Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Hey, guys! Karis, it is good to hear from you. I bet that sweet little baby is growing so fast and keeping you busy.

Yep, it's been busy here at home, too. I've been volunteering quite a bit at my daughter's high school, keeping tabs on the car restoration, and trying to get the fall gardening stuff done. Will be planting 30 tulip bulbs tomorrow.

Bas, it looks like you're doing great in school! The friend of a friend here in Oklahoma started watchmaking school last month. I had no idea we even had such a school, but apparently we do. Hope it's going well for you.

And thanks, guys, for the birthday wishes. I am 51 now and that seems really weird! I guess I'll get used to it.

Nighty-night!

Hey Girl!!! Eh, age is a state of mind isn't it?! Those lovely daughters of yours will keep you young Speaking of daughters, mine is definitely keeping me busy.....and I love it. She's just heaven

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Nice to hear from you ladies! I feel all alone in this great big sea of testosterone. Please pop in a bit closer will ya.

Karis...how's the baby? I bet time is flying!

Lisa, you sound busy too with 3 major projects on the go. Any general idea when the car will be complete? 51...dont worry about it! You look young. I told you that last year when you turned 50. Us old gals are aging V E R Y slowly.

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

I've got some very exciting news to share. My ex signed the separation agreement & the divorce agreement on the same day last week. Woooo hoooo... To say I'm happy is an UNDERSTATEMENT. It has taken us 3 years to get to this stage. I have no reason to go crazy but so so so relieved no more BS, no more retainers, no more communication with anyone involved in my case. I chill out till I get my settlement at the end of October. :-D Life is certainly a lot more brighter now than it was last week. :-D

Great news, Judy! I can imagine your relief!

Baby is growing sooo fast...wish I could slow time down! Don't want to miss a thing.

[Lion]

Karis, glad to hear your "bundle of joy" is keeping you busy and I know you are a terrific Mom to boot. Enjoy these days as they do grow up pretty fast...but I bet she has a smile that just melts your heart!!!

Lisa, glad to hear you are staying busy...what are you doing to be of assistance at your daughter's high school. I wish we could grow Tulips but with the woods so close to our home...the Deer come out of the woods and eat the flowers!!!

Judy, glad to hear the "EX" has signed the papers so you're now free and clear of him. As for bling, what are you looking to buy yourself to celebrate being rid of that excess hassle and weight???

Wes, how about a song on yer piano to celebrate Lisa's and my birthday last week!!!
How's your car running these days???

Carl, great to see you have come back to the fold...how's life treating you these days and your job...still enjoying it???

Bas, how's school going these days???

Greg, how's life treating you these days and how is your health issues doing???

And I agree with Ed, we have this CS...so why is another one needed!!!

[vitalsignsrn]

Leo...I've been eyeing some diamonds lately & getting some ideas on how to repurpose the ones I have. Going to focus on my diamond/ gem stone bling instead of watches. I know, CRAZY TALK!!

I'm sticking around this coffee shop. :-)

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Separated over a year & nothing started?!! And a dad who's a lawyer? Uh oh. Thankfully, my BFF is a lawyer. Was great to have her go through my file, find the BS & help me understand the jargon. I really liked my lawyer, he was sharp & tried to keep the opposing council's games down to a minimum. But to have access to free legal advice is fantastic. My lawyer made me laugh a couple weeks ago. He pulls out his very old chocolate bar style phone (pre-smart phone days). I started laughing. He said it still works why change it. I said because I pay you $350/hr & thats what you use? Update it. Your clients will feel better when they hand over their money to you. He needed to send a fax so I told him there's an app for that.

A retired lawyer, Judy. And I did not practice that kind of law. Besides there really isn't anything to split between them. The apartment here is in her name alone. Her car is in her name and his car is in his name and there really are no other assets.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

A retired lawyer, Judy. And I did not practice that kind of law. Besides there really isn't anything to split between them. The apartment here is in her name alone. Her car is in her name and his car is in his name and there really are no other assets.

Ed you are lucky you got to practice. I don't get to practice. I either do or don't, and if I don't a lawyer comes along and practices on me.

[vitalsignsrn]

Ed.... even retired, you have some insight in to the law. Legalese isn't my kind of language & I never want to ever be in the position to learn it again. Your daughters case looks like a paperwork technicality, pretty simple. Tell her it feels LIBERATING. Can you tell Im ecstatic?!

