Topic: WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE? (Read 5482 times)

Ginny · « **Reply #120 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:39:46 PM »

It was my intention to stop at the grocery on my way home, but I was in no frame of mind for that. After a good cry and a long hug from Richard, I was ready for us to go out together to shop and pick up pizza for dinner. He bought me dark chocolate Raisinettes and those with a glass and a half of wine have mellowed me out very nicely.

Ginny · « **Reply #121 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:47:49 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 25, 2014, 03:47:23 PM

Allie is indeed a purty cat. She also looks quite contented.

Thank you, DR Jeanne (and everyone else who's made nice comments)! It has become clear today that Richard is quite smitten with Allie.

bk · « **Reply #122 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:02:36 PM »

Meeting done and I think everything's okay now - not much of a meeting, really, just a chance for the involved parties to sit in the same room.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #123 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:06:01 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2014, 01:05:32 PM

From DR Cilla:
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It's the room with the litter boxes, so I'm telling people I'm redecorating the cats bathroom

Cute. I hope they will still use the room after it is redecorated.

I'm sure they will. It will still be a storage room with a cement floor and shelves.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #124 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:07:39 PM »

Quote from: John G. on July 25, 2014, 01:17:40 PM

Really want this week to end. Just found out that on the same day of my parents' car wreck, a friend of mine, Joyce, had a heart attack while driving and wrecked her car (no one else involved or injured). She was taken off life support yesterday.

Joyce was a Texas woman in the Ann Richards mold, though her politics were probably different. She had plenty of ranch life under her belt and could shoot out a zinger faster than a gunslinger could get off a shot.

She and I were part of a group that shared a house in Santa Fe during the Chili and Wine festival about 10 years ago, and I got to know her a little better then. My sleep area was the floor by the dining room table and she would come in early in the morning to fix her first cup of coffee, so we would talk a bit before anyone else got up.

She could keep up with me in both food and alcohol department, and she loved the years of practice that she had put in on both. But that didn't make her pretentious. On that trip, I really wanted to go to a burger joint I'd heard of, Bobcat Bite, and despite a full schedule, we managed to squeeze in a visit. It was my birthday, as I recall, and Joyce and I were the only two who could eat the entire burger, which I think was 1 pound and was beautifully rare. The rest split theirs. We then went on and had four other wonderful meals that day. And we talked about that burger for years thereafter.

So sorry John G. My condolences

George · « **Reply #125 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:11:40 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 25, 2014, 04:37:38 PM

The delivery run to Mom's turned into a very difficult visit that almost resulted in a 9-1-1 call. She is living proof that longevity is a definite mixed blessing. It was hard to leave her and I will check on her again tomorrow.

~~~Hugs and Vibes of Comfort, Ginny!!~~~

Cillaliz · « **Reply #126 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:12:34 PM »

DR Ginny, many vibes. I get the same feeling sometimes when I visit mom and dad. Hugs to you

Ben · « **Reply #127 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:14:53 PM »

Wow, lots of stuff going on.

Sorry to hear about the trouble with your mother Ginny. There isn't much to say except hugs to you and Richard.

John, what sad news for you! So sorry to hear that.

Mike, hope things get better for you. It's painful to be in pain!

Ginny · « **Reply #128 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:18:47 PM »

Thank you, DRs George, Cillaliz, and Ben.

Ginny · « **Reply #129 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:20:22 PM »

Condolences to DR John G and all who love Joyce.

Laura · « **Reply #130 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:39:01 PM »

I'm so sorry, John. I am glad you have such great memories of Joyce. She sounds like a swell gal.

Laura · « **Reply #131 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:39:34 PM »

I'm sorry you had a difficult visit with your mother, Ginny. I hope things improve with her.

Laura · « **Reply #132 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:40:18 PM »

I hope you get back to normal soon, Mike.

Ginny · « **Reply #133 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:46:14 PM »

Quote from: Laura on July 25, 2014, 05:39:34 PM

I'm sorry you had a difficult visit with your mother, Ginny. I hope things improve with her.

She's 95, DR Laura - improvement is relative. But thanks for the good wishes anyway.

Laura · « **Reply #134 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:11:52 PM »

Well, I know that "improves" can mean a few different things at that age, Ginny.

George · « **Reply #135 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:16:54 PM »

~~~Continued and/or Additional Vibes for Everyone!!~~~

George · « **Reply #136 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:17:43 PM »

And on that note (C-natural), I'm going to the theater. It's Friday and there'll probably be more in the audience tonight than there were last night...well, hopefully.

