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Apology
I'd like to apologize to Cheryl for any (unintentional) hurt I may have
caused (I've already emailed her privately to apologize and ask her to come back to the group). I noticed that in some of the responses to Cheryl's note some others in the group seemed to be agreeing with her about me (unless I'm being too paranoid). If I have given offense to anyone else, I'd like to apologize for that also. I think the is the nicest, kindest, most sensitive and thoughtful group of people on earth and I would do anything to keep from causing dissension here or hurting anyone's feelings. If this is the case, please let me know either by posting to the group or emailing me privately, and I will unsubscribe myself from the group - no hard feelings. Hugs, CatNipped |
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CatNipped wrote:
I noticed that in some of the responses to Cheryl's note some others in the group seemed to be agreeing with her about me (unless I'm being too I think you're paranoid. Most folks who replied (including myself) said there was nothing snippy about your post. If this is the case, please let me know either by posting to the group or emailing me privately, and I will unsubscribe myself from the group - no hard feelings. Let's drop the drama and keep the cat stories going, ok? -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
... I think you're paranoid. Most folks who replied (including myself) said there was nothing snippy about your post. OK, I accept that. I've been been worked ragged at my job, I'm in a lot of pain (either from the fibromyalgia, sore muscles, or - what I think is probably the case - I have another kidney stone), so I'm feeling a bit depressed myself. I don't want to be overly dramatic and I honestly don't want people to rush to ask me to stay, I just wanted to be sure I'm not causing problems for the group - the absolute last thing I want to do. So, OK, thanks for the honest answer, Victor. Let's drop the drama and keep the cat stories going, ok? -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he Oh, I can't be a drama queen any more!!?? ; LOL, again, thanks Victor. Hugs, CatNipped |
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CatNipped wrote:
OK, I accept that. I've been been worked ragged at my job, I'm in a lot of You and I both! I'm so ready for a change of jobs... and my employer just announced 1000 more layoffs this month! Rumour has it this Friday. In theory, my job is very safe, but you never know. Purrs to all those who will no longer have a job. pain (either from the fibromyalgia, sore muscles, or - what I think is probably the case - I have another kidney stone), so I'm feeling a bit depressed myself. Oh my goodness, I had no idea you were ill. Lots of healing purrs going your way. Don't feel depressed (I know, easier said than done). Just remember that you have lots of friends all over the world who are about you. I hope you've sent Pam your snail address for the card exchange. It's lots of fun! I promise to send some of Rufous' fur in the envelope... I don't want to be overly dramatic and I honestly don't want people to rush to ask me to stay, I just wanted to be sure I'm not causing problems for the group - the absolute last thing I want to do. So, OK, thanks for the honest answer, Victor. In all the years I've been posting on this group (hmmm... at least 5 years, might be more) we've never asked anyone to leave and we always beg folks to stay. Oh, I can't be a drama queen any more!!?? ; LOL, again, thanks Victor. I'm glad you took it the way I meant it. The last thing I want is to add to your problems! *hugs* -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
... CatNipped wrote: OK, I accept that. I've been been worked ragged at my job, I'm in a lot of You and I both! I'm so ready for a change of jobs... and my employer just announced 1000 more layoffs this month! Rumour has it this Friday. In theory, my job is very safe, but you never know. Purrs to all those who will no longer have a job. Oh no! We'll be sending purrs that you keep your job for as long as you want it, and purrs to those who are laid off that they'll find a better job soon. The reason I don't complain too loudly is that right now any job is better than no job!! pain (either from the fibromyalgia, sore muscles, or - what I think is probably the case - I have another kidney stone), so I'm feeling a bit depressed myself. Oh my goodness, I had no idea you were ill. Lots of healing purrs going your way. Don't feel depressed (I know, easier said than done). Just remember that you have lots of friends all over the world who are about you. I hope you've sent Pam your snail address for the card exchange. It's lots of fun! I promise to send some of Rufous' fur in the envelope... I absolutely hate, loathe, and despise people who get all weepy about minor problems and yet have found myself going home in tears Friday, Monday and Tuesday. I think it's just a combination of frustration about my job, being tired from working non-stop (no breaks even for lunch), and feeling lousy. I started taking extra vitamins and gave myself a stern lecture, so hopefully I'll start bucking up and quit whining. I don't want to be overly dramatic and I honestly don't want people to rush to ask me to stay, I just wanted to be sure I'm not causing problems for the group - the absolute last thing I want to