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East Bay Rider · 13 April 2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by figbo

Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest.

...but about who came and never left your side.

away36 · 13 April 2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I'm still trying to figure out how you ladies can walk in those things!!!

The only time I wear heels any more is when I get dressed up for a special event. Fell when I slipped on ice several years ago and broke my stupid foot right off my leg! Now I have a nice steel bar, about 8 screws and a couple of wires holding my ankle together. Wearing heels is ok for about an hour or two and then everything swells up and hurts like heck!

away36 · 13 April 2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Take your shoes off and slip into something more comfortable...

Like your couch!! Man that thing looks comfortable!!! You'll find me over there, waiting for the gals who are risking the stairs!

away36 · 13 April 2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by figbo

Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest.

...but about who came and never left your side.

That is SO true, Rafael! They say that if you're really really lucky, you can go through your entire lifetime and only have one or two REAL friends who are...just as in your quote......people who came and never left your side.

Jimbits76 · 13 April 2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

These are the two little darlings we had brunch with. They look so innocent, but my son and his wife said that the meltdowns they had before they left the house were so bad they thought they were going to have to call in a priest to do an exorcism.

After the girls...my beautiful daughter-in-law, next is Al and my son, and in the chef's clothing, my future daughter-in-law who unfortunately had to work the event! (she worked at the omelet station!)

Great pics Nancy, what a lovely family and the children are gorgeous.

As for the fighting/meltdowns etc...

Claire and I took William to a village fair yesterday and then out to the Royal Estate for a walk.

At the village fair, somebody gave him a Cadbury's creme egg...a whole one!!!! Followed by the line "Oh I'm sorry, is he allowed chocolate?" as he stuffed the entire thing in his mouth.

Last night we had the night from Hell.

At ten thirty pm I blessed the tap water with my Gideon Bible and sprinkled it on his head whilst screaming, "THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU..."

What a night...never again!

We now have a chocloate egg embargo in place!

J

Jimbits76 · 13 April 2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Had my Granddaughter and Nephew around today, organised an Easter egg hunt for them, my daughter left strict instructions that we should only give my Granddaughter 1 or 2 eggs, so of course we gave them 8 each, hey I'm a Grandad, that's what we do.

Dave

I never got to know either of my grandfathers but to me and as evidenced by those smiles, you Sir are doing a top notch job.

I can only hope that William's grandparents do as fine a job!!!!!!

Jim

away36 · 13 April 2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Great pics Nancy, what a lovely family and the children are gorgeous.

As for the fighting/meltdowns etc...

Claire and I took William to a village fair yesterday and then out to the Royal Estate for a walk.

At the village fair, somebody gave him a Cadbury's creme egg...a whole one!!!! Followed by the line "Oh I'm sorry, is he allowed chocolate?" as he stuffed the entire thing in his mouth.

Last night we had the night from Hell.

At ten thirty pm I blessed the tap water with my Gideon Bible and sprinkled it on his head whilst screaming, "THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU..."

What a night...never again!

We now have a chocloate egg embargo in place!

J

Oh yeahhhh! My son and his wife didn't even give the kids Easter chocolate for that very reason! They buy little plastic eggs and fill them with Whole Grain Cheerios. I really believe it's not actually the chocolate itself, but some of the garbage additives and preservatives that send the kids over the edge!

My one granddaughter has a meltdown EVERY time there's a holiday or special event of some kind. In her case, it's because the changes in routine and added "air of stress" is something she just doesn't seem to be able to handle at this point. Yesterday it was because they were joining us at a club for Easter brunch. Just the simple act of choosing an outfit to wear became overwhelming for her and of course, being almost 5, the independence kicked in and she just couldn't accept any of mommy's suggestions! Hopefully, she'll outgrow it. It's SO hard on her parents....especially her mom who is pregnant right now!

daveathall · 13 April 2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Dave

I never got to know either of my grandfathers but to me and as evidenced by those smiles, you Sir are doing a top notch job.

I can only hope that William's grandparents do as fine a job!!!!!!

