You guys are great! I'm so glad I started this thread. I think this is the 1st day in the past week & a half that I haven't cried--not nonstop, but just a sign that I've really been on the edge, emotionally. I'm glad that, at least, I'm able to cry. Better that than some of the less healthy alternatives. Jenny, I'd be happy for a PM; sounds like we could do some good mutual support. Nancy, thanks so much for your input! Sounds like you are doing what needs to be done. I survived an 8-year divorce after a 10 year marriage about 16 years ago & did pretty well, but the 6-year relationship that just ended made me quite dependent again; not a great idea. And it's caused me to doubt myself about any future relationships. I just don't seem to be able to make them last, but it hurts.

As for you, Pat, shame on you for teasing me when I'm down! ;) The folks who sold me this house left me w/ a lot of unexpected work to do. The new tank will run me (oops!) about $2,000. I've been a city girl up till now & never even knew what septic was. Yup, Kendall, it's gonna be a hot time getting that new concrete tank! Wanna try it out sometime?

Sinsull, I sent for a new drivers license w/ my new address & they put PO BD on it, instead of PO Box. Sigh.

Talk to you all later,

love,

Barbara