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Re: Your post
We have a lot in common - my wife is crippled with MS, and I've been caring for her for close to 35 years. The more I find out about my dad, his raunchy sense of humor, and his devotion to my poor nutty mom, the more I wonder at his character and stability.
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2902
on July 29, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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Your post
I loved your post. I'm 52. My Dad passed 18 yrs ago, my mom passed in '03, and my grandmother passed in '07. I have my two children, whom are almost grown (18 & 15) and I have recently remarried. What I have learned is that sharing your life with the ones you love, is a very precious gift. One they may not even recognize as so valuable until after you have passed (sorry). I wished I'd had the wisdom to delve into my dad and mom's life while they were alive. I didn't realize how precious knowing them, thus knowing myself, was until much later. I took care of my grandmother for 2yrs before she passed and I took the opportunity to learn as much as I could about her life, her childhood, her parents, her children (my mom, aunts & uncle), and her experiences as I could. I will carry that with me and pass it on to my children. Keep writing and sharing your most precious gift. Sincerely, thank you. :-)
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RamfamilyWritings
on July 29, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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Re: Re: Re: the Zihua City Showboats
You are taking entirely too light-hearted a view of the matter, CC! Training wheels for the three-legged race indeed! (Where did you buy them?)
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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Re: Re: the Zihua City Showboats
I bet I get a gold for the three legged race. I suggest you practise a bit Bob, Shobana is going to hand out the wooden legs. Ha, ha I have trainer on mine.
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C_C_T
on July 29, 2012 at 12:19 PM
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Re: the Zihua City Showboats
So, what do I do with all those pennants and T-shirts I ordered? Maybe we can use them for the poetry olympics at Camp Blogit ...
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2012 at 7:21 AM
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A thrilling moment I am sure for the kids too and yes definitely moments to remember.
Thank you monsieurs BOB and CCT for the comments in my blog - made me laugh. Well BOB,Zihua City is made up and I thought it sounded chinese and hence my comment to CC. Anyway since you googled it and found it not, I breathe a sigh of relief. Just imagine if there was such a place - Gosh I'd probably invite a few sarcastic comments from China!!
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shobana
on July 29, 2012 at 4:32 AM
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Re: aboard the Clearwater
Accoommodations were pretty basic, I was told - we weren't invited below decks, either.It was a warm spring, as I remember, and there was, of course no AC. I can't imagine that they didn't do some simple ablutions oner the rail with river water once the sun went down.
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2902
on July 29, 2012 at 12:37 AM
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Re: a golden memory
That's what it is, all right. It was a field trip I didn't want to miss.
posted by
2902
on July 29, 2012 at 12:30 AM
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A wondeeful experience, and obvioulsy one that stayed with you. Your title is perfect. Working to keep our water clean is hugging! Not so sure about the lack of bathing....
posted by
adnohr
on July 28, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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Sounds exciting. I get over thrilled about canooeing and have only been a few times; a golden memory is great to read.
posted by
mariss9
on July 28, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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CC
Napoleon said THAT? I bet Josephine arranged for Waterloo. If you need company on the plank, I'm available.
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2902
on July 28, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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Well I quite like that ambient sniff, sniff, yes it is still there Wasn't it Napoleon who wrote don't wash Josie. Sorry Bob I guess you would have made me walk the plank. A life on the ocean waves bring back your memories
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C_C_T
on July 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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