Thankyou Neak.

big hugs and cuddles <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="" />

I do very very much feel for my little girl - she is my baby still even if a wife & mum for so many years - as I also do feel for you and your H and family.

How do you measure such pain? I can't either for you or my D.

I suppose that sadly for both of you that such reminders will appear time to time and we can only hug you and encourage you to talk to your H and sisters and us mum's.

But AW HAS to stop keeping it all in and pretending it is all ok. Aussie is here even if doing 15 hr days, he is there for her but she has to let him in. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

There are times I just want to shake some sense into her!!
She can just be so bloody stubborn!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Of course I have NO idea where she gets such traits from ????
<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="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Grumpy, he's a man, its his fault. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

I love your daugher and her husband, AWMum.

Tell them for me that I'm thinking of them.

- Kimmy

May everyone find peace this weekend. Peace in your lives, and peace in your hearts.

And no Neak, I don't hope the Dervish meets with and accident.

Peace despite the turmoil.

SS

The Dervish doesn't "meet" with accidents. Much too genteel. He leaps upon them, tackles them, and forcibly bears them to the ground. And then leaves them lying helpless, bruised, and defeated, in the dust! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Hi AW's mum--give that girl a hug (or several) from all of us. Wish there was more we could do to help. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Hello tl <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="" />

I do hope your own black dog is not barking too loudly - I usually beat mine over the head with chocolate aniseed and roasted macadamia's <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="" />- and then blame grumpy for everything. Feel a lot better then.
<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="" />

Well the good news is that she had a long tearful talk with Aussie this morning. Now she is all cow eyes with him so don't expect any sense from that direction for the day <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
Kinda sickly sweet if you ask me <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

I think he has come up with a very good response actually - he surprises me at times - he has suggested that they give that damn swing set to a young family in his regiment who have little - so that another young soul will find enjoyment in it. <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="" />
AW actually seems to find comfort in that thought.

I don't think she could face Michael using it. <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="" />

I wouldn't want to say I pushed her into the room to speak to Aussie - but almost <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

GAWD ... bloody kids. <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="" />

I'm so glad to hear that. I have been praying for her for a long time. It would be wonderful for a child to enjoy it.

Only time will tell if I am now technologically adept, or just plain inept. (There is at least some ineptitude, as I accidentally signed myself in twice, and now can't figure out how to get back to the first user account, the one with all the power.)

So anyway, the computer savvy see if you can make this work. I have tried, and haven't been able to open any of the songs myself.

My Songs, I Hope

Once you're in, click on Documents.

If it works, #5 is my favorite.

hello neak and tl and believer and cc and ss and !! have I left ANYONE out? oh yes young adopted dd kimbers <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 I can't get into your documents to see your fav songs!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> is it because I'm not a MSM member like all my grandkids???
I'll use one of their names if thats required? Look at all the secrets I could discover!! hehehehe

I'll send you one of AW's most fav songs the last 4 weeks - well now I know why <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> - my grandson- the 7 year old showed me how to send things like PMP3 or MP something files ??? <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="" />
well you know what I mean I hope! ok well I will TRY anyway
<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="" />

ok, aw is so much happier tonight, and the kids bought her a cappacino machine for Mothers Day which is tomorrow - Sunday - for us here. She has been hugged and loved and cuddled so much that I think she's going into smother load <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="" />
and Michael is so smiley with all the happy faces around - I always say you cannot fool babies and dogs, when you are unhappy they just KNOW!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Aussie arrived home early - only did 10 hours <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> -
smelled like an overfilled outhouse by the way phewwwww!! - I'm NOT asking what they are training in or for - he might tell me. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
Anyway, washed & sterilised he cooked us all fried chicken and fresh chips which was yummy!! Well ANY meal I don't cook is usually ok <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="" />


