It is a little-known fact that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in Great Britain.

In fact, the Titanic was known to be carrying some 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico. It would have been unloaded in New York and then reloaded onto a freighter bound for Mexico.

Had it been delivered, this would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. However, as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.

The people of Mexico, who were absolutely crazy about mayonnaise and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were devastated by the loss, and expressed their anguish by declaring a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.

The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th, and is known, of course, as "Sinko de Mayo."

Oooooh, that is so bad!

I am getting started rather late and still want to make it to my own thread, so will be brief.

Mom sends appreciation for the well wishes and concerns. I have no idea how much she will end up wanting to share (or not), but the basic essences of her sadness, or whatever she would like to call it, are a) resentment against the various people in her life for their (our) part in making things more difficult for her and perhaps not expressing appreciation as much as we should, (and she fully recognizes that these feelings need to change but it is much easier to recognize that they need to change than to actually change them), and b) deep sorrow over the spiritual condition of my brothers, and to some extent, GP too. My brothers at least are in their right minds, while GP no longer has the acuity to be guided by the Holy Spirit into the consecrated frame of mind that was his lifelong companion. But all that is worrisome to her, too.

Every part of her life has large frustrations in it, and they have all been piling up for quite a while.

Hopefully she will pop her head in personally soon. Everyone have a great weekend!

Oh, AWMum, SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!!! What would we do without you to tell us what's really going on? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Email me when you have a minute: you_neak@yahoo.com . I'm so sorry about Peter's birthday; I know it is so hard. Are you able to share with us which date he died? I can't wait to meet him, and to see him with his family after all sorrow has been wiped away. {{{{{{AWMum Clan}}}}}}}}}} (I started to call it the Aussie Clan, but went with the more PC title.)

Neak, I emailed you - you dont know what you asked when you did that! I actually had to WORK out how to create a email address <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

and I have no idea how to put smiley faces into it yet so I have to make up for it here, You have no one to blame but yourself!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Aussies Clan INDEED!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />


more like Aussies CLAM , bloody men <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

No I think "AW's Mums Clan" sounds so much more genteel and civilised <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="" /> <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="" /> <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="" /> <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="" /> <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="" />

No. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />


Get in line. You're going to have to take your turn. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

t&l

AW's Mum--you came along way after The Sad Saga of OtherSusan the Stupid was told on these pages, done with, and left behind. If you'd read it, you'd know that neither shy timidity nor an inability to express myself were ever my major problems in life! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Right now, I'm afraid to get started for fear I'd never be able to shut up. Early on Neak's thread, I described her husband as having been, for much of their married life, "a Jabba-the-Hutt-sized ball of emotional need," who, if he'd ever had any more of his needs met, "would've exploded and obliterated half the county." Right now, I'm about the same size, but with filled to the bursting with frustration and resentment, instead of need. I'm telling you, if I ever cut loose, things are going to DIE from the force of the blast. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

I think the elephants of fear, fatigue, bitterness, and rage just came along, sat on my mustard seed of faith, squashed it flatter than flat, and then trampled it into the dust under their feet and their fat elephatine butts. I don't even like being around myself, which makes life quite difficult, since I'm forced, willy-nilly, to carry myself around with me wherever I go! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Right now, I'm taking myself to bed for a nap. I slept in till noon today, having skipped out on all my responsibilities at church, and having been up for 2 hrs. and 35 min., I'm tired again and ready for my pre-work snooze. How pathetic is that?! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

t&l

T&L - I'm praying for you. I've been there myself and it is not pleasant.

T&L, I will pray for you too. I have been there, actually just last thursday...

From that I learned that there is physical pain, mental pain and the pain of the soul. I have come to the conclusion that it is my soul that is in pain... Now I have to find some way to make it better...

If last week I was feeling like you do now, surprisingly I woke up happy on friday, and everything got better. Sleep helps, specially if you have great dreams.

I'm sure our prayers will help you. Let us know.

cc - I've been praying for you too. Last week you seemed so hopeless.

Thanks Believer, your prayers worked! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
See, friday I felt fine, I danced a lot at work, finished a project so that I can start doing something useful next week. The Boss liked it. I was inspired!

Then in the afternoon the priest called and gave me an appointment for tuesday! so finally I will be able to get some answers.

I can't believe friday was just yesterday!

Today my friend called and I went to visit her.

So some of the "lonliness" and "rejection" I was feeling has gone.

Must have been your prayers. Let's pray for t&l and georgia and all the people on MB. I just don;t have time or strength to read everyone.

AT night, before I go to sleep, I start praying. I pray for my family and relatives, for people in my WH's family, then friends and MB people.

I never have trouble falling asleep.

The last thing I remember was laying in bed thinking, "I guess I slept too long this morning and it's a waste of time trying to take a nap." Apparently I was wrong. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Thank you so much for your kind words, Believer (by the way, I mailed the book yesterday) and cc46 (did your elderly friend like Neak's book?). It made me get tears in my eyes when you said you'd pray for me. I feel very much alone these days. My parents were my prayer partners, my constants. Now my mother is dead, and my father, instead of being a man of prayer, is a man of TV. I can't lay my burdens on my children or grandchildren. I have few friends, except at work (how would I make any others anywhere else, when I'm always at the hospital? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />), and I would never tell my burdens to HP; it's not a confiding sort of relationship, when you come right down to it.