Jim

Thank you very much Jim, I am sure that William's Grandparents take after you and your wife, and show him the very real love and pride that is obvious in your posts about him, the lad is truly blessed.

Carolina · 13 April 2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

Oh yeahhhh! My son and his wife didn't even give the kids Easter chocolate for that very reason! They buy little plastic eggs and fill them with Whole Grain Cheerios. I really believe it's not actually the chocolate itself, but some of the garbage additives and preservatives that send the kids over the edge!

My one granddaughter has a meltdown EVERY time there's a holiday or special event of some kind. In her case, it's because the changes in routine and added "air of stress" is something she just doesn't seem to be able to handle at this point. Yesterday it was because they were joining us at a club for Easter brunch. Just the simple act of choosing an outfit to wear became overwhelming for her and of course, being almost 5, the independence kicked in and she just couldn't accept any of mommy's suggestions! Hopefully, she'll outgrow it. It's SO hard on her parents....especially her mom who is pregnant right now!

You are pretty smart, as there is research to back this up. Ever hear of the Feingold diet? There are parents whose kids are so sensitive to all the additives in all the food/candy marketed towards children. The behavioral changes (from avoiding the additives, colors, etc) the parents report are amazing.

Carolina · 13 April 2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Great pics Nancy, what a lovely family and the children are gorgeous.

As for the fighting/meltdowns etc...

Claire and I took William to a village fair yesterday and then out to the Royal Estate for a walk.

At the village fair, somebody gave him a Cadbury's creme egg...a whole one!!!! Followed by the line "Oh I'm sorry, is he allowed chocolate?" as he stuffed the entire thing in his mouth.

Last night we had the night from Hell.

At ten thirty pm I blessed the tap water with my Gideon Bible and sprinkled it on his head whilst screaming, "THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU..."

What a night...never again!

We now have a chocloate egg embargo in place!

J

You can send them to me.

Lion · 13 April 2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

The only time I wear heels any more is when I get dressed up for a special event. Fell when I slipped on ice several years ago and broke my stupid foot right off my leg! Now I have a nice steel bar, about 8 screws and a couple of wires holding my ankle together. Wearing heels is ok for about an hour or two and then everything swells up and hurts like heck!

Nancy, I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune. I'm sure it most have hurt and been quite an ordeal!!!
I know of one other lady that fell wearing heels and broke her ankle.....

away36 · 13 April 2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Nancy, I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune. I'm sure it most have hurt and been quite an ordeal!!!
I know of one other lady that fell wearing heels and broke her ankle.....

Just to clarify Leo, I wasn't wearing heels when I fell. I was on my way to work in the winter, wearing flat winter boots, and slipped on black ice!

Lion · 13 April 2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

Just to clarify Leo, I wasn't wearing heels when I fell. I was on my way to work in the winter, wearing flat winter boots, and slipped on black ice!

Okay, but it still had to be a pain in the @ss and cause quite a bit of discomfort!!!

away36 · 13 April 2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Okay, but it still had to be a pain in the @ss and cause quite a bit of discomfort!!!

Absolutely! To make it worse....I was living by myself at the time and doing even the simplest tasks was brutal. I think I cried non stop for the whole first month.

Lion · 13 April 2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

Absolutely! To make it worse....I was living by myself at the time and doing even the simplest tasks was brutal. I think I cried non stop for the whole first month.

I think the worst part is wearing a cast. Was your foot put in a cast? Many years ago I broke my left wrist bicycling off road with a friend. I continued to bicycle for about a half hour and told my friend I thought it was broken and planned on going home. I had to carry my bike across a small stream and bicycle 3 1/2 miles to get home. Went to the doctor's(Rheumatologist), he took an X-ray and said he thought it was fractured. But I would have to see the orthopedic specialist who wasn't going to be in till the following monday. So that weekend I continued to bicycle on my racing bike and painted the kitchen. On monday I went out for a 30 mile bike ride and then went to the doctor to get a cast put on. For the first half hour it wasn't bad but after that it was horrible and itchy till I got it off. I would use my mothers knitting needles to scratch my itch!!!

