My MB sister ... Orchid moved to Hawaii from SFBayArea. It is a great losses to this area but I know people in paradise island would gain a lot.

I know I indebt to you forever for your help. I am sure you have touch many lives here in person or in cyber space or by phone. Most of all, you will be missed in our get together SFBayAreaMBer !!!.

mahalo

-rh-

Aloha bro',

How sweet of you to post a thread in my behalf. I have finally made it to this small dot out in the big blue pacific. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

I am just a click away. You and the rest of the bay area MBes will always be as close. Can't get rid of me that easily. LOL!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />

There is a smaller bunch out here also. Seems like the A knows no boundaries when sending their slimey venmon/virus. The fog rolls around in the cold/hot and humid weathers.

Just got in yesterday so I haven't found a place yet but did get a call for a job interview next week. W/b looking at a some houses tomorrow.

Thanks for thinking of me. Hope you and your family are doing well.

Hugz,
L.

prayers that God will lead you to the job that you should have as well as to a place that he would have you live. God Bless, RR

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Orchid:
<strong>I am just a click away. You and the rest of the bay area MBes will always be as close. Can't get rid of me that easily. LOL!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">One click away on Suntrips.com reservation too ... LOL!.

I am glad that you made it there safely and I pray that you will find permanent place to rent and job to get busy .... isn't posting here use to be a full time job for you ? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> .

ur bro -rh-

Wish you the Best of Luck in your transition!

Thanks for all your help and support.

C.

Well, I 4 one will be bummed just a little that, whenever I FINALLY hook up with the Bay Area MBers on one of my trips up there, Orchid won't be there!!!

But I've been 2 Hawaii, and it's pretty neat, 2. Less fog! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

-ol' 2long

I too would like to take this chance to thank you for all your support, kindness and wisdom. And to wish you good luck in your new home (I believe I read this is where you were from, not sure).

I do so envy you living in Hawaii, I just know in my next life that is where I am going to wake up every day.

Good luck in your search for work - hope you land something that puts your talents to good use.

L - good luck with everything!

If you get a new e-mail addy, send it around. maybe even include some of your patented babble-back.

Which rock are you on, anyway?

WAT

WAT:

She'll be on the THIRD one, just like you and the rest of the MBers. *I* will stay on the FOURTH...


...oh, you meant dust speck in the big pond! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

-ol' 2long

2long - it is true that the existance of canals on Mars was disproved LONG before any of the landers got there when telescopes were unable to locate any condominiums nearby, right?

Hey all. Since there are so many veteran posters on this thread, could some of you visit a couple posters who are (I feel) at a crossroads, time of transition, whatever. I wish more people would post to them, because I want them to get lots of advice from experienced MBers, not just plain old, not-been-here-very-long, me.

It is canthishelp, his thead "up the rollercoaster, down the rollercoaster" (thanks 2long for posting to him already - I don't think he understands what we are saying to him); and SadMarylandLady on her thread "I think I'm done" or something like that.

When I first read the title of this thread, I panicked, because I thought Orchid was leaving! Seems how I don't live in the MB mecca, Orchid from Cali or Ochid from Hawaii works for me!!!

So happy Orchid that you were able to move somewhere you apparently really wanted to move? And I also hope your transition and job and house hunting all goes well.

Good things happen to good people! Thank you for everything.

SS

<small>[ September 03, 2004, 02:08 PM: Message edited by: Spider Slayer ]</small>

Hi redhat !!

How are you doing? Havn't heard much from you lately.

Orchid, hope to get off the mainland and visit you one of these next few decades. I still owe a trip to my W.

How is your marriage holding up to the move, and everything? You haven't said lately how you are?

Some of us worry about you, not sure why after all this time, but it's still there in the back of my mind.

SS

SS: I am fine and doing very well. I am starting school this fall to pursue MFT to keep me busy & away from troubles. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

2long: you have waited 2 long 2 join us, now u have 2 go further to meet the Orchids

-rh-

Hello Orchid,
hmm... Hawaii... I have been there 3 times and I really didn't want to leave..
I'm currently growing a plumeria from the seeds I bought on my last visit in March. No orchid but looks pretty sweet too <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
Those who think there is less fog there haven't been to Waimea Canyon I guess <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
Have a good life there!

Orchid,
You are blessed, ENJOY...

you lucky lady you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<small>[ September 04, 2004, 04:32 AM: Message edited by: FamilyMatters ]</small>

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by still seeking:
<strong> ...Orchid, hope to get off the mainland and visit you one of these next few decades. I still owe a trip to my W.

How is your marriage holding up to the move, and everything? You haven't said lately how you are?

Some of us worry about you, not sure why after all this time, but it's still there in the back of my mind.

