Merrick,

I also came to the point where "enough is enough" and let all my pent up frustrations out. It may have been a backslide, and I know we as DBers try very hard to form a R that is manageable with our W/H's, but I realize I am the only one who is telling her a different opinion on what she is doing. I am not enabling her, but I don't know if what I am doing is having any effect whatsoever either.

I can not begin to fathom the pain your W is in, the degree of nastiness she portrays to you and the kids and the fact that you, my saintly friend, have had enough love and patience to deflect this behavior for a long time.

I, for one, believe you should treat yourself and visit your friends in VaBeach. Its a great place, with good people. And I know what you mean about having the apprehensions of what might transpire at one of these shindigs, but I will tell you, if you go in with a set of preconceived notions, knowing what you will do and won't do, it will make it all the more fun. Its a chance to meet many people on the board that are there to help you, as friends. I'd jump at that chance to talk to them face to face, to put a face to the words they type.

and lastly, yes, tomorrow is another day, except for those Islanders. sorry about that, couldn't resist. besides I never seen someone cheer so loudly as Betsey did when she learned the islanders were out!!! (okay so that isn't entirely true, but I was hoping it would put a smile on your face, since it was me who was cheering). I've adopted the Canuckleheads since my Sabres won't make the playoffs for the next few years, so hopefully they will win tonight.

And yes, no moves were made, so the M proposal to you by her is still in effect, I think!!!! hahahahahaha

Triple J

Things were different then. All is different now. I tried to explain, somehow.......... Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)