Art, go to the beach & grab a handful of sand. Then spread your fingers. Thats what your money ends up doing when you pay a lawyer. No disrespect to the lawyers here. I tell my BFF all the time, in my next life I'm coming back as a lawyer.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Ed.... even retired, you have some insight in to the law. Legalese isn't my kind of language & I never want to ever be in the position to learn it again. Your daughters case looks like a paperwork technicality, pretty simple. Tell her it feels LIBERATING. Can you tell Im ecstatic?!

Art, go to the beach & grab a handful of sand. Then spread your fingers. Thats what your money ends up doing when you pay a lawyer. No disrespect to the lawyers here. I tell my BFF all the time, in my next life I'm coming back as a lawyer.

That's why I bill the crap out them every chance I get.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Ed.... even retired, you have some insight in to the law. Legalese isn't my kind of language & I never want to ever be in the position to learn it again. Your daughters case looks like a paperwork technicality, pretty simple. Tell her it feels LIBERATING. Can you tell Im ecstatic?!

Art, go to the beach & grab a handful of sand. Then spread your fingers. Thats what your money ends up doing when you pay a lawyer. No disrespect to the lawyers here. I tell my BFF all the time, in my next life I'm coming back as a lawyer.

It is simple, Judy. I think she's just procrastinating. Why, I don't know.

Originally Posted by Art 1

That's why I bill the crap out them every chance I get.

Art, fortunately I don't have to deal with that crap anymore.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

It is simple, Judy. I think she's just procrastinating. Why, I don't know.



Art, fortunately I don't have to deal with that crap anymore.

[The Joker]

Hi Leo car is good. Maybe try and play something on my next day off.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Glad to see you around Leo.

All is well on my side, thank you for asking!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Lion

Karis, glad to hear your "bundle of joy" is keeping you busy and I know you are a terrific Mom to boot. Enjoy these days as they do grow up pretty fast...but I bet she has a smile that just melts your heart!!!

Lisa, glad to hear you are staying busy...what are you doing to be of assistance at your daughter's high school. I wish we could grow Tulips but with the woods so close to our home...the Deer come out of the woods and eat the flowers!!!

Judy, glad to hear the "EX" has signed the papers so you're now free and clear of him. As for bling, what are you looking to buy yourself to celebrate being rid of that excess hassle and weight???

Wes, how about a song on yer piano to celebrate Lisa's and my birthday last week!!!
How's your car running these days???

Carl, great to see you have come back to the fold...how's life treating you these days and your job...still enjoying it???

Bas, how's school going these days???

Greg, how's life treating you these days and how is your health issues doing???

And I agree with Ed, we have this CS...so why is another one needed!!!

Hi Leo!

School is a lot of fun, I'm learning a lot and living the dream at the same time

[SUBversive]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Ed.... even retired, you have some insight in to the law. Legalese isn't my kind of language & I never want to ever be in the position to learn it again. Your daughters case looks like a paperwork technicality, pretty simple. Tell her it feels LIBERATING. Can you tell Im ecstatic?!

Art, go to the beach & grab a handful of sand. Then spread your fingers. Thats what your money ends up doing when you pay a lawyer. No disrespect to the lawyers here. I tell my BFF all the time, in my next life I'm coming back as a lawyer.

That's rough but probably well deserved. It's also an area of the law where the client isn't happy at the beginning / middle / end of case.

[vitalsignsrn]

Thats certainly true. The longer it gets dragged out though, the happier you are at the end of the case to just end the madness. I can describe it as a surreal calm I haven't had for a very long time. :-) Life moves on. It can only get better now. ;-)

[Lion]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Leo...I've been eyeing some diamonds lately & getting some ideas on how to repurpose the ones I have. Going to focus on my diamond/ gem stone bling instead of watches. I know, CRAZY TALK!!

I'm sticking around this coffee shop. :-)

I think a nice, fun ring with your diamonds and other stones will look very cool.....as we all know you have great taste and this way you will have a ring that you like and will want to wear!!!

And me too...this CS was where I was welcomed first...and no offense to anyone else(as surely this Forum can handle more than one Coffee Shop...Hey maybe we can Franchise them!!!)but I'm here to stay!!!

[Lion]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Hi Leo car is good. Maybe try and play something on my next day off.

So when is your next day off???

[Lion]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Glad to see you around Leo.

All is well on my side, thank you for asking!

So when are you popping "The Question".......

[Lion]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Hi Leo!

School is a lot of fun, I'm learning a lot and living the dream at the same time

Enjoy while you are yoiung and have the stamina and energy cause when you get to my age an afternoon nap feels good!!!

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Lion

So when are you popping "The Question".......

I'll wait a bit, we aren't living together yet so I'd like us to have a better routine as a couple and a less hectic lifestyle before I do it.

[vitalsignsrn]

Leo, I did buy my Amethyst back in February & haven't gotten it set yet so thats for sure on my radar. I've been checking umpteen threads for tennis bracelets. I know what I want, just trying to fine tune the details. And then repurposing a couple of stones for some studs. All these blingy projects will keep me busy for a while. Plus, I'm going to help my brother buy a couple diamonds for his wife. I know a bit about them. I want to make sure my brother gets the best he can for his budget so I'm going to be researching his purchase too. Whew...no time for watch shopping. I'm glad I stopped myself with the watches. I was getting too nutty. :-)

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lion

So when is your next day off???

Tomorrow, and off for the rest of the weekend.

[Lion]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Tomorrow, and off for the rest of the weekend.

Cool.....is that you practicing your piece for piano...that I hear in my head this morning???

[The Joker]

Here you go Leo, not sure a pop song is your thing? Again, happy birthday to you and Lisa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxMvYwiX1IA

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lion

Karis, glad to hear your "bundle of joy" is keeping you busy and I know you are a terrific Mom to boot. Enjoy these days as they do grow up pretty fast...but I bet she has a smile that just melts your heart!!!

Lisa, glad to hear you are staying busy...what are you doing to be of assistance at your daughter's high school. I wish we could grow Tulips but with the woods so close to our home...the Deer come out of the woods and eat the flowers!!!

Judy, glad to hear the "EX" has signed the papers so you're now free and clear of him. As for bling, what are you looking to buy yourself to celebrate being rid of that excess hassle and weight???

Wes, how about a song on yer piano to celebrate Lisa's and my birthday last week!!!
How's your car running these days???

Carl, great to see you have come back to the fold...how's life treating you these days and your job...still enjoying it???

Bas, how's school going these days???

Greg, how's life treating you these days and how is your health issues doing???

And I agree with Ed, we have this CS...so why is another one needed!!!

Hiya Leo!! Happy belated bday! Hope it was wonderful

My little one sure DOES melt my heart. She's just magnificent. I'm in love with her!

[vitalsignsrn]

Karis, I bet she does.


Well, had my fracture clinic appt today & didnt get the best news. The orthopaedic surgeon said that my ligament tear is still not healed & was able to bend my left thumb away from hand by about 30%.. He said that at this stage he wanted to try a fibreglass cast for 6 wks! I almost would have just had the surgery then I would know that in those 6 weeks I would be healing. I thought I was healing these last 4 mths! I'm frustrated. He wants to see if a better fit cast would heal it. Then, if in 6 weeks it still hasn't healed, then I'm having surgery. I wont be wearing any watches for a while.



** sorry for the typos, not that easy to type. Lesson learned, I should have done my darn manicure yesterday !

[The Joker]

Can't believe your hand hasn't healed yet, Judy. Sorry to hear must be so frustrating. And you've been off work all that time?

[Lion]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Here you go Leo, not sure a pop song is your thing? Again, happy birthday to you and Lisa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxMvYwiX1IA

Wes, Thank you...very peaceful and a beautiful song, again Thank you!!!

[Lion]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Hiya Leo!! Happy belated bday! Hope it was wonderful

My little one sure DOES melt my heart. She's just magnificent. I'm in love with her!

Yes, they do really change your life and priorities...we have one grown son(will be turning 30 this year)and I really do believe that my finest moments was being his Dad. I was a stay at home Dad(due to being on disability due to RA)and had the fortune of raising him. From seeing him off to school, making his lunch and being their for him when he would come home in the afternoon. I will always remember with the picture embedded in my mind of seeing his Mom, Pam, holding him in the hospital as a newborn!!!

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lion

Wes, Thank you...very peaceful and a beautiful song, again Thank you!!!

[Lion]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Karis, I bet she does.


Well, had my fracture clinic appt today & didnt get the best news. The orthopaedic surgeon said that my ligament tear is still not healed & was able to bend my left thumb away from hand by about 30%.. He said that at this stage he wanted to try a fibreglass cast for 6 wks! I almost would have just had the surgery then I would know that in those 6 weeks I would be healing. I thought I was healing these last 4 mths! I'm frustrated. He wants to see if a better fit cast would heal it. Then, if in 6 weeks it still hasn't healed, then I'm having surgery. I wont be wearing any watches for a while.



** sorry for the typos, not that easy to type. Lesson learned, I should have done my darn manicure yesterday !

Yikes...Judy, I feel bad for you and there is nothing I can do to cheer you up. Hang in there and maybe one day you will look back at this episode as a road bump in your life!!!

Take care.....Leo

PS. could you wear your watch on your right wrist and hold off on looking for a bracelet and such???