What's Happening In Your Life?

[travlnman2]

WELL. I AM DONE WITH HIGH SCHOOL.

I should have put more effort into my Algebra but I suck at math and am supper lucky I passed everything else. I did well on my CI, Banking and Modern Literature tests but Journalism and Algebra were bad. I had to pass either Banking or Algebra and I knew I was not going to pass Algebra but hey I passed banking. But my teacher did rounded the grades for my class so I passed everything

[buffyfan145]

Congrats TM2!!! :D

[New Kid In Town]

TM - Congrats ! Now you can enjoy your summer.

[LuvTim]

That's wonderful, TM2! So pleased for you, young man! :hug:

[Brooke]

Tm, good for you! :yay:

[NightMistBlue]

You're free!! Enjoy.

[travlnman2]

Thanks everyone the ceremony is tommorow.

We missed most of Joe last night. The freaking traffic was AWFUL. We live 20 minuets away from the Ampitheater it took us an hour and half to get there the cops did not know how to handle it. Thank God that we did not miss Life's Been Good or Rocky Mountain way. We hear In The City walking in and he was playing Funk 49 when we walked through the gates. :brickwall: I am going to go complain to the City of Hartford for their incompetence :thumbsdown:

[Brooke]

Tm, so very sorry you missed some of Joe's show! How aggravating!

How was Tom?

[NightMistBlue]

I would like to thank my compadres on The Border for wishing me well. I'm feeling much better after a treatment by a vestibular therapist. No more of the spins when I look up or lie down. Yippee!

Special thanks to the kind-hearted Tracy :hug:

[LuvTim]

I would like to thank my compadres on The Border for wishing me well. I'm feeling much better after a treatment by a vestibular therapist. No more of the spins when I look up or lie down. Yippee!

Special thanks to the kind-hearted Tracy :hug:

Well, as usual, you're too kind. But YAY, you're feeling better! So happy to hear it! :-D

[New Kid In Town]

NMB - So happy to hear you are over the vertigo and feeling better.

[Brooke]

NMB, glad to hear you are better, but take it easy!

Sorry I've been mia lately. I had last week off work and got lots of stuff done around home. Also went to a Jonny Lang show in Columbia and met up with our daughter for dinner before.

Now, back to work! :|

[Dawn]

I would like to thank my compadres on The Border for wishing me well. I'm feeling much better after a treatment by a vestibular therapist. No more of the spins when I look up or lie down. Yippee!

Special thanks to the kind-hearted Tracy :hug:

Hey there! So glad to hear you are responding well to treatment and feeling better!! 🌺💐🌷🎈🌻🎼🎤😎

All Best,

Dawn

[Glennsallnighter]

Glad you are feeling so much better NMB, and Brooke, great that you had a lovely week off.

[Jonny Come Lately]

Delighted to report that I got my final degree results a few days ago. I did very well and got a first (better than I'd expected TBH). My graduation is in a few weeks but you can now call me Jonny Come Lately MSc if you're into that sort of thing (or not - I don't mind!).

Also wanted to congratulate TM on completing high school - I remember that summer well, have a great time - and hope that everyone else is well.

[DJ]

Well, it has been awhile since I've been on here. Busy planning a August wedding and my son having major surgery. My daughter is getting married, and wow there is a lot to plan, even being the Mom. My son, poor kid, has to go back into braces at 22 years old, then have reconstructive jaw surgery. I just pray this surgery stops or at the least, helps his headaches that he has had since he was small. He is busy working on graduating in December with a Petroleum Eng. degree. He also goes to summer school and works two jobs. Busy busy. My health took a weird turn in April. I found out I have kidney cysts on my left kidney and a scar on my right. Nothing too serious, the Dr. said a lot of people have cysts and have no clue they are there. But I was getting such horrible infections. Happy to say I am on the road to recovery. Our summer was a slow starter. It has finally warmed up to above 80 and is beautiful. Most of my flower plants did weird things this year with it being so cool and rainy. I just hope it stays nice for awhile, have to have the sunshine. Well that's all for now Peace and Have a Safe Happy July 4th!! :smile:

[SweetHolly]

I know I haven't been on here much in like forever but tomorrow is my one year anniversary with my boyfriend.

[NightMistBlue]

My graduation is in a few weeks but you can now call me Jonny Come Lately MSc if you're into that sort of thing (or not - I don't mind!).

You have a master's degree! And you're so young, a mere whelp really. Congratulations, Master Jonny! :thumbsup:

[UndertheWire]

Johnny, what subject is your degree in and what comes next?

[Jonny Come Lately]

Thanks for the kind words! My degree is in Chemistry - I did a 4 year course with a research project in my final year - this turned out to be a very good call as I got my best mark of the three counting years in my final year, in part because my project went very well (I mention this specifically as some people only did a 3 year course). I plan to continue my academic studies by doing a PhD, probably in Inorganic/Materials Chemistry, which is my favourite and strongest area, which I'll start in late September.

[NightMistBlue]

Oh my lord, we're going to have to address him as Dr. Jonny before too long!

[buffyfan145]

Congrats Jonny!!! :D

[Glennsallnighter]

Well done JCL! Delighted to hear of your academic success. SH, great to hear from you too. Its been a while! And DJ, I hope things go well with you and your family - you certainly have a busy summer planned

[RudieCantFail]

Wow, JCL! You're so ambitious! Enjoy your summer and hope you have lots of fun before you pursue your Ph.D. Are you planning on being a professor or do research along with teaching, if you don't mind me asking? Also, I know you've been on here lately, but I'd like to welcome you back after your lengthy absence. Welcome, JCL!

SweetHolly, congrats on your anniversary!

DJ, hope everything pans out well! Congrats to your daughter getting married soon as well as to your son getting his degree in the fall! Hope he recovers quickly after the braces and surgery. Ooh, the kidney infections must have been so painful, but good thing that you're getting it taken care of!

[Jonny Come Lately]

Thanks everyone for ! Thanks also to Rudie for the welcome back (out of curiosity, how are your own studies going? Or have you finished now?) To answer your question, the research side appeals to me more than teaching so I'd prefer to focus on that rather than lecturing, although I wouldn't completely rule that out at this stage - it's still some way off.

One thing I definitely wouldn't worry about is me enjoying the summer - I've been finding plenty of ways to amuse myself (the weather has even been quite nice for the most part, which is unusual!). :wink:

[New Kid In Town]

JCL - Wow ! Congratulations ! And best of luck on working towards your PhD.
Your resume sure sounds impressive ! Just wondering, what college did you attend for your Masters and do you plan on continuing at that school for your PhD?

DJ - Best wishes for successful surgery for your son, and good luck on your daughter's wedding. Glad you are feeling better. One of my nephews was married a couple of months ago and I spent a fortune for the dress, shoes, hotel, etc. But, it was a beautiful wedding and so worth it.

[travlnman2]

Hi how is everyone doing?

This is my latest thing I made.
https://soundcloud.com/guitarfreak-89354061/welcome-to-the-junglecivil-war

Don't worry I got some Eagles stuff coming up soon

[RudieCantFail]

JCL, I'm anxious and nervous about transferring to UC Berkeley next month for economics. I'm not guaranteed my major, so I need to get at least a 2.7 in my 2 pre-reqs. It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't done on a Bell Curve for the stats class, but I will find a way to get through it. I doubt myself a lot, but it usually turns out well. I like to be pleasantly surprised.

If you do end up teaching in the future, that would be pretty cool. I'm glad that your summer is going pretty well.

[Jonny Come Lately]

JCL - Wow ! Congratulations ! And best of luck on working towards your PhD.
Your resume sure sounds impressive ! Just wondering, what college did you attend for your Masters and do you plan on continuing at that school for your PhD?

Thanks! I've been at Nottingham University for the last four years. I enjoyed my time there (I really liked the campus environment) and I did consider staying but for my PhD I've decided to go to Liverpool, partly because it's closer to home but also because they have had a lot of investment in Chemistry and the other Sciences recently so it's very strong in my field.

Really good luck RCF, here's hoping the pre-reqs go well.

[UndertheWire]

Not just a first (and a masters) but one at a good university!
I bumped into an old friend recently and learned that her elder son is hoping to start a Physics PhD at Liverpool in September (subject to getting at least a 2i so he can get funded). He's just finished an MSc degree at Bristol. My own son, decided to stick with a BEng (in Computing), as he wanted to get out into the real world but many of his friends stayed on for the fourth year.

I hadn't realised that four year degrees were so common. Back in my day, almost all degree courses were just three years but my guess is that's because of how they were funded - when the state was paying the fees and even maintenance grants, there would have been little support for longer courses.

I'm assuming that with a first, you'll have no trouble getting Research Council funding of whatever PhD you choose.

[New Kid In Town]

Johnny - Good Luck and best wishes ! The land of the Beatles !

UTW - Interesting as all college degrees here are at least four years. Engineering and Pharmacy are five year degrees. At least at the colleges I know of. I went to Rutgers and both of those majors are five years. I do not think a three year degree exists here. However, you can go summers and graduate early in three years. I had some friends who did this and than went on to grad school or law school.

