Getting Ridiculous. OT

Matthew aka NMR wrote:
Sherry I don't know either to break out the popcorn or send you a
very large and stiff drink

I vote for both!

But big hug to calm your nerves and I will Fedex you a very big
sledgehammer to help out with the problems

Jill

Joy wrote:
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Tanada wrote:
I'd ask you what hasn't
broken down lately, but that is asking for disaster to happen.

The appliances are out to get us.

Pam S.

We decided this is a blessing in disguise. AFter all, we're only
going to get older and poorer as time goes by. We're getting
everything replaced now, at least while we can pay for it. I think
we're fixed for the next 15 years. After that, well I don't want to
think about it. :-)

Sherry ---- the pre-bag lady.


One of many things I'm grateful for. I'm 60 and retired on
disability. DH is 70. We will never be rich and I accepted that a
long time ago. But at least we have reached a point in out lives
where a broken appliance in an inconvenience not a disaster.
Jo

Most of us could get by with less than we now think we need. After
all, when I was growing up, there was no such thing as a personal
computer or a microwave. I guess there was air conditioning, but not
in private homes, unless the owners were rich.
(much snippage)

Take a look at this if you want to go back in time:

www.lehmans.com

Want live back in time without much electric help? Try being Amish

Jill ---who loves this catalog and yes, has purchased some things from it!

"Yowie" wrote in message
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*Always* carry water, hat & sunscreen.

We have 4 litres of drinking water in the car (and 2 boxes of crackers)
just in case. Its part of the survival kit in hot areas just like blankets
and candles are in cold areas.

Yowie


Good idea to have some oral rehydration sachets to go with that water too.
It helps make sure that you keep the necessary electrolyte balance for
proper hydration. When Nathan is off to Egypt he'll be taking some with him,
as well as large bottles for water carrying when they are in the desert.

Cheers, helen s

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Jo Firey wrote:
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Tanada wrote:
I'd ask you what hasn't
broken down lately, but that is asking for disaster to happen.

The appliances are out to get us.

Pam S.

We decided this is a blessing in disguise. AFter all, we're only going
to get older and poorer as time goes by. We're getting everything
replaced now, at least while we can pay for it. I think we're fixed for
the next 15 years. After that, well I don't want to think about it. :-)

Sherry ---- the pre-bag lady.


One of many things I'm grateful for. I'm 60 and retired on disability.
DH
is 70. We will never be rich and I accepted that a long time ago. But
at
least we have reached a point in out lives where a broken appliance in an
inconvenience not a disaster. The washer, dryer, freezer and
refrigerator
could all die tomorrow and we could fix or replace them. The cars are
almost new and most of the house is recently repaired or refurbished.
I'm
pretty sure I'm about as content with that as most people are with a lot
of
money.

I've put in my time where a broken car meant trying to make one car work
in
a place where there is no public transportation, where a broken washer
meant
going to the Laundromat at least until next payday or maybe the one
after,
broken AC meant time spent at the library and unnecessary time at the
mall
or grocery store. My daughter went with me to make payments on the vet
bill
every payday for the first year and a half of her life.

I lived for six winter months in Alaska in an 8 x 38 ft mobile home with
a
lean to on it with a new baby, a pregnant dog and a crippled cat. It
does
teach you to appreciate what ever comes after.

So sending lots of purrs to all, and remember "this too shall pass" and
we'll likely miss it when its gone.

Jo

I agree with everything you said; most of it applies here also (except
our trailer house was a bit bigger--12x60! And it was not in Alaska)
Ditto the broken washer--it would have meant either going to the
laundry or charging a new one on a credit card.
We'll never be rich either, but we have managed to stay debt-free since
empty nest. That's practically rich compared to our life 15 years ago.

Rich? Yes, I am. Very.

I have wonderful parents, wonderful husband, and an incredible son all who I
love dearly and love me back. I have a great sister and brother in law and
an adorable neice. I have wodnerful, supportive, caring friends all around
the world. All my physical needs are met, and compared to the majority of
people in this world, I live in the lap of luxury. heck, i eat so well I am
*fat*, and I have more rooms than humans in my house. We are so well off,
our animals eat better than many people in the world.

Yup, rich beyond measure in all the ways that count.

