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Posted by LynneDa on June 10, 2004, at 14:57:34
In reply to Re: Am I really Trucker?, posted by TofuEmmy on June 10, 2004, at 14:55:30
Em - don't feel badly, you didn't do anything wrong :-)
~ Lynne
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> I'm so sorry Trucker, Michael, Sandy, Bob, Simus, LynnDa, JLynn, and everyone else.
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> I need a vacation.
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> Em
Posted by spoc on June 10, 2004, at 18:59:44
In reply to Re: Am I really Trucker?, posted by TofuEmmy on June 10, 2004, at 14:55:30
> Well, I'm sure there is a logical explanation for Bob's post. Maybe Trucker felt unwelcome in Open under her own name? If that's the case, that's just dang awful. Everyone should feel welcome there. I feel like crud about this. I shoulda minded my own beeswax! (duh...hind sight)
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> I'm so sorry Trucker, Michael, Sandy, Bob, Simus, LynnDa, JLynn, and everyone else.
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> I need a vacation.
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> Em<<<<<< I think there is a logical explanation for Bob's post, likely involving the 627. That's the name Bob directed his instruction to, he could have directed it to "Michael." But regardless, even if they were all the same person, I agree you shouldn't feel bad about anything Emmy. You've got to know many had strong opinions they would have liked to express, but it wrapped up and passed quickly. And given a choice, people often just prefer not to get involved. And then poof, it was addressed and over.
NOW. About Vince baby. I don't follow any TV series or celebrity stuff, but recently happened upon that show and was also, like, way totally knocked out by him. I thought maybe it was just me -- I should have known better. And ya know whose mannerisms/inflections/eccentricities his remind me of? John Malkovich. That's a good thing.
Anyway, shoo girls (and guys for that matter!). I don't say this often, but I think I want this one. ;- )
Posted by karen_kay on June 11, 2004, at 16:37:08
In reply to Re: D'onofrio, etc., posted by spoc on June 10, 2004, at 18:59:44
well, if you get mr. d'onofrio, then i call chevy chase, paul simon, billy bob thornton (sling blade era, thank you) and kevin spacey (and can i throwin vince vaugh every once in a while? that bad-boy image drives me crazy)!!!!
so, i'll allow you to have mr d'onofrio (EVEN though i've been recording that series since i was in diapers, which was just a few years ago i think) because i care spoc. but, now you have to fight emmy for him and i have a feeling she isn't going to give up that easily. but, DO KNOW, if anyone (and i MEAN anyone) tries to take mr chase, mr paul simon, mr thornton, mr spacey OR mr vaugh (when i'm ready to play with him) from me, the claws will come out and i'll capture mr d'onofio just for spite.
so spoc, have at him. he's all yours. but, he seems to be a romantic, so try to catch him by showing your class, charm and sensitive side. it may help to commit a crime too (which i'd consider doing just to capture that man :)
Posted by spoc on June 11, 2004, at 18:19:17
In reply to Re: D'onofrio, etc. » spoc, posted by karen_kay on June 11, 2004, at 16:37:08
> so, i'll allow you to have mr d'onofrio (EVEN though i've been recording that series since i was in diapers, which was just a few years ago i think) because i care spoc. but, now you have to fight emmy for him and i have a feeling she isn't going to give up that easily...
<<<<< YEAH I hear you, I mean I don't know what the chances are she'll hand over a man when I can't even get her to hand over the Fritos. She held the bag out and everything, I even went and got a soft drink. How gullible I was. Geez, what is it with this place? I'll wait and wait, then I suppose next I'll get some answer like this, with all those dots after it:
"I think it's good to be flexible..."
"Sometimes another crunchy snack will do just as well..."
"I'm sorry, what was the question?"
ENOUGH! I'll just go make a voodoo doll out of tofu and stick pins in it, then she'll have a mysterious tummy ache and I'll get ALL the Fritos... AND the man! (Pity how tummy upset can throw off those romantic moments.)
Posted by TofuEmmy on June 11, 2004, at 19:20:03
In reply to Re: D'onofrio, etc. » karen_kay, posted by spoc on June 11, 2004, at 18:19:17
Oh...well....fine...!
Eat the fritos hon, but I'm doing something along those same lines with a certain Vincent. ;-)
And regarding the voodoo tofu doll, probably best to use the pre-marinated, pre-baked kind else it shan't hold it's shape well. You KNOW how I love giving advice!
