Ever get the impression that Mary Whitehouse was right about the way society was going? How anyone could allow their child to be put on display like that is beyond my understanding... getting to feel a little "Maryish"
I think I prefer to know that other people care rather than rely on asking a fictional character for help ... but if someone finds comfort in their beliefs why deride that belief? We get through this world the best way we can.
some may be here because that is what is most difficult for them in the real world ... not everyone is comfortable opening themselves up to people ..even on here .. some sit and read for ages before joining in .. then find the forums somewhat intimidating.
Yes it was an option but the kids wanted to scuba and Kas was more convenient .. I did a lot of research for that holiday .. TripAdvisor is great for reviews and tips .. Next time I will visit the Dardanelles to see where my grandfather landed on the beach with the Lancashire Fusiliers (six VC's before breakfast) .. and I want to spend more time along the coast from Istanbul down to Kas .. so much to see there and such a beautiful country and the people were great .. once they knew there was no chance in hell of me buying a carpet!
No I stayed in a little hotel in Kas ... my daughter's friend stayed there though ... the most exotic place I stayed was the cave hotel in Goreme it was full of beautiful kilims and the whole place was a little bit magic especially when there was the most fantastic electrical storm one night that illuminated the whole valley, I was up on the roof with some lovely people from Alaska and sharing my baklava with them as they told me how they cringed at Sarah Palin!!
I fell in love with Istanbul until I saw Cappadocia and when I reached Kas on the Mediterranean coast I knew I just loved all of Turkey. Rich in history and with astounding architecture, there just isn't enough time to see it all on one holiday. I'll be back.
That was a holiday to stimulate the mind and the senses but for pure relaxation ...
Rarotonga in the Cook Islands is laid back to the point of horizontal, beautiful lagoon, white sand beaches, crystal waters with colourful tropical fish swimming round you, friendly locals and warm weather ... just heaven on earth .. oh yes and having a son and his family living there is a definite bonus ... holidays with my mokopuna
Got here to 18C and that was a relief after the cold weather in Wgtn .. the snow made me miss the international connection and added another day to the journey but met some nice people on the way over .. strange how open people are when they think they will never meet you again
He obviously has no idea of other people's feelings and no matter how often people tell him to stop he continues because he is some sort of drama queen who craves attention ... I sympathise with you because I know just how difficult it was when my father died and I was looking after my mother and being strong for her meant I had to bury my own pain. Having to cope with all that and this constant cruel and insensitive saga playing out publicly must be hurtful and depressing. KIA KAHA and try to ignore all this and concentrate on making yourself feel better and remember that people can see what is going on and it is not you that they think badly of.
If you are so insecure you should not get involved ... but remember nothing is guaranteed in this world and even couples of similar ages split ... and if you are taking on a much younger man you really do have to have discussed the fact that you are no longer a baby factory ... it would be cruel to get involved if you know he wants children .. but not every man does want that responsibility ..like everything in life it has to be a decision made together if it is to work..
The museum has one of his original reed boats and replicas of all of them and a wonderful lecture theatre ... it is because he understood the link between the islands and South America ... try going onto google and research it a little and talk to me again about it ..
Lerie2010 Forum Posts (869)
Oh that John Key guy just has to play with the big boys 
RE: What are you eating right now?
little snack pre dinnerstrawberries, blueberries and cherries
glass of sav blanc