Yowie

"jmcquown" wrote in message
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Joy wrote:
"Jo Firey" wrote in message
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Tanada wrote:
I'd ask you what hasn't
broken down lately, but that is asking for disaster to happen.

The appliances are out to get us.

Pam S.

We decided this is a blessing in disguise. AFter all, we're only
going to get older and poorer as time goes by. We're getting
everything replaced now, at least while we can pay for it. I think
we're fixed for the next 15 years. After that, well I don't want to
think about it. :-)

Sherry ---- the pre-bag lady.


One of many things I'm grateful for. I'm 60 and retired on
disability. DH is 70. We will never be rich and I accepted that a
long time ago. But at least we have reached a point in out lives
where a broken appliance in an inconvenience not a disaster.
Jo

Most of us could get by with less than we now think we need. After
all, when I was growing up, there was no such thing as a personal
computer or a microwave. I guess there was air conditioning, but not
in private homes, unless the owners were rich.
(much snippage)

Take a look at this if you want to go back in time:

www.lehmans.com

Want live back in time without much electric help? Try being Amish

You know, one of the holidays I would like to take is to stay with Amish
people for a month or so, work to earn my keep, and enjoy a totally
different lifestyle for a while. I think it would give me whole new
apreciation for both modern conveniences and my own skills.

Of course, I'd only start really enjoying it after I got over my withdrawal
from Usenet 7 E-mail :-)

Yowie

Yowie wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
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Joy wrote:
"Jo Firey" wrote in message
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Tanada wrote:
I'd ask you what hasn't
broken down lately, but that is asking for disaster to happen.

The appliances are out to get us.

Pam S.

We decided this is a blessing in disguise. AFter all, we're only
going to get older and poorer as time goes by. We're getting
everything replaced now, at least while we can pay for it. I think
we're fixed for the next 15 years. After that, well I don't want
to think about it. :-)

Sherry ---- the pre-bag lady.


One of many things I'm grateful for. I'm 60 and retired on
disability. DH is 70. We will never be rich and I accepted that a
long time ago. But at least we have reached a point in out lives
where a broken appliance in an inconvenience not a disaster.
Jo

Most of us could get by with less than we now think we need. After
all, when I was growing up, there was no such thing as a personal
computer or a microwave. I guess there was air conditioning, but
not in private homes, unless the owners were rich.
(much snippage)

Take a look at this if you want to go back in time:

www.lehmans.com

Want live back in time without much electric help? Try being Amish


You know, one of the holidays I would like to take is to stay with
Amish people for a month or so, work to earn my keep, and enjoy a
totally different lifestyle for a while. I think it would give me
whole new apreciation for both modern conveniences and my own skills.

Of course, I'd only start really enjoying it after I got over my
withdrawal from Usenet 7 E-mail :-)

Yowie

LOL! I understand completely! But I could live without television,
honestly. I just need some books to read (just bought three books to take
with me on my trip.)

I have a number of these pots and pans from Lehman's:

http://tinyurl.com/efxfa

And they not only go from stove-top to oven but they can be used on the
grill or over coals when camping. Very easy to clean; I love them. And
they are cheap!

Jill

wafflycat wrote:
"Yowie" wrote in message
...


*Always* carry water, hat & sunscreen.

We have 4 litres of drinking water in the car (and 2 boxes of
crackers) just in case. Its part of the survival kit in hot areas
just like blankets and candles are in cold areas.

Yowie


Good idea to have some oral rehydration sachets to go with that water
too. It helps make sure that you keep the necessary electrolyte
balance for proper hydration. When Nathan is off to Egypt he'll be
taking some with him, as well as large bottles for water carrying
when they are in the desert.

Cheers, helen s

Of course in england you have to be prepared for anything, it's a good idea
to carry a shovel as well, in case you have to dig yourself out of the snow.
;-)
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart.
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

Yowie wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
Joy wrote:
"Jo Firey" wrote in message
. net...

wrote in message
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Tanada wrote:
I'd ask you what hasn't
broken down lately, but that is asking for disaster to happen.

The appliances are out to get us.

Pam S.

We decided this is a blessing in disguise. AFter all, we're only
going to get older and poorer as time goes by. We're getting
everything replaced now, at least while we can pay for it. I think
we're fixed for the next 15 years. After that, well I don't want
to think about it. :-)

Sherry ---- the pre-bag lady.


