Chit Chat in VOLTVILLE Thread #2 :)

[SandySu]

I agree with everything you said. I just hope it's enough and I don't screw up.

Terry, just be yourself. Rave likes you as you are. She had fun with you when you visited. Why would that not continue?

I know how you feel, because I've been in mental places like that, too. Take advice from a drunk that passed me on a street in NYC, who said to the world in general, "Don't worry. It'll all blow over." This trouble you're having buying the house is just something you have to get through, and it'll all blow over at some point. You CAN get through this! It WILL all come together someday. It's a PITA, but lots of things in life are, and this move is something worth working hard for, isn't it? When you're all moved in and settled, ask yourself, "Was it worth it?"

 

[tmcase]

I know I'm in no position to say anything but it sounds as though your timing is off.

When you want to hear from someone, just phone the weather channel and your phone call will come through.

When you want to go out for that beer, crack a fake one or whatever you have on hand and BF will show right up.

You're just getting ahead of what life is feeding you.

Patience isn't something that you're blessed with so deal with it in a different way.

Oh, once you finally get that truck on down the road, you'll end up being my neighbor as well (that's something be terrified about - although it doesn't bother Rave that much )

So what I'm hearing is that I'm speeding up the future by the way I think and the things I do to get things done. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[BWhare]

So what I'm hearing is that I'm speeding up the future by the way I think and the things I do to get things done. Nothing wrong with that.

I'm just thinking that you're too concerned with the future - it'll happen when it happens. Wait for it before you begin to feel distressed about what hasn't happened yet.

Life has too many things waiting to happen without trying to get ahead of it.

And no, I'm not trying to be a pain....

 

[tmcase]

I'm just thinking that you're too concerned with the future - it'll happen when it happens. Wait for it before you begin to feel distressed about what hasn't happened yet.

Life has too many things waiting to happen without trying to get ahead of it.

And no, I'm not trying to be a pain....

Yes, I do think about the future. It's called thinking ahead. The past is past, nothing you can do about it but the future can be changed if you get up off your .... and do something about it before it happens. It's like what we are all doing with the FDA and ecigs. If we do nothing ecigs will be history. I'm doing the same thing with this mortgage. My impatience has motivated me to push these people to get things moving. They're still moving too slow but we would be farther behind if I hadn't. Hoosiers are slow moving people except when they are driving. I also think ahead to plan for the worst. I don't like being surprised or unprepared. You may call that neg thinking but I call it planning ahead.

I know you're not trying to be a pain, just trying to help.

 

[Uncle]

Just As An FYI:

When I was in high school, I had to fight my guidance counselor for his final okay of the classes I chose. I picked auto shop as an elective, the man actually said to me, but you are a girl, we've never had girls in auto shop! I battled it out and won, there was absolutely no reason he could keep me out, but I was breaking new ground. One of my friends decided auto shop was a good idea as well and when she had her appointment, she also convinced her counselor. The instructor was not pleased, he made a big deal out of it, keeping the lights on during films, making sure our chairs were spread more than arms distance from any of the guys. He was always very condescending to us. This was classroom only, no actual shop work for the first class, but I got a lot out of it. I just wanted to learn how my car worked, and I did. The next year lots more girls signed up. That was early 70's, my how times have changed! (Raspberry to Mr. Zasadny and Mr. Benjamin!)

WOW ! ! ! I did the same thing in the early 70's in HS, but it was to get into the "Home Economics Class" . . . Long story short - Given that I had to take another class (since that was the time I came out of the closet and I was not allowed to take Phys Ed any longer with the rest of the boys), I asked to be allowed to register for the class . . . After much "discussion" and for a number of other legal reasons the School administration and counselors had to finally open up the registration to "boys" . . . The class was called "Bachelor Science" and the "home Ec" teacher was GREAT ! ! ! . . . The funnest thing was that after it got around the school that there was going to be this class, a majority of the Football Team signed up thinking that it would be a good way to be closer to the girls and get some free food . . . Little did they know that none of the girls were allowed to attend that particular class and they had to learn how to properly plan a meal and cook it from scratch - then clean up after themselves; sew - besides learning how to sew on a button/ darn socks - they actually had to make a item of clothing from a pattern too; wash & iron clothes, and other general "House Hold" cores . . .

 

[SandySu]

Yes, I do think about the future. It's called thinking ahead. The past is past, nothing you can do about it but the future can be changed if you get up off your .... and do something about it before it happens. It's like what we are all doing with the FDA and ecigs. If we do nothing ecigs will be history. I'm doing the same thing with this mortgage. My impatience has motivated me to push these people to get things moving. They're still moving too slow but we would be farther behind if I hadn't. Hoosiers are slow moving people except when they are driving. I also think ahead to plan for the worst. I don't like being surprised or unprepared. You may call that neg thinking but I call it planning ahead.

I know you're not trying to be a pain, just trying to help.

I think planning is a good thing, and it's necessary for so many things, especially a big move like you are undertaking, Terry. But fretting over things you can't do anything about is negative. Thinking ahead about what can go wrong is sensible so you are prepared, but worrying doesn't make things better. I think that's what BWhare was trying to say.

 

[celticluvr]

They Are Coming Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



My MVPs are in Birmingham!!!! I just know I'm not going to get any sleep tonight!

 

[SandySu]

Oh, yes. And I've got a problem, too. I'd rather spend time trying to help you, Terry, than take care of business here with Corky's portrait. I'm procrastinating. I have to give myself a good kick in the .... and stop making up things I have to do instead of what I should be doing. Now, if only I could find half of Lizzie's motivation to get things done ...

 

[celticluvr]

{{{Terry}}} I won't tell you to have patience because I have none myself, but I will tell you that good thing come to those who wait. And as long as you have been waiting for this, there are some very good things in store for you.

 

[tmcase]

Oh, yes. And I've got a problem, too. I'd rather spend time trying to help you, Terry, than take care of business here with Corky's portrait. I'm procrastinating. I have to give myself a good kick in the .... and stop making up things I have to do instead of what I should be doing. Now, if only I could find half of Lizzie's motivation to get things done ...

I wish I could help you Sandy. I'll shut up so you can work on Corky.

Yes, I'm a worry wort. It's in my blood (mom's side) and can't do anything about it. I tried shutting down and that worked for awhile but then BF came over and it all went to hell.

 

[tmcase]

{{{Terry}}} I won't tell you to have patience because I have none myself, but I will tell you that good thing come to those who wait. And as long as you have been waiting for this, there are some very good things in store for you.

Thanks celti, I know that is true. I have learned to fight for what I want not wait for it. It's hard to undo what you've believed in all your life. I was probably fighting when the patience was handed out.

I need to go back into shutdown mode. Goodnight everyone and thanks for trying to help.

Edit: You're gonna love your MVP. Congrats.

 

[SandySu]

Terry, don't stop posting on my account. I have to take care of this from my end. No one can do it for me. However, I will post a photo of the portrait tomorrow morning, and then everyone can help me perfect it. Sorry, 0mg. I know that will bore you, but just this once, pleeeease? I know I have to make stuff darker. Lots to do yet that I can still see for myself. And while I work on it in a frenzy tomorrow, I also have to make baked potato salad for the party. That'll be easy, but it'll take time away from Corky. So now, I'll say good night with no sunset photo this evening. Gotta work on Corky ... Gotta work on Corky ... Gotta work on Corky ...

 

[tmcase]

Terry, don't stop posting on my account. I have to take care of this from my end. No one can do it for me.

If I stop posting for awhile it won't be because of anything you said. Taking a forum break is necessary when I shutdown, shutdown my emotions, withdraw. It takes all my focus and concentration sort of like meditating which I can't do. It's something I've been working on for years and haven't perfected yet but it helps me to de-stress. It's better than getting drunk every day. That's what I'm doing when I disappear for awhile.

Good luck with Corky but if it's that hard to get back to it, I'd wait. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Tritium]

Trit, I like feta cheese. I had it in Turkey, and it was very good there. What I loved was eating simit with feta cheese. Do you have anything like simit in Greece? See Simit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia where they give its name in Greek, too. They have lots of foreign food here in the US, but I've never seen simit for sale here. Weird, huh?

I learned it was called simit, even though I was in Izmir. I never heard the other name used, though maybe it was, and I just didn't know what people were talking about. And the kind I had was with sesame seeds on it, not with any other seeds.

The closest thing here is a soft pretzel, though that has salt on it instead of sesame seeds, and it's not in a ring.

Yes there we have it all over Greece and it's very popular. Infact the ciy i live in is famous for it.

Terry!! I feel you, and yes it's very frustrating but you are one of the lucky ones in the world who has a house. Hope you get it fast.


Good morning everyone Finally some clouds and wind.

 

[Renolizzie]

Good morning, Voltmaniacs -

Terry - Hang in there kid.

I have a house to clean and groceries to shop for.

Have a great day!

 

[rave]

I was going to say that but didn't want to burst her bubble. I have one coming but haven't tried it yet but all I've heard is excellent reviews. A certain someone has tried mine and loved it so much she had to get one for herself. Who do we know with no vape self control? I'm as excited to try it as I am getting my dream house.

As I've been using mine, I'm liking it more and more. It's excellent!! Now ... how the heck am I gonna stick to saying that I'll only have just one? For now, I'm holding to that, but only until the price drops a skosh.

Everybody I know has more than one. Damn!

Not me!! YET!

I hear ya, Celt. I've been having insomnia for the last week or so. Last night I finally fell asleep, then I woke up. I thought it was 3am but it was only 11:30. I needed some ibuprofen. Oh yeah, I way over did the tumbleweed removal yesterday.

Good morning, Voltpeeps.

It is 39 degrees out there. Brrrr!

Should warm back up in a couple of days. Plus, it should be in the 60's for the high today. You can tell the colder weather is on its way! Winter will be here before we know it.

I don't want to hear such evil talk!!

Sorry that you're having insomnia.

E-cigs have become too complicated and have too many problems. I think that vaping is being ruined.

Good afternoon, Peeps.

Oh, heck no! The fun stuff is just begininning!!

Good morning, Voltpeeps,

Evie, I'm so glad your doctor's appointment went well.

I'm not a racist person. Just never have been. I think I really understand what it is to be singled out based on outside appearances and it hurts. As a female, I have been treated very badly by some people. In Texas two guys laughed and laughed because I knew what was wrong with my Camaro. As I walked out they were still laughing. I got in my car they were still laughing. As I drove away, they were still laughing. I went somewhere else and guess what? I was right about what was wrong with my car.

When I was young, I was told girls don't do woodshop. The teacher said I wouldn't like it. I joined the class anyway. The teacher made sure I didn't like woodshop. I finally quit.

Then there's the fear and harassment that comes with being a girl.

My point being, I don't think people should be sorted by outside appearances and I think the idea that race and/or sex makes you a certain way is silly. I certainly am glad that society has changed quite a bit. It is definitely getting better about shoving people into little boxes based on outward appearances. At least, I think it is.

Well said!!

Hi gang, happy whatever day it is, lol!

Evie, I'm glad to hear that you got good results from your tests and hope you continue on from here with good reports.

Awsum, also hoping you will get a good report!

Lizzie, I'm proud of you that you realized your own potential early, lots of people fold up when they are laughed at, it's a shame. Sticking to your guns is the only way that change happens.

When I was in high school, I had to fight my guidance counselor for his final okay of the classes I chose. I picked auto shop as an elective, the man actually said to me, but you are a girl, we've never had girls in auto shop! I battled it out and won, there was absolutely no reason he could keep me out, but I was breaking new ground. One of my friends decided auto shop was a good idea as well and when she had her appointment, she also convinced her counselor. The instructor was not pleased, he made a big deal out of it, keeping the lights on during films, making sure our chairs were spread more than arms distance from any of the guys. He was always very condescending to us. This was classroom only, no actual shop work for the first class, but I got a lot out of it. I just wanted to learn how my car worked, and I did. The next year lots more girls signed up. That was early 70's, my how times have changed! (Raspberry to Mr. Zasadny and Mr. Benjamin!)

Have a great day kids!

Kudos to you! Wish I'd thought to do that. But, that was back in the day when women were expected to get married and pop babies. Working on cars was men's work. In fact, only the male children in my family were encouraged to go to college. My two sisters are I were discouraged. When I inquired about a career as a vet, I was scoffed at by my male veterinarian. He said that there were only a limited number of seats available in the colleges for vet students. They were unlikely to give those seats to females. Discouraged, I looked into being a forest ranger. The US Forestry Service sent me a letter saying that, while they allow women to apply, I had to understand that I'd be training in the field with about 700 men. They didn't think that was wise because I couldn't be protected. Wish I'd fought back against such discrimination, but it just wasn't done in those days.

Sandy, I think drawing for money would put a lot of pressure on me and would make it more like work than fun. I've also taken a vacation from drawing only because I was pushing myself too hard and it was becoming not so fun. I want to start again when I get moved but only when I feel like it not because I feel like I have to. You'll probably start feeling like drawing again when the pressure is off.

Agreed. Art can't be forced. Although, I imagine a lot of folks do it. It still won't be as good as it can be when it comes from inspiration.

I hope that someday I'll be as good a friend and inspiration to Rave as she has been for me. It'll take some doing though...I'm so far in debt. I've been hanging by a thread and she's been that thread.

You don't owe me a thing, Terry. You're a true friend, and those are a rarity. I'm here for you, and I don't say that lightly. Let's just get through this so that you can relax and breathe easily. Fresh Indiana country air! Welllll, until manure spreading season.

I agree with everything you said. I just hope it's enough and I don't screw up.

Screw up? No worries, Terry. Nothing's gonna happen that can't be undone. I'm no fair weather friend.

Terry, just be yourself. Rave likes you as you are. She had fun with you when you visited. Why would that not continue?

I know how you feel, because I've been in mental places like that, too. Take advice from a drunk that passed me on a street in NYC, who said to the world in general, "Don't worry. It'll all blow over." This trouble you're having buying the house is just something you have to get through, and it'll all blow over at some point. You CAN get through this! It WILL all come together someday. It's a PITA, but lots of things in life are, and this move is something worth working hard for, isn't it? When you're all moved in and settled, ask yourself, "Was it worth it?"

Amen!!

They Are Coming Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



My MVPs are in Birmingham!!!! I just know I'm not going to get any sleep tonight!

You're gonna love 'em, Celti!

Evie - Congratulations on your great doctor visit.

Awsum - Sounds good on your doctor visit so far too.

 

[Tritium]

Hey rave
How YOU doin??

All good?

 

[Tritium]

Terry!!
You might need some motivation to keep going!
Check this out:
motivation 1
motivation 2 this is the original but the sound is de synchronized in time.

Enjoy
You always have to remember: There are many worst things in the world happening right now than what's happening to us, so all is good

 

[rave]

Hey rave
How YOU doin??

All good?

I'm okay. Yeah - I know I've been MIA. It happens sometimes. Not to worry.

It's weird: Although I never get sick because my autoimmune system is in chronic overdrive because of the MS, an odd thing happens sometimes. My son has been fighting back a bug for a long time. It's a mean one. Last week, I couldn't seem to get warm even though it was in the eighties outside. But, I didn't have a fever. And all this week, I can't seem to stop sleeping when I don't normally nap during the day. Can't help but wonder if my immune system is working so hard to fight that bug that I've been nearly comatose even though I've had none of his symptoms other than a headache. Haven't been able to get a derned thing done.

 

[rave]

Terry!!
You might need some motivation to keep going!
Check this out:
motivation 1
motivation 2 this is the original but the sound is de synchronized in time.

Enjoy
You always have to remember: There are many worst things in the world happening right now than what's happening to us, so all is good

8-o This is why women generally outlive men. Just sayin'.