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It's been a long time

JaneMarple — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:18:54 GMT

I haven't posted since last July until this past week so how is everyone doing? Your jobs, family and health. We used to share great information, I look forward in doing so again.

So has had new grandkids, marriage, engagements, graduations, new career, retirements, new cars, further education or life changes?

Re: It's been a long time

Marp — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:27:55 GMT

Hi Jane,

Nice to you and a few other MIAs back. My goodness, almost a full year has gone by. No big changes for me, just the normal trials and tribulations of day-to-day living. My mom is still holding her own, my animals still rule the roost and I'm, well almost another year older lol.

Hope it has been at the very least a good year for you and yours.

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JaneMarple — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:32:25 GMT

Nothing much here either, my grandkids are getting bigger and no sign of anymore anytime soon.

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tansy — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:36:11 GMT

This might be a reminder or might be the first you've heard of it, Jane, but you are talking with a grandma

The sweetest, smartest, best-looking boy in the world will be two in August.

There's talk about another one being in the works -- lol.

Life's good. I'm glad you and others are back!

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JaneMarple — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:40:45 GMT

Thank you Tansy.

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FLBB — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:41:59 GMT

I've been lurking around but really don't post often. Status quo with me. Nothing has changed but I consider that a good thing.

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SydneyH — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:42:08 GMT

Still married, new job, oldest is catching attention in basketball, youngest in baseball. One death recently (not unexpected though)......

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NoelSeven — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:46:12 GMT

Jane,

I'm so glad to see you back here! I've missed you and MGM

I hope you've been well, I've had a good year, we didn't even have the flu or any wild colds last winter.

DD got the job she's been aiming for and is doing really well. She's being recruited by others but is happy where she is.

Aside from the drought, all is well

Re: It's been a long time

JaneMarple — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:47:24 GMT

@SydneyH wrote:
Still married, new job, oldest is catching attention in basketball, youngest in baseball. One death recently (not unexpected though)......

Not sure if you saw it the other day but please accept my condolences on the loss of your M I L.

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SydneyH — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:59:03 GMT

@JaneMarple wrote:

Not sure if you saw it the other day but please accept my condolences on the loss of your M I L.

Oh, ty but I'm trying to 'process' it rationally. She was over 90 and had been slipping for the past 5 years. We got to be there at the end and she is now buried next to her great grandson on a hill next to running water. We take comfort where we can find it. However, once that was done, the ugly family drama between my spouse and his siblings started....why does it bring out the worst in people?

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JaneMarple — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:05:55 GMT

I've been asking this same question for years Sydney, why does death bring out the worst in people?

I am the mother of four and I put only two of my kid's names on my smallest life insurance policy. My two oldest daughter's because I can be reassured that these two will follow all my requests. (This one is for burial expenses) I explained to the other two and they understand fully. As far as my other policy goes, all four are on it.

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SydneyH — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:15:31 GMT

JM please don't hold this against me, but his sisters, are you ready? They are fighting over photographs and costume jewerly. Oh and how much to spend on the engraving for the headstone, kid you not. We have significant life insurance due to the ages of our kids, but the will is iron clad. Split right down the middle if certain conditions are met, like schooling etc.....

Re: It's been a long time

VanSleepy — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:17:21 GMT

How come you haven't posted since last July?

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JaneMarple — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:17:33 GMT

I feel your pain Sydney.

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Pqfan — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:19:58 GMT

HI Jane! Nice to see you here again.

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JaneMarple — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:23:15 GMT

Nice to see you as well.

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brownponytail80 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 01:09:46 GMT

Well.......................... nevermind.

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Lila Belle — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 01:19:48 GMT

I don't think that I welcomed you back, Jane. I've always enjoyed posting with you and I'm glad to see you back !

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JaneMarple — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 01:22:30 GMT

@Lila Belle wrote:
I don't think that I welcomed you back, Jane. I've always enjoyed posting with you and I'm glad to see you back !

Thank you LB, I'm glad to be back too.

Re: It's been a long time

Lion — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 01:29:15 GMT

Hi Jane - It's nice to have you back, along with some others.

It's hard to believe it's almost 4th of July. Time goes so fast...

Remember how slowly it seemed to go when we were kids? Summer vacations from school seemed to last so long.