Sudokuaholics Anonymous 7

Been looking at photos. Some good ones

Let's go!!

Ah June - you did it again! Congrats!

Now you ask me Cyn.
Congrats on the TOPP June, loved your email too BTW.

DOWNER ALERT: DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE SOMETHING SAD!

When I checked my email today, I saw my cousin's email address and was surprised, as an email I had sent to her about 2 weeks ago came back as "undeliverable." The email was from my cousin's husband, telling me that she died on November 28, visitation was on Dec.2, and her funeral was on Dec. 3. He included a website where I could read her obituary. I went to the site and was reading when I came to the section about those who predeceased her: her mother in '97, her sister in '04 (which, of course, I knew) . . . and her father-in-law on November 27, 2008. So Mike lost his father on Thanksgiving and his wife the next day.

My cousin's Dad was my Mom's youngest sibling, only brother, and last remaining of the siblings. He has Alzheimer's. His wife and now both daughters have died of cancer, both daughters while in their early 50's. All he has left is 2 sons (and you know how most men are about contacting family members) and his grandchildren. I'm just so thankful that Mike found my email address and let me know. I have spent several hours today emailing and calling various relatives to let them know. We are all in shock. I'm a little numb, but have done most of my crying and know there's nothing I can do to help the family. It is so sad that it seems we will not have much contact with his sons, and they are the last of the line carrying the name.

This is just further reminder that we all must let a trusted person or persons know names and phone numbers of people who should be notified if anything happens to us.

Hi friends.
Had a great time today with Elsie. She was with a friend and the three of us got on like a house on fire!
Elsie and I spoke about our time meeting up with Rena and Amber, and then, after the cuppa, we got ourselves some culture! Went to the Art Gallery. Surprised we weren't ejected though, it seemed like we all had the same sense of humour and just took the micky out of most of the paintings! We actually did enjoy ourselves and appreciate the art, but if you can't have a laugh, it aint worth being here.
Should be a photo on Elsie's page (with a skinny fella) maybe tomorrow.

Hi, Bean, Broni and CynB!

Have been next door having a cupper with my neighbour and walked in, checked Emails, found I was still on Suzy's oage after looking at her photos about an hour ago and when I flicked to SA looked at the comment number and thought 'they are ready to turn a page'. Easy Peasy!

Hi, June! I'm sorry I missed you. It's a shame your hubby will be gone when you could use his help at home getting ready for the holidays.

Julie, I am so very sorry to hear your news, makes me wish I had checked the page before posting.

Unfortunately, on the way home today, I also received some terribly sad news, so my heart is aching for you, I know how it feels.

Oh Julie, so sad. A very hard time to lose loved ones (My Dad died on Dec 4, 23 years ago. That first Christmas soon after is hard.

MizT, loved all your Boxes. Suzy enjoyed your photos as well.

Gail, I'm glad you had a wongerful time with Elsie and her friend. It sounds like a lot of fun at the art gallery!

I had breakfast this morning with 3 friends from high school who now live somewhat nearby. A fourth friend who was going to join us was delayed in a meeting. We try to meet every month or 2.

I'm sorry that you received some terribly sad news today. Is there anything any of us can do?

I think I will take a look at Suzy's photo gallery. BRB

Hi Everyone,

Checking again on the speed.


Gath

And again - really quick.


Gath

Julie, very sad news.
Gail would not have missed that post, I bet your voices were echoing thru the Gallery. So what is your sad news, might as well get it out.
Instead of dragging things out JD's mum passed away last year on this Friday.
Apologies to those who think this may be a little insensitive.

Everyone. Got the 2 1/2 pages read that I missed while watching the DVD. Now I need to go to bed since the pheasants should be here around 6:30 am!

Not insensitive, Broni. A person can handle just so much sadness. This has been a rough season.
What did happen, Gail?

Thank you Julie, how sweet.
Long story coming up, want to say it and get it out in one go.
I was on my way home on the train from the meet when I got a call from a friend back in Sth Aus asking if I knew a woman from the same town I used to live in. I do, her boys and my three oldest went through primary school together, a tiny school with 70 kids. We ALL knew each other.
Sadly, her youngest son, the same age as my Beth (19), passed away last Thursday, due to a heart condition he had.
She just happened to be reading the obits and said the name jumped out at her, thinking she remembered that the mother and I had been friends.
Hit me like a sledgehammer. I knew this kid before he even started school.

It sure has. Got to say though, I got a good chuckle out of today's emails. The ode to boo boos gave me real chuckle and can we print out that letter and just sign it with our own name...please?

Want to say thank you to you all for just being here. This place is great.

Sorry, didn't mean to break the page...

Gail, I've just been in a similar place to you recently. It makes it so much harder when it's a young person. thinking of you

Not this time Dag, just went for a walk in my garden and I have snow peas, sweet corn and cucumbers all growing like crazy.

Sad news for Julie and Gail - I always think it's worse this time of year as well. You're both in my thoughts as are the families involved.

I have just the thing to perk you up Gail. I'm going to email you a copy of the naked fireman calendar for 2009. Everyone else will have to wait a little longer.

You know what Dag, it scares me the way we think so alike.I read your 'get it out' post and they were the exact same thing I said to myself. And you know what else, I'm going to go out and check my vegie garden cos when you said it, that was exactly what I felt like doing.
Besides, due to water restrictions, I think that would be a good place to have a little 'reflection' time. Will include all who need hugs in my thoughts.
Back soon.
Back soon

Susan, I look forward to seeing it.

Take a glass of bubbly with you to celebrate the life they all have had.

Julie, I'd email it to you too, but you must have changed your email address as my last one bounced back. For you

Gail I suspect that the 'ODE' is going to be added to so I wouldn't bother printing it until it has had its final update!!! Now if everybody would be more careful Suzy will be able to hang the quill out to dry....

I don't think any of us have developed hard or insensitive hearts. I think we just have seen enough life to know that it's not easy and it's not fair and "it is what it is," as a friend says. People are born and live for a time - maybe shorter or longer than the rest of us expect or prefer - then one die they die. The same happens to plants and animals. It's not cold-hearted or insensitive to realize this. Of course, this is much easier for me to say, as I am not mourning a parent, spouse or child at present. It also helps to have a belief in the "hereafter" or next life, if you believe in reincarnation.

Gail, I'm so sorry to hear of the young man's death. It is never easy.

ummm...a quill is what the bard used is it not?

And now, it is time for me to head to bed. It has been a long day and is now nearly 1 a.m. here. Enjoy the rest of your day, Everyone! I hope to see you all on the flipside!

MizT, your line "NO NO, no more burns allowed, I have made a rule!" had me rolling on the floor when I read it. It reminds me of something or someone, but I can't remember what / who.
Becky, I love your catch up. Thank you.
Suzy, the poem is great, but I don't think my headache was major enough to warrant inclusion. Now if I remember correctly, Broni has a nautical smiley - sailor girl - that would be great on you!
Heidi, I never ever want to be in your bad books.

Julie obviously wants to see my calendar. I'm sure whe won't mind me mentioning that she PMed me to say she could always use a calendar. Yeah right Julie!! I believe you!! OK it's cybering its way over. Please don't mention any details of it on here (Gail either!!) hoho

Goodnight Julie, very well said.
Heidi thank you and sweet dreams.
Hi Susan, hope you are feeling better. Is this the smilie you were talking about?
Otherwise Zusy I still have my wedding dress, do people get married on boats nowadays?

That's the one Broni. red knickers and all....think Suzy would look great!

Feeling fine now....today I spent helping Mum ....oh to spend one day home!

Gail, how sad. That type of news does make you sit back and reflect. Too much too close to home at this time of the year.

I've just decided to change my email address. Because my usual email address reveals my surname, I was always hesitant about having it added to group emails. If you already have my email address, would you please replace it with this one, which I'm happy to have added to group emails. And if you didn't have my email address, you do now. susanqld@hotmail.com

Lots to do tonight but just having a break on here. It is the place to let feeling flow. We all understand and it does help each of us.