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Old 01-07-2008, 09:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Welcome! Come join us for laughs and lyrics, tears and truth, and whatever else you wanna chat about! We wanted to share a special poem, we'd hang it on the door, but they won't let us have sharp objects down here!

A Special Bond
by Rae Scales

Even though we have never met,
I feel a bond between us.
A bond that should have taken years to build,
Yet was built in a month or two.
A bond that lifelong friends should have,
Although most never do.
A bond that I am glad to share with you...
My Friend and Confidant.

You are not here in body and soul,
But as a lighted rectangle.
You come to me every day as
A message on my screen,
A message that I can rely on
To cheer me up and make my day.
Through a keyboard we share
Our ups and downs.

I have opened my inner self to you,
And you have to me as well.
We have traded secrets and laughs,
As well as sorrows and pain.
I have never met you, but feel as if
I have known you most of my life.
To most this might sound silly,
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Old 01-07-2008, 10:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Thanks Palm I was just about to do it myself, LOL
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Old 01-07-2008, 10:28 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Ok guys....I'm gonna be leaving in a short and grabbing a bite before I go to my dad's heart doc. Have a good afternoon ya'll.......
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Old 01-07-2008, 10:39 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Good luck Connie; we will be praying....
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Old 01-07-2008, 10:40 AM   #5 (permalink)
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well guys I have been working this morning woohoo. But I feel like I am almost done for the day.

I'm hungry but dont know what i want to eat. I am so tired of the food by my job.... nothing is different. Same old crap everyday. maybe I will just get me a salad. dont know
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Old 01-07-2008, 10:47 AM   #6 (permalink)
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we have the same old crap here too - our food court is closed for the next 8 months; the whole plaza and food court is getting a new look!!!!! great!!!!NOT.
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Old 01-07-2008, 10:51 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Hi Everyone,
Just finished my lunch... I had to eat early today was just so darn hungry. I didn't have any protein with breakfast and by 10am my stomach is rumbling. Had a great lunch. Chopped spinach salad with cucumber and shredded turkey with lowcarb Ceasar dressing in a Pita pocket, and made my own hummus yesterday so had some Melba Toast and hummus.... yummy. I don't know if its too early to be having cravings or if its just my body's natural way of telling me what foods I need, but hummus, tahini(anything Greek) has got my vote and fruit... OMG Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Pears, you name it I want it.

AH was still a jerk most of the weekend and unfortunately I'm just feeling numb the last few days. Hormones are hell.
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Old 01-07-2008, 10:57 AM   #8 (permalink)
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ajangels, when i was pregnant I would be so hungry in the morning, and for lunch. But with my son Michael i could not eat meat.

I actually had a dream two nights ago that I was pregnant with a little girl. That night I had a about five of the same dream. Well it wont be happening with me my daughter and son is enough for me.
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:10 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Aj, nice to see the pregnancy is coming along just fine, cravings and all LOL LOL - sorry to hear that your AH is still having problems....

Jewelz....should we start thinking PINK for you in the next few months???? LOL LOL
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:19 AM   #10 (permalink)
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That's interesting about the dream Jewelz... my mom told me her sister had a dream two weeks ago that someone in our family would be having a little girl.. she dreamt this last Saturday... the day I found out I was pregnant. I am thinking pink... I think it would level out the testosterone in my house. LOL
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:20 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Yeah Palm... AH has a hard time understanding the hormones of a female... he is so consumed with his own thoughts and problems... part of which are our problems but he doesn't communicate his feelings very well. As I am reminded A's even in recovery are very self absorbed individuals.
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:26 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Yeah Palm... AH has a hard time understanding the hormones of a female... he is so consumed with his own thoughts and problems... part of which are our problems but he doesn't communicate his feelings very well. As I am reminded A's even in recovery are very self absorbed individuals.
I hear ya.....I called my RAB, my younger brother is very self absorbed at times....i called him last nite, but he was into another planet....so I told him I would call another day!!!!! not much I could do.....as much as he LOVES me and ADORES me as his only sister; sometimes it's just not enough....
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:30 AM   #13 (permalink)
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ladies....we are missing Anvil and Rita today......hope all is well!!!!! we're thinking of you......anyone else missing?????
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:39 AM   #14 (permalink)
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hi everyone, Im back. Signed some paperwork on car. They really predict end of next week due to painting buffing and cleaning stuff. parts have been ordered and theyll be in Thursday
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:43 AM   #15 (permalink)
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So glad you were able to take care of that Cindi..

