Jaunty July - Week 3

[Chillgirl]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Afternoon Jaunters

Lav - The photo of the dogs is a classic! Wet dogs are not one of my fav things Im lucky as Elle hates to get wet and as she is quite little a quick rub with a towel and she's dry.

Papmom - Im anxious to hear your news and hoping its positive.

LBH - Your post was lovely to read as always, I like the thought of us taking care of each other in our minds. 6 days on a boat with someone difficult sounds like pure purgatory! My max is 2 days of being pleasant to people I dont like then I cant seem to hide the truth from my face any longer.

SD - nearly 6 ft, wow! You can be the threads supermodel.

Dewdrop - I love to wake at 6am and have time to ease into the day, I need to get back to my meditation too. Im much better at it in the morning than at night. When my mind is tired I find it much harder to control my thoughts.

Star - enjoy that tranqillity and top up on your "me" time. Something I seem to have left behind in Portugal.... Not that im complaining but talk about going from one extreme to another.

Rustop - Your early morning at the beach sounds great, I used to love my dawn walks by the sea in Portugal.

Tues and thurs are my long days and I wont get home till late so Im checking in now while having my lunch. I was suposed to be cleaning my apartment over lunchtime but I have come to catch up with you guys instead!

Im still having to pinch myself to see if I will wake up from this new development in my personal life, it just seems to good to be true. If you had told me a year ago how my life would be now I would have said impossible, so whatever is going on in your lives never doubt how much it can change. It was on August 2nd last year that my ex called me up to confess to our financial crisis. I remember thinking my life was over. Like the name of this wonderful site, there is always a "way out" of everything, right up until we take our final breath. Never stop believing......

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Last but not least ~ good morning all!

Searching for some real energy this morning but not sure if I'll find it
The excessive heat really slows me down.

Wonderful to hear from you LBH!
I have to admit my favorite Wyerth is still 'Big Pig' :H I'll have to look for a link to post for those not familiar with the Wyeth's farm/nautre work.

SD, my hair reacts so badly to the humidity it's really not funny :H Glad I'mnot the only one!

Dewdrop, so nice yo are able to sleep to restore yourself. I'm still looking for a solid night's sleep without hot flashes waking me several times Hope your day is great!

Star, glad you are enjoying your peaceful household just as you deserve.

Rustop, I love IKEA & need a trip there myself.......good idea!

Chill, hope your new-found happiness lasts for a very long time

My day is all about getting through home/work chores without melting. This heatwave is actually killing people, how sad is that??

Wishing everyone a terrific AF Tuesday!

Lav

[sdlovespackers]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Good Afternoon!!
Just had to check in and see how everyone was doing....
Dew-I'm like you...I start reading a book at night, next thing I know, I wake up with a book imprint on my forehead at 4AM!!! I have to go to bed x-tra early if I want to get any reading done!! DO you have a Kindle???

Star--Glad to hear things are more peaceful around your house. SOmetimes its good to take a little break from the ones we love...I'm slowly learning that...I'd REALLY be ok if my son's dad could spend a weekend with him this summer!! :H I think I kinda need a break myself...I was noticing the other day the sound of my son's chewing was bugging me!!:H

Rustop--Beach rides...IKEA???? Where do you live PARADISE??!?! Closest IKEA...5 HOURS!!! Closest ocean beach...5 hours by airplane!!!! UGH!! So envious!!!

Chill--:l Hey new best friend!! Super model huh??!?!? LOL!!!! I love it!! Six foot, school teacher with wigged-out frizzy hair and dirt under finger and toe nails from doing yard work--no wonder I can't find a man!!:H

Lav--Isn't this heat horrible....it's sad what its doing to people around here as well!! I think it;s funny that people are putting ice cubes in the swimming pools to cool them down!!! Now THAT'S HOT!!!!

Speaking of hot, I notices my son forgot his water for baseball practice...I better go run it up to the park!! I'll check back in later!!
SD

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 3

:H :H I've been putting ice in the water cans for my chickens :H :H
I feel sorry for them & there's only so much you can do to cool them off.
No house chickens - I don't care how hot it gets!:H :H

[papmom3]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Oh NO!! Don't let this be you Lav!!

[Dewdrop]

Jaunty July - Week 3

A quick post from me - has anyone heard from John at all? He had his 1 year AF anniversary on the 13th July and I'd hate for us to miss congratulating him?? And I'm hopeful he is still AF because he has been so strong all year. If you are lurking John check in and let us know how you are :l

SD I bought a kindle a couple of months ago on the advice of our lovely Lav and love it, however some of the books I want to download aren't on the kindle store, it's still good to read a proper book though and I like the option of both.

Dewdrop :h

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Dewdrop, it does take a little while before a book becomes available on Kindle. I always click on the option to request the book become available when I'm looking on Amazon.

I've been thinking about John too. Time for an email I think

Had a small thunder storm roll thru here but I don't think it's going to be enough to change this weather pattern.

