Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[anjelikaferrett]

Didn't her hubby have Covid ?

Yes. I had forgotten about that. Hope she hasn't caught it.

 

[Gwladysover]

These are lovely pictures

Thank you.

 

[Terrarian]

Quite interesting

 

[NathDogg]

Hope you’re all doing well messcoteers - I’m still helping my rs neighbours taking down all their wasted tat from their houses- very rewarding work.

Keep well all! Up the blues!

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Hello friends.

I finally have the energy physically and mentally to come visit you. The past week has been very tough, I have felt pain in my heart and soul so deeply that I have not desired to communicate much. The isolation of Covid also made me withdraw to focus on the pain that I'm feeling for those parents who once again have lost their kids to the non-sense that it is gun violence. It may be hard for some people to comprehend my devastation, after all, this keeps happening over and over in the US. But that sense of reality feels even more real as my daughter gets older and becomes aware of this violence that she thinks she is immune to it. It hit me the hardest a few days ago when my daughter found me crying outside and came ask why I was so sad, so I told her that I was still hurting for those families that have lost their children. Then I went off to tell her how is important for her to be aware of her surroundings (it really is a sickening feeling having to tell your child how to act if she has to deal with a mass shooting at her school), how to react if she were to encounter such situation, then Sofia gives me a big hug and tells me not to worry because such a thing would never happen in Asheville. That was my breaking point because the truth is that it could happen, she is not invulnerable to this country's epidemic, but I didn't want to break her heart too, so I didn't say anything and just hug her tightly against me, hoping she never has to deal with such terrifying situation. So the past few days have been too dark for me to express myself, and I ended up getting Covid. I had a few rough days running fever, but I think we are finally on the mend.

I have missed you all and I hope everyone is doing well. xxx

 

[Terrarian]

Hello friends.

I finally have the energy physically and mentally to come visit you. The past week has been very tough, I have felt pain in my heart and soul so deeply that I have not desired to communicate much. The isolation of Covid also made me withdraw to focus on the pain that I'm feeling for those parents who once again have lost their kids to the non-sense that it is gun violence. It may be hard for some people to comprehend my devastation, after all, this keeps happening over and over in the US. But that sense of reality feels even more real as my daughter gets older and becomes aware of this violence that she thinks she is immune to it. It hit me the hardest a few days ago when my daughter found me crying outside and came ask why I was so sad, so I told her that I was still hurting for those families that have lost their children. Then I went off to tell her how is important for her to be aware of her surroundings (it really is a sickening feeling having to tell your child how to act if she has to deal with a mass shooting at her school), how to react if she were to encounter such situation, then Sofia gives me a big hug and tells me not to worry because such a thing would never happen in Asheville. That was my breaking point because the truth is that it could happen, she is not invulnerable to this country's epidemic, but I didn't want to break her heart too, so I didn't say anything and just hug her tightly against me, hoping she never has to deal with such terrifying situation. So the past few days have been too dark for me to express myself, and I ended up getting Covid. I had a few rough days running fever, but I think we are finally on the mend.

I have missed you all and I hope everyone is doing well. xxx

We fully understand Sass, it's awful. You take all the time you need, we are all here for you and we've missed you

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Hello friends.

I finally have the energy physically and mentally to come visit you. The past week has been very tough, I have felt pain in my heart and soul so deeply that I have not desired to communicate much. The isolation of Covid also made me withdraw to focus on the pain that I'm feeling for those parents who once again have lost their kids to the non-sense that it is gun violence. It may be hard for some people to comprehend my devastation, after all, this keeps happening over and over in the US. But that sense of reality feels even more real as my daughter gets older and becomes aware of this violence that she thinks she is immune to it. It hit me the hardest a few days ago when my daughter found me crying outside and came ask why I was so sad, so I told her that I was still hurting for those families that have lost their children. Then I went off to tell her how is important for her to be aware of her surroundings (it really is a sickening feeling having to tell your child how to act if she has to deal with a mass shooting at her school), how to react if she were to encounter such situation, then Sofia gives me a big hug and tells me not to worry because such a thing would never happen in Asheville. That was my breaking point because the truth is that it could happen, she is not invulnerable to this country's epidemic, but I didn't want to break her heart too, so I didn't say anything and just hug her tightly against me, hoping she never has to deal with such terrifying situation. So the past few days have been too dark for me to express myself, and I ended up getting Covid. I had a few rough days running fever, but I think we are finally on the mend.

