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So ... how have you all been?  In case any of you have forgotten or just never knew ... we are entering what is known to be ... the FURNACE of AFFLICTION ... hah!

 

Well ... that's perhaps an over-dramatized, slightly exaggerated, highly spiritualized ... OY!

 

So ... first issue:  Anyone know why I can't seem to load a new header pic?  I've tried a couple of them and they won't go!  Never had a problem before?

 

No really ... for the past, oh, I don't know, 20 so years, summers have been true "testing" times ... to the point that summer is dreaded somewhat.  I wish is was not so, but ... I'm just being honest!  I do not like summer.  I do not enjoy heat ... never have ... unless, of course, I have the freedom to lounge around poolside (or beachside) all day.  Since that is not the case, well ... I grit my teeth and bear it ... or bare it?  lol 

 

So, the afflictions began with the hacking of my checking account on the eve of our trip South.  All but $78 has been recovered now, but ... to us, that's a large sum ... We will recover fully, in time, but thr TRIP ... was fantastic!  My son and I went down for an all-too-brief visit with soldiergirl at Ft Stewart, GA ... Top of the Rock!  Home of the 3rd Infantry Division!  A few choice pics above! 

 

Our trip involved a weekend in Charleston, SC with our friends ... Always a good time and great hosts!  I cannot express how good it is to see these two together.  They've always been like two peas in a pod.  I used to tease them saying they were really twins, just born 3 years apart!  He's 22 and she's 18 1/2!  It was fun to see them wrestle, chase each other, and just play like kids together ... laughing, teasing, punching!  lol

 
   

 


 
 
ubu13 on
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Sounds like you feel about summer the way I feel about winter - I am really trying to "embrace" the winters and rain out here in Northern California.  Our summers are scrumptious, but we don't have the humidity like you do.

 

But, the main thing, even with losing your money (and mostly recovering it) is that  you had a wonderful time with your children.  That's the most important thing, particularly with a child in the service.  Glad for you...

 

Namaste, Ubu

velvetdreams on
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Yes !  Absolutely right!  And all the money in the world can't buy relationships like that!  Not too many young adult kids who would WANT to travel and hang out with their mom, ya know???  lol 
ubu13 on
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Yes, I do know and  you should be a proud mom!!!!  That trip was worth more than any money, as you said. 
astro1701 on
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the best and worst vacation all in one
velvetdreams on
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yes ... but don't I make pretty babies???  hahahaha 
astro1701 on
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you do..
now, is that your son?
velvetdreams on
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yup ... he will be 22 next month.  I have an older daughter (25), too, who is my "project" for now.  These two are pretty well on their chosen course.

Are you still there with Carole?  How's the dayspa coming along?

astro1701 on
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still here at Carole's..
the spa is beautiful..in case you missed it;
velvetdreams on
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Oh WOW!!!  It is wonderful!  Man, I wish I lived closer!  lol  But be forewarned, if I'm ever in the neighborhood, I'll be by, for sure!    Oh it looks delicious!
astro1701 on
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oh yeah, the place is beautiful..
and if you're in the neighborhood you had BETTER stop by
mellomc on
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Isn't Charleston awesome?  I went to the same battleship and took a bunch of pictures.  I got to meet a WWII vet and we chatted for a bit.  My grandfather fought in WWII and that meant a lot to me to see some of what they had to go through.

 

That bridge is something to see and drive over. 

 

Did you get a chance to go to Bubba Gumps?

velvetdreams on
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This is our, ummm *counting*  fourth visit to the Charleston area since my best friends live there.  Bubba Gumps has not been on any of our lists.  I enjoy historical stuff, but ... this time it was just too darn hot to do too much other than visit ... in the a/c!  I hope to go back down in the fall some time ... maybe for a longer stay and get some serious sites done. 
christianisrael on
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It is great when our adult kids get along!  Cool.
velvetdreams on
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Yup... I'm blessed!  All three get along, but these two are really close ... Always have been!
Duncan on
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very nice!

hey I was suppose to come to Pittsburgh this weekend and work the football camp at Pitt. however, had to have a monior procedure on my foot. maybe next year.

 

charleston is great. we wenjt there on our honeymoon. stayed at seasbrook island and spent a day in charleston. neat place.

 

glad you r getting to enjoy your kids. they look great.

velvetdreams on
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Yup!  thanks!  My son plays football ... but he's in a school w/o a team.  Hoping to transfer tyo Slippery Rock next year & play there.

 
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