And regarding ruining my future romantic moments...dot...dot...dot...I haven't had one of those since the Beatles were together. No amount of intestinal discomfort you can throw at me via your voodoo will do anything except perhaps peel the paint from my walls. :-)
......Emmy
Posted by spoc on June 12, 2004, at 16:24:57
In reply to Re: D'onofrio, etc. » spoc, posted by TofuEmmy on June 11, 2004, at 19:20:03
... Vince and I are busy enjoying Fritos with tofu dip as we speak. And oh yessssssssssss, it is everything you dreamed it would be. ;- )
Posted by jlynne on June 13, 2004, at 17:18:29
In reply to Re: Perfect! Sounds like I get it all! » TofuEmmy, posted by spoc on June 12, 2004, at 16:24:57
Hey, you girls can have your petty little romances . . . you haven't lived until you have done the tango with my Al:~)
(yes, kk . . . as in Pacino!)
(((*Real* Men)))
...jlynne
Posted by antigua on June 13, 2004, at 18:33:04
In reply to Re: Perfect! Sounds like I get it all! » TofuEmmy, posted by spoc on June 12, 2004, at 16:24:57
Sorry, you forgot about me. I've already taken him away because I'm just so interesting--he can't refuse me, my mind is so twisted that he wants to figure me out. He's willing to do whatever I ask.
antigua
Posted by mystic on June 13, 2004, at 18:46:24
In reply to Re: Perfect! Sounds like I get it all! » spoc, posted by jlynne on June 13, 2004, at 17:18:29
So if everyone has their man then I would assume and we all know what can happen when you assume...Well I can assume that Robert Redford would still be mine...I love the oldies also..Mystic
Posted by spoc on June 13, 2004, at 19:13:00
In reply to Re: Perfect! Sounds like I get it all! » spoc, posted by antigua on June 13, 2004, at 18:33:04
Welllllllll, I'll think about it.... I might not be all that hard to bargain with. I mean, I could ALSO go for a man like Dick Solomon (John Lithgow in "Third Rock From the Sun"). SO! Obviously there *may* be hope for y'all that a few good ones will be left over when my smoke clears.
NOW -- talk about classics. Here's one that is so hands-off to you that I prohibit you from even saying (or writing) his name:
******ROBERT DENIRO*******
Now SCRAM kitties!!!!!!!!
Posted by mystic on June 13, 2004, at 19:51:45
In reply to Re: Perfect! Sounds like I get it all!, posted by spoc on June 13, 2004, at 19:13:00
Spoc..You are ruthless...you cant have them all you know...We all need backups here...Mystic
Posted by spoc on June 13, 2004, at 20:14:49
In reply to RE::: spoc, posted by mystic on June 13, 2004, at 19:51:45
...ooooh but that Robert....! I've yet to try to peel that one off. I'm a fool for his characters who, even when they're Bad Guys, have these underlying principles and strength.
Oh my, but Vince is on right now!!! I'm two-timing! I better pay attention because he'll be phoning during the commercials (wants to discuss some twisted woman who is convinced he wants to figure her out).
Posted by karen_kay on June 13, 2004, at 22:42:44
In reply to Re: Perfect! Sounds like I get it all!, posted by spoc on June 13, 2004, at 19:13:00
SOLOMAN that is... did you ever see the episode where he bought a brand of condoms that was ribbed for her comfort, and he said he was going to turn it inside out? that was just too much! he reminds me of my old man so you can have him.
but, hands off the ones i mentioned..... you can have your deniro, your d'onofrio (though i highly suggest you give him to emmy or antigua) or who ever your heart desires. just keep your claws off my list, got it? i'm looking for a fight tonight, and i may find one if you even joke about my list.
Posted by spoc on June 14, 2004, at 8:14:24
In reply to speaking of dick... » spoc, posted by karen_kay on June 13, 2004, at 22:42:44
... you crafty under-the-radar flyer you! Almost hated to retire that title so soon, so you might want to revive it liberally (did we hear someone groan loudly just now?? ;)
OOH OOH OOOOH!!! I have some similar ones, where the context gives me immunity:
What did the fan say to the vacuum cleaner? (you s*ck)
What did the vacuum cleaner say back? (bl*w me)What did the cactuses (cacti?) say to the watermelons? (nice mel*ns)
What did the watermelons say back? (bunch of pr*cks!)....there are more, but they get worse/better, depending on how you look at it.
