Topic : Is This Normal Social Discussion

You're home early. The card said a "girlie" magazine and I already know none of us up in here subscribe to those to it changed it to boy. Give me a break! lol

 

And miss Kathy? You laughin at me are ya? Weeelllll. Tell me this. Did they grow back or what? It's been a wk now and I ain't seein nuthing different. Cept they ain't right! lol Good to see you back too!

As far as I can remember, the last time I saw Aunt Leta, her eyelashes were intact.

 

I'm pretty sure yours will grow back too. Just give them time... :-)

Just thought I'd stop in to say "bye" to you for about a month.  I fly out of here very early on Wednesday morning to meet up with my brother in Palm Springs, spend a few days there in his house and then drive off to parts unknown with him and Luc.   The only plan we have is to stop off at El Tovar in the Grand Canyon for a night,  maybe hit Las Vegas for a show, and then hit seedy motels on our four-day drive back to Vancouver, Canada.

 

After that, we're off to his place on Pender Island, and then I'm going to spend a few days with Paula (Cygne) in Abbotsford.  My friend Joseph is going to meet me there.

 

So.  I've been so worried about what to pack my brother emailed me and said that while I'm in Palm Springs, there will be a few other people there too.  Like two of my ex-sisters-in-law.  Byron, a very talented New York actor who played Raoul in Phantom of the Opera.  And Rob, who was my brother's partner (business and otherwise)  for almost ten years.  Okay, if you're confused - Byron was after Rob.  Then my brother met Luc, whom he married and has been with for almost eleven years now... 

 

Hell, I can hardly keep it straight!  (sorry about the pun).

 

The thing is - I love all of them. (l love Luc the most though - he makes my brother laugh) and it will be like one hell of a family reunion.

 

Anyway, why the hell am I worried about what to pack?  Given the players in this scenario, do you honestly think anyone will notice what the hell I'M WEARING?  Not.

 

So I should run now.  I'm up to my elbows in fish poop, cleaning out the aquarium so that Shan won't have to deal with it.  And I'm writing lists for her.  Phone numbers in case MJ's father pulls anymore crap.  She of the Feather Boa is going to stay with Shan for a few days a week while I'm away.  And head everyone off at the pass - guns ablazing if necessary.

 

I've felt reluctant and guilty about taking this trip.  But I have to see it through different eyes now.  This will be a good trial run for Shan - after more than a year of living with me - to see if she can cope on her own.

 

And selfishly, I need this too.  I am so lucky to have a brother who instinctively knows that my strength and spirit are waning.  When I come back I'll be in fighting spirit once again!    Ready to kick ass.

 

So, should I wear the peach or the muted beige-toned jacket on the plane... ha!

 

If I can ask anything of you - please send good thoughts and strength to Shannon.

 

I'm going to miss MJ, more than you know.

 

Now, back to the fish poop!

 

Take care.

 

xoxo

Trace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In case you happen to stop in before your adventure, here is wishing you a wonderful trip and lots of seedy hotels ; ).  Please send Paula my best, miss seeing her around. 

 

I am so glad that you have this chance to get away from it all, even if it just for a bit.  Recharge those batteries and have a blast!!!

Keep a journal. The last trip you went on was a trip for us too! Have a wonderful time sweetie and be at peace. It'll all be here when you get back and who knows? It could be alot better. Ya just never know. I already miss you, but really wish all great things for you. Am so glad you're getting away from the stress. Love you!

Have a super time!!!!

 

We all know you need to get away from it all.  Please take the time to actually get your mind away from it all.

 

My roof isn't quit done, hopefully on the way back you will see it...lol  :)

OK, not really on a vacation...........but I do have my job back for the summer.  I'm gonna be a travel counsellor once again...!!!

I found out today and the training starts tomorrow....for 3 days and about 3 hrs north of here.  Yup, I'll be working in Canada...lol

 

Anyways, got heaps to do, so just in case you don't hear from me for a wee bit, you will all know I didn't go under again!!!

 

hugs

 

Dear Trace, I hope you have a brilliant time!  (Can you tell we've been reading Harry Potter again)  I know you'll have a great time, and I only wish that Colorado was on the way from Palm Springs to Vancouver.  Oh, what it would do to my spirits to see you!!  :D  We'll be missing you and looking forward to all your travel stories.

 

Love, Neecie

XOXOXO

How's things with you all? Just stopped by to catch up on a few past posts and it's great to see Vicki back here, Hi Vicki!!

 

Have been busy, but also I was quite ill recently, so that's why I haven't been here since the last time! I am doing much better now, had a bladder infection and that caused my blood sugars to go up and out of my control, which made me feel worst in the long run.

 

I hope that you're all doing well, as well as your loved one's too.

 

Read that Trace is going away for a holiday, well if you happen to read this Trace, I hope you have a great time while you are away, will look forward to hearing all about your holiday when you get back here!

 

To you all, please Take Care and I hope that I will be back here sooner than later. Bye-for-now, Love Kelly.

Dear friends,  I want to ask for your prayers and good thoughts for Ralph and his family.  Ralph has two grown sons, one of whom is deployed overseas.  His mother lives nearby, as well as his sister and her two daughters, who are 14 and 16.  His sister has been going through an ugly divorce and property settlement, that has been emotionally devastating on everyone.  On Sunday, Ralph's brother-in-law, who lives in Oregon with his parents, chose to kill himself.  Of course, his daughters are completely devastated.  The oldest has already been dealing with depression and suidical thoughts, and I'm very worried about her, as well as the whole family. 

 

Ralph just called to tell me that he can't drive me to chemo this week as planned, because they are leaving for Oregon in the morning and will not be back until sometime Friday.  I told him I understood, and that I hoped things would work out OK.  He said, "you know that it won't."  There has been so much animosity in the divorce and I can only imagine how difficult this trip is going to be.  I'm so very worried and concerned about all of them.