[papmom3]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Evening all-quick fly by as it is late!
I made the call at 4:30 this afternoon. Unfortunately she wasn't there or she was screening. At any rate I left a quick and to the point VM. We'll see if I get a call tomorrow or not. I also applied for another job at another school in my city (we have 10 colleges-you'd think I'd be able to get a job at one of them for heaven's sake!!). It's back to Admissions with this one but graduate admissions, focusing on International students which is right up my alley. It was posted a month ago so we'll see if i get a response. Sort of feel like I did when I was dating. Always waiting for a call back but never getting one.

[rustop61]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Good morning Jaunters

Ah Dew, you are so thoughtful, remembering John's anniversary date. I too have thought of John, Dill and Sooty, it could be that real life takes over or Al has sunk his claws in again. If that is the case, guys please dont feel bad, check in and let us know you are ok and if you are ready to hop on the bus again, there is plenty of space.

Papmom - thinking of you today. Look at our Chill and where she was this time last year.

Well going to have a hectic month in August, worse than usual I mean. Show this Saturday all day, flying to Portugal Sunday for 5 days. Just back and have visitors for week. One daughter leaving for Tenerife at 4 a.m. just after I get back and the other competing in a hugh horse show in RDS Dublin that week. I had better make the most of my few days away. If I dont get a chance to check in, you will all know whats happening.

Right now I had better walk the dogs and get ready for the day ahead. Happy Hump day everyone.

Rustop

[Stargazerlily]

Jaunty July - Week 3

It is really early, I don't know what is wrong with me getting up at this time. Actually, I woke to thunder, it is so hot, we have had brief, quick thunder showers two days in a row now. So hot in fact that I have just focused on work and home, not even spending any time outdoors, it is just too muggy. I feel blessed though because I have airconditioning at home, work and my car. I know a few individuals who have no air, and believe me, they are just trying to make it through each day and night!!

My son came for a visit last night and announced he is moving out next month, permanently. Yay!! He was negative about his job, but I just ignored him. My attitude is that right now I don't care and it is not my problem. I really do not want to live with him anymore, it just doesn't work for me, at all. So, pray that everything works out and he is able to coordinate his life. I have to protect myself as far as getting involved in his drama, as there is always drama.

As far as John, Dill and Sooty go, I would love to hear from them. MWO has become a part of my life, most days. The connections here are so important and really keep me grounded. We would love to hear from you, no matter the situation.

Papmom, I think no communication is communication and I think it was a smart move to keep applying for other positions. To me, it is so rude to not dash off an email or leave a voice mail. To keep someone waiting is so unneccessary.

Chill, isn't it great to be busy and productive? I love it. I have had a decent week at work so far and continue to pace myself. I do no housework during the week, just picking up aftermyself, doing the dishes and taking out the garbage. There is just no time. I need my down time during the week too. How is your job going? Do you like the people you work with, the work itself? My new job is so much more peaceful, I feel like a different person. I work with fewer people, it is a smaller place, and it is much more low key.

Lav, keep those chickens cool. I wonder if animals are better able to handle extreme weather conditions? I know it is hot, but it gets hot every summer, and we all survive. It is easier to take then February!!!!

Rustop, enjoy your beach and Ikea, what fun.

To all, have a great day, AF.

[Lavande]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Good morning Jaunters!

Star ~ same here, hot & humid & generally disgusting!
It's sad to watch the chickens out there just sitting around & panting - you can definitely see the heat is bothering them. They are usually quite lively - oh well. Good that your son is moving on......keep your fingers crossed

Rustop, sure hope you enjoy your trip to Portugal - sounds wonderful! You'll need to recharge your batteries.

Papmom, I would think colleges would be anxious to fill their open position now before the Fall semester starts! Fingers crossed for you!

I have lots & lots to do today & hope I don't melt (grateful for the AC in my home & car). DIL & grandsons want to come for dinner so I need to pick up something that doesn't require too much cooking

Wishing everyone a wonderful AF Hump day!

Lav

[Chillgirl]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Hi Guys

Papmom - something will turn up, I just know it. How about sending your cv to all 10 colleges? You never know when someone might leave a vacancy.

Lav - I've forgotten what humid feels like, I used to cope pretty well in the heat but im feeling for your poor chickens, pity they didnt like to paddle.

Star - Im so happy your son is moving on, you have done pretty well considering you had your doubt about it before he even moved home. The older I get the more I cant tolerate drama, quiet and simple is just fine.

Rustop - Give my love to Portugal, I miss it SO so much. It seems to be hitting me recently more than ever.

Im having dinner tonight with Mr B, havent seen him since Sunday and cant wait :h

[sdlovespackers]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Just a quick check in as I have a ton to get done before the ex shows up for "family night" at my son's baseball game this evening. Why this always stresses me I don't know...I really shouldn't care if my house is clean, what I look like, if I have something he likes to drink to offer him (which would be Mt Dew thankfully)....etc...my yard won't be mowed either but it's been too dang hot out to that...it sucks having these OCD tendencies:H :H

Dew--I don't have a Kindle...most everyone in my family does and thinks I should have one. I just read the "old fashion" way...by book!! :H I'm not all that big of reader...probably because normally all the reading I do has to do with classes I've been taking or having to do with work. Reading for leisure was never an option...more of a demand! First time to read for fun has been this summer.

