tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post1624513176195008879..comments2024-03-28T18:35:47.483+00:00Comments on Random Thoughts: Just call me Rosie!Treadershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-49187253753224121932021-11-02T16:40:42.178+00:002021-11-02T16:40:42.178+00:00I haven't seen that photo but will look it up....I haven't seen that photo but will look it up. I saw Biden asleep during the opening of COP26 (but frankly, I sympathize - I've had to sit through way too many of those meetings too)! And I'm with you on the slow lane - I'm kinda enjoying it now I've finally actually slowed down, three years after retiring!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-52789934480487178612021-11-02T15:16:06.897+00:002021-11-02T15:16:06.897+00:00How sad to live such an unhappy life. How glad sh...How sad to live such an unhappy life. How glad she must be to have you as a shoulder to cry on. Have you seen the photo today of BJ sleeping with no mask on next to Sir David Attenborough? He is such an embarrassment to the country. If only Scotland could get independence. I'm not saying that would be perfect but surely it can't be worse than this shower of bozos! I've gone over all nest building at the moment too. I'm planning all sorts of diy projects in the house for winter - not least some decorating! I'm quite good at living in the slow lane and afternoon naps are almost my hobby now! Marksgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870471905590321642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-42629024760097662672021-10-31T22:33:50.450+00:002021-10-31T22:33:50.450+00:00I had tremendous support with what I was going thr...I had tremendous support with what I was going through in my marriage and I know how important it is. And in any case, I am very, very fond of this neighbour!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-80463354192906102752021-10-31T20:56:01.824+00:002021-10-31T20:56:01.824+00:00You are right; just listening to her, believing he...You are right; just listening to her, believing her, understanding her, makes a huge difference to her, even if she doesn't act on your advice. Yet. In the meantime she feels heard by someone, supported, and that is huge. -KateStubblejumpers Cafehttp://stubblejumperscafe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-31295802900227744302021-10-31T16:13:05.712+00:002021-10-31T16:13:05.712+00:00I love the love you show to your neighbours, and h...I love the love you show to your neighbours, and how they return it in kind. ♥️ A shame that her kids don't see that side of their dad or cannot? Sigh. YEs I am going to add it to my saved list of books!! JiCaLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248032746458381727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-81038966504112372202021-10-31T13:22:20.337+00:002021-10-31T13:22:20.337+00:00I'm pretty sure she'll never leave so all ...I'm pretty sure she'll never leave so all I can do is be a shoulder for her to cry on since she can't talk to her kids about it as they love their dad, obviously! And if you decide to read the book do tell me what you think of it. I find it very thought-provoking!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-57639838361882149402021-10-31T13:20:17.398+00:002021-10-31T13:20:17.398+00:00While I get along ok with him I know very well the...While I get along ok with him I know very well the mask so many people wear in public and that things are often very different at home. When I was in Sri Lanka I got chatting to a widow and we talked about this. She said she'd been out one evening with eight other ladies and for some reason asked how many of them were happy with their partners - and not one of them put their hands up! I know there are happy marriages out there and quite a few so-so marriages but sadly I know an awful lot of marriages made in hell too. So glad I'm single!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-52470787447703533792021-10-31T13:10:01.064+00:002021-10-31T13:10:01.064+00:00My heart goes out to your neighbour. So many women...My heart goes out to your neighbour. So many women are stuck in that position, I hope she leaves or another option opens up. That books sounds really interesting, I have a couple from the library I am working on myself! JiCaLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248032746458381727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-79762405114336792532021-10-31T10:17:01.427+00:002021-10-31T10:17:01.427+00:00I am sorry about your neighbor. A friend of mine r...I am sorry about your neighbor. A friend of mine recently poured her heart out to me. Not at the hate stage yet but, the older husband is not who used to be when they first married. He wants to control her and she does not want to be. They are 60 and 75. Difficult situation. Very kind of you to offer to drive them to the hospital. Wintering sounds like a book I would enjoy too.T'Polhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207033510057896918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-61988014028742279932021-10-31T08:36:01.524+00:002021-10-31T08:36:01.524+00:00I know right!!!! When I was working and raising ki...I know right!!!! When I was working and raising kids that and my commute from hell meant I was constantly in 7th gear. I remember baking a cake for the farmer's wife to thank her for some eggs and she asked me when do I EVER relax, and I couldn't answer her! Maybe much of this hamster wheel society stemmed from the "have it all" 80s and rampant consumerism but what would I know. I'm just glad I'm off that hamster wheel and I hope I can push my kids in the same direction too, where possible. Some people get it right from the get-go. Others of us, maybe not so much!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-82754741604559169192021-10-31T08:29:41.743+00:002021-10-31T08:29:41.743+00:00Hi Ranee, and thank you for stopping by my blog! I...Hi Ranee, and thank you for stopping by my blog! I've been blogging six years now (I think) and I've found that I really enjoy putting my thoughts (rants?) down on paper because it gets them out of my head. My original idea was just to write down the old stories for my kids and their kids (if anyone is interested enough to read them) but it has evolved over time and I'm mostly still enjoying writing it! So thanks again! As for my DIY man, I've found the staff of this (large) chainstore to always be very helpful - all of them! A couple of Christmases ago I wrote to their head office to say just that as I believe you need to give credit where credit is due! And I hope you like the book. I guess it really is about how we should give ourselves permission to just "be". I know that's not possible for many people who have to work several jobs just to keep their heads above water but in so many western countries it could be a possibility. And you're right, I think this pandemic/lockdown has made so many people SERIOUSLY re-evaluate their lives!