Let's All Confess to a Time When We Lost Our Cool

[Cottage Rose]

I love you, Gypsy Woman. Let's be friends again.

Please don't feel bad anymore - it has happened to us all.


It is my wish that everyone who participates in this tread:

(1) Welcome Gypsy Woman back to Avalonia
(2) Share a personal story of when you lost your cool


Here's my story:

Once when I resided in Corporate America, I tossed a beverage in a co-workers face and ruined her beautiful new silk blouse. The cat fight was over a promotion. After I was selected, she proceeded to spread vicious gossip suggesting a nefarious reason for the choice. I was suspended for two days after the incident. (Two day paid vacation. hehehe) Anyway, sorry about your blouse, Sharon.

Now, let's stay friendly and on topic.

Thanks,
Cottage Rose

(Sorry, this is late Gypsy Woman. I couldn't find the link to start a thread)

[crosby]

Welcome back Gypsy Woman........here's my story: at my previous job (as a partial hospital secretary), i was pulled in by my cfo and asked why i hadn't done the billing faster. i tried to explain that i had always done the billing the same way; she proceeded to tell me that i was full of s&^t and that if i didn't get the lead out, i was out. i then told her: "your arrogance isn't appropriate to your talents". she didn't like that and i was fired 4 days later. i stand by it. her arrogance wasn't and still isn't appropriate to her talents. she was fired not long after me. so, what goes around always come back around.
warmest regards, corson

[Scout]

Welcome back Gypsy Woman!

I am not one to lose my cool, especially in a professional setting, but there was a time when a very high profile client (who incidentally did not like to pay his bills), was verbally harassing me on the phone over payment. After taking his abuse for 20 minutes with the conversation going no where, I finally told him that it was not my responsibility to make sure he paid his bills on time, it was his, and I promptly hung up on him.

Sometimes you just reach a breaking point. In the end it is all just water under the bridge

Scout

[Icecold]

LOL. Good story Rose.

GW, I sent you a PM and as usual you are selectively uncommunicative.

Welcome back GW. I have mentioned that I like your new profile pic?



Here is a story from my childhood....

I used to have a three wheeler bike my gandfather made for me. He painted it up all royal blue. I really liked that bike.

My family had recently moved to a new suburb. I decided to go for a ride to the top of my street to see what was what.

I arrived at the top of the hill, got off my bike to look around, a good view from the top of the hill.

As I'm looking into the distance, three boys approach me. Well I thought, "ok time to make some new friends". :)

That didn't happen. The three boys surrounded me and began saying unfriendly things that I didn't like. Then they told me that they were going to take my bike, and proceed to do just that. Poor boys.

Well, they did not know what hit them. One down crying, one tangled up in a rose bush screaming for mum and you know, I was then a fast runner, but I could not catch the last guy. I jumped back on my bike and pedalled down the hill thinking, where did that come from?

Years later, two of those boys became police officers :)

I did tangle with one of them again years later with the same result....for him. :)

Cheers,

Ice

[Cottage Rose]

That didn't happen. The three boys surrounded me and began saying unfriendly things that I didn't like. Then they told me that they were going to take my bike, and proceed to do just that. Poor boys.

Well, they did not know what hit them. One down crying, one tangled up in a rose bush screaming for mum and you know, I was then a fast runner, but I could not catch the last guy. I jumped back on my bike and pedalled down the hill thinking, where did that come from?

Years later, two of those boys became police officers :)

I did tangle with one of them again years later with the same result....for him. :)

Cheers,

Ice

Hi Ice:

There is no way for me to adequately describe how much the energy and wisdom you bring to this forum has meant to me, my friend.

Rose

[Icecold]

Thanks Rose. :kiss:

You are a beautiful soul.

I love the people here.

Its more of a home to me than home. :)

Blessings,

Ice

[Buchanan561]

Welllllllll Looks like I am just.........little miss goodie two shoes. I have never lost my cool.

That's a little of a lie I suppose. I Do occasionally loose it with my 40 year old mentally challenged son. I just break down and go to my room and cry. I yell at him and then just seconds later the 'reading of him' sets in and I find myself in shame.

He cannot incorporate new things into his mind or memory banks. I have to give him instructions as to very minor rules of the house but....he cannot assimilate the information into his being and it just falls between the cracks.

He will look at me with tears in his eyes and say.....what did I do...what did I do over and over as he has no comprehension of what just transpired. His action and then my reaction and why.

He is 6'3 and 250 pounds. And the mind of perhaps a 5 year old. He was normal until puberty and then it just went. No one knows why. So he lives with me and I have to learn how to clean up after him without judgment. Thanks

and Gypsy Woman. You are human just like the rest of us. I usually do not post as I can make enemies that way. But in the end I always have to speak up and identify something when I see something that I feel is wrong.

I find no fault in you as I find no fault in any others who are on this forum. We are all living in the same ?nightmare? waiting to wake up and find it all gone. My best to you as you heal from all the noise around here. Emma

[Lord Sidious]

Thanks Rose. :kiss:

You are a beautiful soul.

I love the people here.

Its more of a home to me than home. :)

Blessings,

Ice

We have some absolute gems here, I would agree.

[jorr lundstrom]

Yeah, welcome again GW. If you want to read my PM:s to my friends, just give me a hint, so you dont have to sneak into

their mailboxes. It can be quite embaressing to get caught with that you know.

People in my country have an idea that Gypsies cant divide between mine and others belongings.

I too do like your new avatar, did you meet an angry cat or............. LOL

[Icecold]

Your story really touched me Emm.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts lady.

Blessings to you and your son.

I know these soul lessons will lift you both to a new level in your journey.

Kindness,

Ice

[Belle]

Wasn't sure if I should tell this one. But here goes.

I was never one to just get angry. I would "red out". It's like I'd reach a point in my anger that everything around me would disappear behind a wall of red. And then I'd let go with all the venom within, saying anything just to hurt. I have this thing about knowing people's weaknesses and in my anger I would shred them apart with my words.

I was eighteen and still living at home and an argument with my parents started (oh yeah, like that's never happened to anyone else). Well, I did my thing and went after my Dad, and he just stood there not saying a word...no reaction whatsoever. So I said ever more hurtful things, just trying to get a rise out of him, until there was nothing left. My Mom was near tears just saying his name. He looked at her and said, "She needed to get that out. I'll never let her know how much she hurt me."

He loved me enough to give me what I needed at the time with no concern for himself. I couldn't take the words back. I couldn't make up for the hurt I caused him. I wish he was still alive so I could tell him how much that changed my life.

Every time I start losing it, I think of my Dad, take a step back and breathe. I never want to cause that kind of hurt again.

Okay, now someone tell a funny one. Please.

[Cottage Rose]

I was never one to just get angry. I would "red out". It's like I'd reach a point in my anger that everything around me would disappear behind a wall of red. And then I'd let go with all the venom within, saying anything just to hurt. I have this thing about knowing people's weaknesses and in my anger I would shred them apart with my words.



Dear Belle:

I have let the venom fly many a time. Once that point is reached......

I don't recall ever encountering a situation like the one you had with your dad. Turned the other cheek, did he? That would provide a memorable lesson.

Thank you so much for revealing that story.

Cottage Rose

[Belle]

I just came back to edit my post (okay, I admit it, I wanted to delete it), and I want to thank you for your response. That was the last time I ever got that angry and have mellowed out more and more as I have aged, gracefully I might add.

I wanted to share that as I was typing that I kept getting shivers where my whole body would shake; never had that happen before. It kept up until I finally posted. I think it was something I had to say. Sorry if it brought everyone down. I keep trying to think of something funny, but I got nothing.

[Ol' Roy]

Good Evening Cottage Rose,

One little story. I used to work in auto manufacturing. I was in quality control. One time, we were inspecting cars, and a group leader from another area came into our area and tried to start bossing us around. Also getting in our way. I told him to get out of our area. He puffed up and turned red and told me he was going to take me to HR. He had little-big man sydrome. I stood my ground though. My own group leader stood up for me. He told him not to be in our area. My GL laughed about it afterward! HoHo

By the way, I've been meaning to tell you, what a lovely cottage you have. Ah! To Be in NATURE!

You are a beautiful person, both inside and out. Just wanted you to know. I always like reading your posts.

Take care,
Ol'Roy

[Icecold]

I just came back to edit my post (okay, I admit it, I wanted to delete it), and I want to thank you for your response. That was the last time I ever got that angry and have mellowed out more and more as I have aged, gracefully I might add.

I wanted to share that as I was typing that I kept getting shivers where my whole body would shake; never had that happen before. It kept up until I finally posted. I think it was something I had to say. Sorry if it brought everyone down. I keep trying to think of something funny, but I got nothing.

Belle, those shivers were you connecting to the source.

Your angels were embracing you and telling you that they love you.

Beautiful.

Blessings,

Ice

[Cottage Rose]

Good Evening Cottage Rose,

One little story. I used to work in auto manufacturing. I was in quality control. One time, we were inspecting cars, and a group leader from another area came into our area and tried to start bossing us around. Also getting in our way. I told him to get out of our area. He puffed up and turned red and told me he was going to take me to HR. He had little-big man sydrome. I stood my ground though. My own group leader stood up for me. He told him not to be in our area. My GL laughed about it afterward! HoHo

By the way, I've been meaning to tell you, what a lovely cottage you have. Ah! To Be in NATURE!

You are a beautiful person, both inside and out. Just wanted you to know. I always like reading your posts.

Take care,
Ol'Roy

Thank you so much, Ol'Roy. :kiss: Yes, I have noticed the syndrome you speak of many times. Great story!

