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[Lavande]

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Good morning friends!

Up early to get a few thinhgs done before I head out. I have an appointment at 8:30 to get my B/P checked & hopefully get off this medication that I am so sick of taking.

Greetings Rusty, Dill, Star & everyone. Have a great day!
Lav

[papmom3]

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What a sad sad day for Boston and this country. I truly hope Obama will show no mercy to the perpetrators. My nephew was there, heard the explosions but fortunately was not in harms way ( he was a mile or so away from the finish line in Kenmore square which might be more than a mile away). My other nephew was at Fenway at the sox game and had made his way back to his dorm at BU by the time he was able to contact my sister. The nephew who was at the marathon had to use the phone at a gas station to call home because all cell lines were shut down immediately after the blasts.
I just got home from a day in CT. We didn't have the radio on so it wasn't until we stopped at an antique shop around 4 or so that we heard about everything. In the back of my mind I remembered my oldest nephew at Easter saying he was going into Boston today as he had missed the Marathon last year when he was at Northeastern because he decided to visit his GF in Amherst instead. A moment of panic until my sister texted me back to say both were OK. She however went through hell because she couldn't reach either one of them for the longest time.
Old your loved ones close and please say a prayer for the families of the two people killed and for the 100+ who were so horribly injured. :upset:

[Lavande]

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Very sad turn of events in Boston Papmom
I just can't imagine the level of shock & confusion in all those poor folks.
Evil people roam amongst us. My thoughts & prayers go out to all those involved.

[Rusty]

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OMG....there doesn't seem to be a safe haven anywhere! I'm glad all your relatives are safe, Pap.:l

I'm in Detroit with my new client. A nice, young fellow. I'm exhausted and off to bed.

Love and peace, and SAFETY to all my friends here!:h

[Persephone1]

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Hello Achievers! I finally have internet fixed. :yay: It feels like forever since I've been able to really connect, I missed you all!

Such disturbing news about the bombs in Boston. Wonder what nut is behind this one? Probably another young, attention starved kid. Tragic and never~ending. We barely have time to recover before another hits. Sending love to victims and family members...

I have much reading up to do before I can adequately compose my post, will be doing that very soon!

I think I'm gonna just stick to this thread from now on and maybe find some Smart Recovery meetings in my area. The whole ordeal with Hippyman is bizarre and I don't care to be involved in the drama BS, it certainly won't help anything.

Be back soon! xoxox, P.

[Persephone1]

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I so missed you Achievers! I finally have internet fixed. :wd:
It feels like forever since I've been able to really connect. I do apologize for going back so far with responses, but want to check in where I left off, hope yiz don't mind? I sincerely think I may just stick to this thread as far as MWO goes, due to recent happenings.

First and foremost, sending love to victims and family of the awful bombing in Boston. What is happening to our world? We barely catch our breath before another tragedy hits.

Forgive the indulgence, but I need to briefly comment on the Hippyman debacle (if any of you are aware): I am truly disheartened not only by the unfolding of who Hippyman is/isn't, but the nightmare drama that has ensued in the wake of it. Yuck.

Is the sun still shining in your neck 'o the woods Dearest Rusty? Geez, I'm not sure if winter is ever leaving us this year! I agree, don't think snowflakes are very fragrant :H Spring flowers would be very much welcomed! Safe travels in Detroit and homeward.

Total Bummer about Mexico Stargazerlily. I had the same thing happen to me years ago at a Club Med. Sadly, I think it's a rite of passage for travelers south of the border! Glad you are home and content now :huggy I love the idea of a new book for a travel adventure ~ do you Kindle/Nook or read a real, live Book?

PapMom I wrote this long, drawn out response to your work situation and really what I want to say is pretty simple: I hope that you don't settle, in any area of your life. Do what you love and makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning. I find that when I work for folks who genuinely appreciate me and treat me with respect, value my time and efforts get back the same from me tenfold, and it comes virtually effortlessly. Sure, we all have room to grow and change, so take the 'constructive criticism' for what its worth, it can't hurt. You deserve to be happy while you still have to work to support yourself! Xoxo.

Aw, so sorry about your bro's foot Lav. I apologize if you've shared this, but are you close to him? Any news on your Will's test results?

