Kris

I am to old to limbo but old enough to go to the bar K

Not a SOS but just a want for the thing I thought calmed me, I now know that is not true. I have quit and it has been easier than I thought! Yet I still feel that need which is stupid. I do realize when I have those thoughts that it will pass. Been through such hard s... in my life that I think about and know this is nothing compared to other things I have lived through. We all can do this with support, so I give my thanks to all of you! K

My sweet girl, I am heartbroken that you have to deal with these issues. I am blessed, that I do not have to worry about these things for now. I have no mortgage, just have to pay the taxes and insurance. Not a mansion but comfortable. Way to big for me, a 4/3/2/2 but a one bedroom apartment would cost me more. Plus I have the yard for the dogs so here we are and here we will stay. I am lucky to have a quiet neighborhood and wonderful neighbors. If my son and family run into any problems there is plenty of room here. Let's face it with the pandemic we never know what could happen. Just take your time and make sure you will be safe with the decisions you make. I know California has a high cost of living but so does the east coast. K

hand me dessert

Bill and I got married this month

quit smoking, I'm not faking

LORD. so sorry I missed this! I am so happy for you, we all struggle but to me you have the determination to never light up again (except for fireworks). If I knew how to put them here I would, alas no tech wizard so you will have to take me at my word. GREAT JOB!!! K

Katgirl, My husband passed over 10 years ago. There were couple of friends that came around that I felt were checking things out, they knew how hard we had worked to put away for early retirement and to pay off our mortgage. I had no interest then and I do not now. My husband was my first and only love. I have had a front row seat to a couple of widows that were taken advantage of, so I decided early on that I would not go down that path. Seems like you have found a really great guy and I am happy for you but you must be careful. Keep your home and rent it so if you need it, it is there. If you decide to marry get a prenup to protect your assets, not just for you but for your kids and grandkids. My husband and I did not work hard to leave it to anyone but our child, I will not leave everything to anyone but my child. I know these are difficult things to think about. I do not think I need even need to tell you this but as they say love is blind. K

Glad you had a great swim, looks like a lovely area to swim. K

I have 3 plushies, they are not stuffed but living, breathing animals that fill my life with joy. They are happy that Mom quit smoking, the little ones get more lap time, the big one gets more brushing time. K

Gotcha Doreen, my dogs like to get me up early. Well four (have 3 dogs) can play that game. Did not go to bed last night. They could not figure it out so they didn't sleep well. I think we all be tired tonight. K

sorry ml, did not mean to offend, just wanted to support, like the quit smoking thing. I am new to it but doing well, I just wanted you to know that I (or anyone here) would not judge you for anything. I feel that is a safe to fall in all the battles we fight. Please forgive me if I caused you any pain, that was not my intention at all. K

Hey I am up late (all night) I think you maybe up early in your part of the world. Your Grandpa was a very wise man, but I do enjoy a good talk with a fool now and then for fun, don't you? K

I admire you, takes a strong person to to accept they have a problem, even a stronger one to try to do better. I think we are all strong here. Addiction does not make you a bad person, we all struggle with different issues. If you choose not to drink anymore that is good, but if you need to once in awhile don't feel bad about yourself. Remember we are all human and fight to do our best. I have also cut back on alcohol but if I need a drink to calm myself I don't feel bad. My quitting smoking is my focus right now. K

Hi Doreen, Just another night of insomnia, funny thing could not stay up all night when I was young now I am old and can't sleep but to old to have any fun. K

Bunny let's go to Rome

Thanks, for letting me throw a fit, did not realize there was a thread already for going crazy, funny thing the anger came, then the tears but not the crave! I am no longer afraid of tears and anger, they did not make me want to smoke!!! Thanks to all of you!!! K

Have a great time!! Wish I could take a get away too! With 3 pups,it just is too expensive to board them. I will have to settle for day trips for now. K

Ace, From memory carb up before you start and drink lots of water. When you are done carb up again and get some adult electrolyte drinks. It is going to be fun, I hate being old as dirt. I would love to ice skate again but I think that one passed me too! K

Thanks Jillar Still learning here, somebody just stab me in the eye with a sharp stick so

Sorry I was in the middle of a rant earlier, just leave the PEZ alone, I have a candy drawer in the china cabinet. It can be a lifesaver when s....hits the fan. Just get what you need and stash it there for emergencies. We should always have it, my husband and son never knew. K

No Jillar you do not touch that those and the memories you can't get back. I will say I would like to start a bitch line so when we get upset we can spew all the crap that makes us want to smoke when no one else gets it . i. e. non smokers. We are here trying to better, do better but that is still not good enough, what the f.....k do they want? I have taken care of a husband through 5 years of cancer treatment, I learned how to be a lymphedema therapist (which was a every night treatment).I took care of child in high school, I made all of husbands chemo and doctors apointements, I worked

WHY DOES NO ONE GIVE US CREDIT WITH HOW HARD WE ARE WORKING. I AM TIRED OF MY FAMILY NOT GETTING IT AND TREATING ME LIKE CRAP! AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED THEY CAN KISS MY A.... I DESERVE SOME RESPECT AND APPRECIATION, I AM A PERSON, I HAVE FEELINGS AND THEY NEED TO LOOK BACK TO EVERYTHING I DO AND HAVE DONE TO MAKE THEIR LIVES EASIER. Sorry guys I am just so angry right now and have no where to put it but here. K

That sounds fun, on the swim team in high school and swam across a lake but could not do it now. wish good luck!! K