"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

ohhhhh --- ostrich gathering!!!!

I'm in.

I can't see you....

Brooke honey; under no circumstances should you put your head in the sand and leave your butt in the air…Better you put your butt in the sand and hold your head up high.

Did I ever tell you about the picture of Missy with her butt in the sand? Works for me!


Hi JPB; looking good…

OH my goodness.. TRY..poor lill missy shes not keeping well...still u wudnt leave her ??
) ur posts sure do send me ROFL!

thankee muchly, I had my feathers specially done for the occasion.

Brooke. Been there, feel your pain and know that you won't be able to change how far you push yourself.
But screw the people who try to make you feel guilty for it. They will never be the achievers....and you just can't please all the people all the time. Stay true to you. You are great xx

Hey, MM, great work! I'm sure the people in your community are glad & proud to have people like you doing such work!

Nimh! Good to see you aboard!
(((Brooke))) Glad you ranted here. I'm prayin' for ya. Know you'll be ok, just know I'm always thinkin' about you.
Hi all - Iz-, Mis-, you're feelin' better, right? My teen queen is still on the couch but managing to pick her head up, eat & do a bit more. She'll have missed a whole week of school though. She's comin' 'round. We'll hope for the best this week end.
Hi, JPB, verb-, FQ, dj and Try-, oh how you make me laugh, even at my own expense!

Hi Dev....have you heard from Izzie today. Bit worried about her.
Sis, are you ok
Miss you being here this weekend xxx

Hi F/Q glad you made it back home safely. Like you I'm a little worried about our Captain, have left her messages for past couple of days, but no replies??? Maybe a phone from you may bring the answer. Waiting for our cool change to arrive, still extremely hot with enormous dust storms around the City, a sure sign of a change in the weather working up.

I feel horrible.

I feel like a piece of crap.

What I believe in, I don’t know if I believe in anything. I thought I was special in a way I hadn’t quite fathomend " you know " a f*cked up arrogant thought. I know I am to some " to others I am a piece of shite " deserved no doubt.

My youngest son is stranded at school. His father berated me - understatment of the year as the wanker disappears off for two weeks the following week... for not telling him I was having surgery " he says I am piece of work... therefore I must be a complete fraud anywhere else. Told him I felt **** enough putting one child in care and not being able to look after another when I’m sick and didn’t need the guilt trip from him. I now won’t see my youngest son until next Thursday nite " we are due for more snow and his school is as rural ...more so... than I live " no-one is getting in or out... it’s not safe with the ice. Okehampton got hit with 55cm of snow in 24 hours " a week ago we would never have thought his and about 30K folk are out of power with the power lines toppling with weight of the snow on the trees falling.

Little fella cried a lot " mainly because he had told his father about the surgery and because the ex went off on one. It doens’t affect his father who will not even be here as is travelling in the US " so what is his ******* problem. He made it clear many years ago, neither I or the children were his priority and he will not run his life to suit his children or ex. It was a bottle then, it is his girlfriend now " he can **** off and leave me alone," he did that many years even when were a family " bastard. My business is mine and the little fella will be looked after and have fun whilst he is at school " he has been aware of whats going on.

S-boy I hope will be fine " if the weather improves on Sunday I will drive up to see him and stay for a while. The snow is due back heavy on Sunday nite. We are extremely rural... his school is nowhere near anywhere. He just wanted to hug me before Tuesday. I’m have a minor surgical procedure on Monday lunchtime at the GPs if I can get into town " another nuisance, but has to be done.

Today, I lost about 10 hours. Much of that " I lay in my bed, pulled the covers up and cried like a baby. I didn’t sleep too much " a little " the dreams were nasty. I just lay there not wishing to care anymore. When you care " you get hurt. When you trust- it can bite your arse.

So......................... with me and the Babbling girl................what’re we gonna do about it. Left you a cell message " just wanted to let you know you have one reason you care. Tho I do understand what you are saying love.





Oh..sorry...............fell asleep on here typing................." Kicky said that once “the boring thread!) heyho.Kicky can - he's right with this crap.


Need to go bed.

Thinking of you all " you’re in whats left of my heart,,, good jobs it’s a biggun and ugly. Babbling " don’t give up - do what’s write for you. Only you matter tho I know you are feeling the same way as me.

Need to shutdown. Feel beter those who are sick and their babies... and thanku everyone for keeping on talkin. You do well here. I don't need to worry about being around.

lovin' y'all. Thanku for listening.

