Oh I am so sorry AW , I am really glad that you are okay! But, are you lost too? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Newsflash for JLS!!!! It's the internet. You're TYPING your conversation. Make your own edges, dearie, and you'll have all the "edgewise" you'll ever need. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> You don't see anybody else around here waiting for a chance to speak. They just dive into the Pool of Introspection, sharks or no sharks, and make their splash. So come on in. The temperature's fine. And not even the slightest bit dangerous, in spite of all those dorsal fins you see slicing through the surface of the water! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


Why? There are no extra points around here for self-control in posting...although self-control in other areas is appropriately valued.


Of which list do you speak? My short-term memory loss must be kicking up again because I don't know what you're thinking of. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Although I DID remember (when that young whippersnapper, AD, tried to pretend that he was old enough to read the aging post), that he's NOT! Selective short-term memory loss. It works for me. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />


Tell you the truth, some of the Christian convo here scares me, too, and I generally try to stay out of it...although every now-and-again I can't help myself and succumb to a drive-by. People become very impassioned in expressing and defending their points of view about varieties of religion, or the lack thereof, and in the process, have been known to say some pretty strong--even derogatory--things about those who aren't in agreement with them. I don't enjoy that at all in any format. Not to read. Definitely not to participate in.

I can't divorce God and Christianity from The Sad Saga of OtherSusan the Stupid, however, because without that component, HP and Neak would both be dead and God only knows where, or who, or what I'd be. So if a question comes up, I try to answer it to the best of my understanding, and then the thread moves on to something like "Slut-Off" or some other ennobling subject of that nature. If there are ever any religious controversies which come to a boil in the feminine hygiene products aisle, I can tell you ahead of time you will never find my personal hand involved, holding a stick, and stirring the pot. If it makes you uncomfortable to read them, you should feel free to skip over those posts. There's bound to be some socially-redeeming silliness a little farther along! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

OK, this is what I get for clicking "refresh" just one more time on my way to bed!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> I'm going to turn the computer off before anybody could possibly answer this so I can, without further temptation or delay, keep my date with the Sandman.

t&l

Jeeze (is that a word), I was jsut giving you a hard time, TL, jsut teasing yourlongwindedness. I am really just jealous, cause I can't type worth a poop.

feminine hygiene products -THAT list. And I need some kinda list for sumthing, I'm sure.

Neaksis walked in before I could get to bed, and clicked "refresh" just out of spite. So here I am, streaking (in a metaphorical sense) across the MB board.

I don't know how anybody could possibly think I'm "wordy." Why the very idea, the concept, even the vaguest insinuation of the slightest likelihood of such a thing is so preposterous, outrageous, nonsensical, unthinkable, ridiculous, outlandish, incredible, and impossible as to be immediately and without hesitation, discounted, rejected, refused, rebutted, denied, disdained, spurned, and unequivocally scorned. By me, thndrnltng, Woman of Few (Or Even Fewer) Words. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

As far as the "list," there really never was a list, per se. I'll find the snippets that started it all and repost them for you, but it's all just been joke from the very beginning. (I think.)

I read on Idiotville, but don't post there much. But not because I've improved my mental condition in any way. However, since Mr. Mayor never really accepted my application for citizenship, and I'm only there as an illegal, I think I can leave whenever I want and the rules don't actually apply to ME!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Haha.

Was I mean to you, CSue? Maybe it's hard to be sympathetic in the middle of the night... Sorry about that! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Poor Sweet Baby. Poor, poor sweet baby. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. (Hm-m-m. This sounded a lot more sincere issuing from Neaksis' cute little dictating lips than it does typed out! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />)

t&l, sincerely going to bed

Oh, yeah, if you want to buy some "Slut-Off," just remember that this is only the brand name. You have to ask for the product category also, which is "skankylosaur repellent."

t&l

well all

I was lucky AGAIN I suppose. No I know I was lucky. No not lost, just feeling a bit foolish about letting the diabetes get to this stage.

Really ok with not being Pg ..I mean I wouldn't have been upset if I was other than the higher chance not carrying to full term .. so I guess God has given me a little warning to not ignore my sis instruction anymore. [drats]

I have to keep testing every day until told to stop.

and I have to actually eat meat with my salads.
(doesn't matter if hungry or not doc's orders)

I have to actually take the diaformin even if I feel ok

and no stressing. I didn't think I was but everyone from mum to DD says I jump 6 feet everytime someones at the door.
So more talking with mum, sisters & dad and if I need to then back to counselling in the first instance. I really really want to stay away from AD's while I breast feed.

Just have to look on the bright side of things, no harm done & the new meds have helped this flamin stuffy nose thingy already. Well I do have a bruise on my butt where I must of landed when I went a bit wonky. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

see pride..I really wasn't doing so well after all.

T&L hope the packing is going well.

Of which fact she will no doubt remind you at every possible opportunity! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> At least it's not your husband who's your doctor. You'd NEVER hear the end of it then! With a sister, if you're veryvery good, you've got maybe the ghost of a chance. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'm tired. I don't want to go anywhere. This was a dumb idea. Whose was it anyway? Oh, right. Mine. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> OtherSusan the CurrentlyStupid!

t&l

What are holidays for???????????????????????? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Of course you're tired! You're bored <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

As soon as you leave you'll be fine <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

And we'll have the OtherSusan the Currently RENEWED Susan join us at the feminine products aisle!