> SOLOMAN that is... did you ever see the episode where he bought a brand of condoms that was ribbed for her comfort, and he said he was going to turn it inside out? that was just too much! he reminds me of my old man so you can have him.
<<<< Physically or in his child-like selfishness? Ah, but it's tempered with such a unique undying devotion. And someone who is both a neurotic emotional mess yet somehow not taking any of it too seriously can really be fun. Not to mention all that goofiness, goofiness is good (but you can keep Three Stooges goofiness, I can live without that). Yes, saw that episode. How about the one where Dick has to take sensitivity training; or where Sally turns into a brooding, dark, goth rebel based on a guy she is dating...
A bevy of unique story lines. No formulas there, which I love! Used to hate the inevitable formula episode in all series where the characters had to participate in some musical talent show.
> but, hands off the ones i mentioned..... you can have your deniro, your d'onofrio (though i highly suggest you give him to emmy or antigua) or who ever your heart desires. just keep your claws off my list, got it? i'm looking for a fight tonight, and i may find one if you even joke about my list.<<<<<< I haven't reviewed your list, but from what I recall, you are QUITE safe... from me and almost everyone else in some cases (does that reduce want-a-bility factor??). But I'm so sorry I had apparently dozed off right when you needed a fight. What's my problem, we're supposed to be there for each other!
Posted by LynneDa on June 14, 2004, at 10:56:51
In reply to Sorry, posted by SandyWeb on June 7, 2004, at 11:38:32
Hi all:
I've been emailing Sandy daily the past couple of weeks. She tried to OD a couple of times, but didn't succeed. She did try again, cutting her wrists, last night. She is safely in the ER and doing okay. I spoke to her son and her Mom this morning. I couldn't stand not knowing what was going on. Since she'd given me her last name and I knew approx. where she lives in Halifax, I was able to get her phone number pretty easily!Anyway, they are waiting for a bed to open up in a local psychiatric hospital. Her family is hoping she will stay there long enough to get some longer lasting help and find some meds that work. She's a very proud, independent person and very ashamed of her situation & I'm sure would hate to know I've told everyone what happened. I say, "There but for the grace of God could go I!" We all need help some time in our lives, nothing to be ashamed of, and I hope she gets it. I hope she'll forgive me for sharing, but prayers are needed for her now :-). I'll keep you posted.
~ Lynne
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Posted by partlycloudy on June 14, 2004, at 13:33:11
In reply to Update on Sandy, posted by LynneDa on June 14, 2004, at 10:56:51
Posted by gardenergirl on June 14, 2004, at 13:57:46
In reply to Update on Sandy, posted by LynneDa on June 14, 2004, at 10:56:51
Thanks for the update. I was wondering how she was. I'm glad she is somewhere safe and hopefully will be accepting of help.
gg
Posted by LynneDa on June 14, 2004, at 14:38:36
In reply to Re: Update on Sandy **may trigger***, posted by gardenergirl on June 14, 2004, at 13:57:46
Thank you gg - I didn't even think about adding the triggering warning! I feel terrible not remembering to do that!
I'm so sorry if my post about Sandy caused anyone any ill feelings!!!
~ Lynne
Posted by gardenergirl on June 14, 2004, at 14:56:07
In reply to Re: thank you gg » gardenergirl, posted by LynneDa on June 14, 2004, at 14:38:36
'sokay. Got your back. Thanks for staying in touch with Sandy.
gg
Posted by Zena on June 14, 2004, at 15:49:14
In reply to Update on Sandy, posted by LynneDa on June 14, 2004, at 10:56:51
Lynne,
Thank you for the update on Sandy. I have been on vacation & the first thing I did when I got home was check on Sandy. When I saw she didn't post for quite sometime I got worried. I hope she gets the help she desperately needs. Please keep us posted & thanks again.
Zena
Posted by LynneDa on June 14, 2004, at 15:53:26
In reply to update on Sandy- thanks Lynne, posted by Zena on June 14, 2004, at 15:49:14
You're welcome, I'll be calling her mom again tomorrow to see how she's doing and will let you all know!
~ Lynne
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Lynne,
> Thank you for the update on Sandy. I have been on vacation & the first thing I did when I got home was check on Sandy. When I saw she didn't post for quite sometime I got worried. I hope she gets the help she desperately needs. Please keep us posted & thanks again.