I have missed you all and I hope everyone is doing well. xxx

Oh Sassy. Sending you huge hugs and much love. I cannot Imagine how hard it must be to worry if your child is going to shot in school and that it is such a threat that small children do shooter drills on what to do just like ours do fire drills. Nor can I work out how a 18 year old can buy a semi automatic weapon but cannot be trusted to purchase alcohol until they are 21. I am heartbroken for the families of the victims.
Get well soon my lovely. We're here for you x

 

[Gwladysover]

Hello friends.

I finally have the energy physically and mentally to come visit you. The past week has been very tough, I have felt pain in my heart and soul so deeply that I have not desired to communicate much. The isolation of Covid also made me withdraw to focus on the pain that I'm feeling for those parents who once again have lost their kids to the non-sense that it is gun violence. It may be hard for some people to comprehend my devastation, after all, this keeps happening over and over in the US. But that sense of reality feels even more real as my daughter gets older and becomes aware of this violence that she thinks she is immune to it. It hit me the hardest a few days ago when my daughter found me crying outside and came ask why I was so sad, so I told her that I was still hurting for those families that have lost their children. Then I went off to tell her how is important for her to be aware of her surroundings (it really is a sickening feeling having to tell your child how to act if she has to deal with a mass shooting at her school), how to react if she were to encounter such situation, then Sofia gives me a big hug and tells me not to worry because such a thing would never happen in Asheville. That was my breaking point because the truth is that it could happen, she is not invulnerable to this country's epidemic, but I didn't want to break her heart too, so I didn't say anything and just hug her tightly against me, hoping she never has to deal with such terrifying situation. So the past few days have been too dark for me to express myself, and I ended up getting Covid. I had a few rough days running fever, but I think we are finally on the mend.

I have missed you all and I hope everyone is doing well. xxx

So sad you have been feeling like this, Sass. What a worry for you, I do hope that the clouds part and the sun sines again for you soon. We are all here for you. Sending love and best wishes. ??

 

[jazzy]

Lovely start to the day here but clouding over a bit now. Off to see my friend soon for a natter. @Terrarian you’re not the only rock n roll star, Daisy is too. lol Have a good day all.?View attachment 168435

brilliant

 

[Barnfred 55]

I hope @Barnfred 55 does well at the quiz tonight .

I'm afraid not Blue. I didn't go. I had planned to and indeed swotted up during the day on both historic Kings and Queens and the incumbent Royals. But late afternoon the weather turned lovely so I of course sat out to enjoy it, and then my eldest sister called and I spent over an hour on the phone to her. So by the time I had cooked and ate tea it was gone 8pm and it was starting at 8pm. I hadn't even had a wash. So I asked myself whether I would rather have gone to the quiz or spoken to my sister, who I hadn't spoken to for about 2 months, and the answer was the quiz. Just joking lol Anyway. I cracked open a nice bottle of red and binge watched Stranger Things on TV.

It's not as if I'm bereft of things to do this week. i went into Falmouth today and watched the new Top Gun film on the cinema and tomorrow night I'm going to a race night with the neighbours, organised by his Round Table. Friday is forecast to be really nice so I'm going to have another BBQ and Saturday there is a live band on in the village, part of the jubilee celebrations. I'm deffo going to that regardless.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Hello again. Had a lovely lunch with three of my workmates. In the cafe attached to a pie factory. Pie, chips, mushy peas, gravy followed by rhubarb crumble and custard. All for around £8 ( pot of tea included!) The sun came out, we sat outside and considering we were in the middle of a trading estate in Darlington it was all very peaceful. I'm so full I can't face any tea and feel like going to bed!

Not sure what to do tomorrow. We are supposed to be at the gym at 1pm but Redcar races is on. Quite fancy a stroll along the beach followed by an afternoon at the races. The gym is as yet unconfirmed so if the PT changes his mind I'll see if Mr F wants to go.

On a completely unrelated subject, does anybody know how to measure for a stair carpet?

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Hello friends.