Rudie - Good Luck ! I am sure everything will work out. UCB is such a great school. You should feel proud just for being accepted. I am sure a degree from there will go far as you enter the job market after you graduate. Schools like UCB look great on the resume and most certainly get you through the door in a job search.

[Glennsallnighter]

In Ireland most degree courses are 3 or 4 years long. I did an honours Science degree which was 4 years. But many people in Arts disciplines did 3 year degrees. They work you hard though!! I remember a friend if my sisters did a 3 year honours degree in Ireland. She wanted to transfer to a Masters programme in the USA but was told that with a 3 year degree she 'wouldn't be up for it'. They insisted she did a one year conversion course to get her 'up to standard'. The work she had to do on the conversion course was work she had already done to a higher level in her primary degree!!!

[UndertheWire]

Scotland has had four year degrees for as long as I can remember, but that's because scottish students spend a year less in high school. However some courses will allow students from England or Wales to go straight into the second year if they have suitable A-levels.

I did a three year science degree and we were worked pretty hard compared to the arts students that I knew.

[Glennsallnighter]

Thing with science though is that practicals count towards the end of year exam results so we could go into each exam with up to 40% done, whereas our Arts equivalents had to do 100 % of their course assessment as exams!!

[WalshFan88]

Hope everyone is doing well. Been far too long since I posted or read in here. So I won't pretend to know what I've missed but well wishes to all and hope all is well.

Things are ok here. Had some various small worries lately but I'd like to think I'm getting towards the end with that. My health is about as stable as it's ever been, and I'm doing pretty good all in all. So I can't, shouldn't, and won't complain.

I leave for Current River on Thursday, I love small trips like that, nothing fancy but enough to restore my sanity. I love floating and boating on the river.

[RudieCantFail]

Thank you, NKIT. I'm in the acceptance and hope stage of grief over the stress. Reading the Facebook group page for the transfers on my news feed makes me feel better because they're freaking out more than me or have more concerns and questions. I don't know what to worry about yet other than the unknown.

[Brooke]

I'm kind of behind here too, but hope everyone is doing well.

Austin, have fun floating! I would love to do that again sometime. Shoot, it's probably been 20 years since I've been! Hmmmm

Rudi, best of luck to you! I'm sure you'll do fine!

[travlnman2]

Got a job interview today at my Universities Book Store.

[NightMistBlue]

Good luck, trav!

Austin, that river trip sounds wonderful. Will you be camping as well?

[WalshFan88]

Good luck, trav!

Austin, that river trip sounds wonderful. Will you be camping as well?

No, my grandma and stepgrandpa have a cabin on the river! Good thing as I'm not one for sleeping in a tent. :lol:

[New Kid In Town]

Austin - That river trip sounds fun. Hope you have a great time and good weather. I've found even a couple of days away does wonders. I have to confess, I don't like sleeping in tents either. My idea of camping is to rent a cabin in the woods on or near a lake.

BTW - My nephew lives in Carbondale(sp) - is that near you ? He is originally from the Chicago subs but moved there for grad school and has stayed down there. He is a big fisherman.

TM - Good luck !

[travlnman2]

I start College the 28th move in the 26tj

[New Kid In Town]

TM - Good Luck and enjoy the first year !
PS - What school are you attending again ? Sorry I forgot.

[travlnman2]

I am attending the University of Hartford

[travlnman2]

I got the Job 8)

[Annoying Twit]

Congratulations!

[UndertheWire]

A university place and a job in the bookshop, so the next question has to be, what are you studying?

[travlnman2]

I am starting at their 2 year program which is just a General Education program with a Buisness concentration. After that I am going into Mechanical Engineering with an Acoustics Concentration. I want to build and design Guitar Amps and Speakers for a career

[buffyfan145]

Congrats TM2!!! :D

I'm getting ready to go back to school and this will be the first time I've actually had to go up to campus to take a class in a long time since I did most of mine online. At least it'll be only on Thursdays since it's a hybrid class (one day a week on campus the rest online). This should hopefully be my final year finally since after this I only have my internship and the final capstone class for my admin assistant major.

Also I got a Office Specialist certificate from my school that shows I'm proficient in all of Microsoft Office's software programs and should be receiving it in the mail any day now. It should also help for future job apps too. :)

[New Kid In Town]

TM & Buffy - Good luck in school this year.
TM - Congrads on the job, now hit those books !
Buffy - Not too much longer before you are done. Any idea where you hope to do your internship?

[buffyfan145]

NKIT, thanks!!! :D Not yet. Have been looking for job postings but do know the college is supposed to help me out when I sign up for it in October then I should start it in January.

[Glennsallnighter]

Good luck to everyone starting new courses in college this year. Hope it all goes well for you all.
I have had dreadful wifi problems the last month or so which has made it very difficult to post here, but we changed provider today and are reaping the benefit immediately.

[RudieCantFail]

Congrats tm2 and Buffy! Good luck with school this year!

I moved into Berkeley this past Monday for an 8 day orientation, and it has been absolute torture at times. It wouldn't be so bad if activities ended at 8 or 9 pm, but they end at 10 or 11 pm. It's also pretty much nonstop, so I just ditched an optional rally that went from 9:30 to 11 pm.

We did this and it was really cold. My hands went numb. It took 2-3 hours, and I felt really bad for cars that were passing by near the football stadium.
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/UC-Berkeley-Students-Largest-Ever-Human-Letter-Guinness-World-Records-440754873.html

I know that I shouldn't be complaining, but man, it's draining.

On the bright side, it's really cool to meet new people in a mostly stress-free time. Also, I got into the stat class I was waitlisting for, and I know other transfers that are taking it too. I'll probably drop the one I'm in and just do that.

[New Kid In Town]

Rudy - So happy for you ! You will not regret it ! This will open so may doors for you when you graduate.

Best of luck to everyone starting school/college with wishes for great/ successful semester.

[travlnman2]

Thanks.

I just finished mixing this hope you enjoy. My first day of work is tommorow from 9/2

https://soundcloud.com/guitarfreak-89354061/freebird-mix

[sodascouts]

I'm getting adjusted to starting the new semester too although for a teacher, it's a bit different!

I have a question for you guys:

There's someone on Facebook who I talk to occasionally on there, but I am not really close to.

Lately, she's been posting photos of herself where's she talking about dieting and exercising and she's clearly gone way too far. She looks gaunt.

Is it my place to say anything when I've so rarely talked to her?

[New Kid In Town]

Soda - I think you should talk to her. From experience I doubt she will listen.
I bet she has had other people try to talk to her too.

Good luck this semester - what classes are you teaching this semester ?
My one sister is an English teacher and taught for a year or two at a local county college. She then went back to teaching HS. Like the HS kids better.

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm getting adjusted to starting the new semester too although for a teacher, it's a bit different!

I have a question for you guys:

There's someone on Facebook who I talk to occasionally on there, but I am not really close to.

Lately, she's been posting photos of herself where's she talking about dieting and exercising and she's clearly gone way too far. She looks gaunt.

Is it my place to say anything when I've so rarely talked to her?

I think I might know who you mean - you could talk to her but again I doubt she will listen. But at least you will know that you tried rather than watched.

[Glennsallnighter]

Good luck to everyone starting new courses this year whether students, teachers or lecturers. We start back on Thursday. My classes are now all science - they have evolved from being all Maths only a few short years ago!!

[New Kid In Town]

GA - Good luck ! Do you teach HS or college.
(I have two sister who are HS teachers - one English the other Science).

[Glennsallnighter]

GA - Good luck ! Do you teach HS or college.
(I have two sister who are HS teachers - one English the other Science).

Its called Secondary School here - Age 12 - 17/18, so I guess it would be equivalent to High School in the USA. There are two 'serious' sets of certificate exams that you work towards, the Junior Certificate after 3 years and (more importantly) the Leaving Certificate when you finish. Its the results of the Leaving that are used to determine if you get a place in University/College afterwards.

[WalshFan88]

I'm getting adjusted to starting the new semester too although for a teacher, it's a bit different!

I have a question for you guys:

There's someone on Facebook who I talk to occasionally on there, but I am not really close to.

Lately, she's been posting photos of herself where's she talking about dieting and exercising and she's clearly gone way too far. She looks gaunt.

Is it my place to say anything when I've so rarely talked to her?

Me, I wouldn't if I were in your shoes just because I hate conflict. I really don't want to upset someone, even out of a caring place. To me it still feels like judging, as someone who's experienced comments from friends. For me personally, because of my history with bullying and also a fair bit of bullheadedness, all criticism is bad criticism and some advice I see as criticism. I'm a very sensitive person in that way. So I probably wouldn't respond well. I wouldn't be upset with you openly, but it would be something I'd stew over. That's just me and my personality. I don't handle what I define as criticism well.

However, I also understand the feeling of watching someone do something bad for themselves, and wanting to help him in some way and feeling guilty for not doing something if things would turn bad. In that case, yes it is justified I think.

I definitely think it is up to you ulimately, but if it was someone I didn't know well, I really would feel uncomfortable doing so. It just makes me nervous.

