BS: Convince me that today is a good day!

Subject: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: tiggerdooley
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 05:36 PM

I've been working late all week 'til seven o'clock moving heavy books for no thanks. My arms are black and blue and I ache all over. And I'm also doing a Saturday shift tomorrow at nine o' clock.
I've just found out that contrary to what I was led to believe, I DO have to pay council tax this month.
My landlords are coming around first thing Monday morning to do an 'annual inspection' (although how they can call it annual when they didn't do one last year is beyond me). This means that a) the well earned weekend rest will have to wait another week because I will be cleaning my rubbish dump of a flat and b) the landlords are REALLY coming around to remind us that they are selling the flat from beneath us, and to remind us to get the hell out!

I won't even START to tell you about my flatmate's problems (which directly affect me - both financially AND emotionally!) because that's her business.

I'm normally quite chipper and optomistic, 'cos I know that life's too short, but I'm finding it difficult during this Hell-week!

I've just remembered that the leccy bill is due any day! HELP ME STOP THE WORRYING, 'CATTERS

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 05:41 PM

Bummer.

Try and chill out for 10 mins. Eat chocolate. Kill someone. Works for me.....

Take care of yourself, plan a day off and just get away from it all.. choose a maximum distance and mark it off on the map, stick a pin in it and go there, just to see what's there. Who knows where you will end up - in my case it was 3 miles the wrong side of Brighton Pier, but there we go!!!

Much sympathy, hope it doesn't all go bum shaped.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: catspaw49
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 05:42 PM

Are you alive? Health at least half-assed?

Its a good day.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Bert
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 05:51 PM

Yer right there Spaw, I learned that during the revolution in Iran. "It was a good day if you were still alive at the end of it"

So cheer up Tigger me ol'china, pop 'round to your nearest Mudcatter and start a jam session.

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 05:57 PM

"I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a boy who had no feet." I know it isn't much help, but we all have a 'dark night of the soul', I hope this is the worst you'll ever know. Like LtS said, drop it all and go chill out for a bit. It will pass and there will be a much better situation to replace it and you'll wonder why the heck you didn't make the move sooner.

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Áine
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 05:58 PM

Tigger, me darlin' -- It's always a great day when you can cry, slobber, rage and rant to your best friends in the world, your fellow Mudcatters!

Yea, shit happens, and it happens to all of us -- but, we're still standing, aren't we? Can you whistle a tune, hum a line of a favourite song, listen to a tune being played on the radio, see someone smile??? Then it's a good day, ya lil' buggah... *BG* ;-)

-- Áine

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: mousethief
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:15 PM

I was feeling sorry for myself because I had no shoes.

Then I met a man who had no feet.

And I said, "Can I have your shoes?"

Well sometimes life sucks. But if you can walk, see, hear, and sing, then you have so much more than so many people in this world.

Put on music that makes you feel good, crank it up, and relax.

Alex

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: tiggerdooley
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:16 PM

Aw, you guys!!!!! I KNEW you could sort me out. Soon this crap will be a distant memory, and I'll be on the other side of it, and I know that. I might just get some sleep, and if it's raining when I wake up, then I know God's having a laugh and things can only get better, but if it's sunny, then it's a sign that the tide is turning.

All of a sudden, the Waterboys come to mind. They got me through some shit when I was a kid, and they might just do it again, along with my friends at the Mudcat. Thanks for your dots on a screen, folks. They help. If anyone else is a bit wobbly right now, listen to the album 'This is the Sea' by the Waterboys.

'That was the river, this is the sea...'

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Noreen
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:21 PM

And you've got lots of friends here that'll listen to you have a good moan! Play some good music and forget about the bills for this evening. Worrying won't make them go away...

I've got the kettle on- mug of tea? :0)

Noreen

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Amergin
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:23 PM

She does?

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Micca
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:23 PM

As a frind said to me once when things looked bad..." its today.... not forever" meaning it too will pass..

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: tiggerdooley
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:37 PM

Noreen, virtual cuppas are just as good as real ones, 'cos it's the thought that counts!
Don't worry, Amergin, I'm not gonna moan any more, I feel a lot better! You ARE my friend aren't you?
Nice one, Micca, LTS, Bert, Spaw, Guest, Aine, Mousethief. It's good to know that all these people who I've never met want to take the time to make me, and more importantly, anybody else out there feel a bit brighter and more able to take on the world. Right back at you, kids!

