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teel · 08-20-2004, 10:00 AM

Well right now Suffolk is in the middle of a tremendous downpour with some thunder for added effect. Another day when I don't have to water the flowers, he he he!!

Thanks my friends for the support and encouragement...I seem to need a tonne of it at the moment.

Things are not good in my neck of the woods. I can't get off the Oxycontin, at least not yet, because Dr. Munglani is so sure the pain is referred pain from my degenerating spine that Oxycontin would be the best choice of drug for neuropathic pain so he is not for turning, as Lady Thatcher once said! Unfortunately I am now in trouble...very depressed, stupid sleep pattern (Is it a pattern? Asked my G.P....Ah yes, he then said "You wake up every hour!") absolutely tired off my feet and very tearful and morose and aching joints...no, not aching...they HURT!! And my blood sugars are all over the place, namely high. I aim to still go to London. If I only do ine thing whilst I am there, it will be more than if I am sitting at home. I shall just have to be very careful and very sensible.(Me? Sensible? I'd better go look it up in the dictionary!)I took the increased dose of the pill used for causing drowsiness last night and indeed it was a marginally better night, in that I started off with nearly 3 hours when I first went to bed, woke up, got another 2 hours then 1, then 30minutes!! Keeps me very interested to see what it will do next! I am wary of sleeping in the afternoon, especially as my psychiatrist catagorically tells me not to!!
Linus, hope the painkillers kicked some of the pain away and you feel rather more comfortable than when you woke up this morning.
Happy, ALL good wishes for the coming interview. I hope it goes well for you. Now Shad is back in the ranks of the employed, we must get you back too, afterall, you need to start saving some $$$ 'cos Christmas is coming....oh, no! Did I really say that!!

Shad, the hair colour sounds gorgeous...redy for the trip down to Melbourne, then? Good wishes to you too....

Okay, that's enough from me for one day...take good care, all. Be good. See you tomorrow...when I have weighed!!!

MELODY525 · 08-20-2004, 03:18 PM

Linus~ Craig the Opinionator!!! good for him!!! I loved it!

Hope the pain stopped screaming your name Miss Linus and you are feeling better!! wishing you a miracle or two!!

Shad~ I will offer to be your new bookkeeper! LOL I am available for jobs as I'm still ******ed...OOPS....I mean retired!

Don't forget to pack YOUR knickers!!! I hope you find a noice place to stay also. Home is where the heart is. What about the car??? Was wondering how you will get around there?!?! Can't wait to see new pics!!!

Love when you go places!

Happy~ Guess you are gone already and sorry I missed you!!! Wishing and hoping for good luck again for you!!

Teel~ What can I say??? I wish for you another miracle. Hope things calm down for the London trip. At least enough to let you enjoy the time away!!! Hang in there.

Went food shopping, took myself out for an hour ride around the blocks, journalled and feel like a shower and a nap!! LOL
Hope you all have a great weekend. Some of you have such new and exciting adventures to begin!!!! Will be thinking of all of you!!

Shad · 08-20-2004, 04:59 PM

Spent yesterday rushing around like a mad thing. No rest for the wicked eh?? I washed, and washed, and washed and tidied and dusted. Watered the yard and took some pots plants down to the DS's place. The last lot to go this morning. Took the breadmaker around to Chris's place so she can use it while I am away. Was rung to say Ds/s vanity and taps arrived then had a mix up with the top and it wasn't okay to pick it up and then the mix up was sorted and it was.
For all that I got on the scale this morning as I always do and it had moved up - crap I think, the scale has PMS. I didn't eat enough yesterday for that, but I didn't drink enough either so the body is holding water etc. Not getting excited about it. It's just another daily fluctuation and tomorrow will be different again.
I've now got confirmation of a bed in Melb. Don't have to sleep under Princes Bridge anymore. I have a one bedroom apartment somewhere in South Yarra. Not sure exactly where because the Apartment company has several buildings in the city and surrounds and you pays your money and they sort out which one you can have.
If I want to stay down for the weekend and go get some pictures for MEL, then I will hire a car for the day or weekend. I spoke to DS1 and told him my news and he wants to come over for a weekend as he hasn't been to Melbourne previously. I may even toddle off to Adelaide and annoy him one other weekend. We shall see.