I finally have the energy physically and mentally to come visit you. The past week has been very tough, I have felt pain in my heart and soul so deeply that I have not desired to communicate much. The isolation of Covid also made me withdraw to focus on the pain that I'm feeling for those parents who once again have lost their kids to the non-sense that it is gun violence. It may be hard for some people to comprehend my devastation, after all, this keeps happening over and over in the US. But that sense of reality feels even more real as my daughter gets older and becomes aware of this violence that she thinks she is immune to it. It hit me the hardest a few days ago when my daughter found me crying outside and came ask why I was so sad, so I told her that I was still hurting for those families that have lost their children. Then I went off to tell her how is important for her to be aware of her surroundings (it really is a sickening feeling having to tell your child how to act if she has to deal with a mass shooting at her school), how to react if she were to encounter such situation, then Sofia gives me a big hug and tells me not to worry because such a thing would never happen in Asheville. That was my breaking point because the truth is that it could happen, she is not invulnerable to this country's epidemic, but I didn't want to break her heart too, so I didn't say anything and just hug her tightly against me, hoping she never has to deal with such terrifying situation. So the past few days have been too dark for me to express myself, and I ended up getting Covid. I had a few rough days running fever, but I think we are finally on the mend.

I have missed you all and I hope everyone is doing well. xxx

Heart felt Sassy and I get it fully having kids the same age as your daughter. You spend your life worrying about them as it is but what happened in that school is pure evil. I would be a liar if I didn’t say my mind wandered to the same and it scared me.

It’s only natural though. The primordial need to protect your kids outstrips everything I have experienced emotional wise.

You’ve had a hard couple of weeks with both you and Mr Sassy being ill and of course you’ll feel down at times.

Thinking of you and hope you’ll be back on soon for a chat x.

 

[blue1948]

Hello again. Had a lovely lunch with three of my workmates. In the cafe attached to a pie factory. Pie, chips, mushy peas, gravy followed by rhubarb crumble and custard. All for around £8 ( pot of tea included!) The sun came out, we sat outside and considering we were in the middle of a trading estate in Darlington it was all very peaceful. I'm so full I can't face any tea and feel like going to bed!

Not sure what to do tomorrow. We are supposed to be at the gym at 1pm but Redcar races is on. Quite fancy a stroll along the beach followed by an afternoon at the races. The gym is as yet unconfirmed so if the PT changes his mind I'll see if Mr F wants to go.

On a completely unrelated subject, does anybody know how to measure for a stair carpet?

Is the carpet fitted or is it a runner with rods? If it is fitted .You need to measure your landing then the height of each step and the depth front to back and how many steps also how wide it is but if you do it yourself it is harder .Then let me know ,if it is a runner then I don't need the width .

 

[blue1948]

Hello friends.

I finally have the energy physically and mentally to come visit you. The past week has been very tough, I have felt pain in my heart and soul so deeply that I have not desired to communicate much. The isolation of Covid also made me withdraw to focus on the pain that I'm feeling for those parents who once again have lost their kids to the non-sense that it is gun violence. It may be hard for some people to comprehend my devastation, after all, this keeps happening over and over in the US. But that sense of reality feels even more real as my daughter gets older and becomes aware of this violence that she thinks she is immune to it. It hit me the hardest a few days ago when my daughter found me crying outside and came ask why I was so sad, so I told her that I was still hurting for those families that have lost their children. Then I went off to tell her how is important for her to be aware of her surroundings (it really is a sickening feeling having to tell your child how to act if she has to deal with a mass shooting at her school), how to react if she were to encounter such situation, then Sofia gives me a big hug and tells me not to worry because such a thing would never happen in Asheville. That was my breaking point because the truth is that it could happen, she is not invulnerable to this country's epidemic, but I didn't want to break her heart too, so I didn't say anything and just hug her tightly against me, hoping she never has to deal with such terrifying situation. So the past few days have been too dark for me to express myself, and I ended up getting Covid. I had a few rough days running fever, but I think we are finally on the mend.

I have missed you all and I hope everyone is doing well. xxx

No one can imagine the stress that it is causing you as you will imagine the worst possible scenario .That will not help you or your daughter . The best thing to do is get on the anti gun lobby and relax .I really believe it is crazy but until it changes and sadly for a time afterwards there is little you can do .
I see Trump's answer was to arm the teachers ,that man is truly mental.
Good luck getting over the covid and keep strong.

 

[blue1948]

Good morning all on this squally day here in Finland ,at least the rain is good for the plants .I hope all had a good night and wake anew for the day ahead.
Dead jealous about the pie and chips with mushy peas and gravy ,oh how I would love that .This will astound you but we don't get pies as we know them here . I did have someone bring a few cheese and onion over but I was so disappointed with them ,it must be like fish and chips being better from the paper .
Have a great day all and I am thinking of you @Sassy Colombian with your dilema .COYB