Have a good Tuesday gang and thinking of you Dill, LBH, Cyntree, BHOG & All Others.

P.

[Stargazerlily]

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Good morning...

Wow, tragedy beyond anything imaginable. For anyone who has loved ones in Boston, my prayers go out to you. Hope they catch the bombers, but justice will never be done.

Pers, I read the debacle you spoke about on MWO...from time to time this type of stuff happens, the best policy is to ignore it. Many people here and everywhere are disturbed and want to hurt others. I don't pretend to understand cruelty, etc. Itis a waste of energy. But MWO also has good threads, people, and support. Glad your internet is fixed.

Pap, good to hear your family is safe. Sorry you have to go through this.

Feeling weak but made it through Monday. Onward Tuesday.

[Lavande]

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Good morning friends,

Up & sitting here with my coffee before the chaos begins. My grandsons spent the night here since both parents had to be up & out extra early today. I am watching the news about Boston & feeling so sad. I will turn it off as soon as the boys get up - they don't need to see this horror. My thoughts & prayers are with all those affected in Boston.

The results of Will's testing are not back yet BUT.....
somehow, miraculously he's started walking on his own again! Just like that!!! He's wobbly but he's moving around & playing with all of his favorite stuff
I still want to know what caused all this with him but am grateful that it appears to be over.

Greetings Rusty, Perse, Star, & everyone!
Glad you are starting to feel better Star. I can imagine how wiped out you must be at this point.
I didn't hear any news about my brother yesterday so I guess it's status quo for him. I am trying not to dwell on him & his problems, it's just sad to be in such pitiful condition at the age of 67.

OK, wish me luck & loads of energy to get through this day with these two little dynamos :H
Have a great AF Tuesday everyone.

Lav

[Rusty]

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A quick good morning hello to everyone!

Now 3 dead in Boston-including an 8-year-old boy.:upset: I wonder if they will cancel the London Marathon on Sunday just as a precaution.

Lav-Wow, I am so glad that Will has made progress. Ahem, I believe that is called
Lavin-i-tude!!:H. Glad he inherited your genes.

Star-I am glad you're feeling better, but like you, even with Cipro, it took me a long time to recover from going to Mexico. And....every time I went there, I got something stolen out of my suitcase. Mexico will never be a vacation destination for me.

Perse-that BS with Hippyman is the reason I stayed away from MWO for months at a time....drunken posters on the Newbies Thread.....nutcases on the General Discussion Forum. It was a huge turnoff. Don't get caught up in all of that....it's like a soap opera. I don't even lurk on those threads anymore. My friends are right here.:h

Pap-I thought of you today. I worked out at Planet Fitness. I know you had a membership once there.

Big hugs and cheers to Pap, LBH, Cyn, TDN, BHOG, and anyone I missed...Happy AF Tuesday!

[Lavande]

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It takes an EB to catch Stella for a portrait :H :H
What can I say? They've been 'friends' for the past 2 1/2 years.



I am quite thoroughly exhausted after watching kids for 24 hrs - oh yeah

[Persephone1]

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I forgot to mention that my xrays showed nothing, not surprising. The therapy doc wanted me to 'jump through his hoops' for another month and I was really down and uncertain how I would pull this off...I had an appt. with my GP today and essentially pleaded with him for an MRI! WHICH I GOT! inkele:Friday at 6:00 am. So Grateful. And Terrified. But will finally know what is wrong with me. I have a fantastic doc.

Happy Wednesday Achievers. :muahaha: P.

[Persephone1]

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Lav,

LOVE, LOVE the pic of your buddy and Stella. :thanks: for sharing. P.

[papmom3]

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great pic Lav! Just the thing I needed! And what triumph in EB's face. Stella looks pretty darn comfy in his arms!!

