"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

Hi Izzie girl, some of the crew have spoken and as you can see, we're all 100% behind and here for you. Bosun G. has been installed as of today.

verbivore that was a full day before you caught up with me, am I to fast for you or are you getting slower? As promised no more meal stories, hope you are doing well.

Morning Captain,I'm extending a tentative welcome to G and advise him to watch his footing on the gangplank!

I made herself a cup of tea, took it upstairs, but she said it was cold so I went out again.

oh Good Morning Crew


(darn that potion!!!!!)

oh my - don't I prattle on a lot

Thanku all for replying and your words.

Now, thing is, I don't remember whether or not G saw the forum last nite " I don’t think he did - it had been such a busy day and I was exhausted and I think as soon as I took my potion I went off into lalalalala land. I have some vague recollection of getting upstairs " but I woke up there.

It's really quite hard for me to explain. For 19 months or so I have come here - pretty much every day - and everyone has been here thru thick and thin and especially as my world changed. I've made S-boy a part of this forum because if I am sitting talking to crew - he is with me most of the time and tho there are certain topics I wouldn't allow him to see - like the toppling thread - the rest of A2K with music and pics and all - then, I want him to be part of what makes me happy (realising that being here makes me happy, talking and playing with people I trust - I don't have that here in real life (totally my choice) - and I have my reasons to keep everyone in real life at a distance and am still doing so " tho I’m working on trying to be more trusting.... well, I say that, but.... I’ve let one person back in, that’s as far is goes right now. If things go wrong I can walk off into the sunset " no worries.

So - I let G back into my life - but every time he walks in the room I have to close my laptop down which is just plain daft - I've nothing to hide here and everything I wanna share - but what I also realise is if it all goes up in the air.... my private world is still viewable to him (and 37 million others) - well, the 37million others don't bother me - what would bother me is if I tumble and I then don't feel safe here.

BUT.... that may all sound a bit dramatic - but it's how I feel. I know I'm safe here and know who I can wholly trust - being cyber makes no difference - I do know the people I talk to and have relationships here which are far more important than just being online buddies. SO - I know PM is there and I know email is there.... so, I can talk there to y'all if I need to.

I can't tell you how much this has been worrying me. I'm not much good at being secretive - I only have one aspect of my life that no-one touches or can nor will ever touch - and that shall remain so - but me, who i Iz and what I'm about " is being here online as well as at Chez Izzie. That’s my choice and I think G respects that. There is nothing here that I have to hide " and I can’t change who I am - here is a great place to be for me, and tho that may be weird " for me, in the last few weeks where I haven’t been around so much " it has bothered me. Life is great and I’m doing the things I want to do " but that also, for me, means coming here and telling you all about it.

Just as I wouldn’t give up my friendships for anyone........ I can’t give up this ‘ole sailing ship for anyone and I’m not much good at sitting still without having a yabber to the crew.

So........ there we are. Done and dusted.



Now......................... Vegemite..... tomorrow is the day a? For you. Another scan?????? Do let us know how you go girlie OK " we’ll be thinking of you.


Think there is something else going on tomorrow too!



BOSUN Beagle... would you like to join me for a cuppa by the river... I'm going to have a wander down there. Ooooooooooooh.... it's so nice to have a day off - I have been so tired this week. Am off to Cornwall in a bit to let the dawgs out - but I'm here tonite with the little fella.

McT - lovely to see you - will make an extra pot if you and herself are up for a brew.

<runs off to put kettle on>

Oh my GOD!!! Izzieee hats off to u!! I forgot..but u remembered???/
yeps the scan was last saturday..its over..
everything perfect as of now..no defects detected..by Gods grace..
Eby saw the ipcture..he was like ..it looks like a puppy..no wait wait..it does a\resemble a tadpole!!! errrrr i better not give my ears for that sort of comparison ..
im exited ..yes i am..im nt sure..bt did i see a weeny hand that will hold me when its born..
im ina mix of things myself
coping up with ths morning sickness which seems to exist whole day..eating/puking again eating..no weight losses!! no nutricuous food either..trying to kill the cough & cold as the doc is pissed off..
On teh emotional front met a loong lost friend..someone who meant all the world to me some time back..but now finding it hard to handle the situation, the person doesnt want the intimacy to be brought back..I can understand perhaps even i dnt want it..but then its bleak to look into the eyes of ur once best friend..closest friend and casually treat with a howdoye do!
A lil maturity..just a tad would help me..but those times and memories were golden!!! its hard to walk over them and pretend it meant nothing..is painful..
memorizing those lines i always hold close to my heart..
if u love something let it free
It will come to u if it is urs
if it comes not, it never was...
letting things go..as they unfold seems to be the easiest thing possible..but its hard n its own way
phew...ranted too much already..izzieee..dnt feel uneasy..G wil understand and accept as u are..
im so happy for u..reallyyy.beagle sorry...smething or the other gets into my head..nd i jst dnt remember thngs!!

