The Couch - 109: CIX-Reintroduction

unaluna · Mar 03, 2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

The new avatar is the moose I saw last week. At least I think it's a moose. I guess it could be an elk.

Oh i should have realized it was an elk of that ilk.

CantExplain · Mar 03, 2016, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

The new avatar is the moose I saw last week. At least I think it's a moose. I guess it could be an elk.

It's lady moose, I think.

Mar 03, 2016, 07:20 PM

Ugh. I'm getting sick. Not terribly surprising as all manner of strep throat and flu and stomach virus are running rampant around school. I've had kids absent for a week at time lately (and many others that should have stayed home). One more day and I'm off for spring break though. Seems like I remember a spring break some years ago that I spent in bed with the flu. Just so I feel human enough to go out next Friday night with my husband to celebrate our 29th anniversary.

stopdog · Mar 03, 2016, 07:22 PM

Our students have been felled with some sort of stomach bug also.

Mar 03, 2016, 07:26 PM

I think mine is (hopefully) just a bad cold on the way. Right now I have a sore, scratchy throat, and my head feels like it is going to explode. Neck and shoulders and back are sore. We'll see. I already started taking cold medicine to see if I can head this off at the pass, but I'm not hopeful. My husband missed all week last week with this crud.

velcro003 · Mar 03, 2016, 07:30 PM

working with toddlers has strengthened my already strong immune system. The only thing I do get is the stomach bug (of course!), but even that has declined over the past year. Only one last year...

Mar 03, 2016, 07:32 PM

You'd think 30 years of teaching would have me immune to everything. Actually, I don't get sick terribly often anymore, but when I do . . .

Mar 03, 2016, 07:33 PM

arghh!!
Tech support: And the number you are calling from, has it been disconnected?
Me: oh no. i am calling you on it. its the other number on my account that has been disconnected. is there anyone else i can talk to?

Mar 03, 2016, 07:43 PM

I'm sitting here trying to think of more pleasant things than my sore throat, so I'm looking at the vacation home our whole family is renting out for 3 nights this summer. Wishing I was there right now. It's going to be a marvelous time for the family -- all 16 of us.

The Avonne Log Home

UnderRugSwept · Mar 03, 2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lolagrace

I'm sitting here trying to think of more pleasant things than my sore throat, so I'm looking at the vacation home our whole family is renting out for 3 nights this summer. Wishing I was there right now. It's going to be a marvelous time for the family -- all 16 of us.

The Avonne Log Home

I would never, ever want to come home again after staying there! It would ruin me for life!!

Ellahmae · Mar 03, 2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by StressedMess

I always picture the couch in a cozy little room tucked away from the daily madness that is my real life. This couch intimidates me! However, I shall adapt, as I am among friends. And I can still find many places to flop down and sigh.

Oh, no! Don't want to intimidate you. It can be as small as you want it to be. Hugs.

StressedMess · Mar 03, 2016, 08:43 PM

Thanks EM! I'll just carve out a little nook someplace inconspicuous and try not to trip anyone if I need to hide.

Mar 03, 2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsewhere

I would never, ever want to come home again after staying there! It would ruin me for life!!

Can't wait. When my sister was alive, our family did this all the time. Beach houses, riverside houses, barn houses in hill country . . . But we haven't done it since she passed away. Her daughter and husband are paying for the rental. The rest of us will bring food and beverages and we'll have a wonderful time. It's time. We're ready to move forward again. Next Saturday will mark 5 years since she left us. It's time. We'll all drink some margaritas in her honor.

atisketatasket · Mar 03, 2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by StressedMess

Thanks EM! I'll just carve out a little nook someplace inconspicuous and try not to trip anyone if I need to hide.

Just make sure you don't munch ice anywhere near stopdog...

atisketatasket · Mar 03, 2016, 09:03 PM

The junior cat - okay, only cat - has developed an annoying habit of expecting to be carried to his food bowls. He stops at the kitchen threshhold and stares at the bowls and then at me until I carry him five feet to the bowls. It's like he thinks there's a trapdoor in the floor that will dump him into a shark tank.

Mar 03, 2016, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lolagrace

I'm sitting here trying to think of more pleasant things than my sore throat, so I'm looking at the vacation home our whole family is renting out for 3 nights this summer. Wishing I was there right now. It's going to be a marvelous time for the family -- all 16 of us.

The Avonne Log Home

That looks incredible!! I'd never want to leave either!!

stopdog · Mar 03, 2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lolagrace

I'm sitting here trying to think of more pleasant things than my sore throat, so I'm looking at the vacation home our whole family is renting out for 3 nights this summer. Wishing I was there right now. It's going to be a marvelous time for the family -- all 16 of us.

The Avonne Log Home

Looks really nice. 16 people would be madness to me and I would need a vacation to recover from dealing with that many humans in one place near me -but the place looks fun.

Polibeth · Mar 03, 2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

The junior cat - okay, only cat - has developed an annoying habit of expecting to be carried to his food bowls. He stops at the kitchen threshhold and stares at the bowls and then at me until I carry him five feet to the bowls. It's like he thinks there's a trapdoor in the floor that will dump him into a shark tank.

I thought I had the only cat who did this. My youngest cat expects to be carried around - especially to her food bowl. Most of the time I oblige

spring2014 · Mar 03, 2016, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellahmae

Welcome to the couch! A place to hang out - sometimes you get immediate feedback, sometimes you don't. See below for a reintroduction to what the couch is...

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Shouting, "Cool Whip" tends to bring others out of the woodwork if you're feeling lonely.

This is a chatty thread. All are welcome. We're kind of psychologically oriented. We try to be supportive. Sometimes we discuss what that means.

Its a place to plop down on the couch when you come home from work or wherever, or wake up in the middle of the night, or check in at lunch, rant a bit or not, and be among friends.

We advise you not to drink or drug and text your therapist ("t") - we speak from experience.

Sometimes the thread moves fast and you might get overlooked; sometimes it moves slowly and all you hear are crickets. Sometimes you get hugged or thanked pages later. So if its a bigger question, you might want to start a new thread.
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Continued from Couch - 108: Sit, Talk, Extrapolate

cool whip cool whip

Mar 03, 2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

Looks really nice. 16 people would be madness to me and I would need a vacation to recover from dealing with that many humans in one place near me -but the place looks fun.

Large family gatherings have always been the norm in my family. We took be fruiful and multiply to heart. We really do all get along very well. We have always been a family that laughs and plays and sings together. We never fight, are always respectful and supportive. . . And laugh, did I mention that😀? We are spread all over Texas now (and one in Minnesota), so we rarely manage to get together like this anymore. We managed about three Thanksgivings ago here at our house to actually have everyone (usually someone is missing), so this will be a first in awhile.

It will be great fun. Four generations under one roof.

stopdog · Mar 03, 2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

The junior cat - okay, only cat - has developed an annoying habit of expecting to be carried to his food bowls. He stops at the kitchen threshhold and stares at the bowls and then at me until I carry him five feet to the bowls. It's like he thinks there's a trapdoor in the floor that will dump him into a shark tank.

Or he just likes making his minion do things.
My middle (and favorite) dog will lie on the floor beside the bed and whine until I go and rub him before he will get up and eat his breakfast. He trained me well.

Mar 03, 2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spring2014

cool whip cool whip

Hi spring hows things?

Mar 03, 2016, 09:26 PM

There is a gap in the rain. Thinking about getting custard...

Mar 03, 2016, 09:42 PM

My new swimsuit came today yay! Now I am ready to start swimming, as soon as the pool gets warm enough.

mandehble · Mar 03, 2016, 09:52 PM

I didn't get into one of the two schools I applied to. It was my second choice. Getting acceptance to my first choice seems unlikely now. I'm facing the prospect of continuing to live in my parents' basement in a rural wasteland for at least another year. I'm 31 years old... when is my life going to start? I put in my best effort and my best effort wasn't good enough. My worst nightmare is coming true and its devastating.

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