General Chit-Chat Part 2! Showing 51-100 of 2,680

[Chrissie]

I am getting emails for this thread, now after it has been shortened. Are you other guys getting them too?

[dely]

Chrissie wrote: "I seem to be a bit different than others of you.

When I have problems I read more and more and more. I escape through books. My "solution", which is really NO solution, is to stick my head in a b..."

Walking helps me too when I'm not that fine, above all with the mood. Sadly I don't have a garden but I know that this would help a lot too. In the past I also did some DIY jobs, renewing a small table, a couple of stools, and being physically busy just helps, above all if you do something you like. Usually I take long walks on the seaside. The last time, though it was winter but we had a sunny day, I did 8 km (5 miles) along the seaside. But to come back home I took a bus!
Well, I do a lot of yoga too and this so so helpful!

[Diane S ☔]

I too am like that, Chrissie. I read more and try to escape my thoughts, or pain. Diversion. Love taking walks by our river, it is also calming to me. Pinched nerves are so painful, hope your let's up soon, Joan.

Love this group, as everyone has said, so supportive.

[LauraT]

Angela M wrote: "To me too! I remember how much love and support I got when my mother passed away from this group of caring friends!"

Same here!

[Chrissie]

Diane and dely ,I am not alone. YAY!

[Greg]

Thinking of you Chrissie with your cheek and you Joan with your pinched nerve and wishing you both healing. My aunt had a pinched nerve; it can be very painful.

I love taking walks too! Sadly, work has been so crazy lately that I barely see sunlight on weekdays - I can't wait for this horrible project to be over!

[Chrissie]

I hope things lighten up for you, Greg. It is hard when work takes over every second of existence.

[Greg]

Chrissie wrote: "I hope things lighten up for you, Greg. It is hard when work takes over every second of existence."

Thanks Chrissie! Once this project is over, I feel sure it will get better. I just don't know though when the project will be fully over, hopefully soon!

[Ruth]

Reading has always been my refuge and sanctuary. When I am angry or upset I will go take a walk. It helps to clear my head. I also find listening to music and meditation helpful.
I hope everyone is better soon and Greg I hope your project is completed successfully and you will have more time to do the things you enjoy.

[Greg]

Ruth wrote: "Reading has always been my refuge and sanctuary. When I am angry or upset I will go take a walk. It helps to clear my head. I also find listening to music and meditation helpful.
I hope everyone is..."

Thanks Ruth! :)

[[deleted user]]

I had a day off today (I worked last weekend) and spent the afternoon in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was the first time I've been but since I've recently moved 20 miles down the road, I think I'll be going again. We went on a canal boat trip and saw the church Shakespeare was baptised and buried in. Next time I would like to visit his house and Anne Hathaway's cottage and I'm planning on seeing a play in Spring 2018 at the RSC, either Macbeth or King Lear

[Petra]

Chrissie wrote: "I am getting emails for this thread, now after it has been shortened. Are you other guys getting them too?"

Chrissie, at the bottom of the page, under the comment box, is a notification that says "notify me when people reply". If this box is ticked, you'll get emails. Unclick it. It probably reset when the thread was started.

[Chrissie]

Petra wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "I am getting emails for this thread, now after it has been shortened. Are you other guys getting them too?"

Chrissie, at the bottom of the page, under the comment box, is a notifi..."

I have known about that box. It has always been ticked. Even with the box ticked I was not receiving emails. Now I am, after the thread has been shortened. In another group this glitch in GR was discussed and that is why shorter treads came to be implemented.

[Chrissie]

Heather wrote: "I had a day off today (I worked last weekend) and spent the afternoon in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was the first time I've been but since I've recently moved 20 miles down the road, I think I'll be g..."

Stratford-upon-Avon is beautiful. What a wonderful excursion you must have had. I'm jealous. Fantastic.

[dely]

Heather wrote: "I had a day off today (I worked last weekend) and spent the afternoon in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was the first time I've been but since I've recently moved 20 miles down the road, I think I'll be g..."

That sounds like a wonderful day off!

[[deleted user]]

It was really beautiful! Definitely plan on exploring more as it's so close!

[Chrissie]

When we stayed there the hotel was f-i-l-l-e-d wit teddy bears. On the stairs , in the chairs and each one was different, homemade. My daughter was into teddy bears at the time. We made them from scratch. So we chose this inn because of the teddy bears. We were always visiting model train arrangements for our son and teddy bear places for our daughter. It made the trip special for them too.

Gorgeous place for which I have fond memories.

[Diane S ☔]

Heather, sounds so awesome. A maybe someday wish of mine. My son from Indiana and his eldest so is stopping by before going on to Madison, picking up his brother and going to the Packers game. We are celebrating all our October birthdays and going out for a Japanese lunch. Me next was the 4th as is my son's, his son is on the 8th and my hubby's is Monday. Should be fun.

[Angela M]

Heather, sounds lovely. Years ago I was on a business trip to England and decided I’d stay a couple of extra days even though I was there on my own because I just thought how can I be so close to Stratford on Avon and not go there ? I took a bus tour from London and I was thrilled to be there and tour the houses and see the town. I also really loved the ride through the Cotswolds - just lovely. It’s a trip I’ll always remember.