SS </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">My dear SS,

Good to hear from you buddy. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

M is holding up fine even with the move. For a few moments, I did have some doubts esp since many A's start with major life changes (moving, new job, home, etc.). <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

We seem t/b working together more and more. In fact, H sent our son on a mission to keep me in line while he is gone. You betcha, that little man of mine exercised his father's authority (or tried to <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> ).

H is putting more and more effort into the family. Admitting our limitations is becoming less of an issue. So now we get to spend more time on resolution then admitting our limitations. I call that progress.

How R U doing?

To all other MBers, thanks for your support. The move was a biggie for my family (though I have been through it before but only as a youngster). We are not done yet but things seem t/b falling into place and what doesn't gets rescheduled.

Went to see a house today up on the side of a mountain whose house has a federal reserve type of forest as it's back neighbor. It was nice but the carpets were a rusty orange color.....can anyone say 70ish? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> But the house was clean and ready to move in. We'll see.

Right now I am limping a bit. Seems I smashed my little toe on something during the move and it is quite uncomfortable. Have to go and try some remedies. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> Didn't realize how 1 little toe can create such an incovenience. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

take care,
L.

Hi L !!!

M is holding up fine even with the move. For a few moments, I did have some doubts esp since many A's start with major life changes (moving, new job, home, etc.).

You were quiet (not normal for you, LOL) and I worried, but It must have been the move, which I should have known. I hope my next move is to the cemetary, I STRONGLY DISLIKE MOVING.


We seem t/b working together more and more.................H is putting more and more effort into the family. Admitting our limitations is becoming less of an issue. So now we get to spend more time on resolution then admitting our limitations. I call that progress.

I call it progress too. GOOD !!

How R U doing?

About the same as you. Most of our problems are communication related. We are so different in the way we hear things. I am sure no one else has this problem. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Went to see a house today up on the side of a mountain whose house has a federal reserve type of forest as it's back neighbor. It was nice but the carpets were a rusty orange color.....can anyone say 70ish? But the house was clean and ready to move in. We'll see.

OK, where is it? Off the highway up north?
Close neighbors?

At least you won't have to water the lawn.

Right now I am limping a bit. Seems I smashed my little toe on something during the move and it is quite uncomfortable. Have to go and try some remedies. Didn't realize how 1 little toe can create such an incovenience.

Ohhhh Nooooo, L is a criple now(just teasing, OK?) . Moving is bad enough, without having that happen.

I am really glad you are doing reasonably well. I know moves like that don't happen eaisly. You don't sound nearly as stressed as I would if It were me doing the moving.

Please keep up the good work, you help so many. If you remember my "like God" comment from a long time ago, what I meant was that you don't seem to get tired of helping others. It still applies.

See you around.

SS

<small>[ September 08, 2004, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: still seeking ]</small>

My dear SS,

U R such a sweetie!!! Communication obstacles? Hm..... pretend U R talking to us, eh??? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

My H can really turn me on by....

1. doing the dishes.
2. vaccuuming
3. keeping his office and garage clean.
4. cleaning the toilet

See it doesn't take much to make us happy. Maybe your W has a similar list. LOL!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

I learned to break the barrier by a simple: 'can I ask you a question?' It works for us.

My toe is still out of commission but still attached. LOL!!! Ouch.... we just got approved to get another home next week. Not as big or nice as the one on the hill but this one is down the street from the golf course and outlet mall. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Oh heck, most of Hawaii is near a golf course. LOL!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />

Thanks for caring. Glad to know you guys are watching out for me. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Aloha,
L.

Dear Orchid:

Not even sure if you remember talking to me but you were one of the first to read my initial posts when I was deep in the bowels of discovery and floundering. Somehow during that worst time in my life; you were able to encourage me to keep some faith which was waning at the time. It was and is much appreciated.

I wish that we also had a happy ending (or new beginning) but it is not to be. WW is even deeper in the fog to the point of self-destruction. I am now faced with sadness at watching my beautiful wife of 15+ years totally ruin her life and so badly affect our darling daughters. The toughest part is (as I know you know) that there is absolutely nothing that I can do!

Anyway; congrats on your move, eat more pineapple and I hope Hawaii proves to be as great as you desire. You and your H deserve it. Thank you again.

FR

My dear Fishracer,

This ol braino does recall your post. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> Did you ever identify that 'animal' dwelling in your home?

Clearing the fog takes time. Patience, a clear mind and a calm heart will help. Pray for all 3.

In the meantime be that pillar of faith, love and support to your children. They need to know that 1 parent is still sane.

Till the fog clears, please keep posting. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Thanks for posting. It was good to hear from you. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

take care,
L.