May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 9

[EllaEnchanted]

okay perhaps we need a girl and boy zippity doh da club membership?

okay it's not a girly club... or is it and are they just trying to find out our secret hand shake?????

Since you'll be in mixed company, why don't you just call it the zippity doh da gang!!! It fits.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

You know? I will soon be 60scared1: ), and closer to leaving this life I guess. I do think about it more and more, and one of the things I think I wouldn't want is for my death to impact in to the lives of my children year after year. I want them to be happy, particularly at happy times. I understand loss and bereavement and healing time, but really wouldn't want to be a spectre of sadness year after year at special occasions and I think most parents would want the same. Your mom would just want you to be happy and enjoy your family time.

Having said all that, I think the closer to times like Christmas etc someone close to you dies, then just that fact brings back memories at that time.

Sorry for waffling on. Never very good at explaining things.

No need to apologize Marilyn, you came through loud and clear. I understand what you're saying. After a proper grieving period, get on with your life and live it! You're right of course. It's just that John and me and even Venetia are experiencing that grieving period still. I know that time heals all wounds and it will get better.

 

[granmaz]

No need to apologize Marilyn, you came through loud and clear. I understand what you're saying. After a proper grieving period, get on with your life and live it! You're right of course. It's just that John and me and even Venetia are experiencing that grieving period still. I know that time heals all wounds and it will get better.

Oh no Deb, I understand where you are at, I really do, and grieving is so hard, particularly those first anniversaries. I didn't mean for anyone to think I didn't understand. I think John1 just got me thinking about my death and the children in the future. I don't think it is a case of getting on with it, just eventually remembering them with thankfullness and enjoying these occasions without unhappiness hanging over them. I thinbk having the little memoprials you and Venetia have planned and Venetia already having done are just lovely and so helpful.

We are about to go out to look for some algae eaters for the fish tank. With having Discus fish these are a difficult choice as the obvious catfish type are not really suitable. The little ones we have had die so quickly and I don't like to do that to fish. I am a big softy!!!!! Sometimes I even feel like not eating fish when I see pictures of them gasping for breath once caught and brought out of the water. Boiling shellfish alive freaks me too.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Oh no Deb, I understand where you are at, I really do, and grieving is so hard, particularly those first anniversaries. I didn't mean for anyone to think I didn't understand. I think John1 just got me thinking about my death and the children in the future. I don't think it is a case of getting on with it, just eventually remembering them with thankfullness and enjoying these occasions without unhappiness hanging over them. I thinbk having the little memoprials you and Venetia have planned and Venetia already having done are just lovely and so helpful.

I do understand that it's better to celebrate their life instead of mourning their death. I get it. We will all get to that day.

We are about to go out to look for some algae eaters for the fish tank. With having Discus fish these are a difficult choice as the obvious catfish type are not really suitable. The little ones we have had die so quickly and I don't like to do that to fish. I am a big softy!!!!! Sometimes I even feel like not eating fish when I see pictures of them gasping for breath once caught and brought out of the water. Boiling shellfish alive freaks me too.

This freaks me out too! I have to believe that all foods come from the store, not from living breathing animals and fish. I can't equate the living beings with the foods that I eat or I can't eat it.

Happy fish hunting today. I'm sure the tank will look lovely. How many fish do you have in it now?

 

[scottishwee35]

This freaks me out too! I have to believe that all foods come from the store, not from living breathing animals and fish. I can't equate the living beings with the foods that I eat or I can't eat it.

Happy fish hunting today. I'm sure the tank will look lovely. How many fish do you have in it now?

Deb and Marilyn

I understand that greive as I lost my dear mum at December month in Xmas. that was long times ago but I still missed her very much. My brother keep tell me life go on and have a good life. I think he try to help me as I was very weak and had bad greive, i think he is right as I have a lovely family, lovely home and good holiday as we love the travelling.

live animals - Singapore

About animals - I remember my friend and I went to Singapore and went to food market and we quickly left it cos it was life animal - duck, fish, turkle, etc. We couldn't face to pick which one and they kill it straight away I never forget it as I cannot remember what name something with Circus market. Two ladies hold huge fish and they had a big smile on their face we could not believe it!!

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

Hello Everybody

Remember I told you that I went back to Xmas cooking last October.

Yesterday ladies and I just finished decorations our cakes.

Scottishwee35

 

[granmaz]

Deb and Marilyn

I understand that greive as I lost my dear mum at December month in Xmas. that was long times ago but I still missed her very much. My brother keep tell me life go on and have a good life. I think he try to help me as I was very weak and had bad greive, i think he is right as I have a lovely family, lovely home and good holiday as we love the travelling.

live animals - Singapore

About animals - I remember my friend and I went to Singapore and went to food market and we quickly left it cos it was life animal - duck, fish, turkle, etc. We couldn't face to pick which one and they kill it straight away I never forget it as I cannot remember what name something with Circus market. Two ladies hold huge fish and they had a big smile on their face we could not believe it!!

Scottishwee35

You and your mum must have been young when she died. How sad. No wonder it took you a long time to grieve. I don't believe you were being weak at all. My mum died in a March, so I don't have the obvious rememberances each year. I always feel so sad for folk who lose loved ones around Christmas.

