What is on your mind

[Reach *BANNED*]

That no one should ever give up on finding "the one".

[WolfyOne]

Heard from an ex of 18 years on messenger the other day. She was the only woman I ever fell in love with. It's funny, how the head can move on, but the heart didn't. I always knew it, but never realized it until she messaged me. It was a nice chat that brought back old memories for both of us. After me, she chose comfort and safety then grew to love the woman that has taken care of her all these years. Sadly she'll stay with her even though she hasn't been happy for many years. All I could tell her was to be true to herself. Her kids are grown with kids of their own and only she can decide how she wants to live the rest of her life. I told her, I will always chat with her anytime she needs an ear to bend. I'm just glad she finally stopped being angry with me. I never meant to hurt her. Back then, I just didn't know how to settle down and allow another to help me stop doubting my worth.

[Kenna]

That 2018 Tundra..

[Chad]

Hoarders, I would like to have a discussion about that but I am not sure if there is a thread for that.

I had to tell a very distraught company that they are dealing with a hoarder today and it hurt my heart. I am a biologist not a phycologist. I don't really understand it but I am trying to cope with it.

Any suggestions?

[Reach *BANNED*]

1 hr. 10 minutes from now :heartbeat:

[socialjustice_fsu]

Hoarders, I would like to have a discussion about that but I am not sure if there is a thread for that.

I had to tell a very distraught company that they are dealing with a hoarder today and it hurt my heart. I am a biologist not a phycologist. I don't really understand it but I am trying to cope with it.

Any suggestions?

It’s a mental illness. Perhaps you could contact the company again and let them know that. If the environment is unsanitary that will likely need a different intervention. It’s actually a fascinating area of study. Lots of research emerging in this field. If you would like more info let me know. I have worked with a number of people with this illness.

[Chad]

I woke up thinking about my long time friends. They have known me and loved me for more than 40 years. There is something about friends that knew me when I was young, cute, and foolish that seems to have lasted. They know all my secrets and flaws but still love me.
I feel blessed.

:cowboy:

[Chad]

It’s a mental illness. Perhaps you could contact the company again and let them know that. If the environment is unsanitary that will likely need a different intervention. It’s actually a fascinating area of study. Lots of research emerging in this field. If you would like more info let me know. I have worked with a number of people with this illness.

Thank you. I will pm you if needed. You are so kind to help.

[Kobi]

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[2qt]

Life is just moving too quickly.... Trying to get off this roller coaster is like trying to surf without a board... The waves just keep on smashing into me....Trying to keep focus on the end goal but also wanting to just throw the towel in & beg for mercy... Exhaustion is the only emotion I am capable of feeling at the moment & I am losing contact with friends who feel i'm just too busy to fit them in my life..... If they only knew.....:seeingstars:

[Bèsame*]

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[Reach *BANNED*]

That communication is key no matter what the situation is. Whether a romantic relationship, family, friends, work or even standing in the checkout line. Because without it? You are dead in the water.

[Gemme]

Just how much I really don't care for someone right now.

Also, how adorable my kitty girl is right now.

At least it's not all negative!

[cinnamongrrl]

I’ve been feeling lately that I need to take better control of my life. It seems to have gotten a bit off kilter of late.

[Reach *BANNED*]

My mind right now is a tangled web of things. I need to meditate and try to sort through it all. When this happens I feel off kilter and I do not like it. :|

[Gemme]

My mind's a bit of a whirlwind right now. I've got numbers and calculations running around in my noggin as well as the beginnings of a formulation of a devious plan. I've got the tiniest bit of light at the end of a very dark tunnel and two very adorable critters clamoring for my attention. I'm also wondering where I got a particular toy for Gracie as Loki keeps snatching it and eating it and it's her favorite toy. Jealous much?

[WolfyOne]

It's been over a week and her and I are still texting one another
For now, my heart is content and happy
I have sure missed her in my life

[Gemme]

I don't wanna go to work!!!!


waaaaaaa

[cinnamongrrl]

The planets must be misaligned with all this off kilterness and discombobulation...

Kind of glad I’m not alone in it, but also sorry that others are feeling this too lol

[clay]

Ever since I had my colonoscopy & esophagoscopy, I have been out of sorts. Mildly so, at first.

Then last week, I am with a scarily low BP (90/41), that comes up slightly with any kind of salty intake (Pickle juice slushies, salty ramen noodles) so I questioned hyponatremia. Anyway, I am now having extreme weakness, feeling drained, and extreme difficulty focusing, at all. I did see my Oncologist today, for labs, will be restarting IV Iron infusions in 2 weeks, dependent upon lab values. I had labs at Frick & Frack's clinic Saturday, and indeed I do have a low red cell count, hgb is not really low, but is low, for me.

On 08/31 I am getting a CT scan of abd/pelvis with Oral contrast.

TMI, BUT I am really out of sorts, and I don't know why. I want to get back to me again....:(.

[Gemme]

Ever since I had my colonoscopy & esophagoscopy, I have been out of sorts. Mildly so, at first.

Then last week, I am with a scarily low BP (90/41), that comes up slightly with any kind of salty intake (Pickle juice slushies, salty ramen noodles) so I questioned hyponatremia. Anyway, I am now having extreme weakness, feeling drained, and extreme difficulty focusing, at all. I did see my Oncologist today, for labs, will be restarting IV Iron infusions in 2 weeks, dependent upon lab values. I had labs at Frick & Frack's clinic Saturday, and indeed I do have a low red cell count, hgb is not really low, but is low, for me.

On 08/31 I am getting a CT scan of abd/pelvis with Oral contrast.

TMI, BUT I am really out of sorts, and I don't know why. I want to get back to me again....:(.


You're falling apart, my friend! No bueno!

[Reach *BANNED*]

I am thinking about the lost art of "making the customer" happy. When My girl was here she had plugged her phone charger in next to a reading chair that was in the room. On her trip back home or once she got home she realized it was missing. When she spoke to Me about it I distinctly remembered it being plugged in by the chair.

So, I placed My first phone call to the hotel where I spoke to Stephanie and she wrote the information down and said she would have one of the maids check the room. I never heard back from her.

So, I placed My second phone call to the hotel where I spoke to Sarah. Well, clearly Sarah was "having a bad day" because she was not even the least bit friendly or helpful. She point blank told Me, "I am not about to pull one of my maids off from cleaning rooms just to check on a phone charger." To which I said, "Sarah, I realize you are busy and that you probably are working with limited staff. I understand. However, if this were My first phone call, I would take that comment on the chin and find some more patience. However, it is not My first call." She wrote My information down and said someone would get back to Me.

I never heard from anyone.

So My girl had commented last night about, just buying another one. I said, OH NO- no spending of the money unless we have a clear answer that it is gone.

I called this morning and spoke to Stephanie. Apparently, the charger had been found on the day I spoke to Sarah. The maid had brought it to her. Sarah, decided not to call Me and we surmise she got rid of Stephanie's note. So, when Stephanie did not see her note where she left it she thought it had all been taken care of. Until today.

She also talked to Me about the other complaints they have had about Sarah but no one would put anything in writing (guests that is). I said, well I would like to attribute this all to a bad day and maybe it was. However, given this has dragged on for a bit of time, I was not happy.

I also think sometimes the "bad day" thing is used as a cop out for people that likely should not be in that position. They may have strengths in other areas but customer service is not one of them.

Long story short, I will pick the charger up when I go out for errands. I am also going to write an email in regards to how wonderful Stephanie was.

[JDeere]

Hopefully soon I will have to make a decision on a couple of job offers. Time to go back to the drawing board to weigh pros and cons on these jobs due to things happening at home.

[Gemme]

I am thinking about the lost art of "making the customer" happy. When My girl was here she had plugged her phone charger in next to a reading chair that was in the room. On her trip back home or once she got home she realized it was missing. When she spoke to Me about it I distinctly remembered it being plugged in by the chair.

So, I placed My first phone call to the hotel where I spoke to Stephanie and she wrote the information down and said she would have one of the maids check the room. I never heard back from her.

So, I placed My second phone call to the hotel where I spoke to Sarah. Well, clearly Sarah was "having a bad day" because she was not even the least bit friendly or helpful. She point blank told Me, "I am not about to pull one of my maids off from cleaning rooms just to check on a phone charger." To which I said, "Sarah, I realize you are busy and that you probably are working with limited staff. I understand. However, if this were My first phone call, I would take that comment on the chin and find some more patience. However, it is not My first call." She wrote My information down and said someone would get back to Me.

I never heard from anyone.

So My girl had commented last night about, just buying another one. I said, OH NO- no spending of the money unless we have a clear answer that it is gone.

I called this morning and spoke to Stephanie. Apparently, the charger had been found on the day I spoke to Sarah. The maid had brought it to her. Sarah, decided not to call Me and we surmise she got rid of Stephanie's note. So, when Stephanie did not see her note where she left it she thought it had all been taken care of. Until today.

