Jaunty July - Week 2

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 2

DEEP BREATHS!!!!
Everything is going to be OK papmom :l
I'm packing up those CDs for you right now & send them via Priority Mail ~ they'll be there soon

SD - you sound like you picked up a dose of Lavan-ittude :H
Don't get me wrong, that's a good thing! :H
You're a smart girl, completely capable of designing & executing you own plan to AF'ness........keep going!

[papmom3]

Jaunty July - Week 2

SD-if you think you need more visits than once a month then speak up if your ins will pay for it. I just got approved for 7 more visits through the end of december. And, you tell that counselor that YOU are worried about your drinking past-how dare she pooh pooh it and say she isn't worried? maybe need to look for someone else?

Thanks Lav-I'm trying to breathe deep. I'm not looking forward to asking my dad to front me an additional $345 on top of the $100 I owe him for the car-he just bought a new sailboat!! I'm looking for PT jobs on the monster network in my area. Might have to stop at TJ's on the way home Monday to see if they have any openings. Trying to think of other places that have flexible schedules. Hmmm, maybe I can work for your SIL? I'd love to help train dogs. I'll move! it's gotta be cheaper to live in PA than here! Or maybe not. ugh. I can't beleive how dire things have become. WTF????? good thing I can't afford to buy wine!

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 2

papmom,
I have a nephew living somewhere near you. He moves often & I never get new addresses. He has told me many times about the costs up there. I guess I should be grateful I know he would love to move back here but that's not gonna happen.

Everyone should go to the Daily thread & read my ridiculous story about my glasses :upset: I swear this stuff only happens to me......

[papmom3]

Jaunty July - Week 2

No way Lav-you are not alone! I know I have stories-I just can't remember them! Sucks to be 29! :H
Any idea where in my area your neph is living currently? yep, the costs are barbaric. I guess compared to CA tho, they are nothing so it's all relative.

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 2

papmom,
My nephew used to stay in touch with me but not so much these past two years. Can't remember the name of the town but it's in the middle of the state (supposedly).
I don't know if you have the DailyOM delivered to you but I just fowarded today's message to you - think you'll like it

[papmom3]

Jaunty July - Week 2

Lav-I'm in the middle of the state too. If you ever find out where he is, PM me. I promise I won't look him up! Thank you for the Daily OM. I've signed up, and I signed up for the "OverComing Self Sabotage" audio course. I liked that they gave you a choice of payment amounts. I chose the $10 as it's all I have right now and I've already gone through lesson one. There are a ton of free gifts to download-some are telecourses, most are guided meditations. I've saved them all to my Ipod. I'm very excited. Thank you so much for thinking of me!!

[rustop61]

Jaunty July - Week 2

Good morning everyone

Big hugs Papmom, hope everything works out for you. Glad Lav has been able to help.

Chill - weather has turned out a lot better than promised here but fingers crossed the same applies to you and that you managed to get to the island.

Well I booked to go to Portugal for 5 days leaving tomorrow week. It's just myself and younger daughter but I know its too late now for a family holiday and if I dont book something I will get nothing!! After the summer we have had it will be nice to have a few days sun. August is crazy. My daughter is in two big shows and the other daughters exam results come out!

Hope everyone has a great AF week-end.

Rustop

[Stargazerlily]

Jaunty July - Week 2

Good morning all...

I had fun yesterday, drove to a resort town on a lake and browsed, had lunch, and enjoyed the summer day with friends. I bought some things, for the house and for my husband to barbecue. It was exhausting, and at the end of the day it was so good to be home.

Of course, like any day, there were some rough spots. However, I sailed through, with lovely iced tea and deep breathing.

Today, chores, banking, having my Dad over for lunch. Then, some fun reading.

Papmom, wow, money worries are intense. Have faith that you will somehow figure it out. I think a parttime job is the answer, you will be busier, can catch up with some bills, and have less time to spend money. I know I spend when I am off, and just work on my work days, if that makes any sense. I just do not have opportunity to think of things I want during the week. Same goes for eating, I eat so well the days I work, as soon as I am off, pigout time. I too have a hard time shutting my mind off, I woke up in the middle of the night, just read for a while, then fell back asleep. It happens. Pap, you try to hard, my heart goes out to you.

Rustop, Yay, you are going a vacation. Lucky you.

Hope you all have a great day.