One of many things I'm grateful for. I'm 60 and retired on
disability. DH is 70. We will never be rich and I accepted that a
long time ago. But at least we have reached a point in out lives
where a broken appliance in an inconvenience not a disaster.
Jo

Most of us could get by with less than we now think we need. After
all, when I was growing up, there was no such thing as a personal
computer or a microwave. I guess there was air conditioning, but
not in private homes, unless the owners were rich.
(much snippage)

Take a look at this if you want to go back in time:

www.lehmans.com

Want live back in time without much electric help? Try being Amish


You know, one of the holidays I would like to take is to stay with
Amish people for a month or so, work to earn my keep, and enjoy a
totally different lifestyle for a while. I think it would give me
whole new apreciation for both modern conveniences and my own skills.

Of course, I'd only start really enjoying it after I got over my
withdrawal from Usenet 7 E-mail :-)

Yowie

So long as there's cats around I think it would be a great holiday.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart.
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

Yowie wrote:
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Jo Firey wrote:
wrote in message
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Tanada wrote:
I'd ask you what hasn't
broken down lately, but that is asking for disaster to happen.

The appliances are out to get us.

Pam S.

We decided this is a blessing in disguise. AFter all, we're only
going to get older and poorer as time goes by. We're getting
everything replaced now, at least while we can pay for it. I think
we're fixed for the next 15 years. After that, well I don't want
to think about it. :-)

Sherry ---- the pre-bag lady.


One of many things I'm grateful for. I'm 60 and retired on
disability. DH
is 70. We will never be rich and I accepted that a long time ago.
But at
least we have reached a point in out lives where a broken appliance
in an inconvenience not a disaster. The washer, dryer, freezer and
refrigerator
could all die tomorrow and we could fix or replace them. The cars
are almost new and most of the house is recently repaired or
refurbished. I'm
pretty sure I'm about as content with that as most people are with
a lot of
money.

I've put in my time where a broken car meant trying to make one car
work in
a place where there is no public transportation, where a broken
washer meant
going to the Laundromat at least until next payday or maybe the one
after,
broken AC meant time spent at the library and unnecessary time at
the mall
or grocery store. My daughter went with me to make payments on the
vet bill
every payday for the first year and a half of her life.

I lived for six winter months in Alaska in an 8 x 38 ft mobile home
with a
lean to on it with a new baby, a pregnant dog and a crippled cat.
It does
teach you to appreciate what ever comes after.

So sending lots of purrs to all, and remember "this too shall pass"
and we'll likely miss it when its gone.

Jo

I agree with everything you said; most of it applies here also
(except our trailer house was a bit bigger--12x60! And it was not in
Alaska) Ditto the broken washer--it would have meant either going to
the
laundry or charging a new one on a credit card.
We'll never be rich either, but we have managed to stay debt-free
since empty nest. That's practically rich compared to our life 15
years ago.

Rich? Yes, I am. Very.

I have wonderful parents, wonderful husband, and an incredible son
all who I love dearly and love me back. I have a great sister and
brother in law and an adorable neice. I have wodnerful, supportive,
caring friends all around the world. All my physical needs are met,
and compared to the majority of people in this world, I live in the
lap of luxury. heck, i eat so well I am *fat*, and I have more rooms
than humans in my house. We are so well off, our animals eat better
than many people in the world.

Yup, rich beyond measure in all the ways that count.

Yowie

How wonderful for you to feel that way! That's so nice! And a refreshing
change!

Hugs to you

Jill

Yowie wrote:
Rich? Yes, I am. Very.

I have wonderful parents, wonderful husband, and an incredible son all who I
love dearly and love me back. I have a great sister and brother in law and
an adorable neice. I have wodnerful, supportive, caring friends all around
the world. All my physical needs are met, and compared to the majority of
people in this world, I live in the lap of luxury. heck, i eat so well I am
*fat*, and I have more rooms than humans in my house. We are so well off,
our animals eat better than many people in the world.

Yup, rich beyond measure in all the ways that count.

Yowie

Ooo. What a wonderful reality-check to get up and read first thing
Sunday morning. Especially for somebody who spends way too much time
fretting about things that don't matter.

Sherry