She also talked to Me about the other complaints they have had about Sarah but no one would put anything in writing (guests that is). I said, well I would like to attribute this all to a bad day and maybe it was. However, given this has dragged on for a bit of time, I was not happy.

I also think sometimes the "bad day" thing is used as a cop out for people that likely should not be in that position. They may have strengths in other areas but customer service is not one of them.

Long story short, I will pick the charger up when I go out for errands. I am also going to write an email in regards to how wonderful Stephanie was.

I worked in the hospitality industry for many, many years. I would pay good money that Sarah is like that all the time. I would NEVER have said that to a customer, even if I truly felt that way. How rude!

In addition to your praise for Stephanie, which I would offer plenty of, I would mention something about Sarah. Maybe just like you did here in the time line, that the charger was found the day you spoke to Sarah but no one contacted you, etc.

A problem can't be resolved without attention to the issue. Stephanie would not have mentioned previous issues with staff to a customer...another no no....unless she were personally frustrated with Sarah's behavior and the lack of consequence for it. I get that. I've been there too.

For the record, unless the cleaning staff is being charged with cleaning a ridiculous number of rooms and they are just rushing and doing bare bones cleaning, the charger was found and stored in lost and found the day you checked out.

If you truly, truly appreciate Stephanie, you'll do an online review in addition to your email to the hotel and specifically mention her. Lots of businesses now put pressure on employees to garner online feedback, given how social media driven the world is now.

I'm glad someone found the charger and you'll be able to pick it up soon.

[Chad]

I always wake up thinking. I am headed for New Orleans for a conference on wetland restoration and shoreline protection. We will learn and exercise our brains during the day and party hard at night. I will be with my colleagues and work wife.

My work wife is so much more than that we are dear friends. We vacation together and spend a lot of personal time together. She is super intelligent and beautiful inside and out.

:cowboy:

[candy_coated_bitch]

I'm thinking about how we're losing our housing as of 12/31 and we have no idea what we're going to do yet. The organization that owns this building, which is subsidized housing, really fucked us over. Unless we can find other subsidized housing we are screwed. I am hoping and praying Section 8 comes off their freeze in time or that one of the places we applied for will have a place for us. It's so hard, the not knowing.

[Chad]

I'm thinking about how we're losing our housing as of 12/31 and we have no idea what we're going to do yet. The organization that owns this building, which is subsidized housing, really fucked us over. Unless we can find other subsidized housing we are screwed. I am hoping and praying Section 8 comes off their freeze in time or that one of the places we applied for will have a place for us. It's so hard, the not knowing.

I will keep Jedi and you in my thoughts. Let me know if you need help.

[Reach *BANNED*]

I worked in the hospitality industry for many, many years. I would pay good money that Sarah is like that all the time. I would NEVER have said that to a customer, even if I truly felt that way. How rude!

In addition to your praise for Stephanie, which I would offer plenty of, I would mention something about Sarah. Maybe just like you did here in the time line, that the charger was found the day you spoke to Sarah but no one contacted you, etc.

A problem can't be resolved without attention to the issue. Stephanie would not have mentioned previous issues with staff to a customer...another no no....unless she were personally frustrated with Sarah's behavior and the lack of consequence for it. I get that. I've been there too.

For the record, unless the cleaning staff is being charged with cleaning a ridiculous number of rooms and they are just rushing and doing bare bones cleaning, the charger was found and stored in lost and found the day you checked out.

If you truly, truly appreciate Stephanie, you'll do an online review in addition to your email to the hotel and specifically mention her. Lots of businesses now put pressure on employees to garner online feedback, given how social media driven the world is now.

I'm glad someone found the charger and you'll be able to pick it up soon.




I agree as to mentioning the praise and the not-so-good. The bottom line is nothing will change unless someone speaks about it. I wrestled with the idea because I would not want someone to lose their job. Then I thought, is she really doing her job as it should be done? Clearly, in this instance the answer is no.

An add on to this whole "saga"- I went to pick it up yesterday and they handed me something that was not My girl's charger. Then proceeded to bring another- which again was not the right one. They sent Sarah a text and she came back with, "I have no idea what you are talking about" answer. The maid that actually found the charger and gave it to Sarah was there yesterday as well. She confirmed the whole "giving the thing over to her".

So, I said at this point either she gave the charger to someone or took it herself. I then said- I would like to be reimbursed for the charger. No more looking, or guessing, or asking Sarah. The maid did her job. Stephanie did her job. Sarah, did not.

The maid got on the phone and called her manager and explained the situation. I was then reimbursed for My girl's charger. (which she will get Labor Day weekend).

Also, the email that was provided originally to give feedback to the maid said that would just come back to the front desk there- and Sarah would be able to delete it. She then gave me the direct email to her Manager.

I asked the maid to write down her name so that I could include her in the "good side" of the email.

This cost nothing more than frustration really. However, as I said above change will not happen without speaking up.

Thanks for the advice Gemme. I appreciate it.

[Gemme]

That Sarah's a real stinkbutt and needs an attitude adjustment, pronto!!!

I am serious about the social media stuff. Google, Yelp, etc. Let others know that Stephanie and <insert maid's name here> will take good care of you but beware of Sarah.

Sorry about the charger. I was so hoping for a happy resolution!

[kittygrrl]

the tea is really nice but i must find a cookie:praying:

[Gemme]

Just how expensive one bad decision can be and in so many ways.

[Lyte]

The masses... :blink: ... myself included. SMH

[WheatToast]

I didn't originate the title, but I think sometimes we all need to vent.....so, let's get it started in here.

Have you ever noticed that there are often 100% givers and 100% takers in relationships? Then have you noticed the givers are usually the ones who get disgusted and leave? Then the taker says, "But we were so happy! I have no idea why she left. She's gonna regret losing me!"

[kittygrrl]

i've never made homemade stewed tomatoes, i want them to be awesome!

[WheatToast]

The planets must be misaligned with all this off kilterness and discombobulation...

Kind of glad I’m not alone in it, but also sorry that others are feeling this too lol

I have been edgy about the orange menace who lives in a large, white house in DC. Because I over-consume news, I have been slightly cranky since Jan. 20, 1017. Because of the constant nature of this mild to moderate irritability, it doesn't take much for people in my real life to piss me off.
My new neighbor is a borrower, but not a returner. She is always trying to mooch my recreational products, as well. Moochie's a total pest, but I like her husband. I texted her a few weeks ago because I wanted to deliver a housewarming bottle of champagne. She ignored my text for two days, so I texted after that and wrote, "WTF?"
She texted back, "We were busy and couldn't be bothered." Then she texted "Don't get all upset now."
Call me fussy but, "couldn't be bothered" is not a good way for the new neighbor to stay chummy with me. I stopped messing with her.
I can't be bothered. :sigh:
And then...
One of my clients (the most adorable young woman in North America) tries to trick me into doing scutwork for her, and when I said no last time, she started pouting. Then she got passive aggressive. I hate that shit.

So, what I had to give up was having imaginary conversations with these two, where I pick the perfect, snippy words to tell them off!
I started reading affirmations about the past being over, the future being a mystery, so right now is where my power is.
I choose not to ruminate on the past and mess up my present, so I let my resentments stay in the past and I stopped having conversations with these two little pests, both in person and in my head...

[Kenna]

A beautiful blue 2018 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab V6 LB SR5 4WD

[JDeere]

That my ex's new beau had the balls to ask me to stop calling my ex by her pet name!

Are you fucking serious, after you made up a stupid ass pet name for me? ugh gag

*ex not on site*

[girl_dee]

how time passes so incredibly fast when we are together and so incredibly slow when we aren't

[WolfyOne]

I woke up with a song playing over and over in my head
It's running on a loop now and will not turn off

[FireSignFemme]

How many ounces are in giant Starbucks iced latte.

Up coming reward – son's gf says after we finish cleaning the kitchen she'll bring over her new pasta maker stuff and show me how to make - ravioli, spinach noodles and something else I don't remember what. I only know we won't be able to do it all in one day. I'm really looking forward to it. I always wished for a daughter but it just wasn't meant to be. So I was really happy when my son got together with his last girlfriend imaging how nice it would be to have, hopefully, a daughter in law some day. However... well let's just say I'm very happy to see that drama is over and done with. His new gf she's really good to my son. He was always doing nice things for his ex, but I rarely saw her doing anything nice for him. This one though is really kind to him and it seems more balanced, give and take. They're talking about moving in together. :) So I'm also thinking about ways to be a good mother in law.

Baby clothes! I saw the cutest little Pittsburgh Steelers outfit that I'm just dying to buy and stuff a grand kid in.

What it's going to take to pay off my credit card. Not a lot of money – it's just the whole will power thing. :(

[Orema]

Retiring is on my mind ... this weekend I’m looking at places in Arizona, Colorado, and Michigan. Just looked at a nice and affordable ranch-style home in Southfield right outside Detroit. It’s perfect for me and retiring at home is very tempting, but I don’t know if I wanna deal with snow. I’d be a hermit in the winter, but I’m a homebody anyway.

