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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Long Lashes" data-source="post: 342078" data-attributes="member: 41">I like your Halloween name DFF , its very clever <img src="http://smileys.smilchat.net/smiley/fantastic/fear/sorciere-balai2.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />I'm always shocked and worried when I see how extreme your weather can be, it makes me realise we don't get it too bad over here, so really I shouldn't grumble like I do.    This probably sounds daft, but I've always liked America, but since joining TT I like it even more as I've got to know quite a few of you on here .  I've also learned a lot more about your country through you DFF,  [USER=44249]@Michele[/USER] Stevens   and others .. so I feel even more attached to your country.Lets hope your weather behaves itself for the rest of the year.   The aftermath is horrendous.  I hope the homeless get lots of help, it  must be devastating to lose everything .  And I'd never even considered the water, food and fuel shortages until you mentioned them.  Your storms have  such a wide impact on so many lives, I'm so sorry for all those affected.That makes complete sense.  Its good you feel grateful to have come through the storm unscathed, but at the same time you're witnessing   the suffering of many others., I'm sure your emotions must be all over the place .This is so tragic and  a heck of a  shock when it happens.  Don't worry about feeling you're  "not  good in these situations" .. I honestly don't think anyone feels they are, but I believe you did exactly the right thing by just being honest, I'm sure your co-worker must've appreciated your words.That must be an emotional but special memory. We really are learning all the time aren't we ,  I know I am too  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> and your post isn't rambling my friend.  Between you and me we would've had it finished  in two weeks :Clol:No you haven't depressed anyone.    That's one of the many things I like about this thread ...  we can be daft as brushes  and surreal on here  or serious.  Anything goes <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />With me, I think I  get the giggles when I'm in a nervous or unnatural  situation .. not very mature of me,  I know.   Although, if the subject is very serious then I can control myself  and give it the respect it deserves.Lol!I'm glad you've not just instantly dismissed the idea and they must be keen to have you on the management team which is a  huge compliment  <img src="http://yoursmiles.org/ksmile/babe/k0512.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":gotcha:" title="Gotcha    :gotcha:" data-shortname=":gotcha:" />I know how you feel about this, but just .. maybe, perhaps you could be surprised with yourself .. no?  .What I mean is you might be surprised at what your capable of doing.   I only say this because I used to think the same as you and would flatly refuse to give presentations etc... and then somehow I got talked into doing one and I'm not going to lie, I was terrified, but then once I got talking I didn't find it too bad and  forgot how scared I was.   I  have done quite a few  big presentations  now, and its got easier.But if you feel its not for you DFF then just ignore me <img src="http://yoursmiles.org/ssmile/fun/s0208.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":lol:" title="lol    :lol:" data-shortname=":lol:" />I'd love to attend your meeting <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />Lol! .. this made me laugh.   An acquaintance of  one of my brothers  has always called me ..Wendy..... that's not my name  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue    :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />:Clol:You too !  and everyone else!</blockquote>

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