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RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 04-07-2023
I have watched a number of people die, and discovered something rather comforting about it - it doesn't hurt. It is the getting there that hurts. And it is harder to watch than actually do. Someone said to me a long time ago being born was an adventure, and look what we did with it - how could dying be any different? It is just another process of transformation, it is the not knowing that makes us fearful.
Ordered double lot of kitty litter and the new refurbed tablet last night, and this afternoon will do the broadband changeover. That'll be enough excitement for one day...
RE: You can never have enough... - popeye333 - 04-07-2023
(04-07-2023, 09:59 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I have watched a number of people die, and discovered something rather comforting about it - it doesn't hurt. It is the getting there that hurts. And it is harder to watch than actually do. Someone said to me a long time ago being born was an adventure, and look what we did with it - how could dying be any different? It is just another process of transformation, it is the not knowing that makes us fearful.
Ordered double lot of kitty litter and the new refurbed tablet last night, and this afternoon will do the broadband changeover. That'll be enough excitement for one day...
Totally agree Hunni re Dieng.. Its something we all must do. And generally peaceful. Oddly when my stepfather died, I rubbed his back for a couple of hours afterwards. It brought me peace and then suddenly it was like he had gone and I stopped.
Missy is holding me hostage, so I havent moved as yet lol
RE: You can never have enough... - Mica - 04-07-2023
Gidday
Sunny day but chill factor 8n wind so staying indoors in a sunny spot as per the k9s is a good idea.
Witnessed a few deaths and allseemed peaceful in the end .
Looking after DGD1 today, she has been poorly so couldn't go to daycare, her dad has just picked her up so a wee sit down before start prepping for tonights dinner. We have DS and his family coming to dinner with us. Apple snow for dessert, turkey roll with some trimmings
I will need a rest after today
RE: You can never have enough... - Lilith7 - 04-07-2023
I've also seen one or two deaths (& had a 'visit' afterwards from those closest) & while the lead up mayn't have been much fun, the actual dying part seemed peaceful.
Freezing here with frost so hoping its enough to kill the blasted lawns for the winter, but oddly warm by the time we went for the walk. Came back & got a stir fry ready to go later, might do noodles, might not.
RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 04-07-2023
I think I shall go to bed early today. It has been one to forget...
RE: You can never have enough... - JanW - 04-07-2023
(04-07-2023, 03:22 PM)Lilith7 Wrote: I've also seen one or two deaths (& had a 'visit' afterwards from those closest) & while the lead up mayn't have been much fun, the actual dying part seemed peaceful.
Freezing here with frost so hoping its enough to kill the blasted lawns for the winter, but oddly warm by the time we went for the walk. Came back & got a stir fry ready to go later, might do noodles, might not.
Me too - looking back on the night the old boy went - it was funny the last thing he said was not to forget to send my Kitchenmaide beater to my granddaughter !
RE: You can never have enough... - Kenj - 04-07-2023
(04-07-2023, 09:59 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I have watched a number of people die, and discovered something rather comforting about it - it doesn't hurt. It is the getting there that hurts. And it is harder to watch than actually do. Someone said to me a long time ago being born was an adventure, and look what we did with it - how could dying be any different? It is just another process of transformation, it is the not knowing that makes us fearful.Apart from the bit about kitty litter, the first paragraph is lovely. Thank you
Ordered double lot of kitty litter and the new refurbed tablet last night, and this afternoon will do the broadband changeover. That'll be enough excitement for one day...
As we get older, I think we all wonder what it is going to be like to die. Sometimes I go to bed at night and think how peaceful it would be to just not wake up. Not that you would ever know. Having parents that died under bad medical circumstances makes me hope for a quick end when it comes.
RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 04-07-2023
(04-07-2023, 06:38 PM)Kenj Wrote:(04-07-2023, 09:59 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I have watched a number of people die, and discovered something rather comforting about it - it doesn't hurt. It is the getting there that hurts. And it is harder to watch than actually do. Someone said to me a long time ago being born was an adventure, and look what we did with it - how could dying be any different? It is just another process of transformation, it is the not knowing that makes us fearful.Apart from the bit about kitty litter, the first paragraph is lovely. Thank you
Ordered double lot of kitty litter and the new refurbed tablet last night, and this afternoon will do the broadband changeover. That'll be enough excitement for one day...
