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pirate_girl

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What she said. Everyone has challenges. Heck. Look at me. You think I'm happy being 39 and barely able to walk anymore? Life is what you make it. We are all dealt crap at one point or another.

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That's right.
We all have.
Every single one of us on the forum have had a hard time, dealt with more crap than we could ever imagine at one time, I'd wager.
That's what life is.
Ups and downs.
A test of strength and knowing you will come out on the other side having learned that you were always stronger than you ever thought possible.
 

Angelface

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You are both so very right... Honestly, I never thought professional help would actually help. But it is.. I finally caved and let out some of my most inner demons I have been dealing with behind closed doors almost all my life. Hearing that this can be treated took a huge weight off my shoulders. He seen some of the issues I had, but would just get angry or make fun of me for it most of the time. The worst was when he would talk to all his friends in front of me about my quirks. I can't honestly describe how devastated that made me feel and I would just beat myself up for days about it..

But hearing that I am not alone on this did wonders and it's something I can finally accept and overcome. But yes it's true.. no one is perfect. One of the worst mistakes in life is to hold yourself up to perfection.
 

pirate_girl

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It's good that you're talking to a professional.
But, just remember this, you get what you choose to take away from those sessions.
Let go of the past.
Know that you are not alone.
You were born to be real.
Not perfect.
No one is.

Sleep on that and keep rolling it around in your mind.

:flowers::goodnight:sleep:

... and hugs.
 

Angelface

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It's good that you're talking to a professional.
But, just remember this, you get what you choose to take away from those sessions.
Let go of the past.
Know that you are not alone.
You were born to be real.
Not perfect.
No one is.

Sleep on that and keep rolling it around in your mind.

:flowers::goodnight:sleep:

... and hugs.

Perfect words to read right before I close my eyes. Thank you with many hugs back! :flowers: <3
 

nixon

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Getting ready for them to open me up and cut a drain in my pericardium ,and get some biopsy material . After that , I'll probably take the rest of the day off :brows:
 

NorthernRedneck

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Getting ready for them to open me up and cut a drain in my pericardium ,and get some biopsy material . After that , I'll probably take the rest of the day off :brows:
Continued prayers.

Busy day for me today. First meeting with a specialist in a chronic pain management program this morning. Then off for yet another mri of my liver to be certain that everything is still OK in there before making plans to cut me open in December/January for an insitional hernia. They are talking a mesh and a flap to repair it. That will mean a week in the hospital then 6 weeks bed rest at home. The week in the hospital is because of my mobility issues and history of blood clots.

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pirate_girl

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This was card night with the girls playing 500 and euchre.
I made some crab salad sliders using the Hawaiian dinner rolls.
Between myself, those 3 and the husband of the hostess, there weren't any left.
Made cucumber salad too; the very basic recipe adding onion, vinegar, sugar and dried dill.

Heard from my boy today concerning the tow trip; - "We are getting all disabled and damaged cars that have been deemed totaled by the insurance adjusters. Then take them to a secure lot for a company who recycles wrecked vehicles, or auctions off parts".
:smile:
 

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Had an appointment today.. apparently I have OCD bad enough that needs treated. Yay me for even more medication and more therapy.. At this point it's safe to say I am a total nutcase. :ermm: But in the road to a more stable quality of life is self acceptance and learning to overcome the challenges... even if you don't want to accept it. :wink:


Don't worry Angel, they say I'm twisted, but the voices inside my head say something else all together.......Bwaaaahahaha! :yum:

You're young, healthy, good looking, and you got your whole life ahead of you. Only you can determine the outcome, and I doubt that you will make the wrong choice.
 

Angelface

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Don't worry Angel, they say I'm twisted, but the voices inside my head say something else all together.......Bwaaaahahaha! :yum:

You're young, healthy, good looking, and you got your whole life ahead of you. Only you can determine the outcome, and I doubt that you will make the wrong choice.

I was relaxing here on the couch, wearing my favorite comfys and eating ice cream while listening to Pandora thinking tonight was a pretty good night.. Then I read that and it made it perfect. Thank you.
 

pirate_girl

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I was relaxing here on the couch, wearing my favorite comfys and eating ice cream while listening to Pandora thinking tonight was a pretty good night.. Then I read that and it made it perfect. Thank you.