Teel I really don't understand that Doctor. He has a one track mind. Does he have shares in Oxycontin or something??? The more this cycle gets a hold on you, the more you will get further and further into sleep deprivation and the worse off you will be. I'm certain there has to be another way. As for the afternoon nap, phooey to the Psychiatrists - the Spaniards have been doing it for years and that many people can't all be wrong or nuts or whatever. If you fancy the nap, and it comes naturally without drugs or a sledgehammer to the head, then do it. Anything to try to raise the body's natural healing processes, which is exactly what sleep does.

I have no time for mumbo jumbo which goes against the body's natural instincts.

Linus, I hope the pain has abated to a point where you can put up with it now. It seems it will never go away completely for you, but I hope it can be controlled. Love the story about Craig and his opinions. Good for him, I like to see a child who has a thought in his head and has the courage to speak them. They may not always be right and they might not always work, these ideas, but lordy, its a darn sight better than always hanging out with the herd and head nodding and taking directions from someone else. The courage of ones convictions!!! Mind you, when one is his age, one is immortal, inviolate and also right??? It's not until later on we find out how much our folks knew.

Happy, is now well on her way to lord knows where. Wherever it is and whatever the job is, I wish her well and also the courage to know which way to move when crunch time comes. It is not easy to change career paths, homes, and a way of life at any age, the older one becomes the harder it is. There is a lot riding on this for Happy and DH not all of it financial.

Okay, so Rose should be back and Meadow is probably busy with kids, pools and getting ready for schools return as well. I don't think she has posted much in the journals either. Maybe one of those - I've not got much to say days. Or maybe she has gone for the online walk and gotten lost!!!

Another busy day coming up. I've washed all DS bed stuff from the mattress protector to the doona. It's all clean and dry although he could do with a new doona. The old one has been around a year or two and the casing is starting to fray. Guess I will have to lend him my spare until he gets around to a new one. (Oh I am such a generous mummy). I need to hunt down a couple of pairs of sheets as well as he is a bit short - ie one set, when that needs a wash borrow some of Mums. Fortunately I have a few spares there. And I best give him another doona cover as well - I have lots, left over from the days I loved having a great looking bedroom and I was keeping two houses, one in Townsville and one here. Best not give him the flowery ones, or the one that looks like Indian Sari material, might be a bit girly. Maybe Camels and Elephants would suit better!

Okay, best go and seize the day. For those coming to the end of the work week and looking forward to tonights rest have a good sleep. Me, I'm out of here on a fast rocket. Too much to do to sit around contemplating.......

Meadow · 08-20-2004, 10:31 PM

I have been reading my bellydancing books, I have a history of bellydancing called Grandmother's Secrets, Bellydancing basics book and The Art of Bellydancing kit that my sister bought me with the cymbals and scarf and music cd, so that should get me going on my moves

I have so far managed to fit in three March to fitness sessions with Kathy Smith and one other video of hers which is supposed to be basic but I don't care for and will toss to the bottom of the pile. So I've exercised four times this week which is a record for this year

Teel-I agree with Shad, you need a Spaniard to assist you into a sleep pattern that works for you. I recommend my favorite "Antonio Banderas" to help ease you into a relaxed, peaceful sleep... behold your imagination will run away with you and you will have the sweetest of dreams

Linus-I'm so sorry you are in pain. My cure for all ills in Antonio... so look deep into his eyes and forget

Mel-I love tai chi. I hope it is good karma for you and helps you balance and center yourself. Your quest for holiday clipart and ideas is too fabulous. Glad to hear you are getting out into the summer days and enjoying your new wheels must be a relief to know you have the juice to go where ever you want. Stay cool!

