When I first came here, the chat room was almost always busy. Anyone feel like a good old chat? (Not that I've been here THAT long)

Ry

[Raynaadi]

I'll join you!

[inkblot]

Sorry, I have to go in a few minutes, but I will keep in my thoughts and heart, okay?

ok (((((inky)))))

you take care.

Ry

love the ferret ryan

[jmo531]

Sorry I couldnt stay long in chat. I wait all week to watch 1 hour of TV. I'm a little embarressed to say that I spend that hour watching "The OC".
OMG I love it. I absolutely love it. Last night was a good episode.

[Kathyanita]

mellors!
boy we've missed you- but then ive been gone for awhile so maybe you were here and I wouldnt know (since the 17th).

i have been in london kathy, and have not been online since saturday. but i am back now so see you in chat sometime

[Wants2Fly]

Hello All -- I've been noticing that the chat rooms are often empty, unlike when I first came here.

Does anyone have any theories about why, what happened?

[(JD)]

maybe because they don't see me in there??? heheheh

[Raynaadi]

I've been wondering about that myself. Last night we were pretty full, but it's really hit and miss anymore. Bummer!

[wanttoheal]

I stopped going to the chat room much because as I made aquaintances and got close to people, it was too hard for me to deal when they were struggling to the point of ... not being okay. Too hard when you live too far away and can't help very well.

For me, I had to pull away. I know that It's me though, not other people. I am sorry that I am not strong enough to deal. I don't know why other people have backed off.

((((((((((Wantto))))))))))

You have no need to apologize. YOU come first. I don't chat much anymore for the same reason. I get overwhelmed when chat isn't light and airy. Minor probs I can handle but major ones I can't. Anyway, continue to take care of yourself. Much love dear friend.

Ry

[wanttoheal]

ty for understanding (((((((((((((((Ryan)))))))))))))))
Take care you yourself too

[Raynaadi]

I mostly go into chat for distraction. I love it when it's fun, but when there are problems, I just can't help and don't know what to do.

[Wants2Fly]

Yeah, me too. I like the distraction, having a bit of a laugh.

[darkeyes]

I'd love to get back to that good old chat, unfortunately my life stuff has been hectic, and the times I can chat are the very wee hours in the AM, when I should be asleep.
But those hours are "my hours", great but most people aren't up those hours and I get flack here at home that I should be in bed, even my 2 dogs wait for me to say "okay girls, mommy's going to sleep" (I can't sleep with hubby, snoring is horrible) when I give that cue, they run along side me straight to "our" bed, ha!ha!
All joking aside, I'm here about 1 to 2AM. I really need to fix this cause I have been back to my old rut, go to sleep late (early am) and arising later than most do, or when the dogs wake me to go potty and have breakfast. . . thank God, for them, otherwise I'd sleep all day
Okay, I rambled enough
Whatever, I hope to get back to "chat".

Love you all. . . really

DE

[Wants2Fly]

Hi Dark Eyes --

I'm in the same sleep pattern as you -- last night up til 5 a.m.!!!! I miss my dogs because they are great for keeping one on a regular schedule. Was just thinking about them this a.m. bec. I went for a walk, and it seemed a lonely, not fun thing to do.

So I was thinking @ that this morning and realized -- For 30 years, I walked with dogs! And that's so lovely, bec. every walk is a new walk to them. They get so excited. Live in the moment. And if I "be" with my dogs and watch them, I get a piece of that sheer enjoyment. And without them, the joy is gone. No wonder I don't like taking walks so much anymore.

I am pretty determined to sell this condo where I am not allowed to have dogs in 2 years, when I can do so without getting clipped for a capital gains tax.

Another reason I don't go to chat anymore is because everyone is anonymous -- including me -- I can't see who's around anymore. I've gotten "trapped" in chat with someone who needed to talk, badly, and I wanted diversion, and I felt as if I couldn't leave. In fact, I've had it happen when I've tried to leave chat too soon, the person says, "Oh it's because of me," and of course I can't say, "Yeah, it is."

So going into chat has become a venture fraught with risk.

[darkeyes]

I surely understand your dilemma, I hate to ever cut anyone short, but if I do not get my sleep (very little) I am at risk for relapse. . . and that sucks, and there will not be anyone who wants to pick up the pieces, soooooooooo I do the best to follow pdocs and docs regimen.

Love and understanding to all that may read this,

DE

[(JD)]

I understand.

I quit going to chat nearly 3 months ago... too many newbies who were in "crisis" of things I couldn't relate to at the time... and too many ppl who came only to complain or gain attention and not listen to everyone's wonderful support and "advice." I had planned on going back into chat but have been unable to. Things will perk up again maybe? I still have the tribond game.... btw