W.W.N.D. - I don't know - she was so wise - I miss her.

x

((( Izzie )))

You have mail.

(((Brooke))) & (((Izzie)))
Girls you are both very much in my thoughts, I can appreciate why you both are feeling that way, and it is good you have vented your feelings so honestly. I sincerely hope the tide will turn for you both and that laughter is just around the corner. Wish that I could do more than just a few words here but there are oceans of water between us, hence this has to suffice. Hugs from downunder.

You have mail Izzie.

Oh Izzie and Brooke, am feeling so much for both of you. I'm pleased at least you can share your problems here. Life is certainly challenging sometimes, as I too am finding in the last few months, but we are great, however much we suffer, we DO get through and friends who stick by us are a wonderful strength (unfortunately my two best ones have deserted me as if I am infected by my family problem, which hurts but I've had to move on). The crew all know each other so well now, our lives, our families, our pains and our joys so when someone is going through a bad time we REALLY care.

Brooke - I'm in the final year of a degree and the pressure is really on here. I really understand as I too set the highest standards and some days are difficult and most of my fellow students are finding that, whatever their standards. But overall it IS definitely worth it. Especially when you are doing so well, you can always award yourself some time off and go back refreshed after a day or two. YOU are all that matters so please don't let anyone else get you down.

Izzie, love you so much. Can't bear to think of what you are going through. Hope Tulip and FQ can help you. I understand that this damn snow is an extra problem now. Your ex's behaviour is horrible but just think of yourself and your boys, not him. He's the past and you need minimal contact now. Please please ring me any time. I'm emailing my numbers again. I know all the crew are reaching out to you in any way we can, whatever the distance. Hope the love and concern we feel gives you a glow inside somewhere, somehow.

Tricia xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanku crew...

I wish I didn't post late at nite - I'm sorry for that.

Of course, I will be fine... so will our Babbing Girl. Won't we, Brooklyn?


Enough of me.




Indeedee - we're reading the reports of the fires.... I'm hoping you will check in soon hunni. BEAgle... if you have her number - can you call her and check on the DDXX's. I've sent mail - I can't remember the town name but I'm looking at DadPads list..... I know it's near Ballarat. Can you keep us posted. S.Aus too - it's burning..... let us know that you and your's are alright Danny. xx

Hi Captain, just phoned DDXX and they are fine. Had a very scary day but not being threatened by fires at the moment. She says hi to all and thank you for your interest.

No fires in SA to my knowledge, cool change has arrived with 25 degrees forecast for tomorrow. Victoria is the worst hit State, 14 fatalities sofar but that number is likely to rise into the 40's.

Thanks BEAgle...

so very relieved - the reports are very frightening in that area - thanku for calling her. x

Good morning all,
Well, the ice has almost totally melted, and the sun is shining today.
Its going to be about 60 degrees here today, thats much better then it was last week.

Izzie,
I am sorry about whats happening to you right now.
If you can get your ex's travel plans in the US, I can probably get a few friends and we will all have a "talk" with him and convince him to stop being such an ass.

As for the little ones, with one trapped at school and one home sick, I can see why you are so upset and worried.
But they will be fine, so try not to worry to much.You need to worry about yourself for a while.
You know my phone number, so if you want to, give me a call and I will let you cry on my shoulder or let you scream at me, whichever makes you feel better.
Of course, if you want to, send me an e-mail with your phone number and I will call you (if I can figure out the time difference).

Remember, my thoughts are with you.
As for the rest of the crew thats across the pond, take care of each other and help each other get thru the bad weather you are having.
Dont make me come over there and do it for you.

And for the crew from Oz, where the world seems to be on fire, if there is anything I can do to help any of you, let me know.
I have some rather fond memories of Oz, and know what you are going thru with the fires.
Take care of each other, look after the animals, and any of you that want to can e-mail me or call me at anytime.
Izzie has my phone # or if you want to email me I will give it to you that way.

Talk to all of you later.

Hey Crew

Looooooook.... I found someone like me, having a bad yarn day....



I am unravelling the threads.......... I feel stronger! YaY!

So, so sorry for being a frayed knot.... I'm no longer letting that mushed up head crap, that I get myself tangled in, wrap me up in knots - I am going to have my op and it's all going to be OK and I don't have anything to worry about. THERE..... done.


So......... Missy - how is your S-boy doing - is his fever down? Been thinking about you lots and glad you're feeling better. Love to see your sunshine here - love you.

