That would be cool!! Hope you are having fun!

Concussion buddy!! I think you win though as I had a helmet on... Take care of yourself!! Sending healing thoughts your way. And hoping your week gets a heck of a lot better.

Seriously cool pics!

Yes!! A belated Happy Birthday Matthew!! 14 like my youngest (almost to the day). I think you two would be buds.

People can be horrible. That's in stark contrast to the type of person you are boots. I'm sorry you are dealing with this and I hope the deposit covers it for you. It doesn't cover the stress and labor... She's defensive because she's in the wrong, she may have done this before and knows she's in th...

You are awesome. Thank you for sharing.

Tears, just tears. But I am fragile right now.

Beautiful and fitting tribute. I love lesson ponies, they have a special place in my heart. I will ride one whenever I get the chance as they all have something to teach.

I'm glad it worked out. Wish I could jet up there to say hi. If you pass through the Balt/DC area, please let me know. You have a place to stay at my house.

No. Their reactions are theirs. You know what happened.

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That is excellent. And convicting.

I like how both you and the cow are looking the same direction. Very harmonious pair!!

And yes Wicky, the fighting. I've seen that too. It does make leaving/transition easier on some level. :idea: A huge lightbulb just went off for me. The fighting before leaving is something my mother-in-law always did. I never understood it and I still don't. Do you think you know the reasons why a...

yes, yes and YES!! thank you.

Chisamba... I love the different perspective you just put on this. I'll have to think about that with my mom and others around me that are guilty. I think in some of the above scenarios though, it is just the people do set greater priority on shopping trips etc etc and just don't think twice about ...

Crisscreek wrote:I'd eat and feed them leftovers. But, my real contribution to this is......what's bulgogi? Am i missing out?

A Korean dish, marinated beef that you grill. Some people call it Korean bbq. YUM!!

I bike 3-5 times a week for a hour to 2 hours each time, intensity varies. I teach cycling (road biking) 2x a week (that's 2 of those times). Intensity is better in the winter as we are on our own bikes on trainers inside and I get a better workout that way (16-19 miles for the hour depending on the...

I can't blame my mom's being tardy EVERYWHERE on mental illness or drugs. I was responding to carpevita's sister's behavior with the meal. I know that some are chronically early or late and I don't find that particularly odd, but not letting your family eat the food they brought because it had to b...

My heart hurts for you Rockabilly. Especially because I know how tender-hearted you are.

Hugs to you. Know you are in my thoughts and close to my heart.

that is unbelievably rude and disrespectful. I would go utterly batty if I had spent that much time, money and effort and had everything practically dessicated by the time they arrived. arrggghhh. Big kudos to your husband and DS (who sounds like mine - so sensitive) for saving the day. ....wait......

Sorry, that is downright rude! I would have eaten and let them have cold leftovers when they arrived. No rewarding rude behaviour! ;) Yep, that was what I was thinking. Start at your intended start time. Don't wait for chronic laters to show their faces. I'll set us up for success, and then stick t...

Well, my other thought is, we have other friends around too that we have done Thanksgiving with. I can include them and we'll do our thing and if dear brother and SIL are late, they can just be late. Pondering the messiness of that.

Well, I just offered to do Thanksgiving. I'm a glutton for punishment. Guess I'll plan to serve the meal 2 hours later than the time I tell them to arrive. And I do plan to keep it simple. Except for the turkey, I love me some good turkey!! And anyone can jump on the whine wagon, makes me feel a lit...

It worked out. My nephews were technically only 1 1/2 hours late and were appalled. They apologized profusely and made me feel better. My brother and his wife, well they at least are consistent.

Thanks for the kind words and support. I don't know why I expect them to change.

DH to the rescue, and my 16 yo who has been so sensitive to my needs throughout this... all the food is done. I got my stuff together, thank you for the place to vent, seriously. It allowed me to get off my butt. The chickens are just finishing roasting, will be done any moment and everyone is still...

The entire family, all the time. When they come to my house, they are about 2 hours late. I cook, I clean and make a nice meal. And this is the day in between my mom's viewing and her funeral. DS had some friends over for his 14th Bday and they just left but my family was supposed to be here now and...

Chancellor, thank you!! I was feeling a little lost, Crazy as it may sound. Weeping along with Zinnia (for many reasons this week).

Bike-mountain, road, whatever. Hike/bike with the dog-chancellor-we now have a Vizsla and he is very high energy. Travel with DH. Cook. Wine. Spend time with friends doing all of the above. And yes, the kids also take a lot of time. And they are fun, emotionally consuming, challenging and amazing al...

If the horse in Woodbine is still available next week or after, I could check that one out, possibly with some professional help if you are interested Chancellor. (my first post on this board)

And HI!!!!