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-23220925619818590132021-10-31T08:22:38.526+00:002021-10-31T08:22:38.526+00:00I know exactly what it's like to have to live ...I know exactly what it's like to have to live with someone you hate. I at least had a good job and the means to get away but he had me so beaten down that my energy was too drained to do anything about it - although I tried. It took him moving in with his skank for me to have him served divorce papers (at work, no less). Her position is different. She is a bag of nerves and yes I don't think she'll do anything about it, but I can only be here for her. She said the past week they haven't spoken one word to each other - that in itself is also very wearing on the nerves! And I see your pictures of you guys on the beach and yet we're expecting snow next week. Different worlds eh!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-73371714841546146042021-10-31T08:17:19.643+00:002021-10-31T08:17:19.643+00:00Oh they come in all prices don't they, even if...Oh they come in all prices don't they, even if I don't need anything too fancy (but you're right, they ARE heavy)! The longest outage we had recently was caused by a storm and lasted 24 hours three days before my son's wedding in July when both my freezers were filled with food for 10 people for 10 days! To be honest I can keep mysef warm anyway (you bundle up and go out for a walk) and I can get through it but what really brought it home to me this year is, yet again, Boris Johnson, oddly enough. Egomaniac Johnson is determined to start a trade war with the EU and Napoleon (Macron) is equally determined to stick one to him. And since most of Britain's trade has to transit France it gives them extraordinary power. AND, more importantly, France can easily control Britain's access to electricity and gas (there have already been rumblings) so I got to thinking who else could do the same to France in this mad, mad world we're living in? So new generator it is. That is if I can now afford to buy the petrol for it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-8252398266841958782021-10-31T08:07:30.870+00:002021-10-31T08:07:30.870+00:00I think if anyone will enjoy that book it will be ...I think if anyone will enjoy that book it will be you! Of course modern life being what it is it isn't possible for everyone to slow down, but she makes very good points about as animals we really are meant to "hibernate" in winter and shouldn't feel guilty for it! And yes my young DIY guy is really great. I told him I was sorry I keep "picking on him" but that's because he is so helpful so it really is his own - he just laughed!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-63709914972331973542021-10-31T07:20:51.349+00:002021-10-31T07:20:51.349+00:00Wintering.. sounds just up my street. Where was al...Wintering.. sounds just up my street. Where was all this guidance when I needed it 30 years ago? Was it out there and we were unaware or ignored it? Alternatively has everyone been slogging over the same arduous journey to enlightenment in the interim and it is only now that the wisdom is being disseminated?Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-19641283339646215402021-10-30T23:56:26.879+01:002021-10-30T23:56:26.879+01:00I think on the same line as Pixie, after all, most...I think on the same line as Pixie, after all, most accidents happen close to home. It's a possibility. You were/are very kind to listen to her, and yes, it does help. Also very kind to offer to drive them to the hospital. Regarding people slowing down, I think the pandemic/lock down helped a lot of people reevaluate their lives and question is/was it worth it. I know several who are perfectly content to work fewer hours and from home. I have Wintering in my TBR pile and you have inspired me to put that next in the line up. I just need to locate it as I have a rather large TBR pile. I love that you have someone in the DIY department that can give you advise and help locate needed items. It's like the old days when people actually provided a service, you know, like they cared. I'm not sure if I've commented before, but I do read your blog faithfully and really enjoy it, and no, I'm not a blogger but I'm glad people like you are. You and several other bloggers have saved me from spending too much $$ on reading material and I love the variety. Ranee (MN) USARaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282628072625246341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-91088080567889407612021-10-30T23:12:03.728+01:002021-10-30T23:12:03.728+01:00Can you imagine living with someone you hate for f...Can you imagine living with someone you hate for fifty years? My god. But yes- being seventy and suddenly alone would be difficult. Or, perhaps it wouldn't be as difficult as she thinks it might be. I think your advice was sound but I doubt she'll take it. She's deep into her rut, isn't she?<br />It does sound as if you have your winter projects all lined up. Funny how around here, our winter projects are a lot more focused on outside activities because it's too hot in summer to tackle them! Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-74488926602971957722021-10-30T22:35:29.880+01:002021-10-30T22:35:29.880+01:00Generators are expensive and heavy. We sell them....Generators are expensive and heavy. We sell them. We haven't had a power outage in years, so (finger crossed) I'm going to hold off on buying one.Dave Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429379083970699093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-40276673786524962192021-10-30T22:18:54.363+01:002021-10-30T22:18:54.363+01:00I'd enjoy that book, so will add to my ever gr...I'd enjoy that book, so will add to my ever growing list. It is sad about your neighbor but so kind if you to offer to step in and be driver. Your young man in the store is a gem. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-37957999698752059142021-10-30T22:13:40.273+01:002021-10-30T22:13:40.273+01:00Or go mushroom picking ...!Or go mushroom picking ...!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-78771469472035886122021-10-30T21:35:12.571+01:002021-10-30T21:35:12.571+01:00Perhaps your neighbor could just quietly trip her ...Perhaps your neighbor could just quietly trip her husband on the steps. Or there could be a kitchen accident of some sort. Kitchens and bathrooms are notoriously dangerous places:)Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.com