Guiltless Weekender Feb 12
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Good morning I have a long weekend too and am looking forward to enjoying it sober! I'm going to the gum this morning and then getting the groceries and errands done so I can relax for the rest of the weekend. Have a nice day everyone!
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
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Part of London flooded this morning due to high tides
London flood alerts in place as 'astronomical' tides hit Thames | UK news | The Guardian
I forgot my speedos
London flood alerts in place as 'astronomical' tides hit Thames | UK news | The Guardian
I forgot my speedos
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I always remember in school the teachers telling us London will be flooded eventually
The Thames water barrier won't be able to cope soon enough I havnt checked out if the Thames water barrier tech has been updated or upgraded in that time
Thames barrier - Designing Buildings Wiki
Thanks Sao I've been off my feet all morning running around didn't even get a chance to hear this
The Thames water barrier won't be able to cope soon enough I havnt checked out if the Thames water barrier tech has been updated or upgraded in that time
Thames barrier - Designing Buildings Wiki
Thanks Sao I've been off my feet all morning running around didn't even get a chance to hear this
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Thank you for the weekender's theme. I've been carrying guilt for as long as I can remember and just as I was resolving it, I added another crushing cross to bear. Like with depression, it helps to keep moving and doing something useful, especially for others. I wish everyone freedom from this useless emotion and to live life knowing you're doing the best you can with it.
learningagain, sorry to read about your son's troubles. Guilt about not giving kids enough is hard to carry. Find a good specialist. The school can only do so much, you will need to be your son's best advocate. Not saying it will happen, but sometimes being held back is not the worst thing in the long run and gives a child a chance to catch up. He'll soon move on to middle school and it would be behind him. I hope you find the help he needs to catch up, it's really hard on the kid. I feel for you both. Hang in there, you're doing the best you can.
Jsbodhi, I really enjoy reading your less wholesome escapades.
Hope you're showered with Valentines this weekend.
3 seasons of Bates Motel are now on Netflix streaming. Great show. Vera Farmiga is one of my favorite actresses.
learningagain, sorry to read about your son's troubles. Guilt about not giving kids enough is hard to carry. Find a good specialist. The school can only do so much, you will need to be your son's best advocate. Not saying it will happen, but sometimes being held back is not the worst thing in the long run and gives a child a chance to catch up. He'll soon move on to middle school and it would be behind him. I hope you find the help he needs to catch up, it's really hard on the kid. I feel for you both. Hang in there, you're doing the best you can.
Jsbodhi, I really enjoy reading your less wholesome escapades.
Hope you're showered with Valentines this weekend.3 seasons of Bates Motel are now on Netflix streaming. Great show. Vera Farmiga is one of my favorite actresses.
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It snowed again last night--just a few inches--everything is white and clean
and I don't have to go to work today--got home very late from work yesterday
still fighting a cold I've had for nearly a month.
This a.m. I'm sitting here looking out my window at all the birds at the feeder
and they are also eating sunflower seeds off the ground.
In particular, the Cardinals are everywhere--looks like a Vatican conclave
I can count about 8 males plus some BlueJays and three kinds of woodpeckers.
Really nice not to have to drive down my country road today.
Feeling gratitude and guilt-free.
and I don't have to go to work today--got home very late from work yesterday
still fighting a cold I've had for nearly a month.
This a.m. I'm sitting here looking out my window at all the birds at the feeder
and they are also eating sunflower seeds off the ground.
In particular, the Cardinals are everywhere--looks like a Vatican conclave
I can count about 8 males plus some BlueJays and three kinds of woodpeckers.
Really nice not to have to drive down my country road today.
Feeling gratitude and guilt-free.
Giving up is NOT an option.
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I have decided I hate Valentine's Day. I've been feeling sad the last couple of days and I just put my finger on why. It's the endless stream of commercials for jewelry, flowers, and other gifts. The media is inside my head, showing me all these people in love and being romantic and happy. I know it's a made-up "holiday," and I've never been really into it, but it's the constant parade of commercials reminding me I'm alone. I need to turn the TV off. I have gone almost all my life having a boyfriend or husband. This is the longest I think I've ever gone without that. I know it's good for me and all that, but the mind-set that I need a man to convince me I'm pretty, desirable, and worthwhile is hard to change. It's just so much a part of who I am. My self-esteem came largely from men. Blah. I'm working hard on changing that. But I'm still sad sometimes and feel lonely and empty. It's challenging.