Shad-I'm sure you are busy doing all your preparation for your departure. I have my fingers crossed that all goes smoothly and you find a good bunch of people in Melbourne that you will be working with. ((((Good vibes)))) Found this site that might be of help finding your feet

Melbourne City Life
I hope it is an unforgettable adventure for you!

Happy-Hope all is well and you are smiling

MELODY525 · 08-21-2004, 09:23 AM

Shad~ Off you go on your new journey and I hope it's a great one filled with wonder and awe! Try not to make them cry in Melbourne!

Be your usual gentle, patient self!

Glad you found a place to stay. It was starting to worry me!

I a doona a comforter???? I love doonas then. And also quilts are my MOST favorite. I gave Jen all the comforters now as quilts are my choice now! Have a great trip!

Meadow~ How wonderful to see all the pictures!!! I love to see these pop up on my screen first thing in the morning.

Hope the belly dancing works out well. Someone else was trying that on the journals and I forget who it was! My step mother took it up in her 70's!

She loved it. Enjoy and thanks for the lovely pics again!

I am going to try very hard top be positive on this dark and dreary day. There is much to catch up to before I can sit and read my books. Sadly I have been neglecting the apt whilst wheeling around!

So today I must make the best of the bad weather so I can get back out when the sun shines again! LOL
Maybe Flylady should schedule cleaning for rainy days only!!

Have a great weekend and take care of yourselves. (((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) to all the MIAs!!!

teel · 08-21-2004, 01:44 PM

Well this morning should have been weigh-in day but thigs didn't go as smoothly as planned! I went back to sleep...yee ha!! And the phone went and it was my friend...(oh stupid point...it would hardly have been my enemy, would it!) and we natted on for a good few minutes until I looked at the clock and to my horror it said it has past 10:00hrs so I told Miss P that I was meeting Miss L at 10:30 but Miss P carried on talking until luckily she said was I going to meet L. for coffee after I had rung her up.

..and I said, I AM meeting L. for coffee at 10:30!

And then P said she thought I had said I was ringing L at 10:30!!!! So I threw my clothes on and raced down the dual carriageway getting there just with five minutes to spare....phew!

And so I met and had coffee and ordered some toast

as I had injected my morning insukin and not as yet eaten...but the toast never arrived....

The day got more "interesting" as it went on. I went to look for a jacket in one shop and forgot there was a step so arrived in the second level of the shop with a very ungracious entry and a cry out, but at least I DIDN'T land in heap! And no it didn't end there!I saw this lady all smartly dressed in a black skirt and top and of course

I thought that she was a member of staff!

Oh DEEEEEAR!She was very gracious about my mistake and said the best thing for me to do was go home, put my feet up and have a stiff brandy and wipe 21st August from the memory banks!!...

The proms season continues on the BBC tonight. Baroque music which is some of my favourite so I shall make sure I finish chatting before then!
Shad I wish you well in Melbourne...hope the accomodation is up to scratch! Be good to hear from you when you can log in!
Meadow, good to hear from yo at last! I was beginning to wonder where you had got to!! Great photos...I especially like the Happy Dance one!!
Linus...I wish too for you that your pains will subside somewhat so that you can get on with life as it should be and not have to battle with miserable pain all the time.Take good care of yourself, my friend.....
Mel I am sorry to hear you are having a damp grey and miserable day! I almost think I should be kind and NOT report that at least East Anglia has had 90% sunshine today!!!

Happy I hope that wherever you are for this weekend before your interview, you are well and ...er...happy! Good luck Miss Happy for Tuesday!!!

And where has Roseblush got to?

Bye for today, have a good Sunday whatever time it arrives on your doorstep!

Shad · 08-21-2004, 05:17 PM

Ha Ha Teel, just one of those days huh! Thought you might have worked out that not every female in a black skirt is the French Maid!!!! Anyway, sounds like a sort of day to forget for at least a week before you try it again.

