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• Wow Brenda that sounds awesome sending good vibes your way. Then maybe we can all put the guest room to work. hahahaha (NT) -- Reenie, 09:17:15 03/03/05 Thu
• I'm envisioning you over a woodburning stove, Brenda, happy and content. I know it's a woodburning fireplace, but I see you bending over a stove. Energy on the way.....good luck! (NT) -- Betsy, 11:16:16 03/04/05 Fri
• Any news on the house yet, Brenda????? (NT) -- Betsy, 13:48:14 03/11/05 Fri
  • Not yet, Betsy. This Saturday is an advertised open house, plus there is an agent bringing clients over this evening. I am keeping my fingers crossed. (NT) -- Brenda, 18:24:02 03/11/05 Fri
    • Update: Our house sold a couple weeks ago and we move on April 30th. Thanks to all of you who replied with good wishes. (NT) -- Brenda, 13:34:14 04/06/05 Wed
      • Your move is almost here, Brenda. I'm sure you are too busy to read this message, but I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. All the best in your new home!!! (NT) -- Betsy, 16:40:39 04/26/05 Tue

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• I love hearing stories like this, Isabelle. Thank you for sharing it. (NT) -- Brenda, 19:31:51 02/13/05 Sun
• Oh wow, I love it when things like that happen! It's how the universe communicates with us. Sometimes it can be spooky like this. *g* (NT) -- Martina, 12:55:27 02/14/05 Mon
• oooo! How fun when we can notice things like this happening! That was a great story, Isabelle.... thanks for sharing it! (NT) -- Lissa, 21:39:58 02/14/05 Mon
• How cool I love when things like tis happen I often have lights go out that I believe is my Dad saying Hi!! (NT) -- Reenie, 10:11:02 02/15/05 Tue

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• Well I'm like you on this too Martina, we don't celebrate in France, besides may be a card from your lover/husband/significant other whatever you want to call him. Years later and I still don't understand having to send cards at school from my girls to others... I can understand some chocolates for the teacher but I'm not into sending cards to brothers, sisters, In laws, neighbors etc... But I have to say that my sweetie made me happy today. He is in Ireland and I received a very petty colorful bouquet of tulips with a note to melt my heart, so I'm really happy... (NT) -- Isabelle, 17:47:09 02/14/05 Mon
• I think that V day is a sweet little holiday when we have the chance to say nice things to those around us. For the kids, they LOVE to write out cards to everyone in their classes, then pass them out and have a little party while they open up a nice thought from every classmate. Every child comes home with a whole bag of little cards and sweets. I think it is a nice way for each child to feel special, that everyone in their class gave them a little something. But then as these children get older, they start to give a little something extra to some friends, especially if they are boyfriend/girlfriend or just hoping to be so. By the time we are all adults, it's just a nice day to give a little something special to each other. Flowers and chocolates are popular and easy, but some folks go for the big things, like jewelry or a nice dinner. Basically, it's just a fun little day that helps to break up a long winter, at least around here. That's what I think. (NT) -- Lissa, 21:34:23 02/14/05 Mon
  • Well if you put it this way I do understand better, but in France we have 'feast day'. Each day of the year is in honor of a Saint. It is announced everyday on tv or on the radio so nobody misses and you usually get cards, phone calls, presents on this special day. Also we don't celebrate in America, DH like the idea, so we celebrate ... mine is coming next 'g' For my girls, since their names aren't in the Saints calendar, I go by their middle name ( Marie for one and Claire for the other) as for DH, well James is celebrated on it's french equivalent "St Jacques" (NT) -- Isabelle, 22:00:59 02/14/05 Mon
  • Hello everyone! I thought this might be a place to ask a question about Joey (age 8 1/2) and a little girl in his class. Somehow they became enemies--I didn't even know this little girl's name until he and his best friend were fighting because Js friend thought J should be nicer to this girl. Today was Valentine's Party day and J came home saying they had a big party but he didn't get a card from 'girl' and I said I thought they had to give cards to everyone. He then said that she had one for him but ripped it up in front of him. Now...I know telling him to like everyone isn't something that is going to happen but I think this was just a bit mean--and I think J was hurt by it. Should I talk to his teacher? I'm not sure if she's aware of this "feud". UGH (NT) -- Christine--not very Valentine-y today, 22:42:16 02/14/05 Mon
    • Definitely, take it to the teacher and the school. Conflict Resolution is an integral part of the schools now, and I'm sure the school's counselor would be able to talk with the kids involved and help them to get through to the other side on this one. Good luck! And big hugs to you, Mom... it's so hard to watch our kids have to go through things like this. (NT) -- Lissa, 09:11:48 02/15/05 Tue
• It is a big deal to school kids here. They love to give cards to their classmates (in my class we have an "all or none" rule, meaning the kids either have to give everyone in the class a card, or no cards to anyone at all, it is their choice) They get so excited to pass out their cards to their friends and then have just as much fun opening them all. I usually get a small gift for my kids (a hemp choker or a pair of earrings or something) and then something else for the DH. I don't believe in it being a big commercial thing (although I'm keeping the dozen red roses I got from the DH *g*). IMO, I enjoy it because it is a fun day in an otherwise dreary winter month. (NT) -- Brenda, 23:57:15 02/14/05 Mon
• My Nicole had a fun time passing out cards and sweets to friends at school and even came home with a cute little teddy bear a boy gave her! At her school they do have a rule though if you bring in for 1 you must bring for all kids. Christine I think you observe awhile and see if it gets worse but I would tell Joey to rise above it and ignore the girl attention is probably just what she wants. (NT) -- Reenie, 09:18:04 02/15/05 Tue