do. So, OK, thanks for the honest answer, Victor. In all the years I've been posting on this group (hmmm... at least 5 years, might be more) we've never asked anyone to leave and we always beg folks to stay. That's the only real thing that was bothering me - that I might have, even inadvertently, caused someone to leave the group. This group is about the best support anyone could ask for and someone who is suffering a major loss and depression *NEEDS* that kind of support, so Cheryl's leaving really upset me. Oh, I can't be a drama queen any more!!?? ; LOL, again, thanks Victor. I'm glad you took it the way I meant it. The last thing I want is to add to your problems! Oh, I would much rather have honest and loving criticism than dishonest and smarmy @$$ kissing any day of the week - I really do appreciate a needed kick inthe keister. *hugs* -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he Hugs back atcha! CatNipped |
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CatNipped wrote:
I absolutely hate, loathe, and despise people who get all weepy about minor problems Really? Why?? I don't like it when someone tries to manipulate me into listening to their problems, no matter how minor, with no regard to whether I have the time or interest. Is that what you mean by the above? Or do you just not like people who are more emotive than yourself? I think everyone has different thresholds of frustration, anger, and stress level. And we all have different ways of venting it. Better to be weepy and whiny than to be like *me*, which is to get cranky and irritable. You don't want to be around me when I'm overstressed or haven't had enough sleep. Luckily, I no longer get PMS, or I'd have included that, too. There are advantages to aging. I started taking extra vitamins and gave myself a stern lecture, so hopefully I'll start bucking up and quit whining. Our culture is way too focused on the whole "bucking up" thing, if you ask me. We're soooo uptight about having feelings. Whine a little! Who's it going to harm? You might even feel better. I think that as long as one has respect for other people's time and limits, and asks others first if they're up for listening to us whine (and we get the go-ahead), what's the problem?? Joyce - aiming to be one of those long-lived, cranky old ladies. (Yes! It's true! There have been studies: grumpy old people live longer than pleasant ones.) |
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CatNipped wrote:
I absolutely hate, loathe, and despise people who get all weepy about minor problems Really? Why?? I don't like it when someone tries to manipulate me into listening to their problems, no matter how minor, with no regard to whether I have the time or interest. Is that what you mean by the above? Or do you just not like people who are more emotive than yourself? I think everyone has different thresholds of frustration, anger, and stress level. And we all have different ways of venting it. Better to be weepy and whiny than to be like *me*, which is to get cranky and irritable. You don't want to be around me when I'm overstressed or haven't had enough sleep. Luckily, I no longer get PMS, or I'd have included that, too. There are advantages to aging. I started taking extra vitamins and gave myself a stern lecture, so hopefully I'll start bucking up and quit whining. Our culture is way too focused on the whole "bucking up" thing, if you ask me. We're soooo uptight about having feelings. Whine a little! Who's it going to harm? You might even feel better. I think that as long as one has respect for other people's time and limits, and asks others first if they're up for listening to us whine (and we get the go-ahead), what's the problem?? Joyce - aiming to be one of those long-lived, cranky old ladies. (Yes! It's true! There have been studies: grumpy old people live longer than pleasant ones.) |
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CatNipped wrote:
I absolutely hate, loathe, and despise people who get all weepy about minor problems Really? Why?? I don't like it when someone tries to manipulate me into listening to their problems, no matter how minor, with no regard to whether I have the time or interest. Is that what you mean by the above? Or do you just not like people who are more emotive than yourself? I think everyone has different thresholds of frustration, anger, and stress level. And we all have different ways of venting it. Better to be weepy and whiny than to be like *me*, which is to get cranky and irritable. You don't want to be around me when I'm overstressed or haven't had enough sleep. Luckily, I no longer get PMS, or I'd have included that, too. There are advantages to aging. I started taking extra vitamins and gave myself a stern lecture, so hopefully I'll start bucking up and quit whining. Our culture is way too focused on the whole "bucking up" thing, if you ask me. We're soooo uptight about having feelings. Whine a little! Who's it going to harm? You might even feel better. I think that as long as one has respect for other people's time and limits, and asks others first if they're up for listening to us whine (and we get the go-ahead), what's the problem?? Joyce - aiming to be one of those long-lived, cranky old ladies. (Yes! It's true! There have been studies: grumpy old people live longer than pleasant ones.) |
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"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