Morning Izzie, sorry for being a little late but your cuppa sounds just about right now, hope itg is still warm.

verbivore I know you have a lot of things on your mind so you are forgiven! So pleased to read all is well with you.

Ah Vegemite - so happy the scan went well - just fantastic news.

Oh......... I hope the sickness lets up soon - the thing with pregnancy is you never know how you are going to be feeling and a day can feel like a month when you are nauseous and can't find something your bubba will tolerate. Try not to worry - BabyVeggie is growing - all is as it should be - and hopefully soon - when you're 5 months ish.... the blooming happens - you will look fabulous and BabyVeggie will start giving you little reminders - it's the most beautiful feeling, those first baby kicks... just wonderful.

Keep strong as you can girlie. Your friend situation is a difficult one. Try and focus on you and baby and do lots of deep breathing exercises - your emotions will be all over the place for a while yet - long lost friends appearing can make you feel a wee bit unsteady. Your whole world is going to change and it's a big learning curve - tho it's not easy at times - try and enjoy the moments - in a while - you'll have a babe in arms and a whole new chapter starting. Hugs and all love Little One. x


BEAgle...... cuppa in hand - cheers - love you x

Oh Verbie...so sorry you are still struggling with the pregnancy symptoms. It is all just a part of it though. I do hope you get over that cold soon...the second trimester is usually magical though...you get your energy back, you start feeling better AND you start feeling that sweet baby move. It is very worth it all...I pray you feel better soon sweet girl.

Friendships lost are definitely hard. But best to remember the good times and not worry about what you can't change. I know that is easier said than done. I hope that wound heals quickly. Hugs hun!

I hope you have a good day Izzie ...and that you rest well Dutchy.

I wish I could go back to sleep. Really I do. blah.

We are off to the Science Center today. It should be fun. I am always so pooped after that though...because well...there is a lot of walking around and keeping up with three busy boys in the midst of all that hubub...it can be exhausting.

Hugs to all...
mis

Hi, Izzie! My nine year old daughter Annie sometimes watches me post on A2K. In fact she has even asked me to post homework questions on her behalf.

It is true that I should not let her see all topics, though. I was once posting back and forth with Foxfyre about a disagreement on a political issue. Annie told me to be nice to the "owl person" and apologize. True story!

heehee...sweet little peacemaker that Annie!

Little Annie is a sweetpea - bless her. How is she getting on with her new glasses, jw? Hoping all is good with you and yours. How is big daughter doing - what programmes is she working on right now? I see the crime drama programmes advertised and always think of her doing them. It must be such a great job. Clever girlie



Missy - ooooooh Science stuff - the boyz will come home and wish to make volcanoes - we've made numerous - bit of bicarb, vinegar and cochineal... verra messy, verra red

< http://www.gsi.ie/Education/Geology+for+Everyone/Make+your+own+volcano.htm >

Hope you have a great time Mis and don't get too exhausted. BTW - how's the book coming along???? Any more thoughts?



Well, I am here for the evening. (yay yay - ohhhh... that makes me verra geeky sad a? hahahahahahha) Really want to try and post some pics. RH - I have your's on my hard drive so will try and upload when the little fella goes to bed. At the moment we are looking for internet flute fingering for top D ....

and we found it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFIbnJmgipg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecyberflute%2Ecom%2Fflute%2Dfingerings%2Ehtml&feature=player_embedded

..... phew - quite unbelievable what you can find on the www.

Now, if my headhurt would disappear top D practice wouldn't sound quite so LOUD!