oh, my big GD- AW's dd - has started as a mentor at Lumen Christi College doing some after hours work on Friday nights with many children across the local area who go to state schools and dont get much chance to learn about Our Lord and the faith.
Lumen Christi is a Catholic Co-educational College situated in the foothills of the Darling Ranges in Martin, near Gosnells, WA. They have this really picturesque setting and some wonderful facilities, spread over approximately 20 hectares - about 50 acres in real measurements - of land. School was NOT like this in my day - yes yes Aussie I used to go by horse & buggy snigger snigger ha ha - ok happy now? Isn't he a right little so & so ??
Anyway they do sports and jewellery making, dancing, hanging with friends and learn little things at the the same time like this weeks subject was what respect is and why respect is both something to expect and give to others.
Many have never even gone to church for whatever reasons so they are gentle in the prayer making, just simple things before they start and when they finish.
They also leave little message around the various areas like in the indoor soccer stadium they had
"I am the light of the world, anyone who follows me will not be walking in the dark, but will have the light of life." John 9:12
Sooner or later a few stop & read it - or sadly have to ask someone like my GD to read it to them - and ask what it means.
GOT EM!! <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="" />

And the kids have been loving the attention and the discipline frankly.
They have a whole lot of very experienced child & youth workers who also do a lot of street work. Bess says she is learning so much as well and asked 'OMG surely I wasn't such a little know it all B****h??'
Nanna just smiled at her Mamma on that one !
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We all went through those stages, its only as you get older you realise how little you really know!! <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="" />

Well as we are on Bess, no word on her Travelling Soldiers return yet. They talk most days and email as well and if he's telling the truth - of course soldiers in this family don't lie do they ? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> - he's not being shot at or anything and its boring as! Pretty good news if you ask me! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Don't you think I was VERY restrained with the smiley faces????

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

ok Neak here are the words to the song AW says is helpful - it seems to comfort her when she gets upset and starts thinking too much -
because I cant work out how to send those document files yet, and I thought I did the song file ok, but it wasn't!!
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Cootamundra wattle

Don't go lookin' through that old camphor box woman,
You know those old things only make you cry.
When you dream upon that little bunny rug
It makes you think that life has passed you by

There are days when you wish the world would stop woman,
But then you know some wounds would never heal
But when I browse the early pages of the children
It's then I know exactly how you feel.

Hey it's July and the winter sun is shining
And the Cootamundra wattle is my friend
For all at once my childhood never left me
'Cause wattle blossoms bring it back again

It's Sunday and you should stop the worry woman,
Come out here and sit down in the sun
Can't you hear the magpies in the distance?
Don't you feel the new day has begun?

Can't you hear the bees making honey woman,
In the spotted gums where the bellbirds ring?
You might grow old and bitter cause you missed it,
You know some people never hear such things

Hey it's July and the winter sun is shining
And the Cootamundra wattle is my friend
For all at once my childhood never left me
'Cause wattle blossoms bring it back again

Don't buy the daily papers any more woman,
Read all about what's going on in h3ll.
They don't care to tell the world of kindness,
Good news never made a paper sell.

There's all the colours of the rainbow in the garden woman,
And symphonies of music in the sky.
Heaven's all around us if you're looking,
But how can you see it if you cry.

Hey it's July and the winter sun is shining
And the Cootamundra wattle is my friend
For all at once my childhood never left me
'Cause wattle blossoms bring it back again.

AWMum, that is an awesome song, very moving.

Maybe when the 7yo comes over again he can show you how to send it? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm pretty sure you have to sign in to MSN to be able to access the files, so try your borrowed login and see if you can open them. I made it in ok, but when I clicked on open the document, it would never open. Maybe it's just me, I dunno.

That is so neat about the outreach for the underprivileged children!

Keep the songs coming please!!!!!!!

I need them. I have to find some nice stuff to sing in english.
I haven't been able to HEAR any yet though!

Cootamundra wattle looks wonderful!

I did it !! I sent it !!

well I think I did <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="" />

cc if you wish the music file I can send it to a email address , well maybe we'd better wait for Neaks report first !! <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="" />

Of course!

I need songs to sing TO MYSELF of course. I do that all day, but Im getting bored with the ones I know and they are allin spanish.

my e mail is [email]msvg22@adinet.com.uy.[/email]

Thanks

I have a really Aussie song which has been & is a favourite of the troops overseas. Its one of the few songa I've ever seen Aussie sing along with. <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="" />

Though you REALLY would want to avoid experiencing that <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

You may need some terms explained though first <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="" />

• Smoko
To 'knock off for a smoko' is to have a break for a coffee, tea or cigarette.

• True Blue
Steadfast loyal Australian soldier who displays the Aussie ideals of a fair go for all, mateship, having a go, and solving problems.