[Dennis Leahy]

OK, per Cottage Rose:
(1) Welcome Gypsy Woman back to Avalonia
(2) Share a personal story of when you lost your cool

I just could not wrap my brain around the Heather thread, and didn't follow along, so I don't really know what transpired there that caused the friction - nor do I want to dredge any of it up. Gypsy Woman: bright, articulate, passionate, funny, and a compatriot against the nefarious Controllers of the World. I'd feel confident standing next to you in battle. In my book, you were never really gone, but what the hell, welcome back!

I've probably literally posted 10,000 posts in various forums over the past years. The vast, vast majority of people I've met and interacted with online have been really great, and just a few were not-so-great. I have kept my cool with a number of goons, trolls, jerks, bullies, and a a few psychos. But the other day, right here, I popped my cork, lost my cool, and blasted someone who was acting like a bully and an 'agent'. So, even people known for keeping their cool and for peacemaking can and do lose their cool.

Dennis

[Mystique]

Welcome back GW, thought I would say "glad you are back!"

My youngest daughter is a verrry emotional and intense person - and it took her many years to work it out to get a hold of the reigns on her anger. Once, I was late picking her up from work - again, and when she got in the car she "let it fly." I tried the calm role modeling, keeping the tone down...but...she was getting nasty and ugly. I pulled over the car and told her to "GET OUT!" She was getting out, but looked like she was going to take a swing at me and we started slapping at each others' hands. As she got out she made a quick gesture and I threw my plastic water bottle at her. She slammed the door and I drove off. I was sooo p****d that I drove home. I left her on the hiway four miles from home. A police officer stopped by but she had a ride (she had called her friend to pick her up). Even though I felt I should feel guilty, I mean a cop did have to stop to check on her, she was so nasty I just didn't. Ok, a little...but not much. Later when I calmed down I felt ashamed, but she thought it was funny.

(I started off with a different story - but it was one where I didn't lose it - so I changed it.)

[Atticus]

Can't tell you any never done it:rolleyes:

[Cottage Rose]

OK, per Cottage Rose:
(1) Welcome Gypsy Woman back to Avalonia
(2) Share a personal story of when you lost your cool

I popped my cork, lost my cool, and blasted someone who was acting like a bully and an 'agent'. So, even people known for keeping their cool and for peacemaking can and do lose their cool.

Dennis

Yes, we certainly all know that is true.

Gypsy Woman, don't be so sad. Bring back your happy Avatar. We all miss it.

Thanks, Dennis!

[Cottage Rose]

Can't tell you any never done it:rolleyes:

hehehehehe :rapture: Hi Atticus! Come on, tell us one.

[Voda]

this is the 'machine'...
if you don't smile... i predict someone will start an avatar thread for you... ;)

V

[Cottage Rose]

Welcome back GW, I haven't posted much but thought I would say "glad you are back!" I do have a story. My husband - at the time - could be a real jerk sometimes and go on a rant that would go on waaaaay too long. One day he was on a good one, and I calmly said "Pull over". He didn't, so I firmly, but calmly, told him "PULL OVER!" When he did, I got out of the car (this was on a freeway in Portland, OR) and walked up the off ramp where he couldn't follow. I went into a restaurant and ordered lunch. It took him half an hour to find me, but by the time he did he was just as quiet and nice as could be...and he ordered a sandwich.

Hi Mystique:

I have been in a similar situation. Separated in two vehicles on a long trip. The other vehicle was an RV with my dog and belongings in it, too.

Thanks for sharing your story. I had forgotten all about that.

Cottage Rose

[An Cailleach]

Sorry ... completely unrelated question :eek:

[Cottage Rose]

Hey Dennis

this is not post-related, it's about your profile shown right beside your post.. how come yours says 'soul man' instead of 'Avalon Member'. Just curious!

Hi Elva ........ I never noticed that, but it is highly strange.

[An Cailleach]

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[Cottage Rose]

Hey Dennis

this is not post-related, it's about your profile shown right beside your post.. how come yours says 'soul man' instead of 'Avalon Member'. Just curious!

Hi Elva ........ I never noticed that, but it is highly strange.

Hi Rose

What's even stranger is that a couple of weeks ago, a member's flag disappeared (it was the EU flag) and in it's place was the word 'vatican'. I posted a similar message to the member in question and when i went back up to look at the profile again, it had changed back to the flag. The word 'vatican' was justified to the right, rather than the left like location, age, etc.

Very strange. That's why I posted the message to D, which I should have pm'd, then did and I should have pm'd this too LOL. Dang, I'll have to go back and edit like the last post.

WELCOME BACK GYPSY WOMAN, BTW!!!!!!!!!

Much love

Elva

Don't delete it Elva. Now, I know to look for these things.

[Sowelu]

welcome back gypsy, didn't know you had left ^-^'

My story?
I grew up in a house full of people loosing their cool all the time so that part doesn't really exist in me.
I do have my daily grumbles about people who irritate me but it's mostly ramblings to myself (like a grumpy old person lol)
"those damned kids..." etc.

I guess you can say I've "lost my cool" on here a few times.. i never got down to the insulting or abusive thing but I have
participated in silly arguments with people having superiority issues...
My weakness in this is that i have a strong instinctual drive for equality in all things.

I suppose this has to do with how non-equal my own upbringing was for me at home.
I just WANT ppl to get along, respect each other
and accept the fact that different people will always have different opinions
(i realize the irony in that last one because i suppose "wanting to be right all the time" counts as an opinion in some)

I asked Northernboy not to talk to me anymore because he was
talking bad about all people who believe or follow the charles material.
Making it sound like we were all just gullible easily mislead individuals..
(a legit reason to loose my cool imo)

It's hard because so many people from so many different walks of life will read whatever is said and interpret it the way they were taught to..
Kinda like we're all speaking our own languages at times. Sometimes its just somebody having a bad day ya know?

I'm not sure what drove you away but i think you belong here :):wink:

[DianeKJ]

I will tell my most humiliating moment. It makes my husband laugh, but it really mortifies me to this day.... sigh

So I was pregnant with my twin sons, largely pregnant I might add. I was racing out the door to my doctor's appointment and grabbed a couple snacks out of the fridge on my way out. A soda and a granola bar. I know, not very healthy and I felt horrid that I still had a daily dose of soda/caffeine. It was my one lame indulgence.

I was loading up outside my house and set the snacks on the roof of the car. My next-door neighbor comes jogging by and starts chatting me up. She is was a lovely woman, in excellent shape and a devout baptist. We make a bit of small talk and I notice her eyeing my snacks on top of my car, I feel even more embarrassed about my caffeine addiction, hoping she doesn't call me out on it. She doesn't say anything about it, but decides to take this opportunity to ask me if I would like to come to church with her some weekend. I simply tell her I will think about it (not). She then jogs off on her merry way with a very strange look on her face.

As I finally get into my car to drive away, I realize that I don't have a soda in my hand, I have a freaking Beer! I accidentally had grabbed one of my hubby's beer out of the fridge! No wonder she was trying to get me into her church!

Namaste,
Di

[Cottage Rose]

welcome back gypsy, didn't know you had left ^-^'

My story?
I grew up in a house full of people loosing their cool all the time so that part doesn't really exist in me.
I do have my daily grumbles about people who irritate me but it's mostly ramblings to myself (like a grumpy old person lol)
"those damned kids..." etc.

I guess you can say I've "lost my cool" on here a few times.. i never got down to the insulting or abusive thing but I have
participated in silly arguments with people having superiority issues...
My weakness in this is that i have a strong instinctual drive for equality in all things.

I suppose this has to do with how non-equal my own upbringing was for me at home.
I just WANT ppl to get along, respect each other
and accept the fact that different people will always have different opinions
(i realize the irony in that last one because i suppose "wanting to be right all the time" counts as an opinion in some)

I asked Northernboy not to talk to me anymore because he was
talking bad about all people who believe or follow the charles material.
Making it sound like we were all just gullible easily mislead individuals..
(a legit reason to loose my cool imo)

It's hard because so many people from so many different walks of life will read whatever is said and interpret it the way they were taught to..
Kinda like we're all speaking our own languages at times. Sometimes its just somebody having a bad day ya know?

I'm not sure what drove you away but i think you belong here :):wink:

Sowelu:

There is a lot of beautiful wisdom in what you say. I am glad to know your background. It is good to get to know each other better. Then we realize the words are spoken by a real person with real feelings and we won't have so many misunderstandings. Thank you so much for posting.

Cottage Rose

[Cottage Rose]

As I finally get into my car to drive away, I realize that I don't have a soda in my hand, I have a freaking Beer! I accidentally had grabbed one of my hubby's beer out of the fridge! No wonder she was trying to get me into her church!

Namaste,
Di

That's hilarious. :bounce: It is good to get to know you, Diane.

[Buchanan561]

I just came back to edit my post (okay, I admit it, I wanted to delete it), and I want to thank you for your response. That was the last time I ever got that angry and have mellowed out more and more as I have aged, gracefully I might add.

I wanted to share that as I was typing that I kept getting shivers where my whole body would shake; never had that happen before. It kept up until I finally posted. I think it was something I had to say. Sorry if it brought everyone down. I keep trying to think of something funny, but I got nothing.

But Belle, Isn't it wonderful that you can share something so private and so personal that for some reason you have remembered as shame? Is it not wonderful that today you can rid yourself of that little secret burden that you have carried that was tagged as shame?

And isn't it wonderful also to now read the words here that tell you that there was no shame at all in that experience. That it was actually a great moment of great growth which followed with a greater understanding of your father.