I won’t retire for at least another two years, but it’s on my mind.

[JDeere]

Whether we are moving out of state or staying here but in a smaller place.

[Plaidandroses]

Something has been bugging me for a while and I don't know if it's even a real issue or if I'm inventing things to worry about (I'm good at that!) I used to think I was very good at my job but then things changed, I took on a lot more responsibility and now I'm not sure I can handle the new expectations. It's stressful and I'm already dreading the work week. :-(

[Bèsame*]

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[RockOn]

Wondering what this will be like ....

Picked up an inversion table at lunch ... ordered it online last week.

Hoping it will help with sciatic pain. I said I will not have back surgery ... pain has a way of expanding one's mind to future possibilities with no closed options.

Never thought I would be hanging around like a bat ...

[Wrang1er]

Wondering where one would purchase a monocle.

[Mopsie]

Wondering where one would purchase a monocle.

Monocle (https://www.amazon.com/Monocle-Costume-Steampunk-Necklace-elope/dp/B004TD5HLQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536616846&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=monocle+for+eye) << right here!

Amazon has everything!

[Wrang1er]

Monocle (https://www.amazon.com/Monocle-Costume-Steampunk-Necklace-elope/dp/B004TD5HLQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536616846&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=monocle+for+eye) << right here!

Amazon has everything!

Sweeeet! Thanks Mopsie!

[Gemme]

Monocle (https://www.amazon.com/Monocle-Costume-Steampunk-Necklace-elope/dp/B004TD5HLQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536616846&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=monocle+for+eye) << right here!

Amazon has everything!

And very affordable too!

[Wrang1er]

And very affordable too!

I am going for that, Mr. Peanut look.

[Gemme]

I am going for that, Mr. Peanut look.

Chicks dig that look!

:rubberducky:

[ProfPacker]

On the plane home and thinking about how this was the best weekend I have had since I can’t remember.

[Wrang1er]

Chicks dig that look!

:rubberducky:


I am trying to figure out if this is sarcasm. :)

[Gemme]

I am trying to figure out if this is sarcasm. :)

No sarcasm. It was a bit tongue in cheek but I'd love it because it's not the norm and that's attractive in a world of fashion lemmings. If you could pull off the whole look with bowler hat or a tweed flat cap and a plaid vest, snug white shirt with sleeves rolled up to the elbow and trousers with shined wing tips....that would be AMAZING.

And I would like pictures, please.

:tea:

[candy_coated_bitch]

Why I keep waking up after two hours of sleep when I go to bed for the night. It's really becoming a huge inconvenience in life.

[~ocean]

Why I keep waking up after two hours of sleep when I go to bed for the night. It's really becoming a huge inconvenience in life.

I can't sleep tonight either ~ maybe its the weather ? lol

[Gemme]

Why I keep waking up after two hours of sleep when I go to bed for the night. It's really becoming a huge inconvenience in life.

I got up FOUR times during the night to go to the restroom. It's not the same thing but as soon as I get into some good deep sleep, I was up again.

Then I remembered I had soup for dinner.

I'm going to have to start dehydrating myself earlier than usual because I have the bladder of a prepubescent child.

[JDeere]

The tragic events that happened in 2001. Still sad and unforgiving after 17 years.

[Wrang1er]

The Teal Power walk this Saturday. My mom's not feeling well so hopefully, she is up for it. We have a team of five this year. We are "The Real Teal"!

[Lyte]

Debating on whether or not this upper back pain (pulled rib outta place this am) will subside with some Motrin Or... should I drag my arse outta bed and drive 40 mins to my chiropractor? :blink:

[JDeere]

Debating on whether or not this upper back pain (pulled rib outta place this am) will subside with some Motrin Or... should I drag my arse outta bed and drive 40 mins to my chiropractor? :blink:

Umm dude drive the 40 mins to the chiropractor! :goodluck:

[FireSignFemme]

Menu planning, grocery shopping, what's going on with my sons. J - is she pregnant, is she not pregnant, are they waiting till they know for sure to say something, is it just my feeling because I would like it to be true? How much a let down it is going to be if I find out she's not? What do I need to buy, what am I'm going to eat, and when will I know?

[RockOn]

I cannot sleep! She is in my head.

I have fallen in love with British soprano Sarah Brightman. She is multi-talented ... actress, dancer, etc. I have been watching and listening to her sing "Time to Say Goodbye" with Andrea Bocelli on youtube all night, plus interviews ... nursing a painful hard-on.

This is as bad or worse than the first time I saw Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music. :(

[Lyte]

I took some OTC meds, fell asleep, did some uberly painful stretching from a chin-up bar... and now feel much better. :koolaid:

Def still need to go to chiro!


Umm dude drive the 40 mins to the chiropractor! :goodluck:

[~ocean]

The Teal Power walk this Saturday. My mom's not feeling well so hopefully, she is up for it. We have a team of five this year. We are "The Real Teal"!

what an awesome color, teal !

[FireSignFemme]

Storm watch and how many able bodied people with the financial means to evacuate themselves, pets and loved ones are going to stick around and make extra work for first responders who need to be able to help those who are truly in need and suffering through no fault of their own like, animals, the medically fragile, the elderly, infants and children.

[RockOn]

The last couple of days, I have been thinking the exact same as FireSignFemme about this hurricane and the people who opt to ride it out.

Lots of times it becomes a "flip a coin" in the final hours in these situations due to changes regarding a hurricane's strength/direction. Ability to leave is no longer an option. Now they are forced to ride the gamble.

Innocents (children, elderly, those with medical needs, pets, etc.) are placed in direct harm. They find themselves quickly in an extremely terrifying, life-threatening scenario. It is not their fault ... they are just unfortunate to be living with an idiot who chose to keep everyone home.

There would be a great reduction in need for first responders putting their lives on the line if everyone followed protocols of officials telling them to get out ahead of time. Yes, FireSignFemme, responsibility trickles down and now first responders are unnecessarily engulfed in danger.

"SAVE THE DOG BEFORE YOU SAVE THE IDIOT!!!" The dog did not get to make the choice to leave. He/she will be the last one helped .... if helped at all ... people tend to lose location of their pets. Makes me fighting mad!!!

[Kobi]

The beaches here have been closed to swimming many times this summer because of great white sharks chasing seals close to the shoreline.

One man encountered a shark in August and survived.

Today a man in his mid 20's was not so lucky. This is the first death in this area from a shark encounter since 1936. There have been many close calls, many surfers getting their boards nibbled on, and a few bites over the years.

Have to wonder how much more can be done to educate people as to how to avoid contact. Signs are everywhere at the beaches. The newspaper publishes safety stuff every couple of weeks. People have been warned these sharks only need 3 feet of water to maneuver. They have also been warned if they see seals in the area to get out of the water. They have put up swimming area barriers which are routinely ignored. We have planes, during the season, scanning the beach areas - they are looking for sharks to tag but also warn lifeguards of problems in the area.

Someday, maybe, people will learn sharks are just doing their thing, in their own environment, and are not looking to eat people. Their eyesight is so poor, they hunt by movement in the water without knowing whether what they are hunting is a seal, a human, a boat, or a toyota.

Smh.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Art, art, and more art.

[RockOn]

Warning:
This is an extrodinarily l-o-n-g post ... you make want to skip over this one.

I just got a little upcharge rush!

I was about to take my 3 dogs out for last pottie call for the evening. I had already walked the backyard checking to see if anything dangerous was crawling around. Yard floodlights and patio lights were both on plus I had on a headlight and flashlight in hand. All clear for the moment. Things can change quickly and I know this. Best I can do.

Came back in, let Kevie and Jennifer out. Jeffrey has to walk on a leash after dark now. If he sees a coyote in the woods, he takes off after it. Anyway, I got Jeffrey's leash secure, opened the back door thirty seconds behind Kevie and Jennifer's exit, happened to look down and in crawls a snake. My reflexes automagically went into immediate overdrive. Jeffrey's nose was going straight down for it. I kicked Jeffrey's head away with my left foot as I yelled "get back" and at the same time as I was kicking him, I jumped up off the floor and came down on the snake's head with my right foot. Then brought my left foot back over and down to join the grind.

The snake was only a foot long. It is so mashed and torn up, I am unable to identify it. Merrell shoes with hard-core grips will do that.

I was so sleepy just before we went outside. Right now I am sitting in a chair beside the bed attempting to calm this adrenalin rush. All three of them are on the bed asleep.

Proved right tonight. I always thought Jeffrey would react the way he did tonight if he encountered a snake."Stuck that handsome face right down in it." Damn, I was so scared for him. I know Kevie will run the opposite direction ... I have witnessed this. Jennifer would probably back away. I hope she would but I don't really know for certain.

