steve-in-kville

Now that struck me funny.

Cow

Spent whole day managing squirrels in my head. They really want to end my feelings of suffering ....and not in the fun way, like taking a cruise.

I try to use the logic with them, like, hey, this is just torments in you head, you can endure it, it not gonna kill you, and if it does, that what you want anyway!

ScottFromWI

I like that analogy Cow. Sometimes squirrel can be nice though too, hope they are friendly at the end of the day.

trachemys

I have a memory that never leaves me and was a real life version of what you describe.

I was camping on Tybee Island. I wake up in the wee hours to, well, wee. Stepping out of the tent, I'm step into a six raccoon party in my campsite. They were scurrying around, chittering and chattering, on the picnic table, even one on my truck. I uttered a WTF and they all stopped and stared ate me. So surreal but real.

Some times I have that feeling in my skull again. I tell myself it's no worse in there than it is out there.

silentrun

bitch

Cow

Don't know how much longer I can endure the head full of rabid squirrels, Turtle. Maybe if they just would take tiny squirrel nap once in a while and give me some moments peace, you know? But more importantly... you camp?!

Hi SRun. I miss you mouthing off.

trachemys

Hike, camp, backpack...given the slightest chance, I am in the woods. The farther out the better. Helps stop the squirrels.

Have you tried going back to the cabin?

Cow

Yes, I had extended stay at cabin and was in woods everyday. Still was lots of squirrels in the woods. They join me at woods, mountains, desert, and even while sleeping. In consclusion, I just squirrely.

trachemys

Well, then: embrace the squirrels. Make them your own. Heck, own them.

StormiNormi

Duplicate

StormiNormi

Have you considered disposing of their food supply?
Change your thoughts, change your life.

Gilmer

Good morning, Cow.

dwtbd

Whats the best way to bttchslap a squirrel? Do you have to sneak up on it, after separating one from the herd, or corral the lot and lay down the law?

trachemys

20 gauge

Della1968

I am very happy to see you post. Sorry for what you are going through. Life sucks sometimes but I like to think it beats the alternative. xoxo

fini

Wow.
Cow.

I just got back from holiday and saw this...so happy to see you back. Yes. No chance to read the thread yet. Just glad to see you!

Chopping wood and carrying water . Good, solid stuff, those basics.

Crumbs but it's good to see you.
Six weeks sober!

Carlotta

No mushiness here either (I don't do mushy very well anyway) but glad to see you around.

walkbeformakrun

Hi Cow,

I was feeling really down just a couple days ago. Miserable. Like no hope. Real life problems compounded by a genetic predisposition towards major depression.

I talked to my wife about my misery and hopelessness. She talked to me about having a positive attitude to bring good things your way and "darkest before the dawn" kind of stuff.

I'm like, "No, not always. Maybe sometimes that works but do you really think none of the 6M+ people sent to concentration camps in WWII had a positive attitude or believed it was darkest before the dawn? Sometimes it is darkest before is gets even worse and then you die a horrible painful death. "

Is this helping Cow?

Walk

P.S. I'm feeling better today so, it doesn't always end badly.

Hawkeye13

Morning Cow et al

I'm hearing more crickets than squirrels in my head these days.
That has its own problems as well.

A vessel afloat and no one on deck.
Wondering about the cargo below. . .

kittycat3

Hi cow. Add me to the list of those that missed you.

I've got 6 whole months sober now. Yay! But I have the squirrelly feeling too. Transitions at work have been driving me a bit mad - I'm just bored, and having more cravings than before. I've been watching Black Mirror in the meantime (do you watch this? Great show!!!) and listening to the new Bon Iver. Meow.