Everything that happens to you or with you happens for a reason and it is all for your spiritual growth. And now that sharing with us is contributing to our growth. Your story tells us that our stories are not the only ones filled with pain. So with you opening up allows us to be able to wash away some guilt that we may have carried for years. When you post, speak from your heart and others will automatically see and know where you are coming from. They have been there too.

We have all Been there! Done that!

Thank you for sharing.

[Dennis Leahy]

...Hey Dennis

this is not post-related, it's about your profile shown right beside your post.. how come yours says 'soul man' instead of 'Avalon Member'. Just curious!
Hi Elva, nothing mysterious, just goofin' with settings.

Hey, where's Gypsy Woman? You mean we haven't gotten to her yet? :~) Well, I noticed at least one story that was a different way to lose your cool (I was thinking hothead), and if I have to, I'll post a funny "loss of cool" story to extract a smile from Gypsy. Gypsy, hurry back before I lose my dignity!

Dennis

[ViralSpiral]

Gypsy Woman: bright, articulate, passionate, funny, and a compatriot against the nefarious Controllers of the World. I'd feel confident standing next to you in battle. In my book, you were never really gone, but what the hell, welcome back!

Dennis

DITTO!


Can't tell you any never done it:rolleyes:



http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/winks/mini-wink-glasses.gif


Whilst waiting for a parking space in busy shopping centre, I was distracted... talking on the phone. In the few seconds of the car pulling out, another pulled in - knowing full well that I was waiting for that space.
I jumped out and screamed at the woman, who (much like the winking gif above) said: so sad, too bad. I threatened to scratch her car with my keys. She told me her father was a general in the police. I told her to phone him and bring his army.
She truly must have been the devil incarnate. She calmly got out the car, locked the door and went...... shopping! I stood there flabbergasted. I wanted to let all the air out of her tyres but had another idea. I went to the card shop in the centre and bought a bumper sticker. It was a family store - so nothing too outlandish there - so I settled for " Beware of the Dog". I returned and dilligently stuck it right in her driving view. I didnt just stick it, I rubbed it in with my nail, so that it wouldnt be easy to get off. Lunch hour now over, I was not able to see her reaction.....



hello Gypsey Woman http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/OSOKILL/Smileys/hug.gif

and thanks for the thread Cottage Rose!

[Buchanan561]

Post removed by direction of the moderators.

[modwiz]

Big News


Re: rally the troupe... PLEASE PAY IT FORWARD Rad
S h i t just hit the fan in NZ:

Ross the mod? His sis is there, he is looking for her.

My friend (yup he is my friend, no worries mate) "perfectresonance" is there in NZ and he and his beautiful family are A-OK, they are situated 200m N of epicenter, and he is helping Ross (mod) track his sis down.

Meanwhile?

Cottage Rose is in charge of a thread which I have asked to be CHANGED in nature... it is about THIS, obviously, not me...

Help in any way you can to CONSOLIDATE all our energy and FOCUS it in that ONE area, not all over Avalon: ONE SPOT.

We are awesome. Together. Got that?

AWESOME.

(pay it forward to EVERYONE on your list, just copy and paste to save time or don't even bother!! Just FORWARD as is, no time to check typos on my end, lol.)

"Joyce please tell Rosie I am busier than a one armed paper hanger> Rosie: this thread needs to change STAT if you are there: Ross's sister (mod) is there... "perfectresonance" my friend is there... his 2 boys and wife, etc. EDIT: update: Perfectresonance et al are PERFECTLY FINE, he is assisting Ross.
PUT THIS IN EVERYONE'S BOX, rally our troupe: let's send everything we have over there to these people, our brothers and sisters who need us right this second:

You guys can do the rest I know you can: PAY IT FORWARD...

Thank you, you can do this, I trust you to DO THIS.

XXX

Gypsy"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfcWraeZvcw&feature=player_embedded

[Realeyes]

Rosie: this thread needs to change STAT if you are there: Ross's sister (mod) is there... "perfectresonance" my friend is there... his 2 boys and wife, etc.

PUT THIS IN EVERYONE'S BOX, rally the troups: let's send everything we have over there and to these people, our brothers and sisters need us right this second:
You guys can do the rest I know you can: PAY IT FORWARD...

Thank you, you can do this, I trust you to DO THIS.

XXX

Gypsy"


emma

Thanks for posting this - I too recieved the email - but don't have the technology skills at present to know how to pass this on. Thank you. I will do some focus on NZ.

[Gypsy Woman]

Rosie: this thread needs to change STAT if you are there: Ross's sister (mod) is there... "perfectresonance" my friend is there... his 2 boys and wife, etc.

PUT THIS IN EVERYONE'S BOX, rally the troups: let's send everything we have over there and to these people, our brothers and sisters need us right this second:
You guys can do the rest I know you can: PAY IT FORWARD...

Thank you, you can do this, I trust you to DO THIS.

XXX

Gypsy"


emma

Thanks for posting this - I too recieved the email - but don't have the technology skills at present to know how to pass this on. Thank you. I will do some focus on NZ.

I am technologically impaired to the MAX... all I did was open the email I sent myself (did not know any other way to accomplish this), scrolled down to "forward", clicked on that. Let it be for a sec.

Opened another page to my profile (right click on "profile" or your homepage). Opened my whole list of friends (very short list... LOL) and then opened a 3rd page, right click again on "Notifications" up on the top there, then opened my "inbox" again.

So now you have:
1: email open, empty BCC box

2: open "friend" list

3: open IN BOX

Now? In the BCC box? Begin typing your "friends", like for instance begin typing "Modwiz" and a little pop up will appear, just click on the CORRECT name you're typing, it will AUTOMATICALLY stick it in the BCC box, and just keep going on down the list...

I never delete my inbox until it's full, so USE YOUR INBOX too, and your SENT box, if you HAVE deleted IN mail to save space (new members don't get much storage space, like 100 emails or something), use your "SENT" to search for more contacts. Not just your "friend" list.

Keep going that way until you have all your contacts, friends etc, pasted into that BCC box and then hit "send" and it goes through the great blue beyond instantly reaching all those people.

Ain't technology a wonderful thing?

Must admit it though, for the first little while? I done it the hard way... friend by friend.

Gypsy is a slow learner but she gets up to speed really fast.

*By the way? If I were to confess all the times I have lost it (you have all been privy to the times here, but people, I've only been here a short while) just imagine how long this post would be.

Fuhhgeddaboud it is the message I bring...

We've moved on kids.

REAL WORK to do here right now. People are trapped in buildings, freaked out to the max. They are Hurt and Dying. People in NZ need our help at this moment and what can we DO eh? I was feeling a bit overwhelmed watching that video that Mod posted.

FOCUS your energy on them.

Send whatever you have their way.

You people are the BEST WE HAVE.

Do you understand?

This is THE REAL WORK.

All my love to ALL, everywhere, and most especially directed at this moment to Ross's sis and everyone who needs to be found fast, and assisted.

XXX da Gypsy

[perfectresonance]

By the way, I am happy to report I am 200 mi/ 300 km north of the epicentre, not 200 m :)

I have been keeping an info thread going here (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?14768-M-6.3-South-Island-of-New-Zealand&p=150631#post150631).

Those evil corporations we are so fond of hating (Telecoms, airlines), have found their hearts. Free calling from 280 pay phones to anywhere in the world in Christchurch so visitors to Christchurch especially can phone home and reassure loved ones. Also, NZ$50 flights (About US$30) one way TO or FROM Chch from now until Friday to get family out and help in. Extra flights and a Boeing 400 are laid on to shuttle.

Why does it take a disaster before we forget our differences and pull together as a single human family?

AVALON! Do you HEAR me?

When your wife, daughter, son, husband or friend is lying under the rubble, in the dark, in shock and fear - how much do you think all our petty squabbles, snide remarks and point scoring counts for then?

Go hug a loved one and tell them you love them.

http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/20119/mm620.jpg

[Buchanan561]

Rosie: this thread needs to change STAT if you are there: Ross's sister (mod) is there... "perfectresonance" my friend is there... his 2 boys and wife, etc.

PUT THIS IN EVERYONE'S BOX, rally the troups: let's send everything we have over there and to these people, our brothers and sisters need us right this second:
You guys can do the rest I know you can: PAY IT FORWARD...


Thank you, you can do this, I trust you to DO THIS.

XXX

Gypsy"


emma

Thanks for posting this - I too recieved the email - but don't have the technology skills at present to know how to pass this on. Thank you. I will do some focus on NZ.

I am technologically impaired to the MAX... all I did was open the email I sent myself (did not know any other way to accomplish this), scrolled down to "forward", clicked on that. Let it be for a sec.

Opened another page to my profile (right click on "profile" or your homepage). Opened my whole list of friends (very short list... LOL) and then opened a 3rd page, right click again on "Notifications" up on the top there, then opened my "inbox" again.

So now you have:
1: email open, empty BCC box

2: open "friend" list

3: open IN BOX

Now? In the BCC box? Begin typing your "friends", like for instance begin typing "Modwiz" and a little pop up will appear, just click on the CORRECT name you're typing, it will AUTOMATICALLY stick it in the BCC box, and just keep going on down the list...

I never delete my inbox until it's full, so USE YOUR INBOX too, and your SENT box, if you HAVE deleted IN mail to save space (new members don't get much storage space, like 100 emails or something), use your "SENT" to search for more contacts. Not just your "friend" list.

Keep going that way until you have all your contacts, friends etc, pasted into that BCC box and then hit "send" and it goes through the great blue beyond instantly reaching all those people.

Ain't technology a wonderful thing?

Must admit it though, for the first little while? I done it the hard way... friend by friend.

Gypsy is a slow learner but she gets up to speed really fast.

*By the way? If I were to confess all the times I have lost it (you have all been privy to the times here, but people, I've only been here a short while) just imagine how long this post would be.

Fuhhgeddaboud it is the message I bring...

We've moved on kids.

REAL WORK to do here right now. People are trapped in buildings, freaked out to the max. They are Hurt and Dying. People in NZ need our help at this moment and what can we DO eh? I was feeling a bit overwhelmed watching that video that Mod posted.

FOCUS your energy on them.

Send whatever you have their way.

You people are the BEST WE HAVE.

Do you understand?

This is THE REAL WORK.

All my love to ALL, everywhere, and most especially directed at this moment to Ross's sis and everyone who needs to be found fast, and assisted.

XXX da Gypsy



Thanks. I do not know how either. And usually do not post as this type of incident really bothers me. I do not know how to transfer information.

I did the best I could knowing that someone was depending on me doing so and believing it was urgent. This person was worried about many others whom she did not know if they were safe or not. Too bad rules are more important than lives. We live and learn do we not.

I deleted my entire message. Have done that before it seems. Emma

[jozam]

I have lost my cool loads, the last time was with my ex husbands wife (she was his mistress when we were married) anyhow everytime i had to call him about our 3 sons she would be in the back ground saying things this had gone on for years, but on one occasion i had enough, when he came to pick up my youngest son she was in the truck, i told her to get out and lets go!! told her she could even take the first shot, my son was rubbing his hands with glee.... She looked terrified and just shook her head, shes not a small woman by any means she probably would have given me a run for my money...anway so far shes kept her trap shut...;)

[red_rose]

Oh my god, the last image of the video footage on Modwiz's post....heartbreaking.

Lets send some healing to NZ.

[Gypsy Woman]

By the way, I am happy to report I am 200 mi/ 300 km north of the epicentre, not 200 m :)

I have been keeping an info thread going here (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?14768-M-6.3-South-Island-of-New-Zealand&p=150631#post150631).

Those evil corporations we are so fond of hating (Telecoms, airlines), have found their hearts. Free calling from 280 pay phones to anywhere in the world in Christchurch so visitors to Christchurch especially can phone home and reassure loved ones. Also, NZ$50 flights (About US$30) one way TO or FROM Chch from now until Friday to get family out and help in. Extra flights and a Boeing 400 are laid on to shuttle.

Why does it take a disaster before we forget our differences and pull together as a single human family?

AVALON! Do you HEAR me?

When your wife, daughter, son, husband or friend is lying under the rubble, in the dark, in shock and fear - how much do you think all our petty squabbles, snide remarks and point scoring counts for then?

Go hug a loved one and tell them you love them.

http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/20119/mm620.jpg

Yes, I agree, go hug someone you love. If no one is around, wrap your arms around yourself.

My own boy is getting up for school in less than an hour. It's his birthday today, so extra hugs and kisses for him.

I hear you loud and clear.

"200m" was my quick shorthand for miles, not checking for typos to get Ross's info to my buds ASAP (I check spelling in posts, or do my best, ummm not that careful in the PM I sent last night. "Note to self: the devil is in the details".)

Am so glad to know that you and your family are that far from the epicenter in Christchurch. Any news yet on Ross's sister? Has he touched base with her?

[sleepydumpling]

A while back i lost my cool at work, I was just starting to make a job when a lad who had just been made team leader came over
and started taking the pee , which i laughed at .
It carried on for a while then he started swearing and getting a bit nasty, normally i would just laugh and walk away
but this time i seen red and i went for him. i grabbed him by his shirt and it was in my mind to headbutt him but stopped myself and instead
threw him backwards . He got up and we both started pushing each other but calmed down shortly afterwards, I felt a bit of an idiot for losing my temper
but was pleased i never hit him.
that was quite a while ago and i am a lot calmer now. A case of egos getting out of control

[Gardener]

I just came back to edit my post (okay, I admit it, I wanted to delete it), and I want to thank you for your response. That was the last time I ever got that angry and have mellowed out more and more as I have aged, gracefully I might add.

I wanted to share that as I was typing that I kept getting shivers where my whole body would shake; never had that happen before. It kept up until I finally posted. I think it was something I had to say. Sorry if it brought everyone down. I keep trying to think of something funny, but I got nothing.

Smiling and thinking healing takes many forms.
Heartfelt, ty Belle

[buffski]

Think I got here too late to tell me story of a machine to the 'machine', to make Gypsy smile.
Was a good moment of losing it :)
Minds and Hearts in Christchurch
and hugs all round....

oi, come here cat!! x

[Cottage Rose]

http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/winks/mini-wink-glasses.gif


Whilst waiting for a parking space in busy shopping centre, I was distracted... talking on the phone. In the few seconds of the car pulling out, another pulled in - knowing full well that I was waiting for that space.
I jumped out and screamed at the woman, who (much like the winking gif above) said: so sad, too bad. I threatened to scratch her car with my keys. She told me her father was a general in the police. I told her to phone him and bring his army.
She truly must have been the devil incarnate. She calmly got out the car, locked the door and went...... shopping! I stood there flabbergasted. I wanted to let all the air out of her tyres but had another idea. I went to the card shop in the centre and bought a bumper sticker. It was a family store - so nothing too outlandish there - so I settled for " Beware of the Dog". I returned and dilligently stuck it right in her driving view. I didnt just stick it, I rubbed it in with my nail, so that it wouldnt be easy to get off. Lunch hour now over, I was not able to see her reaction.....



hello Gypsey Woman http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/OSOKILL/Smileys/hug.gif

and thanks for the thread Cottage Rose!

That's a great one, ViralSpiral!! I am still laughing.

We have all certainly experienced that frustration and done nothing about it. I bet she never forgets scraping your bumper sticker off off her window when taking someone's parking space now!

Cottage Rose

[Cottage Rose]

da Gypsy!!

Hello Gypsy friend!

I am so happy you showed up at your thread here. :hat:

Your tips for notifications are appreciated. I was made aware of the NZ situation yesterday and my heart is with those there. Do you have specific ideas for providing assistance?

Cottage Rose

[Cottage Rose]

By the way, I am happy to report I am 200 mi/ 300 km north of the epicentre, not 200 m :)

Go hug a loved one and tell them you love them.

http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/20119/mm620.jpg

Thank you for posting here Perfect Resonance. :hug:

I have been worried about you since receiving Gypsy's message.

Cottage Rose

[Cottage Rose]

I have lost my cool loads, the last time was with my ex husbands wife (she was his mistress when we were married) anyhow everytime i had to call him about our 3 sons she would be in the back ground saying things this had gone on for years, but on one occasion i had enough, when he came to pick up my youngest son she was in the truck, i told her to get out and lets go!! told her she could even take the first shot, my son was rubbing his hands with glee.... She looked terrified and just shook her head, shes not a small woman by any means she probably would have given me a run for my money...anway so far shes kept her trap shut...;)

Hi Jozam:

Ouch! Ex-husband's mistress while he was married to you. ergh.. That is one way to handle it. hehe I am happy to be getting to know you!

Cottage Rose

[Cottage Rose]

A while back i lost my cool at work, I was just starting to make a job when a lad who had just been made team leader came over
and started taking the pee , which i laughed at .
It carried on for a while then he started swearing and getting a bit nasty, normally i would just laugh and walk away
but this time i seen red and i went for him. i grabbed him by his shirt and it was in my mind to headbutt him but stopped myself and instead
threw him backwards . He got up and we both started pushing each other but calmed down shortly afterwards, I felt a bit of an idiot for losing my temper
but was pleased i never hit him.
that was quite a while ago and i am a lot calmer now. A case of egos getting out of control

Hi sleepydumpling: :fish:

A little drama at work sometimes breaks the monotony and clears the air of surpressed anger and hurt feelings. Sounds like a necessary catharsis to me. I enjoyed your story.

Cottage Rose

[buffski]

Oh hell, I'm gonna tell it anywhoo! This one's for Gypsy Woman, Cottage Rose and the rest of yous


It was back in 1990-something when I was living in a pretty rough part of old Londinium. The place is called South Bermondsey, a place where a march for equality in housing for all ethnicities would be met by streets after streets of houses and flats draped with Union Jack flags and thronged by angry, spitting, National Front families hurling abuse at the march. I had just had my tattoo done by a man called Bix, whose only designs on the walls of his parlour were of bulldogs and flags and images of hate. I presented him with my penguin picture and good fun was had all round. You see, I really like being among people who hold the polar-opposite beliefs to myself :) It's a very cheap way to travel!!!

As I left the parlour, luxuriating in the discomfort and pride of having branded myself, I walked down the high-street to the nearest cashpoint to withdraw money for my rent. It was there, as I was taking out my cashcard that it happened. I heard a frail, but angry, thick eastend voice shout out 'Oi, you just put your hand in my bag. You were trying to steal my money'. I instantly turned round, ready to the rescue and to help a poor old woman. I was invincible. But to my horror this little old lady was shouting at 'me'!

I was stunned. I stuttered 'Excuse me? What?' with a bemused but sweet smile on my face. 'Yes, you did. You THIEF', she croned. And it was then that the 'locals', those Bermondsey people began to gather round. Like a scene from a zombie film they slowly and menacingly edged nearer. I could see their foreheads enlarge and the blood in their necks begin to bulge as their nostrils began to flare.

'No, you are mistaken, I did not...'

