diarea?

Of course it's untrue, but I knew what you meant and she didn't. But of course, she was so to speak, in the gunsights and it always feels less funny there.

-AD

I, think when, i was In skul I, didn,t lurn whar to, put. The commas!

OK, I sort of remember the diarrhea part, but not the context or why I said it. Tell her it's an American idiom that doesn't translate well. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> See what I get for making jokes? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

t&l

up-ology ? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Would it help anything if she got an up-ology? I left you a message on the other thread.

t&l

AACK!

I forgot to write in my update, that I'm distressed that my friend, whom I have referred to as "my lunch buddy", also laid off, has not found a job yet. He's a fine engineer too. It makes my head ache to think about it. And since then, he hasn't gone to lunch with me. I guess I'm too pleased with my great good fortune (to have found a job) to be comfortable company right now.

-AD

YEAH!!!!!

Wow, you didn't even tell us...you spared us some major worry over you by not letting us know in the first place, that impresses me...but also TICKS ME OFF! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

XMrs. AD,

If you are still reading please understand that we are terribly protective of AD, because we have known him here for so long...if you were the one to post (and it would be cool if you did) we would be watching your back too, and encouraging you every step of the way as well. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Weaver,

I read that, a week ago or so. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Sorry not to reply.

Thanks for your concern.

How are you?

-AD

I'm doing really good AD, thank you for asking.

I feel some sort of peace entering my life...and finally I know that it all truly does come from within.

Someday I will share my life with another, but now I am happy to date casually, and this is for the first time ever. It's all new to me, but what my mom always wanted for me.

So 7 years after her death, I am taking her advice.

She always wanted me to not bleach my hair too, so right after she died I put it back to my natural color...and still it is the brown she loved.

Why don't we ever listen to the people who care about us, I wonder.

Update,

Work is good.

Verbal offer on the house (no paper yet).

Other interesting development I promised not to tell about.

Spring is heating up kinda like July already. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
(I'm in the South)

I had a birthday. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Despite that, I'm feeling fine. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I was talking to a grey-haired, balding man one day - and realized that he was younger than me. LOL. My 5-year-old was brushing my hair the other day (because I had been brushing hers, of course) and asked "why is this white?" I had no answer. I tell her my hair is brown and she repeats it as a fact. Kids are great! (but how long will dear old dad be able to say that white is brown and get away with it?)

-AD
PS. Only some spots are white.

Work is good.

That can make up for a lot of other things that are not good. Well, some things.
Like when you go through the drive through and then spill your fries on to the floor of the car. You just say "Ya know, I have a good job, I'll just drive around and get some more fries."

If you eat the burger fast, you can even get another one of those.

Too.



Verbal offer on the house (no paper yet).
Hope it works. Wouldn't that be nice.


Other interesting development I promised not to tell about.
We can guess though.
Hmmmm, lets see.
Does it involve someone whose initials are XW?
Otherwise known as mother of DD?

If that's not it, maybe it has something to do with the hole in the ozone layer?



Spring is heating up kinda like July already. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
(I'm in the South)

It's been cool here lately. So nice to work in the yard, or take hikes, or bike rides. You should come by after work.

I had a birthday. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Despite that, I'm feeling fine. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Ha, you young guys don't even know what it's like to feel old. Ah - that is............
I should shut up, my dad says I don't have a clue.

You don't look any older.

If that makes you feel better.

Of course, I haven't seen you since November. Maybe you woke up the day after your b-day and your hair had all turned white?

Hope you got some sleep, I can't believe you stay up so late on work nights.

I was talking to a grey-haired, balding man one day - and realized that he was younger than me. LOL. My 5-year-old was brushing my hair the other day (because I had been brushing hers, of course) and asked "why is this white?" I had no answer. I tell her my hair is brown and she repeats it as a fact. Kids are great! (but how long will dear old dad be able to say that white is brown and get away with it?)

I find they really don't care much, they still love us even as we age. You are still young, it will be weeks yet before you get old. (grin)

PS. Only some spots are white.
I couldn't see any at all - compared to me.

Thanks for the update, I think a lot of you. You went through all that you did, and didn't become bitter, or spiteful, or mean. You have class - and that's worth a lot.

Tell us what's going on as soon as you get permission. We care.

SS

My dad once told me this what it feels like to get old -

"you wake up in the morning feeling like your usual good self and then you look in the mirror, jump back, gasp and ask who the ****** is that old man"

"you go to the golf course with your usual sprie walk, trusted old clubs, famous swing and swinging like you have all your life...the ball just flat refuses to go as far as it used to"

I of course am not there yet, so I can't really comment. LOL

Happy (belated) Birthday AD!

Thanks for stopping by, SS and Weaver.

Weaver, your Dad sounds like he was a fun guy.

SS, I met your Dad and he seems like a fine fellow too.

I don't play golf, so I don't have that constantly shorter drive to remind me of whatever it is that it might mean.

Work is good. We've had a hectic week or two. I've gotten some attaboys. I had a chat with the prez about getting some extra time off (to spend time with my DD) without pay if I can afford it (ie, if the house sells). As long as it doesn't impact schedule, he says. That's good. I'll just have to figure out how to do everything before then.

Our real estate agent says she has a paper offer now. We'll meet her tomorrow to discuss and, probably, respond.

Now it's rainy and cool here - and my grass has suddenly sprung much taller than it has any reason to be. And, 'cause it's wet, I can't do what needs to be done. No matter. All in due time.

I asked DD again what color is my hair and now she says "white and gray". Grump! By the way, did I mention that she, age 5.5 and not yet in grade "K", can READ!? Now, they say that pride is one of the 7 deadly sins, but I'm PROUD of her. What's she going to do in school? Tonight she was playing with my calculator.

-AD

Happy BD, A_D. You know what they say, don't you? You're not getting older. You're just getting better! Well, you keep telling yourself that. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Yes, keep telling yourself that. After all, it worked for T&L. You can see she's lots better now than every before.

So glad things are looking up for you. It's about time.

I notice you didn't comment about the initials of the person you can't talk about.

That's fine. We'll just read between the lines.

I did notice you said (speakig of the real estate person) "We'll meet her......."

How am I doing at between the line reading?

Even if I'm wrong, this is still fun.

See ya -

SS

Hi T&L,

Thanks for the encouragement.

S.S,

Well, if I read between your lines to guess what you're reading between my lines... I have no idea what you're reading. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

But, the real estate lady is happily married and business partners with her H.

How could I tell if T&L is improved? She tells some colorful tales of mis-spent youth, but we all know by now she's pretty handy with a story. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

We now have an agreed upon sale offer contract (whatever it's called) on the house. After appraisal, inspection, the buyer's loan approval etc, we might actually have a sale (which I will recognize by the check in my hand) in 6 weeks or so. That will be an enormous relief.

Work is still good - but hectic, which is good.

-AD

Happy belated b-day, AD. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Shoot, I've been away too long. I haven't laughed like this for a while - with the white and gray hair, and the french fries (hi SS) and all. I almost couldn't remember my password to sign on, either.

Anyway, I thought I would just pop in to say hello. It sounds like you're doing pretty well.

HI S !!!!

Have been wondering how you are.

Hope you give us an update. Maybe we can bump your thread.

AD - I didn't think you were working something (personal)out with the real estate person.
I hope you do have a sale. I hope you do.

SS

Well, I'm honored!

The long lost SVB1 reappears, and posts on my thread!

I hope you are doing well. I'm doing fine. I still wouldn't mind an email from you. (hint, hint). <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

-AD

PS. Hi, SS. Talk SVB into giving us an update, will ya. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />