? Do you have family close by? Are you taking the doggies with you?

Star-I hope you're feeling better:l

I am so looking forward to this Thanksgiving, and I am grateful for all my friends here. I will be one of 14 people at my sister's house. She has a huge home....well-suited to fit us all in. Her oldest daughter is engaged to a young man who is 100% Greek and they are joining us as well...we will be meeting his parents for the first time. Then, after we have dinner, we will go out to their outdoor fireplace and make somores and talk about Thanksgivings of the past.

Raven-ooooohh....what a romantic thought! Any ideas on where she might like to go? Do you have a favorite intimate getaway spot?

To all my friends here I have missed.....have a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Rusty

[dill]

November Nurturing - Week 4

:clown::goodtime:Happy Birthday, Papmom!:goodtime::clown:

[Lavande]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Great pic Choochie - that will be me in another 20 years :H:H

I do feel better today kids, thanks. I needed to explode yesterday so I don't ruin Thanksgiving & my son's 30th Birthday tomorrow.

Rusty, I agree with you 100% on the Hallmark BS! Family gatherings can be & usually are intense
All it took for me to become unglued Sunday night was hearing 10 seconds of a Christmas song - God! Surprised me!!!

If anyone needs a different (lighter) dessert idea - Google Rachel Ray's Pumpkin Chiffon cake. It was recommended by a good friend so I thought why not! I just took it out of the oven & OMG - it looks & smells delicious YUM!

Now I need to figure out what to eat tonight........

[dill]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Rusty, your Thanksgiving plans sound wonderful! Won't it be nice to be AF and remember all of it? We are having dinner here at our house. Both of my children and their spouses and our grandson will be here. It's been many years since we've all been together on Thanksgiving. I'm really looking forward to it. I have spent today with preparations.

Sooty, It's cold and damp here, too. It's been drizzling all afternoon. I'm glad to have a fire in the fireplace, that's for sure!

Lav, I hope you are feeling less emotional today. I did read your rant on the Daily AF and am worried about you.:h I know you are one strong woman though. But do take care of yourself.

[rebirth]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Hello folks.
I havnt been around much as business is very busy now. I have alot of commission work on for christmas but I always think of you guys.

I am still dieting and doing really well! My body looks leaner after a week and a half. Still following the Cambridge diet but adding a few more calories to it. I am determined to fit into this very tight dress for a wedding after christmas.

Hope everyone is okay. x

[Lavande]

November Nurturing - Week 4

rebirth - good to see you

Dill, I am fine, no worries Enjoy your family tomorrow!

Rain due here tomorrow - better than snow!

[paguy]

November Nurturing - Week 4

:bday3: Papmom - Happy Birthday to You!!! :bday3:

And, for everyone who is in the States - Happy Thanksgiving!

I guess I am one of the lucky ones - Thanksgiving is our family holiday and we all really do enjoy getting together. I have a small family (1 sister and 1 brother) so with spouses and children there will be 11 of us celebrating the holiday together tomorrow. My sister is hosting dinner this year so we have a 2 1/2 hour drive from our home and will be spending the night there. Return home on Friday.

Star - I hope you are feeling better. It really sucks being sick this time of year (or anytime of year for that matter!)

Lav - Hang in there. The stress of the holidays can take it's toll. I hope you can enjoy the time with your children and have a nice 30th birthday celebration for your son tomorrow.

Rustop - I have had a similar experience with regular exercise and the absence of colds. Since I started exercising 3 years ago, I can honestly say I do not recall having a single cold. And, during that time, I was also doing alot of air travel breathing in everyone else's germs, etc. I swear by exercise - it is a golden remedy.

I will probably be off the boards until sometime later on Friday... Wishing all of you a peaceful celebration....

[papmom3]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Once again, thank you all for the kind words and the birthday wishes! I felt so special today!!

Safe travels to everyone tomorrow! Rusty-I have all of a 10 min drive to get to my Sisters!! So no, doggies will stay home. Usually we go out to Western MA (and I did take them last year) but my brother and SIL couldn't handle the prep and stress of it all this year. My sister does it all so effortlessly so she really didn't mind hosting. All I'm responsible for is the green bean casserole!! Heaven! We have 13 people attending and the special guest of honor is my 87 going on 30 Aunt whom we haven't seen in at least 7 years. My dad has as he goes out to British Columbia every other year to visit her and goes down to S. Carolina every winter for a visit (she spends 6 months in each country). We're all very excited to see her. I've bought a couple of bottles of yummy sounding AF drinks from Trader Joe's and I can't wait to open them: Sparkling Cranberry and Pom/Blueberry Green Tea. I might even combine them!!