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• Hahahahahahahahaha...what a wonderful question. Hmmm... I guess that I would have to say that we spend a lot of time eye-rolling at times, and a lot of time talking about what-I-said-what-you-heard-what-I-really-meant at others. After 24 years, we've learned to laugh like crazy at the gender differences. For us, I think the biggest thing is that I am gushy and mushy, and David says that for men, it really comes down to one thing....what can I say and what can I do to get sex. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. He can be incredibly romantic, but it just makes me giggle, because I know deep down, he's really wondering WHEN WILL THIS ALL WORK??? Hahahahahaha. (NT) -- Betsy, 10:12:51 02/09/05 Wed
  • I'm making David sound pretty awful. He really IS quite romantic at times. Last Sat. I had to drive 3 1/2 hours to a meeting, and he went along for the ride. He took a copy of Outlander in the car and read to me outloud the entire way.... sigh. What a guy!!! He also read to me while I lounged in the bathtub. By candlelight. While I soaked in oil. *BIG SIGH* And yup...all that romance worked.... (NT) -- Betsy, 10:16:32 02/09/05 Wed
    • Aww, how sweet! Don't worry, I got you right, you didn't make him sound awful! JS is in no way different.*LOL* But you know, I believe sex is just their best way to express their emotions. It's not ONLY about the physical stuff for them, even if it all comes down to that.*BG* (NT) -- Martina, 11:28:27 02/09/05 Wed
• Wow, it's great to see people posting here again! I can't help think back to DG's words "testosterone poisoning" when I think of gender differences. The biggest difference I notice is in how we interact with our kids. The DH seems to have more patience with our DD and I have more patience with our DS (needless to say, they each know which parent to go to when they want something *g*) (NT) -- Brenda, 12:51:30 02/09/05 Wed
• Gery and I tend to roll eyes but tolerate differences BUT some that i feel a man could work on or things that really bug me I figure it's to late for Gary but I can fix my son. So I often take him aside an explain why what dad did made me mad or hurt feelings and please do not do this or that etc. I guess someday when he grows up and is married I will fins out from his wife did any of this work. Wow Betsy I am so jealous Gary would never even read Outlander let alone read to me aloud as we were driving. Lucky girl. (NT) -- Reenie, 13:22:37 02/09/05 Wed
• Hi guys! This wallpaper is one of my favorites by Jennifer. Hello to everyone, hope you all have had a great year or so. It's been a good one for me, to be sure. But about gender differences, I think that my husband and I are finally getting to a stage where we neither fight nor roll eyes, but are actually starting to understand and be patient with each other! How amazing! haha I think we are both reaching stages in our lives where have less stresses and so more room in our heads to think of something else besides getting through the day. But I think Betsy gets the prize for most romantic husband, even if his motive is the same as ever. *wink* Whatever it takes, baby! (NT) -- Lissa, 13:24:08 02/10/05 Thu
  • LISSALISSALISSA!!!!! How's it going??? How was your Holiday in Germany? And how are Antje and Family??? So good to see you here! (NT) -- Betsy, 12:21:02 02/11/05 Fri
    • Hi Betsy! Germany was lovely and it was so nice to spend time with Antje and her family. We brought baseball equipment over and everyone had fun playing together. My kids were not very excited to be woken up everyday at their body's clock of 3am, just to go see things, but I think they enjoyed themselves well enough. (Such evil things we parents do to our kids, like waking them up to see and experience new things.) And of course, it was so nice to see my big girl again. Antje's family has become her second family and it's a wonderful thing for everyone all around. We really are blessed with the friendships we have made on these boards. *sniff* (NT) -- Lissa, 22:12:57 02/11/05 Fri
      • And I have to mention all the lovely holiday meals and parties that Antje put together while we were there.... for both Christmas and New Years. We did lots of feasting and it was divine to share so much good food and good talk. The only thing missing was Martina and her family. (We really do need to work on this cosmic ordering, eh?) (NT) -- Lissa, 22:23:02 02/11/05 Fri
        • Hi Lissaaaaaaa!!! I just found out from Pat that your daughter was staying in Germany and I realized with my move and everything I haven't kept in touch with you, so I guess I missed on a lot of things, woaw kids grow fast.... (NT) -- Isabelle, 13:24:23 02/13/05 Sun
        • Aww, thank you Lissa! I was with all of you in my heart. Yes, lets work on the cosmic ordering stuff so that our travel plans match next time!*g* (NT) -- Martina, 12:57:09 02/14/05 Mon
• Hi Everyone, It's been a long time! I'm a big fan of Everybody Loves Raymond! I'm a eyeroller. Another thing that connects with me is Debra and the MIL. It's not that bad for me and my MIL but there are times..... (NT) -- Deb, 11:21:38 02/12/05 Sat
  • I hear you! I'm glad mine lives thousands of miles away.*G* She's a nice lady, but she sure does have some Marie-traits.*lol* (NT) -- Martina, 12:52:06 02/14/05 Mon
• I don't watch it often but whenever we do, we always laugh at all the stuff they pick up... Makes you feel like "I'm not alone' after all!!! DH is pretty good, I can't complaint , he will do all the romantic stuff, like I've never had to open my car door when I'm with him, or he pulls my chair for me, even put the toilet seat down after he uses it 'g'..Best, he irons his own clothes yeahhhh "ggg". But one domain where he doesn't want to go... is that I've learned not to ask "Do I look fat in this"? because as he said, it's a lose lose argument, no matter what he says, I don't like the answer and he'd rather not say it at all "VBG" (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup, 13:30:21 02/13/05 Sun
  • Hahahahaha, that's so true, Isabelle! Same here, I can't complain about the romantic stuff either. Lucky wenches, aren't we?*G* (NT) -- Martina, 12:50:19 02/14/05 Mon

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• Thanks for the update Isabelle! How sad nobody replied. Is this place dead now, or does just nobody have anything to say? Hey, I have something.*g* I'll finally publish my first novel! In Sept. the book will be out! All in German though, unfortunately.*g* Anyway, I hope everybody is having a good time, even though it doesn't make it to the board.*g* (NT) -- Martina, 14:34:43 01/20/05 Thu
• Hello Isabelle, I'm so sorry I haven't been at this board very often. Life has just gotten away from us. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying life. (NT) -- Keira, 12:00:01 02/06/05 Sun
• Hey I just came to check and THERE IS AN ANSWER ! 'g', Martina, I'm really glad about your novel, it's great and I wish you great success, woohooooo I know someone famous 'g'... Keira, I miss you too as well as everyone who used to come over here and haven't heard from since ages... But I think that's why I don't come too often anymore, you feel forgotten!!! (NT) -- Isabelle, 14:56:24 02/10/05 Thu

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• Thank you Betsy! Great to see ya! (NT) -- Martina, 10:56:38 02/04/05 Fri
• Woohoooo, glad to see you here, Betsy. And hello to everyone else!!!!!!! Life has been more than hectic, but it's going well. Do you think we can revive this board a bit this year? Would love to get back in touch with you all. Betsy, come inside for an update re: Mike. -- Keira, 11:58:25 02/06/05 Sun
  • My prayers are with Mike and Lillian and the rest of your family. May his journey onward be gentle and may he feel the Hand of the Divine leading him as he travels. And may those who love him find peace in his promotion. Love to you, Keira. When you talk to Lillian, please give her my love. (NT) -- Betsy, 23:27:49 02/06/05 Sun
    • Hello everyone. I know it was to be expected but somehow when we received the news, it saddened me greatly. My Mike passed away on Sunday afternoon, peacefully with Lillian at his bedside. While I realize I am soo fortunate to have visited with him in September, my heart is heavy knowing that I will not be able to talk with him or hug him or just be with him anymore. But he is at peace and is no longer in any pain. Thanks for all your kind thoughts. Betsy, I'll try and call this week. (NT) -- Keira, 21:36:40 02/08/05 Tue
      • (((((Keira)))))) Can you email me Lillian's address? I had it at one point, but have misplaced it. I would love to send her a card. I have such very fond memories of Mike. I am so sorry for your loss. But you are right. He is now whole and without pain. (NT) -- Betsy, 22:09:48 02/08/05 Tue
        • ((((Keira)))) I am so sorry and will keep Mike and his family in my toughts and prayers. God Bless! (NT) -- Reenie, 13:27:17 02/09/05 Wed
  • Huh? Someone heard you and changed things here, eh? New wallpaper and one post removed. Wow! Who did that? Who's in charge now? *g* I love that wallpaper, wasn't it painted by Jennifer??? (NT) -- Martina, 11:22:42 02/08/05 Tue
    • That was me Martina! :) I do check the board occassionally, hadn't noticed that post until yesterday! (NT) -- Christine checking in too :), 14:46:25 02/08/05 Tue
      • Oh cool! Keep checking in please, seems like we aren't dead yet.*VBG* Maybe more frequent changes power everything up? (NT) -- Martina, 16:14:05 02/08/05 Tue
• Hi all I miss you all as well. I am now actually back in an office again and have time to look at the internet again so I would sure love to see you all. Also my old msmessenger I can't remember password etc from it so if you guys still have messenger please invite me to you view my new msn is reconomu@hotmail.com.or send me yours so I can invote you to my list. I can't get into the old one to tranfer everybody darn it. Believe it or not after 3 years away I am back in telecom and have msn all all day at work. (NT) -- Reenie, 12:30:13 02/08/05 Tue
  • Hi Reenie, nice to see you again! Lets start posting again, everyday stuff is fine! I just talked to Lissa and she wants to check in too! (NT) -- Martina, 16:15:37 02/08/05 Tue
  • REEEEEEENIE!!!! Hi Lady!!!! Nice to see you back!!!!! We've all been quiet lately. I sure do miss all our chatter. It's so great to see you again!!! (NT) -- Betsy, 10:05:30 02/09/05 Wed
    • Hi Betsy so good to see you all again. Hopefully we can all get things going again. Martina has added me to her msn come on folks i haven't head from you yet. (NT) -- Reenie, 13:18:34 02/09/05 Wed
• Hello again (wasn't that a Neil Diamond song? God, I must be old!). I checked in here from time to time last summer but nobody was home so I guess I kind of drifted away. Thanks, Martina for letting me know people were posting again! No big changes here, my kids seem to keep getting busier and therefore the "Mommy mobile" is frequently in service. Hope everyone here is doing well. Keira, sorry to hear of your recent loss. (NT) -- Brenda, 12:59:01 02/09/05 Wed

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• Nice to see you Reenie! This is a lonely place these days, drop me an email if you like! (NT) -- Martina, 13:36:29 12/06/04 Mon
• (((((Reeenie)))))) I owe you an e-mail. I'm sorry I didn't get right back to you. I haven't been on the computer nearly as much as I'd have liked to have been this year. See above. Hope you can forgive me. If you can hold on till next week, I'll be able to catch up then. (NT) -- Keira (severly delinquent in returning e-mails), 00:42:53 12/08/04 Wed
• Hi Reenie, so nice to see you! I miss you too...Big kisses and love from us 4 (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup, 11:15:57 12/23/04 Thu

