Shinyitis Support Group

[charlie1465]

I'm still waiting for my TRVPPED Boxxer V2 which has been in transit from Canada since the 19th November and that's the date it left the country... Jeez. I think it must be coming by

It really is a bit too long as I paid quite a lot for postage.... I think I'm going to to contact Albert to find out what's going on.... It should have got here by now. It always takes a long time from Canada but not usually this long

Rant over

 

[Fredman1]

In fact just heard I'm to have a blood test and they are going to send me home until I'm ready for the collection. I'm really happy..... But typical France. I've just been driven for 1 hour in the rush hour from 1 hospital to another just to have a blood test and then get sent home via another ambulance... It's bonkers but hey it's a great country to live in and the health service is second to none.

I love France

Hope that your doing well mate... Did you find out anything with your new security set up?

Fantastic mate. I'm glad you're in such good hands. You deserve to be treated that well bud.
Yeah the security beams is on its way with DHL from SA. That'll over secure this place and frighten off anyone that peeps over this fence.
Actually this whole security set up i'm erecting, is way over kill for NZ thieving standards. The break in crime here is mostly naughtiness and boredom.....petty stuff. Not nearly as we were used to in South Africa.

 

[DeloresRose]

Good morning shinies

Currently in back of ambulance transferring to Nice enjoying the scenery in the beautiful Cote d'Azur.

Sounds like grumpy old lady syndrome and grumpy old man syndrome to me... Don't give up on true love it can and does happen but it is difficult to meet the right person.

Men always outnumber women young or old it's natural selection.

Seriously, I think it becomes difficult to repeat feelings that we had when younger and that we shouldn't expect that to happen.....but above all we mustn't force it. I met my wife after a lot of life under the bridge and my relationship with her is better than anything I ever experienced before. So don't give up guys

Never say never. It’s not likely if I stay here, though. Everyone stays here forever, no fresh prospects, lol.

I love your positivity and I hope you’re doing well today.

@Pigs its sort of like having kids. Everyone with kids seems to think everyone should have them. I did, I wanted them. But I know it’s not for everyone. Better if they’re brought into the world to parents who are really committed because that’s one tough job.

@Ricky Vapes I'm so glad you got the tree situation sorted out. And it looks lovely!

I didn’t do any decorating last year, but this year I’m going to do my best. For mom. She loved Christmas.

 

[charlie1465]

Fantastic mate. I'm glad you're in such good hands. You deserve to be treated that well bud.
Yeah the security beams is on its way with DHL from SA. That'll over secure this place and frighten off anyone that peeps over this fence.
Actually this whole security set up i'm erecting, is way over kill for NZ thieving standards. The break in crime here is mostly naughtiness and boredom.....petty stuff. Not nearly as we were used to in South Africa.

Yes I know from my friends in Durban the sad security situation there with real risk of loss of life over something petty. ....especially around Cape Town and Joburg. My sister in law has just sold their place in fancourt golf resort in George and even there things were getting dangerous. They're now looking in Portugal for their next place... Much safer.

Anyway let's us know what you see on it when it's all set up

 

[charlie1465]

Never say never. It’s not likely if I stay here, though. Everyone stays here forever, no fresh prospects, lol.

I love your positivity and I hope you’re doing well today.

@Pigs its sort of like having kids. Everyone with kids seems to think everyone should have them. I did, I wanted them. But I know it’s not for everyone. Better if they’re brought into the world to parents who are really committed because that’s one tough job.

@Ricky Vapes I'm so glad you got the tree situation sorted out. And it looks lovely!

I didn’t do any decorating last year, but this year I’m going to do my best. For mom. She loved Christmas.

Thanks Delores and I hope you're doing well too

I stay pretty positive most of the time but I do have my bad moments. Mostly about the length of time the whole process takes... Sometimes you just think... I don't want any more needles poked in me

And you never know Delores the perfect man might move in next week

 

[DeloresRose]

My Armageddon order hit Detroit yesterday and departed last night, might get here today, tomorrow at the latest.

No movement on the AR eliquid stuff yet. And I bought some dishes from Macy’s and boy, is that tracking crazy. Original eta was this coming Wednesday, then I got several emails that it was expected Friday. I got those emails Saturday so I knew it was not accurate lol. The green bar that shows progress was almost to delivered, then back at label created, then about halfway. It was like that game where we used to say you’re getting warmer! Oh no, now cooler!

I have more yarn coming this week not that I need that at all, but BF sales, couldn’t resist. I think I’m doing well with the steroids this time, but they did make me even more ‘shoppy’ than usual.

 

[DeloresRose]

Thanks Delores and I hope you're doing well too

I stay pretty positive most of the time but I do have my bad moments. Mostly about the length of time the whole process takes... Sometimes you just think... I don't want any more needles poked in me

And you never know Delores the perfect man might move in next week

Totally understandable. Even aside from the treatments- which sound grueling- just not being home, being in the hospital be hard to take.

 

[Eskie]

Good morning shiners! Only 23 more shopping days until Christmas! See, I found a new excuse.

As for relationship advice, with 3 ex wives I'm not much help and wouldn't listen to anything I have to say. But I am on good terms with 2 of the 3, so that's gotta count for something, right?

 

[Rob B.]

