How long will it take us to get to 10,000 posts?

[Long Lashes]

Let’s see, where are we? We are 23 posts away with another 5 days to go.

Yore doing well keeping us all on track DFF

We can do this!

We need to have a party when we get to 5000 ... only another 5000 to go to finish the thread..Lol!

I've enjoyed it relaxing Sunday.

Glad to hear it 9unfold , are you roasting in your part of the world?

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Happy Monday!

Thank you, we went out for lunch yesterday and found a cool spot in the Pub garden, I was good for nothing when we got home, too full, too hot. Hope your weekend went well too :hb:

 

[DallasFanForever]

That's so true, we learn so many different things at school but ( in my case anyway,) I never use half the stuff.

I was informed recently that they don’t teach cursive handwriting here anymore. Do they still teach this over there? I think that’s kind of sad actually but I guess that’s a good example of something we really don’t need anymore. Everyone’s typing now. Who writes anymore?

I know as I plunder around trying to get a grip on something new, its the mistakes I make which teach me the most, same with life

Very true! We all make them every single day at some point. Covering them up can be fun but it’s better to learn from them, of course.

Your mind is probably more relaxed at night which is why everything comes flooding in. Nice thoughts though, to have before nodding off to sleep and also to know you will be able to record it all in your book.

It’s been an odyssey. I dozed off about 10 last night and then I woke up 3:30 this morning so I started writing. And I had to be at work at 6:30, which was very frustrating. I wanted to stay home and write but that’s the problem I keep running into.

I admire you so much for actually starting this project and its such a powerful and thoughtful legacy for your Mother

I really appreciate you saying that Lashes!! It just started one day out of nowhere. For a long time I wanted to write something but I didn’t know what. And then a family member made a suggestion. I told her she was nuts cause there’s no way I can do that. Obviously I was wrong.

You might be surprised how many people would enjoy reading it, you're a good writer DFF, I know when you've shared with us memories and incidents in the past that you describe everything so well and you're not afraid to show your emotions. But even if you decide to keep it just for yourself its well worth doing.

Thank you again my friend!! That’s the part I struggled with. She wasn’t famous so I wondered who would even care about what I’m writing. But it was a very interesting life. I still can’t believe everything that happened and I was there for about half of it. And ultimately it’s a sad story. There’s no getting around that but I think that can help people who do read it. The other thing I wondered was if I even know what I’m doing when it comes to writing. Maybe, maybe not, but I am enjoying it. It’s emotional reliving it all, but it’s also fun.

I just love all this

Well, if it gets published one day, and I know that’s a big if, then you will definitely get a copy my friend! Well, technically you’ve already read half of it on this thread now that I think about it LOL!!!

Oh my flipping heck! they certainly do keep an eye on you. I bet you're used to all this now though aren't you?

When we first got the cameras I was petrified. I guess we all were. But honestly, after about a week I forgot it was even there. You do get used to it. They don’t bother you unless you do something really wrong. It’s impossible not to come up on a report for something. We all do, but as long as it’s not something blatantly stupid they won’t say anything to us.

Those poor iguanas .. Lol! I would imagine its not just you who can't avoid them.

No, it’s not just me thankfully!

If you get to the TT prison you would get time to write, but ... and its a very big but, the budgies might sentence you to the TT quarry :eck: .. lets hope things don't get this far.

I see. Well, this does change things, doesn’t it?

 

[DallasFanForever]

We can do this!

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Happy Monday!

I hope you had a nice weekend and a nice Monday too my friend!

Keep running DFF you don't want those budgies to catch you :laughing:

I didn’t know they could move that fast!

:Clol: .. we had a good one thank you, the weather is hot, too hot for gardening or accidently killing stuff.

It’s in the mid 90s here. It doesn’t feel as bad as last summer though. Well, at least not yet anyway.

Yore doing well keeping us all on track DFF

Thank you! Looks like we are only 14 posts away now.

 

[9unfold]

Glad to hear it 9unfold , are you roasting in your part of the world?

Yes, Sunday and Monday were very hot. Today is looking the same as well. Stay safe in the this heat.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I'm afraid I can't see them my friend, when I hit the SPOILER nothing is showing. .. it might be something I'm doing/not doing?

or .. is it those pesky gremlins? are they back?

Hmm... Let's try this again.

Spoiler

left to right, Princess, Duchess and Streetie .... living the dream 2022.

Is this doesn't work I'll use a different image host. How dare they, those gremlins.

I can see these and oh shes absolutely lovely such intricate blooms, gorgeous! and so are Marbles and Muffin , what a stunning trio :bravo1: thanks Michelle.

