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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: bbc Date: 08 Jun 06 - 08:30 PM That's what you think, Pat. Some of us know how to highlight! love you, Barbara |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: SunnySister Date: 09 Jun 06 - 11:01 AM Spaw, my step-dad is 64 now. My mom passed away in 1995 at the age of 55 from smoking and she was older than he was. I can actually tell you when I realized that the man who married my mother was not just a guy in the house but my "dad." I was very ill with a bout of shingles in my eye (I've had them since I was 12 and that was about when this realization took place). My dad was upset to see me in such pain and he couldn't understand why the doctors couldn't do anything for me, so he took off from work and took my to the doctors himself. He watched as I tried to deal with the pain of being examined (a lot of bright light, which hurts especially bad), and then he practically begged them to do something for me... actually he did beg them. They told him what they had told my mother, there was nothing they could do, the medicines available had no effect at the time. So, he helped me back into his car and I sat hiding from the sun and crying from being tired and hearing yet again that there was nothing to help me. He drove for a while and then he said and asked me to hang in there, and then being new to this "dad" thing he said, "Hey, I know, let's go to McDonald's for an early lunch!" (he knew I loved McDonald's Big Macs at the time). I realized then that I needed to pull myself together and his kindness and worry of me gave me the strength to do that. So, I swallowed the pain, wiped my face, and went and had lunch with my dad. From that day on, he was part of my family. Thanks for reading this and asking, Spaw! --SunnySister |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: catspaw49 Date: 09 Jun 06 - 11:30 AM That's a lovely story and I am glad I asked so you could tell it. Your Dad nad I share a birthday and we're just a few years apart in age, I'm 57. He sounds like a great guy and you are lucky to have him. Pass on my best to him and tell him I said he's lucky to have you as a daughter! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: SunnySister Date: 09 Jun 06 - 03:15 PM Dear Spaw- you've made my day! Thanks for reading what turned out to be a lonnnnngggg tale. My dad received cookies and three cards from me yesterday (they were all sent together so one was his Father's Day card so he'll have it on time. LOL). He's fighting reoccuring bladder cancer and will be starting a second treatment of chemo (the first was last year but it came back). Due to his years of smoking, he was high risk of something and we both consider him lucky as bladder cancer is one of the easiest to treat and find. He may eventually lose his bladder although in doing so, he may live a lot longer. One thing at a time... From your posts, Spaw, I gather you're a dad too. Your kids are very lucky- they may not know how much but I do :) SunnySister, who has learned to appreciate and savor whatever time I have with my dad |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Navvy Date: 10 Jun 06 - 06:11 PM I played the concertina with my granddad in the procession at Longbridge Field Day near Preston. He is 84 and I am 39. He is a lifelong morrisman and musician. I am a late starter. It is likely he will never be in this procession again as he really suffered today. The weather was warm and sunny and the people very freindly. Also I was able to buy him a pie and a pint or two. A day of memories! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 11 Jun 06 - 04:11 PM Today is a good day because I am going kayaking on my own for the first time! I have always wanted to learn to kayak and this week, I took the leap....it was exciting, scary, nerve wracking and exhilerating all at the same time...not to mention FUN!!!! WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Diva Date: 13 Jun 06 - 01:53 PM Good one Kofi...sorry we missed it..see you at Copshaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 14 Jun 06 - 02:17 PM Aside from all the exams that one must take during each particular university course, there are national exams that must be taken and passed in order to become a certified teacher. I took the second of three exams this morning...math...ugh...the worst.....BUT the GOOD news is that I PASSED!!!!!! Two down, one to go..........WOOOO HOOOO!!!!! Michelle :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: fat B****rd Date: 14 Jun 06 - 04:01 PM Today WAS a good day because we took my little grand-daughters to Sea Life near the Forth Road Bridge and apart from the "Fishis" little Charlotte aged 2 had her first face painting and looooooooooved it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Tootler Date: 14 Jun 06 - 06:57 PM I went out this evening to play my recorder with my regular Wednesday evening group for the first time since I had surgery three weeks ago. Another milestone reached in my recovery. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: wysiwyg Date: 14 Jun 06 - 09:05 PM .... because the Oilers ended the first period ahead, 2-3. Breathe..... ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: The PA Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:29 AM The boss is letting everyone go early to watch the football - and i dont even like football!!! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:46 AM Today is a good day because we are officially on vacation!!!! Michelle :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 19 Jun 06 - 08:31 AM Today is a good day but it's been a GREAT weekend! We arrived back home late yesterday afternoon after spending Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Folk College....land of friendly musicians at all levels, interesting, engaging workshops, incredibly nightly concerts, new instrument instruction, jams late into the night and several new friends! :) What a blast!!!!!!!!! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Wilfried Schaum Date: 19 Jun 06 - 08:59 AM ... because I received a wonderful PM by freda underhill. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 02 Jul 06 - 04:35 PM Today is a good day for many reasons: 1. I got to sleep in! 2. I had breakfast out with my family (no cooking and no dishes for me!) 3. I stopped at the local Agway and picked up some beautiful annuals at 90% off...lots of pretty flowers for .33 a pack! 4. I talked with my best girlfriend for over an hour! 5. I made 10 jars of homemade strawberry jam! 6. Only 3 more days until a friend and I attend a local kayak clinic! 7. My honey has another 2 days off! 8. We are having a picnic with friends on the 4th of July! 9. Ok, this is yesterday, but I spend the evening kayaking in a local lake while my husband was fly fishing! 10. We are going to a local ice cream shoppe tonight for ice cream (no brainer there) and to listen to some Irish music! I'm a happy girl! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 02 Jul 06 - 05:16 PM OH! OH! OH! I forgot...we saw the first black bear of the season this morning! It was in the field above ours just padding along. Ridge Plucker estimated it to be about 500 pounds! He was BEAUTIFUL! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Navvy Date: 02 Jul 06 - 06:02 PM I met someone this weekend who has lit up my life. She is pretty, intelligent, full of life and sings like an angel. Will I see her again? Hope, hope, hope so. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: fat B****rd Date: 03 Jul 06 - 03:34 PM It's my 59th f***ing Birthday. That's Why. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST,Galoshin Date: 03 Jul 06 - 04:18 PM Good luck Kofi |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Bunnahabhain Date: 03 Jul 06 - 04:37 PM I just bottled another 6 pints of eldeflower cordial to keep us going over the whole year AND... My first batch of home brewed beer is ready, and tastes fine. But not good enough I don't want to play with the next batch, which is always satisfying. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST Date: 04 Jul 06 - 07:43 AM Lots of luck Kofi...glad you enjoyed the weekend. I am home covered in midgie bites, sunburn, feet the size of footballs but had a brill weekend.....and I can now play the spoons. Lets hear it for Copshaw Festival |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST,diva Date: 04 Jul 06 - 07:49 AM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: wysiwyg Date: 04 Jul 06 - 09:25 AM Because, "Hallelujah, the Great Storm is over-- lift up your wings, and fly." ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 05 Jul 06 - 02:16 PM Today is a good day because I am starting the last of my university classes before I student teach! I am most excited! It's also a good day because I think I am going to have 2 hours of kayak time at Hills Creek before class! YAHOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Amos Date: 06 Jul 06 - 07:58 PM Today is a remarkable day -- I was named as co-inventor on an important (well, for my company) patent filed with the USPTO this afternoon. It's a first for me! :D A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 07 Jul 06 - 11:22 AM A VERY good day... Yesterday a friend and I went to a kayak clinic in Ithaca, NY. It was her first time out and my first time on this kind of water. We took the Cayuga Canal (think swampy) into Cass Park which is actually larger water at lake level. There were 7 of us, including the guide. It was cloudy and about 72 degrees. The water was high and murky from all the recent rain but it was fun anyway! Shortly after we started, my friend noticed a blue heron sitting high in the canopy...I pulled out my trusty waterproof Kodak camera and clicked away..LOL...I love those litte cameras! Anyway...we heard it's call too, I'd never heard it before and thought it would be deeper but it actually was pretty chirpy. We paddled past a huge lilypad community, around some downed trees, under a few