View attachment 855647 Shiny's. Finally seeing the sun today after a rainy weekend. Hope everyone made it through the Thanksgiving holiday ok. On to the next

 

[Sloth Tonight]

I'm a bit concerned....wonder where the Slothman is? Haven't heard from him in a while. I hope a blizzard hasn't isolated them from civilization
@Sloth Tonight

I'm here my friend I appreciate you thinking of me! Been really busy lately and a bit burned out on ECF. I do check in a few times daily but haven't been keeping up with many threads. The blizzard actually gave us a whopping 2 inches whereas a couple hours south of me is getting more like 2 feet

Since I'm here I'll post a Thanksgiving pic of Atticus doing his favorite thing in the world. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving

 

[Ricky Vapes]

I'm here my friend I appreciate you thinking of me! Been really busy lately and a bit burned out on ECF. I do check in a few times daily but haven't been keeping up with many threads. The blizzard actually gave us a whopping 2 inches whereas a couple hours south of me is getting more like 2 feet

Since I'm here I'll post a Thanksgiving pic of Atticus doing his favorite thing in the world. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving

Cute glad your okay sloth.

Good morning all

 

[Sloth Tonight]

Cute glad your okay sloth.

Good morning all

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I need to go back through to see all the bunny updates!! and looks like Toby was having an awesome time decorating!

 

[chanelvaps]

LoV that Double Barrel!!

Thanks Yeps...contest win. It does feel a bit like a pistol in the hand

 

[Letitia]

Good morning Shiny's
Nothing exciting incoming; just nic, couple 30w for uncle, flavors, and dt.

 

[chanelvaps]

Sounds like grumpy old lady syndrome and grumpy old man syndrome to me...

Hardy ha haha

Don't give up on true love it can and does happen but it is difficult to meet the right person.

I will never give up on love but I will also never give up the freedom to make whatever the heck choices I want to make without worrying that I am inconveniencing another.

 

[chanelvaps]

Thanks Fred it's nice to have international support

In fact just heard I'm to have a blood test and they are going to send me home until I'm ready for the collection. I'm really happy..... But typical France. I've just been driven for 1 hour in the rush hour from 1 hospital to another just to have a blood test and then get sent home via another ambulance... It's bonkers but hey it's a great country to live in and the health service is second to none.

I love France

Hope that your doing well mate... Did you find out anything with your new security set up?

glad you are going home

 

[chanelvaps]

My Armageddon order hit Detroit yesterday and departed last night, might get here today, tomorrow at the latest.

No movement on the AR eliquid stuff yet. And I bought some dishes from Macy’s and boy, is that tracking crazy. Original eta was this coming Wednesday, then I got several emails that it was expected Friday. I got those emails Saturday so I knew it was not accurate lol. The green bar that shows progress was almost to delivered, then back at label created, then about halfway. It was like that game where we used to say you’re getting warmer! Oh no, now cooler!

I have more yarn coming this week not that I need that at all, but BF sales, couldn’t resist. I think I’m doing well with the steroids this time, but they did make me even more ‘shoppy’ than usual.

Gabapentin does this to me. I tried taking it just at bedtime and have even got out of bed to shop on the internet. Sort of a "devil may care, I just want" attitude.

 

[Mordacai]

@chanelvaps, I believe if something is going to happen it will.

My partner who has a type of limb girdle muscular dystrophy was and is suprised that I chose her. But I'm capable enough to make my own decisions, I don't need anyone to make them for me.

And when I met her things happened organically without being forced and when I wasn't really looking.

She can be a massive pain in the .... at times, but she's my pain in the .... and I don't know what I'd do without her.

@Fredman1, weird coincidence. Just ordered a Dahua CCTV system, had a major issue trying to get hold of the components, as most places will only sell to installers that will charge you an extra small-large fee for the privilege. Which I don't need.

@charlie1465, glad to hear that they're letting you home for a short reprieve. You must have been climbing the walls somewhat due to boredom.

Most importantly, what was the food like? As hospital food is a travesty at best, mostly.

 

[DeloresRose]

@chanelvaps, I believe if something is going to happen it will.

My partner who has a type of limb girdle muscular dystrophy was and is suprised that I chose her. But I'm capable enough to make my own decisions, I don't need anyone to make them for me.

And when I met her things happened organically without being forced and when I wasn't really looking.

She can be a massive pain in the .... at times, but she's my pain in the .... and I don't know what I'd do without her.

@Fredman1, weird coincidence. Just ordered a Dahua CCTV system, had a major issue trying to get hold of the components, as most places will only sell to installers that will charge you an extra small-large fee for the privilege. Which I don't need.

@charlie1465, glad to hear that they're letting you home for a short reprieve. You must have been climbing the walls somewhat due to boredom.

Most importantly, what was the food like? As hospital food is a travesty at best, mostly.

Every dog I’ve ever gotten, I’ve thought, you’re going to die one day and break my heart. But I knew it would be worth it. It always is.

Pets have always brought value to my life, people don’t always.

People who bring value to your life are worth it, they’re worth the compromises and the occasional pain in the .....

 

[Tralfaz]

Happy Monday, Shinesters <3 If Saturday was Mech Wars: A New Hope, then today is Mech Wars: The Post Office Strikes Back. I was partially correct when I assumed that my Russian mech didn't make it on the truck for Saturday delivery. I called them this morning and turns out it got loaded on the wrong truck. It's on the right one today, so I should have it this afternoon. Whew.