Welcome Shifters!................... come on in and enjoy your weekend!...... the fountains are up and flowing, the buffets are heavy laden with all sorts of yummies, and the best part is........... it's VIRTURAL calories!
...we are all busy and things will only get busier as the Holidays approach....here, in TDK land, we have a safe haven, a warm and comfy place to rest, relax, vent, or happy-dance................ come tell us about your day/evening!
My depression hit me like a ton of bricks today and I can't stop crying. No worries, no alcohol in the house and nothing else, either. Just me and my tears. Keep good thoughts for me. Signing off for now... might come back later.
Posted 6 months ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
(((((Laniey)))))).......just remember how much you are loved and supported here, and I will say an extra prayer right now for you!.........
how 'bout a funny 'mess-up' to make you smile.............
...... my office pot luck was last Thurs............... we decided to do our 'Thanksgiving' office party early, so no one would be burned-out on Turkey............... anyway, my 'dish' that I had to bring was stuffing.......... easy, right?!................. well, circumstances came about that I didn't make it to the store the night before, and that morning, I had to 'create' a great stuffing with only what was in my pantry........ of course, I had the basics - bread, butter, stock, onion, spices, etc............. but guess what I found too -------------- a whole bunch of dried fruit that I had used the previous Tues. for another dish.............. SO, I threw a bunch of diced dried figs, apricots, almonds and a big pound of browned sausage in, and 'waaala', it was FANTASTIC!.............. people raved about it, wanted the receipe (I tried HARD to remember it).......... but how funny (and lucky) for me!.................... could have been a real tragedy, but it all tasted great! ................ *whew*
Afternoon AV and JBBM.
AV, lol love how the *thrown together* recipes are usually the best ones :)
Posted 6 months ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
Thanks AV, still numb on my brother but guess that is to be expected. I hope to be on tonight and see more people then too.
Posted 6 months ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
Deb, I don't know if this will help, and I'm like a bumbling bull when it comes to sentimental things, but I remember when my Dad died (13 yrs ago now)...... I was a zombie for about a week......... then I went into get it done mode....... then I went through so many emotions - sadness, depression, anger, helplessness, loss............. it really made me think a lot about life, death, what comes after, thankfulness, my future, and so many much more....... like I said to Laniey........... you are so loved and supported here, I send all the prayers and white lights that I can coming your way!..............((((huggs)))))
Thanks, AV, and welcome home, Deb.
You know, I was opposite. When mom and dad were dying and when my sister died unexpectedly, I was in complete "do" mode. Had to be as everyone else was useless. I'm a doer and fall apart later kinda gal. Except when Steve died and my sisters got me through. Though I did his funeral (both of them!) and everyone was completely amazed at how great I did.
Went to the cemetery today. Missing the ones who are gone. Missing all the "what once was" with them, people in my past and the one in present. I don't think I am meant to be happy. I just can't get anything right anymore. I still don't know about my clearance, I can't sleep due to extreme worry and when I do sleep or am trying to fall asleep I hallucinate from not enough sleep (I keep hearing things in my head - no, not voices!, banging). I called for my Jetta last night.
I am p.o.d at the folks who left here and went to FB. I miss them and the way TDK used to be (and I dearly love all of you who are still here!)
Anyway, I'm at the end of the rope and the knot feels like it's getting smaller and smaller and harder to hold onto.
Anyway. I've ordered dinner from Outback. Found a gift card someone gave me (hope it's still good!). Till later.
Posted 6 months ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
I am SO happy that our Deb is home!!! Deb, you have been in my prayers.
JBBM, I know who you are and you can be tough. We all make our lives, our present and our future. Of course we are colored by our past but we cannot change that. Your family would want for you to be happy and you must work to realize that so many are far worse. That's not meant as a platitude but maybe as a way to put things into perspective.
Well, for me - I have been on my feet pretty much solid for three days now and my broken ankle is definitely letting me know. So tonight is leftover pizza, a movie and probably early nite-nite to read.
But of course.... I always have time for a martini!!
Posted 6 months ago by WillowandWindismom #
Hi AV, JBBM and Deb. {{{hugs}}} Quiet day here - accomplished a bit more than the usual Saturday stuff, which is about time. I've lacked drive and ambition for so long the little extra stuff I get done is a big deal! Now there's a low fire going in the woodburner and Leela is front and center. I think she likes staring into the flames as much as me!
AV, don't you just love it when those "I just threw stuff together" meals goes over great?
Posted 6 months ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
Hi WWM! *passes martini* I got sidetracked with that last post - Comet wanted to see what I was having for dinner. Just some leftover rice, to which I added cheese, turkey and gravy. He wanted the gravy dish so I had to take care of the dishes before I could finish posting.
Posted 6 months ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
You guys are great, thanks for all the WB's and comments. I keep feeling guilty because I honestly haven't cried since my Mom's death two years ago. I know she isn't dealing with the medical issues she was having problems with and though all of us dearly miss her, she is in a kinder place. My brother would have been a vegetative state if he had not died, which wold not have been good for him nor anyone else, plus he has wanted to be with my Mom since she went and now he is. So I did what the rest of them were having problems with and guided them thru some of the hard parts. Bought beautiful urns for my brother so both his oldest daughter and my Dad could have him near still.
Posted 6 months ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
Dang I meant to have all my Christmas cards sent out by this past week, will work on them this weekend. Headed to bed now to take a nap before going in tonight, it will be a four day week for me thank goodness.
Posted 6 months ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
Christmas? It's that time already? Wasn't I just drinking a lemonade poolside? I love Christmas but Dad died smack in between Christmas and New Years so the emotions kinda flip-flop. I think I appreciate Christmas even more now, not only because Dad would have wanted it, but for Mom. We're down 2 people at the Thanksgiving table - Aunt M. and BIL's dad.
Hi BB! *waiving across the Delaware*
Posted 6 months ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
Abby, you cutie-pie! Abby is the Princess and Cuddles is the Queen, right? Leela sends friendly hisses from her fireplace lounge spot.
Posted 6 months ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
I too have been thinking about getting started on my cards. :) Especially the oversea ones. I usually enjoy doing cards on Thanksgiving day or the day after. Last night I heard a couple of Christmas songs on the TV channel, where you can view the schedule of what shows are on? Watching L. Welk now and they even played a song or two. Hum....
*waves back at Joan* :) Yes, hard to believe Christmas is SO close already. They had "Elf" on TV the other night.. LOL. Sorry for your sadness Joan with the death of you dad. My dad died right between my BD and my daughter's BD. :( Sorry for two less people at your Thanksgiving table too. :(
Joan, does your wood burner have a glass front so one can see the flames?
Elf is hysterical! Yes, the woodburner has a glass door, it' wonderful! For years we had an old potbelly stove so when it was time to replace that we were set on getting one with a glass door.
I watch a lot of public tv these days too, channel 13. We also have antenna tv, which has reruns from the 60s & 70s. The Monkees was on earlier followed by The Partridge Family. Adam 12 is on now, followed by Dragnet. I love Joe Friday!
Posted 6 months ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
HUGG jetta.....hope ur better! that's the best way...sometimes i feel like $#!* too. i get depression jags at times, and the best way is to sleep it off n cry it off. crying is actually a natural line of defense for the body, so unlike with booze, crying helps cleanse ur body in a way.
HUGG deb, welcome back!
oh, god. i grew up with larry welk too, but memories weren't so happy. my grandfather used to LOVE him, and would then recount to us about the castmember's personal lives. i will say, it is a better show than say jersey shore, or the rest of the incredible amount of crap out there, but there was also something hokey to it for me, my mum and my dad. but i'm definately with joanne on her list...and i love public television nonetheless. i'm not realy into elf though. i like to watch babes in toyland with ray bolger. let's just say i enjoyed how he looked in there. :)
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