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• Hi Keira!!! I was just thinking about you. Glad to hear you're busy/well. Things are nuts in our world, but good nuts...soccer, soccer, soccer. Blessings to all for a wonderful holiday season! (NT) -- Michelle, 13:38:00 12/14/04 Tue
• Hi Keira, I'm rarely here these days but I certainly don't forget you, it's so nice to hear from you and know what's going on with your family... Best Wishes dear Friend... (NT) -- Isabelle, 11:14:25 12/23/04 Thu

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• I'll bet you'll never guess it If you guess a long, long while. So I'll take it out and put it on, It's a great big brownie smile. (NT) -- Bows, for the applause!, 17:56:15 11/02/04 Tue
• You could also sing...."I have something in my pocket that I found behind the log. My leader said to put it back but I wanna keep this frog It's cool and green and slimy and it wiggles in my hand I also found this wiggly worm and a pocket full of sand!" Or Junior scouts sing this.... "I've something in my pocket..." That's what I used to say. I spent my time so aimlessly, At home, at school, at play. Now every day is special, I'm searching, who am I? Only I can find that out Please let me have a try!" And if you're a leader!!! ..."I've got something in my pocket, that's what I used to say. My pockets full of permission slips and forms due yesterday. I've become a girls scout leader, helping young girls to explore. Helping them to grow strong cause soon they'll be children no more." Anybody want to start on "Make New Friends":)!! (NT) -- A Junior Scout Leader!!!, 09:08:43 11/04/04 Thu
• How bout... I like the flowers, I like the daffodils, I like the mountains, I like the rolling hills, I like the campfire when the lights are low, boom de ada boom de ada boom de ada boom de ada.... (NT) -- Jennifer reliving the only time I was part of a "girl" club, 08:40:41 11/19/04 Fri

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• in here>>>> -- Martina, 14:20:44 10/13/04 Wed
  • I am so happy that things are working out for you all, Martina. Isn't it great when things just "fall into place"? (NT) -- Brenda, 15:37:40 10/13/04 Wed
    • Thank you Brenda! Yeah, and isn't it supposed to be always like that? Aren't difficulties Creation's way to show us we are on the wrong path? Sometimes it's hard to tell though, because we tend to create most our difficulties all by ourselves.*g* (NT) -- Martina, 15:46:33 10/13/04 Wed
      • I do think there is something to the saying "if it doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger". This has always been the case for me. Just another learning experience. (NT) -- Brenda, 17:31:51 10/13/04 Wed
        • So you don't believe in signs for the "wrong" or the "right" path? (NT) -- Martina, 18:17:40 10/13/04 Wed
          • I definitely believe that if things keep going wrong, someone out there is trying to send me a message. I guess that could be interpreted as "being on the right or wrong path". I guess what I mean is, that there is a certain value for having "been on the wrong path" or having had difficulties based on choices you have made. The value would be the learning that comes from that. Life lesson, so to speak. (NT) -- Brenda, 20:26:23 10/13/04 Wed
            • Ah, I see. That's how I see it too. Too bad we are the only ones talking here. ;) (NT) -- Martina, 20:09:31 10/15/04 Fri
              • I know....where is everyone? I do have some exciting new to share....I was just elected captain of my dragonboat team. I went from newbie paddler to captain in two years....yay me! (NT) -- Brenda, 02:18:17 10/16/04 Sat
                • You're a captain now??? Wow!!! Congrats!!!!!!!! That's way cool! (NT) -- Martina, 15:53:29 10/17/04 Sun
                  • Thanks Martina. I was quite amazed with the faith the team put in me to elect me to this position. It will be a busy year, but fun. (NT) -- Brenda, 14:45:19 10/18/04 Mon

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• This way to the goosebumps>>>> -- Martina, 15:03:28 10/13/04 Wed
  • Cool story, Martina. I am wondering if there was a purose to him telling it. Maybe trying to evoke emotions before assigning some kind of writing project. (NT) -- Brenda, 15:35:16 10/13/04 Wed
    • I thought so too, but he told it without any connection to the normal class schedule. Once a week he just sits with the class, having tea with them, chatting (people of the north, eh? They like comfy times*g*). He told it during a chat like that. Sinja said she doesn't believe there will be a homework or so attached. Hm... I will just have to ask him!*lol* (NT) -- Martina, 15:41:33 10/13/04 Wed

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• Hi Jeannie. I can read my email but still can't send any. I need to get ahold of the man who works on my computer, but by the time I',m home from work, he's closed. I really DO need to tend to this. (NT) -- Betsy, 16:01:47 10/02/04 Sat
  • Lighting a candle for Betsy's computer:)!!! We went to the Goshen fairgrounds today, I'll put a short update inside>>>> -- JC*, 22:05:56 10/02/04 Sat

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• My long ramblings in here..... -- JC*, 15:15:46 09/23/04 Thu
  • (((((Jeannie))))) and (((((Betsy))))) Oh, Dear Jeannie...I haven't many words of advice, but I do know when I read about Betsy and the timed math test, it vaulted me back to my own 4th grade experience. I vividly remember those timed tests, and freezing and failing. It wasn't at all that I couldn't do my times tables, but that I didn't know how to respond in the manner the teacher wanted. I knew how to THINK, but that wasn't being tested. It left me feeling stupid and inferior and I've struggled with that ever since. Huge hugs to you both. (NT) -- Betsy, 18:43:58 09/29/04 Wed
• Reply posted on the Kirk. (((JC and Betsy))). (NT) -- Brenda, 20:09:45 09/23/04 Thu
  • Heya Bren! I knew I would hear from you after posting about my Betsy!! Got your email and I'll get back to you. Have you had any dreams lately??? Betsy told me she had a variation of a Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater dream last night. I guess that nursery rhyme was running through her head so she dreamt she and her friends were at a pumpkin farm, only the pumpkins cost $1000 and when you went to scoop them out you would find a kid inside. Made me think of Cabbage Patch dolls actually:) I was too busy sleeping to dream!!! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 09:41:26 09/24/04 Fri
    • LOL JC. I finally had my "class from hell" dream two nights ago. I usually have it the day before school starts but this year it was two weeks late. My principal showed up in my dream this time though and I woke up thinking, "Oh great, now he's haunting my dreams too!" (NT) -- Brenda, 19:25:39 09/24/04 Fri

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• Checked out the page on Friday...those times weren't going to work for me since I was playing taxi mom in the car!!! Do you have an update Ellen??? (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 21:23:35 09/19/04 Sun

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• Betsy, *VBG*, just left a message for you over on the socail board under your post. I will be calling you this weekend. Yes, I have just returned from Scotland-will tell you all about it when I call you!!!!! Have pics of Helen and Gareth-did I tell you they were pregnant? Oh I have so much to tell you. (NT) -- Keira (who will have to pass on the NH Games after spending time in Scotland), 20:32:50 09/09/04 Thu
  • ((((Keira))))) Lets talk!!!! I have too many questions to ask them all here. (NT) -- Betsy, 10:25:54 09/11/04 Sat
• Hey Betsy! I check in here very seldom I know ;-) but I was thinking of the NH games lately (9/11 and my not coming over 3 years ago) How are you? I hope everything is good health- and otherwise? Keira, Helen and Gareth are going to be parents? That's sooo great. In case you're interested some quick news on how's life here meanwhile ;-) come inside ---->>>> -- Antje, 05:14:53 09/16/04 Thu
  • ((((((ANTJE))))))) OH MY GOODNESS!!!! It is just too wonderful to see you here!!! It sounds like your life is chock full of good things. A house full of Walshes! Won't THAT be a Christmas to remember forever? When you talk to Lissa, give her my love. The games are next weekend. I will be thinking of everyone and the time we saddly didn't have. I will say a prayer for us all. (NT) -- Betsy, 21:20:01 09/16/04 Thu
    • Antje!!! So nice to see your smiling face here! I do think of the missed 2001 gathering often and will be thinking of everyone next weekend while Betsy is at the Games spinning away:)!!! Do give hugs to the Walshes! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 09:54:04 09/17/04 Fri
      • Betsy, Jean-Claire!! *waving madly* thanks for your kind words ladies :-) Betsy I still have the pictures Lissa made 2001 from the NH festival. Wishing you a wonderful time and I'll think of you!!! JC, I WILL hug all the Walshes :-) In fact I'll hug one of them in about 40 minutes when I'll pick Katie up for a weekend visit in our house from the bus :-) (NT) -- Antje, 14:18:56 09/17/04 Fri
• Heya Betsy! So good to get an update here from you. You know I've been wondering about you. If you didn't see my SB post, I am going to skip the NH Games too this year. Life with the kids just gets busy. Maybe I will block off 2005 weekend now! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 09:56:21 09/17/04 Fri
  • (((((Jeannie))))) I did see your post. I will miss you! Boy, I sure know how that kids-and-their-scheduals thing goes! I just wish I could get to Goshen. Did you see my post further down thanking you and the kids for my card and the wonderful pictures you sent me? You are just toooo thoughtful. (NT) -- Betsy, 00:34:34 09/18/04 Sat
    • I did see your thank you post. Glad you got them. Didn't want to post farther than the dream post below not knowing how far down the board people read!!! Stay warm now the the cold front has moved in. (NT) -- JC*, 15:23:58 09/18/04 Sat

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• Hi Brenda. Seems like we're all busy and not posting much. I'll venture an opinion about dreams and see if I can generate some comments... I do think that sometimes dreams are more than they appear, but not always. Sometimes they ARE our spirits rattling about the ether, but most times they are just our psyches trying to work out "stuff". Do they ever send us messages? Yes, sometimes. So many times I have dreamed of someone I haven't seen or heard from in years and years, only to either get a phone call or letter the next day. And often I dream solutions to problems...solutions that I know didn't come from ME. (NT) -- Betsy, 20:49:19 09/06/04 Mon
  • Thanks for posting Betsy. I hope the wedding went well! My personal feelings about dreams are that they are divided into two types. In one type, our brains are just processing things that are happening in our lives (eg the "back to school nightmare I always get before school starts in September where I end up with the class from hell). The other type seems to be more spiritual (eg dreaming of things that eventually happen...premonition dreams, etc.) It is the latter type that I find fascinating. (NT) -- Brenda, 00:56:04 09/07/04 Tue
    • The wedding went beautifully, Brenda. We didn't think David was going to get to be there, but he was, so nothing else really mattered. *S* Funny how sometimes things are just smacked into perspective, eh? And how IS school going? Did you get the class from hell????? (NT) -- Betsy, 20:44:46 09/07/04 Tue
      • I'm glad everything went well, Betsy! I started out the day with 5 behavior problem boys all put into MY class and no behavior problems in the other grade 4 classes (apparently when you have good classroom management you end up with all the "energetic" ones) I thought, "Uh, I don't THINK so!" so I managed to relocate two of them. That leaves me with three behavior problems, a mentally challenged special needs girl, and a boy with a chronic health designation. Not an easy class....but better that it was earlier in the day. Wish me luck! (NT) -- Brenda, 00:56:13 09/08/04 Wed
        • I DO wish you luck, Brenda. This happened to a dear friend of mine a couple of years ago. She is one of the best teachers I've ever met (she's had 3 of my 4 kids...and I speak from experience, not as a friend), and she was given all the kids noone else could deal with. Not the regular challenges, but the kids who not only had behavior problems, but also had the worst disfunctional families you could imagine. All because she was so good at dealing with all types of children. She was less successful in "spreading the wealth" and is now no longer in the classroom. Biggest loss to our school system ever. She's still in education, but on the technical end. My 18 year old still mourns the loss of Cindy to the classroom. Sometimes I wonder what we're doing to our teachers..... (NT) -- Betsy, 10:24:30 09/11/04 Sat
• Ohkay, I've been thinking of this dream post for awhile now. My DD woke me at 2:30 a.m. last night from a strange nightmare, one of those where I couldn't wake up from the dream myself. All I can remember now is something about invisible-(ghosty-like) daimons that would vaporize if you could hit them. So I was just flailing around the room hoping to get them. I don't know what my brain was processing there. I would say I'd read too many Dark Hunter books but it's been over a month since the last one. Usually I am a heavy sleeper and rarely remember dreams let alone getting any messages!! Now onto DD Betsy..... (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 10:03:05 09/17/04 Fri
  • My DD is definitely a brain process kind of dreamer. All summer long she would have a variation of a dream where her school bus dropped her off at the elementary school and she was in 3rd grade helping her teacher move her classroom instead of going to the intermediate school for her 4th grade class. You know she had the roughest 3rd grade and not the best teacher so I am very sure she was worried(even though outerwardly excited) about going to 4th. I do tell her she can change her dreams and told her to visualize the elementary as a halfway point, with another bus coming to take her to 4th grade. But now that she's in her new school I am sure there are differnt dreams(not sure what her bad dream was last night). (NT) -- JC*, 10:08:13 09/17/04 Fri
  • Ever since Betsy was a child I would talk to my kids over breakfast about their dreams. I've helped her make a dream catcher when she was very small(3 or 4??) and having bad dreams. I think we saw one on a Barney episode. This one is still hanging off of her headboard--willow branch woven in a circle with brightly colored curling ribbon and pony beads. My son when asked of his dreams often mentions something that happened to him yesterday so I am not real sure there what he is thinking. (NT) -- JC*, 10:14:13 09/17/04 Fri

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• Gee, JC...I don't think you are busy enough (said sarcastically *g*). My kids (and DH and I too) don't head back till the 7th of September so I still have a week before reality comes crashing down again. Enjoy your kid-free time this coming year. (NT) -- Brenda, 16:30:52 08/28/04 Sat
  • Awww Bren, I am sure I can find something to do....declutter and decorate the house, put 10 years of photos into albums, you know....stuff!!!! Yup, the kids start Sept 1, then off on 9/6, 9/16, a bunch of other days, Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas break, long weekend in mid-Feb, spring break in 3rd week of April and hopefully last day of school is June 14. But I haven't checked the Farmer's Almanac so I don't know what this winter will bring!! Hope to catch you sometime for a chat about books or what ever!! (NT) -- JC*, 18:18:53 08/28/04 Sat
    • I will have Wednesdays off again this year so maybe we can "get together" for coffee (or rooibos tea) like we did a few times this past year. (NT) -- Brenda, 20:33:20 08/28/04 Sat
• (((Jeannie))) Thank you and your Dear Children for the card and pictures!!!! I am so late is getting back here to report! David did not have open heart surgery. They managed to get to all the blockages and did angioplasy and stents. There was only one blockage they couldn't reach and they felt that it would be ok. So far, so good. He made it home for the wedding, which was just beautiful. I need to post an update on my life here, I think... (NT) -- Betsy, 20:43:19 09/06/04 Mon

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• Great to hear you met JS, Martina and Sinja. Sorry about your forearms. Martina and JS, if you get a chance, please tell us how you're doing. (NT) -- Ron, 07:18:56 08/27/04 Fri
  • Thanks Ron, we are doing fine! A little travelling around to find a nice place to live sure is fun! JS is dreaming of the north, so next will be looking at Whitehorse. So far where it was most beautiful were no jobs in his field. But we are just getting started, we will finally find something, I'm sure. Brenda lives absolutely wonderful surrounded by mountains! She is wonderful and a great cook! We had fun together! More later when we get back from the trip. (NT) -- Martina, 13:31:39 08/27/04 Fri
    • Thank you for the compliment, Martina. It is pretty hard to mess up barbecued hamburgers or pasta though (although Doug has been known to burn the burgers on occasion...we just call them Cajun style then, lol). Have a great trip up north and I'll talk to you when you get back. (NT) -- Brenda, 14:23:43 08/27/04 Fri

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• Hi Ann, I am just now reading your post. First congrats on your book. Please tell us more about it. Second, I had the same exact problem with adenomyosis 12 years ago. The doc thought I had large fibroids, but after my hysterectomy they discovered the adenomyosis. My uterus was the size of a 12 week pregnancy. I will keep you in my thoughts and send out lots of white light for a safe and complete recovery. You are going to be amazed how much better you will feel once you have healed. (NT) -- Bandruidh, sending lots of healing vibes..., 19:40:53 08/08/04 Sun
  • Bandruidh, Thanks for the reply, I must admit it is comforting to meet someone else who knows what adenonmyosis is. I appreciate the healing thoughts. :) The book is a dark romance, filled with vampires, Cletic goddesses, and colonial witch hunts (and steamy scenes). It starts in fourth dynasty Egypt and travels to ancient Ireland then to colonial US. The story follows the heorine as she decideds to become a vampire to be forever with her lover, only to have him killed before her eyes. She haunts Time, searching for his returned soul. I've got readers as far away as Tasmania. Anyone interested can start reading the book through email, if they promise to give me a review to send to my agent. Just email me. :) (NT) -- Ann, 08:04:32 08/09/04 Mon
• Well, I should have read your post before I answered your email! Sending good vibes for the surgery. I'll have to check out your website for your book. I know I liked the part you had sent me way back when and can't wait to get to read more. I will post a link over on the vampire discussion board (FFF Anita Blake) too. I'm sure there will be plenty of people there that will be interested. (NT) -- Colly, 16:27:14 08/09/04 Mon
  • Thanks for posting the link elsewhere, Colly. I would really appreciate the help. We need to "get the word out" so to speak, so the more hits on www.forever-dark.com, the better. And, reader quotes that we can print and send with submissions. I do have one blurb on the website right now -- Kat Martin endorsed DARK. :) I will keep everyone updated as to the impending surgery. Right now all I can do is wait for my appointment, and be crampy. :( (NT) -- Ann, 18:44:31 08/09/04 Mon