<moves little fella into the office..... >

k.... off to find him some fodder!

Thanks, Izzie. I love talking about my children. Annie has gotten accustomed to her eyeglasses and even wears them when playing sports.

Annie's big sister Katrina will be visiting us in a few weeks. Working in network televison in the United States is similar to teaching in that she gets a few months off in the summer. Production on her television shows begin in late July and end in early May.

I wish I were as good as wee Annie about wearing glasses - I find myself squinting at the keyboard - yet - if I put my glasses on (if I knew where they were) - it makes a huge difference. <they are here somewhere... mmmmmmm....> I've just asked S-boy if he's been wearing his glasses..... he's just told me he doesn't need them. Mmmmm - think I need to work on that a little Please give Annie a little hug from me.

Cool job for Katrina Will look forward to hearing about what she's working on next. I must admit - working in education has the great added bonus of the school holidays - I'm verra lucky in my job.





OK........ ROCKHEAD sent me some photos to go online here - just looky here at the yard and all is he growing.





























How clever is that? Well done Rock - fabulous pics! <apols for taking so long to put 'em up >

IKE and the animals are over here.... http://able2know.org/topic/89445-210#post-3680765

Izzie,
I have a complaint already.

You let G come aboard as bosun, and you made the rest of us start in the galley, washing dishes.
THATS NOT FAIR!!!!!

So you need to put him in the galley and make him start at the bottom.

Other then that, I say welcome aboard, but tell him to watch his step.
The safety lines arent in place yet on the gangplank.

Persciopes up....


Helm to Tranna



Wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllll....tooooooooooot toooooooooooooooooooooot


All aboard " Bethie to the deck " roll call, sharp uniforms, deckhands to lay the red carpet...... and bow for our lady!

Not that I would ever make a song and dance about anything " perish the thought ............ <who me> <never> but it’s midnite here and before I “go bed” listen......




" which makes it the 19th day of June and a star was born <quietly>



it’s someone special’s birthday... really..... she’s a little quiter... she’s just the best and i love her bigtime

BETHieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

click your video hun in the middle.... (ho belly button fluff with stick, I promise!)


BETH's DAY



Beth " Happy Happy Birthday Girl " you are a verra special lady. Have a lovely day dear friend - ENJOY . Hugs to you and your handsome HIM. Xx


<please youtube, don’t take the music off this one... pretty please with a cherry on top! >

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... a complaint...... how coco is that...


no no no no no no


Complaint Not Upheld. (tho there should be a majority here) - HA LOVE IT - we have a complaints procedure..... <consults health and saftey, calls up our legal hamster jes......)

G won't be posting here (I dont think).... and we have a tip top BOSUN already and the BEST one in the world - totally irreplaceable.... heck, you think we could trade the BEAgle... I THINK NOT.

hhahhhhhhhhhhhahahhahhhhaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhha - so laughing.... I told the BEAgle the same thing to him today - bless him.


NO worries MysteryMan - Bazza is keeping the gangplank in order and it sometimes rattles it a little when he's at the end and steadies up- - bless his cotton socks!!!!!! G knows this is my thing.... he's welcome anytime - but he doesn't wanna intrude here - he's curious. He knows who I am - and what I say -so, I got nowt to hide from him.

This crew is the best in business. Now, if only the BLUE will quit feathering his nest and leave the birds alone up there, we'd be sailing across the seas up Tranna way. Miss ya BLUE boy. Need some nonsense. Love you. x

Happy Birthday Beth. x

Morning crew, Bosun reporting for duty Captain! Lovely sunny day downunder albeit somewhat on the cool side.

Oh, we have a birthday girl, many happy returns for the day ehBeth, hoping you will be spoilt a little by those closest to you. What was that, 25 years young?

Now Rockhead has starting taking pictures, extremely well done son, you're equally as good as our other star photgraphers. Perhaps I should try my hand as well, problem is winter down here, no flowers.

Will be back later.

Looks like Rocky's gonna have a great harvest - and lovely fleurs to put on the table as well. Nice work eh!

so I'm reading along, all innocent-like, after a nice trip down to the b.e.a.c.h. with brendalee and the dogs after work ... and look a surprise!

thank you darlingGrrrl!