The thing that raced into my mind when I first saw the snake was right now timber rattlesnakes are on the move. It was even mentioned on local news very recently. I already knew before I saw the news article because several friends have killed one in the last three weeks.

I only kill cottonmouths, copperheads, corals, timber rattlers and diamondback rattlers ... whatever ... it was inside my home. I had no time to see if it was venomous or non. And still don't know. I reacted before it had the opportunity to harm Jeffrey or hide.

That incident shook me because of Jeffrey's close encounter.

I need a qualude or five.LOL! Only kidding ... people in recovery don't get to do qualudes. I doubt they even make them anymore. Those were 70s adventures. Our secret! ;)

[RockOn]

https://youtu.be/4L_yCwFD6Jo

Her voice, presentation, gestures, facial expressions ... and the way that dress fits her body ...she is so classy!

just an old butch here having a fantasy ...

don't pay me too much mind ...

[tantalizingfemme]

I am nervously awaiting my grade for the descriptive analysis plan I submitted last week. It's that "I want to know what I got but I don't want to know yet" kind of feeling. This paper was rough.

[Gemme]

Too much, as always.

[Ender]

I forgot the Oilers vs. Canucks game was tonight. Though, I'm glad I didn't watch it. That would have been a painful game to watch. 6-0. Ouch.

[Gemme]

Betrayal. Pettiness. Basic scummery.

And hunger.

I'm getting hungry.

[Kätzchen]

I'm very upset over the way the Republican controlled Senate Judiciary Committee is treating the women who have come forward to testify publicly about Kava-Not's seriously bad behaviors and trying to shove this asshole upon the American Justice System for years to come: The betrayal, pettiness and overall scumbaggery of the GOP is sickening, maddening and an huge red flag about the general attitude and conduct of the GOP political party.

[homoe]

On my mind if the fact if anything, those idiots on that committee, SHOULD of learned from the whole Anita Hill debacle is that they should WELCOME anyone and everyone to come in front of them INSTEAD of trying to stifle their voices and concerns!

Orin Hatch was on the original committee and unfortunately that old bastard is on this one! It's clear by the views he's already expressed (paraphrasing) "I think she's mistaken" when he hasn't even had the decency to hear her testimony yet, leads me to believe Dr. Ford will fare as well as Ms Hill did!

[Reach *BANNED*]

Betrayal. Pettiness. Basic scummery.

And hunger.

I'm getting hungry.




I am going to add the word "scummery" to My vocab. It seems to fit just right sometimes.

However, I am not happy that you have to deal with it all. A shame that is.

[nhplowboi]

Watching our President's news conference and feeling hopeless. How did this happen that a raving lunatic is now driving the bus?!

[candy_coated_bitch]

What's on my mind all the time lately: housing and what the hell we're going to do because even with a voucher I am being told waiting lists are six months to a year. We do NOT have that kind of time as we are on our asses at the end of the year.

[Gemme]

I am going to add the word "scummery" to My vocab. It seems to fit just right sometimes.

However, I am not happy that you have to deal with it all. A shame that is.

Me neither but it's stupid stuff that immature people do and there are many of them in the world.

*deep breath*

*cracks neck on both sides*

I am above that bullshit.

I just have to remind myself of that from time to time so my blood pressure doesn't rise. If I'm not exercising or doing the nasty, my numbers should be mellow and low. That's my new life philosophy.

:praying:

[homoe]

Watching our President's news conference and feeling hopeless. How did this happen that a raving lunatic is now driving the bus?!

OMG I watched it too and within a span of less than a minute he went from NOT knowing 4 women who were splashed across the front page of the NY Times, to saying he did and they were ALL great women and continued on his rant to say they all told him they had not said those nasty things printed in the Times but had said all great things about him which the Times refused to print!

It's no wonder his counsel has tried to discouraging him from appearing before Muller!

[~ocean]

I'm up surfing the net for a new hair do ~ I need a different look for the winter so I'm looking at pics, seems like angles and the piecey look is in, for the 2nd year. I fell in love w/ an Italian do w/ tossed short curls.

[Gemme]

It's going to be a busy day but I'm having a hard time getting started.

meh

[bright_arrow]

A weekend day trip to Sac for Cracker Barrel and exploring

[RockOn]

I have so much to do today and I know I cannot possibly get everything done before tonight.

Quick trip to Home Depot for several items:
- several large bags of good dirt for new trees

- tree fertilizer with high nitrogen levels

- black mulch

- peat moss

- 8 pieces of 4x4x10 lumber

- 10 pieces of 2x4x14 lumber

- 8 bags fast drying sacrete concrete mix

- mayo from grocery store

- look to see if they have 4' long, 12" thick pvc pipe for my next little project. When I get time, I am building a rocket stove/heater from scratch. This is going to be so cool. :)

haircut if my lady is there today (looking like a shaggy Bon Jovi and it so hot)

[Bèsame*]

https://i2.wp.com/www.onlinecalendarprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Welcome-October-Goodbye-September-Month.jpg?zoom=2.625&resize=211%2C121

[Kenna]

Today's accomplishments made me believe I need to start my own business teaching other women (who are like my nieces) DIY building or repair projects. Not everyone can afford to hire a Lowes contractor to fix a door frame, or a busted faucet, etc.

I know a lady that makes good money teaching classes on how to use Dixie Bell chalk paint.

Maybe I could do something similar that would involve fixing, upcycling, using power tools, or figuring out creative fixes to a broken thing before they paint it?

[JDeere]

Way too much!!! Everything from trying to get a new job to being head of household.

[Bèsame*]

https://i2.wp.com/tailsaroundtheranch.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image.jpeg?ssl=1

[2qt]

Why do people find it so hard to communicate?....

It's amazing how communication can open the doorway to understanding....

What really, really, really pisses me off is when someone assumes to know something but hasn't stepped a single foot in my home or life to even know a single thing....

What's worse is when someone who truly does know you believes in the dribble served to em....

If you want to know something.... Ask!!!!

Don't send a ridiculous 6000 word essay of your assumptions & not ask me the question you REALLY obviously wanted answered.....

I finished lesbian drama school many many many years ago... :seeingstars:

So after all that virtual diarrhea.....How much I need a coffee is at the top of my mind.... lol

[kittygrrl]

Pumpkinshttps://www.thespruce.com/thmb/dqlAMucRw-1TbDq37M26bhuvQSA=/450x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/assorted-pumpkins-57e235983df78c9cceaef301.jpgwatching them piled outside..i want(at least) one of each

[JDeere]

Trying to find a new job.

[clay]

Pumpkinshttps://www.thespruce.com/thmb/dqlAMucRw-1TbDq37M26bhuvQSA=/450x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/assorted-pumpkins-57e235983df78c9cceaef301.jpgwatching them piled outside..i want(at least) one of each

These pumpkins made me think of this recipe, kittygrrl. You should make thius & let me know how it tunrs out!

ANYTHING pumpkin makes ME smile!

https://www.skinnytaste.com/pumpkin-pie-dip/print/

[clay]

https://www.skinnytaste.com/low-fat-pumpkin-spiced-chocolate-chip/print/

[JDeere]

That I really want a huge ass hot fudge sundae with nuts and whipped cream.

That I really wish I knew what was going to happen so I could better plan for things.

[~ocean]

I don't have many needs ~ but I seriously need to see more unity : as well as selfless consideration for others. lately all I see is people being selfish . it's been like a bad singing lesson never getting past mi mi mi mi meeeeeeeeeeeee. this one family is letting their father die ! out of selfishness. he's back in the hospital again due to family neglect. I never met this person but it brings tears to my eyes , I cry for his sadden soul. he worked soo hard in his life and gave his spoiled children a great life. he is an alcoholic, not mean but a drinker. i'm not making excuses for his drinking ~ I'm sad for his life. he always try's to make everyone happy. I can see their spoiled faces.. his face I never saw, I have sad eyes on my mind not fair...

[clay]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/your-phone-will-receive-a-presidential-alert-test-this-week-and-no-you-cant-opt-out-of-it-%e2%80%94-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ar-BBNQcTC?ocid=ientp

[TL1]

Wondering why my voice sounds deep right now. I don’t feel like I’m getting sick. I feel fine. I don’t mind a deep voice for sure but it’s strange.

Also my work is giving us the option to work 4 10 hour days if we want starting in November. But the draw back. Have to pick tues weds or thurs for the 3rd day off. (Already off sat and sun) pshhhhhh gee thanks. But still cool to have that option. Which I’ll most likely do.

The weekend is on my mind..... aren’t they nice? It’s coming

[~ocean]

Wondering why my voice sounds deep right now. I don’t feel like I’m getting sick. I feel fine. I don’t mind a deep voice for sure but it’s strange.

Also my work is giving us the option to work 4 10 hour days if we want starting in November. But the draw back. Have to pick tues weds or thurs for the 3rd day off. (Already off sat and sun) pshhhhhh gee thanks. But still cool to have that option. Which I’ll most likely do.