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• Sending you good wishes that the next few weeks go smoothly for you, Betsy! I miss our occasional chat on MSN. Hoping things clam down for you soon. ((((Betsy and family)))) (NT) -- Brenda, 13:45:51 07/28/04 Wed
• Hey Betsy!! You know you have all the thoughts, prayers and good wishes you could possibly ask for! :) My dad went through bypass surgery (had angioplasty 8 years ago) back in March and has made a total recovery--he's doing amazing! But I know that knowing he'll have a positive outcome doesn't keep everyone from worrying--I was glued to long distance for almost 2 weeks trying to keep myself from freaking out! Much love to you lady---and I can't wait to see the wedding pictures!! (NT) -- Christine, 14:48:26 07/28/04 Wed
• I've got a prayer or three:) {{{{{{{{{{{And hugs--lots of them}}}}}}}}} (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 14:48:29 07/28/04 Wed
• Hi my kind friend. I am sending positive and healing energy to you and yours. I will say special prayers tonight for the Angels to send you all healing and to be with you during these trying times. I send my biggest hugs and please keep us posted! Things will be fine and you will get through this. You are all part of a strong loving family remember and it will work out for you all! (NT) -- Lori, 21:57:02 07/29/04 Thu
• ((((((Betsy)))))) I've been sending you and yours lots of prayers and healing energy....May all your worry be replaced with a sense of comfort and well-being, knowing that all of our prayers and energy are being used for your and your family's Highest Good...praying that all your prayers are answered and much much more than you can even imagine asking for. May David be healing well, even now, and may you find all the energy you need - actually a time-warp would be good... - so that you are calm and prepared for the wedding...wishing your daughter and her beloved a blessed future together. ((((((((Betsy))))))) (NT) -- with much love, dear friend......Viive, 15:11:49 07/30/04 Fri

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• Glad to hear you are doing well, Ron. I would love to be part of the Scotland Tour but I think DH and I are going to go in 2006, possibly along with the kids as DD's dance school is planning a tour over there that year as well. I would love to pick your brain about things to do and places to stay after you get back, though. (NT) -- Brenda, 23:24:10 07/28/04 Wed
  • (!) Hey, Brenda, you can pick it now! I've been to Scotland three times in four years. I lack detailed knowledge right now on affordable places to stay, but will have that soon. (NT) -- Ron, 08:51:50 07/29/04 Thu
    • Wonderful! Thanks, Ron! If the kids go with us, we will be attending several Highland Games in order for DD to compete in dance. Any info you gather on reasonable priced places to stay (mainly in the Highlands) would be more than welcome. I am including my e-mail (take out the nospam) for future reference. As we get closer to our trip, I am sure I will have a million questions! (NT) -- Brenda, 15:24:34 07/29/04 Thu
• Hi Ron! Long time no hear. Glad to see that your life is good for you. I am needing to do some major "shoveling" myself these days as I'm working like a wild woman. Things are going well for me, I'm busy but happy and the abundance is flowing into my life in many ways. It's good to hear from you and good luck with your shoveling *smile*! Hugs! (NT) -- Lori, 22:00:46 07/29/04 Thu

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• Hang tough, Colly. I have been IV'd many times and have always found that the worrying about it is much worse than the actual IV itself. Don't cancel your surgery! You have waited and suffered too long to not go through with it now. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. You will be just fine! (NT) -- Brenda, 16:39:10 07/07/04 Wed
• ( ( ( COLLY ) ) ) You'll make it!! Close your eyes and you wont see the needles thats what I do at the dentist. (No, I'm not telling if it works or not ;-) (NT) -- Andrea, 13:47:33 07/08/04 Thu
• (((((((((((Colly))))))))))))))sending you lots of healing energy, I had that operation years ago; it really helped me a lot. Visualizing you fully recovered and breathing clearly, enjoying life to the fullest! (NT) -- love, Viive, 11:20:59 07/09/04 Fri
• Hello Viive, good to see you again. I'm back at work, but tired today and my nose is aching. I survived, though they had to tranq me once they put the IV in. No bruising or swelling, I look normal, just feel I've been dragged! I can already tell that I can breathe easier though so that's a plus. (NT) -- Colly, 12:27:04 07/12/04 Mon

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• ((((Brenda))))) thinking of you all...sending heartprayers out to your secretary Gabrielle and her family and all of their loved ones...may they find comfort in the love they share, as they journey through the valley of grief, I pray that their son Chase and Tim's best friend's wife find the freedom to move forward on their soul's path, despite the sadness and longing they may feel...may they feel that the love will always be there. I'm so so sad to think about what those left behind must be going through; words cannot convey much, but I hope they feel the arms of their angels holding them and surrounding them....it leaves us all feeling at such a loss for words, when a child passes on...yet they have had the priviledge and the honour of having known such a fine son as Chase...that can never disappear. I pray for them to find comfort, and to know that he is still with them, always..for what he was cannot disappear.... (NT) -- with much love, Viive, 23:52:43 06/23/04 Wed
• Sending much positive & healing thot's to your friends and their family. What a tragic thing this was. I will pray that they are held close in the arms of their Angels and that Universe will keep watch over them and ease their pain as they go through the grieving process to come. Hugs to you too! (NT) -- Lori, 14:03:48 06/25/04 Fri
• Oh Brenda, I'm so sorry-I'm coming here late. I will definitely keep Gabrielle and her family in our prayers. I'm so sorry that such tragedy had to hit this family twice in one day. Prayers for strength and healing on the way. (NT) -- Keira, 20:43:31 06/29/04 Tue
• (((((Brenda))))) I am coming in late too. I'm sending much love, healing energy and light to this family who has been through so much. I will keep them in my thoughts and you too as the days pass. (NT) -- Bandruidh, 21:47:27 06/30/04 Wed
  • UPDATE: Gabrielle came back to work just before school ended for summer vacation. She was holding it together quite well. The memorial service was beautiful. Everyone left feeling that they had a sense of who Chase really was. Gabrielle and Tim decided on a plain pine casket, because of Chase's love of nature. People were invited to use markers provided to write their own words to Chase directly on the casket. This was very therapeutic to many and, I thought, an amazing idea. Gabrielle also had a piece of advice for all parents of school aged children out there. She said...buy the insurance that comes around in September. She said it only cost them $16 per year, and you hope to God you will never need it. However, it paid for the funeral expenses, which relieved them of the worry of financial debt on top of everything else they are going through. (NT) -- Brenda, 14:03:08 07/04/04 Sun

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• Hi Keira. Can't wait for Fergus! Yes, I am bringing soap this year...so if anyone wants anything special just email me and check out the site when you get a chance. Shelley has been doing a great job with it and just made some changes to it for me. Skinsations Soap (NT) -- Colly take out the NOSPAM in my email, 15:27:42 06/23/04 Wed
• I would soooo love to meet all the "eastcoasters" and some midwesterner again (Hi Colly!) *sniff* Awww for the heck of it *double-sniff* (NT) -- Andrea, 12:43:08 06/24/04 Thu
• Hi there Keira! Think of you and everyone often too! ((((((((((((((( big hugs))))))))))))). Well once again it will depend on what money we have. We're both working all the time, 2 jobs each just to get by too and my business has been picking up recently and August is the only month I don't have anything. I have my own gallery showing at the end of July and if I do really really well, I might just have to take some of that money and get up there again. A bon fire with all you guys sounds divine! It's been so long. I'll see what I can do. (NT) -- Lori, 14:00:06 06/25/04 Fri

