I hope they know how lucky they are, I'm sure they will one day. In todays world of families that are often spread out or just not close it's refreshing to hear of special bonds
Thank you for saying that! It is kind of sad how family keeps moving around these days and quite often grows apart. I have family all over the U.S. and quite honestly I think I’ve lost track of some of them and where they even are at this point. That makes me a little sad sometimes but I guess it’s part of life.
Oh yes, youngsters testing boundaries and testing us, absolutely can relate, but as we've said before it's only mirroring how we were, just history repeating itself.
I do wonder sometimes if there is a curse that goes from generation to generation and now it’s our turn to pay LOL!!
I never used to be able to relate to my parents when they said you still feel young inside.
I’d rather look young outside. Inside no one sees and only I know what’s in there anyway so who cares?
But all kidding aside, I do see what they meant now. It really is about how we feel inside, and I’ve had my fair share of physical challenges over the years so to be able to say I feel pretty good now and am as healthy as I can be is enough for me.
Then I catch a glance of myself in a window or something and just don't recognise who it is. Pretty scary really where time goes and the image I see of me!
Oh, I think we’re all our own worst critic when it comes to that stuff. I know I am! I will see myself on camera somewhere or in a video someone else took and feel extremely uncomfortable, but I notice that’s mostly everyone.
As well as bring called my whole name, I was often referred to as my brother and sisters first although in no particular order, still do now. I've done/do that with my own children too, it's official, I really am turning into my mum.
Too funny!
For some reason I love when someone calls me by my entire first and last name. Even though it usually means I’m probably in trouble it does make me feel important. If you’re about to get yelled at, why not get yelled at in style?
I'm extremely conscious of words I use now, which I guess isn't a bad thing, but that second guessing of everything I want say drives me nuts and asking myself is that appropriate anymore?
I struggle with this as well. Sometimes it’s on the tip of my tongue but I have to clear it with the mind filter first. Let’s face it, we really didn’t have to use that button as much years ago so it can be challenging.
Luckily I have a human filter at work. I have a coworker that I will run stuff by and she will give me either the thumbs up or thumbs down. The reactions will usually range from “That’s a great one and it’s fine to still say that one I think” to “Do us both a favor DFF and don’t let that one ever see the light of day cause we both need jobs.”
So either way I do listen.
I appear a lot slower when talking too, that's NOT my age I tell myself!
HA!! No, it’s called caution and fear cause we’re so afraid of offending someone. But that’s a good thing. No one should ever feel like they’ve been offended.
I feel Anne Robinson's book is so honest and open and so well written.
It’s definitely something I would read. I love a good comeback story and reading about people that had to pull themselves back up from the depths. I admire anyone that has beaten their demons, and even if they haven’t and are still battling them. I really respect openness and honesty when it comes to our mistakes.
I was obsessed with Prime suspect. The first one aired in 1991 and for me probably replaced Dallas for a current obsession for me to have
Well it must be great if it rivals Dallas for you cause I think I know how you feel when it comes to that show!
Not that anything could ever replace Dallas, but I'd always loved cop shows and it was great that we'd managed to create something so good here.
I was always a fan of cop shows as well. I remember finding Hill Street Blues when I was a teenager and watching the reruns. I was hooked instantly. I wonder if we have any threads in the archives on any of these cop shows we’ve mentioned? I’m going to take a look.
I've got so much admiration for writers/producers and also love the works of Jimmy Mcgovern and Jed Mucurio who's recent work was Line Of Duty, do you know it?
Sounds familiar. I’m gonna have to look this one up though cause I’m drawing a blank. This happens with me a lot. I’m terrible with titles but then I check it out and realize I did indeed watch it.
Since joining this forum I realise what a telly addict I am and always have been.
There’s so much to discuss! I joined just for Dallas, not even realizing all this other stuff was here.
I would love to start a thread about these shows, but they've probably been done and I haven't quite got the confidence,
Starting a thread isn’t easy. I struggle with it as well so you’re not alone. Personally I think you’d do fine with it but if you’re not comfortable with it that’s fine!
There are threads going back on just about everything. We’ve covered almost everything you can think of and sometimes they do get duplicated or overlap but that’s fine too. We can’t remember everything we’ve posted. I know I don’t.
I don’t even remember waking up this morning but obviously I’m glad I did.
I am starting to join in with other boards now (is that the correct term? I haven't a clue!)
Yes, boards is fine I think. I notice you joining in more now with the other boards and I’m not surprised. You’re gaining confidence and you know what you’re talking about so posting more is going to become second nature to you soon.
I was terrified at first. I couldn’t join in much at all. I felt like everyone was smarter than me and I had nothing to say that anyone would even want to read. But then I realized that I was wrong. No one was smarter than me, I was just more stupid than everyone else.
(Just kidding)
Seriously though, the more you post the easier it will get. What helped me a lot was finding the games section, specifically two of the stalwarts over here in particular. They helped bring me out of my shell.
How interesting that you loved it once you got there. Very historical. I like to think I can always manage to find some enjoyment or appreciation from anything no matter how I imagined I couldn't.
Despite being someone that enjoys history, I was never really into the Civil War. That trip to Gettysburg kind of changed that for me. It gave me a whole new appreciation for it.
I was only 18 at the time and had longed to visit Austria because of The Sound Of Music and that trip was included in the itinerary.
Visiting the concentration camp certainly left an impression on my young mind. However dark these parts of history are, I think it's still important to learn about them. It was very uncomfortable to see though.
Well said! I agree, it’s all part of history, no matter how awful it was. There are so many things in history that I wish never happened, or perhaps we can go back and magically change some of it, but unfortunately that’s just wishful thinking.
Very unusual. The mornings start of dull and dreary before the sun creeps through for a lovely day. I don't think it's widespread and it's meant to change over the next few days and make way for more normal temperatures so I'm making the most of it. Cold, damp days and early dark nights will replace those recent sunny days.
I do love the winter though.
When I lived in the northeastern part of the U.S. I didn’t want the summer to end. I hated the cold and dreary winters. Now that I live in Florida I can’t wait for winter. Not that it gets what I would call “cold” here but it does cool down considerably.
Well, we're never content with the weather are we? In these days of everyone constantly on their mobile phones, it's good to still hear the chit chat on the bus about the weather.
When I was younger I would say “why does everyone discuss the weather?” Now I understand why that is. We need more to complain about as we get older cause no one’s listening to us anymore.
Here's hoping you've had a good start to the week DFF, take care my friend and Happy Tuesday!
Thank you LML!! My week has been fine so far and I hope yours is going well also!!
Everyone have a terrific Wednesday!!
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