Because I myself have had my fair share of people who barely know me telling me what I should be doing or not doing or discounting my disabilities (which they see as excuses) and it really throws a wrench in my head and puts me into orbit. And I know how I get about it. So in all fairness, I would never do something to cause someone else that combo of anger/sadness, even though most wouldn't react like I do. But the potential is there. Because I can't be alone in that, IMO.

[NightMistBlue]

I'm getting adjusted to starting the new semester too although for a teacher, it's a bit different!

I have a question for you guys:

There's someone on Facebook who I talk to occasionally on there, but I am not really close to.

Lately, she's been posting photos of herself where's she talking about dieting and exercising and she's clearly gone way too far. She looks gaunt.

Is it my place to say anything when I've so rarely talked to her?

That's tough. She'll almost certainly be defensive I would think. She might not be able to get that you're concerned, and not judging her.

Gah. But it would feel awful to say nothing, as if you don't care. Sorry, I'm of no help. Hopefully someone wise will have the answer. Could you ask her a general well-being question, and not go directly to the dieting issue?

[thelastresort]

I graduated from university this summer and today I have moved into a new flat, alone, in a town miles from home that I have no connection to at all. I start a new job next month and the combination of all of this has made me think I have finally grown up :lol: I have no idea if I am excited, nervous, getting old before my time or something else altogether!

Hope the rest of you are well. I have been about on here of late but I don't think I post anywhere near as much, so sorry if I have missed anything!

[Brooke]

tlr, best of luck in this new chapter in your life!

I had a long weekend with girlfriends in Branson. We had a fantastic time! Friday evening we went to the Pierce Arrow show where my husband's cousin performs. Great show! We have listened to him sing since he was about 3 years old and he's so good! If you ever get to Branson, look up this show!

Saturday we went downtown to the historic district and did a bit of shopping, then went out on the Branson Bell Showboat for a dinner and show cruise. Great fun, lovely evening and dinner and great show!

Sunday morning we visited the Top of the Rock which is a golf complex designed by Arnold Palmer and situated on top of an Ozark mountain. The owner of Bass Pro Shops built it and there is also Big Cedar Lodge next door. Tons of stuff to do there like an Indian Artifacts Museum, trails to walk and golf cart tours through some caverns. There is a beautiful chapel with a glass wall in the back overlooking Tablerock Lake. They do destination weddings there. We decided that we needed to go back there for the whole weekend in order to see it all! Absolutely beautiful! I will try to post some pics in the Every Picture Tells a Story thread later, because words can't describe the beauty of it all!

Yesterday I took off work to babysit my grandson, 3 1/2, and we went to visit my Mom at the nursing home. She is doing so much better since we moved her there! She was amazed with his questions and he was amazed with her remote controlled bed! :lol:

[NightMistBlue]

Yesterday I took off work to babysit my grandson, 3 1/2, and we went to visit my Mom at the nursing home. She is doing so much better since we moved her there! She was amazed with his questions and he was amazed with her remote controlled bed! :lol:

Aww, that's sweet. My mom is in a care home too. It was a hard transition for her, but she's getting the medical care she needs as well as social interaction. She's the reigning Pokeno champ in her building. Her room is stocked with all the snacks and candy that she's won. :)

[sodascouts]

Best wishes tlr and Brooke, glad to hear your mother is adjusting so well!

I had a pretty intense week last week. I had a seizure at work which caused a big fiasco on Wednesday, then we had a hurricane warning which shut down the school, then Friday through Monday I was in Atlanta going to to a book festival during the day and a sci fi convention at night!

I'm back home now - and exhausted!

[RudieCantFail]

It sure is a change, tlr! Hope you're doing well!

I hope your mom is adjusting to her new home relatively easily, Brooke!

Soda, I'm sorry to hear about your recent health scare. Was it from stress or the school year starting, if you don't mind me asking? You sure did have a wild week with the weather and conventions too. I don't know exactly where you're located, and you don't have to say anything. But is Hurricane Irma going to affect where you live, like Harvey, I presume, did?

[travlnman2]

Sorry to hear about that soda :(

I am loving College. My Epiphone headstock broke. So I decided to buy a brand new Guitar. It's a Gibson Les Paul 50s Tribute model. Satin Gold and made inthe USA

[buffyfan145]

So sorry Soda and glad you're doing better now.

My class is going well for me and really glad we don't have that many students in it. I have to give a few presentations later and this will help me, as I don't usually do well with public speaking, and it feels a bit more comfortable for me and already like my teacher since I've had her before.

[DJ]

Hope you're feeling better now Soda.

My summer has been very chaotic. It started out beautifully, weather was great, air was clear. Now all we have is horrible air quality due to all the fires in the state of MT. It's been this way since July!

Couple of bright spots. Our daughter got married on August 19th. And just for that day we had clear blue skies. It truly was a miracle, because a fire was burning across the lake from us, but the wind shifted in our favor. Beautiful day and fun was had by all.
Secondly, on August 2nd my son received a very needed jaw surgery to hopefully stop his migraines that he has suffered with all his life. He is recovering well and is back in College, his last semester. Unless of course he does a Masters program. The College has been having trouble getting much needed software because of the software Co.'s are based in Houston. It will all work out.
So, we have fires raging, Houston has water and now Florida is due to be hit by a hurricane. My brother lives in FL! Ugh, when will this horrid weather end? So on that note, I pray for all the folks and animals suffering through all these natural disasters. You know the saying; You Don't F--- With Mother Nature.
To All, Be Safe and have a lovely rest of your summer. Peace Out.:bye:

[sodascouts]

Glad the school year seems to be going well for everyone!

DJ, hope it all calms down for you and the fires clear up - congrats to your daughter and best wishes for long-term success on your son's surgery.



Soda, I'm sorry to hear about your recent health scare. Was it from stress or the school year starting, if you don't mind me asking? You sure did have a wild week with the weather and conventions too. I don't know exactly where you're located, and you don't have to say anything. But is Hurricane Irma going to affect where you live, like Harvey, I presume, did?

Nah, I don't get triggered by stress like that, thank God, or I'd be in bad shape! However, if I get intensely upset - the kind where you're sobbing and gasping for breath and your temples are throbbing and you're red as a beat and all that - well, I should probably get myself a glass of water.

Harvey was indirectly responsible for my seizure, though! Because I used to live in Houston, my neurologist is located there. I needed her to OK a prescription renewal, but her office was closed for several days. I took meds from my "emergency stash" in the interim. The only problem was that the pills in my emergency stash hadn't been replenished in over a year. I found out the hard way that Lamictal that's over a year old doesn't work very well.

Irma is coming my way, but it's been downgraded. We don't expect anything too terrible by the time it gets where I am.

[New Kid In Town]

Soda - So glad you are better and things have calmed down somewhat for you. Did you enjoy the book fest ? I have thought of going to one. I must be the only person who watches "Book TV" on CSpan.
DJ - I am so glad you were able to have a wonderful day for your daughters wedding. Those fires are scary.
TLR - Good luck at your new job. It's normal to be nervous.
Brooke & NMB - Happy to hear your Mom's are adjusting. My Mom was in a care home too. She always had a stash of goodies for my nieces and nephews when we took them to see grandma from her bingo winnings.
This weather has just been crazy and the hurricane season does not end until November 15th.

[travlnman2]

Been 4 weeks since I arrived at College and I love it.

Got a 2017 Gibson Les Paul 50s Tribute Goldtop

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Hey guys
I have been absent
We moved three times since ju e 15 house sold in 4 days
Fi ally un new house unpacking is going slowly ?.....
Hope all are well.and safe
Tt

[DJ]

Soda; Glad you are doing better now. Funny how some outdated medication gains strength and others lose it. My brother and family live in FL. They weren't affected to badly by Irma. A couple days with no power, which meant food loss, but they are native Montanan's so they knew how to prepare.

[Glennsallnighter]

Sorry I haven't checked in in a while. Some of you may know my father died on Tuesday afternoon so it's been pretty intense.

[Houston Baby]

Lisa - you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers during this sad, difficult time. As I said in my message to you, you have many friends around the world who are keeping you in their prayers. Let the wonderful memories of your dad comfort you. :hug:

[LuvTim]

Sorry I haven't checked in in a while. Some of you may know my father died on Tuesday afternoon so it's been pretty intense.

GA, my heart goes out to you at this sad time.

[RudieCantFail]

GA, I'm sorry for your loss. He may not be physically here, but he'll always be there in your memories, especially the good and humorous times.

[New Kid In Town]

Sorry I haven't checked in in a while. Some of you may know my father died on Tuesday afternoon so it's been pretty intense.

GA - Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Having lost both my parents I know what a sad, difficult time it is for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[buffyfan145]

I'm so sorry GA. Sending thoughts and prayers.

[UndertheWire]

GA, sad news. Look after yourself and it's ok to feel however you feel.

[AlreadyGone95]

Sorry about your dad, GA. :(

I don't think I've been on here since June, and alot has changed since then.

I finally got my driver's license in August, which means I was free to go to college on my terms since my grandmother has given me her car to use as I please (within reason). I said "was" because my mom moved in with her fiancee 3 weeks ago. I'm now living on my own amd learning how to juggle college and household chores, although I do spend alot of my time at my uncle's.

A few weeks ago, I had an appointment with an orthopedist. I was having ankle pain and trouble walking because of my cerebral palsy. My orthopedist told me that surgery is the only option because it's permanent. The only problem is the recovery period. I can't do college and recover, so I'll have to wait until Christmas break to have the surgery. Until then, I just have to hobble around and wear an ankle brace for support.

College is going great, although I do have a B in class that will probably stay a B because it's an online class, which I hate. I like the class, Sociology, but online learning just isn't for me. I've been elected president of three clubs, History, Political Guild, and Ally Outreach(LGBT). I'm going to four conferences this school year, Washington DC, and I may possibly briefly meet Pres. Jimmy Carter after one of his Sunday school classes.

My bond with four of my professors is growing stronger. It's very likely that my college will get a BA history/government program next fall, in which case, I'll enroll in it. Three of the four professors teach history or government. I have really bocome close to two of them, sort of like an adopted child.

I enjoy most of my classes, except for signing up for two literature classes in one semester. That huge amount of reading has lessened the joy I get of out of reading.

[Delilah]

Sorry I haven't checked in in a while. Some of you may know my father died on Tuesday afternoon so it's been pretty intense.

I'm sorry to hear that, GA. You and your family have my condolences.

[New Kid In Town]

AG - Oh my gosh - that is a lot on your plate for one semester. I am so sorry to hear about the need for surgery.
I always loved my poli sci/ gov. classes - it was one of my majors. I could never have taken an on line class - if they had them then-lol. I always liked the class room experience interacting with the class and professor.
Good Luck this semester - it sounds like you have it under control.

[AlreadyGone95]

AG - Oh my gosh - that is a lot on your plate for one semester. I am so sorry to hear about the need for surgery.
I always loved my poli sci/ gov. classes - it was one of my majors. I could never have taken an on line class - if they had them then-lol. I always liked the class room experience interacting with the class and professor.
Good Luck this semester - it sounds like you have it under control.

I love my political science professor. He's a combination of intelligent, nutty, crazy, and loveable. He's one of the two that I have become the closest to, and he really helped me come out of my shell. I've taken the only 2 classes with him that I can, until the 4 year program is implemented. I should be doing a conference with him in November in Savannah, GA. I plan on minoring in political science.

[New Kid In Town]

Have a wonderful time in Savannah in November. I can't believe you can get the chance to meet Jimmy Carter ! So cool - not many people can say they met a former president. I have read he is very nice and approachable - if you can get past the S.S.
What will your major be ?

[AlreadyGone95]

Have a wonderful time in Savannah in November. I can't believe you can get the chance to meet Jimmy Carter ! So cool - not many people can say they met a former president. I have read he is very nice and approachable - if you can get past the S.S.
What will your major be ?

Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it. This will be first academic conference of any kind. I'm only a sophomore. Most students don't start doing this until their senior year or grad school, so it's an amazing privilege to be able to do this so young.
I live only a hour from Plains, GA. My history professor has done this before, and he wants me and a few others to do it before Pres. Carter is no longer able to.
My major is history, so it's a good combination since history and political science are so intertwined. I'll do a history conference in the spring in Tallahassee, Florida.

[LuvTim]

AG95, sorry about your ankle, but your life, otherwise, seems to be improving by leaps and bounds!! :yay: I couldn't be happier to hear it! We always knew you'd excel, given the opportunity. Much love and best wishes for your very bright future! :-D

[Brooke]

Ga, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I haven't been around here for a bit. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

AG, good luck with your classes and your ankle.

[RudieCantFail]

I'm taking an econ midterm tomorrow and I'm scared a little bit but somehow a bit relaxed. Like, I should have been studying hard, but I go to office hours and seek tutoring a lot, and I think I've got the grasp of it. The definitions evade me though, but when in doubt, graph it out!

Lol, I just have a stats midterm on the 11th, and then I can't wait to see Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie on the 14th!

At this point, I really wished that I applied for Environmental Economics and Policy under the College of Natural Resources, so I wouldn't have to worry about GPA.

Heck, I'll be happy with a C on this exam tomorrow and then just do better on the next two tests. I know what I need to improve on for next time regarding study habits.

[AlreadyGone95]

I love my political science professor. He's a combination of intelligent, nutty, crazy, and loveable. He's one of the two that I have become the closest to, and he really helped me come out of my shell. I've taken the only 2 classes with him that I can, until the 4 year program is implemented. I should be doing a conference with him in November in Savannah, GA. I plan on minoring in political science.

Yesterday afternoon ,my political science professor confirmed that I will be doing a paper on a undergraduate panel in Savannah, in a little over a month. My paper will focus on British public opinion of Brexit post-vote: if it's changed as a whole or within the 4 nations, ups and downs, events that may have changed public opinion etc. (I chose this topic because of my trip to Scotland.) As I said earlier, this will be my first academic conference, but it should be the first of many to come throughout my career.

[LuvTim]

Congrats, AG95!! That's wonderful news! :-)

[Annoying Twit]

Congratulations AG95!

BTW: In my opinion, Brexit is a complete farce and has exposed deep social problems in the UK including rampant xenophobia and the utter incompetence of our government. Looking at the demographics of the vote, it tends to be the elderly who voted most strongly for Brexit and the youth who voted against it. In doing so, again in my opinion, the more elderly have sabotaged the future of our youth.

[New Kid In Town]

AG - Congrats ! What a wonderful experience for you. You have to let us know how things went when you get back and have the time to post here.

[Delilah]

That’s great, AG95. Sounds like an interesting topic. Very timely too, with your recent trip to Scotland. Good luck!

[travlnman2]

So sorry for your loss GA.

I was completely shocked when Tom Petty died. I am so lucky I got to see him on that last tour. It hit me like a ton of bricks


Just checking in.


Two songs I recorded are here
https://soundcloud.com/guitarfreak-89354061/something

https://soundcloud.com/guitarfreak-89354061/estranged-final

[Pippinwhite]

Celebrating 21 years of happy marriage (really!) to my hubby! He's a blessing every day. :inlove:

[Brooke]

Congratulations, Pippin! Here's to many more! :cheers:

[sodascouts]

Happy anniversary, Pippin! And good luck, AG!

[Pippinwhite]

Thanks Soda! :D

[New Kid In Town]

Awe - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PIPPIN ! :cheers:
Best wishes for many, many more happy years together ! Have a wonderful day.

[Delilah]

Congratulations on 21 Years, Pippin!

[Pippinwhite]

Thanks, New Kid and Delilah! :D

[East Texas Girl]

Happy Anniversary to you and the hubs, Pippin!!

We share the same anniversary month, mine is October 21.

[My My]

Congratulations to you and your hubby, Pippin! 21 years is quite the accomplishment these days!

[Freypower]

It's my anniversary month too, 24 years on October 9. Happy anniversary to you Pippin & ETG as well!

[buffyfan145]

Happy Anniversary Pippin, FP, and ETG!!! :D

[Pippinwhite]

Happy anniversary to you all, FP and ETG, and thanks for all your kind wishes! :iloveyou:

[New Kid In Town]

Happy Anniversary FP and ETG !

[Annoying Twit]

Same from me.

[NightMistBlue]

Celebrating 21 years of happy marriage (really!) to my hubby! He's a blessing every day. :inlove:

Congratulations, Pippin and Mr. Pippin! :grouphug:

[Delilah]

Happy Anniversary to you and the hubs, Pippin!!

We share the same anniversary month, mine is October 21.


It's my anniversary month too, 24 years on October 9. Happy anniversary to you Pippin & ETG as well!

Happy anniversary, ETG and FP!

[East Texas Girl]

Thanks everyone, you're all too sweet!! It will be our 28th anniversary this year.

Happy Anniversary to you too FP!

[NightMistBlue]

Yes, congrats to FP and Mr. FP too.

Sadly, I am perpetually single!

[Pippinwhite]

Thanks, NMB! :D

[Brooke]

Happy Anniversary to all!

[NightMistBlue]

Ooh Brooke, I like that photo of Glenn smoking. Sex-ay!

[WalshFan88]

Trying to catch up...

Happy Anniversary to those celebrating.

I hope all is well with everyone and if not, well wishes.

---

I'm doing pretty well. I've been going for back injections to try to tame my pain down as they don't want to operate yet and I'd just soon not either. But they seem to be helping but I'm at my limit for 6 months, so I'm just hoping it lasts.

I'm going to Florida for my annual trip in a couple weeks, I love going there and it's my yearly getaway, along with going to Current River which is always fun. I might go in March too, depending on my schedule. I try to take the opportunity.