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• Hi Lori!!!!! Glad to see you again-but when are we gonna see you in person again???? (NT) -- Keira, 09:51:51 06/23/04 Wed
• (((((((((Lori, Keira)))))))))) (NT) -- love,Viive, 23:55:11 06/23/04 Wed

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• Hey Lori! Thought I would jump in here and say hi. It's been a busy summer so far for me. I'm hoping it slows down a bit soon. Sinus surgery is scheduled for July 8 so will have to slow down for a week or two after that. Actually, don't know if I will have the surgery, as my job looks bleaker and bleaker by the minute. Hours cut last week and no work....no positions open at other shops. I'm looking for part time work to fill in the missing hours but don't know how much longer they will keep the doors open around here. Could be months, could be days , there were realtors here last week checking out the building. Anyway, I came back here to see what was happening at this board. Felt like I needed a quiet place to go with all that's going on in my life and on the boards. Too many worries......tires me out at times. (NT) -- Colly, 10:57:09 06/21/04 Mon
  • Hey Colly, just think, Fergus is only weeks away!!!! You'll be having a grand time then, enough to make you forget all your troubles!!!! Are ye bringing soaps this year? (NT) -- Keira, 09:53:33 06/23/04 Wed

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• Does anyone have any Full Moon stories to share? heh...ok, I'm talking about the moon in the sky, but if you have stories about 'hanging a moon' go for it! (NT) -- v,, 20:04:46 06/03/04 Thu
  • or not. ( _ )( _ ) (NT) -- Viive, *waving quietly*, 00:52:37 06/07/04 Mon
• VIIVE!!!!!!!! How are you???? Hope you're doing well. Donna said she talked to you recently. I have been talking to some people about the Venus thing lately. It appears to some who are into astrology that this event has wreaked havoc on many females and their emotions etc. I guess since Venus is the planet of female energies/polarities. It sure has with me. I've been either really up or really down since this has happened. Very strange stuff. I'm very affected by the moon too. I feel much more energized when it's full and peaceful and serene when it's both waxing and waning. I do my best ritual/ceremony work during full moons too. Just makes ya want to go out and let out a few howls! (NT) -- Lori, 00:58:43 06/17/04 Thu

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• >>>>>> inside for the article please -- Ellen, 03:11:56 06/09/04 Wed
• Ellen, thanks for submitting the article - it is very enlightening! I would like to share it with a few of my friends if you don't mind. They, as well as me, believe along these lines too. Spread the light, because the world sure could use it right now. (NT) -- Bandruidh, 22:06:58 06/10/04 Thu
• Hey you! I was just thinking about you when I picked up this really cool lapis bead *wink*! It's good to hear you're doing so well. This article is much akin to what I've been doing with my own life and way of thinking lately. It's great and I've started a new book with all the information that people are sharing with me and teaching me. Thanks and good to "see" you! (NT) -- Lori, 00:41:54 06/17/04 Thu

• ((((Ann)))) Congrats on the book! I will send lots of bright vibes that it all works out for you. What is your novel about? I am glad you are feeling better too. (NT) -- Bandruidh, 22:09:12 06/10/04 Thu
• Hi Ann, congrats on the novel! Wishing you SUCCESS!!! What is RA? Glad you feel better, and don't worry about finishing the house. Trims and such are often missing for years. That's not a bad thing, it could be worse.*g* We don't have trims either, haha. And we will not finish it anyway, since we are going back to Canada in July. LA didn't work out, and neither of us is sad about it. Canada always was our goal, and now we finally will go there!! Whoohoo! (NT) -- Martina (being absent for awhile soon, settling in a new home), 07:11:49 06/11/04 Fri
  • How long before you'll be able to transfer from Grande Prairie to some place a little more south? Step inside, if ya please ===> -- Roberta, 12:07:34 06/11/04 Fri
• Congratulations Ann! I'm new here. What's your book about? (NT) -- Aramathea, 02:36:48 06/12/04 Sat
• Ann, is this the book that you sent me the first chapters of? The vampire one? If it is, I can't wait to read it;. (NT) -- Colly, 10:03:48 06/15/04 Tue
• This book is incredible. Great plot (lots of love & steamy sex!), good character development, interesting historical facts thrown in, etc. I've read it front to back and it really keeps you wanting more. Hard to put down and I know it will sell very soon! (NT) -- Lori, 00:37:53 06/17/04 Thu

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• Wow, Andrea, that's great!!! I'm so glad to hear that you found your way to Louise's books!! I remember us talking about them a looooong time ago. Well, you really notice things only if (and when) you need them (just ask Ellen, haha!). Oh, and this forgiving thing is in fact the best healer of all. If only it was a little easier! My ego is constantly getting into the way :-). Big hugs to you! (NT) -- Ellen, 17:58:00 05/14/04 Fri
  • ( ( ( Ellen ) ) ) Did we really talk about them? I can absolutely NOT remember it *g*. I know exactly what you mean about your ego getting in the way with forgiving *sigh*, thats why I dont even bother to try to forgive. I say "I am willing to forgive." That is absolutely true! I Just have no idea how to. Well, let the Universe do something too, no? *g* (NT) -- Andrea, 07:13:03 05/15/04 Sat
    • ((((Andrea)))) I'm so glad you found Louise Hay too! Louise Hay's books put into words, in my eyes, how to think about the root causes of illnesses and ailments. L. Hay and Carolyn Myss (Anatomy of the Spirit) have become like "must reads" - sometimes the 'cause' or affirmation may feel a bit 'off' but it helps lead you to the reason that works for you...hehe check out the 'possible cause' for migraines *whistles innocently* (NT) -- love, Viive, 09:18:50 05/15/04 Sat
      • Ah Viive, it seems like soo long ago that we went to see Carolyn Myss talk and have her sign our books. Just love her work. Andrea and Ellen!!!!! It's so good to see you again. (NT) -- Keira, 21:36:51 05/15/04 Sat
        • HAHAHA Keira, seems as I am wayyyyy behind. But as Ellen said you only notice things when you are in need for them. No, thats not true when you are ready for them is better. (NT) -- Andrea, 05:29:13 05/16/04 Sun
• I have read How to Heal Your Life, and found it very informative and helpful. Louise also has tapes that are very good as well. I have her tapes on loving yourself, forgiveness, and positive affirmations. These are great to listen to as you're drifting off to sleep at night. (NT) -- Roberta, 15:02:03 05/18/04 Tue
  • Bert? Is this you Bert? How are ya girl??? You know I missed you a lot at the chatathon, if this is the Roberta from Canada :-) How is your new doggy? (NT) -- Andrea from Frankfurt, Germany, 15:12:43 05/18/04 Tue
    • Hi Andrea, yup, it's me! The new doggie (Misty) is doing well, but border collies have a load of energy, so she's been keeping me very busy and away from chats. I was sorry to have missed you at the marathon too. Maybe a catch up email is in order eh? Still got my addy?? (NT) -- Roberta, 15:37:36 05/18/04 Tue
• ;) wow, still on the same post ... i just wanted to add that Hay House Publishing has an excellent choice of books; all by like-minded people. http://www.hayhouse.com/index.php (NT) -- Viive, 15:52:48 05/23/04 Sun
  • LOL now I notice that at the top of my VoyForums page is a little clicket ad for Louise Hay's publishing company, Hay House...is that new? (NT) -- Viive, 19:58:11 05/27/04 Thu
    • The little clickette at the top keeps changing. The theory is that the content of the board is somehow monitored and the clickette at the top will change accordingly. (NT) -- Roberta, 10:50:30 05/28/04 Fri

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• Wow, Viive, love your poem. Being a recent convert to the plight of Mother Earth myself I can say your words are very heartfelt. Thanks for sharing! (NT) -- Bandruidh, 19:06:02 05/24/04 Mon
• Viive, thank you for posting this-it's absolutely beautiful. I love the words!! Very moving. (NT) -- Keira, 17:40:15 05/26/04 Wed

