AF August Angels - Week 4

[Lavande]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Hi Dewdrop!
Glad you are well

Unfortunatey I had to skip my Curves visit today ~ they don't have power either
Hoping for power by Wednesday at least

[Cassia]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Hi all!

So, apparently I am an alarmist but I tell you, I was scared. The wind was awful and I kept seeing the lights go on and off in manhattan. Then I read twitter...bad idea. Made I thru in one piece.lost power due to exploding transformer. I flagged down the electricity guy the next day to sort it. My work has no running water so had to close. We will see tomorrow. Thanks for all your wishes! I really feel so bad for the people of Vermont and upstate NY. They are really suffering!

Lav - I hope your power is sorted soon.

P3, how is everything in mass?

Rustop - how exciting that your daughter is starting uni! What is she studying?

Speak soon all!

X

[Lavande]

AF August Angels - Week 4

:yay: The power just came back on at 8:30 pm
Now ~ will it stay on???? Hope so

Cassia, sounds like NYC lucked out, I'm happy for you.
i think I just read that 39 people have died as a result of Irene....very sad.

Hope everyone has a good night!
Lav

[Chillgirl]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Good Morning guys - last days of being angelic

Glad Cass and Lav that you have power again

My Lawyers meeting was very disheartening. What I was hoping to achieve is some sort of help towards obtaining some financial settlement from my husband. All I want is a deposit for a home, otherwise im going to be really stuck when the rental income ends as my salary will not cover my rent and living costs. If I had a deposit then at least I could buy a small home and start over. Anyway turns out I need an international Lawyer and investigator and for that I need big bucks. I have no savings and can barely pay for the consultation yesterday so I have no chance in taking this any further.

Despite this I'm not actually upset. It's a set back but not fait a com plait, I have an knowing that somehow it will all work out. Ive been giving these challenges and I will find a solution.

In other news, I have ended my relationship with Ken. I have thought very long and hard over this as he was such a wonderful person who could have given me an amazing life. However there have been only a handful of times in my life when an over whelming feeling has compelled me to take radical action, each time it has been all consuming and these have been very significant landmarks in my life which have taken my life in another direction. After being happily alone for several years I really thought I wanted to be in a relationship, but I don't, not just with Ken but with anyone. I feel such a relief having made that decision, I feel lighter and free and have great clarity. It's like with the AL, now it's over and I don't have to waste any energy thinking about it anymore. I had a long chat with a good friend last night and she thinks I'm mad and will regret letting him go. I KNOW 100% that I won't. Like everything in our lives we have to experience things to know how we feel about them, I tried it... I didn't like it... So now I know

Have a great tuesday gang

[Stargazerlily]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Good morning all...

Dewdrop, you sound in a good place and how nice to ave extra time off. We are thinking of you and continuing to send you healing loving energy.

Rustop, summer is great but it is also wonderful to get back to normal. How are you feeling about your oldest leaving the nest? When my daughter left I felt a sense of relief and sadness at the same time. It was time for her to go, but I realized that it would never be the same. However, it is healthy to go off and be on your own. Let us know your thoughts.

Lav, hope you have electricity today. It was good that you had no further problems due to Irene.

Cassia, I bet it was scarey, I would not want to go through a hurricane. You did it on your own too.

Chill, you never cease to amaze me. You are so courageous in being honest with yourself and making hard decisions. I have often wondered if something happened to my husband and I, if I would want to be in another relationship. I don't think I would, not that I don't like men or anything, but I need my own space too. Does this sound right or make any sense? It's almost like you lose part of yourself when in a relationship, or maybe one is not free enough to follow their own path? When younger, it was out of the questions, however, having been in a good comfortable relationship it would be hard to get into another one. Plus, I wondered about you being in a social group with lots of drinking, that sounds stressful. Period. Maybe I have taken this wrong, but in any case, you are awesome.

I have a busy day ahead of me, happy to connect with you all, what is our September name going to be?

[Lavande]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Good Tuesday morning one & all

I am this morning because my power is back & a hot shower, clean hair, etc are wonderful things

chill, you sounded like you were on the road to end things with Ken. Don't know what to say but I think it's it's wise to protect your self-esteem & integrity. I have no desire to put myself into a place where another man could ruin my sense of self again. It would be an insane step for me I think As far as future housing goes, I'm not sure where I'm going to end up either.

Star, hope you have a good day!

This region has had a record rainfall for the month of August - over 19" of rain including Irene!!!
The yards are looking way too lush & green for this time of year. Looks like more more for YB :H

Have to play catch up in my shop this morning & meeting a friend for lunch & to deliver some embroidery I did for her.
Wishing everyone a great AF Tuesday!

Lav

[papmom3]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Well Ladies-I say we buy/build a compound somewhere in PA!!! Big enough for 6 dogs, 2 cats, a bird and a clutch of hens and big enough for whoever else might want to join us!! Lav can have an embroidery shop, Chill a yoga/self esteem and meditation studio, and I'll have my sewing room and work at U of D!! We'll garden organically and sell our produce/eggs as a CSA or something, learn to bake our own bread, and declare the land we own a nature preserve!! Maybe we can even fit in a dog or cat rescue. Now, doesn't that sound divine??? No men needed (but the good ones can visit!!)

Davidji:"What do I want? What do I want?" "How can I serve/help-what is my Dharma?"

Way to go Chill!! You have really mastered the art of listening to yourself and acting accordingly. I'm sure you and Ken will remain great friends!! I sure hope the lawyer thing takes a better turn for you!!