> Zena
Posted by spoc on June 14, 2004, at 17:32:07
In reply to Update on Sandy, posted by LynneDa on June 14, 2004, at 10:56:51
> ... Since she'd given me her last name and I knew approx. where she lives in Halifax, I was able to get her phone number pretty easily!
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> We all need help some time in our lives, nothing to be ashamed of, and I hope she gets it. I hope she'll forgive me for sharing, but prayers are needed for her now :-). I'll keep you posted.
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> ~ Lynne
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Hi Lynne,I just wanted to vote for you not worrying about anything. Sandy had posted enough identifying info along the way that it was likely she could indeed be found. I think maybe that was the part of her talking that wants or knows she needs this kind of thing, as opposite of that as she may feel at other times. She seemed to want much privacy at times but the side of her that was aware that couldn't get her anywhere won out more often.
Thanks for demonstrating that exceptional compassion like yours exists! :- )
Posted by LynneDa on June 17, 2004, at 16:56:57
In reply to Re: Update on Sandy » LynneDa, posted by spoc on June 14, 2004, at 17:32:07
Thanks Zena and Spoc for your kind words!!!
She's still on a short-stay unit at a local p-hospital. I called the unit and left a message saying we're thinking about her and hope she's doing well. She didn't want to come to the phone, which I totally understood. Hopefully they'll be able to get through to her in a way that will convince her to get on a treatment plan and stick to it!
~ Lynne
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> I just wanted to vote for you not worrying about anything. Sandy had posted enough identifying info along the way that it was likely she could indeed be found. I think maybe that was the part of her talking that wants or knows she needs this kind of thing, as opposite of that as she may feel at other times. She seemed to want much privacy at times but the side of her that was aware that couldn't get her anywhere won out more often.
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> Thanks for demonstrating that exceptional compassion like yours exists! :- )
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Posted by gardenergirl on June 18, 2004, at 0:42:12
In reply to Re: Update on Sandy » spoc, posted by LynneDa on June 17, 2004, at 16:56:57
Posted by SandyWeb on July 4, 2004, at 9:02:00
In reply to LynneDa is an angel! (nm), posted by gardenergirl on June 18, 2004, at 0:42:12
Hi everyone,
I know I promised not to post anymore, but this is not a suicidal message. *smile* I would like to thank everyone for standing by me during the past few months when I was going through one difficulty heaped upon another. You really did provide me with strength and wisdom to help me make it through to another day....even though my messages may not have conveyed that. But since I wasn't able to accept concrete help (long story about how I "tick", and I won't put you through that! Lol), we all knew that a final trigger would eventually push me over the edge. And that's exactly what happened.
I guess either PartlyCloudy or LynneDa told you that I had slit my right wrist multiple times in the early morning hours of June 14th. I had phoned the Mobile Crisis Line and they told me there wasn't much they could do because of the hour, and the next thing I remember is that I'm bleeding into the bathtub with the police banging on my apartment door. Apparently I had called 911 and hung up, but I don't remember that. In fact, I don't remember a lot about that night. Long story short, the police called the ambulance, the ER doctor committed me because he thought I would go back home and do it again, and I spent 5 days on the Short-Term Crisis Unit. I had a great team to work with me, and once I agreed to accept some help (which was a HUGE tug-of-war between my team and myself!), it has become easier to continue to accept help.
My team says that they have no doubt that I will slit my wrist again. The p-doc said that my attempts were escalating and becoming more lethal, and the next time I would die. The coping mechanisms that I've been using for the past 39 years just are not working for me anymore, so I need to find new mechanisms. I am willing to work on that. I'll be starting a 6-week Day Treatment Program in mid-August. It is a group experience, dealing with a variety of issues including relaxation, feelings, assertiveness, etc. I'm scared to death of it, but I *will* push myself. I've also been having follow-up sessions of counselling, just so I'm not left flailing on my own. My next appointment is this Thursday.
Again, thank you for believing in me and showing concern for me. I realize that my journey was rather exhausting for most of you. Like I've said before, I never would have been able to put up with someone like me....I would have been drained long before many of you were! You all have such an inner core of strength! I hope you are able to use that strength towards your own well-being. You really are all "angels".
Hugs,
Sandy
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