Carolina · 13 April 2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

Absolutely! To make it worse....I was living by myself at the time and doing even the simplest tasks was brutal. I think I cried non stop for the whole first month.

Oh Nancy!!

Lion · 13 April 2009, 11:32 PM

Carolina, Do you mind me calling you Carol or Caroline or would you prefer Carolina???

Lisa · 13 April 2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Oh Nancy!!

That really did make me tear up, Nancy.

unclesallie · 13 April 2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

Just to clarify Leo, I wasn't wearing heels when I fell. I was on my way to work in the winter, wearing flat winter boots, and slipped on black ice!

black ice is the worst! you cannot see it and down you go...
for driving, you hit the black ice, never see it(unless your lucky enough to have a second or two max if there's a reflection from a light source), and into a slide or spin you go.......

my sympathies on your injury!

away36 · 13 April 2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I think the worst part is wearing a cast. Was your foot put in a cast?

The cast was a pain. Because it was my foot, I had to keep my leg elevated all the time for about a month at least. Otherwise, the blood flow would cause swelling and the pain was excruciating!

away36 · 13 April 2009, 11:51 PM

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Oh Nancy!!

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Originally Posted by Lisa

That really did make me tear up, Nancy.

Awww.....that was just like getting two big hugs. Thanks girls.

Lion · 13 April 2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

The cast was a pain. Because it was my foot, I had to keep my leg elevated all the time for about a month at least. Otherwise, the blood flow would cause swelling and the pain was excruciating!

I know your ordeal must have been very frustrating and living alone did not make it any easier. I really hate to see anyone in pain and have empathy for those who do!!!

away36 · 13 April 2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

black ice is the worst! you cannot see it and down you go...
for driving, you hit the black ice, never see it(unless your lucky enough to have a second or two max if there's a reflection from a light source), and into a slide or spin you go.......

my sympathies on your injury!

Did that driving once when I was in my 20's. I was on my way to work, driving on a major highway...three lanes each side. Hit black ice close to the shoulder...panicked 'cause it was my first winter driving and slammed on the brakes.....the car went completely sideways.....crossed all three lanes.......crossed the median...crossed all three lanes on the other side and came to a stop on the shoulder. This was morning rush hour. SOMEBODY sure as heck was watching out for me that morning!

away36 · 13 April 2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I know your ordeal must have been very frustrating and living alone did not make it any easier. I really hate to see anyone in pain and have empathy for those who do!!!

I've heard it said that God never gives us more than we can handle, but there's times I sure wish he didn't have so much faith in me!

Lion · 14 April 2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

I've heard it said that God never gives us more than we can handle, but there's times I sure wish he didn't have so much faith in me!

Ordeals are trying and hard on the psych but they do teach us and help build our character. I have had to deal with a lot of physical pain the past 20 years but it has taught me that I am strong, I will make it and I can be there for others!!!

Lisa · 14 April 2009, 12:25 AM

I'm soaking up the wisdom this morning, guys.

DSJ · 14 April 2009, 02:28 AM

So much to catch up on from all your weekend ramblings. I greatly enjoyed the photos though!

Carolina · 14 April 2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Carolina, Do you mind me calling you Carol or Caroline or would you prefer Carolina???

I guess if I had to pick, it would be Caroline (my given name). But really, any of the three are fine. In real life, most people call me Caroline, except for hubby -- who has a half dozen nicknames for me.

If I hear "Caroline" coming out of his mouth, I am really in trouble for something!

Lion · 14 April 2009, 03:18 AM

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I guess if I had to pick, it would be Caroline (my given name). But really, any of the three are fine. In real life, most people call me Caroline, except for hubby -- who has a half dozen nicknames for me.

If I hear "Caroline" coming out of his mouth, I am really in trouble for something!

Thanx, I do not want to be insensitive to you fine ladies on this Forum. Now pottymouth1957 and gullible76 are a different story!!!

away36 · 14 April 2009, 04:41 AM

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So much to catch up on from all your weekend ramblings. I greatly enjoyed the photos though!

Hiya David!!! Happy Easter!!!

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