Yesterday was a day of sadness and reflection so I didn't have much to say. The stories coming out are unbelievable and it's not only the victims we have to pray for but the people who ran TOWARDS the blast disregarding their own safety to help them and saw horrific carnage when they got there. So many heros. The death stands at 3 still and I hope that doesn't change. The 3rd victim a grad student at BU where my nephew is an undergrad.
P1-thanks for your thoughts on my job situation. Its very disheartening to feel this way after only 2 months. I am believing more and more that I need to be doing something totally different but have no idea what. I also believe that until I can pay down my debt and get focused on a budget, I will not have the freedom to explore anything else. Since I am not quite at making ends meet yet, I have to stay where I am, be a model employee and hope I will get rewarded this summer. Once I can be few dollars ahead of my budget I can start to pay down the credit cards which total almost $250 a month. Put the car payments in there and it's almost $600 a month. What I could do with that $600 every month!! I would never have to worry about another vet bill that's for sure!! I'm going to check out Dave Ramsey's program, hop on their forums and see what others have done in my situation. Until I can expend no more than what I bring in, I don't think any program will work but maybe there is something I don't know about yet. Ha! and to think an extra $100-$200 was going towards booze every month!! How did I ever do it???? Anyway, thank you. Good luck on Thursday, I sure hope something treatable shows up on the MRI.

Hope everyone has a wonderful humpday.

[Stargazerlily]

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Good morning to all...

Lav, so good to hear little Will is on the mend!!!! What a relief. Watching young kids for 24 hours would be tough, but who better to give them a good time but grandma? Loved the picture, what fun. We are getting a few days of rain, and the weather is definitely April, much warmer and gentler than winter. Let's hope it lasts and we have seen the last of snow.

Rusty, I am slowly feeling better, and grateful for it. I too noticed the nastiness on some of the threads and have had a few mean comments directed my way, completely stunning me, in the past. Now, I stick to this thread, and stay away from controversy. First things first. Live and let live. I wonder why Mexico is such a rough country to visit? I have never come home from a trip feeling so weak and ill, it stinks. Luckily half my week is over. I really want time to relax at home.

Pers, getting the right diagnosis is everything and hopefully this test will help you find the treatment you need.

There is something so miraculous about spring. The softer warmer breezes, birds singing their greetings, green grasses, and the smells of the earth. I am loving it!!! I think about winter and how rough it is, and the joy of spring. It would be tough to live in warm weather and not get this transformation in nature. Happy to be alive and able to enjoy the change of seasons.

To all, have a great day.

[Lavande]

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Good morning friends & Happy Hump Day

Rain here as well Star but it is definitely Spring-like. My tulips are opening, love the pretty orange & pink blooms.

Will was napping yesterday afternoon so I had a chance to go out with EB for a bit. He really had to work to catch his chicken - Stella is not as laid back as she used to be so he was quite proud when he finally captured her :H

Perse, I hope you get your answers from your MRI.
I don't remember, but are you seeing a pain specialist as well? That is definitely where I would go!!!

Papmom, living within our budgets.......
Many books have be written on this subject & they all make sense but actually following their advice is another story. I've known people who have been to financial planners too but again, following their advice & plan is something else. Spending money can be as addictive as smoking, drinking, sugar, etc. I think we need to learn to say NO to the devil in our heads who tells us we want/need to spend
I had eight straight years of college tuition payments to make while my kids were attending so I had to just tell myself NO - I can live without xyz until they graduate. I promised my kids that they would be able to graduate with no college loans provided they stayed out of trouble & toed the line I made them pay for books & other expenses so they had to work too
Making a plan & sticking to it no matter what is the only way to go!!!!

About the insanity on MWO -
I involved myself just a little because I was receiving PMs from people who were truly concerned about Hippyman going missing. I had sensed all along something was amiss with that individual but kept my opinion to myself. When he revealed his true identity as a female who was banned from this site 4 years ago for bad behavior - I got pissed!
I hate, hate, hate being manipulated by psychos, be it here or in real life! The majority of people on MWO are honest & caring people looking for a hand & should not be subject to the twisted thinking of a few sick individuals. I know it's hard to sort out people in a virtual world but once someone admits to lying & manipulating to get their egos satisfied - I'm done wih them :tsk: These people need to go seek professional help & stop freaking out people here.

YB mentioned to me that the FBI will find the people responsible for the bombings in Boston. Apparently they only take on cases they know they can resolve! I learn something new everyday. Still thinking & praying for all involved.

Off to Curves I go, yay.
Lav