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Of course, it's an excellent opportunity to assemble the family for abreak
posted by
adventurer02
on June 26, 2015 at 1:20 AM
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Re: Sira
Oh Naut, you poor dear!
There's nothing like a sore face to ruin a perfectly good long weekend 
Hopefully you're feeling a bit better now. If not, have a 
on me. For medicinal purposes, of course!
posted by
Sira890
on February 20, 2008 at 9:20 PM
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Sira
I approve of 'Family Day', of course. The trouble was this year I developed a huge tooth ache on Saturday, and with Monday being a holiday, my dentist went skiing, and I suffered...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 20, 2008 at 1:18 PM
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Hi Katherine,
Thanks for reading 
posted by
Sira890
on February 19, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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Hi afzal,
Thanks for reading
posted by
Sira890
on February 19, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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She's given me so much more over the years--a bit of company is the least I can offer in exchange!
As much as I hate to disillusion you, I have to be honest--Mark and I tried the arm in arm thing once, and quickly realized that it's not as romantic as TV makes it out to be. He tends to fall down (a lot...), and I end up going down with him if we're connected like that. Usually, I twirl around while he tries to nail me with a hockey puck, and I'm happy to announce that he only makes 1 in 10 shots!
It might not be as romantic as those charming couples on TV, but we have fun 
posted by
Sira890
on February 19, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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Re: It's family day every day here.
You've got the right attitude--too bad all parents didn't make the same efforts that you do! Because Mark and I don't have kids or jobs with deadlines, public holidays are a welcome break. But I'm starting to see where they would be annoying for some!
I think that, given a bit of time, Mom will really get into the spirit of this new phase. Whether she finds a new hobby or takes a part-time job to keep busy, she'll be alright once she's had time to adjust.
Thanks for reading
posted by
Sira890
on February 19, 2008 at 9:10 AM
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Re: I'm Catching up on
Thanks Kaboom, glad you liked it
posted by
Sira890
on February 19, 2008 at 9:06 AM
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Re: Sira890
Jacenta, thanks for reading
posted by
Sira890
on February 19, 2008 at 9:06 AM
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Re: How are you
I'm doing well thanks
There's just something about a childhood home that's comforting--I really look forward to going there, especially around the holidays. But they have to do what works for them, and any place they are will be just like home!
Thanks for reading!
posted by
Sira890
on February 19, 2008 at 9:04 AM
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posted by
Katherine_Ann
on February 18, 2008 at 8:15 PM
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posted by
afzal50
on February 18, 2008 at 7:35 PM
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I think it is wonderful that you recognize the transition for your mom and you offered her a place to hang out. I have been meaning to say that I think it is so wonderful that you and Mark skate. Sometimes I envision you two arm in arm as I have seen on the tv. sam
posted by
sam444
on February 18, 2008 at 6:40 PM
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It's family day every day here.
Up to the family really. We had a picnic lunch Sunday. Public holidays are pesky actually as they creep up on me and put me under more pressure on deadlines. But that's the newspaper business - public holidays don't factor. Your mother now has an opportunity to do something she always wanted to do. First she has to think what that might be ;-)
posted by
Azur
on February 18, 2008 at 6:18 PM
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I'm Catching up on
Reading you! Great writing as usual!!
Way to go!
posted by
KaBooM62
on February 18, 2008 at 6:01 PM
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Sira890
posted by
jacentaOld
on February 18, 2008 at 3:02 PM
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How are you
I feel the same way about the house grew up in
posted by
Thomas_Cornish
on February 18, 2008 at 3:00 PM
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