Karen: It really is great! Most people would cringe at the thought of that many people in their house - not me - I LOVE to entertain.
yeah, we do Pot Luck. Everyone brings a main dish or salad as well as a dessert and drinks. And we bbq as well. One cousin runs the games for the kids. I did it for years. Then Leenie took over. Now it has been passed down to those with younger kids.
We used to have this reunion every other year in a park. Since we started doing it every year at my house (overflowing into the park), we all have got to know each other. And we have Facebook site. And we have all been to 3 recent funerals together.
My Grandma and Grandpa had 6 children and 20 grandchildren. Most still live in Ontario. We are so lucky to be able to do this. And we appreciate each other more and more as we've lost our parents and get older and realize our own mortality and the ties we want to pass on to our children. I highly recommend these get togethers.
The other person just likes to hear herself ramble. If you don't know it now - you will soon enough.
Barb
I have to say being more of a lurker these last years, IMHO someone thrives on the conflict. Back when it was political, it was the same. It's nice of you all to keep her happy.... I see now that she has the moderator cleaning up for her, she's even more "energized"... guess, whatever works!!! I certainly don't get it...
Hey Frosty: I have to agree. And mostly I was ignoring it until all the hits of my peeps and I. If you make it clear that you hate everyone not of your race, religion, political party, social standing, or even those in your neighbourhood. That pretty much sums up that you hate everyone who is not you. And you have to be one pretty unhappy person to be that way. And to announce it. And to come back time after time and act as if you didn't say it. Some of us just snapped. And I don't regret it for one minute.
This has to be one of the warmest, most wonderful groups of people. People who really try to help each other out. Of course there's always a bad apple in every bunch.
Yesterday I was reading a list of Fall courses at the local university and one was "How to deal with Difficult People" and of course she was the first (and only) person who came to mind.
Since the new moderator started there has been a lot more disagreement and discourse here. Previously said person was kicked off the board and had her posts erased more often than you could imagine. Well, you probably know that already but the newer posters don't. She THRIVES on causing upset to others. But the new moderator seems to encourage her behaviour and keeps starting her up again. Ya gotta wonder what Michele thinks.
Hey Frosty: I have to agree. And mostly I was ignoring it until all the hits of my peeps and I. If you make it clear that you hate everyone not of your race, religion, political party, social standing, or even those in your neighbourhood. That pretty much sums up that you hate everyone who is not you. And you have to be one pretty unhappy person to be that way. And to announce it. And to come back time after time and act as if you didn't say it. Some of us just snapped. And I don't regret it for one minute.
I think she hates everyone because they hate her and they hate her because she hates herself. If she treats a bunch of imaginary people the way she does I can only think that's also how she treats her neighbors and family. So every so often she has to "volunteer" at various things to meet "new" people and the cycle continues. Honestly, I feel sorry for her because there have been times when I felt like she was reaching out for help but was too proud to allow it.
But.....as long as she stays on her own thread I'm going to ignore her and she can insult to her hearts content.
Oh, I totally understand why you responded, there have been times when I've wanted to defend even years ago... I always just stepped back and watched the show. And, interestingly, I don't read for months, but then go back and see the same cycle.
Plus, I'm just a white christian republican... crap, I'll never make it!!!
Read Frostys post last night but was sooo tired lol and shes right, prob giving said person so much attention was the wrong thing to do, I guess sometimes we think more w/ our hearts and emotions, if we would of stopped and really thought it out, a different approach would of been better. Like IGNORE the negativity.
I agree w/ J, at one point it was almost like their was second thoughts ahh but alas no. Its amazing to me too, as these people on the board have to be the most unjudgmental, caring people, who just come here for help and to help. More so then my real life friends at times. We are all connected by a bond, so why someone would come here and out of the blue degrade us is beyond me.
BUT pushing the ignore button seems to be best.
Be Happy for this Moment, This Moment is your Life
And you're right - it goes on and on and on That's why I called her the Goodbye Girl. I was leaving for the cottage at the beginning of July and she said she was leaving the bb for good (heard that dozens of times before). I was without Internet for a while. When I got back on - there she was - talking about "when I leave". I just laughed my head off - same thing happened last year. GO ALREADY! But addictions don't let you - do they?
I had a rough go of it this morning. Called to extend a travel reward with Southwest Airlines. Had to pay $50. My credit card was declined. I have NEVER had that happen. SO I gave a 2nd card. Same thing. WHAT? I online bank. I know my status. I was up to date on everything and had plenty of credit. Same thing with a 3rd then 4th card. Then a 2nd person tried - nope. I thought my credit was frozen or something. Had to call the Visa company. Nope - they didn't even show a request for authorization.
Called back. Turns out it is because I'm CANADIAN! Bleh. I can't even use my card at the gas pump in the U.S. enymore because I don't have a zip code. Well, the new girl had to work at it but finally put it through. All my cards were good. WHAT A PAIN!
TGIF but its gotta get better.
Goodbye girl is on page 2 now. Wish that would last. Barb
K: I knew it as I was writing it but I couldn't stop myself. It had to be said and I have no regrets. Of course she just plays "kid in the sandbox" - I don't have to say I'm sorry and you can't make me - na na na na na. I outgrew that in preschool.
Maybe she WILL find some new peeps to antagonize at the latest volunteer stint or vacation. Me - I've got friends I've had since birth. And made lots more along the way. Just like you girls. You're the best. We've been through too much together.
I had that issue at the pumps in the states but have found I can use my credit card at Union 76 no problem. Also more and more places are getting better with using debit cards too. Except Target, so far. Not sure if they have Arco back there but I use my debit card there for gas. Oh and some places will let you put any zip code in. I have done that before, too. One place changed though and no longer requires the zip code for credit cards. So yay! Their gas is less too so even more savings for me. My last fill up cost me 41 compared to the 65 I would've spent here.
