The Last Word.........

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:04 pm

along-for-the-ride;955169 wrote: This is Part Two of the above post. I am still looking through the album at old photgraphs. Join me.:)These are wonderful AFTR, I love to look at old pictures and try to figure out what* their lives must have been like. My mom has lots of old pictures of family and some that go as far back as when my great grandma was little with her Identical twin. I love stuff like this!!!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:15 pm

True Shellbel. We'd like more of these i'm sure you'd agree.

OSCAR:)

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:18 pm

oscar;955401 wrote: True Shellbel. We'd like more of these i'm sure you'd agree.

OSCAR:)

As many as she can get her hands on....these are just too

!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:47 am

Hello Along:-4

Just popping in to say hello...have you taken any journies lately:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:28 pm

Kathy Ellen;955789 wrote: Hello Along:-4

Just popping in to say hello...have you taken any journies lately:-6

Taking a sentimental journey looking at old photgraphs. (See above posts):)

Looks like I'll have to find some more old photographs.

I'm on a mission. I shall return.

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:36 pm

along-for-the-ride;956159 wrote: Taking a sentimental journey looking at old photgraphs. (See above posts):)

Looks like I'll have to find some more old photographs.

I'm on a mission. I shall return.

Hi Along,

If you like old photos, maybe I'll post some of my father's pictures in Alaska when he was 2...

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:50 pm

The old photos you found are beautiful Along...I love black and white photos.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:19 pm

My Dad. in Alaska, when he was 2 years old:-6

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:25 pm

This is another picture of my Dad, in Alaska, when he was 2 years old.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:43 pm

Oh, his outfit is precious!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:02 pm

Thank you so much for the photos, Kathy Allen.

Your Dad was an adorable little boy. I've seen a photo of my Dad with long curly hair as a small boy. I heard that was the style then.(He was born in 1927.)

Well, I'm opening up the ole photo album again. Let's see what moments in the past we can share with a stranger. I would like to thank these folks and the photgraphers for this little miracle. :-6

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:22 pm

My Mom when she was 20 years old. On this night she won a beauty contest at an Irish dance and met my Dad. He was smitten with her and asked her to marry him:-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:10 pm

Gosh, Kathy Ellen............your Mom was a beauty. I can see why she won the beauty contest AND won your Dad's heart.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:51 pm

Before I put the album back on the shelf, I have just a few more old photographs to share. Enjoy!

The next chance you get, get your own photo albums out at home and look them over. Take a trip down memory lane.

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shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:58 pm

along-for-the-ride;958307 wrote: Before I put the album back on the shelf, I have just a few more old photographs to share. Enjoy!

The next chance you get, get your own photo albums out at home and look them over. Take a trip down memory lane.

Thank you for sharing all these old photos AFTR, they are so awesome!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:45 pm

A little about me as a member of this Forum. I've gone over many of my replies and notice that I may seem a bit "flip" at times. I just like to be direct and to the point. Sometimes less is more. Everything I have ever posted about myself is the truth. That is my humble gift to you.

Sometimes you may notice that I give Nomad a hard time. I do this because I know that he can take as good as he gives........and I do like him.

I am in awe of our obviously intellegent members and their contributions. I appreciate the knowledge and the viewpoints I get from them. Gallbally is one of these people. They inspire me.

I enjoy the jokes and the comments made by others. Funny, fascinating, warm-hearted, loyal. After you've been here for awhile and get to know each other, it almost feels like a family here. When someone is sad or hurting, I do care. I wish I could be there with them to show my support as a friend. I am also glad for a member's achievements and successes. Again, I wish I could be there to pat them on the back.

Maybe in this world what we post in this forum is not important in the scheme of things. But I just want you to know that you matter........to me. Even if we never meet face-to-face, I am glad that I share part of my life with you all.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:48 pm

along-for-the-ride;960502 wrote: A little about me as a member of this Forum. I've gone over many of my replies and notice that I may seem a bit "flip" at times. I just like to be direct and to the point. Sometimes less is more. Everything I have ever posted about myself is the truth. That is my humble gift to you.

Sometimes you may notice that I give Nomad a hard time. I do this because I know that he can take as good as he gives........and I do like him.

