....I'm certain everyone was waiting on the edge of thier respective seats to hear from me.

In the event that you weren't you get me anyway!

I had hoped to post something helpful, constructive, perhaps.

Alas, I have nothing of the sort to offer. Actually, I have not much of anything to offer at this point.

I still have not seen D papers yet. I haven't figured out why yet, and honestly don't give it much thought, but I must admit I was quite perplexed as to why they haven't appeared yet. There could be a million reasons, none of which involve logic (more than likely....)

My personal belief is that WW and OM3 were planning on traveling to a music festival out of state at the end of July. I would imagine that thier budget is focused on this. Of course, with WW and OM3 both working at the new job, ahhh.... who the he!! knows.........

I've still been chasing the health insurance thing. Rumor has it that WW has actually done something on that. Of course, I never got the fax... but, whatever. Supposedly, she will get me the required info to me. I have decided that without a legal separation in place, I will just pick her up on my insurance and she can reimburse me if she chooses to.

MIL calls to get a digital camera and stuff. My job offers decent discounts on this kind of stuff, so of course I do what I can. My coworker personally thinks I'm an idiot for offering to help out MIL, when she has never stood up to WW. Whatever. Fun being the nice guy, eh.....

During the camera discussion with MIL, she brought up something from a few weeks back.

Don't remember if I shared this here or not. Anyway, couple of friends and I were at Hooter's a couple of weekends back. Who should march in, but OM2 and a couple of his friends. He saw me almost instantly. After some time, we decided to send him a beer, from a "old friend." Hey, no need for me to be the most uncomfortable person in the room, right? It was the only thing I could come up with other than throwing his sorry @ss through a window. Anywho, apparently emailed WW to the effect of "be sure to thank TFM for buying me a beer." MIL then passes along that OM2 has been borderline harrasing/stalking her. She apparently got fed up enough with it to tell OM2's GF about WW/OM2's A.

MIL has passed along that she is concerned about OM2's behavior, that it is almost scary. The one good thing MIL said was that she told WW "this is why you don't screw around." Of course, she then immediately tried to make some differentiation between OM2 and OM3. Whatever.

The whole OM2 sitch does put me in quite a quandary. On one hand, I feel like pinning the a-hole against a wall and telling him to leave her alone. On the other hand, I don't really feel like it's my battle to fight anymore. Dunno. Although admittedly, he may not get a free beer the next time I see him out.

What else....

Doing much better at work now. Amazing what a smidge of focus can do for you.

I still interact with "the curveball." Not often, maybe once a week, or so. Don't know what's up there. When I think about it, it adds more crap to my day, so I don't worry about it. I think she and I both realize that anything past "Hey, howya been?" is more headache than either of us needs right now. Although, rumor has it we are going to see "The Village" Saturday afternoon. Who knows.....

Anyway, just thought I would pop my head in and ramble for a bit.

Thanks for listening.

Ethan

Good of you to pop in. I am sort of new here, started posting on th 24th. I'm about at the plan B letter stage and I'd like to personally thank you because I used your s as a guide. I haven't gotten the courage to send it yet, don't know if the timing is right, or if it even matters. Just want my baby back in my arms, ya know?

I wish you had some better news to share. Good luck with the struggle.

tfm:

No end 2 the drama, is there? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

I think buying the beer for OM2 was a good idea. His behavior should give your W a taste of consequences 2 having an A. She paid the dues, now she takes her chances.

I am glad you're doing well. Just don't get sucked in2 more drama. Get yourself a comfy chair, a cooler full of road cokes, and watch the train wreck when it starts.

best,
-ol' 2long

Joe C.,

Thanks for the reply.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I'd like to personally thank you because I used your s as a guide. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">No thanks are necessary, as mine was simply my words following Chris-CA123's PBL guideline. I can paint by numbers.... it is good to feel appreciated, however, and glad I could help. Kinda brings a tear to the eye..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Just want my baby back in my arms, ya know?
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Yes. Yes, I do....

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I wish you had some better news to share. Good luck with the struggle. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Don't misconstrue my post, as I really haven't found too much negative in my life lately. A little bit of struggle. But seeing as what WW is going through, I find a lot of peace and solace in Plan B. It takes me away from the drama. It has proven to me that while I may want WW in my life, by no stretch of the imagination do I need her in my life. It may have taken years to get to this point without MB.

I still say today that with everything I've gained personally, spiritually through this I would almost, almost make this deal again...

Good Luck,
Ethan

Thanks for the update, I too find myself in Plan B. Days off are filled with child rearing as opposed to beers at hooters.

Next time "rim" his beer.