[Chillgirl]

Jaunty July - Week 2

Hi Guys

Papmom :l sending you my most special Chill positive vibes, Im so sorry you are going through this financial crap. I have been exactly there and never thought I would find a way out. Somehow I did and here I am. Something will go your way, never stop believing.

Rustop - Where in Portugal are you going? The nearest place to where I lived was Quinta do Lago (meaning Farmhouse by the Lake), just 20 minutes north of the airport. Yes the weather has turned out way better than expected but as it was unsettled this morning we didnt chance going to the Island, there will be other times.

Star - You sound happy and strong, lovely to hear.

Im having the most wonderful awesome weekend and never want it to end! I think my dating days may be over Mr B is funny, charming, sophistocated and gorgeous......

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 2

Good morning Jaunters!

Glad you liked the DailyOM papmom
I've done 4 or 5 of their courses - pretty good too! Love their gift shop too, one of the CDs I'm sending you is from their shop. Don't forget, you can tune in the Calm/Meditation station on Pandora & just stream it in the background on your laptop/PC like I do. It's as good as taking a chill pill, really

Rustop, your trip sounds nice - enjoy!!!
I used to take my daughter & drive to the beach for a few days while YB & son were away at scout camp in the mountains. I really liked that bonding time with my daughter.

Star, sounds like you had a great day yesterday!
I totally get it about staying busy & not spending $$. Online shopping has been a bit of a downfall for me but I try to not overdue. It stinks that there is nowhere to shop here in cow/corn country.

Got outside last night & planted my pumpkin patch! I have always wanted my very own pumpkin patch, bought a package of seeds many, many times. But the YB always nixed the idea - for absolutely no reason at all. There is plenty of room here, nothing/no one to stop me this year

Heatwave #5 on the way starting tomorrow. Guess this summer is going to be just as nasty as last summer - oh well.

Have a terrific AF day one & all!
Lav

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 2

OMG!
Where have all the Jaunters gone???? :H :H :H

[Rusty]

Jaunty July - Week 2

GOOD MORNING JAUNTY THREADMATES!!!!

Wow, I missed a lot...it's so good to be home!!! I will not bore you will all the details of my trip....other than this is the only picture of the Eiffel Tower I can seem to attach. Believe me, I've tried to get it right side up but I can't seem to do it.

Well, I had my AL temptations while in France...by the end of the first day of working together....I was barely speaking to my client I was so ticked at him for some *sshole comments directed at me during the day. Sooooo.....I told him I would not be going to dinner with him in the castle dining room as we had originally planned. I told him, "I'll stay in and order room service." Turns out....it took him 3 hours to get his dinner in the castle dining room....and there were bats flying all around his head. :H The next day, he announced loudly to the group. " 3 HOURS IS A LONG TIME TO WAIT FOR DINNER WHEN YOU ARE BY YOURSELF!!!!!" When I told my mom the story, she just laughed and said, "well it would have seemed like an even longer time if you had been with him, Rusty!!":H

Papmom-I can so understand your financial woes....maybe selling the Paphut is what you will have to do to stay afloat. Miss Lav will take care of you by sending you soothing meditation CDs.

Lav-I am nominating you our Threadmistress...sounds like HEADMISTRESS at an exclusive boarding school, right?:H But you see, Threadmistress is a much more prestigious position.....it's unfortunately a volunteer position and UNPAID!:upset: But you do more for all of us than you know and we are all grateful.

Rustop-have fun on your vacation!

Ok, now to try and send Pic #2.

[Rusty]

Jaunty July - Week 2

Hi Guys,

I'm back....I cannot seem to get this picture to attach so will try later. Off for a run now! See you later this afternoon!

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 2

:yay: RUSTY'S BACK :yay:

Sorry to hear your client was such an a__hole
Pathetic really to not be able to enjoy a wonderful trip like that ......kind of reminds me of YB on our trip to Ireland 8 years ago.

Send me your pictures, I'll post them for you

I'll have to think about the Threadmistress position
I'll consider it as long as I can keep my Lavan-ittude :H

[Chillgirl]

Jaunty July - Week 2

Rusty - welcome back and well done on dealing with the ass of a client sober.

Lav - your lavantitude is an essential element of our thread.

Just wanted to say all is very good in Chillworld
In fact it couldn't be better, my busy schedule continues to just get busier and I don't seem to have any control of it. However, so far I'm coping with whatever is thrown my way. Thank God for being AF, right now having a clear mind is paramount as so much is happening very quickly.

Hoping all the Janters are enjoying their weekend.