Topic: LETTING IT GO (Read 31903 times)

John G. · « **Reply #60 on:** November 10, 2012, 11:40:03 AM »

Three!

Matthew · « **Reply #61 on:** November 10, 2012, 11:41:24 AM »

Page three pancake dance!

John G. · « **Reply #62 on:** November 10, 2012, 11:43:06 AM »

I'll take some dancing pancakes.

Ben · « **Reply #63 on:** November 10, 2012, 12:08:07 PM »

Well, the weather sure changed. It is now grey and cloudy in Manhattan. It may rain. Oh, well.

Ben · « **Reply #64 on:** November 10, 2012, 12:09:38 PM »

Outside of Manhattan Marshall's and TJ Maxx may be OK but the stores here in the city are for s*** I don't need to go to them again. I will wait until we are on Long Island for Thanksgiving and go to Target for socks. I'm not going up to 116th Street and FDR to the only Target in Manhattan. It's not worth the subway way and 10 minute walk.

bk · « **Reply #65 on:** November 10, 2012, 12:46:30 PM »

I'm up after a great night's beauty sleep - about ten hours. I got up at eleven and read e-mails, one of which was from the person to whom I was going to send the e-mail. She'd read what she considered to be a "venomous" series of posts directed at her on Facebook. No. I did what I did hear and simply asked if I should or should not send an e-mail - no names, no details. And not one thing in the post or any of its responses that could ever be considered a country mile within "venomous." When I'm venomous there's really no mistaking it. I was told that I didn't have the "entire picture." Well, duh. When no one tells you what the entire picture is then how can you have an entire picture. The fact is there are health issues that are in play, and for that I am truly sorry, but this isn't about that. This is about simple courtesy. And I think the point of the e-mail sent to me was to guilt trip me. So, I responded in a very even-keeled way - probably too long, but when have I ever not been? And I tried to end it on a conciliatory note saying that the best thing that could possibly happen is if we could ALL make an effort to get past this and back to being friends or friendly. There was a lot of past tense in the e-mail, and I'm afraid (reading between the lines) that their poor daughter has been given anything BUT the entire picture and probably been given a very one-sided reading of the events since past June. That's a shame, but I guess it's to be expected. I suggested they read the entirety of my e-mail to her. They won't, of course. I was not mean or negative about anything - I just said factual information in a very calm and nice way. I read it through about five times before pressing "send." I doubt I'll get a response, from what I've been told. She never once acknowledges her part in any of this, which I just find odd. I was actually kind of hoping NOT to hear anything after I'd made the decision yesterday, but alas. And there was no way not to respond to it, because I'm being made to feel like I'm some kind of villain in all this, and that I am not. I am the opposite of that as regards these folks.

Jane · « **Reply #66 on:** November 10, 2012, 01:27:06 PM »

Quote from: John G. on November 10, 2012, 09:55:05 AM

Too many good things came in from the library all at once. Got the first season of "Homeland" as well as the original "Cat People" and a vampire flick that's supposed to be really scary, "Let the Right One In."

I only have two books out right now. I had just finished the first one when the second one came in. I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent timing.

Jane · « **Reply #67 on:** November 10, 2012, 01:31:25 PM »

Quote from: Ben on November 10, 2012, 10:21:21 AM

It's a beautiful day in Manhattan. It's in the 50s and tomorrow it's supposed to be in the 60s! How long will this glorious weather last? I hope it lasts long enough for the unload of our annual volunteer work on November 30th.

I have been in and out all day since about 9am and I have to go out again because I need socks. I will go to Marshall's and/or TJ Maxx in the Bed Bath and Beyond Complex to see what they have. The problem is (which I've talked about many times) I have small feet (size 6) and it's hard to find shoes and socks. That's why I hate shopping so much. It's hard to find anything that fits!!! But, there are other people who have much worse problems than finding socks that fit so I'll shut up.

I'm looking forward to the days off for Thanksgiving. My office closes early and because I go in early I will leave even earlier (around 11:30am). I will do nothing but eat, sleep and see friends on Long Island.

When you find something you like buy a couple of extra pairs. I would think you could find socks on line.

Jane · « **Reply #68 on:** November 10, 2012, 01:31:47 PM »

Quote from: John G. on November 10, 2012, 11:00:21 AM

Lovely photo, Jane.

Thanks you.

Jane · « **Reply #69 on:** November 10, 2012, 01:52:18 PM »

Quote from: bk on November 10, 2012, 12:46:30 PM

I got up at eleven and read e-mails, one of which was from the person to whom I was going to send the e-mail. She'd read what she considered to be a "venomous" series of posts directed at her on Facebook.

I was confused at first and then realized she meant on your FB page, not that you had posted on her page. You didn't hide that from her then-groan. It was almost as good as sending her the email.

Danise · « **Reply #70 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:05:51 PM »

One thing about working for the county, you get the flu shot for free. We got ours back in late September.

I didn't notice any real side effects. A sore arm and I noticed I felt like I was starting to come down with the flu but it never went into full blown flu. That happens every year.

I do have some news I can share. I got a call from Sergio (the contractor) and he said Lowes will be coming out to the house on Monday and will measure the kitchen! I don't know what will come of that--my choices as to what I want-- but I'm hopeful!

I don't know if you all knew that I was told that Lowes was out of the picture for awhile there. I mentioned it when I went to my local store and was told I should contact customer care. I did and told them the entire story. Next thing I knew corporate was involved and they really do want to help. I don't think telling the AC part hurt.

This could be the BEST holiday season I've had in a very, very, very (that's 3 very's) long time.

Jane · « **Reply #71 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:12:11 PM »

Good for corporate Lowe's!!!

VIBES THEY GET THE KITCHEN DONE FOR YOU!!!!

Jane · « **Reply #72 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:15:23 PM »

Bruce I'm sorry that just as you reached the "letting" go stage you received the email.

Jennifer · « **Reply #73 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:23:18 PM »

Quote from: Jane on November 10, 2012, 01:52:18 PM

Quote from: bk on November 10, 2012, 12:46:30 PM
I got up at eleven and read e-mails, one of which was from the person to whom I was going to send the e-mail. She'd read what she considered to be a "venomous" series of posts directed at her on Facebook.

I was confused at first and then realized she meant on your FB page, not that you had posted on her page. You didn't hide that from her then-groan. It was almost as good as sending her the email.

I didn't realize that you were going to post the "should i send the email question" on facebook where she is your friend.

I think the postings you wrote here made it pretty clear who/what you were referring to. Although without specifically saying anything too bad.

So basically you ended up sending her a nicer version of the email as your response?

I feel bad that you were helping her daughter so much and now that is over.

Jennifer · « **Reply #74 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:24:13 PM »

Good news DR Danise. Hope it all works out!

bk · « **Reply #75 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:27:06 PM »

Quote from: Jane on November 10, 2012, 02:15:23 PM

Bruce I'm sorry that just as you reached the "letting" go stage you received the email.

She's responded to my response - again, it's all about them and I understand that. I've responded again, and the only response she can make to that response (which was, again, very even-keeled and nice and even amusing) is to say let's do just put this away and move on, or let's forget all this crap and get back to our nice friendship. I left her no wiggle room really because those really are the two options. If it were the latter, I have no problem getting right back on track because that's the kind of person I am. I'd much rather accentuate the positive, frankly.

Jane · « **Reply #76 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:35:03 PM »

Well stated DR Jennifer.

Jane · « **Reply #77 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:36:26 PM »

Bruce vibes you can return to the happy relationship you used to have, or at the least to a friendly one.

bk · « **Reply #78 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:38:27 PM »

Hard to know. I sense they are very obstinate people - I am the opposite. If I were them (which I'm not) I would jump at the chance because they above all don't need negativity in the air they breathe. I don't know that it can ever quite go back to what it was, but it would be nice to have it be something that was positive and felt good.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #79 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:50:17 PM »

Oh man. Hope this works out decently. Maybe this incident brings it to the head it needed to get to. VIBES for good results.

Danise · « **Reply #80 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:12:15 PM »

I also wanted to mention that today was my Mom's birthday. It was also the 3rd year since I moved back into the house. I don't count it because the house was incomplete at the time--everything was done to make it livable except a hot water heater. That was installed on November 11th so that is the "official" day I was back in my house after being out of it since the January before.

John G. · « **Reply #81 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:18:50 PM »

Linda Purl just turned up in an episode of "Homeland." Great acting, fine writing.

John G. · « **Reply #82 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:19:10 PM »

BK, vibes that the best resolution comes about.

John G. · « **Reply #83 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:20:20 PM »

Had a hankering for a Portuguese wafer made with lemon zest and oil-cured olives. It's both sweet and salty, and I love them. So, they're baking right now.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #84 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:21:53 PM »

Vibes to Danise that this time the house remodel will continue without any more problems~~~~~~

Cillaliz · « **Reply #85 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:22:27 PM »

Vibes to BK for a good resolution to the situation

Cillaliz · « **Reply #86 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:25:49 PM »

Well, the wind calmed to a dead calm so I decided to start doing the plastic on the windows. I got the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room done. They are the north side main floor windows so I'm really glad I got them done. I also climbed up on the roof of the garage and got the eaves I could reach cleaned out. Whew! Then the best part of such a day...the shower! As I was finishing up and putting things away the clouds started rolling in. 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #87 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:28:51 PM »

I still have to put plastic on the west window which is next to where I sit most of the time, but i'm sure we'll get another nice day before the weather changes for the winter. At least I'm nearly done with my outside work to prep for winter

Cillaliz · « **Reply #88 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:29:39 PM »

My shoulder is a bit sore, but considering all I did today, it's doing quite well.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #89 on:** November 10, 2012, 03:29:51 PM »

Oh let's get off this page

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