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outsider wrote:
Just tonight Frank and I did a dance as I started setting up cat dinner. I step left he moved into my way, by the time he moved out of the way I went the same way so I told him we were both retarded. At least I am fair. Whereas I actually do a *dance*, a literal dance, while I sing Licky's special song to him. He doesn't have to say I'm "retarded" - he just stares at me, usually with one ear slightly to the side, as though he thinks I'm insane. -- Joyce ^..^ To email me, remove the XXX from my user name. |
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Dan M wrote:
On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:23 -0700, Smokie Darling (Annie) wrote: However, if you mean "bad shape" as in bad weather... in winter, it can be treacherous with ice and snow. Only rigs are required to have chains, though some people have the for the cars, in case they get off the road and stuck. Yep, I was referring to the weather. I love the roads themselves - they were among the best-maintained I had to drive. In general, if chains are required to go somewhere I just don't go there. Chains makes sense on cars, but on a semi, I have to wonder. There should probably be an upper weight limit for allowing vehicles to drive on hilly, icy roads. -- Joyce ^..^ To email me, remove the XXX from my user name. |
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Will in New Haven wrote:
my Woo-Too is in touch with my Mom. I know that. Ever since I got her after my Mom passed away she has been my connection to Mom. I know, through her, that my Mom exists, that she loves us and that she would like me to cut my hair. Wow, that sounds like an argument that goes *way* back. -- Joyce ^..^ To email me, remove the XXX from my user name. |
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"TFM®" "Cheryl" wrote in message ... "TFM®" wrote in message . com... As it is, she did too little too late. She was my best friend and my soul mate. Whether she drank too much doesn't matter. She was the sweetest, kindest person I've ever met. She would do anything for anyone. She always had a smile and a kind word. And yet here you are telling us her most private things. I don't get you. If you're angry with her for speeding up her death, I think you need to go talk with someone, face to face, like a therapist or support group. Then again, maybe this is how you're dealing with her death. I sure know I was angry with everyone and everything after my son died. I will just stop reading the Christy posts for my own peace of mind. I hope you will too. I'm also going to have to stop thinking about her cats because I can't do anything about that either. She shared a lot of things with this newsgroup and others. I don't think I'm violating any of her wishes. A lot of things got dragged out in some heated arguments on the other NG, so what. Am I tarnishing her memory? Certainly no more than her family did with the memorial website. One story that was repeated to me was the one of her mother saying, "Christine Ann. You're so ugly. Your hair is so straight." Yes, I know it's only one side of the story. But it was repeated to me with such regularity that either it was true or she believed it was. I met her mother and sister and father and brother. With the exception of her father, they're all total assholes. They lived to put her down. There's a reason her father left her mother in Wisconsin and moved to Washington. Same reason Kili left Wisconsin and headed west. Her mother is a bible thumping bitch. I believe in God, I don't believe in religion or preaching. I should end this rant now and just let this go. Some of you folks have been really nice. Others I can forgive. If you choose to hold a grudge, that's your problem, not mine. -- Aloha Nui Loa, TFM® My parents were always putting me down and made me feel worthless, so I know where you're coming from. It sucks. Both my sisters told me that as long as they've known me, I've always been 'picked on', and my 2 sisters and I love each other to pieces. I don't go to church, but believe in God, but don't understand His ways sometimes. Peace in your heart and you are in my prayers for comfort.. Kyla |
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Kyla, as one who has been where Allan has to go, don't try and put him in
"Stages". Trust me it is different for everyone. Please don't do that to anyone. There is sort of a rhythm to this part of life but until you have gone there, and the circumstances may be totally different for you, please don't do that. "Kyla =^..^=" wrote in message ... "TFM®" "Kyla =^..^=" "TFM®" "tanadashoes" "Yowie" Having watched the two youtube videos, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFURD5dp_QU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QCHIZQmiOY all *I* see is two cats who seem to be enjoying the outside, and male voice that seems to hold them in some affection. Since when was it a crime to let cats outside? When was calling a cat 'Retard' considered abuse? I know that two youtube videos is hardly the 'whole story' but there is nothing in those videos to suggest that the owner of those cats is in any way abusing or neglecting them. They look like healthy happy cats that have a good relationship with the person behind the camera to me. If folks have any concrete evidence that Alan is abusing and/or neglecting the cats, then it needs to be reported to the authorities, not posted about here. Despite personal opinions of him and his character, posting to a public newsgroup implying he is an animal abuser is innapropriate at best and libellious at worst. Yowie Thank you. I know I should have snipped this, but it bears repeating. There is NO PROOF that Alan is harming those cats in any way. I met Alan last year, when he knew that there was a limited time left for Christy, and that person would NEVER harm her beloved friends. Please either find proof and contact the authorities or stop maligning a person's reputation. In other words, either put up or shut up. Once again, thank you. I have nothing but love for those little critters who own me (or at least think they do) TFM® Yes, thank you Pam. Alan, they probably give you a lot of comfort and laughs I'll bet. That's what they're there for. I thought of you on your plane ride to Maui with Christy's ashes The worst trip of my life was from the funeral home back to our home. I had her remains in the seat beside me with my hand on them the entire time. I kept talking like she was actually there. I talked to her when I was spreading her remains in the waters of Maui. For lack of a better term, I'm crying like a bitch as I type this. I loved her so much. That's understandable It's okay to cry, you need to get it out. Whenever I come home from work these days, Puakea Makana (Gift of the pale white flower) runs to meet me. Then comes Chloe, the retard. Pua brought me a rather large lizard this afternoon, but Chloe saw fit to take it. It was a good thing. I'm not big on lizards. See how the kitties love you and are trying to comfort you? Bringing you prezzies. Pronunciation key Puakea = Poo ah kay ah Makana = mah kah nah I met my DH in Oahu in 1976, and I learned a nice word Da Kine Pakalolo. Did you get the pictures of The Get Together I sent you? I could only find one set. I hope they didn't make you cry harder. You're still in the denial stage of grief. It's going to take time, but there are people who do care about you. Take care of yourself and the kitties will help you too. Aloah Kyla -- Aloha Nui Loa, TFM® |