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

PS. As you can see I"M STILL HAPPY!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

If you want to see the short string of posts that started "the list" you can find them on 7/29 and 7/30. I'm not going to try and post them all individually with my slow-speed dialup! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Besides, I need to pack. And stuff. So I picked just the one following where Neak said since it was (at that time) a multi-tasking thread she might as well give me her shopping list, too, before I went to the market. I posted this back, less the emoticons, which, for some reason, don't copy and paste:




When I got back from the market and logged on again, Pep had changed the title of the thread to the feminine hygiene products thingie, which it has remained ever since. And since she left it that way so long, and the forum now has an editing time limit, it certainly seems that this is the way it's going to stay, too! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> How ironic that, 27 years after my hysterectomy, this (of all places) is the location at which I find myself forever stuck!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Sigh. Is there anything more exhausting than somebody whose cup is always half FULL!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

t&l

P.S. Glad you're still happy! Keep <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />, and <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />, and <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />, and <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> at the idiots, and <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> at the ones who deserve it... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Could you explain why you have to do so much packing?
Do they WEAR clothes in Hawai?

Neak and Neaksis--In case I forget, info for all the life insurance policies is on top of the shelves on my desk. Don't let anybody get away with anything!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

t&l

I wear clothes in Hawaii. It's my act of mercy to my fellow Islanders! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> I don't think it's that it's so MUCH, although I do have to pack for my dad, too. It's just so LAST MINUTE. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Have a great trip!

smile <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

and bring back lots of pictures for OUR photo album!

Oh, good! Does this mean you guys are actually looking at all those <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> photos? I hate to humiliate myself for no good purpose. Now THAT would be truly grotesque.

OK, I've found the life insurance stuff. I've paid my bills online and balanced the checkbook. Now I'm going to start getting ready with things that will actually be making the trip with me. I was hoping to be on call tonight, but somebody called in sick (and knowing her, she probably isn't!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />) so there goes THAT wonderful idea. Guess I'd better get hopping.

t&l

1. Everyone looks at the pictures.

2. We enjoy them too.

3. I don't mean we get a good laugh - we actually enjoy getting to know you guys.

4. Have a very good time. We'll miss you.

5. Don't you hate number lists?

SS

1) I don't care if you laugh. I try to pick the funny ones!

2) What would life be without comic relief?

3) Very, very serious.

4) The girls will keep things alive for you. Besides, I heard CSue has a bunch of stories she's been wanting to tell. And maybe JLS will be able to get a word in edgewise at last! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

5) Yes, I do. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

t&l

P.S. HP is getting ready to go by lying on his bed watching TV, with his feet propped up against the wall. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I'm tempted to say "don't pack for him, you can leave without him."
However, you know best.

Praying good comes of this trip.

Wave at Molokai when you go past, I used to live there. One of these days I should take my W and show her where I lived.
I bet it's changed a lot.

SS

Oh my goodness..........I have laughed sooooooooo hard at this thread.....Really you all - go WAY beyond my expectations!!!!

Where to start???? Well how about with thanks to all of you!
Really, you helped me get my perspective back and get over the wallowing. Really I hate to wallow, I didn't used to hate to wallow, now since I know that the "lesson" is on the other side of the wallowing - it's not nearly as rewarding to wallow!

Funny in life that 1st you have to take the test, THEN you learn the lesson. Where in school, you're supposed to learn the lesson, THEN take the test!!!

So, I'm on to the lessons, which I will be happy to share...in a bit.

Predatory....that was the word I was incapable of thinking. That is exactly what it felt like...and you know what???

She's not the first predator I've dealt with, but the 1st I think since the whole affair thing occurred, which I believe is why I over-reacted the way I did.

Once upon a time - people like her wouldn't have bothered me a bit, and didn't....I wouldn't have personalized any of her behavior, but WHEW.....now post affair, even with such a long, great recovery - sheesh, maybe that was why I was so blindsided. I haven't felt this blindsided since my husband told me about his affair. And let me tell you WAS I EVER blindsided!!! I was one of those people who thought their husband would NEVER cheat.

This may not make sense to many of you, but here goes...
Based on our recovery and my husband doing/giving EVERYTHING I asked for in recovery and then some....I actually trust MORE that he will never repeat this mistake, than I TRUST my ability to know when/if he has another affair.

Confused? I'll explain - since my instincts let me down, and I THOUGHT I was paying close attention, the affair happened right under my nose in appalling ways. I even thought I was MORE intuitive than most, and was probably even SMUG about the subject. So badly was my confidence in myself shaken in SO many ways....I'm STILL personally recovering!

This situation with the predator/slut is a wake-up call for me! Why that is, I'll still be learning as it unfolds!

I have screamed with laughter over the "slut-off". t&l, honestly you out-did yourself even with my high expectations of you! The wordsmith you are....honest to goodness. After I've practiced in the mirror a few times, I'm even going to tell my husband about it.

SS, thank you for the kind words of support,(you made me cry which I needed to do.)

JLS you are too funny too! Hope you're recovering from galbladder surgery; I had one a few years ago too!

So I need to catch up on this thread and get back on track before I was so rudely shaken!!!

t&l, have a glorious trip! You won't be able to help but have a great time! Can't wait to hear the details!

Ms. Predator doesn't have all of you great people in her backpocket like I do....thanks for listening and helping me get beyond this!

I'm trying to entertain myself until the pt. with pregnancy complications arrives, and was re-reading some stuff when I came across this, and realized I wasn't accused this morning of being "wordy" after all. I've thought about it, though, and decided that making a counter-description of myself as "short-winded" OtherSusan (the gaseous? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />) wouldn't necessarily express the exact meaning I would want to convey!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Especially on a high-minded and refined thread such as this. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

t&l