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:44 PM

As Liz said chill out. Crack open a bottle of whatever takes your fancy or whatevers cheapest Kill someone if you must but remember it's only extra to clean up before the landlord comes round. And remember no matter how bad things look today they could get worse tomorrow so celebrate now while you can!!
PS Onto second bottle!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Morticia
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:52 PM

Tigger, remember killing someone is for life not just for bad times.....our patio is so lumpy now,I wish I'd taken another decision, howsomever, a good heavy weight rolls those boogers right out.You can always call Rent-a-Party, which is usually me, and Micca and Liz and a few other like minded souls to come and drink you dry, laugh at your problems and leave you believing it could be so very much worse.....specially if we lived near you all the time.

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Amergin
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:53 PM

Tigger, of course I am, go ahead and moan all you want, friends are there to listen and offer support.

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:56 PM

Tigger, I don't know you from Adam (or Eve) but the very fact that you let us know what's a troublin' you, makes me feel a bit closer to you. Corny...but true. T'will get better.

Rick (in Toronto)

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: tiggerdooley
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:57 PM

I'd invite you all round, but all I've got to offer is two shots of gin and a Bailey's miniature. I get paid next Wednesday, though, so I'll see you guys here for a drunken bitching session!!

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: mousethief
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 06:59 PM

Okay, I'm ready.

Today is a good day because a lot of people who have never even met you responded to your Mudcat thread with compassion and friendliness.

Alex

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: tiggerdooley
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 07:06 PM

I think that was what I was aimimg for, Alex. Don't know WHAT I'd have done if I didn't get a response!!! You're like Confucius, and your jokes don't suck (saw the mouse thread!)

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: gnu
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 07:10 PM

You know, tigger, just the fact that you posted has made a lot of other 'Cats feel better. Like Rick said, it sounds corny, but you helped raise the spirits of more than just yourself tonight. Give yourself a pat on the back, bud. You helped us all by sharing.

Thanks.

g

and I don't sign my real name for everyone

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: tiggerdooley
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 07:17 PM

coolgnu! Thanks a lot 'g' (that AIN'T you real name!)
There is another reason why I feel better. I didn't notice it in the tv guide, but I flicked channels, and Flashdance is on on BBC1 (UK 'Catters alert!). I mean, I've got it on video, but to share it with the nation, WHAT A FEELIN'!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Wavestar
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 07:29 PM

Nope. Everything me and my friends have encountered today, including every television program that has come on, has been dark, depressing, and fit to match the weather. The day is trying very hard.

On the other hand, all my work is done, break has begun, and I have chocolate cake. You should too.

-j

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: GUEST,John Gray / Australia
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 08:19 PM

Walk past a cemetery and you know you're having a great day.

JG / F.M.E.

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 09:08 PM

A bad day is a bad day, whether you have feet or not! My days of late have been crummy, crappy and tearful. I just try very hard not to be a pain in the ass to my friends and sort things out in my own liitle world. I take long walks, listen to music that makes me happy and remind myself that life is worthwhile afterall. Surround yourself with good and positive people and you'll be better off for it. In the meantime, remember this...how can you enjoy the good times without knowing the bad?
Cheers.... LL

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Amos
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 09:53 PM

Well ... to be honest, I've known plenty of bad times over the centuries, so I think I have developed a fine appreciation of what a good period looks, smells and feels like. So I don't think I'll go crashing my condition just to re-experience panic, fear, uncertainty and doubt (PFUD). One look at the Dow Jones gives me plenty of evidence that the world is over supplied with PFUD just now. And I know its a good day because I've learned that much, at least.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 10:09 PM

You're asking a lot, Tiggerdooley...

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: kendall
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 10:21 PM

tiggerdooly, how about a perfectly awful joke?

Two guys were drinking in a bar, one threw up all over himself. He said "Oh damn, my wife is going to give me all kinds of grief for this," His pal says "Look, put a $20.00 bill in your shirt pocket and tell her some drunk did it by mistake, and he gave you $20.00 to get your suit cleaned." When the guy went home, his wife said "What a disgusting mess!" look at you,, you have puked all over yourself!" he says "Now dear, it was some drunk who did this, and he gave me $20.00 to get my clothes cleaned." She pulled the money from his shirt pocket and said "But, there are TWO twenties here!" He said "Yeah...same guy shit my pants too!"