I got a new iPhone 8 Plus and my old one sold already, so that was nice. I wanted to have a better camera for the Florida trip and I didn't like what I saw of the iPhone X anyway, so I passed on that until maybe next year. I recommend the 8+

[Miomick]

I am fixing my teeth :scowl: and working on mty Master's thesis :|

[buffyfan145]

Been a little while since I did an update about school. My class has been going really well and really like my teacher and that it's a smaller class. There's only 4 other students besides me, but since I'm going into being an administrative assistant it's mimicking what my job might be like after I graduate. It also helps for me giving presentations as it's smaller and I already feel like I know them so helps my anxiety about it. Then I just signed up for what should be my final class for next semester!!! :D I still have to do the internship later but it's so great being so close to finally graduating college. :D

And yes, still editing my next book and also have a new story idea I'm planning to start writing for National Novel Writing Month next month, but only using it to write each day and not the 50,000 word count goal as I don't need all that stress with school too. LOL

[travlnman2]

I am going into my second half of my first semester

[Annoying Twit]

Study, students, study! :)

[AlreadyGone95]

I've finally finished the paper the Savannah conference. Now my professor has to edit it. We've got everything else set (hotel, transportation, etc). My professor was kind enough to pay for everything himself. My next etep is to prepare my presentation, which has to be between 5-10 minutes long.

I've also submitted the position paper for the Atlanta conference, which is the week after the Savannah conference. Submitting the paper comfirms my eligibility to attend.

Tomorrow morning, I'll be going to hear Pres. Carter preach in Plains, GA, and I'll get a photo with him afterwards. I'm going with my college's history club.

Tomorrow is also my mom's birthday, so I'll be spending some time with her. She's getting married on Wednesday, but because of college and the kind of nonexistent relationship my stepfather prefers to have with me, I probably won't attend the wedding.

[New Kid In Town]

AG - Good luck at both Savannah and Atlanta ! Such an exciting time for you, you should be so proud of everything you have accomplished. That is so cool that you will get to meet Pres. Carter. Have a wonderful time.

[buffyfan145]

Best of luck Kim!!! :D And that's awesome you get to meet President Carter!!!

[LuvTim]

Very good news, AG95. So happy for all the good things coming your way. :-)

[LuvTim]

All of you students make me smile- your future is so bright. Good for you! :-)

Buffy, good luck writing in November!

[Glennsallnighter]

Glad things are going your way Kim!

[AlreadyGone95]

Here's the photo with President Carter. We had to do it as a group, but I got the best spot, right next to the president himself. He looks and sounds amazing for 93.
http://i65.tinypic.com/15piu13.jpg

Tomorrow is my college's Halloween/Festival. I'm going as James T. Kirk. I'll be helping manning 3 different tables all afternoon.

[Annoying Twit]

Amazing!

Is that Rosalynn Carter on the far left?

[UndertheWire]

That's a great photo, Kim. I was thinking how far you've come since you first started posting here. You'll be going a lot further, too.

[AlreadyGone95]

Amazing!

Is that Rosalynn Carter on the far left?

Yes, it is.

[My My]

Congratulations, AG! Great photo, thanks for sharing!

[Brooke]

Awesome, Kim! Great photo!

Good luck to all of you students too!

[buffyfan145]

So awesome Kim and that's a great pic!!! :D

[New Kid In Town]

Kim - I love that picture of you all ! What a special memory for you all. Not many people can say they met the President. Best wishes for continued good luck in school.

[AlreadyGone95]

Have you ever seen two bigger dorks?! (My political science professor, who gave me the Kirk shirt I'm wearing and the one I'm going to Savannah with next week.)
http://i65.tinypic.com/2pq51nd.jpg

ETA: Thanks everyone. Your congrats and praise mean alot. UTW, it is amazing to look back at what I've accomplished in the 18 months. I sometimes still can't believe it.

[travlnman2]

I will be 19 in 4 weeks!


Sorry I haven't been around. Very Very busy

[Glennsallnighter]

This night, in fact just about this time 11 years ago I ‘googled’ (if that was the word then) the name ‘Glenn Frey’ to see if I could find out anything about him. My search led me to the site glennfreyonline.com which opened a treasure trove of information, pictures, songs, videos etc. it also led me to making some wonderful friendships which have endured to this day, people who have been with me during the best and worst moments of my life over the last 11 years. So from me a big big ‘Thank You’ I lover you all, and Glenn :heart: Frey :iloveyou:

[Magnolia]

A few years ago, I had depression and even now I still have a few down days. Today was one such day. When this happens, I normally listen to a select few artists who always manage to make me smile. I learned today that the Eagles are one such artist. I put on the Selected Works cd driving home from work and I found myself smiling along.

[Brooke]

I'm glad that worked for you, Magnolia!

[NightMistBlue]

That's awesome. The Rolling Stones are the only band that can start to bring me out of a black hole. My theory is that there is so much life force embedded in Keith's guitar and/or Mick's voice that they can impart restorative vibes to the listener.

Thank God for music, whatever kind does it for you.

[Freypower]

That's awesome. The Rolling Stones are the only band that can start to bring me out of a black hole. My theory is that there is so much life force embedded in Keith's guitar and/or Mick's voice that they can impart restorative vibes to the listener.

Thank God for music, whatever kind does it for you.

I agree about the Stones, but for me that also applies to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin & Dire Straits & to a lesser extent Genesis.

[Annoying Twit]

Sorry to hear about your depression, but it sounds promising that you are able to manage it and are no longer so affected.

[Glennsallnighter]

A few years ago, I had depression and even now I still have a few down days. Today was one such day. When this happens, I normally listen to a select few artists who always manage to make me smile. I learned today that the Eagles are one such artist. I put on the Selected Works cd driving home from work and I found myself smiling along.

I often find that music helps when I am feeling down and it cheers me up. Also when I don't have music I can get very out of sorts. I love After Hours

[Magnolia]

Most days are good days but those bad ones lurk around. And I must agree, music is a miracle worker. I don't know where I would be without it.

[Magnolia]

I'm on a family vacation in Asheville and in one of the shops downtown I was looking at the shirts and lo and behold, I found this beauty.

https://s19.postimg.org/xz81an55f/Eaglesshirt.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/r8rk17hzj/)

It was the only one there and I just had to buy it. Best part was that it was only $4!

Edit: I just realized I reached 100 posts. My, does time fly by when having fun!

[NightMistBlue]

Lovely! I bought mine on Ebay (used - ugh, but beggars can't be choosers). The things we do for love :)

Is there snow in Asheville?

[LuvTim]

I was just in Asheville in October. Isn't t great? :-D

Congrats on the t-shirt!!

[Magnolia]

@NightMistBlue It was snowing in Asheville which we were excited for. It was the first time I saw it snowing. The rare times it snows in Louisiana, it is late at night and only stays on the ground until the morning.

@LuvTime Asheville was amazing. We were only able to stay a day and a night before we went to our next destination but it is somewhere we definitely want to go again. We did have time to go to the Biltmore House while we were there. I would highly recommend it to anyone able to go.

[LuvTim]

@LuvTime Asheville was amazing. We were only able to stay a day and a night before we went to our next destination but it is somewhere we definitely want to go again. We did have time to go to the Biltmore House while we were there. I would highly recommend it to anyone able to go.

Mag, I'm so glad that you had time for the Biltmore House. Did you wear your new Eagles shirt on your visit there?
I would highly recommend Biltmore, as well. I grew up in western NC, and go back there to visit family every year, so I have been blessed to visit Biltmore several times. Isn't it just amazing? And it is especially so when decorated for the holiday season. I love that so many people get to enjoy that experience every year. And so happy for you that you got to see the mountains in snow! :-D
(Also thankful for your safe travel while there. The snow can make driving in that area especially tricky.)

[buffyfan145]

Awesome shirt Magnolia and would love to see the Biltmore one day. :)

I'm currently on winter break now from college and will be taking my final class next semester with the internship in the summer. So glad to finally be seeing my graduation in store since I'm currently projected to in August.

[Brooke]

Hey everyone! Just checking in to let everyone know I'm still alive, just a bit frazzled! We sold our home and bought a small farm and moved over the last week, so I've been quite busy! We are so excited about our new place and I even managed to get a Christmas tree up on Sunday! Hopefully I will get to park in the garage soon! It's full of 'stuff' right now and husband is calling me a hoarder! :lol:

I probably won't be around much for the next week or so, so, I wanted to wish everyone here a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Lots going on and trying to get ready for the kids to come home for Christmas!

PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL!

[NightMistBlue]

I grew up in western NC...

I will now read your posts (in my mind) with a strong southern drawl :D

[LuvTim]

Hey everyone! Just checking in to let everyone know I'm still alive, just a bit frazzled! We sold our home and bought a small farm and moved over the last week, so I've been quite busy! We are so excited about our new place and I even managed to get a Christmas tree up on Sunday! Hopefully I will get to park in the garage soon! It's full of 'stuff' right now and husband is calling me a hoarder! :lol:

I probably won't be around much for the next week or so, so, I wanted to wish everyone here a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Lots going on and trying to get ready for the kids to come home for Christmas!

PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL!

That's terrific, B! Many good wishes for your first holiday at the farm!! Merry Christmas!

[LuvTim]

I will now read your posts (in my mind) with a strong southern drawl :D

LOL....:D

[greta123]

I am busy preparing for Christmas day!

[New Kid In Town]

Hey everyone! Just checking in to let everyone know I'm still alive, just a bit frazzled! We sold our home and bought a small farm and moved over the last week, so I've been quite busy! We are so excited about our new place and I even managed to get a Christmas tree up on Sunday! Hopefully I will get to park in the garage soon! It's full of 'stuff' right now and husband is calling me a hoarder! :lol:

I probably won't be around much for the next week or so, so, I wanted to wish everyone here a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Lots going on and trying to get ready for the kids to come home for Christmas!

PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL!

Brooke - Congratulations on the purchase of the farm ! It sounds wonderful !
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOU FAMILY !

[buffyfan145]

Congrats Brooke and hope you have a great Christmas and New Year's too!!! :D

[NightMistBlue]

Congratulations on the farmhouse, Brooke and Mr. Brooke! Weren't you the one who had the super-cute kitchen with all the Fiesta ware? I collect Fiesta too.

I'm sure you're going to make the new place cozy and fabulous too.

Happy holidays, everybody!

[Pippinwhite]

Congrats Brooke & Co.! Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year, too!

[DJ]

Hey everyone! Just checking in to let everyone know I'm still alive, just a bit frazzled! We sold our home and bought a small farm and moved over the last week, so I've been quite busy! We are so excited about our new place and I even managed to get a Christmas tree up on Sunday! Hopefully I will get to park in the garage soon! It's full of 'stuff' right now and husband is calling me a hoarder! :lol:

I probably won't be around much for the next week or so, so, I wanted to wish everyone here a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Lots going on and trying to get ready for the kids to come home for Christmas!

PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL!

Congratulations Brooke! Enjoy the Farm life. Merry Christmas and Happy 2018!

[DJ]

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE BORDER PEEPS!! LET'S MAKE 2018 A GOOD YEAR!!

[Glennsallnighter]

Good luck with your move Brooke - I hope you will be very happy in your new home

[sodascouts]

Congrats on your new home, Brooke! How exciting!

I'm still in Texas and about to go to Austin to celebrate the new year with my sister's family. I hear it might snow... I hope so!

[New Kid In Town]

Brooke - Congratulations on the farm ! I hope you and your family will have many happy years there.

Soda - It snows in Austin ?

[sodascouts]

Soda - It snows in Austin ?

VERY rarely... I'm crossing my fingers!

[Brooke]

Thanks everyone! Things are beginning to shape up and most boxes of stuff put away! Advice on moving....don't do it during Christmas! :crazy:

[sodascouts]

And we got snow in Austin!

[LuvTim]

And we got snow in Austin!

Whoa, I was in Austin for the TBS concert just a few weeks ago, and it was still quite warm. LOL...crazy. Everyone there must be pretty excited about getting snow.

[UndertheWire]

In the last week both NMB and NKIT have welcomed me back. I've been here all along but I've also been busy and haven't had a lot to say. It's still nice to be missed.

The other day, I heard that "Public Health England" are carrying out a review of the "growing problem of prescription drug addiction" and that they're particularly concerned about women in their 50s and 60s. I'm not on any prescribed drugs, but at the moment I can understand why women of my age might be. How are we expected to juggle jobs, home, husband, ageing parents and children while finding time to keep ourselves fit and healthy?

I'd written a lot about what's going on in my life at the moment, but decided I didn't want to put it out there. It could be a lot worse and I'm going on holiday later this week. Sometimes, I think divorce is the answer but I'm joking. I think.

[Delilah]

In the last week both NMB and NKIT have welcomed me back. I've been here all along but I've also been busy and haven't had a lot to say. It's still nice to be missed.

The other day, I heard that "Public Health England" are carrying out a review of the "growing problem of prescription drug addiction" and that they're particularly concerned about women in their 50s and 60s. I'm not on any prescribed drugs, but at the moment I can understand why women of my age might be. How are we expected to juggle jobs, home, husband, ageing parents and children while finding time to keep ourselves fit and healthy?

I'd written a lot about what's going on in my life at the moment, but decided I didn't want to put it out there. It could be a lot worse and I'm going on holiday later this week. Sometimes, I think divorce is the answer but I'm joking. I think.

I get it. In the U.S. a recent study has shown an increase in alcohol consumption among women and older Americans and is being described as a growing public health problem.

I hope you enjoy your holiday and get some peace and stress relief. :smile:

[New Kid In Town]

In the last week both NMB and NKIT have welcomed me back. I've been here all along but I've also been busy and haven't had a lot to say. It's still nice to be missed.
The other day, I heard that "Public Health England" are carrying out a review of the "growing problem of prescription drug addiction" and that they're particularly concerned about women in their 50s and 60s. I'm not on any prescribed drugs, but at the moment I can understand why women of my age might be. How are we expected to juggle jobs, home, husband, ageing parents and children while finding time to keep ourselves fit and healthy?
I'd written a lot about what's going on in my life at the moment, but decided I didn't want to put it out there. It could be a lot worse and I'm going on holiday later this week. Sometimes, I think divorce is the answer but I'm joking. I think.

UTW - I am sorry to hear you are going through such a stressful time now. Hopefully your vacation will give you some relief from the stress and you are able to enjoy yourself. Take Care.

[travlnman2]

Snow.

College

Music

That's it :D

[Brooke]

UtW, take it easy, and enjoy your holiday!

[NightMistBlue]

In the last week both NMB and NKIT have welcomed me back. I've been here all along but I've also been busy and haven't had a lot to say. It's still nice to be missed.

LOL how can we miss you if you won't go away? But we did. :cheers:

I hope things go better for you, missus.

[Glennsallnighter]

This night 11 years ago I joined the Border. I made a tremendous amount of friends and have seen shows and visited countries I never would have if I had t joined this lovely group. At that time in my life I was on career break and had 2 small kids Now my kids are teenagers, my son is bigger than me and I’m back working. And my mother is ill and needs help So I don’t get on as much as I used to back then.

But I DO love the times I do get here and have nothing but good to say about the wonderful group of people I have the privilege of knowing here.

[sodascouts]

Thank goodness you joined! I am grateful to have you as a member and, more importantly, as a friend!

[Brooke]

Let me second that! Ga, so glad you are here and so glad I had the privilege to meet you in person! You're a sweetheart!

[WalshFan88]

Glad you're here, GA! :)

[WalshFan88]

I'm in Florida for the week. Got here Monday and I'll head home on Tuesday.

Nice little getaway and I enjoy the warmer weather!

[sodascouts]

Have fun!

[My My]

I'm in Florida for the week. Got here Monday and I'll head home on Tuesday.

Nice little getaway and I enjoy the warmer weather!

So jealous! Enjoy your getaway!

[Glennsallnighter]

Have fun Austin, and thanks to everyone for the lovely compliments. Soda and Brooke, its great to have you as friends too!!

[BerniesSurfboard]

I'm moving to Los Angeles this week for the last quarter of my MFA screenwriting program.

[New Kid In Town]

I'm moving to Los Angeles this week for the last quarter of my MFA screenwriting program.

Good luck and congratulations ! What college are you going to for your MFA ?

[RudieCantFail]

I'm probably going to Pass/No Pass an econ demography course because I didn't do so great on the midterm. I could probably pull a B or a B+, but I really don't like the class. If I was a senior, I would just live with it. I just figure taking an accounting course that counts for my major would be an adequate substitute instead of this mistake that I made for convenience. I like accounting for some strange reason.

I also need to go into a mindset to work hard on all of my classes no matter how easy the lecture appears to be. I was burnt out from getting grades high enough to declare econ last semester that I was left apathetic for this one. I'm actually happy that I switched into enviro econ, even though I made econ, since it's applied, not as theoretical.

[BerniesSurfboard]

Good luck and congratulations ! What college are you going to for your MFA ?

I go to DePaul University. I have an internship with Highland Film Group.

[New Kid In Town]

BS - Good Luck !

[peneumbra]

Those of you who are going to college: forget it.

With few exceptions, you'll graduate (likely with excellent grades), only to discover that there Are. No. Jobs. Period.

We live in a college town -20,000 or so students, and growing every day. Many of those students, upon graduation, discover that they'll be working as a desk clerk in a Ramada Inn, or staffing the counter as a junior teller in a bank. Possibly for years.

Sure, you could obtain a doctorate in some arcane discipline, ensuring that you will have a lucrative and enjoyable future. But remember: you will be competing against the entire world's best and brightest. There are a finite number of PhD positions available, and that number is likely to decrease, as the worldwide economy stumbles on the brink, and funding for science and technology dries up. And the people running the U.S. these days are of such a mindset that they believe gravity is optional.

Anyway, I have a couple of alternative ideas, ways you can make it financially without the expense and difficulties of a college education:

1) Marry someone who is very wealthy. This is a guaranteed shortcut to… well, to great wealth. If you can put up with four years of advanced chemistry, or surrealist Latin American fiction, you can surely put up with a life partner who is a royal pain in the wazoo.

2) If marriage to a multimillionaire is just too mercenary for your taste, try being adopted by one. That, way you don't have to deal with the annoyances and intimacy of actually living with someone you actively dislike. Just show up on birthdays and holidays, and you're good to go.

3) Finally, you can learn underwater welding. There is, and always will be, a huge demand for those who can weld things together on the ocean floor, due in part to the fact that it's an extremely dangerous way to make a living. Last time I checked, the pay for a journeyman, certified underwater welding tech was somewhere around $100 per hour, and steadily rising. Why waste all those years studying law or medicine when you could be enjoying yourself in the depths of the ocean?

