Iluvthearmy

[salemgold]

You know my mom raised 3 girls by herself back when that was unheard of. She never re married until we were all grown and gone. She said that she would never have exposed 3 daughters to a step dad and I thank her every day for that

She married a wonderful man about 25 years ago. He is 17 years younger than she is but they were made for each other. He takes very good care of her and I am thankful for him too

 

[salemgold]

Mine too. My step mom had me kicked out of their house and couch hopping around friends houses at 14. If you wonder why, it's cause she tried to slap me for mouthing off and I kept batting her hand away. That apparently is a big no no to a female officer who already has a god complex.
Tell your husband thank you very much anyway.

My mom did not have a god complex but I guarantee you that we never mouthed off to her. We feared and respected her too much. She always knew that I smoked but I never smoked a cig in front of her until I was in the hospital and had just given birth to my son. Even then I was very uncomfortable about it. Weird thing is that my son just turned 31 year old ( gawd I still can't wrap my head around that) and he til this day will not smoke a cig in front of hubby or I

 

[Iluvthearmy]

My mom did not have a god complex but I guarantee you that we never mouthed off to her. We feared and respected her too much. She always knew that I smoked but I never smoked a cig in front of her until I was in the hospital and had just given birth to my son. Even then I was very uncomfortable about it. Weird thing is that my son just turned 31 year old ( gawd I still can't wrap my head around that) and he til this day will not smoke a cig in front of hubby or I

the way i was raised until that point, mouthing off was unheard of. But this woman was something special. i was in highschool and rode the bus home. she picked her kids up from school and I was not allowed in the house alone. So I sat in the rain for 3 days and finaly the 3rd day i pulled the door off the hinges and was inside doing homework when that happened. Also this womans ex-husband was shot while on-duty (sheriff) and was put in a wheelchair.she broke his jaw with a pipe wrench during an argument. This is the kind of person i was dealing with. she didn't even let my dad stay for the birth of my son because it was past 10 pm. ok, done with that crap. lol. back to vaping stuff

 

[Iluvthearmy]

Had to add that my mom real mom is and was an incredible parent.

 

[moorea]

Oh moorea! That is terrible! Sad part is that your dad allowed her to treat you that way
Very sad and I am sorry that you had that experience

Oh no need to be sad or sorry. Life is what it is and the bad things only make you stronger. I didn't hang around there long and my Mom and I had a wonderful and close relationship that is still strong to this minute. For the years that it was just me and mom it was all good, it was kind of special the two of us against the world. She married a great guy when I was about 14, i was to old to think of him as Dad but he is nice and my memories of growing up were growing up in a happy home with a happy family. And now as an adult we live happily on the same property and it is kind of cool raising the kids with Grandma and the only person they know as "grandpa" right next store, so it is all good. Kind of like they did it in the olden day. The "it takes a village to raise a family" philosophy.

My father was really a dirt bag without the evil step witch, so that relationship was going any where even if the step witch was nice to me. I really have no feelings about it so many years later.

I leanred along time ago, you can pick your friends but not your family... so my closest friends have become my family! I really only mentioned it because I can relate to AG and I think in todays day and age it is really cool that his wife accepted his daughter as she has. I can't tell you how many dead beat dads I know that moved on to new families. SO AG story was special to me.

 

[5cardstud]

My mom was really cool too. She worked and raised us by herself too. The trouble was she worked at the school I went to so when I got in trouble it was always twice. When ever I showed up if I had been in trouble my damn face would turn red. Then she knew. She also didn't remarry until we were raised.

 

[Glam]

Good evening, AG and your forum troops. Out of sight does not mean out of mind. Have had a busy weekend, but see you have been well taken care of. Some good posts, and some sad posts. I am a step mom and my husband is a step dad. My first husband died of brain cancer, and when I remarried, I was so lucky. My kids love this man. And right after we were married-his first wife died in a car crash so we raised his son from the age of 11. And I am happy to report, there were very few problems. I love the step son like my own and my kids love their step dad (my daughter calls him stepmonster to his face) and he loves them. And I know we are very lucky.....my heart goes out to you who did not find that in your own lives. But sounds like you were able to move on, AG and Moorea. But I know the memories can be hurtful. Why anyone would create hurt in somebody else's life is beyond my comprehension.

Back to lighter conversation, AG. You could not afford to buy your wife a new skirt sooner? How much are the skirts there? In American dollars is that skirt like a truck payment or something? Is that typical of clothing costs there? Or is this a special kind of skirt? I mean I can pick up a skirt at Walmart for under $10....and only $30 at a more upscale place. But they might not have shiny metal thingies hanging from them. Is that what makes this skirt special? Sorry---not much of a fashion expert.