Gotta leave for work.

t&l

Trust me, the prayers will work and you will feel better.

My friend has just started Neak's book, because she couldn't help herself, although she's reading another one at the same time. So far she has liked it. I saw her yesterday and we talked for about 1 1/2 hours. I invited her to an art show on tuesday at a museum (she paints and draws etc) and then we'll have tea. I'm also thinking of taking her to my workplace because they also have some paintings there done by mental patients. We'll see.

I'll be sure to let you know what she thinks of the book, as soon as she tells me.

BTW,see if you can get a touch of nature on your way to work. It does wonders for the soul!

tl & also CC I am sorry to hear that you are feeling alone & unhappy for whatever reason. That is so easy to happen as life takes over through the years. You loose contact with friends - female friends and mates I guess who move away or you do.
Growing kids, busy/ I dont know what you are on about husband, busy yourself, and suddenly, at least for me, I hit the big 50 and there I was feeling alone, a failure, and ANGRY. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
I was never sure why or at whom I was angry except maybe me and at times grumpy. Not happy at the life some of the kids were living. I wanted so much more for them. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />


but ... not going on too much or I'd fill the whole page!!<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="" />

I'm pretty much ok with my life these days. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Duplicate post from Neak's thread. Not funny enough to read twice!!! Don't say I didn't warn you.....

Neak is in rehab right now, struggling with a difficult recovery to her unfortunate addiction. In other words, the internet has been down all afternoon and the onset of withdrawal was immediate, and so far, severe. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> What does she think people did for entertainment back in the Cretaceous Period, when I was a girl? Whatever it was, I certainly managed to get in enough trouble doing it, that's for sure! She will be back, she hopes, once Neakbro returns to the nest, and brings his Berkeley B.S. degree in Computer Science with him for a little analysis and repair. I hope she can hold out that long! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Oh, dear, Neak in rehab, CC suffering, T&L suffering, and even I admit not being myself lately.

The situation is so dire that I told my daughter I wanted her to go shopping - AT THE MALL - this evening. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> The thing that is alarming about that is that I HATE to go to the mall. But, a week or two ago, I saw a suit that I thought would be perfect w/ a sweater I am knitting. I needed a fashion consultant so I took my 15 yo daughter. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

So, she agreed to go if we only went to one department. Fine, that was it.....the deal was struck. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

We get to the store.....I find the suit (took the knitting) for matching purposes. The suit was perfect. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Absolutely perfect but not the best fabric - ok, I can sew and for two years I worked in a very upscale ladies' store so I know these things. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

We ended up trying on formals and more suits and sweaters and jeans. Had a blast! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

The Rafaella suit was the superior color. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> The Kaspar suit was the superior fabric and cut for me. (I need a drool icon.) The Tahori suit was the fashion statement. (I need a drool icon.)

I settled for the Rafaella.....It will do. No one in my office will know the difference. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> But I will. Oh, I will. My heart pines for the other suit but it isn't as great w/ the sweater-to-be. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

well as long as you tried on lots of suits and the absolutely required accessories Cinderella then the Rafaella suit which is SO right with the sweater-to-be is just the thing!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I settle for the house of Tar-Get' hehehehe for work & play. Going out somewhere decent like the threatre or ballet or opera and a meal OF course, is entirely different and I get whatever I like, grumpy just has to lump it hah! <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="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I think a fair division of labour - he earns what I want to spend <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Of course if anyone would like to give AW some hints on putting on ANYTHING other than sweat pants and T shirt or sweat tops is very very welcome - just don't mention I said so <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.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="" />

Neak needs to be rushed to an ER internet cafe RIGHT AWAY the poor dear thing.
tl needs to be rushed AWAY from any ER of any sort and given some spoiling and caring.

AW also needs to get more counselling on grief and loss if you ask me but I'm only her mother so what do I know? She listens to far too many sad songs if you ask me. She says it comforts her, well I'm not so sure. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Well, I am a cheap dresser. My suit cost me about $110 including our 9.25% sales tax. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> That was a ton of money for one outfit. Personally, I usually buy clothes at Tarfet (pronounced Tar-Zhay) or consignment shops.

The Kaspar suit would have cost me $60 more and would have had to be dry cleaned. The Tahari suit even more.

Grief counseling sounds like it might be appropriate for AW. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Maybe Neak could be rushed to her local public library. Ours have free internet access - if you have a library card. And, if you don't, you can get a guest pass good for one week. Free access for 30 minutes a day per library card.

T&L,
I was teasing about the kick, hoping to draw a smile.

If it didn't, I appoligize, and I'll try to find a good sinko joke like C. I admit, it made ME laugh.


Still praying for you. Still wishing for your happines.

Neak, it warms my heart to hear that you are feeling better. I worried about you for a long time.

Hope everyone is well, glad the heat pump is working. I am spoiled that way, I like cool air in the summer.

SS

There is something about a cool house when it is 80 degrees outside - or 95 degrees - that just makes life immensely more pleasant.