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: hesperis
Date: 23 Mar 01 - 11:32 PM

Flashdance! I have that album, but I haven't seen the movie since I was a lot smaller than I am now.

I *love* the music for it, it's so corny, and yet so honest in a way. I dance classic-style to the love theme, and really crazy to maniac! And the theme song gets me crying every time, because I know what it feels like!

"Well, I have cried, silent tears, full of pride, in a world, made of steel, made of stone... now I hear the music, close my eyes, feel the rhythm, wrap around, take a hold, of my heart... WHAT A FEELIN'!!! Bein's believin'"

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Penny S.
Date: 24 Mar 01 - 06:17 AM

Tigger, can't think of anything funny, except that I have to go into school on Sunday and tidy my own tip. And that as one fifth of my own landlord I am now insisting on the same operation at home.

Springcleaning......hah! Imagine leaving the clutter somewhere to fall upon the guys as they inspect, but don't do it!

penny

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 24 Mar 01 - 06:51 AM

Sometimes good days come up out of the darkness and when you don't expect them. I had one yesterday (or last night). We went out to a pub which we heard had some folk music in and I put the banjo in the boot of the car just in case.

To my surprise, Sully was there and he asked me about the banjo which I had bought from him several years ago and he invited me to join in. After about 3 pints of Dutch courage, I did and I had a great time - first session with good musicians that I have played in in a long while and friendly people too!

Jon

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Mar 01 - 09:00 AM

Great news, Jon! Hope it's a regular event.

Noreen

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: tiggerdooley
Date: 24 Mar 01 - 08:09 PM

Thanks, guys. I'm feeling SOOOOOOOOOO much better.

Kendal, I once fed my mum the same line, when I was a young degenerate (now I'm a not-so-young one, but I am becoming more refined as I get on). Trouble was, I didn't think of using a £20 to back up my story! What I didn't tell her was that before I'd met up with my friends, I'd been with my Dad at a Squeeze gig, and HE'D bought the beer that did this to me...

Parents!!

I've got all 'Zen' about my problems, now. Money? Hah! Pain? Hah! I have my health and my insanity. I am a wealthy woman!

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Sorcha
Date: 24 Mar 01 - 10:38 PM

You're not pregnant. Around here, with a 16 yr. old daughter, that makes for a good day? (You're not, are you??, LOL)

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Gervase
Date: 25 Mar 01 - 08:57 AM

Attagirl tigger!
You've cheered me up and humiliated me at the same time - comes of reading threads aloud to a 21-year-old son with little respect for his ageing father, and who reminds him constantly of all the similar "accidents" that have befallen the old fart!

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 25 Mar 01 - 11:23 AM

You woke up this morning, didn't you? That's a better day than the alternative!

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Susan of DT
Date: 25 Mar 01 - 11:44 AM

the rain it raineth every day Upon the hust and unjust feller But mostly on the hust because The unjust stole the just's umbrella.

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: Naemanson
Date: 25 Mar 01 - 01:35 PM

Well, Tigger, you have arrived at Sunday and you are still alive! Life is still good. All your friends are with you (virtually) and concerned about your welfare. It doesn't get any better than this.

Enjoy!

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Mar 01 - 01:45 PM

Tigger,
Bad days come and go. Deal with it and move on. If it lasts more than a week, see a therapist.
Mary ( who is looking at the rubbish dump of a room my nephew wallows in and remembering that we have guests coming on Tuesday)

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: GUEST,Fortunato
Date: 25 Mar 01 - 04:43 PM

...so these two elderley ladies meet at La Maison Rouge for lunch and when they've ordered their Old Fashions, Maude leans forward and says to Sophie:

"Sophie, dear, you've a suppository in your ear." "What?"
Speaking louder, "You've a suppository in your ear."

"What did you say?"
Fairly yelling now: "You've a suppository in your ear."
"Oh lord, that's where my hearing aid's gone."

cheers, Fortunato

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Mar 01 - 04:45 PM

Any day you wake up alive is a good day. If you don't think so try the other.

Subject: RE: BS: Convince me that today is a good day!
From:
Date: 26 Mar 01 - 09:59 AM

I'll speak to you all later, 'cos I'm at work right now, but basically, the landlord thing didn't go as badly as I thought it would, and, hey, it made me clean up my house at last!!!!

Other crap has happened since, but I'm still OK, 'cos my mood has just totally shifted. Money and responsibility and all that is just crap. There are better thing to occupy your mind with. Thanks all of you for helping me through it!