The weekend is on my mind..... aren’t they nice? It’s coming

deep voice eh ? pubity ? lololol :blush:

[Ender]

I got an interview in something in my field (theatre). It’s part-time, so I’ll have to work 2 jobs, but I’m hoping it’ll turn into something bigger. :praying:

[theoddz]

On my mind is having some serious fun with my lovely wife at the Texas State Fair in Dallas.......tomorrow!!!!! WOOT!!! :cowboy:

I intend to ride the ferris wheel with my beautiful bride to the very top and then......and there ------>> I plan to steal a KISS from her!!!! :fireworks::kissy::awww::heartbeat::fireworks:

Oh....and then there is <insert drum roll>...... the FAIR FOOD!!!!! :eating:

I can hardly wait!!! :clap:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[JDeere]

Going to another barber to fix my botched fade that I got 3 weeks ago. Then he cut too much off the top! Ugh but I can handle the ability to spike it Lol

[Canela]

Wishing this 4 day weekend was next week. I have a reunion on the island then. But I’m thinking to make the most of BOTH weekends anyway...lots to do before my trip (sigh)

[JDeere]

If this relax and refresh body soap is gonna help me relax after I shower LOL

Im trying some things to see if I can relax these days.

[RockOn]

on my mind ...

If any one of us were applying for a job and then things were revealed about us along the same lines of Kavanaugh, we would be dismissed as a candidate ...would NOT get the job.

This whole thing with Kavanaugh is so fucked up in countless ways, I am trying so hard not to read anymore because it is SEVERELY affecting my mental state.

[Chad]

As a bachelor I realize that I may be alone in my golden years and that is kind of scary. I hope that I can find a kind and sweet companion to share old age with me.

[Ender]

If I get this job (which I really hope I do), I found the perfect apartment to rent!!!

[Lyte]

Thinking how I'm glad I'm old and have no kids to worry about growing up in this new America. SMH


P.S. Some of this thinking stems from finishing season three of ...THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE. That's some scary shit in light of what's happening in our nation today.

[socialjustice_fsu]

The entire way the Kavenaugh debacle went down. To have such a close vote for confirmation is alarming. That in and of itself was a huge indicator of how divided the elected officials were. That’s a rallying cry!

I have seen all kinds of posts about women marching. While that is fine and good- there needs to be a plan to mobilize and be that change agent we know we can be.
I know it’s not much but tonight I joined the Institute for Women in Politics. I think we all have to start somewhere.
That is what is heavy on my mind.

[Kätzchen]

The entire way the Kavenaugh debacle went down. To have such a close vote for confirmation is alarming. That in and of itself was a huge indicator of how divided the elected officials were. That’s a rallying cry!

I have seen all kinds of posts about women marching. While that is fine and good- there needs to be a plan to mobilize and be that change agent we know we can be.
I know it’s not much but tonight I joined the Institute for Women in Politics. I think we all have to start somewhere.
That is what is heavy on my mind.


I was upset that Lisa Murkowski publicly stated that her vote was going to be an NO, but upon seeing the vote results, she actually did not cast an NO vote. Saying that one is voting no and not following through on voting NO, is an huge red flag, in my mind.


Thanks for sharing about your decision to join the Institute for Women in Politics. :bunchflowers:

[girl_dee]

If I get this job (which I really hope I do), I found the perfect apartment to rent!!!

Sending good ju ju !!!!

[BullDog]

I was upset that Lisa Murkowski publicly stated that her vote was going to be an NO, but upon seeing the vote results, she actually did not cast an NO vote. Saying that one is voting no and not following through on voting NO, is an huge red flag, in my mind.


Thanks for sharing about your decision to join the Institute for Women in Politics. :bunchflowers:

She voted "present" as a favor for the Senator who was attending his daughter's wedding but she would have voted no. It didn't change the outcome.

http://time.com/5417656/murkowski-vote-present-kavanaugh/

[JDeere]

That i finally got sick... I knew i was cranky but little did i know that i was actually sick.

[Kätzchen]

She voted "present" as a favor for the Senator who was attending his daughter's wedding but she would have voted no. It didn't change the outcome.

http://time.com/5417656/murkowski-vote-present-kavanaugh/

Thanks Bulldog for article to help me to understand what happened.


(f):vigil:(f):vigil:(f)

[Ender]

Ugh...woke up to snow on the ground this morning...and it's currently snowing at the moment. I'm not ready for this...

[Canela]

Looking to move soon. I miss having my own space...

[socialjustice_fsu]

Hurricane Michael will be making landfall in my general vicinity early Wednesday. It is now being predicted as a category 3 storm. Sustained winds of 120 mph. I have done all I can do to prepare. I’m no longer living on the water. I’m near a large bayou that is fed by the Gulf of Mexico but it has never flooded in my particular neighborhood. I have survived many hurricanes in my lifetime being a native Floridian. It’s really frightening this time, though. Maybe because I’m older? I just want to get thru this. To be on the other side of this thing. My city was in panic mode today. People driving carelessly, preoccupied. One should remember that tide and time wait for no one.

[JDeere]

That I really want to move but I don't want to leave people behind.

[FireSignFemme]

My neighbor's great grandfather out on the steps smoking like a chimney. Though he still looks young enough to be her grandfather his body is all broken down from decades of working as a carnival ride operator. They have to help assemble the rides not just pull levers so it isn't as easy as it looks. I can't bring myself to ask him to stand around the corner. Taking it out back might prove to be the very last exercise thing he ever does and I don't want to be held responsible.

How much I miss the kids even though I've only been home a short time, saw them just a few hours ago, and will see one of them again this afternoon. So it's completely over reactionary ridiculous.

Still being heavy despite losing a fair amount of weight. I wish there was some Valley of the Dolls type clinic I could check myself into, sleep off all the pounds, and then wake up all fresh and new revitalized from.

Whether or not I should convert. It just seems like so much stuff I'd have to replace, and sheer overwhelming the amount of money all of it would cost. There should be a kit. You pay a small set fee, open the box and it's all there, all the stuff you need to practice your new religion, or well recycled one.

Who am I? Job? Seriously what did I ever do to merit all this crushing, overwhelming poverty? Certainly nothing that good so I should be flush with cash. Well at least temporarily. Till I find myself locked in the belly of some great big fish or something.

How I am ever going to wake up early enough to clean this place before J gets here after staying up all night. I wish it was like the Jetsons – Rosie, where are you?

[Ender]

I'm thinking company's need to pay their staff a reasonable living wage. Today, $15.00 an hour has the same buying power (https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/items/1960-united-states-minimum-wage) as $1.79 in 1960. Seriously, wtf? You expect us to be able to live off of $15 or less and be happy about it? No, f*ck that, pay us a decent living salary without having to work multiple jobs.
College costs thousands of dollars, which most young people will not be able to pay off for YEARS because you're not paying us enough to even be able to afford to live. College should not be mandatory to be able to get decent work.

My rants over, still pissed, but it's over.

[Ender]

I think the interview went pretty well. I guess I'll hear either way in a week or so. I do hope I get it.

[TL1]

My favorite sleeping shorts are just too worn out.....going in the trash. Gahhhhhh hate that!

[JDeere]

I'm thinking company's need to pay their staff a reasonable living wage. Today, $15.00 an hour has the same buying power (https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/items/1960-united-states-minimum-wage) as $1.79 in 1960. Seriously, wtf? You expect us to be able to live off of $15 or less and be happy about it? No, f*ck that, pay us a decent living salary without having to work multiple jobs.
College costs thousands of dollars, which most young people will not be able to pay off for YEARS because you're not paying us enough to even be able to afford to live. College should not be mandatory to be able to get decent work.

My rants over, still pissed, but it's over.

I would kill to have a 15 an hour job but jobs these days are based on education as well, i only have 2 years community college and a not so good job record. I could live off 15 an hour for a long time if its steady pay and full time. So just know to some of us can live off a 15 an hour wage.

[Ender]

I would kill to have a 15 an hour job but jobs these days are based on education as well, i only have 2 years community college and a not so good job record. I could live off 15 an hour for a long time if its steady pay and full time. So just know to some of us can live off a 15 an hour wage.

How? Between rent, vehicle payments (insurance, fuel, random expenditures, etc), groceries, any utilities (electricity, cable, internet), how do you live off $15/hour? Do you have any spending money left? I just think $15 is cutting it tight.

[TL1]

How? Between rent, vehicle payments (insurance, fuel, random expenditures, etc), groceries, any utilities (electricity, cable, internet), how do you live off $15/hour? Do you have any spending money left? I just think $15 is cutting it tight.

Sorry to butt in but yes I agree it can be done. If you don’t have a lot of expenses. Like car payments or maybe very low rent/no rent?

However I’m with ender.... I know I couldn’t do it! I have too many bills. It would ruin me to have to go to that kind of pay. 15 an hour is way too low these days!