We ended up not getting our fish - needed to get a few Christmas presents ready for tomorrow. I did some shopping before our holiday, but need more yet. It is still just under freezing here so it is better indoors.

Hello Everybody

Remember I told you that I went back to Xmas cooking last October.

Yesterday ladies and I just finished decorations our cakes.

Scottishwee35

Wow Deborah didn't you all do well. How lovely. Now I want a piece.

 

[lillygator]

They are only going to have two seatings on the Panama Canal cruises
6pm and 8:30pm. This is what they did with the Transatlantic crossings amd European cruises this past summer

That would be great....I love the 6pm dining.

Hi Deb,

I just read an article today about losing a loved one over the holidays. It said that the first time the holidays pass without that person is difficult, but the second time can be even worse. The first year is full of change and turmoil, and the second year, you have more time to think. I can tell you that I personally am feeling the loss of my mom more this year. She passed so close to Christmas (Dec 3) , and we went on that December cruise, that I don't think I had the ability to process it all.

This year is different, and I keep wondering if Holidays will ever be the same . . .

Getting ready for bed after a HS BB game (we won) and then out to eat at a little cafe.

Thanks for all the info on the different nights. It is interesting.

V - I am listening to that book the Green Mile, and am almost halfway through it. It is fascinating, and gripping.

I had to spend about 20 minutes on the phone tonight arguing with a senior citizen about our school levy. He told me we will never pass it, and that I should resign. He then asked me the question I have been waiting for one of these curmudgeons to ask . . . he asked if I got paid to be on the board. When I told him I did, he said I should forfeit my pay before raising his taxes. I told him how much I get paid a year ($1,500) and then told him that every penny of it and then some I donate back to programs for kids in our district.

You would think that would shut him up. It didn't.

Oh well, time to get to bed.

Good night everyone, and welcome to all our new folks!

John I can't even begin to imagine, please know we are thinking of you and I am sure your mom is watching over you all.

And, you ought to see the movie too, Tom Hanks is in it. It's pretty good. Definitely a different one from SK's other books.

Hello Everybody

Remember I told you that I went back to Xmas cooking last October.

Yesterday ladies and I just finished decorations our cakes.

Scottishwee35

WOW!

 

[lillygator]

goodness last night we were all in bed early. I think me being sick and not getting much rest this week hit me. And John, he's always ready for bed. Got my first load of laundry in. The girls are up early for a Saturday.....hopefully I can get them to help clean their room and go through some toys to get rid of.

 

[lillygator]

I hope I feel better by Monday. I am really going to hit the gym everyday on my lunch. Or come in to work early and go after work before I pick up the girls. I need something to motivate me, I just can't seem to stick with it.

 

[scottishwee35]

I hope I feel better by Monday. I am really going to hit the gym everyday on my lunch. Or come in to work early and go after work before I pick up the girls. I need something to motivate me, I just can't seem to stick with it.

I hope you will be better before Monday and otherwise you will be great for Xmas day

My kids are away to Xmas party with their dad and I am staying at home and I am going to have a nap soon as I am working tonight nightshift but it is double time pay. 4 more nightshifts then finish on 21st Dec, have a break until 27th Dec

Have a nice weekend.

Scottishwee35

 

[granmaz]

I hope I feel better by Monday. I am really going to hit the gym everyday on my lunch. Or come in to work early and go after work before I pick up the girls. I need something to motivate me, I just can't seem to stick with it.

I hope you do feel better quick V, particularly with Christmas coming - you need to feel fit for that.

Our daughter had flu or something just before we left on our holiday and she still isn't right.

 

[granmaz]

I hope you will be better before Monday and otherwise you will be great for Xmas day

My kids are away to Xmas party with their dad and I am staying at home and I am going to have a nap soon as I am working tonight nightshift but it is double time pay. 4 more nightshifts then finish on 21st Dec, have a break until 27th Dec

Have a nice weekend.

Scottishwee35

That is hard work for now Deborah, but you have a decent break over Christmas to enjoy. Just been in M&S food department and they have movesd things around again!!

 

[scottishwee35]

Marilyn

Snap lol

Oh dear sometime flu can take longer time to get better but depend.

Hollytyler

No bonus maybe later on?

My work used xmas bonus but they stoped it now and change to July!!

Scottishwee35

 

[lillygator]

double time pay would be nice! Our nurses who commit to weekend work get $30-$40 extra per hour. I am salaried so no dice for me.

 

[lillygator]

ok, off to fold!

 

[gydell]

Hello Everybody

Remember I told you that I went back to Xmas cooking last October.

Yesterday ladies and I just finished decorations our cakes.

Scottishwee35

I'll take one!

 

[lillygator]

ok a load folded and another in the dryer and wash and I just mopped the kitchen and foyer. Taking a break while it dries.
THese girls...you would think I am torturing them, all I did was ask to clean up their room.

 

[HollyTyler]

Ahem...and likewise too...having never done something like this, I'm not sure how I'll react once I actually get there! But I'll still do it...you'll just have to PUSH me off the platform.

Well, I'll push both of you off! I have absolutely no fear of heights.....the higher the better!

 

[lillygator]

It is so warm outside....I am wondering when this cold front is supposed to happen. We turned the heater off in the pool and WOW, it is ice cold now!! The girls could barely stand in it to their ankles!!