Short entry today as it is d-day. We moved DS1 yesterday, my house looks empty with all his furniture gone from the lounge and I was too tired last night to clean it up, so today it the day and I must be gone from here around 1030am complete with cat to pick up the DS. I was supposed to have breakfast with the DB and his 2 youngsters but it not going to happen as I will be too busy. Next weekend maybe. I have yet to dust, sweep, pack and tidy up my room. Fortunately I am pretty used to packing!
So we have DS in his new home. I never knew the Womble had so much stuff. Geez I hope she can find room to put everything. Maybe they needed a bigger house. I hope there is room for the puss cat. Neither of them are cat people. I know they won't mistreat her but she will be a bit upset no doubt. And probably not speaking to me at the end of it all.

Anyway can't hang about. I will try my best to get in each day. I probably won't have the net at work so it will be internet cafes again. Be good.

linus · 08-21-2004, 05:43 PM

hi all how are we good i hope? me im much better thanks all for the good thoughts MEADOW my choice of dreamboats is jon bon jovi and patrick swayze and just for a bit of a change jean claude van dam but will have a quick spin with your spanish hunk thanks!!! MEL good to hear you where out with that hi_tech machine of yours was telling the kids that it had finally arrived and craig said hope you dont spot any firemen or you might sit yourself upright too quick and end up on the pavement on your face but i said at least then youd need rescuing

HAPPY WHERE EVER YOU all mt good thoughts and good wishes go to you on your leap into the unknown good luck

SHAD you sound like a very busy woman at the moment and glad to hear the move went without a hitch apart from the over abundance of belongings

cant wait to see the new pics and hope you enjoy the exploring and the new adventures awaiting and may it lead to somwthing closer and more long term

ROSE about time you where back with us were missing you lady and your back yard TEEL more sleep more time for dreams undreampt sleep when you want to i do and ive got two kids to run about after nothing like an afternoon nap to set you up for the rest of the day right ladies im going ive just had a phonecall from a freind to say my dh is at a lap dancing club so im going to sharpen the knives and break out the rottweilers will pop back in later or tomorrow if im not in jail for spousal abuse
kirsty

MELODY525 · 08-22-2004, 07:56 AM

Lap dancing!!! does that have anything to do with fannies!

Linus do we need to come and get you out of the old Bailey?!?!? Just tell them it was a temporary fit of insanity. Seems to work well here in the States!

Good luck! Hope the DH is still able to work!! I haven't run into any firemen except in the food store. They are forever shopping!! But they seem to run away every time they see me!

Shad~ Sending you love and hugs for the new journey. Puss will forgive you I am sure and glad the DS is finally installed in his new home. Now there is much more room for Around the World Chicks!!!

Teel~ ((((((((HUGS))))))))) and hope that day will soon fade from your mind!!

OMG I couldn't stop laughing. What a fiasco. I've had days like that myself. Best to go back to the house, turn off the lights and get in bed!

Hope you have a much better one today!

I have more cleaning to do today both inside and out!

Need to take a laxative and also finish all my bookcase sorting!

Thank God the bookkeeper has since changed his mind and is NOT coming back today!!! Yesterday was bad enough. I forgot he was coming till the phone rang!! he and his partner will be doing weekends from now on I think. Not all of them but near the end of the month. Oh well. Have a great day and keep that smile in place. Hope Happy, Meadow and Nae are all well and things are OK with them. "Silence" from Nae may not be so "golden". (((((((HUGS))))))) to her. Adios Dear Friends.

teel · 08-23-2004, 07:23 AM

It is a shame that the COOKING LIGHT magazine that is so often advertised is for our USA subscibers only. The current one is EASY SUMMER PASTA which would fit perfectly on my shelf, especially as it has undergone such a transformation of late! Hee hee hee!! But it is not to be as I am not over that side of the pond...

So how are we all on this showery Monday morning? Shad I hope is settling down in her new chair in Melbourne...Happy should be getting ready for her interview on Tuesday....Mel still asleep...that means only Linus and me are in the land of wakeful opportunity on the computer...

After Saturdays fiasco I hardly dared go out of the house yesterday!

but I made it to church and got home in one piece!
Our visitor in the wee hours was a pretty little heggie. All the earlier ones have been ginourmous in comparison! Holly did her usual trick of barking very loudly at it as it sat on the paving stones right under the lounge window. I think the next home I move in to will have just a 1/2 size window in the lounge! This current one goes from floor to cieling...I think it would be a lot quieter if she could not see out!

