Hi Pio, Thanks for your kinds words earlier. I was awfully relieved to see that you returned to TKO. I bet you miss your partner in crime though. I haven't caught up with all your posts yet so will comment later.

BigK, make sure you brings clothes for the cold weather with you. Have you booked somewhere in Vegas yet? Three weeks vacation sounds like such a long time - you are very lucky.

Now I am tired. Talk to you all later.

Beth

I really think St. Louis needs to be squeezed in there somewhere BigK. Like between Dallas and Orlando...you'll pass right by me!

I also sent you an email a couple of weeks ago Beth. I've been worried about you!

stph is right BigK. Seeing all there is to see in St. Louis can certainly fit in your schedule. Shouldn't take more than a couple of hours.

Hello everybody,

...been lurking...not much time to post....

...all quite in PLAN B country....got a chance to meet up with some friends...and TOTALLY enjoying boys' week being home....

...glad to see you are 'opening' up more, Pio..

...Todd has a driver's license?....NOTED!

...Geesh Beth....glad to see you back...you certainly have been missed!

stph20...what's the countdown for OW being gone from WS workplace?

...BigK... I guess you will be too busy enjoying your trip to 'keep in touch'....but if you can...please let us know how trip is going...

but seriously, stph20...speaking of St.Louis...anything to see or do in St.Louis?....considering a conference being held there in the Spring... according to Pio....not much...LOL!

Hi Nams, 2much and all the rest...

...in a few days...I am going away for...'a few days'

...not far...not crossing any 'borders' anyway...and managed to plan a pit stop to see my parents...and will most likely get a chance to see my Big Brother!...

...I got the 'cleaning bug' <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />.....been chipping away at it...closet by closet....and some renovation projects.....because I realized when the good weather gets here...I like spending it OUTSIDE...and I have plans for it, too.....so...I am trying to take advantage of the COLD SEASON....geesh...it's gotten really cold up here in the last week or so...

Off to do some work....

P.S. anybody have any news from Larousse?.... I find it a bit strange her leaving TKO without a 'word'....but then...that's how she needed to do it maybe...

countdown is 4 more days! Her last day is Friday. I haven't had much to update on...just been waiting for this to happen. I've had a couple of questions and freak-outs, but BigK always manages to be there for me and calm me down and answer my questions. I think he thinks I'm actually doing OK! Although he STILL manages to kick my [censored] every now and then...I don't know how he does it.... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Yes, Pio is quite the comedian, isn't he? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I don't live directly in St. Louis, I live east of. But I think BigK will have, or should make, plenty of time to come by this way to meet me, since I can't go to Orlando anymore! But to answer your question luna, there's always the Arch, the zoo, the art museum, the botanical gardens (beautiful), there are a few great malls...the Galleria is my favorite. Lots of shopping to do! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> That always makes me happy!

Wow, Luna - you certainly can't see those things anywhere else! What is a "mall"?

St. Louis does have an arch but I can go to any odd street corner on most any country on the planet and see TWO of them - and they are GOLDEN! Think they are small? Just get super-sized.

I think they have riverboat dinner cruises. Because the gaming laws are a bit different between Missouri and Illinois, I think there may even be river boat casinos. Apparently a small strip of the Mississippi between St. Louis and East St. Louis has been declared "International Water". I have been to Laclede's Landing but have never been up in the Arch. I am sure I'm all the lesser for it.

There is something else St. Luois is famous for but it escapes me at the moment.

Let's not forget that St. Louis is home to the 2006 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals !!

What about catching a game while your in town?

And I hope you get to stay here while you're in town.

It's the best.

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No...that wasn't it.

No?

How about this?

Hello Everyone!

It's been a while since I've been here, very busy moving to a new house, new school for kids, etc...
Beth, I wish you a good recovery.
Pio, It's so nice to read your posts again. I was wondering how you've been and wishing you an easier journey towards recovery.
I understand that Todd is not posting, but I saw Big K is active and well, luna, steph, hi to all...

Pio - there is a furrier nearby where they are having a sale on chinchilla and sable. Do you want me to stop in and ask them if they are interested in hamster fur muffs?

Well I see the stars are coming out again. How is everything estrela? Is your WH now a FWH? How is your law practice going?

Yes Todd is no longer posting. He decided to break off his EA with me. I was in withdrawal for a while but I am getting better.

BTW I am going to mention this once and then will never bring it up again. I am not referring to anyone specifically as the list is multiple. If anyone posts here something that they feel maybe I should comment on and feels ignored because I don't, it may very well be the case. For reasons that I don't think had anything directly to do with me (I may never know for sure), some posters who occasionally come here post in a seemingly friendly manner turn right around on other threads and post very negative things about me. Since I don't usually read those other threads, I find out about this second-hand but in examining the posts, I see that what was told to me is quite true.