I am in awe of our obviously intellegent members and their contributions. I appreciate the knowledge and the viewpoints I get from them. Gallbally is one of these people. They inspire me.

I enjoy the jokes and the comments made by others. Funny, fascinating, warm-hearted, loyal. After you've been here for awhile and get to know each other, it almost feels like a family here. When someone is sad or hurting, I do care. I wish I could be there with them to show my support as a friend. I am also glad for a member's achievements and successes. Again, I wish I could be there to pat them on the back.

Maybe in this world what we post in this forum is not important in the scheme of things. But I just want you to know that you matter........to me. Even if we never meet face-to-face, I am glad that I share part of my life with you all.

This is such a sweet thought AFTR. :yh_hugs

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:55 pm

Along, you are such a sweetheart:-4

Thank you also for the nice comments about my Mom....I miss her lots:-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:46 am

I've already posted this photo in another thread........but it deserves another post. This is a photo of my Mom as a young woman..taken at the time she was courting my Dad.

I also miss my Mom very much. We used to have some good chats and good laughs together, and she was a hugger. She had a lovely singing voice and was a talented artist. She was a stay-at-home Mom taking care of ultimately 6 children. I am the oldest. Her birthday would have been Monday. She would have been 78.

:yh_flower:yh_flower Flowers for our Moms, Kathy Ellen.

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G-man · Post by **G-man** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:45 pm

Great photo of your Mother, AFTR... I love old photos.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:06 pm

along-for-the-ride;961345 wrote: I've already posted this photo in another thread........but it deserves another post. This is a photo of my Mom as a young woman..taken at the time she was courting my Dad.

I also miss my Mom very much. We used to have some good chats and good laughs together, and she was a hugger. She had a lovely singing voice and was a talented artist. She was a stay-at-home Mom taking care of ultimately 6 children. I am the oldest. Her birthday would have been Monday. She would have been 78.

:yh_flower:yh_flower Flowers for our Moms, Kathy Ellen.

Your Mom is gorgeous Along.........

The flowers are sooooo sweet......a lovely idea:-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:53 pm

Back around Christmastime, I believe it was Red Glitter who came up with the idea of members recording a brief holiday greeting. That was a cool idea. I have another idea for now...............let's have a brief recording of our laughter. Let's have our own laugh track. Just for fun.

If you have a microphone installed with your computer, go to Programs; Accessories; Entertainment; Sound Recorder. Think of something funny and laugh. Save your laugh to your Documents; My Music folder as a "wav" file. I have Windows XP.

Let's see how many volunteers we'll have. :wah:

Here's mine..................

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:57 pm

This is Part 2 of above Post.

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:16 pm

along-for-the-ride;962231 wrote: Back around Christmastime, I believe it was Red Glitter who came up with the idea of members recording a brief holiday greeting. That was a cool idea. I have another idea for now...............let's have a brief recording of our laughter. Let's have our own laugh track. Just for fun.

If you have a microphone installed with your computer, go to Programs; Accessories; Entertainment; Sound Recorder. Think of something funny and laugh. Save your laugh to your Documents; My Music folder as a "wav" file. I have Windows XP.

Let's see how many volunteers we'll have. :wah:

Here's mine..................

I have to get one of those mics...keep forgetting:-5

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:48 pm

Along, I was thinking that your avatar was a graphic.....is that you:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:26 pm

Kathy Ellen;962527 wrote: Along, I was thinking that your avatar was a graphic.....is that you:-6

No...............but shhhhhh......don't tell anyone. I liked the pic...the lady in the red car and the autumn background.....along for the ride. I did look alot like her........20 years ago. :wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:01 pm

Many of you, I'm sure, have been through this. I'm so happy my hubby is doing well after surgery and being in the hospital for awhile. I'm so glad to have him home and count my blessings.

Then........ the hospital bills starting coming in the mail. Even with insurance, we will still owe several thousand dollars. What we will have to do, ofcourse, is pay a little each month. He did get great medical treatment and we will pay the bills for this treatment...........it will just have take time. We don't have several thousand dollars on hand right now....plus we still have our other monthly bills to pay.

I'm just venting a little. We do have great medical care in this country, but this care comes at a cost. Even with insurance.

Any thoughts?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:29 pm

I sympathise "Along for the ride". My husband is recovering from advanced cancer & major open surgery. He is doing well also but in this country, all medical care is automatically free. It feels a little unfair for your husband & you, almost as if you are penalised if your ill. No-body is this country is in this difficult financial position if they fall ill. We pay into the NHS system via our salery by a contribution system but many who take advantage of the benifit system have never worked a day in their lives & benifit from the same care. Seems unfair to me.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:44 pm

Sounds like a good health care system, Oscar. I wish the USA would get it's act together and initiate a system such as that. There will always be people who take advantage of any benefits........whether they deserve them or not.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:46 pm

I have been noticing on the TV ads that this picture below means sexual intercourse.

Any comments?

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:44 am

See above post.

How about this commercial for Labor Day barbeques. I like this commercial. Guys being guys. :wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:48 pm

along-for-the-ride;967314 wrote: I have been noticing on the TV ads that this picture below means sexual intercourse.

Any comments?
Now where did i put that loofah!!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:33 pm

Bon appetit!

A grand Thangsgiving meal because I'm thankful you came. Come sit at the table and feast.

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Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:02 pm

AFTR, sorry I keep missing this thread like others are

Ever think of creating your own room (AFTR's Room) in the Member News section. I know more members visit there than in here. Well, with that said...how are you and hubby doing these days? I just got done visiting the nursing home and taking a big basket full of free samples I have requested. Well, you would have thought it was Christmas with all the smiles. It's hard to do but I know most of the time I am the only one that comes in and puts that smile on their face. Sorry, sounds like I feel "sorry" for them which I don't. Every time I leave there I think I leave with a bigger smile than they gave me. Hope all is well with you and hubby and I will stop back as soon as I can. BTW, I loved your pic in the FG video

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:49 pm

A co-worker forwarded this to me the other day. I usually browse these "forward to all your friends" e-mails, then, delete them. But I kept it because I like the sentiments. In the future, I will add one more thought with an illustration for your enjoyment,

ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE

If you take the time to read these, you may come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis. They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words.

1. "I've learned.........that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person."

:)I like the picture below. I can see myself sitting on the porch with this lady and just listening to her talk about her life.

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Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:51 am

Hello AFTR. How have you been doing? Hope all is well with you and yours.

I have a hard time finding this thread, it keeps getting burried.:-5

I read in TM's room that you and hubby will be in the Smokys in a couple weeks. I am going to be there Oct 3-7, we rented a cabin in PF, TN

Have a wonderful day!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:28 pm

Thank you PJ and Cow Patty for your posts.

Okay.............more ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE. :-6

2. I've learned........that when you're in love, it shows.

Do you find this to be true? Sometimes, your presence makes other people smile.

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:24 pm

here you are, hiding!:sneaky:

I can never find you!:(

how are you?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:54 pm

Hey Odie!:):-6

It's easy to find this place. Go to my profile, then my statistics, then to my threads. I'll be here...waiting for ya.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:09 am

:-6 More ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE

3. I've learned....that just one peron saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

How true is that?:)

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:53 am

More ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE

4. I've learned...that having a child fall sleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

What a feeling!

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:39 pm

More ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE

5. I've learned.................that being kind is more important than being right.

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:26 pm

More EP :-6

6. I've learned.................that you should never say no to a gift from a child.

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Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:42 pm

Hello AFTR! I hope you and hubby are both doing well. I found this site about EP and thought I would share it http://www.greenapple.com/~dtope/enligh ... ective.htm

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:32 pm

I really like this thread! :-6:D:-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:47 am

Thanks, TM

.................words of wisdom to help us live our lives with wisdom and kindness. Virtues that seem to get lost in this modern world of ours.

And, thanks to you, pinkchick.........I am glad you like this thread.

More EP....................:-6

7. I've learned that...........I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him/her in some other way.

When I do pray, I don't like to make a big deal about it. That moment is just a quiet, humble, heart-felt communication between myself and my God.

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:55 pm

Back with more EP..................................

8. I've learned .............that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone need a friend to act goofy with.

Where's Jimbo?:wah:

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:19 pm

9. I've learned....that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

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flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:29 pm

pinkchick;989877 wrote: I really like this thread! :-6:D:-4why?:sneaky:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:23 pm

flopstock;996118 wrote: why?:sneaky:

I paid her to say that. :sneaky: