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    af Tuesday 18th Mar

    well here we are ..mae all and how are things?wow missed a good few bits and pieces while I have been away...pretty weird ..at times in the middle of nowhere I could get on tinternet ..and yet in the middle of Saigon I couldnt...feel a bit better today ..yesterday felt absolutely rubbish..apart from tiredness ..there were issues with my stomach ..felt terrible including numerous stomach launched projectile firings!!! nuff said!it was a great experience there ,but there were some saddening moments,..the visit to S21 in Cambodia,the Cu Chi tunnels and the traps that were made to kill and maim people,and the war remnants museum..the Vietnam war ..or as they say the American war...all in all adding up to how inhumane human beings can be.....couldnt get over the traffic out there bikes everywhere carrying everything...to see a family of 4 on a bike was not unusual and I saw a bike with a trailer ...with a water buffalo in it!!!

    right brew time..and on we go
    morning Lav and how are you ?miss me did ya?so hows the snow scene ? still coming down?och well heres a brew to sit and watch it with.

    Pauly ..hiya how you doing?hows the ole boozebustin going...hopefully better than the kidz not making a mess!!!

    hiya tt ...hows things with you? still getting sorted out for our trips?yes it was interesting ..recall you saying you had backpacked out there...and yep there were thousands of them ..especially going into Cambodia..Paddys day ..quite strange really cosidering he was born in Britain..and originally was captured as a slave!

    Hiya byrdie ...hows you ?ok I hope ...ta for being the link to site when I couldnt get thru :l

    SL......WELL DONE YOU...thats ace that you made it thru!!is this gonna be a clean sheet month?like you I wait to see the blue n white saltire in the sky in November..but seriously well chuffed for you.

    hiya Det ..how are you doing my friend? missed all this about moving stuff out etc ..whats the sketch?

    Yah ...woweee how are you doing?sounds like lot been going on in your neck o the woods!firstly congrats on the directorship ...hope you get it ...secondly...the old saying springs to mind ..you can choose your friends but not your family!!youve got your own life to lead .....once...dont be carrying everybody elses monkey!!as for Maddie moving out...yep we had the same with Amy..including all the stuff currently residing in the loft that she left which will be following on in June when she moves to her new house!

    big hiya to all missing .....twill take me a coupla days to get back to normal...when did me and normal ever meet up in the same sentence???????

    have a good day ebberyone..


    10,000 escaped battery hens have been found on the football pitch of a local park.

    Police suspect foul play.

    I was texting my wife and she asked me to describe her in one word.

    "Elegant" I texted back.

    She replied with a smiley face and a kiss.

    "Yeah you should be in a zoo with all the other elegants" I continued. That was my last text though, as my gone battery died.

    "Sarcasm will get you nowhere in life," my boss told me.

    "Well, it got me to the 'International Sarcasm' finals in Santiago, Chile in 2009," I informed him.

    "Really?" he asked.

    "No," I replied.

    BBC News: China 'has halved its TB problem'

    Seems like they've finally got it down to a tee.

    I saw an immigrant standing with a sign today that said, "I'm looking for Werk."

    I went over to help him out and correct his spelling but apparently that's how you spell his brother's name.

    I don't understand my girlfriend sometimes, I came home this evening to find this note on the fridge.

    'It's not working. I'm sorry, but I've gone to stay at my parents house...'

    I opened it, the light came on and the beer was still cold.

    What the hell is she on about?!

    I said to the doctor, "I'm worried as whenever I go to visit my mother she gets my name wrong."

    He looked up at me sympathetically and asked, "Is it Alzheimer's?"

    I looked back at him in disgust and replied, "No, It's Steve."

    I told my Doctor I go to a tanning salon three times a week and he said, "Well, keep an eye out for moles."

    I replied, "Nah, it's a pretty hygienic place."

    coming up to the Viet border



    sailing down the Mekong river




    a des res!!!and fish farm

    af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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    af Tuesday 18th Mar

    Good morning Abbers,

    Hope you are feeling better soon Mick
    More stunning pictures! My brother was in Vietnam in 68-69.....no wonder he's never wanted to talk about it I don't think I slept that entire year.

    Cloudy & cold but nothing falling from the sky - yay!
    Hoping for some melting today & tomorrow because I am NOT shoveling!!!