You need to smile too.

I posted this on the cooking forum today.

Did you laugh? lol
 

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EastTexFrank

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I smoked two 10# pork butts today. Please no jokes!!! I used my newish electric smoker and it worked quite well. I think that I'm going to like that thing.

Added to the 6 I smoked previously, that makes about 80# of pulled pork sandwiches. I wish that my wife would get over this catering fetish that she has and maybe I could ease up a bit. Between a "Caring and Sharing" spaghetti lunch for 200 plus and the local airport pulled pork sandwich lunch for at least 100, I'm tired. All I want are chicken wings and a beer!!!! Who wants to join me????

If I make it through this next week, I should be on easy street. Then maybe I can get back to the things that I need to be doing. It's no fun being married to a compulsive volunteer. Well, yes it is but I'm not going to admit it!!!! :biggrin::biggrin:
 

MrLiberty

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I smoked two 10# pork butts today. Please no jokes!!! I used my newish electric smoker and it worked quite well. I think that I'm going to like that thing.

Added to the 6 I smoked previously, that makes about 80# of pulled pork sandwiches. I wish that my wife would get over this catering fetish that she has and maybe I could ease up a bit. Between a "Caring and Sharing" spaghetti lunch for 200 plus and the local airport pulled pork sandwich lunch for at least 100, I'm tired. All I want are chicken wings and a beer!!!! Who wants to join me????

If I make it through this next week, I should be on easy street. Then maybe I can get back to the things that I need to be doing. It's no fun being married to a compulsive volunteer. Well, yes it is but I'm not going to admit it!!!! :biggrin::biggrin:

I take it is was the right cheek and the left cheek? :yum::yum::yum:

Sorry, couldn't help myself. :whistling:
 

pirate_girl

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Shopping, running some old clothing to the Goodwill, stopping someplace to eat.
Probably Bob Evans, for something horribly fattening and delightful.:yum:
 

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Just wrapped up my day job.

Now heading out to cut/split some firewood for a guy down the road. He has a new but small chainsaw and no splitter. Doesn't have a chance with the 24" oak trees he has. I'll need to quarter them splitting vertically just so I can lift them up to the trailer or RTV bed.
 

NorthernRedneck

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Working on the scooter lift to work out a few glitches. More like improvements to the way it mounts.

For some stupid reason the factory wants it bolted permanently to the 2"receiver on the truck instead of a standard hitch pin to hold it on. I'll be fixing that problem. That's what happens when an engineer designs something mechanical.

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Jim_S

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Working on the scooter lift to work out a few glitches. More like improvements to the way it mounts.

For some stupid reason the factory wants it bolted permanently to the 2"receiver on the truck instead of a standard hitch pin to hold it on. I'll be fixing that problem. That's what happens when an engineer designs something mechanical.

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Probably more the lawyers than the engineers.
 

NorthernRedneck

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I have to agree on that one. The dealer here agrees with me on how to solve the problem but can't offially modify it to fix it until the solution comes from the factory. Problem is that the thing comes standard with only an inch and a quarter receiver shafts designed for cars and minivans. The company didn't take into account the fact that someone might have a 2 inch receiver on a truck. So instead of a standard 2" into 1 1/4" adapter they came up with their own adapter that fits tightly for side to side play in the receiver but has close to 3/4" of up and down play.

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pirate_girl

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I got the turkey and dressing dinner at Bob Evans, no mashed and gravy to go with.
Chose green beans and a side salad for the two sides.
Now watching the Elephant and Jackass show(down?)
 

Angelface

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I had an odd and unpleasant experience grocery shopping today.. :ermm: I was in an aisle and all the sudden this guy comes up behind me and then the conversation below happened.. the best that i can remember anyway..

Him: So who are you voting for?

Me: Umm.. you know.. I'm not really sure, I don't really like either to be honest... (I didn't really wanna say who because I didn't know where this guy was going with this)

Him: You don't know? You should, you don't have much time left.

