1 sleep...think I got it pretty well licked! And but for the heartbreak of saying goodbye to our precious girl, I have this weird sense of calm... Will be pulling into Whitehorse early evening Monday...and then we will be home
Just read that they are anticipating this to be a very bad flood along the Red River because of the heavy fall rains that saturated the river valley.... So just want to let those from Manitoba that I really hope that you are all able to stay safe and property damage is at the minimum or better yet, none! The loss of soil nutrients off of fertile farm land and the loss of property and spirit...very concerning. Wish they would be able to really address and fix this annual problem. Anyway, thoughts are with you all...take care
Hell yah! In 4 days I am beginning the 1600 mile trip to relocate. My entire household, but for a few of mine and my son's bare necessities are all ready there. It all started about 8 months ago and there have been several long visits and we want to be together - simple- so I got a job there and a place to live and have chosen to move. It is hard leaving some family behind, but it is what I need to do. There are no guarantees for us as a couple, but we are so willing to take a chance and try; we owe to ourselves.
Personally, I really don't think that age/numbers have anything to do with attraction/commonality/compatibility etc. Glen is 7 years older than me and the difference is a non issue. We joke about it now and again but it doesn't come into play regarding our relationship in any way. We just compliment each other and I guess our different ages do the same... And...it is never too late and one is never too old to be in a healthy, loving relationship.
All is fair to middling - so much to do before Friday and am beginning to think I am in some sort of reality spoof - crap keeps getting thrown directly in my path...but digging through and getting there! and in not too many sleeps will be where we belong
Well aren't you the young charmer I only have one with reddish hair - but hey all have the personality! Especially my oldest "Erin" - she is a challenge to say the least (for everyone)!
Now that would be good for a giggle - poor thing. One can manage to walk around today - getting very sloppy, but they say the hiways aren't so great yet. Did you get the bunny on video?
It rained all night last night, all day today and more coming with snowstorm from the west. Walking is treacherous to say the least - have to find snow to grip on - or crawl. The streets and highways are like skating rinks - absolutely insane! If the snow hits, we are screwed.
My "birth" maternal grandmother was a Rutley from Ireland - they have traced back well into the 1700's - however very little contact with them. Do know that us girls tend to be opinionated,stubborn, vivacious, are quick to laugh, have more red hair than not and can party hard! (to name a few of our "Irish" characteristics, we are told) I decided that perhaps I should not shoot Whiskey - cuz it does bring out the Irish in me! My other great gramma was a Morty, from ? in Ireland - they came to a "Pennsylvania Dutch" settlement in the Eastern States and then up to Canada. My sis and I have great plans to visit Ireland and our other root country - Scotland...someday
Well, considering the several areas you have expertise and interest - I seriously suggest you consider the west coast and the place I am relocating to - the Yukon. Huge tourism industry coming up=jobs. There is a film industry established there and the art venues are incredible. Massive amount of construction and from what I have seen, read and heard, there is a shortage of skilled labour who is willing to commit! And, it (Yukon Territory) is breathtakingly beautiful - check it out!
Good one Couldn't agree more...so much BS going on - I have mentioned and seriously considering a "text" book - the theory and practical use of common sense - I mean why the hell not. In certain university classes I learned - The sunshine theory, solution based theory - all in "counselling", and policy and procedures of the social service "industry". Through it all, the very basic practice of COMMON SENSE has been lost and "service providers" and the "powers the be" have lost the ability to just effing think! Our responsibility to parent effectively and to raise responsible and respectful members of society was sent along on the same journey with common sense...and it could go on and on.
Well K, you're gonna beat me there - not leaving Sask until Friday....we must learn to communicate better You'd think we were male! I expect to be on the Alaska Highway by next Sunday! Think we will stay at Fort St. John and Watson Lake??? Just takin er easy and won't do mountains at night. I emailed info.... But, have a blast on the road with B...stay the hell outa trouble!
Well, I know we can let stressors kill us or make us stronger! We are very fortunate in Canada with our health care, I only hope that, with the economic downshift that is here, it too doesn't go to hell the henbasket as well. I just have the feeling that the whole lets make sickness a money making business is going to be to strong of a pull for economically challenged governments!
Anyhooo! Welcome home Kiss and a huge Canadian welcome to your hubby!
We have shared space (his) for longish visits, but we both agreed that we wanted our own spaces for now. I will only live down the road and I am sure we will spend alot of time at each other's places, but, for us now, we choose to walk small steps together and slow it down. We are able to do that now that I am relocating...kinda like we are going "go steady" It is what we need...each to their own, right?
Clear as effing mud wasn't that! It made sense to me when I posted it... I know what I am trying to say...communicating it at this time is not easy....
Hmmm, I agree with Curvy...it all depends. And to be quite honest , I will admit, that there are times that I do not know what I want per se, I just know that I need something...in the short term. But, for the long term, the whole of it all, I know what I want! And that's got nothing to do with anyone but me really
The load went good - funny when you are doing something like this, even when it is what you really want - it becomes so surreal and "stuff"! But it all went good! Weird how when our things are cubed together and removed from us "in mass" - for a short time, the sense of self is altered. (hmmmm. thesis topic?)
But, cried my eyes out (can be a good thing) - ate, talked to my man and regrouped. Slept like a dead log.... and today is a new day! And now we camp
** 1007 uses for the common "ice cooler" < think we could have a winner here!
I really don't know the correct words of the blessing I was thinking of, and it really doesn't matter - cuz I think generally we all wish goodness for all! So, to all, have a wonderful day, be happy, be sprite, just believe it will be all right! Think most of us have some "green" blood or more in us! I have fairly strong and close Irish roots, kinda thinks that could be where the tough and the sass comes from - hey KIM?
Special med. appt. for Kim's Mum today!!! Fantastic day for good news Mrs. H!!! Blessings to you and yours....
12 days and we pull out of PA!! Mover just called...will be here an hour earlier if "that is okay?" Why the hell not! Just went to Smitty's for a piece of Lemon Meringue Pie - will miss that! Went to Canadian Tire - wanted to buy a pink Jeep front tag...the kiddo gave me weird look so... I won't push it! He's wishing we could just load a Hercules and fly on out now! Stress is kinda getting to us I think. <frozen permagrin! So worried about stuff getting there okay and then my G-ma reminded me that "some of that stuff made is across the ocean in 1914 and back in "39 and '44 - by train to and from Flon Flon!" NO PRESSURE!!!
Kiss...I truly hope that the upcoming re-relocation is surrounded by positive! Yikes woman! moving again? Blessings for a safe move home and all the best getting you and your man through what can be a stressful situation..
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