druidess6308 Forum Posts (13,695)

RE: How u can blame your partner?

No. Talking to our girlfriends is what gives us the patience to deal with men like this when we love them.

RE: Why are we alone

Thank you.

RE: Why are we alone

I'm just not willing to settle for less than true love, and I'm patient enough to wait for him.

RE: Why are we alone

Robert, she's lucky to have you then. Yes, that would be the only reason I'd want to get married again, honestly. For the legal protection it offers in the face of illness and death. I've learned how important that can be.

RE: Why are we alone

I know the feeling, Kizzy.

Patience. It's a virtue worth developing, because love can't be rushed or forced.

RE: Why are we alone

Agreed, Kajun.

What I've learned...

Got me on the giant tweezers. Maybe somebody else on here can help us understand what they are when they're done laughing at us.

Yes, I have a garage full of tools, but there are some that I have no clue what they are either. Most I can identify, though. Doesn't mean I know how to use them. But the drills, I actually bought. I own a regular one and a cordless one now, and have quite a collection of bits for them, too. A girlfriend of mine taught me how to use one about 5 years ago.

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Oh, I know the basics, like how to check and add fluids. I even learned how to put air in my tires a few years ago. And before anyone thinks I'm a total ditz, this was something I just couldn't get right. Air hissed all around, but did not get into the tire. Finally a very kind and patient stranger watched me, figured out what I was doing wrong, and taught me how to do it right. But I could gap the sparkplugs on my 1963 Chrysler Newport.

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Also commonly known as a sawzall. It's a tool I have in my garage with blades that can somehow be changed for either wood or metal, and it appears to do a good job of sawing through things. You hold it, and the skinny saw blade sticks out of it at the other end. Great for cutting through stubborn screws or trimming bush branches. I know that a buddy of mine who has borrowed it is going to repay me by teaching me how to use it if he ever wants to borrow it again.

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I've learned that's what a funnel is for, Goddess.

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Excellent post, PolarB. Thank you for sharing this. And yes, the teen years are such a challenge, aren't they? I'm loving this time in their life, but it's hard to see them hurt.

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Yes, I know what you mean about parenthood teaching you patience. And just when I thought I'd learned it pretty well, I discovered that having a terminally ill, and then invalid, husband teaches you even more patience. I have learned that I can be more patient than I ever thought possible years ago. Parenthood and love are the two greatest teachers of all.

And I'm with you on the tools! I can use the non-power ones, and a drill, but that's all. This year I've decided I'm going to learn how to use the reticulating saw. I have a bush that needs to be trimmed back, and I know of no manual tool that I can do it with successfully.

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Yep. I have the additional problem of two young men who can do a lot to help me, but can only get to the second step on a ladder. I got something hung on my house finally by going up as high as I could since even their height didn't make up for that extra step. Still not as high as I wanted it, but at least it got hung high enough. Eventually, I'm going to have to suck it up and get up to clean my chandelier. I dread it, but it's got to get done.

RE: Is it polite?

Usually even if you elope, it's planned by both parties in the couple. I'd suggest you tell her a bit sooner than one day ahead of time.

RE: How u can blame your partner?

True, and that's what girlfriends are for...and true ones don't judge or gossip, just lend their ear and support, and advice when it's needed.

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I've learned that love is not only blind, it's tone deaf. Any man who hears me sing and thinks I do it well must truly love me.

I learned last night that if one loves enough, and is patient enough, and willing to let someone who is skittish set the pace, dreams really can come true. Slowly, ever so slowly, but they can.

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Awesome one, GF!!!

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Ah yes, but they cost money. Friends work cheap...just beer. One just has to be patient enough to wait for them to be able to do things.

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Don't I do that by driving?

I do know that I have to rotate the tires...I just forget to do it.

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Agreed, Bestat. Tater definitely has a way of expressing himself. Loved that one.

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Awesome!!!! Shoot, I need someone who can teach me this stuff. I need my kitchen and bathrooms remodeled too. You go, LF!!!!

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Cool!

And yes, I've learned that life goes on after losing the one you love so much. And that it's possible to love again. I've learned that I'm strong enough to face what I went through again, and know that it will hurt again, but I'll survive. I just know that I hope the next time I have more years with him first.

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I already know the ladder part. My hat is off to you for being able to get up there to clean them yourself. I can't go higher than the third step on one.

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Amazing what parenthood teaches you, isn't it? And the things you find you can do for your children. It's a wonderful blessing.

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Hi, Cuspy!!! Yes, what you say of "Companies" is very true. They need to care more for the welfare of our planet and of their employees. Many companies are now developing a soul, and it's nice to see that change. They're learning that if they do care about their employees, they have happier employees, and happier employees are more productive employees. Good one.

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I hear you on that one. It's hard to know the truth in any online relationship. I've had my struggles there, too...so now, I look closer to home. Much closer to home.

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So true, Woody.

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Very good lessons, Kajun. I love the lighter ones thrown in, too. Beautiful.