Well it is only ....let me count...4 whole days till I am off to town with my good, good friend and his 2 children. The weather does not look too promising. I do hope it only rains when we are all indoors or at night! Sunday is the most important day for it to be dry. We are booked on British Airways London Eye Flight 15:00hrs. The "British Airways Flight" bit always makes me laugh!

I am not doing very well with my challenge. I can't get myself motivated. Goodness knows why. I know it is only me, myself, who can get this weight off and I do want to do it. Why am I such a failure at it? I don't know. My commitment just is not there with me. I feel a right failure. I can do 1 week and lose a couple of pounds and then when the second week arrives and even though I have been good and excercised in the form of 10 lengths I usually put on a pound or two, and then I get REALLY disheartened and cannot get back to the task in hand. Grief I have not got a hope in you-know-where. I DO hate being all fat and flabby and embarressed to get changed in a public area and feel that people are lookking and silently judging what am I eating and I should be living on green salad leaves to get rid of the ugly bulk. I lose all my self comfidence and self esteem and yet I still go on eating like the end of the world is tomorrow.

I am so embarressed eating either in public or out with a friend. I know my parents attitude doesn't help much. Every time my parents are here to visit for a few days we go to a very nice carvery in Bury St. Edmunds. And of course you go up to the hatch and get your choice of meat and help yourself to the veggies. EVERY time mum says something like "only 1 roast potato, only 1 Yorkshire Pudding" "You go first and if I think you have got too much on your plate I'll help myself off your plate". Last time she motioned for me to go ahead of her, so I did. The chef put one slice of beef on my plate and was cutting a second when father says"Oh Betty, don't you think 1 slice is enough for Sheila?" and when I was at the gravy dish dad chirps up and says "Oh Betty, I thought you were meant to be keeping an eye on how much Sheila was eating....look how much she has on her plate!" Every time he sees me he says something really comlimentary like "good Heavens, look at her, she's fatter than ever". Really hate these comments. Really worry about going out to eat with them when they come down to stay, even though, thankfully, they don't come that often.
Sorry about my rant. Didn't mean to come out with all of that...

See you all another time. Meanwhile be careful and keep safe.
Good luck to Happy

and good luck to Shad

linus · 08-23-2004, 03:41 PM

evening chickies how are we all ? good i hope well dh is still alive and kicking he didnt get in it was too busy so hes safe for now

TEEL im not being funny or anything but how on earth do you put up with them id have strung them up years ago my god they would have a hairy fit if they went to a carvery with me im a total carnivore i have meat yrkies and roasters with gravy and NO VEG tell them you refuse to eat out with them anymore and while your in your own house youll eat what you want to MEL yes it has a lot to do with fannies but not the usa versions the uk versions they sit in your lap and do an erotic dance and strip off

so no i wouldnt have been amused how goes the hunt for a hunky fireman ? no luck yet ? well youll get one eventually they can only run so far

HAPPY remember and pop in to let us know how you got on when you come back i cant remember if its monday or tuesday you are due to return so were all dying to find out how things went ROSE come on love time to report in we miss you and are getting a bit worried about you SHAD cant remember where you are at the moment but hope your having a good time wherever you may be dont forget about us!!!! MEADOW when are your kids due to go back to school must be soon now or arent they old enough for school yet i dont think we asked yes i am a nosy bugger but thats just me !!! well ladies had my appointment at the breast clinic today and everythings fine the abcesses are a pain but not anything dangerous but i will be prone to breast cancer so have to be vigilint with lumps and bumps and if in doubt to phone them and theyll see me right away so im off and ill pop back later to catch up with you all oh yes and the docs tomorrow for the zyban so hopefully ill get it this time
bye for now
kirsty