[JDeere]

How? Between rent, vehicle payments (insurance, fuel, random expenditures, etc), groceries, any utilities (electricity, cable, internet), how do you live off $15/hour? Do you have any spending money left? I just think $15 is cutting it tight.

For one I have no debt, I follow a strict budget, the only bills I have are car insurance, gas for truck, cell phone and any type of emergency funds are in an account. And I do not go out often, so there fore I save when not going out.

15 bucks for an entry level job is good here, most places still pay the minimum wage which no one can live on, that's why a lot of people are on govt programs.

But yeah budget and knowing what you have you can live off 15.

[Kenna]

I need to pick up a new volt meter.

[clay]

What is on my mind......my brand new engagement!!
I am so very happy & blessed.
I haven't ever been THIS serious with a woman before!

I am speechless....:). I love her so much!

[RockOn]

I hope there are photos in the galleries of you two ... I will have to check.

Now just don't set your kitchen on fire when you cook for her. Use extra caution slinging your elbows around when near the stove. LOL! ;)

Take good care and again, huge congrats to both of you!
:)
*smiles and waves*

p.s. just checked galleries ... no photos! get busy and put some in there for us!!!

[Gemme]

What is on my mind......my brand new engagement!!
I am so very happy & blessed.
I haven't ever been THIS serious with a woman before!

I am speechless....:). I love her so much!

Congrats, clay!!!

[easygoingfemme]

What is on my mind......my brand new engagement!!
I am so very happy & blessed.
I haven't ever been THIS serious with a woman before!

I am speechless....:). I love her so much!

Holy cow! Congratulations to you both!

[JDeere]

How can hisd oust an interim superintendent and reinstate a no good man back into that position. Really? Oust an honorable black female for him? Growls...

[clay]

Congrats, clay!!!

Thank you, Gemme! I heart YOU!

[clay]

I hope there are photos in the galleries of you two ... I will have to check.

Now just don't set your kitchen on fire when you cook for her. Use extra caution slinging your elbows around when near the stove. LOL! ;)

Take good care and again, huge congrats to both of you!
:)
*smiles and waves*

p.s. just checked galleries ... no photos! get busy and put some in there for us!!!

Thanks, Rock!

I WILL use extra caution when cooking, lucky for me, she LOVES to cook but hates clean up! I have "learned" the hard way to keep elbows away from the Kenner sized "Easy Bake Ovens" we have here in the apartments! :).

Silly Boi!

She heard all about my cooking expertise when she was here a couple weeks ago....everyone told of "Fireball" & "Smokey"..lol:seeingstars:

I do not know how to post pics, and she has some on her camera of us up at Ponce Inlet a couple weeks ago. She hasn't had time to set up her computer, etc. Her mom is in ill health, so she has her hands full, bless her!

Thanks so much my friend!

[Wrang1er]

What is on my mind......my brand new engagement!!
I am so very happy & blessed.
I haven't ever been THIS serious with a woman before!

I am speechless....:). I love her so much!

Congratulations Clay! I am thrilled for you. You deserve this! Be well, my friend.

[~ocean]

Congratulations Clay! I am thrilled for you. You deserve this! Be well, my friend.

Congrats !!! exactly what Wrangler said ~ enjoy your new time in life~

[clay]

ON my mind....is the kind words, gentle love, & support of my chosen "family" on this site!

Thank you all for your kind words.

((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))

[Gemme]

Just how much I have to do in the next few days.

[Ender]

Back to square one... :annoyed:

[TL1]

I play a game through My phone with some family members. When my power was out for some unknown reason I didn’t have service inside my house. But I did pick up one bar in one spot once and played the game. Finished it and it asked to start a new one so I did but it didn’t take. I kept hitting the button. Once I went outside where I got the signal I had started 10 new games with one person. Ugh! It’s a little annoying but if I don’t play them I lose and I never lose so I have to finish them. So glad I can take my turn whenever I want. But geez they are taking forever to finish!

[JDeere]

The hope that my fears are squelched in the morning. I have prayed that this man has been my ex's little ones biological father since i met him, 3 years ago.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Coffee.... i really need coffee.

[Ender]

There's a new 4-way stop in the middle of town that was just put there a few days ago. It's the dumbest thing they could have done, and I can only assume it'll be a real sh*t show in the summer once it gets busier.

[FireSignFemme]

Filth - I'm watching “Hoarding Buried Alive” and had to take a break. I've never seen a house this bad before, ever.

[JustLovelyJenn]

I am on a new med for my blood sugar and its messing with me. I am hoping the side effects are only temporary. But if they last more than a couple more days it might be time to call my doc...

[JDeere]

That i wont have to spend a fortune on the truck to fix certain things. Thats why i get an estimate first lol

[JustLovelyJenn]

Please let me pass this assessment... I am ready to be done with this class.

[Gemme]

The present and the future.

[girl_dee]

The present and the future.

ME TOO. ....

[Orema]

This is one of the first Santa Clauses I knew: My uncle Big Boy.

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-41693642061643/boxing-news-clipping-350-alfred-big-boy-brown-james-j-corbett-3.gif

He was my mama's youngest brother and sometimes he'd dress up as Santa.

I was disappointed the first time I saw him as Santa until mama explained that Santa couldn't be everywhere at one time so he often sent out his "helpers" to make sure no one was left out. I could work with that and loved sitting on his lap to tell him what I wanted for Christmas.

He had a rough voice. Sounded like he drank a lot of whiskey and smoked a lot of cigarettes. He didn't do either. He was large, strong, handsome, and very gentle. He was a sweetie.

Uncle Big Boy is on my mind this morning.

[kittygrrl]

just dinner...a stir-fry (i think)

[girl_dee]

that hy comes home TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!! :wine:

[Ender]

There was this one girl I saw online (hell, it was something like 2-3 years ago..fuck). Anyway, I still can't get her out of my head. Everyone else just seems like a 2 compared to her. I tried messaging her but she must have either given up on the site, or found a date, and I haven't seen her since. I can't find anyone else like her.

[Gemme]

I don't wanna go to work.

That's it.

[ReadandSnapFemme]

Currently on my mind... Venturing out into the exciting world of dating... Why the heck did all the decent dating sites turn into "tinder" wanna-bes where you have to swipe/check yes and have a match based on looks alone in order to even message someone??? Looks aren't my first priority ya know...

[Ender]

Currently on my mind... Venturing out into the exciting world of dating... Why the heck did all the decent dating sites turn into "tinder" wanna-bes where you have to swipe/check yes and have a match based on looks alone in order to even message someone??? Looks aren't my first priority ya know...

The one I use I feel like is going that way. You can still read a person's bio, but the only way to reply to a person is to "like" them back.

[~ocean]

on my mind hmmmmmm should I or shouldn't I ~ what to do , what to do. ~ ok I'll go trick o treating w/ Jonathan !

[Mel C.]

How lucky I am. I had a crappy day and I got to come home to someone who loves me and strives to make every day a good one.

[ReadandSnapFemme]

Do you realize that some people are simply toxic? Whether they be current partners, friends, or even coworkers... Some people are simply so toxic to you that they can physically affect you. You don't have to keep them ya know... (watching a friend fail mentally and physically... trying to get her to see reason).

[Wrang1er]

Tonight is beggars night and it is raining. I don't think my nephews will mind but being cold and wet doesn't sound appealing to me.

[FireSignFemme]

I don't want to be seen as the Scrooge of Halloween in J's eyes so I caved and wound up buying candy - Reese's peanut butter cups and a bunch of mini Mounds bars. That way if it proves I bought too much candy the leftovers will be something I like. So there wouldn't be a lot left over after Halloween to tempt me, I ate a bunch of it yesterday.

[ReadandSnapFemme]

The one I use I feel like is going that way. You can still read a person's bio, but the only way to reply to a person is to "like" them back.

Why... Just why are they all going that way? Have we became such a conceded generation of people that we must find someone attractive on 1st glance to start up a conversation??

[~ocean]

Why... Just why are they all going that way? Have we became such a conceded generation of people that we must find someone attractive on 1st glance to start up a conversation??

I don't know anyone who thinks like that ~ maybe it's an age thing ! Talk to someone over 30 lol might help when wanting a connection.

[FireSignFemme]

There was this one girl I saw online (hell, it was something like 2-3 years ago..fuck). Anyway, I still can't get her out of my head. Everyone else just seems like a 2 compared to her. I tried messaging her but she must have either given up on the site, or found a date, and I haven't seen her since. I can't find anyone else like her.

qchPLaiKocI

[Ender]

I got a call from the Union tonight asking if I could help set up and strike a Drake concert!!

[~ocean]

a procedure I am having tomorrow ~ I can't sleep ! I tend to get silly when I worry.

[Bèsame*]

I love that its fall and there are wonderful fall fruits and vegetables. However....
How do you eat a pomegranate??? I know it stains. It's very juicy. But do I pull it apart? Cut it? Help!