• Fair Dinkum
Virtually the same as True Blue - honest, reliable, trustworthy, dinki-di; someone who has embraced the Aussie attitudes to everything, especially mateship. 'Are you fair dinkum?' means 'are you telling the truth?'

I have to admit loving this song soppy or not!! lol <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="" />

True Blue

Hey True Blue, don't say you've gone
Say you've knocked off for a smoko
And you'll be back later on
Hey True Blue, Hey True Blue

Give it to me straight
Face to face
Are you really disappearing,
Just another dying race,
Hey True Blue.

True Blue, is it me and you?
Is it Mum and Dad, is it a cockatoo?
Is it standing by your mate
When he's in a fight?
Or is it just vegemite?

True Blue, I'm asking you...
Hey True Blue, can you bear the load?
Will you tie it up with wire,
Just to keep the show on the road?
Hey True Blue,
Hey True Blue, now be Fair Dinkum
Is your heart still there?
If they sell us out like sponge cake
Do you really care?
Hey True Blue.

True Blue, is it me and you?
Is it Mum and Dad, is it a cockatoo?
Is it standing by your mate
When she's in a fight?
Or just vegemite?
True Blue, I'm asking you...
True Blue, is it me and you?
Is it Mum and Dad, is it a cockatoo?
Is it standing by your mate
When he's in a fight?
Or just vegemite?
True Blue ... True Blue.

neak, i wasn't able to listento your songs either!

The Fair Dinkum song is so funny, and yet sad.

Your file arrived, and I will have to have AJ unzip it for me.

Agh! I will have to have someone who knows what they're doing look at it and tell me where I went wrong. I would be so much more proud of myself for getting them on there at last, if only it did any good.

I am totally disgusted with my MIL right now. I overheard part of a conversation the Princess was having with her, in which the Princess said very sweetly and solemnly, "God didn't let you down - you let Him down."

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

When she got off the phone I asked her what she was talking with Grandma about. She said Grandma had said God let her down, and that ever since she lived here in CA and came over to our house, that she has felt unwelcome.

Firstly, I can't even believe she dragged that old dead hobbyhorse out again and rode it. She has been sniping at AJ off and on our whole marriage about this. He just ignores her, being well aware of the effort I have gone to in being kind and loving to her after she has smeared me and slammed me to him, and to every member of AJ's family that she speaks to. At least when she speaks to them. (She does spend an awful lot of time not speaking to each of them, by turns. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />)

But to put my dear, sweet, innocent, gentle 7yo daughter in the middle of her petty squabbles is the outside of enough!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> Oh where is the thundering emoticon when I need it? Grrrrrrrr.

If it continues, I will have no choice but to forbid the Princess to call her grandmother. I hope, for the sake of my sweetie, that it doesn't come to that. She loves to talk to her grandma by the hour. But I will not have adult burdens laid needlessly on her shoulders.

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Other than that, I'm having a lovely day, though.

Bummer that the grandmother didn't have any more sense than that.....some people just don't get it. I bet that woman doesn't like herself...can't love others if you don't like yourself.

AMum, I think Aussie's idea was great - AWs peace of mind is worth the price of replacing some items. Sometimes the triggers for our emotions can be so small. If I could, I would come over and help you clear out some things if it would help her. But that is not very financially feasible.

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I can personally vouch for this guy.....he is tall, dark, handsome, has soulful eyes, soft wavy hair, will be loyal and loving, won't tell you that your clothes make you look fat or that your hair is turning gray. He is everything you could ask for. I will serve as a reference for him.

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Hi all

Happy Mothers Day to all the mums even if its not the day where you are! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I got hugs, kisses and flowers and a new digital phone system with 3 handsets, I think there was supposed to be a message in that one <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />, and wonderful cappuccino machine so I can have real coffee's at last. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Of course the hugs & kisses would have been more than enough <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

My sisters & brother are due any moment to see mum, don't want to mess up her kitchen which is where we all seem gather <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

We got mum flowers, chocolates and a lunch for her & 3 friends at a seaside cafe which she loves. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Dad even came home from work early, showered and dressed up and has even SMILED at us all <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I do pray & wish that you all have a great day, that your kids will let you know they love you. That is really the only thing thats important. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />