What's making you happy today? - Page 310

classicman · 09-28-2009, 04:00 PM

awe. I'd like a piece of that, pie.

Pie · 09-28-2009, 04:12 PM

Something like this.

skysidhe · 09-28-2009, 05:07 PM

Sounds like a peaceful place to lay your father down to rest Dana.

As for me I just received another interview invite. That's two in seven weeks of unemployment. Things are looking up! Even if I do not get a job at least I'm getting bites.

limey · 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skysidhe

Sounds like a peaceful place to lay your father down to rest Dana.

As for me I just received another interview invite. That's two in seven weeks of unemployment. Things are looking up! Even if I do not get a job at least I'm getting bites.

Fingers crossed for you!

Shawnee123 · 09-29-2009, 11:34 AM

Ancient Chinese Salad Lady is back!

Yes, my life is that boring...

Sundae · 09-30-2009, 08:03 AM

After educating Mum on Eggs Benedict, she made it for her and Dad this morning for breakfast.
I always get up later than they do - mostly indolence (and my ongoing issue sleeping - I might not fall asleep until 04.00) but also to keep out of their morning routine, which has been 40 years in the making.

So when I got up at 09.00, Mum was already over at Maureen's, feeding her cat - Maureen has gone away for a few days, it's a reciprocal arrangement. Mum came back and said, "Oh, I left some Hollandaise sauce, I was going to offer you breakfast."

GUTTED. I'd just had Shredded Wheat with skimmed milk. So much healthier, but I never have anyone to make me breakfast, let alone the fiddly, washing-up-rich fare of Eggs Benedict.

But she then continued, "I'll have to make it for you fo lunch instead."

RESULT! And I am now full of lovely, fatty, buttery goodness, and feeling much loved. Helps that I pulled off an awesome honey & mustard pork last night I think. Oh and they're going out for dinner with my sister's family - for my neice's 15th birthday and I'm not invited. Mum feels guilty, but of course it's not her guest list and totally not her fault. But hey, I got a lovely lunch out of it.

skysidhe · 09-30-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by limey

Fingers crossed for you!

thank you limey!

Queen of the Ryche · 10-02-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Tonight, we buried Dad's ashes, and planted a cherryblossom tree in my brother's garden.

It's a stretch of woodland at the back of the house that leads into the wider woods. There are areas set out for seating (logs and sunk chairs, a swinging chair, couple of hammocks. A vegetable patch and ferret runs. A caged house with climbing trees for Darwin, the rescue squirrel (he can come and go as he pleases and has apparently acquired a mate). There's a tree house with a little observatory platform. Lanterns dotted around. A campfire in a clearing. And now a cherryblossom in another clearing

It's a lovely setting.

It'll attract bees. Which would please dad no end. Loved his bees *smiles*.

Mart had already prepped a spot; and we planted the tree and buried his ashes by moonlight and campfire. Then sat around on logs and in hammocks, drinking wine (juice for the little-un) and baileys, chatting and laughing. Me, Mum, my bro and his wife and their two girls. And Dad, of course, in a way :P

It was lovely. And given how much of a night-owl dad was, it was right too.

Outstanding - I could see it in my mind's eye - wish I could do the same for my dad. I'll pretend he's next to yours, and I was next to you, if you don't mind.

elSicomoro · 10-03-2009, 12:12 PM

I've been unemployed since the end of August. I barely see my wife these days because she's going to school full-time and is now working almost full-time. I live in my mother-in-law's house, and will probably be here at least another year. And I hit my highest weight ever 2 weeks ago.

But you know what? I'm happy to be alive. I have a wonderful wife, a roof over my head and caring friends and family. The situation is not very good right now...but it will get better. And it could be a whole lot worse.

All I can do is keep plugging away...eventually I'll have a job and my wife will be done with culinary school. And I'll be able to buy my guitars back and she can have her dream kitchen. And we will have our own place to live again...hopefully a house!

I've been in some pretty dark moods the past few weeks. I just try to keep telling myself that things WILL get better. It may take a while, but it will get better.

Griff · 10-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Damn right it will bro. Oh make sure you fix your fantasy team before those remorseless Ponies put a hurt on you.

TheMercenary · 10-03-2009, 12:20 PM

Wow, sorry to hear all that sycamore. You had to sell your guitars?!?! That sucks. Well keep your head up. Good vibes sent your way.

elSicomoro · 10-03-2009, 12:21 PM

She has someone she needs to fix...a WR, I think.

In looking at my team by players and points, it doesn't look that bad. But when I look at it as a whole, I'm just like, "Fuck!"

TheMercenary · 10-03-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Tonight, we buried Dad's ashes, and planted a cherryblossom tree in my brother's garden.

