I have been gone for what now seems forever.. I was sitting here cleaning up my bookmarks and found MB.. Man, what memories came flooding back into my head..

Heck, I think its been what at least 6 months since my last post..

I see somethings have changed from the old guard, and some things haven't..

If I had one thing to say after 2 years of seperation, which include 9 months of divorce.

"Live is so much greener over on this side"

Anybody remember me?

Ya'll be good
Tex.

<small>[ July 08, 2002, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: AgoodManInTexas ]</small>

Dear Texas: I wasn't around six months ago so I don't know anything about you. Glad things are working out for you though. Could you give us some encouragement? How is life greener for you? I am still brown phase of life.

Lets see.

1.)My 10YoD is doing out standing in school.

2.)The X and I rarely if ever argue.. Matter of fact I can't remember when the last time it was that we did agrue.

3.)I told my girlfriend that I'm not in high school anymore and will not be treated as such.. And felt good about saying it.

4.)I own my house, and have become a wall paper hang'in SOAG.. ;-)

5.)If the X needs help, she asks, if she demands I get to say what I have to say before I help. And even then I expect TO BE THANKED for doing it, and she knows it.

6.)I had my first vacation in forever and it was great. Went to New Orleans for a long weekend. And the girlfriend payed for most of it.. Holy Moly that was a new thing for me.

7.)I took my 10 Yo daughter out fishing in my boat for the first time, she caught more than I did and looked good doing it.. It was a camcoder moment. I was very proud of her. She and I both lover every minute of it.

8.)I have found that even in the bad times, that THIS time is better, than the old times.. I'd never go back.. I'd help, but never go back to the old. Its kinda lick the old saying: A bad day fishing, is better than a good day at work..

9.)I find that if I miss a phone call that saying: "Sorry, but I was at the gym" Works pretty well..

(I had to through that one in)

And the #10 reason.. Drum roll please,,,,,
10.) NO STRESS.. The clouds part, a sun beam hits the ground, and the angelic sounds of Aleiluila can be heard.. I think thats the biggest one,, NO STRESS. Other than the day to day stuff..

I'm sure I can come up with more.. If you need them

Tex.

I remember you!!!

Great to hear from you. i was jus thinking about all the people that used to be around here.

I always enjoyed your posts. You had some funny stories and your thread on Hope really got me thinking and motivated me to make some needed mental adjustments.

Glad things are going well for you, and thanks for the update.

Now if we could hear from Cooker,Jayhawk, cjack,
Hopelessmom, et al

Hi there, Tex!

Long time no hear. And I was thinking about you just the other day.

When are you going to get them to send you back to Bananaville so you and I can have that cup of coffee we talked about the last time you were here? I'm still here. And I'm still seeing that same fellow. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

I've met his parents and his children. Get along with them all. In fact, going home to him this afternoon. Yup, the princess's diplomat (as in kingdom of Caerlon thread) is real.

I'm glad to know that you, too, have found that the sun really does come out tomorrow. And tomorrow. And tomorrow. (But it is hard to see it when you're in the pits of despair.)

I hope you didn't eliminate us from your bookmarks. It's wonderful to know that I'm not the only one who survived! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Tex Darlin',

It hasn't been 6 months you silly goose, it's been three months. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

You posted to me in April. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

BTW, I did read it and sorry I didn't respond. I get so busy that I forget to update my post and thank everyone.

I'm glad it's going well for you. Some day I still hope to get to Dallas and I'll be sure to pay you a visit.

Take care,

ANNA

P.S.

I hope you have lots of cash on hand when I come....I expect you to take me out. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> We will look cute together, if I remember correctly you are over 6 foot and I'm 5'....hey, maybe I can drive you back to Houston and have you change some high up light bulbs for me while you are here. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Hey Tex I don't know you but some things did hit home. You had your top 10 list going and you sound like my current h, our marriage is in shambles.

I love this man, but he is and always has complained about "peace", he said he needs it and I don't give it to him.

What does this mean? We have 3 kids, we have a busy life, and I am very stressed a lot I don't understand what it is he wants. I think he wants a wife who doesn't complain even though there is reason to he is very neglectful in the marriage. I know he complains about alone time I wish I had even a minute alone let alone the time he takes to read his books. I don't know what this man want from me.

It's killing...tell me a mans point of view please so I am not the wife, seeing my h post exactly what you just posted, the grass being greener on the other side.

Thanks...Toni

Hello,
do you remember me?
I , of corse, remember you and your helpfull mails. BTW still have the same e-mail address.
Glad to hear you are so well and hope that day will come for me also.
Just to mention to you that I met a man...but he is on the ship and is much older... It'l be nice to hear your opinion if you are interested, maybe you can mail me.
You are doing great and and that is so encouraging
Love
D

To AZ:
Thanks, you know what? That post I made on Hope, was in hind sight a defining moment in my life. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I completely let go with my feelings and thoughts. It was like I had hit the reset button. My life has never been the same since. I need to do a search for it so I can keep it. I think it was called something like "In search of hope by a good man in Texas" or something like that. I will never be the same.

To Cinder:
You bet your bippy I'll call. I haven't had the oppertunity to make it back. Although I'm still getting calls for help from the company I was sent to work on, it's starting to wind down. just sitting here thinking about it, it was a year ago alomost to the day wasn't it.. ;-)

To A2k:
I'm in.. Let's do this thing. Man, do I miss hearing from you. I can't seem to find your e-mail address. Mine is greg.g.hardesty@mail.sprint.com Ping me so I have yours. We may yet be able to figure out how to change them pesky light bulbs. I sure hope you aren't involved w/ any of the flooding down there. If you need help let me know and I'm there. Oh and I got pictures (jpeg) Wink, wink. Just kidding. I do have a few of me and my daughter.

To B&P:
Oh yes, I remeber you. I have said many, many prayers for you.. Matter of fact I was thinking about you just the other day. I sense in your post that you are making progress..
Excellent. Tell me more..

To Toni: I would like to provide some advice, but would rather do it in another post. As what I have to say probably be to long for this thread. I'm also positive that others would also reply. If you start the post I'll answer.

Dag-gone its good to hear fro ya'll
Tex.