Palm... it is sad when the people we love and are close to us cannot be there back for us... its part of having healthy relationships that they just don't seem to get. My AH's family don't really even talk to each other. They talk about stuff and things that are superficial... but they have no idea how to really express their emotions or have a deep meaningful conversation. I think I'm probably the most emotional one they have had around and I'm sure I make them uncomfortable with my "touchy feely" talk.
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:56 AM   #16 (permalink)
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LOL, oh heavens no Palm... no pink for me or blue either. Ever since I gave birth to Michael the Nuvaring has been my best friend since I always forget to take the pill.

I opted for a salad for lunch. But I am so in the mood for mexican food.
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Old 01-07-2008, 12:29 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Well looks like AH has the opportunity to go to West Palm Beach to work for the next three weeks. Pay seems to be pretty good... now we just have to figure out what bill doesn't get paid this pay period so he can go out there cause he says it would be three weeks before he'd even get a check. Ugh!!! That means everything will be late... as long as it gets paid that's all I care about.
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Old 01-07-2008, 01:28 PM   #18 (permalink)
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here I am

I've been working out of the office today - really busy at work - since I'm the only agent it is hectic when we have several things going on - trying to balance to see what has to be done 1st. oh well I do the best I can, guess this makes up for those months of nothing to do - that's how this job is - either feast or famine.

I did send out an email hopefully with a slide show of pictures of Brooklyn - if you didn't get it, pm you email address to me & I'll send it to ya.

Getting ready for the BIG Game tonite - GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!! about 20 of our friends coming to the house to watch the Tigers
Wanna hear the menu? of course you do huh?

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Potato Salad
Chicken Spaghetti w/Red Sauce
Yeast Rolls
Crackers
Chips & Dip
King Cake (Strawberry & Cream Cheese - a Mardi Gras Tradition)
Chocolate Cake (For those who don't like King Cake - ME of course - lol)

You think I need something else?

Ya'll wanna come over - let me warn ya tho - it will be very, very loud - because of course my crew thinks Les Miles (coach of LSU) and the referees can here them thru the TV if they just yell a little louder!!!

ok - off to read what I missed over the weekend.
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Old 01-07-2008, 01:37 PM   #19 (permalink)
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YUMMY!!!!!!!! i"ll try to get the next flight out of here for Louisianna...you may have to pick me up in Shreveport though.....LOL LOL LOL
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AJ Im right here with you on bills,between money stolen and car deductibles, Im not sure how Im surviving, Im waiting for house closing, which somehow doesnt seem to be getting scheduled. try to keep breathing and trust it will work out
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Old 01-07-2008, 02:00 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Cindi, how did money get stolen?
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hello everyone

Cindi sure hope they get busy and get the car stright soon

palm so sorry to hear about the death on new years thats so sad

connie hope your dads doing ok you will be in my thoughts

rita...........I want to come to your house the menu sounds great

aj...............hoping your husband comes around soon, if not we could come take care of him for you......got any frying pans

everyone else hope all is well
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Old 01-07-2008, 02:09 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Palm - ok come on down.

AJ & Cindi - praying financial matters work out soon for ya'll

Live - how are you doing?

How's Loves doing? Is she still safe? No more incidents?

Jewelz - homemade Enchiladas is what we had at one of the Christmas celebrations - yummy!!!
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Rita Loves posted on F&F and sounds like shes doing better not home yet but better
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When my car was stolen, my purse was in it. Its been an expensive lesson, but one Ill never forget
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