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Thanks Melina! He is doing much better than last semester. They put in place some interventions when I first expressed concerns, but not an IEP. I have a feeling the test was too soon after the interventions to have them make a difference. Will see what the teacher says today, as I think he will have a chance to retake it. If nothing else, he may be moving districts next year (as Mr. Fireman is not in this school district), so if he is held back he will not be seeing all his friends in the 4th grade and him still in 3rd.
I think because he is a really good boy, one of the most popular in the school and very well behaved, his reading issues are not as noticeable because he blends in. Now they should be better about responding. His sisters are dyslexic, as is dad, so it is not altogether surprising he is too. He just has an amazing memory and that has got him through the lower grades.
I think because he is a really good boy, one of the most popular in the school and very well behaved, his reading issues are not as noticeable because he blends in. Now they should be better about responding. His sisters are dyslexic, as is dad, so it is not altogether surprising he is too. He just has an amazing memory and that has got him through the lower grades.
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hey all, finishing my bowl of oats... water on the side, didn't make coffee today...
Wow, Sao, interesting that the high tide follows the new moon there. According to the tide chart today/yesterday would have been high tides under normal conditions. 7+ feet, add the storm surge and...
close the gates!
so last Friday I call the 'Atlanta office', the girl on the phone tells me to fill out info on website and submit it. "They are very good at getting back to you. You should hear something within three days. Usually they will get back to you the next day." So anyway, LAST FRIDAY after I speak with this nice lady I send them 'the info'. I've waited a week for a reply. I figured I would give them the benefit of the doubt. I will call again today to see what this fembot has to say.
If it gets ugly I'll send in Trach, they're in Atlanta.
Another cold day with 'cold alerts' and wind chill advisories. It's colder than an Eskimo's outhouse.
Wow, Sao, interesting that the high tide follows the new moon there. According to the tide chart today/yesterday would have been high tides under normal conditions. 7+ feet, add the storm surge and...
close the gates!
so last Friday I call the 'Atlanta office', the girl on the phone tells me to fill out info on website and submit it. "They are very good at getting back to you. You should hear something within three days. Usually they will get back to you the next day." So anyway, LAST FRIDAY after I speak with this nice lady I send them 'the info'. I've waited a week for a reply. I figured I would give them the benefit of the doubt. I will call again today to see what this fembot has to say.
If it gets ugly I'll send in Trach, they're in Atlanta.
Another cold day with 'cold alerts' and wind chill advisories. It's colder than an Eskimo's outhouse.
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,210
Hopefully the barrier will last for my lifetime but a problem for young Londoners
I have been to my Italian restaurant as usual on a Friday, I expect I have stinky garlic breath now
Apropos nothing really my nieces then boyfriend, nowhusband used to be in a band called Bates Motel, I saw them once circa 2002 - they were pretty good
I have been to my Italian restaurant as usual on a Friday, I expect I have stinky garlic breath now
Originally Posted by melki 
3 seasons of Bates Motel are now on Netflix streaming. Great show. Vera Farmiga is one of my favorite actresses.
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Originally Posted by MLD51
I have decided I hate Valentine's Day. I've been feeling sad the last couple of days and I just put my finger on why. It's the endless stream of commercials for jewelry, flowers, and other gifts. The media is inside my head, showing me all these people in love and being romantic and happy. I know it's a made-up "holiday," and I've never been really into it, but it's the constant parade of commercials reminding me I'm alone. I need to turn the TV off. I have gone almost all my life having a boyfriend or husband. This is the longest I think I've ever gone without that. I know it's good for me and all that, but the mind-set that I need a man to convince me I'm pretty, desirable, and worthwhile is hard to change. It's just so much a part of who I am. My self-esteem came largely from men. Blah. I'm working hard on changing that. But I'm still sad sometimes and feel lonely and empty. It's challenging.
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Originally Posted by learningagain
Thanks Melina! He is doing much better than last semester. They put in place some interventions when I first expressed concerns, but not an IEP. I have a feeling the test was too soon after the interventions to have them make a difference. Will see what the teacher says today, as I think he will have a chance to retake it. If nothing else, he may be moving districts next year (as Mr. Fireman is not in this school district), so if he is held back he will not be seeing all his friends in the 4th grade and him still in 3rd.
I really enjoy reading about your Mr. Fireman too, btw. I hope he sweeps you off your feet, carries you off into the sunset into another school district, and you live happily ever after.
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Originally Posted by MLD51
Melki - I'm dead broke right now. But maybe I'll go pawn off my wedding rings and get something pretty. Or go get a facial or a massage.
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