Shad · 08-23-2004, 05:58 PM

I'm here, overwhelmed at the task in front of me. I don't have access at the house or the office so have to come to the Internet cafe for my thrills.
It's cold, I haven't yet found a gym to go to. Food has been sparse, but then I haven't been doing the exercise either.
Have to try to work out where to stay and how to get here for next week. It's all too hard this morning so I will be back later to sort that lot out.
Wish I had more time on here to tell you all about it but will try for that tonight or tomorrow. Right now best book a flight to get back here on Sunday.
Sheila, at some time you are going to have to tell your folks enough is enough. They seem to still be trying to control you and it is not necessary. Anyway have a great time on your London trip if I don't get back before then. Flight on the London Eye - ha ha ha.
Morning to all of you - Teel, Mel, Linus, Meadow, Roseblush and Happy. Back later.

Meadow · 08-23-2004, 07:38 PM

I have been so good at my exercise, I am scaring myself. Sweat is my friend, I love to drip

Linus-My kids are 4 and 6. My youngest is due to start kindergarten in September and my oldest is starting grade one, whee! Should be good for a laugh, Emily isn't a morning person and it is going to be a real shock to her system to have to get up at 7:30am to get ready for school and Sarah will be in her glory, school all day. Glad that your checkup was uneventful, nice that they are keeping an eye on things and will be there to alleviate any worrying changes.

Mel-How are your arms feeling? If you are doing the tai chi I bet your shoulders and upper arm muscles are feeling the burn. The peaceful flow of it all sends you into another place though doesn't it, good stuff.

Shad-you must be feeling rather out of sorts. Your daily routines are being disrupted and the job front is thwarting you too. Hope you are smiling through all the frustrations and getting into the flow of things. Change is good, keeps you sharp

Teel-((((Big Hugs)))) Your parents controlling behaviour is abusive. They aren't giving you the proper respect you deserve as an individual. I am so sorry that they continue to treat you unfairly. Might want to write a letter expressing your feelings and how hurtful they are being in their manners towards you. My heart just sunk when you described going out to dinner with them, how can they talk to you like that? It isn't right. Don't let their bad energy dwell in your mind, you can do anything! "Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them." (attributed, probably erroneously, to Emerson; original source is unknown)

Have you ever stood under a dove tree (Davidia)? There is one out at the University of BC, it is like the entire tree is covered in white hankerchiefs, very peaceful and beautiful.

Woot out to Happy and Rose, hope you are feeling warm and loved somewhere out there

"Once you make a decision, the Universe conspires to make it happen. "
*Ralph Waldo Emerson

MELODY525 · 08-23-2004, 08:52 PM

Just getting settled in. this day is over thank God and it has been so disjointed if that makes any sense. I am too tired to read so I'll catch up tomorrow. Hope all is well. got the microphone thing installed and it won't work in certain places. I think it's beyond my PC knowledge! LOL the man that gave me the PC in the first place seems to be trying to run my life on it as well. I am so tired of people doing something nice for me then try and take over running my life. What is with them??? and it happens every time too! This is why I hate taking gifts!! anyway it has been a very demanding day with the kids and their problems and alarms. so I will shower and hop into bed for some mindless TV and much needed rest. sorry this is so *****y but that's the mood for the night!

Sweet dreams everyone!

teel · 08-24-2004, 04:35 AM

Hi m'dears
This is an ultra quick one as I am due at the hairdressers tis morning so I will be back later. Meadow that is such a beautiful picture of that Dove Tree. How do you get such enourmous piccies on the post? Is it also known as the Handkerchief Tree? Whatever It is SO gorgeous.
Shad, big hugs for you as you have to settle in to Melbourne. I really hope it goes ok in the end.Hang on in thee, my friend. All will be right in the end.
Linus I am SO relieved for you that your appointment was far better than it might have been. What a worry for you. Get feeling and checking, Kirsty, we can't have you enduring any more trauma than you do already.

Okay. Better get along. Oh by the way. I went swimming yesterday. 10 lengths as usual but it was at a different pool so the lengths were a bit longer. I reckon I actually did 11!!!!!!!

Back later. T.T.T.T.!!!