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• Is it my computer, or there no wallpaper any more? And who has the password for this board please??? (NT) -- Martina, 07:17:59 05/04/04 Tue
• I was wondering the same thing myself, Martina. I began thinking that someone should take responsibility for deleting spam or posts from the turkeys out there-LOL. We could also play with the wallpaper on a regular basis. (NT) -- Keira, 12:54:46 05/04/04 Tue
• Hi! my old password doesn't seem to work; it was originally Jennifer, Melissa and I...ages ago, but I think someone must have taken over, in my absence my email account got closed, tho I've resurrected it again just recently. I do seem to get mail as "assistant manager" so I'll try to find out. Maybe..Christine? is it you? or JeanClaire? (NT) -- Viive, 15:00:29 05/04/04 Tue
  • at about this time last year Christine posted something about the picture in the header and moving the angel, so maybe she holds the "key"? (NT) -- still V., 16:01:32 05/04/04 Tue
    • I think you're right Viive. When are we going to see you again in Southern Ontario? It's been a long, long time! (NT) -- Ron, 17:06:17 05/04/04 Tue
• A lovely piece of writing. Thanks for posting it Martina. (NT) -- Brenda, 19:20:15 05/04/04 Tue
• Hi .... i think Christine has the KEY! Maybe I still do .. if someone wants to try it, you can email me and I'll pass it along. I personally will screw it up if I dive into the masterscreen!. Hi Viive! (NT) -- melissa, 06:43:28 05/05/04 Wed
  • ((((Melissa)))) I can't even email you, i lost all my addies some time ago. *hanging my head in shame* Has something changed around here, do we need to PAY to be signed in members of VoyForums? Or ... ? Does the same old 'key' work? or was it changed? (NT) -- *hugging you* Viive, 23:15:36 05/16/04 Sun

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• I don't know if this has to do with past lives, but I have had experiences that have left me shaken where I absolutely will not enter a house or building or even step on a property I have never seen before because I have an unassailable conviction that there is Evil there. Is that from past experience or another sense? (NT) -- beccabee, 14:13:04 05/08/04 Sat
• Hi Keira. I wasn't aware that Aramathea was in Japan. Do you have her email? I'd like to contact her about it cause my DD and future DS-I-L are thinking about going there to work for a couple of years. (NT) -- Aislinn as she fades back into said lurkerdom. *G*, 19:44:11 05/08/04 Sat
  • Mail on its way! (NT) -- Aramathea, 22:49:36 05/08/04 Sat
    • Is that your right address? I sent you an email but the daemons sent it back. (NT) -- Aramathea, 23:17:39 05/08/04 Sat
      • Oops! Looks like I forgot to add an 'n' in Aislinn. Email on the way. (NT) -- Aislinn, 14:33:36 05/09/04 Sun
• Oh, my name precedes me! :) Hi Keira, I remembered someone mentioning on a chat not long ago that they had read Ferney but couldn't remember who. It's the first book in a long time that I haven't been able to put down.>>> -- Aramathea, 22:47:55 05/08/04 Sat
  • Aramathea, I also wanted to reiterate how much I love his writing style. He reminds me of some of the old classic writers, i.e. Thomas Hardy and so on. (NT) -- Keira, 08:47:21 05/11/04 Tue
• My experiences inside>>>> -- Martina, 03:58:02 05/10/04 Mon
  • I forgot! >>> -- Martina, 04:10:39 05/10/04 Mon
  • Martina, I hate having anything rubbed across my throat. It makes me wonder if something happened to me at some point. Also, I hate having my arms pinned and not being able to move them. I have never done a regression but it would not surprise me to find that something, sometime, caused for me to feel this way. Welcome to SW Aramathea! (NT) -- Brenda, 19:55:22 05/10/04 Mon
    • Oh I hate having my arms pinned too! But maybe that's only because it makes us feel helpless, and I hate feeling helpless.*g* (NT) -- Martina, 12:11:30 05/11/04 Tue
• I have not had a regression done, but I do have a strong feeling that I must have been a healer in my past life where I was not allowed to practice legally. I must have felt threatened in some way. I know two people who are very insightful. Although they do not know each other, both of these people have made comments to me about practicing my "healing" safely in this lifetime. Interesting to say the least. I also absolutely HATE having anything around my neck, can't even stand Dave's hands near my throat-gives me shivers just writing about it. Perhaps I was beheaded or strangled. Would be interesting to have a regression done. (NT) -- Keira, 20:27:21 05/10/04 Mon
• Instant attraction>>> -- Aramathea, 21:10:04 05/10/04 Mon
  • Wow, that's amazing! Did you see the future always in dreams, or also in day dreams? (NT) -- Martina, 12:08:23 05/11/04 Tue
    • If you mean like waking trance daydreams, I've never had those. It's always just been in dreams, (NT) -- Aramathea, 20:43:25 05/11/04 Tue
• Hi all! Caught this discussion on the Social Board and decided to jump over here to see what others had to say on the subject. I've never had a regression done, but here are my "experiences">>> -- Christina V., 12:35:47 05/12/04 Wed
  • Haha, that's all very interesting. You mentioned things I hadn't even thought about. Like the passion for ancient Egypt, I have that too. Regression therapists actually are in our yellow pages in Germany.*g* Mostly they are homeopaths that did some courses on it. I could also find them in Reiki-centres and any 'new age' group over here. (NT) -- Martina, 13:51:23 05/12/04 Wed
  • Christina, glad you jumped in!!! Sounds like you are really in tune with your paddions. Stick around and post whenever. Anything else intrest you? (NT) -- Keira, 13:48:14 05/13/04 Thu
    • Haaahaaahaaa, I canna spell today. That should be passions!!! (NT) -- Keira, 13:49:34 05/13/04 Thu
• Well, not sure about past lives......but I do have strange experiences/dreams/coincidences that happen from time to time. >>> -- Colly, 16:13:04 05/12/04 Wed
  • In reference to your house experience, I have a passion for and a longing for a bungalow. I feel that I just must have one before I die. I have only been in one once, an acquaintance of my parents' many years ago for just a few minutes, but I had an inexplicable feeling that I was home and safe. Bungalows are the total opposite of the feelings I described in my first post above - the ultimate safety. If I had one before, that would place me in the early part of the 20th century sometime in a former life, which would also mesh with my passion for Art Deco. I even dream in Art Deco. (NT) -- beccabee, 02:48:22 05/13/04 Thu
• I remembered another one. On about 5 or 6 different occasions I've had people either ask me or assume that I play the harp. Once a new acquaintance actually introduced me to her friend as a harpist! I have no real interest in harps and have never even touched one before. (NT) -- Aramathea, 20:45:54 05/12/04 Wed

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• Colly, I don't know if anyone has suggested this or not, but I have a rosemary bush and when my head is really bad I snap off a leaf or two and crush them between my fingers and inhale. That clears me out pretty well. Maybe you have some rosemary oils for your soaps and have tried that already. Anyway, I sympathize, I was fighting another earache/headache from Hell today. Hugs to you! (NT) -- beccabee, 23:25:29 05/05/04 Wed
  • Thanks for the suggestion beccabee. I love the smell of rosemary (though I can't keep a rosemary plant alive to save my life) and I do have a bottle of the oil. I use that or eucalyptus or peppermint when my sinuses get really terrible. (NT) -- Colly, 16:53:21 05/06/04 Thu
• Colly, I can only recomment kilt wearing Canadians!*VBG* Cool idea for my website, yes, go ahead and write that book! I know it would be a blast to read. ;) (NT) -- Martina, 05:23:10 05/06/04 Thu

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• Glad to hear your life is going smoothly! I sooo understand your wish for open spaces! Same here! Wishing you luck for finding the right place! (NT) -- Martina, 05:25:41 05/06/04 Thu

