Have Zinc, Vitamin C, Multivitamins, B6, B complex, E, zithromax, and Claritin.

Had to show my ID to get the Claritin which is an over-the-counter antihistamine now regulated by the state because you can use it to make methamphetamine.

I have spray to sort of dry up nose. Will make salt water to irrigate it. But can't find any intranasal steroid. Or my 'white flower oil'.

Please send the chicken soup, and a cook to make cookies for friends' wedding (yes, I have 2 friends who are marrying each other). Send the massage therapist and a maid - not to mention the studly groundskeeper for the 'estate'.

I am going back to bed. Children are delivered to school. I am staying home.

found us on page 3.

Goodnight, friends

Hi all

Just back from the wilds of the north.

No traffic but 1 road train and a few lizards
I did a even 130 there & back in the hire car and caught the later flight back home. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Totally exhausted but also unable to sleep. Flights always seem to mess up my internal clock. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Got some photos of the place.
It backs onto a river which is totally dry right now... its the green grass looking bit thats the river bed
Kimberley Trip

Nice to be home though <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

AW, that is just gorgeous! Well worth the disruption of your body clock.

Glad you had a good time, and glad you are home.

How is everyone? (Most especially including you!)

Cinders,
Last night, I poured the soup in the modem and pressed "send."
Don't know if you got it or not..... my modem smells funny this morning.

AW,
I was thinking (this morning) about Aussie.
He had such a difficult time when he first came here. He seems much better now.

I hope he is meeting your needs better these days. I know he can't do as well when he's not there.

I hope you are doing better these days too. It must be hard on you when he's gone.

Thanks for the photos. I would like to travel more, but can't afford it. I invite people to visit me instead.
The photos and description are always interesting.

You are home safe - now your Mum can get some rest.

SS

Feeling better. The soup must have done its trick. Late, goodnight.

Glad you're a little better. I'll send you some soup, too. I don't care if my drives do smell funny tomorrow.

hiya Neak, SS & Rella

yes I love the bush and way back of beyond outback is so enjoyable. Bit distant from the city - actually I think its closer to Singapore than Perth lol <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
But I did love it.

I want Aussie to take me there when he gets back for a week or two so we can wonder around. But not cheap to get too though.
Broome itself was so crowded because its the height of the tourist season and thousands are on the beach waiting for sunset which I got to see... in suit jacket, pants and closed shoes ... every other woman was in a nice comfortable sarong and bathers ..out of place or what !! I kept getting the STRANGEST looks <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Cable Beach sunset

But I'm pretty good if not a bit sore and worn out from the renovations, travel and worry <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> and I so missed Mikey for a whole day!! ok I know thats pathetic <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

SS

I am still so unhappy that I caused him so much pain on top of everything else.
I am not that person who acted so badly any more though. I still find it so hard to understand how I could ever have thought he was to blame for Peters death and could have been so full of hate and hurt. I truly understand why so many even very good M fall apart after a childs death. Frankly I feel its a miracle that I'm still married at all.
That Aussie was so lost and hurting and I did not help him but made it worse is a thing I will regret the rest of my life.

I still feel so much shame for my actions. I may not have been playing with a full deck but that did not lessen his pain one iota did it nor excuse anything I did does it?
I still knew then as I do now whats is right & wrong.

I have found out I have so little needs really, at least now. The biggest is to have him safe really.
neither of us hold much in any more, thats something that I really notice. I was pretty guilty of that.

I miss him every moment and frankly dare not dwell too much on what he does or I'll be a basket case. Like other army wives I wait and wait and pray and worry and dread people coming unexpected to the front door. I disconnected the bell again. I kept jumping every time it rang <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Dont have panic attacks any more though ..ok mini ones but thats just normal worry in the circumstances <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

All in all, I guess I'm as good as can be while he's away. Some of my greatest joy these days is doing things for him just because I want to <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

glad you enjoyed the photos and travel is so expensive even just for a weekend away! I mean the kids need this and that and theres this bill and that bill .. guess its just life though isn't it? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Mum is watching TV as dad is building a bridge .. yes I mean a REAL bridge for cars etc tonight ... not the one he should perhaps <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another post lost, and I don't have time to retype it.

Synopsis: great sunset, {{{AW}}}, how are y'all?

hi neak!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm ok and doing pretty good .. how are you doing these days? Have you got any more news on the book? Mum passed on their probable ok ,, did they approve it yet! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I'm really trying to keep busy and mind off things .. big battle starting some wives been told so I am trying to ignore all the news, rumours are worse than facts at times. Best thing to do is work and pray and trust in his guardian angel <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
I might just say some extra prayers though <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I want to do some cooking and work out a menu for fathers day

Father's Day in Australia is Sunday 3rd September but I think in the US and most of the world its in June isn't it?
Prawns in there somewhere, with salads and my version of a mid east dressing, perhaps a kettle roast , pork or lamb, tators, veges, cabbage in oyster sauce, maybe dolma if I get off my behind & roll the vine leaves, thinking of more ???
<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'll have lets see, dad, Jonnie, brother, Aussies brother, sisters & hubbies .. maybe I should just order a cow & 2 sheep! We girls like some non meat things however men just seem to eat urrrrrr blood dripping yucky sides of beef! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
Want to see a look of horror in this family? just tell the blokes there's no meat!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

well mum & dd what were you doing tomorrow? lol <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Fathers Day food fest

