Just needed to be heard for a little while

Pyxis

Duke, very, very, very best of luck for tomorrow. How long will you be in for?

We'll all be thinking of you! :grouphug:





Jobbing musician, keep focussing on how lovely it will be when it's done!
Steady, steady work to clear, don't overdo things, have frequent small breathers and plenty of tea!
Looks like getting that back door started something!

oystercatcher

It's taken a week but I've finally read the whole thread and caught up . You really are an amazing lot, so much wisdom and insight between you all. I love the gentle humour.

I shall be reading and thanking and joining in when I feel I can. I suffer with depression and also some physical problems. Mental and physical energy can be very variable and sometimes I just go very quiet....it's the way I am...sorry.

There's some things I want to discuss when I feel ready..

I HATE phones too, I always feel I will be intruding and annoying people if I phone them so delay and put off as long as possible.... people say " Just give me a ring" and I nod and smile...and know I rarely will

Good luck tomorrow DUKE my mum has been having those procedures for a few years now, no fun at all .

whitewing

That reminds me, when we were walking to school this morning my DD said to me:

I love you. I LOVE your energy.

Praise indeed. (I'm not that energetic really but it made my day. There is something about being loved by a small child...).

whitewing

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whitewing

Pet for you, WaS

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/meet-whisper---agoraphobic-dog-4344973

Meet Whisper - the agoraphobic dog

oystercatcher

whitewing wrote: »

Pet for you, WaS

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/meet-whisper---agoraphobic-dog-4344973

Meet Whisper - the agoraphobic dog

Sadly lots of dogs used on puppy farms end up like this


I just saw a gorgeous black pug .

whitewing

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I just saw a gorgeous black pug .[/QUOTE]

In real life?

Have you got pictures?

lostinrates

I saw a lovely pug this morning too. What was really lovely is it was fit and lean, walking with other dogs and breathing well, I passed it on the way to station this morning and was happy to see such a fine healthy and lean example of the breed. Lovely. His chums weren't bad either.

oystercatcher

whitewing wrote: »

In real life?

Have you got pictures?

Sorry, I was driving at the time but I sent out 'positive WaS thoughts'


I need to research picture posting :S

Solarjunkie

Oystercatcher, if you can when the "just give me a ring" next crops up, try & narrow it down a bit. For example, if you ask "When is a good time for you, maybe Wednesday evening? " you are much less likely to actually bother them if they are half expecting your call. Vague things like "any time" is not helpful. But if you offer a time, they can then agree to it or change it for a better one.

I actually love it when the phone rings, or I did until all these junk calls started! But ringing somebody when you don't know if it's convenient is completely different. Probably why texts are so popular, people can deal with them when they wish!