'You thieving little bastard'

'Get hold of her!' and as they made to move I found the most eloquent phrase that to this day I am proud of. I turned to the mob and looked at the old lady and with a flourish of aplomb I calmly said,

'**** OFF'

and with that the crowd parted and I walked home, proud, valiant and one of the mob.

:)

[Cottage Rose]

Oh hell, I'm gonna tell it anywhoo! This one's for Gypsy Woman, Cottage Rose and the rest of yous.....

....and with that the crowd parted and I walked home, proud, valiant and one of the mob.

:)

Wow, my brave buffski. Well done! Felt like a film noir scene and I had the urge to bite my fingernails.

Thank you for the entertainment!

Cottage Rose

[Dennis Leahy]

Gypsy, thanks for thinking of others. Especially, thanks for thinking of others first.

My friend and his family in Christchurch said that unlike the 7.1 a short while ago, this supposedly smaller one (6.3?) knocked everything off the walls and shelves and broke everything that could be broken. He said folks were on lunch break, and he felt that put more people at risk of injury and death.

Dennis

[Gypsy Woman]

da Gypsy!!

Hello Gypsy friend!

I am so happy you showed up at your thread here. :hat:

Your tips for notifications are appreciated. I was made aware of the NZ situation yesterday and my heart is with those there. Do you have specific ideas for providing assistance?

Cottage Rose

My only tip for those in country: don't impede the professionals doing the job they're highly trained to do. You only add confusion, and it's dangerous work. You may become part of their work if you ignore them thereby making their jobs even more difficult than they already are.

If not specifically asked for assistance? You're probably not needed at ground zero. I know someone with a heck of a ground crew in Haiti who went in, early goings, a person who always gets the job done in places where there's chaos, no cohesion, and where people are not receiving the help they so desperately need and they die needlessly waiting for the basics to arrive but never do, like water, food, shelter, medicine, etc.

However that said? Christchurch is not located in the 2nd poorest nation on earth, and New Zealand probably has a brilliant bunch of people there doing exactly what needs to be done.

"Stay out of the way" is my only idea.

[Gypsy Woman]

Gypsy, thanks for thinking of others. Especially, thanks for thinking of others first.

My friend and his family in Christchurch said that unlike the 7.1 a short while ago, this supposedly smaller one (6.3?) knocked everything off the walls and shelves and broke everything that could be broken. He said folks were on lunch break, and he felt that put more people at risk of injury and death.

Dennis

Dennis, please keep the updates coming via your friend. You have access to information from ground zero, which I'd like to hear from you and your friend, in addition to the bits and bites the PTB broadcast via CNN...

It takes a village, not just to raise up a child, but to raise up a community.

Thanks Dennis.

EDIT update:

Our mod Ross the Roos was on his way to the airport to meet his sis in Christchurch when the earthquake occured and had to turn around and drive back home when they cancelled his flight: How odd was that coincidence?

I've heard from Ross today, who has had no word yet from his sister, but he tells me he doesn't feel too worried, and I'm glad he isn't stressing out too much.

Please Avalon: send Ross and his sis everything you have.

[Gypsy Woman]

Oh hell, I'm gonna tell it anywhoo! This one's for Gypsy Woman, Cottage Rose and the rest of yous


It was back in 1990-something when I was living in a pretty rough part of old Londinium. The place is called South Bermondsey, a place where a march for equality in housing for all ethnicities would be met by streets after streets of houses and flats draped with Union Jack flags and thronged by angry, spitting, National Front families hurling abuse at the march. I had just had my tattoo done by a man called Bix, whose only designs on the walls of his parlour were of bulldogs and flags and images of hate. I presented him with my penguin picture and good fun was had all round. You see, I really like being among people who hold the polar-opposite beliefs to myself :) It's a very cheap way to travel!!!

As I left the parlour, luxuriating in the discomfort and pride of having branded myself, I walked down the high-street to the nearest cashpoint to withdraw money for my rent. It was there, as I was taking out my cashcard that it happened. I heard a frail, but angry, thick eastend voice shout out 'Oi, you just put your hand in my bag. You were trying to steal my money'. I instantly turned round, ready to the rescue and to help a poor old woman. I was invincible. But to my horror this little old lady was shouting at 'me'!

I was stunned. I stuttered 'Excuse me? What?' with a bemused but sweet smile on my face. 'Yes, you did. You THIEF', she croned. And it was then that the 'locals', those Bermondsey people began to gather round. Like a scene from a zombie film they slowly and menacingly edged nearer. I could see their foreheads enlarge and the blood in their necks begin to bulge as their nostrils began to flare.

'No, you are mistaken, I did not...'

'You thieving little bastard'

'Get hold of her!' and as they made to move I found the most eloquent phrase that to this day I am proud of. I turned to the mob and looked at the old lady and with a flourish of aplomb I calmly said,

'**** OFF'

and with that the crowd parted and I walked home, proud, valiant and one of the mob.

:)

LOVE YOU Buff!!!

Just stand your ground against monsters and go BOO! (sorta kinda works for me too... in a weird kind of way.)

[Gypsy Woman]

da Gypsy!!

Hello Gypsy friend!

I am so happy you showed up at your thread here. :hat:

Your tips for notifications are appreciated. I was made aware of the NZ situation yesterday and my heart is with those there. Do you have specific ideas for providing assistance?

Cottage Rose

My tips are well lousy girl, I'm a luddite. Wish someone with REAL skills would come to this thread and tell us a faster more efficient way to do what I stumbled and tripped my way through the other day.

Seriously. I have NO IDEA what to do in "PM"...

Peeps? Speak up please... The villagers require your particular brand of expertise.

THANKS!!

[Gypsy Woman]

Yeah, welcome again GW. If you want to read my PM:s to my friends, just give me a hint, so you dont have to sneak into

their mailboxes. It can be quite embaressing to get caught with that you know.

People in my country have an idea that Gypsies cant divide between mine and others belongings.

I too do like your new avatar, did you meet an angry cat or............. LOL

When you're back from vacation (wish I had not looked "SUSPENDED" whilst on mine, with the backwards facing penguin of shame as my avatar and all, *:o) perhaps you'll be back to this thread to shed some light on this cryptic post which I read but did not even come CLOSE to understanding.

Icecold and Modwiz seemed to get the gist of it though... perhaps these two fine members of City Hall will illuminate us poor in the dark villagers with their torches?

Wouldn't that be fascinating? However, I'm certain this is neither the time nor the place for such potent discourse.

[benevolentcrow]

delete....

[Buchanan561]

This post was originally written as a comical piece to bring up spirits during a time of distress.

I did not know how to respond to a message that came to me by pm in error. So I did the only thing I could believing I was the only one contacted and that it was kind of a life in danger distress call that needed to be passed on. I made the post.

I did not mean to cause anyone any distress over the post and immediately removed it after being told that it was against the rules to post what was in the post. Now I am blamed for causing this thread to suddenly stop.

I do not do sinister things and do not like being accused of such. I make mistakes. Everyone does, but I will never make the mistake again that caused me to be accused of sabotaging this thread for some strange nefarious reason. I

I would like for the people on this forum to know that..that is not who I am. I have never had the ability to intentionally do something to hurt or harm another being. My being is not programed that way and never has been.

I do not know why members stopped making posts on this thread. And it is not for me to know.

I do say that I wish the person who made this accusation against me to know that I hold no ill will against them. Sorry to have to post this but I must. Emma


I also find no fault with any moderator that passed the message along that I should remove the post, or at least part of it. Because the message was by then already posted on the thread in other places I chose to remove the entire post as it was just extra space being used up on the thread. esb

[perfectresonance]

Since there has been interest shown in this thread about the Christchurch EQ, please allow me to put this warning out:

"Another, more sophisticated Christchurch earthquake charity email scam is operating, says the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. This email scam is designed to look like it is from the Red Cross and directs people to a fake phishing website where you are asked for credit card details."

More info here... (http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/scam-alert)

If you are being generous with money, make sure it goes to the right people please.

[Cottage Rose]

da Gypsy!!

Hello Gypsy friend!

I am so happy you showed up at your thread here. :hat:

Your tips for notifications are appreciated. I was made aware of the NZ situation yesterday and my heart is with those there. Do you have specific ideas for providing assistance?

Cottage Rose

My only tip for those in country: don't impede the professionals doing the job they're highly trained to do. You only add confusion, and it's dangerous work. You may become part of their work if you ignore them thereby making their jobs even more difficult than they already are.

If not specifically asked for assistance? You're probably not needed at ground zero. I know someone with a heck of a ground crew in Haiti who went in, early goings, a person who always gets the job done in places where there's chaos, no cohesion, and where people are not receiving the help they so desperately need and they die needlessly waiting for the basics to arrive but never do, like water, food, shelter, medicine, etc.

However that said? Christchurch is not located in the 2nd poorest nation on earth, and New Zealand probably has a brilliant bunch of people there doing exactly what needs to be done.

"Stay out of the way" is my only idea.

Thanks for the words of wisdom, Gypsy. I love your new avatar! :high5:

[Cottage Rose]

Since there has been interest shown in this thread about the Christchurch EQ, please allow me to put this warning out:

"Another, more sophisticated Christchurch earthquake charity email scam is operating, says the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. This email scam is designed to look like it is from the Red Cross and directs people to a fake phishing website where you are asked for credit card details."

More info here... (http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/scam-alert)

If you are being generous with money, make sure it goes to the right people please.

I love to see that beautiful smile of yours, Perfect Resonance. :love: Isn't that how it goes? A bunch of sociopaths cause everyone to be suspicious of charities? I finally got mad at the ASPCA, because they spent every dime I sent them sending me letters asking for more $, calling me on the phone everyday and on expensive elite charity balls to raise more money! Arghh. How about spending it on the poor little puppies?

[Lord Sidious]

I love to see that beautiful smile of yours, Perfect Resonance. :love: Isn't that how it goes? A bunch of sociopaths cause everyone to be suspicious of charities? I finally got mad at the ASPCA, because they spent every dime I sent them sending me letters asking for more $, calling me on the phone everyday and on expensive elite charity balls to raise more money! Arghh. How about spending it on the poor little puppies?

Don't forget the poor little kitties.

[Cottage Rose]

I love to see that beautiful smile of yours, Perfect Resonance. :love: Isn't that how it goes? A bunch of sociopaths cause everyone to be suspicious of charities? I finally got mad at the ASPCA, because they spent every dime I sent them sending me letters asking for more $, calling me on the phone everyday and on expensive elite charity balls to raise more money! Arghh. How about spending it on the poor little puppies?

Don't forget the poor little kitties.

:o You are so correct, Lord Sidious, poor little kitties, too.

[Gypsy Woman]

UPDATE:

I don't know about you but I've been a bit concerned the past few days that Ross, our Avalon mod, had not heard from his sister since the earthquake hit Christchurch.

That said, I'm relieved to finally be able to post an update: "She and hers are fine, her house seems ok but her workplace is damaged, no power, water and very distressed. Their city/home is in ruins."

Ross, who shall evermore be affectionately known to me as "Rooster": thanks very much for taking the time to advise me that despite the serious hardships your sister and her city will face in the coming months, she and her family survived unscathed.

[Cottage Rose]

UPDATE:

I don't know about you but I've been a bit concerned the past few days that Ross, our Avalon mod, had not heard from his sister since the earthquake hit Christchurch.

That said, I'm relieved to finally be able to post an update: "She and hers are fine, her house seems ok but her workplace is damaged, no power, water and very distressed. Their city/home is in ruins."

Ross, who shall evermore be affectionately known to me as "Rooster": thanks very much for taking the time to advise me that despite the serious hardships your sister and her city will face in the coming months, she and her family survived unscathed.

Hey Gypsy: Now that is an entertaining avatar. He looks familiar, but I can't place who it is. Do tell!


I enjoyed your camelot videos on the Charles Request thread.

Fresh entertainment when a post from you arrives one way or another :pop2: More please?

[jackovesk]

Welcome back Gypsy Woman!

Here's my story...

Before I start, I wish to say I 'Don't Condone' violence in any way shape or form.

But, I was guilty of it on this one occassion...

I was at a pub waiting for my girlfriend at the time and my sister who were both invited to the same hens night. I was waiting for approx. 20 mins minding my own business by the bar. I was scanning the hotel trying to spot my girlfriend and my sister, which I eventually did and waved them over to come and join me at the bar. When this bloke standing next to me whom I have never met or seen before said to his mate "see that girl over there 'Name Witheld' she's a real sl#t" pointing directly at my sister.

I am 6ft and this bloke who was around 6ft 4", I looked at him right in the eye and said "What did you say?" he replied..."Who the eff are you and what do you care?" then poked me in my chest, then I replied "It does'nt matter who I am, why did you say that?" He replied..."because that girl 'Name Witheld' she's a real sl#t"!

Before I could think, I hit this bloke once, square in the face. He went down like a sack of spuds. My sister came running over and slapped me across the face and said..."What did you do?" then went to this blokes aid. My girlfreind was angry at me too. Before I could reply as to why I had hit this bloke, I was rushed out of the pub by the bouncers!

After the initial mayhem and everything had calmed down, my girlfreind and sister 'still angry' at me came outside to talk with me! My sister asked me again "Why did you punch my freind?" With amazement I replied "you actually know this bloke?" She replied..."Yes"! I then told her what he had called her and why I punched him. My sisters jaw dropped, then the tears started flowing and she was no longer as caring for this blokes well being.

A few days later, I was informed the bloke I hit had suffered a 'broken cheek bone and nose" and his father was a solicitor and was not only going to sue me for damages but press charges against me for assault as well!

As previously mentioned my sister knew this bloke I had hit and thought he was a friend of hers, and knew his father aswell.

After she got wind of the pending law suit and assault charges, she promptly rang this blokes father and told him "the reason my brother hit your son was because he had called me a sl#t behind my back for no reason", and went further stating to Mr.Solicitor what would you do if your son came to the defence and honor of his sister/your daughter in the same circumstances?" Mr.Solicitor replied "I see...My son hadn't mentioned that part of it to me at all?"

The father Mr.Solicitor said..."let me speak to my son and I'll get back to you". Within hours my sister recieved a call from Mr.Solicitor apologizing for what his son had said about her behind her back and said to her "I would hope my son would come to the defence of his sister if put in the same position", he dropped the pending law suit and assault charges on the spot, then put his son on the phone to apologize to her personally for what he had said.

My sister eventually had forgiven and remained freinds with this bloke and years later I shared a few beers and laughs with him at my sisters wedding. No more puches were thrown!

[ThePythonicCow]

My sister eventually had forgiven and remained freinds with this bloke and years later I shared a few beers and laughs with him at my sisters wedding. No more puches were thrown!Please tell me that that bloke was not the groom at that wedding.

[Gypsy Woman]

UPDATE:

I don't know about you but I've been a bit concerned the past few days that Ross, our Avalon mod, had not heard from his sister since the earthquake hit Christchurch.

That said, I'm relieved to finally be able to post an update: "She and hers are fine, her house seems ok but her workplace is damaged, no power, water and very distressed. Their city/home is in ruins."

Ross, who shall evermore be affectionately known to me as "Rooster": thanks very much for taking the time to advise me that despite the serious hardships your sister and her city will face in the coming months, she and her family survived unscathed.

Hey Gypsy: Now that is an entertaining avatar. He looks familiar, but I can't place who it is. Do tell!


I enjoyed your camelot videos on the Charles Request thread.

Fresh entertainment when a post from you arrives one way or another :pop2: More please?

Why THANKS girlfriend... wish I still had a dedicated rant thread for my rants, but oh well, YOU know how that goes, eh?

The avatar is "Smoking Man" from X-Files... you know me: I change my avatars like underwear. When required.

Here's my latest offering if you feel like reading a longish rant... err... diatribe. Musn't say "rant" apparently. I only called it that because that's what Emma calls them, and it was Emma's thread!!!! Some people, eh?

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?14685-Request-From-Charles&p=156496&viewfull=1#post156496

XXX Gypsy

[jackovesk]

My sister eventually had forgiven and remained freinds with this bloke and years later I shared a few beers and laughs with him at my sisters wedding. No more puches were thrown!Please tell me that that bloke was not the groom at that wedding.

No mate, he wasn't thankfully...

[Steph]

I'm very late to this thread!

A big wave to Cottage Rose, Gypsy and everyone else reading.

About 6 months after having to place our beloved mum in a care home, my then fiance and I drove out to collect her to bring her to my sister's house for a day. Now my mum had suffered some terrible incapacitating strokes and it's worth pointing out at this stage that her communication skills had gone, her vocabulary had all but disappeared and she couldn't walk unaided. When we arrived, she was over the moon to be going out for the day, we popped her into the car and set out for my sister's house. As soon as we took the turn-off to my sister's home town, my mum got very very angry, she thought I was taking her to my other sister's house (who she was extrememly close with). I tried to explain to her that no, I had told her we were visiting {name} and that my other sister had gone away for the weekend.

I can't tell you how upset my mum was with me. You see, mum couldn't make herself understood, for example she would say pocket, it took us a long time to work out that pocket actually meant bed. So, with her missing vocabulary we only had her tone to go by, so you can imagine I was flabberghasted when she manged to say to me "I know what you are doing". I felt awful. My mum thought I was trying to trick her, she thought I was taking advantage of her and lying. That whole day my heart was breaking but I couldn't show it, I could feel the hurt turning to anger and it was building up inside. Eventually it was time to take mum back to the nursing home, mum hated it and didn't want to go. The journey back was strained. When I got mum settled with her feet up I was seething, I very bluntly told her that I loved her, I would never manipulate her, that I would never lie to her and that she had hurt me beyond measure, I was crying by this time. I told her I had to go, and instead of the big hugs we usually shared, I quickly kissed the top of her forehead and walked out.

I was halfway down the corridor and heard my mum call my name. She called my name! I spun around to see her standing outside her door - how the hell did she get herself there? I rushed back to help her and got her back in her chair. Mum said to me "never leave like that again, I love you and I'm sorry" I have no idea to this day how my mum did that, how she summoned the strength to follow me and then formed those words. That was the very last time I heard her form a proper sentance.

I often wonder if the anger we shared, propelled her somehow, and that sometimes just maybe, we need to be angry in order to learn our lessons.

Mouse x

[ace]

I'm very late to this thread!

A big wave to Cottage Rose, Gypsy and everyone else reading.

About 6 months after having to place our beloved mum in a care home, my then fiance and I drove out to collect her to bring her to my sister's house for a day. Now my mum had suffered some terrible incapacitating strokes and it's worth pointing out at this stage that her communication skills had gone, her vocabulary had all but disappeared and she couldn't walk unaided. When we arrived, she was over the moon to be going out for the day, we popped her into the car and set out for my sister's house. As soon as we took the turn-off to my sister's home town, my mum got very very angry, she thought I was taking her to my other sister's house (who she was extrememly close with). I tried to explain to her that no, I had told her we were visiting {name} and that my other sister had gone away for the weekend.