Fruit Kebabs
Prawns in Garlic butter
Prawn cocktails

Fruit platters
Mediterrean salad – Lebanese Cucumber, lettuce, tomato, red onions + Dressing – Cider vinegar, lemon juice, fresh mint, salt, dash balsamic
Baked Garlic Potato
Dolma – marinated rice wrapped in vine leaves
Dhufish in mushroom and wine sauce
Pasta with cheese, cream sauce
Pasta with roma tomato sauce
Roast Lamb & herbs
Roast Pork and apple sauce

Apple Struddel & thickened cream
Fruit salad & ice cream
Pavlova

or

Kentuckey Fried all around plus coleslaw lol ... drats DD says no way mum!

Tuesday is the big day for the book; they will vote on it at their meeting.

If it weren't for Aussie's angel, well, let's just thank God for his very-efficient celestial protector. We'll keep praying in case the rumors are true, since we know A2 is always either in trouble, or just about to get into trouble.

Your feast sounds yummy, in a carniverous sort of way. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> If you ever get over to this side of the world, AJ will BBQ you some veggie stuff. (The men will have to pretend there is blood dripping down. We have ketchup.....)

Give Mum a big hug, and Mikey, too. Actually, give everybody hugs. Why not - hugs are free.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{AW & AWMum's Clan and Clam}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

AW,
I hope bringing it up didn't make it hurt more.
You are a happy person, I think the lights in the room brighten for Aussie whenever you walk in. However, I think I sense some sadness sometimes. Not often, but sometimes.
Remember on bad days that others of us are praying for all of you too.

The food sounds great!
What time do I need to be there? Maybe I shouldn't even say anything. With all the other people, you probably wouldn't even notice me if I came by and got a big plate of food.

Neak,
My fingers were hitting who knows what keys sometimes and loosing my posts too. Never did figure out what caused it, but unless the whole machine crashed, the "undo" choice in the "edit" menu of the browser will bring it back. Saved me quite a bit the last few months. I'm using Firefox though, maybe Explorer won't work. ???

Sometimes curiosity sucks.

I'm wondering what was in those long posts you lost.

Hi Cinders.
Home today?
Or working............. but still on the edge of being well?

Plans for the weekend?

How about you Neak ?

Another truck ride this weekend?
(Says SS with an odd sort of a smile on his face.)

Hi T&L,
Sleep well tonight.

Wishing everyone a happy weekend.

SS

PS - Hi Neaksis.

Hugs to you too [[[[[[[Neak & family]]]]]]] lol clam , dad fits that just SO well. I'm going to fight like crazy to make sure Aussie does not got too far down that road. Hes just CLAMISH right now <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

SS I can talk about it now really its ok, It IS still so painful and hurts of course and will I guess for the rest of my life. Its a particular soul searing hurt for any mother, for any parent in fact. We are not supposed to bury our children. Yes there are days where I am sad and expect to have them .... where our loss of Peter and our old M seems overbearing, But you take a deep breath, you stand up, and you go on. Giving up was attractive for a while, but rather selfish. And then Mikey came along and I realised HE deserved the best from both of us, as did my mostly grown kids who are just so wonderful. I just was lost for a while.
yes there is a lot of joy in my life now, more than I ever expected, and I do so pray that Aussie has truly found joy with me again. He says he has though he's reluctant to discuss how he feels about much. he makes statements. So I accept the fact.I am so lucky. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

And if I didn't think so mum would remind me, again, & again, & again, & again, .......... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Mum is rather .. well ....... determined <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> (I mean 'I' wouldn't call it nagging <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />)

Well the fighting has been confirmed, the first casulty lists are coming in tonight, so far French & Brits, Afghans no US or OZ known. Selfish thought ..I expect thats a good sign.
Its hard to think of it happening when the sun is shining, kids are playing and all just goes on back home as normal isn't it? I have so much sympathy for the families of those soldiers.
The British general who is in command of Nato forces in Afghanistan, Lieutenant-General David Richards, has compared the intense fighting in Helmand to the worst seen in the Korean and Second World Wars.

Dulce bellum inexpertis - War is sweet for those who haven't experienced it. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Oh, AW, I'd give you a hug if you were here.

As it is, I've got to go bake cookies. For a wedding. Have the Lemon Coolers and Snickerdoodles done. Have to do the Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies now. Then the peach tarts.

Pass the cookies, please.

Another big hug for {{{AW}}} and {{{Cinders}}}

Good morning, Mom.

Feeling much better......sure wish I was wise today.

I was wet all the way to my toes, but it doesn't all show. And you may notice that baby poop clashes with the color of our scrubs! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />



Thank goodness for hospital scrubs!!



t&l, the moist

T&L, just how often does this happen to you at work?