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That's it Gail..... do it later when you feel a little better.

I have always said, that I don't nag, I simply repeat requests which have been IGNORED!!

Just had Lisa and Lewis here. He is the most beautiful boy.... and I am allowed to say that. ;-0)
He is two on Thursday, and talks and dances and is just so happy.
He is always laughing, and always was. From a tiny baby, he laughed at everything. Bless him, and all the babies who think that the world is theirs. I pray that it always will be.

had an e-mail from Carole . she is in America now and it is hot.
Bless her, I hope she has a wonderful time.
well, I am still trying to sort out my mail!!
See you all later.
Love and hugs to all.
Deanna XXX

Hello dear friends, sorry I've been AWOL, busier than usual here with one thing or another.Couple of scares as Sarah has had 3 seizures last week and topped it off by falling into the edge of the Welland canal during one of them. mercifully it was quite shallow at the edge with lots of pebbles for about 6-8' out. She is FINE, but we weren't with her at the time, by the time we arrived, there were all the kids from the birthday party she was attending, all with fishing rods waving around (what a great idea for a b'day party), plus the ambulance and paramedics, in the middle of the chaos, Gareth decided to take himself and Dudley for a swim, planted himself face-down on the pebbles, and the poor dog trying unsuccessfully to get a foothold on the wet pebbles, to keep Gareth from going further out to the deep water. Took 4 people to extricate child and dog from the water, while the paramedics worked on Sarah.
Both kids are OK, both dogs are tired!!! I am on my feet!!

Yesterday was Father's Day here - not the easiest day for our family. The kids did see their father in the evening at the ice cream stand & park, but for me, the big news of the day was that my son reached out to his father whom he hasn't seen for 10 years I think, and received a POSITIVE response. This is what i have been waiting for. For so long. I know it will take time but at least they have agreed to reach out to each other, and "start clean". Since he left in 1981, Colleen has always tried to retain connection with him, Meg is apathetic, but I know if she saw him,she would be right in his arms. Dave has remained angry and casting all blame on his father, at last he is now re-assessing things as an adult instead of a hurt child. Of course the child will always be with him but hopefully now can take more of a back seat. I feel so grateful that at least an initial step has been taken

Hope Carole will have a good time in the US. New York is not my fav place, but others love the hive of activity. I personally don't want vacation or holiday to involve more than normal chaos.(and we all know how 'normal' my chaos is LOL).
One more week of school and then 2 months of kids home 24/7. Again it hasn't worked out for me to fly over the pond but I keep buying a lottery ticket when the numbers are high (last Friday was $95 million - one winner to receive $50million and 45 others to potentially receive $1 million each. I'm not greedy, one million would be fine!!!
Have to go and pick up a friend, whose car has died, catch you all later, hugs to those who need one today.
Mary

Mary, that poor little girl, is she okay now?

I am having problems with my e-mail provider.... INCREDIMAIL...
So if any of you are a bit worried that I have not e-mailed you.
That is the reason.
I can't.
They told me to uninstall any firewall which I downloaded.... and send them a letter.
Then tell them what happened...... they do not seem to get it.
I CANNOT SEND MY MAIL!!! ;-0(
Do any of you have any other ways of sending mail??
The first one to say.... GPO..... I will report to GR for abuse!!! ;-0)
Deanna XXXX

PS. Had a couple of e-mails from our **American traveller**....

Come on folks, where are you all?
You can't keep me here all alone and unhappy.
My e-mail provider is STILL not working for me!
They did tell me what to do, but it included sending them a report!
I cannot send ANYTHING. They are not being very helpful.
I have had advice from some kind members and I am trying, but I am getting a bit afraid now.

I had a lovely picture of our Mary, I cannot even thank her for it... my mail will not go!
Am I boring you yet? I'm boring me!

Okay folks, you don't want to speak to me, I will go away and cry now!

Love to all, even the cruel ones amongst you! :-0(
Deanna XXXX

Don't cry Deanna there must be a solution, where are all the techies we used to have.

Has your e mail provider got a website where you can find your e mails and answer them?

I don't know Ann.
I have been self taught on this thing and although I am quite good on it and able to hold my own ... against it's abuses of me, this has beaten me.
I have e-mailed them and had an e-mail back, which just did not work.

I am with VIRGIN MEDIA. Do you think that they may be able to sort it then?
I am having a dreadful time and feel so isolated without my e-mailing system.

Why are we the only two people on this thread lately?
Do you think everyone hates now?
boo, hoo, hoo ;-0(

Deanna all alone ..... and feeling blue. XXXX

Not sure if Virgin could help but they may be able to. I wonder if there is any way you could revert to the old incredimail? I am not on it but somebody might know.

I have tried restoring it many many times Ann.
I have just tried to set up another system, but no luck!
I don't think VIRGIN are very interested in my problems with Incredimail, but I may phone them in the morning to see if they can help me set up the Virgin mailing system.