Stormy - so great to see you onboard gal - that photo story of the kanga is just fabulous... we need more of them - love it. Hope all is good with you and yours.

MM - thanku - I was being a wet blanket - now I'm back on course. So glad things are better out there - do take care if you are going truckin' tho. Love to Stacy and Cody.

WytVi - thanku too - I got your numbers and will call at some stage. So, so glad things are going better with you, keep the positive focus, thinking of you and them - hope H&K can make it over to you tonite.

JPB - don't worry, all is going to be k - you know me..... bleugh... then.. unbleugh - Noddy woulda slapped my wrist.

Bethie - what're you up to? a? a? a? Ahhhh... you've been dancing - GOOD! Hoping HIM and the pack are all fine and dandy and that BrendaLee is still doing good.

BEAgle - will talk before Tuesday hopefully - thanku for bearing with me - you know how I love ya - so do not worry - been here before and all will be just fine with me.

Bazza - nothing like talking at 2.30am - thanku - bubbling is always a good thing methinks - tho my phone disagrees with getting wet. You're a star. We will go for a sherbert in the not too distant future. London - look out.

FQsis - did you book tickets to Snow Patrol (cow, pokes finger in eye) - I HOPE YOU DID and if you didn't YOU BETTER HAD without me and enjoy it for me. Go..... BOOK IT..... NOW! How did the job description go down - did you put that roles and responsibilities included lippy at all times, hairspray a requirement and bright red nail varnish, 4 inch heels and being hostess with the mostest are a few of the professional qualities necessary! Ha - if anyone can get into the man's professional world gal - you can - for none of the above - but coz you're good at what you do. "It's me, It's me, It's me" - <smiles big> - you are so laughing now sis - you can hear me saying it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tulip - will see you on Monday prolly. Take care - think we are due for more snow on Sunday nite - had a blizzard today - HA - lasted one hour! Still white here and kinda snowing on and off. Took me 15 mins to clean off my windscreen today - 4ish inches of frosted snow!

Vegemite - are you all better now Little One. How's the tummy doing? Hope you manage to relax a little over the weekend.

Monty - you gone again gal? Hoping all is good over there - haven't been on FB for a while - will go see if you are peeking in over there.


DjjD - wellllllllllllllllllll............ pics hunni - pics of boids - I got a special one to show you - OH MY WORD - you will LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT..... so would Alex if he were here - worried about him - miss him badly!

Indeedee - check in when you can girl - be careful - don't take any chances.


Special Agent - have taken some pics but gonna post next week when I'm sitting around at home to try and keep me distracted - so do come by OK. Hope wee Annie is doing well and all the family.

Babbling - how ya doing? Just a phone call away if you wanna yabber - hope you got my message - tho I was garbling at the time. Hugging you big.

((((RH)))) - where're you at? How's the kitties - how's you? You still got snow?

Stevie - it was your birthday - so hope you had a special day. Lotsa love to you and Ros and hope to see you when you're next down.

Tai-Chi - how's it going up there gal - tooth all fixed now?

BigRed - saw you floating about the forum.... hope all's going well back at school and you're doing OK mate.

QueenDev - How's Thing1 - still a poorly TeenQueen. Been so lovely to see you back here all the time - makes the ship smile. Thanku.


Blue... hoping all is coco in your world - you are a chipper chap onboard - love it - as always... c'mere Twonk and gissa hug!


Right - I'm off to find a hoover which I've lost somewhere in the garage that is not a garage!

Onwards and upwards.... toodlepip - smooches x

ha! you know tangled yarn will pull me in

I've been untangling things literally and virtually.

Hafla tonight. Looking forward to seeing my friend, Jennkat (new A2k'er), do her first solo. Verra verra excited about it. The musicians who will play tonight have just been nominated for a Juno (the Canadian Grammy) - how exciting to be in an audience of about 120 people for this.

Warming up for a couple of days. Good things. My nostrils were getting a bit crunchy

One of my favourite old movies - Ship of Fools - a place for the best to share the best and the worst of it.

Smooches to you all

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist a ball of knitting wool - Yabber Yarn - HA!

Hopefully Bathy will drop by soon and you can knit her something warm.

Good wishes to Jennkat tonite - I'm sure it will go fabulously - ENJOY!!!!

The best and worst.... yep - it's good to be able to do that here and to know you can.

HAVE FUN BETHIE. x