    Today will be busy with a trip to Curves, some work then a visit from my daughter & granddaughter. Feeling a bit tired already :H

    Wishing everyone a wonderful AF Tuesday!

    Lav
    AF since 03/26/09
    NF since 05/19/09
    Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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      #3
      af Tuesday 18th Mar

      holy crap ABerooooos, where the heck are you all hiding?

      Mick, thanks for the kickstart and fab pics. My dad was in VN in 69-70 and does indeed have terrible stories to tell. nasty business as are all wars. When will humanity get a clue? oh well....

      Lav, glad your hens are winterized.

      been having fun with my iphone APP and sensor for monitoring 'heart rate variability' it's a form of brain trainer for entering a state of coherence and lessened stress. it's pretty amazing how it can sense when your mind drifts or your breathing changes.

      Another trip to storage today, now working on a prawn curry, then off to sword fighting tonight. woo!

      be well everyone wherever you are!
      nosce te ipsum
      (Know Thyself)

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        #4
        af Tuesday 18th Mar

        Hi Mick and Lav....and there's Det :hallo:

        Great pic's Mick, glad you're home safe and hope you feel better soon.

        Lav...all the snow fell here. Woke up to about 6cm but it was the light fluffy stuff and temps did get up to about 5 today.

        Det...very interesting about your app. Now I want prawns but not in a curry thank you very much.

        Busy last few days so sorry I haven't been keeping up. Decided to take Friday off and have a me weekend. Yay!

        Will have to settle for my chicken dinner so better get at it. Have a peaceful night all and Det you be careful.....PPQP

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          #5
          af Tuesday 18th Mar

          HI all! Good to be checking in today. It is good to be back here. I probably would have lessened my funk if I hadn't stayed away so long, frankly, but as I've gotten older, I tend to isolate more, even though I'm not drinking. Very bad habit, since everyone here has been more than kind to me. Like TT, I am afraid that I will spread negativity.

          Speaking of whom, where are you, TT? You better not be hiding out from us, although I am certainly not one to be pointing fingers .

          Thanks for the jokes, Mick, as well as the support! I think this crap with family has been a long time coming, and I've just had me head up me arse, frankly. Time to deal with it and move on! Your pictures are stunning. It is amazing how people live in these areas. We could all take a lesson from them about living more simply.

          I hope your day went well, Lav. I am sure you ended up not having to shovel! That sun angle is working its magic! Here's to an early and good rest for you.

          PPQP, I hope it starts to get warmer soon where you are. I am glad you are taking time for yourself.

          Det, sounds like you're working your magic in the kitchen today--not that that is unusual. Do be careful tonight! It is great to have you sounding like yourself, and I hope that your move goes just fabulously, starting with a quick sale of your house.

          Anyway, so far, so good with my daughter moving out. I am a little lonely for her, but truth be told, I am lonely for my fantasy of our relationship. She has really been pretty cranky for the past several months due to her horrendous commute. Since I am her mother, she has mostly been taking it out on me, and she has not appreciated my pointing it out to her. (But WHY?? LOL) I am enjoying re-claiming my space, and I actually feel MOTIVATED TO CLEAN, which happens about once a year. I am just waiting for a chickpea Korma to finish cooking and there is dinner. Yummy.

          I'm thinking of you, SL and SF. Hugs to anyone else I missed.

          Anyway, I'm off for the evening.

          Hugs to all!
          :l
          YahYah
          AF as of August 5th, 2012

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            #6
            af Tuesday 18th Mar

            Hi - quick drop in, back from a yucky day of meetings - too long, too many meetings and my head aches....
            Hanging in, transient thoughts bugging me - but will keep it up....see you later all
            “The only courage you will ever need is the courage to live the life you want"

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              #7
              af Tuesday 18th Mar

              started a Wed thread!

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                #8
                af Tuesday 18th Mar

                Late check in for me,Kellie got her letter from the state and she passed!! woo-hoo so now she just pays 67$ and will be licensed to go cut hair,i knew she'd pass anyways,shoot she's been coming to my shop to sweep since she was 11, so she's seen us all in action,awesome pics Mick,kinda makes us grateful for what we have ya know?well off to finish cleaning up after tornado Louie,see you all tomorrow
                I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

                I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
                Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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                  #9
                  af Tuesday 18th Mar

                  Thats great news - you have founded a hair cutting dynasty Pauly!! I can supply lots of clients!

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