Chill--have fun tonight!!! I know what you mean about not wanting drama...liking things simple...honestly, thats probably one of the biggest reasons I've stayed away from men...it seems the "men" (and I use the term loosely) here are so immature and just bring with them SOOOO much drama...don't need it nor want it!!

I know I didn't address everyone...I apologize...but I really need to get to cleaning...I feel the anxiety rising...:H so silly, I know...
More later.......
SD

[Rusty]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Good Morning Jaunty Friends,

Woot Woot....I'm home today so I will enjoy a run along the lake path, a bike ride, and a swim in the lake before the swarms of tourists show up at the beach. Competing for another triathlon and hopefully I'll get first place in all 3 events! :H Horribly hot here but that's ok. I have one more day of local work this week and then I leave for California on Saturday....a week of beach fun and then two days of work....in LA and Utah.

Papmom-so sorry you didn't hear back about your job, but I read on the Daily Thread that you talked to a financial counselor about getting a lower interest rate on your home....GOOD JOB! I am in awe of your diligence with reaching your goals!

Star-I am so happy that your son is moving out!:yay: This move will no doubt force him to mature and I imagine your blood pressure will go down, too. I think of you regularly as I told you that my closest friends' son has Tourette's and an avoidance disorder, and is on SSI because he can't work....and he is a constant worry....and he's 39. :upset: I have an enormous amount of compassion and empathy for you. I'm with you about the drama as well. NO THANK YOU! I dated a guy who had FIVE kids and talk about drama....nonstop, and I, as the convenient sounding board, had to hear about it ALL the time. Never again. I don't have the patience for it.

I have to say....that with my AF life.....I'm happy in my own skin again. I don't feel lonely on the weekends because I like to do fun things that are good for me and I get joy out of just making healthy choices instead of starting to drink early in the day at least one of the weekend days. I used to think my family would think, "oh, what an incredibly boring life Rusty has....she doesn't date, she doesn't do anything exciting on the weekends, ' but I have finally trained my brain not to think that way. I'm doing some more updating to my condo and I like planning and completing home improvement projects with a clear and happy head. When I was drinking heavily, I did not realize the cumulative, depressive effect and grip AL had on me. The more AF days I have, the more the beast knows to stay the bleep away from me.

Chill-wishing you romantic and happy thoughts with the wonderful Mr. B. Just let me know when I can print the details in the MWO Daily Mail because your fans are getting restless. I promise....if there are steamy parts, I will only include them if you want me to. Mr. B is a really lucky guy! Happy for you, sweetheart. OMG! Have you told Mr. G that you're not available anymore? We haven't seen G in a while. I know I scared him off. When I want to know how he's doing, I lurk on the underwear....um, I mean Underooos Thread. But then, I don't know if he has to "friend" me like he would have to on Facebook so I could check out what he's doing.

Rustop-Have fun in Portugal. I will get there one day. I live vicariously through your daughters when it comes to equestrian competition. I think of it often.

SD-reading....yup, I'm with you.....reading has always been a demand for me....so I don't consider it a viable option for relaxation. I totally get how you feel about cleaning the house and putting on your make-up for your ex. But fitting into a Smart Car when you're almost 6 feet? I dunno.:H

LBH-I'm glad you like your Smart Car...because you are one smart woman, and I so enjoy your posts. Hope your adopted Yorkie is doing well with you and Lord Bird Heart.

Lav-what did you make for dinner for DIL and grandsons? Next time you cook, do me a favor and invite me over. HAHAHAAHH! Lav, one of my clients' Border Collies killed his son's pet chicken. My client felt his dog was just trying to herd the chick to get him to follow the group and when he didn't, Border Collie nipped at his feet and neck. Last I heard from my client, he was having a funeral service with his son for the dead chicken.

Dewdrop-I don't own a kindle but I see lots of them on planes. How are all your children doing, and how are you feeling?

A shoutout to John, Dill, Sooty, Cassia, Shelley, and anyone I may have missed. Please let us know if you're ok!

[rustop61]

Jaunty July - Week 3

Hi Jaunters

Whew, Rusty you are a busy lady and not one bit boring. I love reading about your adventures. One of the advantages of growing older and being AF is becomming more comfortable in your own skin. I like living ODAT, I find it really helps.

Star - glad your son is moving out. You can only do so much for your kids and then it is up to them. One of the hardest thing for a parent is to step away.

Papmom - any word yet?

Really miserable day here, wet and dreary. Looking forward to some sun in Portugal. Better go though, have a million and one things to do before I leave.

Big hello to everyone.

Rustop