I am trying to salvage my relationship with them by removing the issue that keeps driving us apart
This seems like a very reasonable thing to say, but all you owe them is "no".
Yeah, but you're an amateur fry cook and I come from a long line of fry cooks that don't live past 25.
Buffy ,'Showtime'
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Laga - Jun 28, 2010 12:20:47 pm PDT #24094 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
beth b - Jun 28, 2010 12:25:51 pm PDT #24095 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Don't have the talk. he can't change your mind, you can' change his - a waste of time.
Pix - Jun 28, 2010 12:30:22 pm PDT #24096 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
I hope you are eventually able to work this out with your parents, P-C. I'm so sorry for the stress it causes.
Sean, I am THRILLED to see that you are having so much fun on your AC tour of Italy. Yay!
In more happy news (and DAMN, don't you think we're due??), I just found out two very exciting things.
1. We've been paying off IRS back taxes this past year, and it's been a bit of an uphill battle. It looks like our amazing accountant took some additional info we gave him before we left on this trip and reduced what we actually owe by a HUGE amount. Not positive yet, but wow, it's looking good. If this ends up being true, we can finally get them paid off and start working on our normal debt, which has been a huge monkey on my back this past year.
2. We've been approved by the local German Shepherd Rescue to adopt a new puppy!!!! I'm going to be visiting two foster families next weekend to meet the candidates. If you want to see the potential pups, follow this link and scroll down (past the initial cute puppy pictures) to click on the pictures and meet Letty, Misty, Posey, and Nika! EEEEEE!
Daisy Jane - Jun 28, 2010 12:32:06 pm PDT #24097 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
They are adoreable, Pix! I would have a hard time choosing between Letty and Posey.
Kathy A - Jun 28, 2010 12:34:10 pm PDT #24098 of 30000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Awww, GS puppies! I love Posey's ears going every which way.
Pix - Jun 28, 2010 12:34:26 pm PDT #24099 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
Their ears will all go up eventually, I should mention. One of the cutest things about raising GS pups is when one ear goes up before the other. Aren't they DARLING? Personality-wise, Posey is at the top of my list right now.
Oh, and DJ, I would definitely talk to your work and explain the situation. You should not miss out on this trip. (And never worry about fretting about being away from your husband. We don't compete about being sad here--separation is difficult.)
Polter-Cow - Jun 28, 2010 12:37:45 pm PDT #24100 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I hope you are eventually able to work this out with your parents, P-C. I'm so sorry for the stress it causes.
I think I may just attempt radio silence for a while again. Good news is my aunt is back on my side. (Bad news is my brother is now embroiled in his own family drama. Grah.)
Dana - Jun 28, 2010 12:39:56 pm PDT #24101 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
PUPPEHS!
Daisy Jane - Jun 28, 2010 12:40:41 pm PDT #24102 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
(And never worry about fretting about being away from your husband. We don't compete about being sad here--separation is difficult.)
Oh, I know. I'm just amazed at how the two of you do it. You guys have an enviable relationship, and I mean that in the best possible way.
Laga - Jun 28, 2010 12:47:01 pm PDT #24103 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Posey von Pilsner wins my heart.