I spoke with an old high school boyfriend for 2.5 hours last night before his phone died. He is 4 hours away. I laughed a bunch and it was nice to clear the air about some things. He called me back after his phone died and said he would call me after he got a few things done.
He didn't but wrote me a note and had it translated into Danish!! That is a big deal for him because he broke up with me because I was going to Denmark as an exchange student for a year and he hated the idea.
It is kind of like the guy that always sends roses but your favorite flowers are tulips. Then someone hears you and actually sends tulips.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Woke up to a cold house and 2 hours after running around town found the part I needed. The furnace is running again and the house is warming up. It isn't that I wouldn't like to have someone else do this stuff with me but right now, it is just me. How empowering!!
I don't even want to think of what else may be ahead. Happy President's day.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
I hear you kat! Three weeks ago my S11 woke me up saying something I couldn't understand, so I followed his lead to the hallway where I heard running water.....water running in the bathroom out of a broken fitting.....water going through the bathroom floor, through the ceiling, through the lightfixture and drywall. I quickly got the water turned off and water sopped up with all the towels in my house. Insurance is going to cover most of the damage, but dealing with it all----on my own is something I know I can do (have to do). Still have to deal with the repair of the hardwood floor (which began to warp a week after the flood), even though I got the water dried up as soon as I could----but I know I CAN do it and will. I'm a Kansas native---we are tough!
And.....it seems there's always something.......
Me 45 M 25 yrs; T 31 yrs;bomb 8/15/06; moves out 7/18/08 D 18, D 14, S 12
Hello fellow Kansan! Where are you at now? My Dad kind of could do a bit of everything and If I know what I am looking for I am more than willing to make the effort. He has taught me a lot. Never thought I would be doing all of it but really isn't different from when I was married...he didn't do anything in the way of fixing!
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Yep - my dad was the same, jack of all trades. He had 4 daughters, no sons---so I worked with him around the house, and later at his place of business where I learned how to do electrical wiring. I've done all the the minor electrical work and plumbing (plus most of the other minor repairs) around my house....since I've had a house. H was handy around the house---but mostly liked to be outside, piddling, as I would say. We have access to acres of land around our house and he spent a lot of time (when I think of it---A LOT of time)working on a hiking trail and keeping it up....which of course is now overgrown and unusable---but was great when we could. I've had friends try to encourage me to start a business teaching other women how to fend for themselves around the house...........
I live just across the river in Missouri (North of KC)----hopefully not giving up too much here. How about you??
Me 45 M 25 yrs; T 31 yrs;bomb 8/15/06; moves out 7/18/08 D 18, D 14, S 12
I am in good old Topeka. The town held hostage by the crazed former L named Phelps and his family. It is my home town but it doesn't always offer the recharging peaceful feeling that it used to.
Gee I would love to learn more electrical stuff. I have just a bit of a fear when it comes to electricity! I need to get my rear to the Home Depot teaching classes. That is a brilliant idea about teaching other women! Sign me up!!
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
I am. I must be the only DB fan who starts with an X. My ex is living with his OW in Lawrence. If I didn't love KU basketball so much the town would be a bust for me.
I don't get to KC as much as I used to. Hard to take all 4 kids and keep them all interested in the same stuff, but I do try. S17 is working now too and hates to be left out.
This morning I changed my profile to 2 alligators laying together. I loved the picture when I took it and it seems so fitting on a number of levels! lol
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory