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[GrammaJan]

Coming soon to a theater near you INGLORIOUS GRANNIES! Starring @GrammaJan as a woman with a hit list and she's checking it twice! Gonna find that man and run over him thrice. Costarring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as her voices of reason.

And for the record I'm still only 51... Granny or not, I'm still young enough to make an... "impression" on our youth

 

[Runwildboys]

When the booze... Ummm... buzz... (you choose) wears off she'd see what she lost vs. what she held onto. More often than not they come back when they grow up a little. Takes a while for the booze/buzz to wear off and those brain cells to regrow. In my experience it takes a few painful years.

I think I touched on the problems I had with my son in the past. He finally grew out of his stupidity and got himself a job, a house and a family, but not before he missed put on seeing his grandpa pass away... my dad, the one who cared for him while I worked full time, the one who helped raise him. Dad died of cancer in 2008 far too young at 76 and I miss him terribly to this day, but I was there along with my sister, to take care of him and see him through. My son has to live with not being there. Not being able to say goodbye because of stupidity and stupid behavior. It all comes down to choices and what you THINK you can live with.

Keep loving that kid no matter how much you want to shake the life out of her. Let her know, so she knows.

I make it very clear to her how much she means to me. That seems to be biting me in the butt, because she knows she's got me wrapped around her finger. If I could be more aloof with her, I would. But there's some chemical reaction that won't allow me to let her doubt my love, even though it might be best.

 

[Runwildboys]

Evening Pops and everyone.

So jealous of all you folks with yards/lawns to mow, gardens to plant and great outdoors areas... Nothing but rain here for several days and the river... she is a rising. Already at major flood stage and it's not expected to crest until Sunday. If I survive this work week I will venture down a block or so to see how high it gets. My apologies to everyone south of us, although it's not my mood causing all this. If it were me, this rain would be snow.

Still flooding there??? Do you live in Sodom or Gamora?

 

[GrammaJan]

I make it very clear to her how much she means to me. That seems to be biting me in the butt, because she knows she's got me wrapped around her finger. If I could be more aloof with her, I would. But there's some chemical reaction that won't allow me to let her doubt my love, even though it might be best.

Unfortunately sometimes they really have to hit the bottom hard before they snap to attention. Michael was gone for over a year... angry at the whole family, for what we still aren't sure. We are closer than ever now. A big event shook him up. Hopefully your niece will circle back to reasonableness sooner rather than later. Both of my kids hurt me so badly when they were in their late teens, but they did live to outgrow the trouble. As much as it hurts when those verbal barbs are thrown, you still have to remind her how much you love her. If you don't you'll regret not letting her know. But don't be an enabler.

 

[GrammaJan]

Still flooding there??? Do you live in Sodom or Gamora?

Somedays it seems like one big waterworld. The river did recede some but still stayed at major flood stage. I heard on the news today that of the last 28 days we've had 8 days without rain. What the?

 

[Runwildboys]

Unfortunately sometimes they really have to hit the bottom hard before they snap to attention. Michael was gone for over a year... angry at the whole family, for what we still aren't sure. We are closer than ever. A big event shook him up. Hopefully your niece will circle back to reasonableness sooner rather than later. Both of my kids hurt me so badly when they were in their late teens, but they did live to outgrow the trouble. As much as it hurts when those verbal barbs are thrown, you still have to remind her how much you love her. If you don't you'll regret not letting her know. But don't be an enabler.

I must be making this sound like she's perpetually screwing up. She's not like that. She's just so in love with this guy that he's the most important thing to her. Sadly, I'm not even a distant 10th most important to her. Therein lies my issue. I hope someday she places more importance in our relationship, but she's 22, so I don't see it changing from her perspective.

No offense to anyone here, but I've already talked about this more than I meant to, so let's change the subject, shall we?

 

[Runwildboys]

Somedays it seems like one big waterworld. The river did recede some but still stayed at major flood stage. I heard on the news today that of the last 28 days we've had 8 days without rain. What the?

That's brutal!

 

[GrammaJan]

I must be making this sound like she's perpetually screwing up. She's not like that. She's just so in love with this guy that he's the most important thing to her. Sadly, I'm not even a distant 10th most important to her. Therein lies my issue. I hope someday she places more importance in our relationship, but she's 22, so I don't see it changing from her perspective.

No offense to anyone here, but I've already talked about this more than I meant to, so let's change the subject, shall we?

Been there.

All good. Subject dropped.

 

[Xelda]

And for the record I'm still only 51... Granny or not, I'm still young enough to make an... "impression" on our youth

Impression or tire track? It's all the same when I'm mad enough.

 

[GrammaJan]

That's brutal!

Just think if it was snow.
I love the snow

 

[GrammaJan]

Impression or tire track? It's all the same when I'm mad enough.

I use all-terrain tires, so the answer is YES

 

[Xelda]

I make it very clear to her how much she means to me. That seems to be biting me in the butt, because she knows she's got me wrapped around her finger. If I could be more aloof with her, I would. But there's some chemical reaction that won't allow me to let her doubt my love, even though it might be best.

We're all rooting for you Runny. Sometimes when I read about what others are going through, it causes me to drift over into my own situations. Your story broke my heart over something in my own family. Sorry I don't respond as I should.

 

[GrammaJan]

We're all rooting for you Runny. Sometimes when I read about what others are going through, it causes me to drift over into my own situations. Your story broke my heart over something in my own family. Sorry I don't respond as I should.

(Sometimes I cannonball right into matters and don't know when to shut up.)

 

[Runwildboys]

Just think if it was snow.
I love the snow

I refuse to "like" this.

 

[Runwildboys]

We're all rooting for you Runny. Sometimes when I read about what others are going through, it causes me to drift over into my own situations. Your story broke my heart over something in my own family. Sorry I don't respond as I should.

I'm sorry I reminded you of that, Doll.

 

[kskboys]

I once dusted everything in my house. Week later, it was all back.

I ain't fallin' fer that again!!!!

 

[LeonDixson]

Morning, Pops and pen pals. Happy hump day! I hope I haven't missed out on too much the last week. We got back home from Calif. yesterday afternoon. The trip to the various redwood groves and parks was wonderful. We even drove through the Drive Thru Tree. The redwood trees are amazing in their durability. Cut a hole in the trunk big enough to drive a car through and it doesn't kill it. They cut it in about 1933 and the thing is still growing. In Eureka we had brunch at Renata's Ceperie and it was fantastic. I had one with bacon, gorgonzola and avocado and it was huge. If you ever find yourself in that neck of the woods do yourself a favor and go there. Have a great day, everyone.

 

[GrammaJan]

Morning, Pops and pen pals. Happy hump day! I hope I haven't missed out on too much the last week. We got back home from Calif. yesterday afternoon. The trip to the various redwood groves and parks was wonderful. We even drove through the Drive Thru Tree. The redwood trees are amazing in their durability. Cut a hole in the trunk big enough to drive a car through and it doesn't kill it. They cut it in about 1933 and the thing is still growing. In Eureka we had brunch at Renata's Ceperie and it was fantastic. I had one with bacon, gorgonzola and avocado and it was huge. If you ever find yourself in that neck of the woods do yourself a favor and go there. Have a great day, everyone.

Morning Pops and everyone. Welcome back Leon.

 

[G2]

Ok, you're in the Buffalo area and I am in South Central Tejas so it will take you a while to get here but I can give you the next order when you arrive and invest in your company while I am at it as I will be your most loyal and steady customer. I'll take delivery whether I need it or not.

Much appreciated. I've seriously been toying with the idea of moving to Texas for years, but a got a sweet gig for now.
The Buffalo area isn't and has never been my thing. Spent some time in Florida and I'm sold. I love the heat and sun. Cold, cloudy and snow? No bueno.

 

[G2]

The problem is, I hardly ever see her as it is. She wouldn't think twice about cutting me out of her life completely, if I made her poor little boyfriend feel like he isn't welcome. She already made that pretty clear.

But I did tell her I'm mad at her, because I thought she knew better.

You sound like me man, lol. I'm the same way.

Also, I think it's actually pretty healthy to illustrate that you're mad and why. It helps you identify if you're overreacting (which you're not) but also goes further in explaining things to others and can justify your anger/frustration without blowing a gasket and just yelling etc.....

P.S. Younger folks think they know everything and make silly moves. I know I did back in the day.