As we get older, I think we all wonder what it is going to be like to die. Sometimes I go to bed at night and think how peaceful it would be to just not wake up. Not that you would ever know. Having parents that died under bad medical circumstances makes me hope for a quick end when it comes.
There is great joy in fresh kitty litter...
As there is in sinking down to sleep in a nice warm bed on a cold night. I like sleeping, I suspect I will quite like being dead too, being a dedicated lazybones!
RE: You can never have enough... - Lilith7 - 04-07-2023
(04-07-2023, 05:36 PM)JanW Wrote:(04-07-2023, 03:22 PM)Lilith7 Wrote: I've also seen one or two deaths (& had a 'visit' afterwards from those closest) & while the lead up mayn't have been much fun, the actual dying part seemed peaceful.
Freezing here with frost so hoping its enough to kill the blasted lawns for the winter, but oddly warm by the time we went for the walk. Came back & got a stir fry ready to go later, might do noodles, might not.
Me too - looking back on the night the old boy went - it was funny the last thing he said was not to forget to send my Kitchenmaide beater to my granddaughter !
Before he died my dad asked me to make sure that an old girlfriends of his, who he'd remained good friends with was given some of his books. So I gathered them up but there was one I couldn't find & I thought I'd have to give up looking.
I very seldom remember my dreams but had one that night; Dad telling me I'd got the title wrong & the book was there.
Gee thanks Dad - interesting priority with the message for the old girlfriend!
RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 04-07-2023
I have become convinced our dreams are portals into somewhere else and our loves come into them for a reason.
RE: You can never have enough... - popeye333 - 05-07-2023
Morning everyone
Chilly here so far.
I am relieved that I too can make sure I go when Im am ready. I wont be in a rest home and as I have no kids I dont have people to be majorly upset. Friends yes but they all know my plans.
My Stepfather looks over me, the morning of my heart surgery he walked into the hospital ward, whistling like normal and he simply said you'll do Fine . I had no fear about the surgery at all. Its very comforting.
Off to see MrP this morning. Id rather hunker down, but he needs the visits. Im taking him out to the beach tomorrow for his birthday, fish and chips for lunch.
Have a fab day all
RE: You can never have enough... - Mica - 05-07-2023
Morning all
Overcast but temps quite mild
Had DGd1 for most of yesterday she was much improved, then dinner with DS family so a busy day for us. DGS had alot 9f fun building huts with some of my quilts kept him very happy.
Off to run errands this morning like fill the BBQ gas tank
Sewing this afternoon
Enjoy your day
RE: You can never have enough... - Lilith7 - 05-07-2023
(04-07-2023, 07:23 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I have become convinced our dreams are portals into somewhere else and our loves come into them for a reason.
Yep, why not. I've had some strange experiences over my lifetime so know there are things we can't necessarily explain & put into a neat pigeonhole.
RE: You can never have enough... - Lilith7 - 05-07-2023
Might have overdone it slightly. The other day while doing a bit of scouting for Xmas gift ideas I spotted some kaleidoscope puzzled in Whitcoulls & some kit set model house thingys in Q shop so went back first thing & got one each for the two great grandsons. I'd checked the kitsets & it said 'not for under 3 yrs' so that was OK, they're coming up to 6 & 4 so should be fine.
It wasn't till I got home that I noticed on the back the 'for 14years or over' - dammit! Never mind they're bright lads & their Mum & Dad can help them.
Came home & did some weeding & then had another go at That Bloody Hedge (actual progress can be seen now) & then did a bit more on a painting & now feeling knackered - something quick & easy tonight I think.
RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 05-07-2023
I think kids should be challenged. They love it, and often prove totally up to it.
RE: You can never have enough... - popeye333 - 05-07-2023
(05-07-2023, 05:55 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I think kids should be challenged. They love it, and often prove totally up to it.
Totally agree..
Two things I Loved to do in the school holidays was one was Guggenheim. We would play that at home. Columns of different groups such as car names, countries etc etc with the alphabet.
And at my fathers Mothers place, she Loved scrabble, crosswords and word games. She would give us a word and we had to use her many dictionaries to find a new word in each words meanings until we got back to the original word. It wasnt easy but the twin brother always gave up well before I was stumped.
I ended up crashing this morning and didnt wake up till noon. I seldom do that but ,must have needed it. I know I last saw 4am on the clock. MrP did the same thing apparently.
Its his Birthday tomorrow but they gave him banners and balloons today.. Which is good cos Im spiriting him away tomorrow. We will go watch the ducks at the lake oh and I must park on the road so he can see the new Flying birds Statue.. Ill do photos.. then we will get fish and chips and go out to the wild and wooly west coast and picnic in the car. Ive told him to wear his jacket I knitted him cos he will need it.
RE: You can never have enough... - Lilith7 - 05-07-2023
(05-07-2023, 05:55 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I think kids should be challenged. They love it, and often prove totally up to it.
Funny you should say that - I was looking at another kitset model, something called an Archimedes catapult. A bit expensive but interesting & I was tempted.
But then it occurred to me that their parents would probably kill me if I got them those...
(05-07-2023, 06:53 PM)popeye333 Wrote:(05-07-2023, 05:55 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I think kids should be challenged. They love it, and often prove totally up to it.
Totally agree..
Two things I Loved to do in the school holidays was one was Guggenheim. We would play that at home. Columns of different groups such as car names, countries etc etc with the alphabet.
And at my fathers Mothers place, she Loved scrabble, crosswords and word games. She would give us a word and we had to use her many dictionaries to find a new word in each words meanings until we got back to the original word. It wasnt easy but the twin brother always gave up well before I was stumped.
I ended up crashing this morning and didnt wake up till noon. I seldom do that but ,must have needed it. I know I last saw 4am on the clock. MrP did the same thing apparently.
Its his Birthday tomorrow but they gave him banners and balloons today.. Which is good cos Im spiriting him away tomorrow. We will go watch the ducks at the lake oh and I must park on the road so he can see the new Flying birds Statue.. Ill do photos.. then we will get fish and chips and go out to the wild and wooly west coast and picnic in the car. Ive told him to wear his jacket I knitted him cos he will need it.
Hope the outing goes well tomorrow Popeye.
RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 05-07-2023
The first heated discussion I remember overhearing my parents have was when I was four. My Father had told me I could read any book in the house I wanted, my Mother frowned but let it go. Then one night I came out, book in hand, to the lounge where they were both reading and asked what a 'b r o t h e l' was.
From then on my Mother decided what I could read. Or try to read.
RE: You can never have enough... - R2x1 - 05-07-2023
"
Funny you should say that - I was looking at another kitset model, something called an Archimedes catapult. A bit expensive but interesting & I was tempted.
But then it occurred to me that their parents would probably kill me if I got them those... "
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Wise decision, give the kids a set of bagpipes each instead. That'll teach those parents that you're not to be trifled with - - -
RE: You can never have enough... - popeye333 - 06-07-2023
Morning everyone
Wow did I sleep last night. Wore some trackpants and My legs didn't move once. So since I've had several good sales recently Ill be buying some Jammie pants. I did find myself quite warm, so I might get some of the slightly thinner ones, which hopefully will help. But I feel great.
I feel a little bad that I haven't even made MrP a cake or anything but he will enjoy the trip out today. He is a man of the sea and needs to see it again.
I didn't read kids books when I was younger. Had them in the house but I have never been one for , well imaginary stuff. Certainly no science fiction etc. The first book I remember reading when I was a teenager was Thorn Birds. And from then on I was hooked.
When I think about it I didn't watch normal kids stuff on TV either. Even before Dad died. I've always had an older head I guess.
But I do agree, Kids need to be challenged. So they learn how to think outside of their square. My twin and I are two totally different people, yet raised the same way. I dont recall him ever picking up a book when we were younger, I must ask but I think I already know the answer.
Have a fab day all