It's a stretch of woodland at the back of the house that leads into the wider woods. There are areas set out for seating (logs and sunk chairs, a swinging chair, couple of hammocks. A vegetable patch and ferret runs. A caged house with climbing trees for Darwin, the rescue squirrel (he can come and go as he pleases and has apparently acquired a mate). There's a tree house with a little observatory platform. Lanterns dotted around. A campfire in a clearing. And now a cherryblossom in another clearing

It's a lovely setting.

It'll attract bees. Which would please dad no end. Loved his bees *smiles*.

Mart had already prepped a spot; and we planted the tree and buried his ashes by moonlight and campfire. Then sat around on logs and in hammocks, drinking wine (juice for the little-un) and baileys, chatting and laughing. Me, Mum, my bro and his wife and their two girls. And Dad, of course, in a way :P

It was lovely. And given how much of a night-owl dad was, it was right too.

What a beautiful tribute.

elSicomoro · 10-03-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Wow, sorry to hear all that sycamore. You had to sell your guitars?!?! That sucks. Well keep your head up. Good vibes sent your way.

Unfortunately, yeah: my bass, my guitar, my effects board and my PS2 and all its games. Didn't want to, but we hit a financial low point in August so they became expendable.

I am hoping...HOPING...that this is the absolute low point in my life. I thought I hit it when I got sick 4 years ago, but no...this seems to be the low. And if this IS the low, then I'm gonna be alright.

Cloud · 10-05-2009, 03:38 PM

BD#2 told me today that 10-yr old grandson has become totally obsessed with Dr. Who.

She said, in some bemusement, "and he has all of the last Doctor's episodes on hold at the library. What a nerd."

That's my boy!

09-28-2009, 04:00 PM	#4636
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	awe. I'd like a piece of that, pie. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

09-28-2009, 04:12 PM	#4637
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Something like this. Attached Images __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

09-29-2009, 11:34 AM	#4640
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Ancient Chinese Salad Lady is back! Yes, my life is that boring... __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-30-2009, 08:03 AM	#4641
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	After educating Mum on Eggs Benedict, she made it for her and Dad this morning for breakfast. I always get up later than they do - mostly indolence (and my ongoing issue sleeping - I might not fall asleep until 04.00) but also to keep out of their morning routine, which has been 40 years in the making. So when I got up at 09.00, Mum was already over at Maureen's, feeding her cat - Maureen has gone away for a few days, it's a reciprocal arrangement. Mum came back and said, "Oh, I left some Hollandaise sauce, I was going to offer you breakfast." GUTTED. I'd just had Shredded Wheat with skimmed milk. So much healthier, but I never have anyone to make me breakfast, let alone the fiddly, washing-up-rich fare of Eggs Benedict. But she then continued, "I'll have to make it for you fo lunch instead." RESULT! And I am now full of lovely, fatty, buttery goodness, and feeling much loved. Helps that I pulled off an awesome honey & mustard pork last night I think. Oh and they're going out for dinner with my sister's family - for my neice's 15th birthday and I'm not invited. Mum feels guilty, but of course it's not her guest list and totally not her fault. But hey, I got a lovely lunch out of it. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#4645
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Damn right it will bro. Oh make sure you fix your fantasy team before those remorseless Ponies put a hurt on you. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-28-2009, 05:07 PM	#4638
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Sounds like a peaceful place to lay your father down to rest Dana. As for me I just received another interview invite. That's two in seven weeks of unemployment. Things are looking up! Even if I do not get a job at least I'm getting bites.

10-03-2009, 12:12 PM	#4644
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I've been unemployed since the end of August. I barely see my wife these days because she's going to school full-time and is now working almost full-time. I live in my mother-in-law's house, and will probably be here at least another year. And I hit my highest weight ever 2 weeks ago. But you know what? I'm happy to be alive. I have a wonderful wife, a roof over my head and caring friends and family. The situation is not very good right now...but it will get better. And it could be a whole lot worse. All I can do is keep plugging away...eventually I'll have a job and my wife will be done with culinary school. And I'll be able to buy my guitars back and she can have her dream kitchen. And we will have our own place to live again...hopefully a house! I've been in some pretty dark moods the past few weeks. I just try to keep telling myself that things WILL get better. It may take a while, but it will get better.

10-03-2009, 12:20 PM	#4646
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Wow, sorry to hear all that sycamore. You had to sell your guitars?!?! That sucks. Well keep your head up. Good vibes sent your way. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-03-2009, 12:21 PM	#4647
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	She has someone she needs to fix...a WR, I think. In looking at my team by players and points, it doesn't look that bad. But when I look at it as a whole, I'm just like, "Fuck!"

10-05-2009, 03:38 PM	#4650
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	BD#2 told me today that 10-yr old grandson has become totally obsessed with Dr. Who. She said, in some bemusement, "and he has all of the last Doctor's episodes on hold at the library. What a nerd." That's my boy! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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