Me: Sure..

Him: So if at this moment if someone had a gun to your head, who would you say?

Me: I'd probably just keep my mouth shut and take my chances with what would happen next

Him: Do you have kids?

Me: Yes...

Him: So if their lives where at stake, who would you say?

Me: I need to get going, I have a lot to do.. so have a nice day.

:ermm: I don't think anyone has a right to invade your personal space and thoughts like that.. What a weirdo. I may have not seen many elections in my life time, but this one seems to be bringing out the worst in people..
 

MrLiberty

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I had an odd and unpleasant experience grocery shopping today.. :ermm: I was in an aisle and all the sudden this guy comes up behind me and then the conversation below happened.. the best that i can remember anyway..

Him: So who are you voting for?

Me: Umm.. you know.. I'm not really sure, I don't really like either to be honest... (I didn't really wanna say who because I didn't know where this guy was going with this)

Him: You don't know? You should, you don't have much time left.

Me: Sure..

Him: So if at this moment if someone had a gun to your head, who would you say?

Me: I'd probably just keep my mouth shut and take my chances with what would happen next

Him: Do you have kids?

Me: Yes...

Him: So if their lives where at stake, who would you say?

Me: I need to get going, I have a lot to do.. so have a nice day.

:ermm: I don't think anyone has a right to invade your personal space and thoughts like that.. What a weirdo. I may have not seen many elections in my life time, but this one seems to be bringing out the worst in people..


An agitator to be sure. I would bet that whoever you said he would have tried to start an argument over it. Your right though no one has the right to invade your privacy that way.
 

NorthernRedneck

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As someone watching from the outside I'm shaking my head at this election. I mean. ..how can a country who's claim to fame is the "UNITED STATES " be so devided? It's almost sickening to watch the 3 ring circus that is the campaign trail. Heck. We call an election up here and in less than 3 months it's a done deal. Seems like these two have been at it now for over a year and there is such a feeling of hate in the air. Just think. In about two and a half years you guys get to do it all over again and spend another few billion on an election that does nothing but further split the country in half.

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Bamby

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As someone watching from the outside I'm shaking my head at this election. I mean. ..how can a country who's claim to fame is the "UNITED STATES " be so devided? It's almost sickening to watch the 3 ring circus that is the campaign trail. Heck. We call an election up here and in less than 3 months it's a done deal. Seems like these two have been at it now for over a year and there is such a feeling of hate in the air. Just think. In about two and a half years you guys get to do it all over again and spend another few billion on an election that does nothing but further split the country in half.

Our country is now at a impasse and this election may very well be our last chance to salvage it in a peaceful matter. "A good tree doesn't produce rotten fruit, and a rotten tree doesn't produce any good fruit". And in our case we have way to many rotten unproductive trees bearing bad fruit.

Hillery and the democrats are reshaping our nation into a Democracy.

A government of the masses. Authority is derived through mass meeting or any other form of direct expression. Results in mobocracy. Attitude toward property is communistic, negating property rights. Attitude toward law is that the will of the people shall regulate, whether it be based upon deliberation, or governed by passion, prejudice, and impulse, without restraint or regard to consequences. Results in demagogism, license, agitation, discontent, and anarchy."

Whereas some of us feel that Trump may be our last chance to salvage whats left of our Republic.

Authority is derived through election by the people of public officials best fitted to represent them. Attitude toward property is respect for laws and individual rights, and a sensible economic procedure. Attitude toward law is the administration of justice in accord with fixed principles, and established evidence, with a strict regard to consequences. A greater number of citizens and extent of territory may be brought within its compass. Avoids the dangerous extreme of either tyranny or mobocracy. Results in statesmanship, liberty, reason, justice, contentment, and progress."

So yea we have a lot riding on this election....


 

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Lots of rain, cold weather and maybe some snow coming over the next 3 days so picking up some yard things and batting down the hatches.

Rain beating on the metal roof means awesome naps for the TR!:clap::clap:
 

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Watching it rain.
I think it's rained pretty much all night- even heard some thunder too around 3am.
We may end up with an inch by the time it's over.
 

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