bridges (one was REALLY low....had to duck to get under it), by a few restaurants with dock space for hungry boaters, by a boat slip and past the Cornell Rowing Team Building. Groups of mallard ducks were around every bend. Our guide chatted away with anyone who was nearby, sharing information about the birds, plants and the kayaks. We paddled at a leisurely pace, sometimes racing with the boy (WOOO HOOOOOOOO!) in the group and had a grand time! In all, we paddled just a few short miles and would have been happy to do more. When we got back to shore, we had the added bonus our husbands waiting for us with great big smiles and a hand at pulling the boat up onto shore before we got out (I think getting out is the trickiest part and the water at that point was really murky and mucky)...that was a nice surprise and very much appreciated! We left with tired, exhilerated bodies (if that makes any sense) and big giant smiles. I can't wait to do it again!!!!! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 16 Jul 06 - 06:08 PM Today is a good day because I finished some tedious work and am now headed to the lake with my husband to kayak while he fishes! Life is GOOD! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Crystal Date: 17 Jul 06 - 06:54 AM Today is a good day because I got a review for a piece of fanfiction I've written, plus another hundred readers for it!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST,rob the roadie Date: 19 Jul 06 - 05:19 AM Today is good because I tell them at work I am finished working there and I dont care! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 19 Jul 06 - 02:08 PM Today is a good day because I get to play my fiddle and song lead at the university with a few others...I am PSYCHED!!! :) Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 28 Jul 06 - 06:54 AM Today is a good day because I have officially finished all my university courses and the only thing left to do is student teach. I am very excited!! :) Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: bobad Date: 28 Jul 06 - 07:19 AM Congratulations Michelle! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 16 Aug 06 - 06:42 PM Today is a good day because I received a card in the mail from my student teaching co-op! Not only was the letter beyond sweet, she has asked me to, "Please, oh please bring your violin on the first day of student teaching and play something from the 1890s for the students!" LOL...I'm tickled and beaming from ear to ear!!!!!!!! :) :) :) Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Navvy Date: 17 Aug 06 - 05:01 PM Despite all the usual s**t there is one person I adore who cares.:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: LilyFestre Date: 28 Aug 06 - 05:44 AM ....I start student teaching TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michelle who is up MUCH too early and ready to go...LOL...can you say EXCITED????? :) :) :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Dave'sWife Date: 28 Aug 06 - 06:44 AM Today is a good day because a homeless parolee fellow I have kind of adopted saw my porch light was on at 2 Am and stopped by for a chat, a prayer and meal. Thank the Good Lord he's now off Methamphetamines, looking wonderful and possibly getting a bus ticket to go back home to the midwest. I met him and a friend of his one night while brushing my dog in my yard at 3 am. (I'm up late a lot from chronic pain. When I can't sleep, I take the dog outside to look at the stars. ) His friend is back in jail and since he violated his parole (stole some beer), he'll most likely bo back to prison for 3 to 6 years or maybe even Life cuz of the 3 strikes law. That made me very sad. But.. I was happy that the other fellow, J. is doing so much better. I made him some hot buttered biscuits and coffee and loaded him up with the things folks in his position often need - clove oil, plasters (band-aids), clean socks and t-shirt, fresh razor, soap, shampoo, batteries and so on. We had a lovely visit. J. is a big reader and both he and my husband like Dean Koontz novels. Every time he comes by, we give him a new one. Tonite he was optimistic enough to take 2 books which is good. it means he probably has things a little bit better and has a place to stay some nights. J is always trying to give me things of value he finds (not steals mind you, finds, usually in the trash). last time he gave me a set of 4 cordial glasses he dug out of the trash and cleaned up. They turned out to be antiques but not of any value. Still, they're lovely. Someone probably tossed them because they broke a couple. I have told him time and time again that the thing of most value he gives me is his friendship, his prayers and his recovery from substance abuse. If any of you are the praying type, please pray for J. He finsihed his parole a week ago and is free to leave the State. He's clean and sober now for a month and what he needs most is to find a way back home to his family. In the meantime, i'll keep making him coffee and biscuits! It is indeed a good