I can't tell you how upset my mum was with me. You see, mum couldn't make herself understood, for example she would say pocket, it took us a long time to work out that pocket actually meant bed. So, with her missing vocabulary we only had her tone to go by, so you can imagine I was flabberghasted when she manged to say to me "I know what you are doing". I felt awful. My mum thought I was trying to trick her, she thought I was taking advantage of her and lying. That whole day my heart was breaking but I couldn't show it, I could feel the hurt turning to anger and it was building up inside. Eventually it was time to take mum back to the nursing home, mum hated it and didn't want to go. The journey back was strained. When I got mum settled with her feet up I was seething, I very bluntly told her that I loved her, I would never manipulate her, that I would never lie to her and that she had hurt me beyond measure, I was crying by this time. I told her I had to go, and instead of the big hugs we usually shared, I quickly kissed the top of her forehead and walked out.

I was halfway down the corridor and heard my mum call my name. She called my name! I spun around to see her standing outside her door - how the hell did she get herself there? I rushed back to help her and got her back in her chair. Mum said to me "never leave like that again, I love you and I'm sorry" I have no idea to this day how my mum did that, how she summoned the strength to follow me and then formed those words. That was the very last time I heard her form a proper sentance.

I often wonder if the anger we shared, propelled her somehow, and that sometimes just maybe, we need to be angry in order to learn our lessons.

Mouse x

Mouse.

Thank you.

Yes sometimes we have no idea what people have been through in life. Anger, frustration can all derive from love.
I guess I am one of the few who have witnessed the true heart of Gypsy Woman,

It is big, and has a power I do not see often in people.
It can be painful getting to know her, but just like the saying goes "No pain no gain"

I am still picking shrapnel out of my butt from last week (lol)

Regards
Ace

[Steph]

Thank you.

Yes sometimes we have no idea what people have been through in life. Anger, frustration can all derive from love.
I guess I am one of the few who have witnessed the true heart of Gypsy Woman,

It is big, and has a power I do not see often in people.
It can be painful getting to know her, but just like the saying goes "No pain no gain"

I am still picking shrapnel out of my butt from last week (lol)

Regards
Ace

lol you made me chuckle Ace :)

*passes you her tweezers*

[Icecold]

He's a funny bastard is Ace. :)

[Gypsy Woman]

I'm very late to this thread!

A big wave to Cottage Rose, Gypsy and everyone else reading.

About 6 months after having to place our beloved mum in a care home, my then fiance and I drove out to collect her to bring her to my sister's house for a day. Now my mum had suffered some terrible incapacitating strokes and it's worth pointing out at this stage that her communication skills had gone, her vocabulary had all but disappeared and she couldn't walk unaided. When we arrived, she was over the moon to be going out for the day, we popped her into the car and set out for my sister's house. As soon as we took the turn-off to my sister's home town, my mum got very very angry, she thought I was taking her to my other sister's house (who she was extrememly close with). I tried to explain to her that no, I had told her we were visiting {name} and that my other sister had gone away for the weekend.

I can't tell you how upset my mum was with me. You see, mum couldn't make herself understood, for example she would say pocket, it took us a long time to work out that pocket actually meant bed. So, with her missing vocabulary we only had her tone to go by, so you can imagine I was flabberghasted when she manged to say to me "I know what you are doing". I felt awful. My mum thought I was trying to trick her, she thought I was taking advantage of her and lying. That whole day my heart was breaking but I couldn't show it, I could feel the hurt turning to anger and it was building up inside. Eventually it was time to take mum back to the nursing home, mum hated it and didn't want to go. The journey back was strained. When I got mum settled with her feet up I was seething, I very bluntly told her that I loved her, I would never manipulate her, that I would never lie to her and that she had hurt me beyond measure, I was crying by this time. I told her I had to go, and instead of the big hugs we usually shared, I quickly kissed the top of her forehead and walked out.

I was halfway down the corridor and heard my mum call my name. She called my name! I spun around to see her standing outside her door - how the hell did she get herself there? I rushed back to help her and got her back in her chair. Mum said to me "never leave like that again, I love you and I'm sorry" I have no idea to this day how my mum did that, how she summoned the strength to follow me and then formed those words. That was the very last time I heard her form a proper sentance.

I often wonder if the anger we shared, propelled her somehow, and that sometimes just maybe, we need to be angry in order to learn our lessons.

Mouse x

Mouse.

Thank you.

Yes sometimes we have no idea what people have been through in life. Anger, frustration can all derive from love.
I guess I am one of the few who have witnessed the true heart of Gypsy Woman,

It is big, and has a power I do not see often in people.
It can be painful getting to know her, but just like the saying goes "No pain no gain"

I am still picking shrapnel out of my butt from last week (lol)

Regards
Ace


Yes indeed, you took some shrapnel in my defence.

... not to mention the rabid wolf you fended off.

I found my true peeps here, and discovered exactly who the phoneys were.

(I've always known. Confirmation is helpful.)

When my hands were tied behind my back here? You loosened the ropes a bit.

It takes a real human being to take on this motley crew. :crazy:

Don't do it again... :jester:

PS: your butt looks so MANLY with those wolf scars! :offtopic:



I often wonder if the anger we shared, propelled her somehow, and that sometimes just maybe, we need to be angry in order to learn our lessons.

Mouse x

I can't believe you shared that with us Mouse (girl).

What herculean force your mum summoned up to get you back to verbalize so clearly what you needed to hear.

"It's not you my darling." (she said.)

I've said that to my son so often lately...

He just automatically pats me on the arm and says: it's ok mum, it's time to take a break from your fake reality and make me some real pasta!!

[Icecold]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[Lord Sidious]

Mmmmmmmm, pasta.
Don't forget your Uncle Sidious now, ya hear?

[ace]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Don't cry,Laugh, it's healthier.

Ace

[Steph]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Do both my friend :)

[Cottage Rose]

Welcome back Gypsy Woman!

Here's my story...

My sister eventually had forgiven and remained freinds with this bloke and years later I shared a few beers and laughs with him at my sisters wedding. No more puches were thrown!

Hi jackovesk.

I am sorry I haven't been checking back here regularly. Activity at the forum has felt as a fast moving current carrying me along. I read your post after you wrote it late one night. I must say, I have thought of your story many times since then. The imagery was vivid in my recollections.

My brother was ten years younger and I and moved away from home at 18. Due to that and other circumstances, we never became close. We only began keeping in touch a bit after my father's recent passing. He is very busy with his business and personal matters. Your story touched my heart. The instinctive drive to defend your sister with a knockout punch is so poignant.

The actions of the solicitor are also completely unknown in my experience. I have worked closely with legal professionals throughout the years and do not know one who would have acted with such humanity and absence of greed.

So, you have provided me with wonderful images of two situations non-existant in my frame of reference. Thank you for a breath of fresh air.

Cottage Rose

[Cottage Rose]

Hi Mouse:

I know exactly how you felt. There is very little we can do when our best intentions are misunderstood.

I went through the same situation with my Mother-In-Law for her last three years here. Much of the time she felt she was accidently locked in the basement of the Sear's store in Chicago. She didn't remember her husband, siblings, and friends had all passed on, certainly a blessing. She had alienated and disowned the rest of her children and friends via anger and retaliatory actions before any of us realized the dementia was setting in. Her character had always been a bit difficult and controlling so it did not seem so out of place.

I advised my husband to just phone her everyday to say hi and talk about old times. This task was walking a tightrope, but it provided her with some comfort and frame of reference. Even with his best intent, there were days when she would threaten him and tell him he was a bad son. It took such patience and tenacity for him to make it through those years. He never complained. But, I knew the toll it took on him.

It is wonderful you have that moment of clarity with your mom to remember. Thank you for telling us your story.

Cottage Rose

[Cottage Rose]

Mouse.

Thank you.

Yes sometimes we have no idea what people have been through in life. Anger, frustration can all derive from love.
I guess I am one of the few who have witnessed the true heart of Gypsy Woman,

It is big, and has a power I do not see often in people.
It can be painful getting to know her, but just like the saying goes "No pain no gain"

I am still picking shrapnel out of my butt from last week (lol)

Regards
Ace

Thanks Ace.

Gypsy is such a special person and so sharp. There are very few like her around. Knowing her is well worth the occasional shrapnel. :juggle:

Her writing style also entertains me greatly. I have told her she should get to work on her bestseller novel, because I know she has it in her. It would be a great read, wouldn't it?

Thanks for posting. I hope we see the return of Gypsy Woman to her thread soon.

Cottage Rose

[Cottage Rose]

"It's not you my darling." (she said.)

I've said that to my son so often lately

He just automatically pats me on the arm and says: it's ok mum, it's time to take a break from your fake reality and make me some real pasta!!

Hey Gypsy Woman!

So you have been back. I should have read on a little further.

Well, come back again anyway. And, return often. Let us know what's on your mind.

Rant if you wish.

We're listening. :gossip:

Love you,

Cottage Rose

[Gypsy Woman]

I'm very late to this thread!

A big wave to Cottage Rose, Gypsy and everyone else reading.

About 6 months after having to place our beloved mum in a care home, my then fiance and I drove out to collect her to bring her to my sister's house for a day. Now my mum had suffered some terrible incapacitating strokes and it's worth pointing out at this stage that her communication skills had gone, her vocabulary had all but disappeared and she couldn't walk unaided. When we arrived, she was over the moon to be going out for the day, we popped her into the car and set out for my sister's house. As soon as we took the turn-off to my sister's home town, my mum got very very angry, she thought I was taking her to my other sister's house (who she was extrememly close with). I tried to explain to her that no, I had told her we were visiting {name} and that my other sister had gone away for the weekend.