[LOQUI]

I love that its fall and there are wonderful fall fruits and vegetables. However....
How do you eat a pomegranate??? I know it stains. It's very juicy. But do I pull it apart? Cut it? Help!



ma77qhzNnOI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma77qhzNnOI

"You can add the seeds to salads, yogurt, oatmeal, desserts, or whatever you want!"

Now go get those pomegranates...and enjoy them!

[FireSignFemme]

I love that its fall and there are wonderful fall fruits and vegetables. However....
How do you eat a pomegranate??? I know it stains. It's very juicy. But do I pull it apart? Cut it? Help!


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[LOQUI]

I love that its fall and there are wonderful fall fruits and vegetables. However....
How do you eat a pomegranate??? I know it stains. It's very juicy. But do I pull it apart? Cut it? Help!



Wants pomegranate juice? Here you go...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DecqfU51snw

DecqfU51snw

[Ender]

I got a call from the Union tonight asking if I could help set up and strike a Drake concert!!

I'm exhausted, didn't get back until 4:30am, and the whole arena stunk of weed.

[~ocean]

I'm exhausted, didn't get back until 4:30am, and the whole arena stunk of weed.

their all gonna get the munchies lol

[homoe]

holiday decorations......

[Gemme]

I have to find a way to lessen some of the stress in my life. This is the second time I've been sick in as many months. No bueno!

[Bèsame*]

why do five numbers have so many variables?

Mind boggling

[LOQUI]

The little things that bring light and hope into our lives...we need to pay more attention...

[easygoingfemme]

I have to find a way to lessen some of the stress in my life. This is the second time I've been sick in as many months. No bueno!

No bueno!!!

[Gemme]

No bueno!!!

Exactly!!!

[JDeere]

That work is going to be insane come Monday!

I need to buy a few Christmas gifts early, I'm not waiting till the last minute.

[Chad]

I feel like OMG it is November! I have no plan for Thanksgiving. My report went public so I am traveling Texas to put on my show.

I have a date for dinner and the Opera with my ex next weekend. Other than that I will be living in hotels. Ugh.

:cowboy:

[TL1]

My mom... at her house. She is nosey lol.
The work week
The doctors appointments I have this week
Holidays
My daughters birthday which is smack in the middle of the holidays.
Time to cut my hair. I should do that tonight too. It’s getting hard to style and stay put!

[Gemme]

Gosh, it would be awesome if I could not bleed while hacking up the other lung. I'm starting to rethink this whole not getting a flu shot thing.

[girl_dee]

How hard having family that lives far away is.........

[Orema]

– Having next week off
– The road ahead to regrouping
– Trust issues
– This 'n' that

[Gemme]

How hard having family that lives far away is.........

Word.

My best friend is on my mind.

[homoe]

....

Questions about life that there are really no answers to.........

[FireSignFemme]

Chores that need doing but can't be done till my neighbors wake up.
Stuff I want to be doing but can't until my chores are done.

[Gemme]

It's raining and I don't wanna go out in it today.

[girl_dee]

how glad i am that the wind calmed down............

[Kenna]

I need an IMAX buddy

[Bèsame*]

I need an IMAX buddy

I'm your buddy!!!! Let's meet in Nashville 😉

[Kenna]

I'm your buddy!!!! Let's meet in Nashville 😉

:heartbeat: :heartbeat:
It's a date!!
Meet ya at the coffee house near the IMAX before the 9:45 showing this Friday! I'll make reservations at the Lodge!

[candy_coated_bitch]

How to keep my rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

[WingsOnFire]

It's been forever since I have been on here. My dog rescue keeps me insanely busy but I get lonely. Thought of my family here tonight. Miss everyone.

[JDeere]

My half sisters. 5 of whom i no longer speak to. Its the 8 month of my bio moms death today.

I know they are all hurting as am I, however things were said that I can't forget nor forgive.

Im the angry one, on step 2 they call it. The others are on different scales of the 5 steps of grief. Im the one that takes a ton of time to process and accept things.

I hope one day my 5 half sisters find peace within themselves and can own up to their wrong doings then apologize to the 2 younger ones, as well as myself.

[Ender]

...some people. Just...WHAT?
I don't get people sometimes...

[Ender]

*sigh*

https://media.giphy.com/media/GiWEowj3nQv9C/giphy.gif

[Kenna]

Walking barefoot in warm sand...

[easygoingfemme]

That was some heavy wet snow this morning...:cold:

[Ender]

Do people know what the fuck MONOGAMOUS means?
Fuck...I'm not interested in being your third!!!

[~ocean]

the Boston Celtics & Toronto Raptors tied at 107 regulation time ~ 5 min. of overtime ~ good game on both sides

crossing my fingers for my team

[Ender]

Considering deleting my dating profile. 1) I'm not getting any "likes" or messages 2) I'm getting unwanted likes from people that I don't want to see my profile 3) I'm seeing the same people over and over again 4) I haven't met anyone on these sites or got passed the initial greetings and actually meet up.
I'd rather go out to a club or bar and meet people that way. I don't know why people think online dating is so great.

[homoe]

..
I'm not overly fond of it but I do it regardless!

[girl_dee]

Figuring out the best route to the airport which will avoid the mall gridlocks

[Chad]

Thanksgiving with mom, my cousin, and her family was fun. I guess that I had the day off? But I cooked and cleaned all day.

Tomarrow back to moving too many boxes. Ugh.

[~ocean]

Seems family's gathered more this year and were thankful .

[Orema]

Tossed out a bunch of stuff and it felt good.

Got rid of a tree stump that was the base of a table. Something left over from a marriage. Why have I been hanging on to it??? Tossed out that bad boy today.

Did not toss out the wooden love seat. Will see if D’Andra wants it.

Didn’t toss out the books. Will give them to Mitzi or the library.

Didn’t toss out some of her gifts. They’ll stay in the garage for now. Will toss them later.

Didn’t toss the plants. Will give them away and start anew.

Didn’t pull out the holiday decorations. Bah humbug and all that jazz.

:poc-cool:

[Kenna]

Consulting with the oral surgeon this Wednesday. Can I last that long before opening the Southern Comfort?

[Bèsame*]

Its me day!

Finished with Black Friday! The quilt is finished! (Yay, I can vacuum up all the purple stuffs)

This is my first Christmas, alone. I've pulled out my Christmas decorations and decided, I can decorate for me! So girl cave style it is! Soft pinks, vintage style. That will make happy:)

[JDeere]

Looking into taking me and the ex to a "RAGE ROOM".

There is one an hour away from me, called Smash Therapy.

[Gemme]

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It's "socially acceptable" drag. With furries. I love it!

[Ender]

Just thinking about this years Grey Cup game. Wondering why people in Edmonton don't want the Stamps to win, but would rather have Ottawa win.
Come on, let's keep it in the West. Are you that petty?

[Ender]

Just applied to 8 companies. Wish me luck that at least one of them responds to me. :praying:

[socialjustice_fsu]

I had a heart attack. I have never been in that much pain in my life. The cardiac interventionalist was able to place a stent in my a main artery in my heart. The previous one put in 2 weeks ago became 100% occluded. Please, women...if you have unusual chest discomfort please do not disregard it. Listen to your body. You know your body better than anyone else. My next step is starting cardiac rehab. It’s been a tough year with mom dying in March and then this event. I will pull through this. I have a strong faith, a good support network and the will to live. So that’s what is on my mind.

[Gemme]

I had a heart attack. I have never been in that much pain in my life. The cardiac interventionalist was able to place a stent in my a main artery in my heart. The previous one put in 2 weeks ago became 100% occluded. Please, women...if you have unusual chest discomfort please do not disregard it. Listen to your body. You know your body better than anyone else. My next step is starting cardiac rehab. It’s been a tough year with mom dying in March and then this event. I will pull through this. I have a strong faith, a good support network and the will to live. So that’s what is on my mind.

Oh my gosh! I'm glad you are on the mend now.

[TL1]

So much on my mind. I have so many appointments for iron infusions doctor appointments and physical therapy it’s insane. Actually I am cancelling and moving some of them because I have to work sometime and there are just too many too close together! Then there is moving which will happen in the month of December. Then there is my daughters birthday and Christmas. I need a few more of me this month. It’s very overwhelming. There’s so much to plan and do and I’m not a planner lol. I’m more go with the flow/spur of the moment. So this month will be quite the chaotic adventure.

[Chad]

Sometimes I say things that I should not say but most of the time I wish that I could say what I really believe but I feel tethered.

[JDeere]

Hopefully things will be looking up in the next couple months.

[RebelDyke]

sleep....sleep is definitely on my mind...and with the end of the semester coming soon.....LOTS AND LOTS of sleep...:glasses:

[JDeere]

I should NOT be online shopping!

[Gemme]

Something's going on with my printer again. Poo.