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• Usually I stick to the Social board but once in a while I venture this way.......and I had to reply to your story! Five months ago tomorrow I had my first date with someone I met on Yahoo personals. Before him I had a couple of good dates, and a couple of lousy dates, but took it all in stride. When I met Darryl everything just clicked. I never thought I'd be the "personals" type of gal, but decided it was worth a shot. Good for you too! We're not at the wedding stage yet, but nothing would make me happier and I know he thinks about it too. You should LOVE Alabama, it's beautiful and very affordable to live there. My aunt is a real estate agent in the Huntsville area, if it would help I can put you in touch with her, just let me know. (NT) -- Sorcha, 23:20:09 05/02/04 Sun
• Great news, girls! Don't be strangers so long the next time! (NT) -- Ron, 08:34:24 05/03/04 Mon
• Michelle!!!! Congratulations Girl!!!! This is so exciting for you. I'm truly thrilled that you have found your soul mate. Keep us up to date with the wedding plans. Good luck in Alabama-that truly is quite a move. Does your man have any dogs to go along with the boys? I know you'll make a great step-mum. Again, congrats-we're really happy for you. (NT) -- Keira, 22:19:11 05/03/04 Mon
  • WOOOOWWW...I haven't been here in ages, but what great news to sign on and find!! One question...er..does he wear a kilt? hehe...I'm sure that pickin' out a few bits o' bracken won't stop you..I'm really glad for you, Michelle! and btw...I was in Alabama last year, I really enjoyed it! ...( 'twas on my way to New Orleans) Oh, I can't help but remember us all once threatening..er promising...to be the cyber buddies at your wedding...dressed in black, wearing berets, carrying laptops, communicating by tapping on the keys....lol...waiting for an invite! Michelle, I really am thrilled for you! ((((((((((Michelle)))))))))) (NT) -- with love, Viive, 14:39:57 05/04/04 Tue
    • Keira...yes...slightly insane lab mix named Salem, with whom Maddie is fighting for dominance. I seem to remember, Viive, that very threat...um...promise...and no..no kilt. He's a Welshman, I'm afraid! (NT) -- Michelle --did I mention I'm a soccer widow/stepmom?, 21:59:46 05/04/04 Tue
• Michelle and Sorcha, I am very happy that both of you have found happiness. (NT) -- Brenda, 19:24:34 05/04/04 Tue

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• (((Jennifer))), I can't tell you how many times I've thought of you and the rest of the gang, wondering how everyone was doing, wishing we kept in closer touch. I'm glad to hear things are working out for you!!!! That's great-and isn't it a nice feeling to be somewhat more settled and happy? Where are you living now? And how are the boys? What about everyone posting here and letting us know how you are all doing? Even all you lurkers and oldtimers!!!!! Jump in and say hi. (NT) -- Keira, 18:09:02 04/28/04 Wed
• (((((Jennifer))))) And (((((Keira))))). Yes, it's so good to hear that life is sunnier for you, Jennifer. The house is so exciting, and WE all know you're not nuts with all those rocks!!! Thanks for the wonderful reminder of such sweet times. And I still think of Boston and smile. It was so wonderful to really HUG people. Life does go on, and we all got really busy, but I miss everyone so. Quick update on me: Job is AWESOME, parents are still demented, kids are driving me nuts, David is too, Tirzah is getting married in Aug. to a wonderful man and they're marrying in my flower garden. (((((((ALL SW))))))) (NT) -- Betsy, laughing and crying and brewing a cuppa tea to sit and read the board with you all...*, 21:03:58 04/28/04 Wed
• Yeah, what happened? It was the most exciting time of my life, and I want to thank you again, Jennifer, for inviting JS to the board!!! We will go to LA in July, and our life has changed so much because of this board exists!!! Is there a chance we all can have back what we had? Can we fill up this board with life again? Just wondering. Good luck with your house project! May you have more luck with yours than we had with ours, haha. (NT) -- Martina, 04:05:52 04/29/04 Thu
• Marvellous to hear from you, Jennifer! I remember those times on the Ridge and its predecessors, though there's one time I try to forget. We were all neophytes at this internet stuff, and learned together. I'd better stop because I have many pressing things to do over the next four days, but it sure was wonderful hearing from you and reminiscing just a little. (NT) -- Ron, 07:31:02 04/29/04 Thu
  • And thanks for the pics! The place looks ideal! (NT) -- Ron, 07:33:34 04/29/04 Thu
• woaw Jennifer, it's so nice to read from you again, I'm not coming that often but I do think so many times of all the good time I spent here with everyone, I miss you guys. Jenn so what's up with you ? I'd love to know (NT) -- Isabelle, 21:11:01 04/29/04 Thu
• I was just thinking about you...and about the days on the Ridge...realized I needed to do some MAJOR catching up (NT) -- Michelle, 19:15:04 05/02/04 Sun
• ((((((((((((((Jennifer))))))))))))))) I am SOOO happy for you! what a beautiful location too! (NT) -- with much love, Viive, 14:56:04 05/04/04 Tue
• Jennifer, the site of your new home looks beautiful and peaceful. Best wishes for smooth and easy construction! (NT) -- Brenda, 19:26:32 05/04/04 Tue

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• Isabelle, I suggest you concentrate on your two girls and Jim and think of all they have meant to you. Two funerals in such a short time can be traumatic. Think now of the living and rejoice in them. (NT) -- Ron, 07:20:42 04/23/04 Fri
• A psychologist described it to me once as "ruminating." Just like a cow chewing on its cud. Something very affecting happens and we can't get it out of our mind right away, even when we try to put it off it just keeps chewing and chewing in the background. Really, the only cure for it is time. Can you fit an out of the ordinary thing into your schedule to take your mind down a different path, a night at the movies or a day in another town, just doodling around, anything to break the pattern? After the two recent deaths in our family my husband and I arranged a day away from home each time just to do anything we wanted to do, have fun and get away. (NT) -- beccabee, 18:06:39 04/23/04 Fri
• Thank You Ron and Beccabee, it's getting just a little better, but I'm not totally there yet! I do believe that it is some kind of ruminating. It is also something that put me back in touch with our mortality and worries of suddenly going and leaving the kids alone. Well it doesn't help that since I moved here I don't really have anybody to talk to and since I came back I haven't seen my husband who is still away. So not a soul to talk to and trying to deal with all this, a few health problems on top of it and I guess even I, am not that strong... But thank you both for your input... (NT) -- Isabelle, 22:03:11 04/23/04 Fri
• (((((Isabelle))))) First I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you feel "ok" with the passing of loved ones as it helps to know that they are more comfortable and happy passing over. About your dreams: this may sound a little off the wall, but I have been reading up on the healing properties of certain herbs and different gemstones and amethyst is one that helps quiet the mind and gives more restful sleep. I have an amethyst night light that I turn on each night. It's worth a try, but not sure how you feel about it. Hope the dreams stop soon. (With the exception of hmmmphing with Tom Cruise, of course!) (NT) -- Bandruidh, 23:25:03 04/23/04 Fri
  • Hi Bandruidh, thank you for the advice, it's worth a try, I do have an ametysth ring, it's an unusual one as it is a light pink one but I might leave it on my night stand. The dreams have ceased, I still wake up though but this is normal for me, it happens all the time. I really think that I was taking it all in this past week as when it happens it goes too fast to actually realize it. It's just that not having my husband around and stepping right back into the routine of kids and school and all was a little tough for me, I felt a little depression coming. I have a book of "Universal prayers" prayers for all situations, and there is one for 'depression, fears and nightmares' and I have to admit the dreams have stopped around the same time I started the prayers. As for Tom Cruise it wasn't bad, but I'm looking forward to a night with Hugh Jackman "VBG" Thank you to the three of you for your response and your input. (NT) -- Isabelle, 08:44:57 04/24/04 Sat
    • Isabelle, if you can figure out how I can get a night with Robbie Coltrane let me know. (NT) -- beccabee, 10:26:51 04/24/04 Sat
      • LOL The day I get Hugh Jackman in my bed, I'll pass the formula around... of course I'll keep HJ ... he is mine "VBG" (NT) -- Isabelle, 11:59:31 04/24/04 Sat
• ((((Isabelle))))) I agree with beccabee that this is a sort of ruminating, but if you are getting tired and worn out, it's time to take a night off and sleep soundly. Amethyst is good. So is lavender oil, a drop or two on your pillow or on a cotton ball near your head. Also, it might help for you to say a prayer for peace and then surround your bed with a ring of white light or blue light and think of yourself snuggly safe in the middle. I personally find comfort in the ritual of reading something that feeds my soul, prayerful thought, and then this circle of light that pulsates with the Energy of Love. Hope all is well. Would you like a phone number or two to call? I wish I were closer so we could go have a cup of tea and just "be". (NT) -- Betsy, 14:59:12 04/24/04 Sat
• Isabelle, I think Bach-flowers would do wonders in that case! (NT) -- Martina, 03:59:18 04/29/04 Thu

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• Hey, I have an agent, and she might be interested in working with the text. Currently she is not taking new submissions, but she might make an exception for me. :) Email me and we'll knock heads on this. (NT) -- Ann, 11:28:09 03/11/04 Thu
• beccabee, I know this is really late, but how did you get on with having your dad's book published? It sounds intriguing and like something I would enjoy. Let us know when it is available :-) (NT) -- Kylie McA, 23:04:09 04/25/04 Sun

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