I am exhausted Ann, and so upset I could cry, and probably will.
I did not need this and to think that they don't even bother to help.
They keep sending messages to say, that paying members will be seen to first!! WELL... there's a surprise. I will not be paying I can assure you.
Thanks for being here for me Ann. I really did need you.
Love Deanna XXXX

Hello everyone, long time no see :)
Hope you get your emails sorted out Deanna,
I have'nt been on here for ages and ages .
Wonder how Carole is getting on in NY, having a fab time i'm sure.
Hello to you all Ycaz, Liz, AnnGlos, Hazel,Gail,Mary, Eilleen ~~~ to everyone xx
Just a quicky as i'm off to bed, fantastic news here, not so little man has started to talk, words cannot explain just how much we are delighted for him. Nearly nine now so had almost given up hope but he is doing really really well.
Hope everyone is keepiong alright will be back soonish
Night all
Claire xxxx

Hello all my friend Caz said i should put this on here im having aterrable time at the moment cant stop crying ,not eating or sleeping so much worry had to tell my family i will be over in two weeks.for the last time as i cant i r afford to visit them,i feel as if my life is over. alone all day know one to talk to as there dont speak english,i was looking forward to my 70 birthday but not anymore had to tell g,children cant ring them on there mobiles cost to much,and in so much pain with slip disc and the aritritis in my feet neck and back,were do i go from here ive cried all day .and i think it would be best for all if my life was over,sorry to put this up but dont no which way to turn

Joyce, I don't know what to say. But your feelings are just the blues talking.
70? Ha. Should be plenty of life in Dutch yet. I know that it must be hard when people around you speak some English but cannot understand what you are feeling.
Sounds like a visit to the doctor might help you however.
xx Colin

Joyce I've read this and yes I did tell you to read the messages and replys from people and to tell us how you are feeling, I thought it would help you. But I never expected this, and to say I told you to do it as well. Why didn't you tell me yesterday on the phone you felt like this, you were your normal self but upset about the funeral. I feel for you but to say you would be better off if your life is over hurts, you have a lot of friends on here who will be shocked as I am. I didn't know you felt that way, and your birthday will be good as all Dutch families give the best parties and gifts, you told me that.
I'll ring you tomorrow and we'll have a good chat, but please don't think that way, think of your family if they found out.
Hubby has arrived so must go.

Hello to everyone else, I've not been too good lately so not posted, no-one can get to the bottom of this horrible pain in my thigh and I can't cope with it.

Love and hugs to all
Caz xx

Joyce I have just sent you an e-mail please read it.
much love Jean xx

Joyce you get to the doctors tomorrow.
You have had a few things go wrong for you lately so it is no surprise to me that you are in a state just now.
Rest up love and see to yourself for a change.
You have had your children and done them proud... you are not expected to sort out their children's needs and problems.
It is very expensive phoning abroad on a mobile. It is dearer phoning locally on a mobile
I will speak again tomorrow love.
As for your birthday.... ENJOY.
Just have a little do for you and Jan, that is all you need love.
Goodnight,
Lots of love to You and anyone else here who needs a kind word.
Deanna XXXX

Thanks Claire, I did get my
e-mails sorted.
It amazes me how cut off and alone I feel when I have no way of e-mailing my friends.
What did I ever do without you all?
Deanna XXX

Dear friends, I've had a couple of blue days too, can we blame the weather??? We had an earthquake day before yesterday, very rare here, but I thought my blood pressure must be sky high!! Then realised that everyone else was feeling peculiar too!!
Glad to say that Sarah's doctor changed her med (slow release instead of the chewable,instant response pills)and already she is much better, more even-keeled. Now Em is unwell, with both pink-eye and a peculiar rash which I hope is not measles. We are about to leave for the Dr's office.
Hugs all round, especially gentle ones for our Dutch.
Mary

Deanna, So pleased you got your e mail sorted and sorry I couldn't help you with advice.

Joyce, you need to see the doctor about how you feel, I too will be 70 this year and certainly don't feel as if my life is over. Instead of phoning your grandchildren why not send them a postcard, would they reply to a letter do you think? It might be a novelty. And how about asking them to phone you sometimes? Does Jan know you feel like this, he is good to you so you must talk to him about it. I hope you soon feel better.
Caz, so sorry they still have not sorted out your pain, you really don't need that on top of everything else, wish there was something I could do to help. I am thinking of you as usual.
Mary, yes saw Janey's post about the earthquake. Scary. Glad they see to be sorting Sarah out and hope Em doesn't have measles.
Clairejo how wonderful that not so little man is starting to talk, so very well done to him he deserves lots of stars.

Hello Joyce, I hope you do get to the doctor today. Jeniwren has a thread reminding us that it would have been your dad's birthday today. This is always going to be difficult for you.
Hello Caz, I am beginning to feel a bit like you, with my shoulder which has an inflammation in the shoulder capsule that just won't go away.
Hello Liz and Mary, I think of you both, often.
My own diabetes appears to have rocketed. Last night two hours after dinner the glucose was 17.5 and this morning was 14.5. I know this is very bad and had a full blood test- I already had the referral. Some effort at diet and some exercise kept it at bay for nearly five years, but now I am worried. I will probably see my doctor next Monday at the latest once he has the results.

Good Morning,just wanted to say thank you all for being there ,its not being 70 that bothers me .i have so much more going on in my life only my closest friends know there is much more going on in my life ,which i wont put on boards
Caz your such agood friend with everything you have got and still be there fore me
Colin thank you to
Ann thank you my g,children all have mobile phones and my son has enought worrys without me adding to them,and Jan has know idea what is wrong as ive never said ,and will not worry him
Deanna thank you my friend
Its also sad day for me this is one time i need my Dad to talk to
Off to specialist now to see if they are going to operate on the slip disc will also try and get the docters as well as ive got to go for my injection anyway,if i have missed any words out sorry just the way i write,and at the moment my family are at war with one another and g,daughter has split with her partner but hs still living there for the childrens sake,now you no why im so uptight
Dutch
just to add Clairejo thats agreat news about Patrick well donex

Hi everyone, I am only on to say that I am off....
I have not been well and thought since I felt better, that I would come on the pooter for a while.
Done a couple of things and now I realise that I am not well yet.
So, I'm off again to do NOTHING!
That is harder than you think, isn't it? ha ha ha
However, all who are waiting for mail from me, I will get around to it, but I have to go now... not as well as I thought.
DO NOT WORRY...... I will live, I just need to rest.
Love and hugs to all.
Deanna XXX