Chill-I echo Rusty-Your post made me very sad and very concerned for you. I am glad that you felt comfortable enough to tell us how you are feeling. I truly believe everything happens for a reason and there is a reason you and your hubby grew apart. But, I have this gut feeling the story hasn't ended yet. I'm not saying you'll get back together (not sure you even want that) but it's just not finished yet. He cares so much about you and is trying so hard to protect you from this financial disaster he is going through. It takes 2 to marry and it takes 2 to come apart. There is no way you should take full blame for the breakup. Please believe that. Is there someone nearby you can talk to about how you are feeling? We're great (ahem) but sometimes you need a physical shoulder to cry on. At any rate, know that we love and care about you and hate to see you so sad. :h

hey Rebirth-glad your business is picking up!! Great job on the diet!!

John-we'll see you on Friday. Have a great visit!!

Heading to bed now. It's been a very lovely birthday!! Oh, and if you are interested, my radio station streams and they play Alice's Restaurant, the full version, every Thanksgiving Day starting at 12 noon: www.wumb.org. Enjoy!!
:l

[Stargazerlily]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I feel so much better, just needed rest, rest, rest. I do need to start exercising again at a gym, I was sick much less.

Up early, already have the turkey in, and baked a little this morning. I love to bake and cook for the holidays, I could easily have a big group here, but only three this year. I try to just go with the flow and make the best of each holiday, no matter who can come or where we end up going. It is attitude that matters, right?

Chill, you can always express your feelings here, I have read that the ending of a marriage is one of the most difficult life events to deal with, and it is common to feel the way you do. I believe lots of people have had fleeting thoughts of not wanting to be here, it is just if the thoughts persist or there is ab acutal plan or attempt that help is needed. What do others think? Have you every had thoughts like that? Chill, be good to yourself today, it is probably not a holiday in Portugal, are you working? I believe that things happen for a reason to, but I do not have to like the reasons. Again, having been through financial ruin in the past, it forced me to open new doors and opportunities. It really changed my life, but it was horrible going through it. PM me if you every want to talk.

PAguy, have a great day, eat lots and enjoy that wonderful family of yours.

Papmom, you are so lively, it would be fun to hang out, to bad we are in different parts of the country. You are really lucky to have such a great family.

Lav, feelings are better out than in, good that you feel some relief from the pressure. Again, I think you are going through grief and loss. Enjoy your wonderful family, too. Your new dessert sounds lucious, I will have to try it out in the future. Thanks for sharing it. We both like to cook and create new things, food and in your case, with your business.

Dill, how wonderful to have both your children and their families for Thanksgiving. Have a memorable time.

Rebirth, enjoy the business!!! Great to hear from you. I admire your persistence with the diet, to fit into that dress. Being AF seems to give you a sense of control over your life. Good.

I love the comics, it is a shame that families can get disagreeable over food. But it is what it is. My family of origin always had a loud fun time, while my mom stressed out over little things that did not matter. I am thinking of the past, my wonderful grandmothers, and of course my mother. May they have a good holiday in heaven.

Have a lovely AF day.

[dill]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Happy Thanksgiving!

I've enjoyed hearing about how many of you will celebrate the holiday today. Like you, Star, I enjoy the baking and preparations. I did much of mine yesterday. Today will be the turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn pudding and peas with pearl onions.

My daughter and SIL arrived at 1:30am while I was sound asleep. I can't wait until they rise!

Glad you checked in Rebirth. I have been missing you. I miss Cyn and LBH, too. Attached files [img]/converted_files/1436953=5935-attachment.gif[/img]

[papmom3]

November Nurturing - Week 4

Happy Thanksgiving-No matter where you are!!

[rebirth]

November Nurturing - Week 4

dill;1010484 wrote:

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today will be the turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn pudding and peas with pearl onions.
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Groan..Dill that made me salivate. I am not eating anything like that till christmas time. But feeling much better on this diet so it's worth controlling myself

P3 Happy Birthday!!

Right. Got to get back to work. x