I can't tell you how upset my mum was with me. You see, mum couldn't make herself understood, for example she would say pocket, it took us a long time to work out that pocket actually meant bed. So, with her missing vocabulary we only had her tone to go by, so you can imagine I was flabberghasted when she manged to say to me "I know what you are doing". I felt awful. My mum thought I was trying to trick her, she thought I was taking advantage of her and lying. That whole day my heart was breaking but I couldn't show it, I could feel the hurt turning to anger and it was building up inside. Eventually it was time to take mum back to the nursing home, mum hated it and didn't want to go. The journey back was strained. When I got mum settled with her feet up I was seething, I very bluntly told her that I loved her, I would never manipulate her, that I would never lie to her and that she had hurt me beyond measure, I was crying by this time. I told her I had to go, and instead of the big hugs we usually shared, I quickly kissed the top of her forehead and walked out.

I was halfway down the corridor and heard my mum call my name. She called my name! I spun around to see her standing outside her door - how the hell did she get herself there? I rushed back to help her and got her back in her chair. Mum said to me "never leave like that again, I love you and I'm sorry" I have no idea to this day how my mum did that, how she summoned the strength to follow me and then formed those words. That was the very last time I heard her form a proper sentance.

I often wonder if the anger we shared, propelled her somehow, and that sometimes just maybe, we need to be angry in order to learn our lessons.

Mouse x

Well I'll say this for you, sweet mighty mouse, never underestimate the small and relatively tame and weak looking avatars in our midst: You girlfriend pack one HELL of a good punch.

I'd happily welcome you to "play" on my team any day of the week. With arms wide open.

XXX Gypsy

[Gypsy Woman]

Hi Mouse:

I know exactly how you felt. There is very little we can do when our best intentions are misunderstood.

I went through the same situation with my Mother-In-Law for her last three years here. Much of the time she felt she was accidently locked in the basement of the Sear's store in Chicago. She didn't remember her husband, siblings, and friends had all passed on, certainly a blessing. She had alienated and disowned the rest of her children and friends via anger and retaliatory actions before any of us realized the dementia was setting in. Her character had always been a bit difficult and controlling so it did not seem so out of place.

I advised my husband to just phone her everyday to say hi and talk about old times. This task was walking a tightrope, but it provided her with some comfort and frame of reference. Even with his best intent, there were days when she would threaten him and tell him he was a bad son. It took such patience and tenacity for him to make it through those years. He never complained. But, I knew the toll it took on him.

It is wonderful you have that moment of clarity with your mom to remember. Thank you for telling us your story.

Cottage Rose

You're a fundamentally decent, eloquent and good woman Rosie...

Please never allow the few sinister soulless vampires who suckle in our midst, and who would attempt to discourage you or anyone else from following your better instincts to cleverly distract you from your CORE intuition about how things really are.

You have real work to do here.

As do I.

ALWAYS,

XXX da Gypsy

PS: "They" haven't budged me an inch from my position. Lord knows, not for lack of trying though...

[Chicodoodoo]

Welcome, Gypsy Woman.

I remember losing my cool, a long time ago. The summer was hot, the mosquitoes were bad, and I was irritable from their bites. My daughter was a precocious 4-year old with a mind of her own and a determination to back it up. She had a temper sometimes, and when the world seemed unjust, she could lash out and bang on the walls or doors inside the house. She had just experienced one of those episodes, and twice I had told her to quit beating up the interior of the house. I thought it was over when I hear little hands smacking against the front door. “That’s it!” I said, “You’re getting a spanking!” I lost my cool as I ran over and gave her a couple of smacks on the bottom. Tears were streaming down her face, and she looked up at me with loving eyes full of hurt and said, “But Daddy, I was just trying to kill a mosquito.”

[Lord Sidious]

Welcome, Gypsy Woman.

I remember losing my cool, a long time ago. The summer was hot, the mosquitoes were bad, and I was irritable from their bites. My daughter was a precocious 4-year old with a mind of her own and a determination to back it up. She had a temper sometimes, and when the world seemed unjust, she could lash out and bang on the walls or doors inside the house. She had just experienced one of those episodes, and twice I had told her to quit beating up the interior of the house. I thought it was over when I hear little hands smacking against the front door. “That’s it!” I said, “You’re getting a spanking!” I lost my cool as I ran over and gave her a couple of smacks on the bottom. Tears were streaming down her face, and she looked up at me with loving eyes full of hurt and said, “But Daddy, I was just trying to kill a mosquito.”

One of those times where it literally hurt you more than your daughter.

[Cottage Rose]

welcome, gypsy woman.

I remember losing my cool, a long time ago. The summer was hot, the mosquitoes were bad, and i was irritable from their bites. My daughter was a precocious 4-year old with a mind of her own and a determination to back it up. She had a temper sometimes, and when the world seemed unjust, she could lash out and bang on the walls or doors inside the house. She had just experienced one of those episodes, and twice i had told her to quit beating up the interior of the house. I thought it was over when i hear little hands smacking against the front door. “that’s it!” i said, “you’re getting a spanking!” i lost my cool as i ran over and gave her a couple of smacks on the bottom. Tears were streaming down her face, and she looked up at me with loving eyes full of hurt and said, “but daddy, i was just trying to kill a mosquito.”

That poor little dear child.


Ouch. :doh: I bet that is one misinterpretation you will never forget.


Thanks for posting here Chicodoodoo.

Now, get back over to: "United People - an Alternative World Order" and make it happen! :whoo:

Cottage Rose

[Ross]

Hello all,

The team decided to close this thread and discuss further action. After communication with Cottage Rose, The team have decided to re-open. I have "moved' all off topic posts. NOT DELETED, out of view.

So, let this thread continue, on topic.

Please I ask all of you. Stay on topic and show a high regard of respect towards each other.

We the team, will close this thread if it continues along the same vein prior to its closing.

Regards

Ross.

[perfectresonance]

Hello all,

The team decided to close this thread and discuss further action. After communication with Cottage Rose, The team have decided to re-open. I have "moved' all off topic posts. NOT DELETED, out of view.



http://www.bscreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/inception1.jpg

Nothing is ever deleted.

[Northern Boy]

wow some thing happened like a time warp here ............... slipped away and came back to find every thing had changed . Could it have been just a dream?

[perfectresonance]

wow some thing happened like a time warp here ............... slipped away and came back to find every thing had changed . Could it have been just a dream?

Gypsy Woman has been removed from the Game.

She no longer exist.

Not in the cooler.

Not on probation.

Not in the mists.

Not retired.

Erased. (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/member.php?3915-Gypsy-Woman)

[Icecold]

I am deeply saddened.

That's all I can say.

[Lord Sidious]

wow some thing happened like a time warp here ............... slipped away and came back to find every thing had changed . Could it have been just a dream?

Gypsy Woman has been removed from the Game.

She no longer exist.

Not in the cooler.

Not on probation.

Not in the mists.

Not retired.

Erased. (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/member.php?3915-Gypsy-Woman)

Wow. I don't know what else to say.

[perfectresonance]

wow some thing happened like a time warp here ............... slipped away and came back to find every thing had changed . Could it have been just a dream?

Gypsy Woman has been removed from the Game.

She no longer exist.

Not in the cooler.

Not on probation.

Not in the mists.

Not retired.

Erased. (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/member.php?3915-Gypsy-Woman)

Wow. I don't know what else to say.


Well, the game continues!



Pieces are sacrificed along the way without emotional attachment.

There would be no progress without it.

This particular piece became self-aware and tried to change the rules.

This is only something those that control the game are allowed to do.

The pawn made a dash to row 8 to gain promotion, and got taken down by a pair of bishops without getting anywhere near the King.

[slipknotted]

right now here in vegas it's so hard to find a job my profession was a superintendent in commercial and residential developmet which thanks to the greedy or deliberant actions of the 33, ha ha lost my job and my profession till who knows when if ever things will come back so lately the most stupidest things can almost set me off, im over qualified for any thing and under for most it seems like i'm drowning, employers are taking advantage of these time's we are in, but........ i have a great helpfull family so far and i hate to be uptight and i have a son who is the best and this community helps take the edge off when i do blow a gasket...........i come here and it fades pretty fast so dont give away your energy and dont give in to the negative reactions of people just give them the finger in your mind and get back to your mission. cheers

[Northern Boy]

right now here in vegas it's so hard to find a job my profession was a superintendent in commercial and residential developmet which thanks to the greedy or deliberant actions of the 33, ha ha lost my job and my profession till who knows when if ever things will come back so lately the most stupidest things can almost set me off, im over qualified for any thing and under for most it seems like i'm drowning, employers are taking advantage of these time's we are in, but........ i have a great helpfull family so far and i hate to be uptight and i have a son who is the best and this community helps take the edge off when i do blow a gasket...........i come here and it fades pretty fast so dont give away your energy and dont give in to the negative reactions of people just give them the finger in your mind and get back to your mission. cheers

Been there done that sold the T shirt Slip was unemployed for a yr and a half till I found my next job and then went back for just over half of what i was making. WE will all be joining you soon so get ready to throw a big welcoming party

¤=[Post Update]=¤




Gypsy Woman has been removed from the Game.

She no longer exist.

Not in the cooler.

Not on probation.

Not in the mists.

Not retired.

Erased. (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/member.php?3915-Gypsy-Woman)

that answers my next question

[Icecold]

Been there done that sold the T shirt Slip was unemployed for a yr and a half till I found my next job and then went back for just over half of what i was making. WE will all be joining you soon so get ready to throw a big welcoming party

Ain't that the truth.

[Ross]

This thread is now closed.