So there you have it; three shortcuts to wealth, and you don't even have to buy a semester parking permit. You don't have to thank me; just send me a fat check when the money starts rolling in.:grin:

[RudieCantFail]

@penumbra

You mildly amused me, since it's so ridiculous that you can't be serious.

I ended up taking the econ demography for a grade and will try for the intermediate accounting class in the fall.

[peneumbra]

Just a bit of satire...8)

[New Kid In Town]

Those of you who are going to college: forget it.

With few exceptions, you'll graduate (likely with excellent grades), only to discover that there Are. No. Jobs. Period.

We live in a college town -20,000 or so students, and growing every day. Many of those students, upon graduation, discover that they'll be working as a desk clerk in a Ramada Inn, or staffing the counter as a junior teller in a bank. Possibly for years.

Sure, you could obtain a doctorate in some arcane discipline, ensuring that you will have a lucrative and enjoyable future. But remember: you will be competing against the entire world's best and brightest. There are a finite number of PhD positions available, and that number is likely to decrease, as the worldwide economy stumbles on the brink, and funding for science and technology dries up. And the people running the U.S. these days are of such a mindset that they believe gravity is optional.

Anyway, I have a couple of alternative ideas, ways you can make it financially without the expense and difficulties of a college education:

1) Marry someone who is very wealthy. This is a guaranteed shortcut to… well, to great wealth. If you can put up with four years of advanced chemistry, or surrealist Latin American fiction, you can surely put up with a life partner who is a royal pain in the wazoo.

2) If marriage to a multimillionaire is just too mercenary for your taste, try being adopted by one. That, way you don't have to deal with the annoyances and intimacy of actually living with someone you actively dislike. Just show up on birthdays and holidays, and you're good to go.

3) Finally, you can learn underwater welding. There is, and always will be, a huge demand for those who can weld things together on the ocean floor, due in part to the fact that it's an extremely dangerous way to make a living. Last time I checked, the pay for a journeyman, certified underwater welding tech was somewhere around $100 per hour, and steadily rising. Why waste all those years studying law or medicine when you could be enjoying yourself in the depths of the ocean?

So there you have it; three shortcuts to wealth, and you don't even have to buy a semester parking permit. You don't have to thank me; just send me a fat check when the money starts rolling in.:grin:

:rofl::lol:

[BerniesSurfboard]

My wife supports me. There, I said it. What on Earth was she thinking!?

[WalshFan88]

Things are going ok. I have an appointment to see my ENT about getting permanent T-Tube ear tubes put in. I've had the temporary grommets before but they fell out and now I'm getting sinus infections and fluid in them again. Looking at possible sinus surgery too, if it doesn't clear up soon. Just finishing antibiotics.

[NightMistBlue]

Oh my. Good luck, Austin.

Geez. I was feeling sorry for myself because my A/C broke last week and as usual it's sweltering in Steam City. Puts things in perspective.

[Brooke]

Austin, good luck. I hope this will help!

[sodascouts]

Good luck, Austin.

I just got some good news today - I'm being promoted to Associate Professor!

[Freypower]

Good luck, Austin.

I just got some good news today - I'm being promoted to Associate Professor!

Congratulations! That's brilliant. :applause::thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Soda, that's awesome! Congratulations! :applause:

[travlnman2]

Congrats :cheers:

My grandfather has mouth cancer and had to get surgery again and they said it was lucky they caught it before it spread to anyway and he is going to make a full recovery. He is going to be 88 years old.

On the other hand got class work to do and sleep/play guitar. We are planning on going to Italy in the summer to visit family
my sister is not joining because she is in LA right now

[Brooke]

So sorry about your grandfather, t2. Must have been hard at such an advanced age. I hope he makes a complete recovery.

Italy sounds awesome! I would love to visit there!

We are having a birthday party for our daughter's 40th Saturday evening. Just family. 2 weeks late as it snowed the past two weekends and she has to travel about 100 miles to get here! And yes, they had been calling for a chance of snow again this Sunday, but have now changed it to rain, thank goodness! Can't believe I have a 40 year old daughter either! :lol:

[New Kid In Town]

Originally Posted by sodascouts https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/images/vc/buttons//viewpost.gif (https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?p=375185#post375185)
I just got some good news today - I'm being promoted to Associate Professor!

Soda - Congratulations !

TM - Glad to hear your Grandfather is on the road to recovery.

Brooke - Hope you have good weather for your daughter's birthday party.

[Dawn]

Austin, I hope things go well for you and you are on your way to feeling better!!

Take Care, - Dawn

[Dawn]

Congratulations Soda! That is quite an achievement! Dawn

[travlnman2]

So sorry about your grandfather, t2. Must have been hard at such an advanced age. I hope he makes a complete recovery.

Italy sounds awesome! I would love to visit there!

We are having a birthday party for our daughter's 40th Saturday evening. Just family. 2 weeks late as it snowed the past two weekends and she has to travel about 100 miles to get here! And yes, they had been calling for a chance of snow again this Sunday, but have now changed it to rain, thank goodness! Can't believe I have a 40 year old daughter either! :lol:


From what I hear yes.

You don’t kill Italian’s that easy without a fight. :lol: My Grandmother had Alzhimers for 20 years before she passed away in 2014 I never knew her that well but when I was younger it was a little bit better. But she defied the odds the normal Life Expectency is 5 years.


My Grandfathers Dad(The one with cancer) lived to be 100 years old.

My Maternal Grandmother had diffeent sets of issuses mainly heart related. She actually passed in 2016 and what the scary part is that she went one day before the 2 year aniversary of my Paternal Grandmother.

November 10th 2014 was my Paternal Grandmother and November 9th 2016 was my Maternal.

Long story short My family are tough breed. Death doesn’t have the patience for us and he just gives up :twisted:8)

[New Kid In Town]

Things are going ok. I have an appointment to see my ENT about getting permanent T-Tube ear tubes put in. I've had the temporary grommets before but they fell out and now I'm getting sinus infections and fluid in them again. Looking at possible sinus surgery too, if it doesn't clear up soon. Just finishing antibiotics.

Austin - I hope the tubes work for you. I had sinus surgery four years ago and it has made a world of difference. I have only had one sinus infection since the surgery. Good Luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[Shadowland07]

Alright I just need to vent. I haven't posted here in a while.

Graduated last summer from college (27, decided to go back at 23 after taking some time off), either haven't heard back from jobs or have been rejected. Still at my serving job at a brunch place that I started around the same time I went back to college. I'm afraid of amounting to nothing and being stuck not only in the food industry but also the state I currently live in. I have nothing tying me to this place; my gf broke up with me a month before I graduated, my family is ok with me moving out of state, and my friends are all beginning their journeys into adulthood. I just feel as if I haven't been able to catch a break since last summer.

Phew

[WKMB55]

My third grandchild (and 2nd grandson) who was born 3 weeks ago will be meeting his great grandfather (my 91 year old Dad) for the first time tomorrow.

[LuvTim]

My third grandchild (and 2nd grandson) who was born 3 weeks ago will be meeting his great grandfather (my 91 year old Dad) for the first time tomorrow.

Oh, cool!! Love, love, love! 💘💘💘💘

[NightMistBlue]

Hi Luvy!

And congratulations to Dr. Soda!

[LuvTim]

Hi Luvy!

And congratulations to Dr. Soda!

Greetings and salutations, NMB! :-D

And please allow me to second that congrats to Dr. Soda! 8)

[Brooke]

Shadow-Hang in there! I'm sure something will work out for you! That's great that you graduated! Keep your eyes and ears open for any tips!

WKM-congrats on the new grand! They are so much fun! I love mine so much and am going to get another this fall!

[Glennsallnighter]

I just got some good news today - I'm being promoted to Associate Professor!

Big congratulations to you Soda, you work so hard that you sure deserve the promotion.

[Glennsallnighter]

WKM-congrats on the new grand! They are so much fun! I love mine so much and am going to get another this fall!


Delighted to hear this news Brooke - a baby brother or sister for little Cutter? Wonderful.

[Brooke]

Ga, yes. We are all so excited! Cutter doesn't quite know what to think about it! It will be a big change for him, he's a bit spoiled!

[Glennsallnighter]

He's very young to be telling already. I'm sure though he'll be fine

[Brooke]

Delighted to hear this news Brooke - a baby brother or sister for little Cutter? Wonderful.

It's a boy! Of course the guys are way excited and us girls are too. I told my dnl that, well, she'd just have to try again for a girl! :lol:

Really, it doesn't matter at all. We're just glad to be getting another grand! :heart:

[NightMistBlue]

Greetings and salutations, NMB! :-D

My greetings to you, dear lady.

Big changes afoot: I'm moving two hours north; I've accepted a new position. After 22 years in Miami, and 14 years with the same employer, it's quite anxiety-provoking, but it's a good opportunity. Moving to a peaceful place, with more trees and less concrete. And did I mention free beach parking?! :yay:

[My My]

Congratulations and good luck in your new position and your new home, NMB! Sounds wonderful, still near the beach!

[My My]

Brooke-- Congrats on the news of a coming new grandson! Grandkids are just the greatest reward for all of the work you put into raising your own children.

[East Texas Girl]

Brooke, congratulations on the new grandbaby! That's awesome!


NMB, congratulations on your new job and good luck with your move! I would love to live close to the beach or at least to be able to see it very often. :wink:

[Delilah]

Wow - Soda is now Professor Soda, Brooke is expecting another grandbaby and NMB has a new position (and not to mention free beach parking which is nothing to sneeze at!). Great news all around. Congrats everyone! :cheers:

[Brooke]

NMB, congrats on your new work and home! Beach parking sounds wonderful! Good luck to you! :cheers:

And thanks everyone! We are over the moon! :D

[New Kid In Town]

It's a boy! Of course the guys are way excited and us girls are too. I told my dnl that, well, she'd just have to try again for a girl! :lol:

Really, it doesn't matter at all. We're just glad to be getting another grand! :heart:

Congratulations Brooke to you and your family ! Such wonderful news.

[shunlvswx]

Congrats on your promotion, Soda. :yay: You deserve it.

Congrats to everybody with their new jobs and new grandbabies.

[WKMB55]

Thanks LuvTim. It is a memory that will always be special.

[LuvTim]

My greetings to you, dear lady.

Big changes afoot: I'm moving two hours north; I've accepted a new position. After 22 years in Miami, and 14 years with the same employer, it's quite anxiety-provoking, but it's a good opportunity. Moving to a peaceful place, with more trees and less concrete. And did I mention free beach parking?! :yay:

Wow, I just found this post!! Sorry I'm late to the party, but so, so happy for you, NMB!! You're so strong and so brave - I just know that this is the beginning of something wonderful for you! Wishing you much happiness in your new home. :cheers:

[LuvTim]

It's a boy! Of course the guys are way excited and us girls are too. I told my dnl that, well, she'd just have to try again for a girl! :lol:

Really, it doesn't matter at all. We're just glad to be getting another grand! :heart:

Brooke, such good news for you and your family! 💘
I can't wait for the day when I get to experience the joy of grandchildren.

[LuvTim]

Alright I just need to vent. I haven't posted here in a while.

Graduated last summer from college (27, decided to go back at 23 after taking some time off), either haven't heard back from jobs or have been rejected. Still at my serving job at a brunch place that I started around the same time I went back to college. I'm afraid of amounting to nothing and being stuck not only in the food industry but also the state I currently live in. I have nothing tying me to this place; my gf broke up with me a month before I graduated, my family is ok with me moving out of state, and my friends are all beginning their journeys into adulthood. I just feel as if I haven't been able to catch a break since last summer.

Phew

First, S07, don't feel alone in your struggles. You're in good company.

BUT... the good news is, my lifetime of experience tells me that if you never, never give up, chances are good you will succeed. It sounds trite, but it's true. The race is long.

Stay strong! Good luck! :hug:

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Confucius

[NightMistBlue]

Wow, I just found this post!! Sorry I'm late to the party, but so, so happy for you, NMB!! You're so strong and so brave - I just know that this is the beginning of something wonderful for you! Wishing you much happiness in your new home. :cheers:

Thank you, sweet Tracy :xoxo:

[Brooke]

Brooke, such good news for you and your family! 💘
I can't wait for the day when I get to experience the joy of grandchildren.

Thanks, LT! There is nothing like having grandchildren! I really can't explain it, but it's true! :heart:

[New Kid In Town]

My greetings to you, dear lady.

Big changes afoot: I'm moving two hours north; I've accepted a new position. After 22 years in Miami, and 14 years with the same employer, it's quite anxiety-provoking, but it's a good opportunity. Moving to a peaceful place, with more trees and less concrete. And did I mention free beach parking?! :yay:

NMB - Good luck at the new job and the move. Wishing you much success and happiness. Your better than me, I don't know if I would move or leave my job after that long period of time.

[NightMistBlue]

Aw, thank you! I'm still plenty afraid but I've learned to keep pushing forward anyway.

[BerniesSurfboard]

I'm about a week or so from finishing my MFA degree!

[CAinOH]

I'm about a week or so from finishing my MFA degree!

Congratulations to you! That's quite an accomplishment!

[WalshFan88]

Brooke and Berniessurfboard - congrats!


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Warning: Long story ahead.

I had a bad time last Friday. I was at the Jason Aldean concert. I hadn't been feeling myself for about 2 weeks prior and was having stomach pain the day before. I got the VIP package which had a room with games, cash bar with drink ticket, snack table, and a preshow performance area. I was sooooo puny I had to sit down. Well there was NO chairs in this VIP area so I had to sit in the bathroom in a stall just so I could rest before the show. I walked from that area to the arena, and missed the first half of the first openers set trying to get there, feeling faint and sweaty. I got to my seat and stayed there. I tried standing up for my favorite song and fell backwards. I thought I tripped.

Well, as I was getting up to leave I felt WORSE. I made it up the stairs to the exit and collapsed at the top of the stairs. I sat down and a security guy happened to be coming through and saw I was in distress. I said I was having chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, and feeling extremely faint. So he radioes in for extra people and they find a wheelchair and take me to the first aid room. There is a nurse there and then I passed out. And woke up. And passed out again. This happened like 3 times I'm told. They took my vitals (I was surprised to see a local arena with monitoring equipment!) and my BP was very low, oxygen was low, and my pulse was fast. Also my blood sugar was very low. After passing out the 2nd time they called for EMS and they came took me in the ambulance and started IVs, got me on oxygen, and put me on monitors and did a EKG. My EKG showed no heart attack (thank god) but a fast and thready heart rhythm. It so happens that the big trauma center is like 5 minutes away from the arena, so they finally took off and there was two guys in the back with me and luckily I didn't pass out any more. I had an adrenal crisis, a life threatening problem caused by a condition. All symptoms caused by this.

Now for the backstory, I have adrenal insufficiency. What that means is I make no stress hormone on my own - also known as cortisol. My fight or flight system is broken. Even a little bit of physical or emotional stress can be dangerous. I have to have mega doses through my IV for any surgery and in any serious illness. I've always been on a lower dose of daily cortisol than normal because it causes weight gain. Well I just saw my endocrinologist (hormone doctor) and he's doing bloodwork and tripling my daily dose of cortisol. It's been happening more often than ever before. I had an adrenal crisis back at Christmastime. That time it was the flu. I also had it with anaphylaxis two years ago when I almost died. Double whammy - anaphylactic shock AND adrenal crisis. If I didn't go to the ER when I did I wouldn't be here.

So I find out the reason I wasn't feeling well is I was running very low on cortisol. I had no energy, bad stomach pain, and some muscle weakness. I was having trouble climbing the stairs in our house. I had lost 30 pounds in 2 weeks and not on a diet. I found all this out afterwards, of course. I had weighed myself about 2 weeks prior. I was shocked. I just felt not myself at all.

I'm feeling MUCH better now and my energy is back where it should be and I have no pain or weakness right now. I'm just waiting on the bloodwork and further instructions from my doctor. I also have an emergency injection kit that I have to take with me everywhere I go, and have to carry it on me. I had a vial and syringe at home but as serious as it's getting, I need to be better about carrying it with me and having extras and making sure to not forget it. I'm also getting a Medical ID necklace made to have on me at all times from now on.

Pretty scary experience. I've had about 5 of these in my life of varying severity and 3 are fairly recent, which is concerning to me and my family. Luckily my dad went with me and was able to relay my medical history and medications to EMS while I was out of it. My mom was also across town shopping so she met us at the hospital as she brought us to the concert and was going to pick us up.

So if I haven't been on the Border lately, that's why. Just been feeling like crap until this week when my meds got changed. Even just the IV steroids in the hospital made me feel better than I had in weeks. Should have went to my MD.

[groupie2686]

Oh my gosh, Walsh Fan! That is so scary - I hope you're ok!

[New Kid In Town]

OMG Austin ! I am so glad you are feeling a little better. Rest and take care. I hope you are back to yourself soon.

[New Kid In Town]

I'm about a week or so from finishing my MFA degree!

Congratulations ! :cheers:

[BerniesSurfboard]

Walsh Fan! Feel better. That must have been really awful.

[YoungEaglesFan]

That sounds horrible Walshfan! I hope that at least having this diagnosed and Knowing how to handle this makes it less stressful and you can return to normal.

[cosec3791]

Oh darn! Must've been scary! Hope it is going better!

[LuvTim]

WF88, so glad you are feeling better. Take good care! :hug:

[My My]

Such a scary story, WalshFan! I'm glad you're doing better. Take care!

[Dawn]

Hey Austin, good to hear from you! I am so sorry to learn what happened. Thank goodness your dad was with you during this medical crisis and there were people at the venue trained and able to provide medical assistance enabling you to get to the trauma center. I am glad you are doing better and thankful you have such a supportive family and doctors.

Take good care!

Blessings,

Dawn

[Brooke]

Austin, I'm so sorry to hear about this! Please take care! Sounds like the drs are on it and I hope they can get you regulated quickly.

[Glennsallnighter]

Wow Austin, I know I read something on FB tat you weren't well but I had NO IDEA that it was so serious. I'm glad you are feeling better and back on u=your feet now - we need our Resident Guitar Expert to be in tip top shape!!