Lav-so glad your power is back on full force!! Can't believe how gorgeous it is out there!!

Rusty-how are you feeling today???? any reduction in pain?

Cass-glad you're ok!! I'm OK too. It must have been so scary watching across the river!! Your hubby comes over is 4 days!! Whoo hoo!!

Hey Star, Dew, Rustop!! Hi to anyone else visting today!! I do wish Sped, LBH and Jolie would check in!!

[Rusty]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Shouldn't It Be Week 5?

Hi Everyone from Minnesota!

Just a quick check-in to ask if it should not be Week 5 we are in so there are 5 weeks in August?

Papmom-thank you for asking about me....I'm just a tad better today but since I'm left handed and that's where the pain is....I'm trying to minimize my typing as it makes the pain worse. I see the Orthopedic surgeon on the 15th.

Lav, Papmom and Cassia-so glad your power is back on and you dodged a bullet with the hurricane.

Chill-good job for making the decision to break up with Ken.

Sorry I am at work and cannot address everyone else. I've been reading, though.

[Lavande]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Hi Rusty,
You are back to work - so am I
Please, please, please get a consult with a pain specialist before you agree to any surgery.
That's what YB did for his displaced lumar discs. He went for 5 epidual treatments (had cortisone & pain med injected) & he's is relatively pain free although he is still a giant pain in my A$$ :H

papmom, this would be the perfect area for said compound
Lots of crazy 50 something ladies living off the land..... we could use on of Rusty's Call Men when needed

Finishing up a job now that needs to be delivered to m sister-in-law.
Later

[Chillgirl]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Good evening Angels :angel:

Star - You are spot on about me finding it hard to be in social situations. Not actually because I would ever be tempted to drink but because I would just so much rather be doing something else. I have been on an alternative path for many years and as I was part of some spiritual groups in Portugal I didnt think I was particularly different. Now however going back into the scene I was part of many years ago, I see how far I have travelled and I just plain dont fit in any more.

Im feeling very liberated today, there is nothing like loosing a piece of your freedom to make you appreciate it again.

Papmom - your compound idea would solve many of our housing/financial issues. Where do i sign?? And Lav, one "call man" between us would be more than enough

Rusty - Sending you my special pain healing vibes.... Tomorrow is the last day of August and then we head into week one of "September Santuary". Phew sounds like we could all do with a bit of sactuary in our lives. Maybe our theme should be try and slow down a bit and pay more attention to our self care.

[Lavande]

AF August Angels - Week 4

September Self Care Sanctuary Chill

[sdlovespackers]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Good Evening!!

I second the September Self Care Sanctuary!! Love it!!!
I'm exhausted....how many days until SUmmer Vacation??:H
Happy, healing thoughts to everyone!!
Good Night!!:l
SD

[Stargazerlily]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Good morning,

I woke up waaaay too early today.....I am having those darn hot flashes, and they are driving me crazy. I also have a pimple on my chin, so know there are hormonal things going on. What an irritation. To have wrinkles and pimples, can it get any better than this?

Rusty, hope you are feeling better and it sounds like Lav has some good suggestions. After all, surgeons love to cut on you, that is what they do. But living with pain is so draining.

Chill, what kind of alternative spiritual groups did you associate with? I am curious as I have been having some contact with supposed New Age stuff, that really does make sense to me, but I am cautious too. The sound vibration I talked about for instance. It was awesome and healing. How could that be? I too feel uncomfortable in a party situation, and again admire your courage in being true to yourself.

Papmom, your utopia sounded great. I would love to be more green. I am still trying to refinance, the loan people are giving me a hard time about all sorts of nothing, it is incredible. How is your journey to refiance going? I am amazed at what a**holes loan specialists can be.

To all, have a meaningful AF day.

[Lavande]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Morning all on this very last day of August

Star, welcome to the hot flash/night sweat club.......ugh, it sucks! I am finally over the skin breakouts though. You really feel like an idiot buying tube after tube of Clearasil when you are 50+ years old :H

SD, focus on just today!

I was burned last winter by my mortgage company Wells Fargo. I ended up pretty pissed off when they sent me an offer to refinance then turned down my app, WTF? I was just thinking about trying to go with my Credit Union but not sure if I can handle another rejection right now

Heading out to Curves shortly then back for some work.
Wishing everyone a great AF Hump Day!!!!

Lav

[papmom3]

AF August Angels - Week 4

Hi Star-I had my appraisal on Friday and on Monday sent in my waiver to the bank's lawyer so he could get the payoff amount from my lender and contact my ins agent about the hazard insurance. So far seem pretty straight forward. My biggest concern right now is how the appraisal will come in. I'll let you know what happens. I'm sorry they are giving you the run around. I do know they are being very strict about the appraisals and credit scores these days. What a difference 4 years makes!! I'm dealing with a real and local bank, not a mortgage broker or one of the big loan companies as I have in the past so I think that may make a difference. I hope things straighten out for you soon!!

Everyonce in a while I pick up one of those new age newspapers. I've always read the ads for the seminars/workshops etc with amusement. Now I'm wondering if maybe there isn't something to some of them. I'll have to go find another newspaper soon and really study it.

I signed up for 3 classes on Daily OM but haven't done a thing with them. Don't know if they are available for me to go to whenever I want or if there is an expiration date. On a good note, I've only missed 2 of the Chopra meditations so far. I'm not really getting what they are trying to convey-I feel very detached from the subject areas but at least I'm listening. Keep waiting for that "AHA" moment to come......