Hey everyone, let's just have a thread to check on each other, eh? I wonder about so many of you every day, so how about we just check in on how we're doing in general, right here?

I'm pretty okay today, ideal weather and taking it easy. I'm struggling with some plans right now and part of my decisions depend on other people, so I'm kind of hanging in limbo and trying to conserve my eyedropper's worth of energy.

How's it by you??

Well, Cindy, other than wanting to set aside a large bottle of heavy sedatives to take, I'm fine.

I am so so bored with my life right now. I hate getting up in the morning. There is nothing to look forward to, anymore. I'm not depressed, just not happy, and I have always been a happy go lucky person.

I know exactly how you feel about not wanting to give up your trips or driving, in general. I did not renew my DL in January of 2006 and haven't driven since. It is so hard not to just get in my mini van and go.

Physically I am okie dokie but mentally, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. MS has ruined my life.

Aren't you glad you asked?.....NOT!

Hello Cindy,
We just returned from the home we are building and found a mess of things over there. Wrong tiles placed in the wrong restroom, cabinets placed incorrectly; just a bloody mess!

It's hotter than hades here, and we're just sitting down to a lovely lunch only to watch the awful news across the pond where most of my family resides. I've spoken to them all, and all are safe, but this is just terrifying.

Anyway, I hope that whatever you decide to do this weekend, you have fun whilst doing it!

Here's the latest article on what is happening over in the UK.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe...ert/index.html

All my best to everyone this holiday weekend,
Chris

Hello Sally,
A great big HUG just for you! I wish we could come pick you up for a week or so, and have you be our guest. We'd have a ball together. There's always complete chaos in our lives. You'll be begging to go home to your quiet life in no time.

Chin up,
Chris

Wow, Chris, that is just horrible. I am so sorry that you have to worry about your loved ones, in this way. I pray this will stop and there will be no further attacks.

I wonder what may be in store for the USA during the 4th celebration? A perfect time for Terrorists to do their dirty work. The Prez doesn't seem to be worried, which, knowing his track record, scares me even more.

I hope all have a safe 4th...stay home!!!

Wow, Chris, I've been watching that nightmare on the news. It's so hard to comprehend how anyone can arrive at a decision to do something like that. Really, what exactly does it accomplish for them? Idiots.

Bummer about the house situation, so many people go through this, don't you wonder if it would make more sense to write a seperate contract for each job with a caveat for witheld payment on do-overs? I've often wondered why those contracts don't come with fines for botched work. Say, you bill at $250 per hour, so you fine them for your lost time and effort at righting their wrongs. You could get your house for half price at this rate.

Sal, I understand completely the sense of lost purpose. I go through huge phases when I can't even justify remaining alive. It's not depression, it's just a sense of vast nothingness. Bleah. Hopefully, things will look up for you soon, if I knew how to make it go away, I'd do it for you!

wow Chris,, hang in there,,

Sally, I grieved my loss, and figure things could be worse, me a phys ed teacher and aroebics instructor,, it hurt,, but life goes on,, I still excercise, but pace it,,

Cindy, haven't met you. so howdy,, plans,, they can be adjusted, they always see to find a way to either screw up, and work out,, well least ways for me they do,,,

today we have a road partay,, I live on a dead end country road,, so all the neighbors. are getting together, to drink/eat and be merry,,hey I don't want to be merry,, maybe a Wilma,,

health.. I feel I need Tysabri,, been falling down way to much today.. the 9th, I go get infused...:Sigh

Peg

Yeah, Peg, howdy! I am about the most spontaneous person on the planet, but I cringe at the thought of letting others down. It's hard to make plans that may/may not hinge on several other factors. When it's just me, I don't sweat it, but when disappointing several others comes into play, I just don't have the heart.

Sounds like my kind of party! Wish I could swing by! Around here, we're partial to fun with blenders. Spontaneous gatherings of women who need a break from reality.

Chris,

I have been watching as things unfold in the UK. I can't imagine having family there to worry about.

As for myself ~ I have just decided this disease sucks....yeah, I know, I'm a slow learner.

I was doing fine until a few days ago when I started getting dizzy. I'm just plain ****** off right now I have never had this symptom before and I gotta say.....I don't like it

Chris, I hope your family continues to be okay. That is truly terrifying.

I've been feeling useless lately. My husband painted the room I use as an office today. I do things like lay down the canvas tarps, and go fetch things he needs. Other than that, I sit and watch him paint. When we move furniture, my end goes about an inch and his goes about a foot! Gawd, I want to help but find it almost impossible.

On a brighter side, our son gets in to Boston tonight from Kenya. He teaches every summer at a school near Boston, so we will be driving up to see him. Haven't seen him since last summer right before he, my daughter-in-law, and two grandsons moved to Kenya. It's so hard being so far away from them, but I could see their point in moving. Her family lives in Kenya, and she wanted to be near them for at least a few years. We miss all of them, but especially our grandsons (ages 4 and 8). Hopefully, all four of them will be able to fly to the US next summer.

Group hug with all of you sweet, dear people.