day. Oh, and my Maximillan sunflowers have started to bloom. I have a huge stand of them growing by the side of my house. they are native to the american plains and if supprted properly will grow to 25 feet. Ours are about 22 feet high this year and the tops are starting to bloom. They are a branching variety so soon I will have a riote of sunflowers! The blooms are about the size of a silver dollar. I mostly grow them for the birds who feed on the seed. The flowers are high enough off the ground to provide them safe haven from prowling pussycats. They get to eat and hang out in the branches. I get a lovely privacy screen in return. it's also a good day because Inky the feral cat who lives under my house came through his surgery well. He may have cancer. He has had a recurring nasty cyst under his ear by his eye. The biopsy comes back in a day or so. If it is cancer, we will just let him go about his life until it re-occurs and then make a decision about whether or not to put him to sleep. He refuses to live indoors and we have an epileptic dog whose medications cost us $150 a month. that and we have an 11 year old siamese cat with breast cancer. One cannot save all the feral kitties I'm afraid. Lord knows I've tried. let's alll hope that Inky is just prone to silly cysts and not cancer. he's a sweet boy and I like him. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: freda underhill Date: 31 Aug 06 - 12:48 AM I saw a rainbow lorikeet this morning |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Dave'sWife Date: 31 Aug 06 - 09:00 AM Oh my Freda! lucky you! OK, today's a good day because yesterday my Zooba book came( I pay $9.95 a month, build a big reading list, forget about it and magically one book apears towards the last day of every month. Zooba.com. ). ... and guess what it is! The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill : A love Story...with wings It's a about a tribe of wild parrots in San francisco. We have two tribes of wild green parrots in Southern CA - one in Beachwood Canyon where I used to live and one in pasadena. It is also a good day because Inky, the cat who lives under my cottage had a negative biopsy for cancer. The little criminal is gonna live to a ripe old age it seems. He's snoozing on the bed right now which is only because he has stiches in his head. He has learned I will take off the plastic cone on his head if he stays indoors. As soons as he wakes up and wants to go out - it's time to put the radar dish on him again. Consequently, he's been coming inside a lot. That makes a good day too because there's notheing better than having a feral cat decide it's good to come in for a cuddle! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: freda underhill Date: 31 Aug 06 - 09:35 AM The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill .. sounds like a great read! I have a feral cat, too, Dave's wife!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 31 Aug 06 - 09:57 AM I came of the medication that had worse side-effects than the disease. I've only been taking it since 19th July, since a thyroid biopsy showed the existing nodes were cold. Cold nodes are usually ok, but silly me, I didn't look up anything about thyroid till last night, after my specialist said to stop taking them & come back & see her in 12 months. Thyroxine comes with a huge list of other medications that might react with it & a humungeous list of side-effects, many of which were the symptoms I had. (As my colleague said, you're trying to get rid of them!) I've had nodes on my thyroid since 1999 & they've mainly been well behaved - just a sensitivity to heat, so I carry a fan & have a fan on permanently in the office as I find air conditioning too warm & still. This year I had a few nasty panic attacks tho I didn't know what they were at the time, and my thyroid was sore, so it was scans & biopsy, interspersed with several big panic attacks (one sent me into hospital) Today I felt great, except for a blocked nose (sniff, sniff) Tomorrow I will also feel wonderful! I've been learning to breathe properly following Buteyko principles & will get better & better sandra Treatment is very variable. Many patients are simply placed under observation. Thyroxine (T_4 ) can be given to suppress Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels and thereby cause the nodules to shrink. This is called Suppression Therapy. Radioactive Iodine (RAI) is used to destroy hot nodules in some cases and they can also be removed surgically. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Dave'sWife Date: 31 Aug 06 - 11:41 AM Sandra - I'm glad you are able to stop taking a medication that was giving you such trouble. Here's hoping the panic attacks lessen and disappear. I've had them myself off and on and it feels like you're having a massive heart-attack, doesn't it? I don't wish surgery on anyone but I've had friends who have nodes removed surgically and they did very well. Today at least, is good because you don't have to think about this right now. Please try not to. You can always promise yourself to think about tomorrow or at your next octor exam. MY cure for my panic attacks is actually to listen to 2 different tracks from a Roger Eno album over and over again in a dark room with noise cancellation headphones. I was trained to do biofeedback on myself and alter the ole brainwaves thru will and it works. I can zone myself into a waking coma with Roger's help. If anyone knows him, thank him for me and tell him my doctor now recommends his music to all his panicked and anxious patients. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 01 Sep 06 - 08:31 AM thanks for sharing what works for you. I can also get into a meditative-like state by listening to different pieces of music. I'm determined that I won't allow myself to fall into the habit of panic attacks, so have been been doing my best to practice breathing quietly & consistently as I've been taught at a Buteyko workshop a few weeks ago. Today I got the tight feeling in my chest that comes from doing too much (I'd walked around town at lunchtime for over 90 minutes) & knew my heart would start racing unless I sat quietly breathing evenly. It took a while, but I was eventually able to continue my day (eat lunch!) then work at my desk for the rest of the afternoon. I ignored the stuff that had to be done on my feet, & I still have a bit of tightness & tiredness 6 hours later, but heart is working slowly & surely, because I've been concentrating on my breathing all that time. Because I never learnt to breathe properly my physio had been at me for months to do a course in Buteyko technique, and as improper breathing causes lots of my problems (tiredness, lack of concentration, racing heart, panic attack symptoms) I'm getting better the more I follow instructions. sandra who had another good day! History of Dr Buteyko & his work |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST Date: 10 Sep 06 - 02:01 PM I haven't had a drink yet |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Liz the Squeak Date: 10 Sep 06 - 05:12 PM I got post 500 and I visited Alderley Edge (think Alan Garner novels), a childhood entry on my 'Things to Do' list. Had a wonderful, if elongated walk around the woods, found the wizards' well, took some amazing photos of the view from the edge, and other green pursuits... but didn't drink in the Wizard Inn because it's a posh restaurant now, not a pub... and we weren't in the mood for a Sunday lunch at £19 without alcohol. So there we go... a good day. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST Date: 10 Sep 06 - 05:41 PM I suceeded in hacking down a purple berberis without injury. The last time I went near it I ended up in casualty having one of it's barbs removed from my index finger, that I didn't know was in there until the poison spread up my arm. The time before I attempted to go near it I ended up in casualty because in my endeavour to secateur it without injury I secateured my little finger and a blood soaked tea towel was the garb of the day. Today I beat the bugger and it is now a distant memory. Human 1 - Berberis 0. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST,LilyFestre Date: 10 Sep 06 - 09:35 PM Today is a good day because I spent it with the person I love most! We got lots accomplished today and still managed to get out on the water for an hour and a half or so before it got dark. I saw 4 Blue Herons and my very fist Bald Eagle in the wild. Absolutely stunning....and I got photos one of which is the eagle in full flight! :) Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST Date: 13 Sep 06 - 04:02 PM it is way better than yesterday... :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: GUEST Date: 13 Sep 06 - 04:17 PM i have a great big Snickers with my name on it! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because...... From: Dave'sWife Date: 20 Sep 06 - 01:18 PM Today is a good day becuase a friend of mine battling alcholism has managed to cut his daily intake by half which is quite something. It may not seem like much, but he's drinking less than he has in years and is still on the way down. We hope in a month he will be able to quit entirely. it is also a good day because Inky the cat who lives under my house, didn't have to have stitches. He got into a major territorial dispute with a young tough Tomcat who insists on coming into our yard. Said Tomcat slashed his face twice, opening up his healed surgical incision from 2 weeks ago. The Vet was able to clean him up and close the wounds with surgical superglue! Amazing. Even better, he doesn't have to wear that cone on his head. It's a good day for Inky! Poor ole Inky. he's such a good boy. I only wish he'd let me make him a housecat. His frequent beefs with this other cat are a good advertisement for why cats are better off living the good life indoors. It is also a good day because my dinner-plate Dahlias have come back into bloom. They are a nice buttery yellow. The blooms last a long time and are quite profuse. they line the walk up to our cottage. So pretty! |