I decided that I have enough problems dealing with a two-faced WW and I don't need to add to that by dealing with two-faced posters on MB. So I have carefully identified those individuals and have placed them on my "ignore" filter list. Now I see that they post but am blissfully unaware of what they say or, in a sense, I am totally klueless which I find refreshing.

I had hoped to quit MB entirely when these recent comments were made known to me. I reluctantly came back for reasons which were not my own. I'm still uncertain that it was the right decision.

All I can say is that if anyone finds me in the least bit offensive, please place me on your ignore list and don't read this thread. If you cannot be compelled to do either of those things, do the next best thing and keep your comments to yourself.

Just to put all this in perspective, at the moment I have about 6 people on my ignore list and no lemonman, you have not yet been elevated to that status. All I can say is keep trying. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

co-signed.

Really BigK? I thought lemonman WAS on your ignore list...

You don't have to get snippy Pio. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I may not live in the greatest city in the world, but our zoo is one of the best in the country, 2nd only to San Diego. I did forget to mention that we do have a new baseball stadium, and yes, the Cardinals did win the World Series this year...I couldn't care less about baseball, so that may be why I didn't mention it, but the new stadium is nice.

I don't even go to St. Louis that much, I mostly stick with my hometown and areas surrounding it in IL, I'm just trying to get BigK to check it out (and keep luna from being bored)! Don't ruin it for me Pio! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

St. Louis is famous for toasted ravioli.

We do have riverboat casinos. Casino Queen is close to downtown. We don't have riverboat restaurants anymore, that I can think of anyway.

Laclede's Landing is fun. Lots of bars and restaurants and nightlife.

When are you going to be in town luna? I'll see what's going on then and let you know.

AND.....


http://www.swi-news.com/SWI-Belle.htm

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(((PIO)))



I for one was thrilled at your return but if it is counterproductive for your personal life???? What the heck does the above quote mean? Who's reasons Pio? Just tell me if I am too nosey or direct but that's just me (imagine being my WH??? LOL).

What's up with all this?

Don't know if you read my yoo-hoo to Faithful Follower but I am going through the same questions you are asking yourself with the exception of I am asking WH and he is asking me...

I heard something today that struck me, made me sad and yet in some strange way hopeful that I could once achieve it with someone...they said "Your marriage is the most important relationship you will have on earth"
I think we all tend to take it for granted at different times in our lives. I am at the point that I am yearning for this to just magically happen...I'm sure it is tons of work but can imagine that it would be very fulfilling, comforting and secure to know that you had reached that point...guess it's just as hard to maintain as is to achieve or maybe even more so

Just a bit of flight of ideas

I've been grossly depressed these days so don't post too much but do read/lurk

I see you as making such gains since the summer Pio, I know on a day by day basis it must be extremely difficult but you are not a quitter and you are just slam in the middle of the marathon...if you make it up the next hill then going down will be even sweeter...hang in there Pio

PS. If you talk to your wondertwin give him my regards and let him know I am thinking and praying for him since his silent departure

2much,

Sorry but can't answer. If I were to be totally honest, Justuss would go crazy.

Posting here sometimes is counterproductive. I recognized that a couple of months ago. Being aware of it helps. I agree that there has been significant evolution since the summer. I now estimate (and I'm sure most would agree) that I am a neanderthal. I do talk to the boy wonder on occasion. He seems to be doing well and fortunately for us has not managed to get behind the wheel of a car yet. Small favors...small favors.

I did see the thread but didn't read it. I assumed it was for FF. I also try to limit the threads I read. I get updates on a couple (including this one) via email otherwise I avoid MB as best I can. Part of this healing process is trying to not think about the A 24/7. If you are sitting and reading MB all day and night, it is hard to keep infidelity out of your thoughts. So MB is helpful but you have to keep it in perspective. Take it with moderation rather than an addiction.

WW knows I post here but also knows I spend little time doing it. She doesn't like me posting but not enough to get really bothered by it. I think what bothers her most is that it is a reminder to both of us and, as I have said before, she would rather bury her head in the sand.

I have told her she is free to read anything I post. I'm hiding nothing. I also asked if she ever thought about posting here again. She said she has no desire.

I'm still emailing with pool boy's GF. I don't start them but I answer hers. It seems to be doing her a lot of good and she sounds like she is beginning to heal. I'm glad because she seems like a nice girl. It is odd though seeing the affair through her eyes. When I hear about things gemela used to do, it makes me embarrassed for her. Apparently what she thought she was being so clever about and keeping it such a secret, everybody (and I mean everybody) knew. PBGF also supports the concept of a MLC for gemela. Now I wonder what people are whispering behind our backs. It doesn't bother me if they are. Just makes me wonder.