 

[moorea]

My mom is awesome too. After my father was gone she was working three jobs to make ends meet and some how or another still made time to spend with me. I would not change a thing about my childhood. Up until I met my husband my mom has always been my best friend. Now I'm not sure which one is my best friend.

Awesome moms rock!

OK... AG wants to talk about vaping stuff and this thread was started for him. So this my vaping thought for the evening. I love my BP but I sure do wish there was something to indicate the battery was getting low. I hate it when I take a vape and all is good and few mintues later take another and nothing happens. Maybe if the LED dimmed or changed colors as the batteries were getting low.

 

[salemgold]

The OB is supposed to go from blue to red when the battery is getting low but none of the 5 that I have had have done that. I guess that I just got used to it because it really doesn't bother me at all

 

[moorea]

Is that what makes this skirt special? Sorry---not much of a fashion expert.

I think what makes it special is the fact that it is a gift from him!!!

 

[moorea]

The OB is supposed to go from blue to red when the battery is getting low but none of the 5 that I have had have done that. I guess that I just got used to it because it really doesn't bother me at all

My BP the LED is always red, unless I am pushing the button, then it is blue. Even when the batteries are dead the LED is still red, only difference is when the batteries are dead I push the button and nothing happens, but instead of the LED turning red it goes out. It really isn't a big deal, it just bothers me that there is zero warning. It always throws me off a bit when the batteries have died and I get that "nothing happened" hit. If the LED indicated the batteries were getting low before they actually stopped firing the carto, I would change them and wouldn't have that moment of "whats wrong"

No big deal. I still love my BP and can't wait to get my veneered one!

 

[salemgold]

I have a few that just stay red too. Then I have another that just stay blue

 

[Glam]

Going to bed AG--you should be off work and enjoying your day, which I hope is a good one....stay safe.

 

[moorea]

Good night gramva!

 

[Iluvthearmy]

Good evening, AG and your forum troops. Out of sight does not mean out of mind. Have had a busy weekend, but see you have been well taken care of. Some good posts, and some sad posts. I am a step mom and my husband is a step dad. My first husband died of brain cancer, and when I remarried, I was so lucky. My kids love this man. And right after we were married-his first wife died in a car crash so we raised his son from the age of 11. And I am happy to report, there were very few problems. I love the step son like my own and my kids love their step dad (my daughter calls him stepmonster to his face) and he loves them. And I know we are very lucky.....my heart goes out to you who did not find that in your own lives. But sounds like you were able to move on, AG and Moorea. But I know the memories can be hurtful. Why anyone would create hurt in somebody else's life is beyond my comprehension.

Back to lighter conversation, AG. You could not afford to buy your wife a new skirt sooner? How much are the skirts there? In American dollars is that skirt like a truck payment or something? Is that typical of clothing costs there? Or is this a special kind of skirt? I mean I can pick up a skirt at Walmart for under $10....and only $30 at a more upscale place. But they might not have shiny metal thingies hanging from them. Is that what makes this skirt special? Sorry---not much of a fashion expert.

The guy my mom married is cool as hell. he even got me my first e-cig! that dress thing was $80 in Iraq but we had an incredibly tight financial situation going. really it's just the style that makes it special, not something you can buy in the states real easy ya know.

 

[Iluvthearmy]

Yeah gotta talk vaping for a bit. Don't wanna bring the Buzz hammer down on us again lol. mine stays red but I think it looks pretty cool when it's just sitting there.

 

[Modrod.]

I have some Halo Tourque56 (24mg/30ml) and Halo Freedom (24mg/30ml) that I don't care for. I'll have to send them your way so they don't go to waste. I also have a couple packs of 3ohm Boge cartos I don't use anymore either.

 

[Iluvthearmy]

I have some Halo Tourque56 (24mg/30ml) and Halo Freedom (24mg/30ml) that I don't care for. I'll have to send them your way so they don't go to waste. I also have a couple packs of 3ohm Boge cartos I don't use anymore either.

Never tried the freedom, I only knew of the torque because totally wicked repacked it and I used that one all the time. Still one of my top 5 for sure. actually have about 5 ml left of my backup bottle.

 

[Bovinia]

Have a great day AG!

 

[Iluvthearmy]

and as always, you do the same Bovinia!
Ya know I always see you coming, that like count started changing and I thought either you or wharf were catching up again lol.