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"Dan M" On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:23 -0700, Smokie Darling (Annie) wrote: However, if you mean "bad shape" as in bad weather... in winter, it can be treacherous with ice and snow. Only rigs are required to have chains, though some people have the for the cars, in case they get off the road and stuck. Yep, I was referring to the weather. I love the roads themselves - they were among the best-maintained I had to drive. In general, if chains are required to go somewhere I just don't go there. I lived in Denver from 1945-1976 and the mountains are beatuiful. Is Tiny Town still near Golden, home of Coors Beer? And every year, people from all over go to Colorado to watch the Aspen trees turn beautiful. My widowed step mother lives in Grand Junction and I think I've only been there once. Kyla |
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On Apr 22, 2:32*pm, wrote:
On Apr 22, 2:00*pm, "Smokie Darling (Annie)" wrote: However, if you mean "bad shape" as in bad weather... in winter, it can be treacherous with ice and snow. *Only rigs are required to have chains, though some people have the for the cars, in case they get off the road and stuck. Smokie Darling (Annie) - who despises going over the passes in bad weather. *Last Friday, 16 April, the road was closed in both directions because of a massive snow storm (we weren't up there, twybi). I'd guess he meant the weather (winter) which from the news stations and weather advisories here, sounds like a very bad traveling handicap up there - interviews with people stuck n their cars, both sides of the big "passes" (tunnels and zigzags through the mountains, for you fellow flatlanders); vids of truckers wrestling with their chains with blizzard winds blasting snow and ice in their faces; long lines of all type vehicles lined up at the roadblocks - don't look like anything I'd want to get into, even if Hugh Jackman was waiting on the west side to greet me with open arms, LOL. One thing I forgot to mention is I drive a light truck with only front-wheel drive and the earliest version of anti-lock brakes. I ain't going up there in winter. It's funny, I've seen news reports with the vehicles having all that trouble, but in all the times we have driven over the passes, I've seen chains on a semi only twice (out of 600 or 700 trips). Granted, when it's bad, I don't go over, but there it is. I used to have a rear wheel drive, 72 Plymouth Satellite, with the brake rotors that would lock up at a moment's notice (for no discernable reason). That was fun going over. Don't blame you though, I have a Jeep, and I still don't like going when it's "snowy". Hey, I'm in Denver in May (3rd) for a doctor appointment (4th). Any chance I could talk you into dinner with hubby and me at Stapleton Center Radisson on the 3rd, my treat? |
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On Apr 22, 3:00*pm, Dan M wrote:
On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:23 -0700, Smokie Darling (Annie) wrote: However, if you mean "bad shape" as in bad weather... in winter, it can be treacherous with ice and snow. *Only rigs are required to have chains, though some people have the for the cars, in case they get off the road and stuck. Yep, I was referring to the weather. I love the roads themselves - they were among the best-maintained I had to drive. In general, if chains are required to go somewhere I just don't go there. Smart, smart man, you are. I wouldn't go if I didn't absolutely have to. Beautiful drive in Spring (discounting this year, mind) and summer, even early fall before the first snow falls. |
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On Apr 22, 3:40*pm, wrote:
On Apr 21, 11:07*pm, ScratchMonkey wrote: wrote in news:75da33f2-bfdf-4070-8783- : If you do, you can come out here, put on jeans and snap-button plaid shirt, cowboy hat and scam the restaurant diners out of cash as discussed a few days ago. If you decide to go this route, try to develop a Texas twang....they don't have a regional accent here, but twang (think Bush) goes a long way toward folksy friendliness locally.. Whatever you do, no mention of the east coast (your schooling) for any reason.....make vague references to cattle. I suspect mentioning that I grew up near Berzerkeley would be worse. I dunno. These natives don't have the hostile 'tude toward / californians That entirely depends on which side of the mountains you are on. Denver and the Eastern Slope don't mind Californians, but the Western Slope has some real issues with them. They can visit, but "natives" don't want 'em staying. Silly, I know, but I'm not a native, haven't lived in California since I was 12, and they *still* hold that against me. They don't mind Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Easterners giggle. It's those big city Easterners they have trouble with. that Oregonians do (learned the reason the legendary sign "Welcome to Oregon Lived in Medford for 3 years after moving from California. Dad was a "local" boy though, so they forgave him for bringing his California kids with him. |
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"Smokie Darling (Annie)" wrote:
I dunno. These natives don't have the hostile 'tude toward / californians That entirely depends on which side of the mountains you are on. Denver and the Eastern Slope don't mind Californians, but the Western Slope has some real issues with them. They can visit, but "natives" don't want 'em staying. Silly, I know, but I'm not a native, haven't lived in California since I was 12, and they *still* hold that against me. They don't mind Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Easterners giggle. It's those big city Easterners they have trouble with. Probably watched too much Bill O'Reilly. -- Joyce ^..^ To email me, remove the XXX from my user name. |
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