Thank you! I'm still getting freebies often from the grocery store ... could my incredible hotness be a curse? No, of course not. If only you lived closer my friend, you'd have a mini orchid garden as I'd gift so many to you to keep Orkie and Pearl company.

They look fabulous, but then your plants usually do, they are lucky when you chose to take them home.

Thank you, it's a fun hobby. :dance1:

Ooo I don't mind, they've promised to split the profits 50/50 and I can't help it if people yearn to be hot as I am and are willing to spend, spend spend

It's all about money with you and your daft alien friends.

My hotness is beyond money, it's the power to bring people to their knees.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Keep running DFF you don't want those budgies to catch you :laughing:

You better invest in running shoes as well 'Lashes. You're past murder spree hasn't be forgotten by the Budgies. I hear the TT Stone Quarry is very miserable this time of year.

We can do this! :hats:Wow, half way there.

Let's keep it moving!

:Clol: .. we had a good one thank you, the weather is hot, too hot for gardening or accidently killing stuff.

Was it really an accident 'Lashes?

 

[Long Lashes]

I was informed recently that they don’t teach cursive handwriting here anymore. Do they still teach this over there?

I believe some schools do and others don't. It is a shame as I remember I used to love hand writing,

I did a Calligraphy course a few years ago as I like fancy twirly writing. I recently wrote everyone's names on place settings for my cousins wedding recently, she too likes the twirly fancy writing

Everyone’s typing now. Who writes anymore?

On the rare occasions I do any lengthy hand writing I find my hand starts to aches ... this never used to happen before , I guess its with lack of practise.

A bit random, but are you right handed or left handed DFF? if you don't mind my usual daft nosiness

It’s been an odyssey. I dozed off about 10 last night and then I woke up 3:30 this morning so I started writing. And I had to be at work at 6:30, which was very frustrating. I wanted to stay home and write but that’s the problem I keep running into.

I imagine that must be very frustrating, especially when you've got into the-zone and don't want to stop.

It just started one day out of nowhere. For a long time I wanted to write something but I didn’t know what. And then a family member made a suggestion. I told her she was nuts cause there’s no way I can do that. Obviously I was wrong.

I'm so pleased someone encouraged you to do it! you have absolutely nothing to lose. I think its great your doing this, it would be all so easy to say .. I can't be bothered, but no, you've gone for it!

That’s the part I struggled with. She wasn’t famous so I wondered who would even care about what I’m writing. But it was a very interesting life. I still can’t believe everything that happened and I was there for about half of it. And ultimately it’s a sad story. There’s no getting around that but I think that can help people who do read it. The other thing I wondered was if I even know what I’m doing when it comes to writing. Maybe, maybe not, but I am enjoying it. It’s emotional reliving it all, but it’s also fun.

I think many people prefer real stories/biographies about genuine people and families. I've sometimes read celebrity books, but some of them can become too similar. I'm sure your words will resonate with many people who have had or are having similar experiences. Whatever you decide to do, you have a powerful message my friend

Well, if it gets published one day, and I know that’s a big if, then you will definitely get a copy my friend!

Thank you, a signed copy I hope

Well, technically you’ve already read half of it on this thread now that I think about it LOL!!!

And I've enjoyed every word, even the sad times as your love shines through.

When we first got the cameras I was petrified. I guess we all were. But honestly, after about a week I forgot it was even there. You do get used to it. They don’t bother you unless you do something really wrong. It’s impossible not to come up on a report for something. We all do, but as long as it’s not something blatantly stupid they won’t say anything to us.

I would've been paranoid too, but I guess you have to get used to it otherwise the daily pressure would be enormous. Glad to hear your management don't come down heavy for some mistakes.

I once .. no twice actually, got parking tickets whilst driving the works car, I was mortified I had a pain-in-the -neck line manager at that time and she made me write out a detailed report of what happened and threatened that I would have to pay the charges ... I wouldn't have minded paying because I already felt very guilty. Anyway, the manager above my line manager gave me a hug, said no way would I need to pay and to stop worrying about it.




I think we might make our 5000 goal DFF :tv2:

 

[Long Lashes]

Hmm... Let's try this again.

Spoiler

left to right, Princess, Duchess and Streetie .... living the dream 2022.

Yes I can see thank you for posting them again for me Michelle. And what a healthy and happy trio they are . Streetie looks young again since you pruned her, she looks fab and of course I also remember the lovely Princess and Duchess, how great they can enjoy the outdoors, they're certainly in good hands.

Thanks again my friend, I can't wait to see if they change colour again for Christmas.

I'm still getting freebies often from the grocery store ... could my incredible hotness be a curse?

What is this "incredible hotness" you often speak of?

If only you lived closer my friend, you'd have a mini orchid garden as I'd gift so many to you to keep Orkie and Pearl company.

Wouldn't that be great .. have you ever considered a move to the UK and bringing your plants with you?..Lol!

Thank you, it's a fun hobby.

Its great how much pleasure you get from it, but its also even more special for all the plants you have, especially the many who would be goners by now.

It's all about money with you and your daft alien friends.

Yes it is :danc: the more money the better! One can never have too much money N2H.

My hotness is beyond money, it's the power to bring people to their knees.

Yes I know but get yourself a manager or some Aliens and make a few million like I do.

 

[Long Lashes]

You better invest in running shoes as well 'Lashes. You're past murder spree hasn't be forgotten by the Budgies. I hear the TT Stone Quarry is very miserable this time of year.

.. that Budgie .. Lol!


"Hey Budgie! I haven't murdered anything, I swear I haven't! ":

Was it really an accident 'Lashes?

Pardon? :eck: : ........ Yes it was an accident.

Well from what I can remember, I think it was an accident

 

[Long Lashes]

Only 7 to go ...

We've got this! :hats:

 

[DallasFanForever]

I believe some schools do and others don't. It is a shame as I remember I used to love hand writing,

I agree. And that’s coming from someone with terrible handwriting.

I did a Calligraphy course a few years ago as I like fancy twirly writing. I recently wrote everyone's names on place settings for my cousins wedding recently, she too likes the twirly fancy writing

Well that was very nice of you! I’ve always admired fancy writing too but I was never any good at it. Let’s just say it’s something I’d never be able to master.

On the rare occasions I do any lengthy hand writing I find my hand starts to aches ... this never used to happen before , I guess its with lack of practise.

I have the same problem. I have bad hands to begin with, actually. Any little thing can cause them to hurt these days it seems like. I think it’s a combination of delivering those packages all these years and all the baseball before that. I guess it all took a toll. I notice it goes away when I’m not working but quite often now I’ll wear a brace all day on one hand for support. I just pick the hand that feels worse that particular day LOL!!

A bit random, but are you right handed or left handed DFF?

A tough question to answer and here’s why. I eat with my left hand but I write with my right. And with most things I can use either hand so I’ve also been called ambidextrous. It’s very complicated and most people I know do scratch their heads over this. The good news I guess is when one hand starts hurting I can easily switch off to the other and still do what I have to. Have I confused you yet Lashes?

if you don't mind my usual daft nosiness

I never mind my friend! I just hope you’re not sorry you asked LOL

I imagine that must be very frustrating, especially when you've got into the-zone and don't want to stop.

That’s the biggest problem for me; finding the time to write. I’m getting up earlier to try it before work, I’m trying it when I get home, I’m tying it late at night, and I’m finding the time but not as much as I’d like. And that makes it easy to lose the creativity unfortunately.

I'm so pleased someone encouraged you to do it! you have absolutely nothing to lose. I think its great your doing this, it would be all so easy to say .. I can't be bothered, but no, you've gone for it!

Thank you Lashes! I appreciate you saying this! I wasn’t sure I even wanted to do it at first. But then I started writing and the tears started as I expected, so I called my sister in-law that talked me into doing this to tell her how much I hate her. But she told me to keep going and I’m glad I did, cause a lot of those tears turned into smirks and even laughs. So at the very least it’s helping me deal with some stuff differently than I did back then perhaps.

I'm sure your words will resonate with many people who have had or are having similar experiences. Whatever you decide to do, you have a powerful message my friend

That’s what I’m hoping. I look at it like maybe she couldn’t be helped but now she can help people through me. That’s what telling her story is all about for me.

Thank you, a signed copy I hope

Of course!

And I've enjoyed every word, even the sad times as your love shines through.

Thank you my friend! And I’m noticing now those sad times weren’t so sad after all. Never thought I’d say that.

I would've been paranoid too, but I guess you have to get used to it otherwise the daily pressure would be enormous. Glad to hear your management don't come down heavy for some mistakes.

They really only discipline the serious stuff, like talking on the phone while driving, no seat belt, those kinds of things. And you’d be surprised how many people still do that stuff even with the cameras!

I once .. no twice actually, got parking tickets whilst driving the works car, I was mortified I had a pain-in-the -neck line manager at that time and she made me write out a detailed report of what happened and threatened that I would have to pay the charges ... I wouldn't have minded paying because I already felt very guilty. Anyway, the manager above my line manager gave me a hug, said no way would I need to pay and to stop worrying about it.

Oh my goodness! I’m glad it all worked out for you. Luckily they were parking tickets and not moving violations. That would’ve been a lot worse. I know it is with us anyway.

I think we might make our 5000 goal DFF :tv2:

We can’t miss!! Will we be setting a new goal soon? I was thinking about what we should make it this time. Any ideas?

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Yes I can see thank you for posting them again for me Michelle. And what a healthy and happy trio they are . Streetie looks young again since you pruned her, she looks fab and of course I also remember the lovely Princess and Duchess, how great they can enjoy the outdoors, they're certainly in good hands.

A terrible thunderstorm hit the garden today and a Sunflower was lost but the poinsettias seem to be okay. Life in the outdoors is unpredictable.

I'm glad you were able to see them. I'll take another photo later this summer of the trio.

Thanks again my friend, I can't wait to see if they change colour again for Christmas.

I so hope yours make it to Christmas. It would be so special for your duo to make it a full year.

What is this "incredible hotness" you often speak of?

Wouldn't that be great .. have you ever considered a move to the UK and bringing your plants with you?..Lol!

If I could find a cottage with a greenhouse I would consider it. Oh, yeah I'd have to get a job there to but the Tesco executive sure liked me (when I secured the TT Yacht) so that should be no problem.

Its great how much pleasure you get from it, but its also even more special for all the plants you have, especially the many who would be goners by now.

It is indeed. So many would have been dead by now. They are living things and should enjoy life as long as they can. We all have such a short time here so it's good to share the love even with plants.

Yes it is :danc: the more money the better! One can never have too much money N2H.

If you say so ...

Yes I know but get yourself a manager or some Aliens and make a few million like I do.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

.. that Budgie .. Lol!


"Hey Budgie! I haven't murdered anything, I swear I haven't! ":

That's Judge Budgie to you!

Pardon? :eck: : ........ Yes it was an accident.

Well from what I can remember, I think it was an accident

A trial may be in order to get the facts. It's good of DFF to help bring these facts to light.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

We have two days to go with reach #5000, let's make this happen.

 

[DallasFanForever]

We have two days to go with reach #5000, let's make this happen.

A determined Michelle is never to be taken lightly. I wouldn’t disappoint her if I were the rest of you. Only two posts away!!


I hope everyone is having a nice Wednesday!

 

[DallasFanForever]

Happy Thursday evening everyone!! I hope everyone is having a nice week so far and looking forward to the weekend ahead.

Whoever does the next post, you will forever be known as the person who officially got us to the halfway point of this thread..............................,..........

 

[Michelle Stevens]

A determined Michelle is never to be taken lightly. I wouldn’t disappoint her if I were the rest of you. Only two posts away!!

Well a determined Michelle has to make this happen so welcome to #5000. We are at the half-way mark on our journey.

Happy Thursday evening everyone!! I hope everyone is having a nice week so far and looking forward to the weekend ahead.

I hope you had a great Thursday. Michelle was at work all day and just got home. It was a busy day at the TT Cafe.

Whoever does the next post, you will forever be known as the person who officially got us to the halfway point of this thread..............................,..........

That is such an honor. Will Telly Talk give me a special badge to mark this milestone?

 

[DallasFanForever]

I hope you had a great Thursday.

You too my friend!

That is such an honor. Will Telly Talk give me a special badge to mark this milestone?

Yes, but in exchange you must turn in your Hotness Crown on the Last Post thread, agreeing never to wear it again. That is of course if the crown is currently yours. I haven’t gone over there and checked lately.

(Just kidding)


Everyone have a wonderful Friday and enjoy your weekend!!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

You too my friend!

Yes, but in exchange you must turn in your Hotness Crown on the Last Post thread, agreeing never to wear it again. That is of course if the crown is currently yours. I haven’t gone over there and checked lately.

(Just kidding)

JUST TRY TO TAKE MY CROWN FROM MY GOLDEN LOCKS ..... go ahead .... just try...

Everyone have a wonderful Friday and enjoy your weekend!!

Have a great weekend everyone! At least we are on the second half of our journey to #10000. Any predictions on when we get to #10000? 2027 is my guess.

 

[DallasFanForever]

JUST TRY TO TAKE MY CROWN FROM MY GOLDEN LOCKS ..... go ahead .... just try...

No, I wouldn’t dare!

At least we are on the second half of our journey to #10000. Any predictions on when we get to #10000? 2027 is my guess.

Either late 2027 or early 2028 is my guess. I sure wish we could somehow make it happen sooner though!