Be back later!

Jane · « **Reply #137 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:22:39 PM »

Aww Ginny. It was very hard for me with my father in his last years. At least you are able to be there for her.

bk · « **Reply #138 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:22:59 PM »

Finished the Lolita movie (the Jeremy Irons version) - have to decide what's next. But first, a jog.

Jane · « **Reply #139 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:25:26 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 25, 2014, 04:47:49 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on July 25, 2014, 03:47:23 PM
Allie is indeed a purty cat. She also looks quite contented.

Thank you, DR Jeanne (and everyone else who's made nice comments)! It has become clear today that Richard is quite smitten with Allie.

That is sweet. I hope watching her will make you smile and be a good distraction. I just wish you could enjoy petting her.

Jane · « **Reply #140 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:26:26 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on July 25, 2014, 05:06:01 PM

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2014, 01:05:32 PM
From DR Cilla:
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It's the room with the litter boxes, so I'm telling people I'm redecorating the cats bathroom

Cute. I hope they will still use the room after it is redecorated.

I'm sure they will. It will still be a storage room with a cement floor and shelves.

I misunderstood. I thought a motor or something was going in there.

Ginny · « **Reply #141 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:37:56 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2014, 06:25:26 PM

Quote from: Ginny on July 25, 2014, 04:47:49 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on July 25, 2014, 03:47:23 PM
Allie is indeed a purty cat. She also looks quite contented.

Thank you, DR Jeanne (and everyone else who's made nice comments)! It has become clear today that Richard is quite smitten with Allie.

That is sweet. I hope watching her will make you smile and be a good distraction. I just wish you could enjoy petting her.

Thanks, DR Jane. I have plenty of distractions, but the thing from which I need to be distracted is the biggest distraction of all.

TCB · « **Reply #142 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:51:45 PM »

I am hoping that I can watch THE LITTLE BOYS OF BLUE CHEESE this weekend. Who knows?

TCB · « **Reply #143 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:53:31 PM »

Quote from: Mike on July 25, 2014, 01:08:43 AM

I am off from work for the next several days as my knee has been in a lot of pain and I've been unable to walk without a cane. I've not been able to get a hold of the workman's comp rep. If she does call me today, I will go over her head and speak to her boss,

Health vibes to DR Mike!

Jane · « **Reply #144 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:55:37 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 25, 2014, 06:37:56 PM

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2014, 06:25:26 PM
Quote from: Ginny on July 25, 2014, 04:47:49 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on July 25, 2014, 03:47:23 PM
Allie is indeed a purty cat. She also looks quite contented.

Thank you, DR Jeanne (and everyone else who's made nice comments)! It has become clear today that Richard is quite smitten with Allie.

That is sweet. I hope watching her will make you smile and be a good distraction. I just wish you could enjoy petting her.

Thanks, DR Jane. I have plenty of distractions, but the thing from which I need to be distracted is the biggest distraction of all.

Unfortunately yes. Those sweet little distractions are very important at times like this.

vixmom · « **Reply #145 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:03:40 PM »

Quote from: Mike on July 25, 2014, 01:09:41 AM

I gave my cane a name.........Michael

won't that get confusing ? How will people ever tell the two of you apart?

Jane · « **Reply #146 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:06:33 PM »

LOL Vixmom.

vixmom · « **Reply #147 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:19:22 PM »

Today was a busy day - left the office around 10 30 and went to Kay's funeral... then back to work by 12:30 and stayed until 7:30

vixmom · « **Reply #148 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:19:28 PM »

then drove over to the FEDEX to find it had just closed --- so i went aroudn teh bacck way and asked one of the drivers bringing their trucks into take my packages for me

its hard for them to to resist a polite old lady I have found

vixmom · « **Reply #149 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:19:51 PM »

and I have to run over to Brooklyn tomorrow to conduct a closing

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