... CatNipped wrote: OK, I accept that. I've been been worked ragged at my job, I'm in a lot of You and I both! I'm so ready for a change of jobs... and my employer just announced 1000 more layoffs this month! Rumour has it this Friday. In theory, my job is very safe, but you never know. Purrs to all those who will no longer have a job. Oh no! We'll be sending purrs that you keep your job for as long as you want it, and purrs to those who are laid off that they'll find a better job soon. The reason I don't complain too loudly is that right now any job is better than no job!! pain (either from the fibromyalgia, sore muscles, or - what I think is probably the case - I have another kidney stone), so I'm feeling a bit depressed myself. Oh my goodness, I had no idea you were ill. Lots of healing purrs going your way. Don't feel depressed (I know, easier said than done). Just remember that you have lots of friends all over the world who are about you. I hope you've sent Pam your snail address for the card exchange. It's lots of fun! I promise to send some of Rufous' fur in the envelope... I absolutely hate, loathe, and despise people who get all weepy about minor problems and yet have found myself going home in tears Friday, Monday and Tuesday. I think it's just a combination of frustration about my job, being tired from working non-stop (no breaks even for lunch), and feeling lousy. I started taking extra vitamins and gave myself a stern lecture, so hopefully I'll start bucking up and quit whining. I don't want to be overly dramatic and I honestly don't want people to rush to ask me to stay, I just wanted to be sure I'm not causing problems for the group - the absolute last thing I want to do. So, OK, thanks for the honest answer, Victor. In all the years I've been posting on this group (hmmm... at least 5 years, might be more) we've never asked anyone to leave and we always beg folks to stay. That's the only real thing that was bothering me - that I might have, even inadvertently, caused someone to leave the group. This group is about the best support anyone could ask for and someone who is suffering a major loss and depression *NEEDS* that kind of support, so Cheryl's leaving really upset me. Oh, I can't be a drama queen any more!!?? ; LOL, again, thanks Victor. I'm glad you took it the way I meant it. The last thing I want is to add to your problems! Oh, I would much rather have honest and loving criticism than dishonest and smarmy @$$ kissing any day of the week - I really do appreciate a needed kick inthe keister. *hugs* -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he Hugs back atcha! CatNipped |
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"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
... CatNipped wrote: OK, I accept that. I've been been worked ragged at my job, I'm in a lot of You and I both! I'm so ready for a change of jobs... and my employer just announced 1000 more layoffs this month! Rumour has it this Friday. In theory, my job is very safe, but you never know. Purrs to all those who will no longer have a job. Oh no! We'll be sending purrs that you keep your job for as long as you want it, and purrs to those who are laid off that they'll find a better job soon. The reason I don't complain too loudly is that right now any job is better than no job!! pain (either from the fibromyalgia, sore muscles, or - what I think is probably the case - I have another kidney stone), so I'm feeling a bit depressed myself. Oh my goodness, I had no idea you were ill. Lots of healing purrs going your way. Don't feel depressed (I know, easier said than done). Just remember that you have lots of friends all over the world who are about you. I hope you've sent Pam your snail address for the card exchange. It's lots of fun! I promise to send some of Rufous' fur in the envelope... I absolutely hate, loathe, and despise people who get all weepy about minor problems and yet have found myself going home in tears Friday, Monday and Tuesday. I think it's just a combination of frustration about my job, being tired from working non-stop (no breaks even for lunch), and feeling lousy. I started taking extra vitamins and gave myself a stern lecture, so hopefully I'll start bucking up and quit whining. I don't want to be overly dramatic and I honestly don't want people to rush to ask me to stay, I just wanted to be sure I'm not causing problems for the group - the absolute last thing I want to do. So, OK, thanks for the honest answer, Victor. In all the years I've been posting on this group (hmmm... at least 5 years, might be more) we've never asked anyone to leave and we always beg folks to stay. That's the only real thing that was bothering me - that I might have, even inadvertently, caused someone to leave the group. This group is about the best support anyone could ask for and someone who is suffering a major loss and depression *NEEDS* that kind of support, so Cheryl's leaving really upset me. Oh, I can't be a drama queen any more!!?? ; LOL, again, thanks Victor. I'm glad you took it the way I meant it. The last thing I want is to add to your problems! Oh, I would much rather have honest and loving criticism than dishonest and smarmy @$$ kissing any day of the week - I really do appreciate a needed kick inthe keister. *hugs* -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he Hugs back atcha! CatNipped |
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