[Kenna]

Well...the puppy chewed little holes in my favorite camping shirt from the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. "Life is simple. Eat, Sleep, Camp"
I wonder if Besame would join me for a road trip back to quaint little Austwell, TX (population 147) to get a new one? :eyebat: :eyebat: ;) ;)

[JDeere]

I hope the puppy behaves while we are at PETSMART to take her to see Santa Claus!

[LOQUI]

...our greatness
our baseness...
...our selflessness
our selfishness...
...and, a new age of innocence.

[JDeere]

I will no longer let any negate my identity or my morals simply because they disagree with them.

[girl_dee]

Way too much.....

[Reach *BANNED*]

That sometimes you have to be the bigger person to bring about the greater good. :flowers:

[JDeere]

Job hunting as usual.

[Bèsame*]

It was almost freezing last night, and today I created a swim shop !

[TL1]

Why do so many medications have to fuck with your brain? Ugh nerve meds are basically meds that mess with your central nervous system. Like anticonvulsants and tricyclic antidepressants. Well im now on both. Not depressed and no I don’t have seizures but this is what neuropathic pain meds are. Man they have some dopey feeling side effects and sleepy. With time shit should settle down but now.... yeah now it sucks. Plus it’ll take a while before they work fully. Have to start low and taper up. I still think I feel improvement but today was a rough day so apparently not as much as I thought. Patience.....
Today my phone acted up so I turned it off and was going to restart it. Well I dunno what happened. I woke up 3 hours later to a phone I never restarted lol. I blame the meds.

Also the damn snow put a damper on things...my back woods road here was still bad today so I stayed home. I have a lot to do tomorrow. Get my daughters birthday gift and my second iron infusion. Call the dr who’s call I missed while I was sleeping with the phone off. And work on some packing and errands.

[JDeere]

Why do so many medications have to fuck with your brain? Ugh nerve meds are basically meds that mess with your central nervous system. Like anticonvulsants and tricyclic antidepressants. Well im now on both. Not depressed and no I don’t have seizures but this is what neuropathic pain meds are. Man they have some dopey feeling side effects and sleepy. With time shit should settle down but now.... yeah now it sucks. Plus it’ll take a while before they work fully. Have to start low and taper up. I still think I feel improvement but today was a rough day so apparently not as much as I thought. Patience.....
Today my phone acted up so I turned it off and was going to restart it. Well I dunno what happened. I woke up 3 hours later to a phone I never restarted lol. I blame the meds.

Also the damn snow put a damper on things...my back woods road here was still bad today so I stayed home. I have a lot to do tomorrow. Get my daughters birthday gift and my second iron infusion. Call the dr who’s call I missed while I was sleeping with the phone off. And work on some packing and errands.


Alot of meds are used for many different things. Only your doctor can make sure you're on the correct meds and dosage.

[TL1]

Alot of meds are used for many different things. Only your doctor can make sure you're on the correct meds and dosage.


You are correct. I research the hell out of every med I take lol. I do agree with the meds being given for the neurorathic pain. My research tells me I am on the right meds. They are just going to be tough to get used to. But I’ll be happy once I do and I feel better so In the end I’m sure It will be worth it as long as the diagnosis is correct. I do feel optimistic about it. :)

[Bèsame*]

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**must be hard for some!

[Bèsame*]

It was almost freezing last night, and today I created a swim shop !

Swim shop..

A shop with in a store. Sometimes you have a denim shop, a sweater shop and a Holiday shop. It's where you pull like merchandise together for a one stop shopping experience.

I'm sorry, it's retail lingo..lol

[Kenna]

Is it the 31st yet?

[LOQUI]

Is it the 31st yet?


I wish! :wine:

:byebye:

[RebelDyke]

all of my own course finals have been safely tucked in and are awaiting grading, for the most part......straight A's. However, Friday....I have my finals for my students, and I am nervous for them. I have taught them as well as I can :hamactor:

Also, donuts or bagels? hmmm :blink: ok.... both it is.

[JDeere]

The upcoming holiday.

My plans with the ex and her kiddos

My friends Christmas tomorrow

Family Christmas on 2 different days

[Ender]

I recently found this girl on the dating site I'm on, and I've kind of been putting off messaging her... for multiple reasons. I do really want to talk to her, but I'm afraid of f*cking up any chance I have with her. All the other people I've messaged previously I've never got a response back. I really don't want to f*ck this up, but I also don't want to miss any opportunities here.

[Orema]

So, I placed an order for 3 tubes of matte lipstick at Amazon. I have prime, but Amazon says it will take a week to deliver. That’s okay because sometimes they don’t have things in stock. I get it.

The lipsticks arrived a week or so later in a box labeled by Walmart. I looked at my order on Amazon to confirm I ordered from them (I knew I had, but I checked anyway). Then I went to Walmart.com and saw that they had the lipsticks in stock, could deliver in 2 days, and was cheaper! Amazon ordered from Walmart and had them deliver directly to me. I tried to leave a review about this experience at Amazon, but of course they wouldn’t approve it.

I now check at Walmart after I look at an item on Amazon ... and it’s paid off. Just got an old-school gaming system for my grand nephew at Walmart. Walmart delivered it yesterday (free shipping during the holidays) and Amazon will deliver after Christmas (after they get it from Walmart, I’m sure).

Along with that, Amazon’s delivery has been lousy this year. They’ve developed their own delivery system in my city and are not using USPS and UPS as much. Amazon isn’t nearly as good nor efficient as USPS and UPS. Their drivers are rude and refuse to abide by our company’s policy of delievering everything to the warehouse and not to employees’ desks. Or, they’ll just dump packages outside at any door where anyone can come along and take them.

I’m gonna keep prime because it’s worthwhile for me, but it’s not as good as it used to be.

:poc-cool:

[Gemme]

I recently found this girl on the dating site I'm on, and I've kind of been putting off messaging her... for multiple reasons. I do really want to talk to her, but I'm afraid of f*cking up any chance I have with her. All the other people I've messaged previously I've never got a response back. I really don't want to f*ck this up, but I also don't want to miss any opportunities here.

What would you mess up? You don't even know her. Messaging her would provide the opportunity to do so, but if nothing comes from it, you've lost nothing but a little bit of time. I say go for it!

[Ender]

What would you mess up? You don't even know her. Messaging her would provide the opportunity to do so, but if nothing comes from it, you've lost nothing but a little bit of time. I say go for it!

That's true, all the other people I've sent a message to, I've never heard anything back from, and it kind of kills me a little. Sometimes I wish the femmes would message first... and the thing with online dating is you don't get any signals or anything like eye contact or flirtation from the other person. Anyway, wish me luck.

[JDeere]

This weekend!

[Gemme]

That's true, all the other people I've sent a message to, I've never heard anything back from, and it kind of kills me a little. Sometimes I wish the femmes would message first... and the thing with online dating is you don't get any signals or anything like eye contact or flirtation from the other person. Anyway, wish me luck.

Their loss.

I wish you luck!

[TL1]

My best friend in high school and after. You know the one you do everything with? Then after that it was sort of on and off friends that just ended up fading into separate directions. Well for the last 3 years she searched for me. I sort of ignored it because it had been so long since we had talked. And then about 9 months ago I caved and talked to her for a few hours on the phone. We caught up on each other’s lives and she really loved reminiscing about the old days. Then I sort of got quiet again and yesterday found out she died a week ago. Well I feel like shit. I’m very sad about this.
So I decided to look at her Facebook page. The first of December she posted “make it a December to remember”.
Well fuck!
That was not the way, Hope! :(
Love you, damnit

[Ender]

My best friend in high school and after. You know the one you do everything with? Then after that it was sort of on and off friends that just ended up fading into separate directions. Well for the last 3 years she searched for me. I sort of ignored it because it had been so long since we had talked. And then about 9 months ago I caved and talked to her for a few hours on the phone. We caught up on each other’s lives and she really loved reminiscing about the old days. Then I sort of got quiet again and yesterday found out she died a week ago. Well I feel like shit. I’m very sad about this.
So I decided to look at her Facebook page. The first of December she posted “make it a December to remember”.
Well fuck!
That was not the way, Hope! :(
Love you, damnit

Dude, I’m sorry. That really sucks. I hope you have some people you can talk to about this. If not, I’m sure you can confide in anyone here. If you ever need someone to talk to or just listen, you can always message me.

I’m sorry, man.

[Ender]

Well, it's sent. 1) I hope I get a reply, and 2) I hope I don't f*ck any potential meet-up's up.

[Chad]

A young lady.

I have seen her across a crowded room. She rarely smiles but when I walk up to her and flash my smile she always smiles back. She has a meek gentle smile. Her eyes are green and when she smiles at me my heart feels warm. Last night she invited me to ask her out. I am so happy to have the opportunity to get to know the lady behind that smile.

[JDeere]

That I finally wrapped up my ex and her kiddos Christmas presents, so I won't have to rush around tomorrow.

Getting through the holidays without drama.