[Angela M]

Diane, happy Birthday to all ! Enjoy your lunch and time together!

[Chrissie]

Diane S ☔ wrote: "Heather, sounds so awesome. A maybe someday wish of mine. My son from Indiana and his eldest so is stopping by before going on to Madison, picking up his brother and going to the Packers game. We a..."

Happy birthday to all of you. Happy birthday to all of you. Happy birthday dear Diane & family. Happy birthday to you.

The Japanese restaurant sounds yummy!

[Ruth]

Diane, Happy Birthday to you and the rest of your family celebrating October Birthdays. Have a great time.

[Greg]

Chrissie wrote: "When we stayed there the hotel was f-i-l-l-e-d wit teddy bears. On the stairs , in the chairs and each one was different, homemade. My daughter was into teddy bears at the time. We made them from s..."

That sounds so sweet Chrissie - it makes me smile thinking of your kids' excitement. I miss those years with my nephew.

[Greg]

Diane S ☔ wrote: "Heather, sounds so awesome. A maybe someday wish of mine. My son from Indiana and his eldest so is stopping by before going on to Madison, picking up his brother and going to the Packers game. We a..."

Happy birthday to you Diane and to your son, grandson, and husband too! I love Japanese food!

[Greg]

Angela M wrote: "Heather, sounds lovely. Years ago I was on a business trip to England and decided I’d stay a couple of extra days even though I was there on my own because I just thought how can I be so close to S..."

One day I want to go to England! I only know of these places you are all describing from books! :)

[Chrissie]

Greg, go to Scotland. It is sooooooooo pretty.

[Greg]

Chrissie wrote: "Greg, go to Scotland. It is sooooooooo pretty."

Maybe one day Chrissie! :)

[Chrissie]

Greg wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Greg, go to Scotland. It is sooooooooo pretty."

Maybe one day Chrissie! :)"

Hope so!

[[deleted user]]

You should come over, Greg! We are lucky that so many wonderful literary places are found in the UK and it is a beautiful (if somewhat rainy) place to explore!

[Alice]

Happy birthday to you, Diane, and your family members! Enjoy your time together.

[B the BookAddict]

Heather, I am just green to the gills with envy. Imagine having all that history on your doorstep.

Diane, happiest of wishes to you:)

[Greg]

Enjoying a quiet day watching some Halloween movies with Ron & Doyle

[Leslie]

LOL! Love the picture Greg!

[Natalie]

Your cat is performing “ennui” so well. The tedium of old magazines and an indifferent television program is making him sulk. How I love an orange cat!

[Karin]

Chrissie wrote: "Greg, go to Scotland. It is sooooooooo pretty."

Yes, it's worth the visit!

[Karin]

Happy Birthday, Diane!

[Greg]

Leslie wrote: "LOL! Love the picture Greg!"

Thanks Leslie :)

[Greg]

Natalie wrote: "Your cat is performing “ennui” so well. The tedium of old magazines and an indifferent television program is making him sulk. How I love an orange cat!"

Haha Natalie, I think he's more just trying to get front & center to maximize the attention he gets. :)

[Greg]

A few pics of Halloween decorations we put up - no heading into work this weekend; I decided that no matter what, I needed a short break!

[dely]

Nice decorations, Greg, and I bet that Doyle is the boss of the house :P

[Marina]

Beautiful pics, Greg! And your cat looks adorable :)

[dely]

Diane S ☔ wrote: "Heather, sounds so awesome. A maybe someday wish of mine. My son from Indiana and his eldest so is stopping by before going on to Madison, picking up his brother and going to the Packers game. We a..."

Belated happy birthday to you all! I hope you enjoyed the Japanese food!
Are you born the 4th October? Me too! And my ex husband the 8th. We have a lot of birthdays too in the family: my ex husband and me, my niece the 18th, my sister in law the 31th and then a couple of friends and several cousins (I have a lot of cousins!).

[Greg]

dely wrote: "Nice decorations, Greg, and I bet that Doyle is the boss of the house :P"

Thanks dely and Marina!

And dely, haha, yes he is! :)

[LauraT]

Greg wrote: "dely wrote: "Nice decorations, Greg, and I bet that Doyle is the boss of the house :P"

Thanks dely and Marina!

And dely, haha, yes he is! :)"

Nice indeed!!!

[Joan]

Doyle is beautiful- and I like that creepy skull/light.

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[B the BookAddict]

Greg, I simply love ginger cats; always had at least one during all the years of my life. Now I have somehow (don't ask) morphed into black cats, two at the present moment.

[Greg]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Greg, I simply love ginger cats; always had at least one during all the years of my life. Now I have somehow (don't ask) morphed into black cats, two at the present moment."

I seem to always end up with ginger cats too, though the allergist tells me orange cats tend to cause more alergy reactions. Isn't that weird? I don't know whether to believe him, but Doyle isn't going anywhere. :)

[Greg]

Joan wrote: "Doyle is beautiful- and I like that creepy skull/light...."

Thanks Joan! - yes, it seems very 'Day of the Dead' inspired to me. It reminds me of the sugar skuls I've seen.

I'll read your link after work - you always post interesting links!!

[Greg]

LauraT wrote: "Nice indeed!!!"

Thanks Laura! :)

[[deleted user]]

Great Halloween decorations, Greg!