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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 02:47 PM
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Happy Thread! I have electricity and Winston is sitting at my feet.
:woohoo: I have electricity now at my FEMA mansion (okay, it's a travel trailer, but it's better than what I had after 8:30 a.m on August 29). The first night I stayed in it was Monday night. I think trailer life will be very interesting.

My terrier, Winston, had surgery to correct his left hip on Monday and I have him with me now. :hug: He is trying to heal, but since the right hip still needs to be fixed (the car that hit him broke his pelvis), his recovery is painful and he will yelp in pain if I hold him wrong or if he lies down wrong. He hobbles around a little bit, but mostly he sleeps and lies in his box watching me, making sure I don't leave him. His appetite is good and the vet said these little guys heal quickly. (I sure hope so, he painful yelps hurt my heart. :cry: )

And I FINALLY was able to register with the Red Cross today and get a check from them. :thumbsup: I was annoyed by the fellow that handed me the check when he said "Spend it wisely, this is all you are getting from this organization." :wtf: What are they doing with all the money they raised? Oh well, no grumbling, this is a happy thread!! :-)

I have taken several baby steps this week and I am doing better than a lot of folks! A good many DUers have helped me in so many ways, I am blessed to be a member of this community! :grouphug:

Thanks for all the positive energies, good wishes and prayers. Please keep them coming, I have a way to go yet! ;-)

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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 02:54 PM
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1. MY good wishes will always be there for you ((( merh ))) !
And for Winston!

:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 02:56 PM
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2. Thanks so much Joani!
(((((((hugs)))))))) Thanks for everything, sweet friend. :pals:
You have helped make the FEMA trailer a home! :hug: I am so blessed by the gift of your friendship. :hug:

:loveya:

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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 02:59 PM
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3. That is so wonderful! Good news for a change!
<---- a happy dance for a happy thread.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:05 PM
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4. Yes! Time for a Happy Dance!


And thank you JJ! Thanks so much! :hug: :loveya:

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fooj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 11:55 PM
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86. Don't it make your red eyes blue?
God doesn't do nasty! And don't you forget it!!!!

You've got what it takes, girlfriend. I'm with you all the way!

((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo's!

:smoke:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:20 AM
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91. (((((((((((( hugs ))))))))))))))))))
Thanks fooj - thanks so much!

oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxo

:hug: :loveya: I can always count on you for perspective! :hug: :smoke:

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SoCalDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:13 PM
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5. Yahoooooo... So happy for you (and for Winston too)
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Liberalynn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:15 PM
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7. Congratulations
to both you and Winston. You deserve all the best.:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:36 PM
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9. I so appreciate the congrats, Liberalynn!
:hi: and thanks for the good wishes! :hug:




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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:33 PM
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8. Thanks SoCalDem!
:hi: I love that very talented cactus! :thumbsup:

:hug:

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Shell Beau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:15 PM
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6. Aw, things are looking up! I am so happy about
your dog!!! Hang in there! :hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:59 PM
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12. Things are getting better.
Thanks for the encouragement and the hug! :hug:

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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:36 PM
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10. This is so great merh!
I'm so happy you have your own place again, humble though it may be, and most expecially happy that Winston was able to get his first surgery, and he is home with you now.

I think about you every day, and and thankful for every tidbit of good news from you.

:loveya: :hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 04:01 PM
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14. Hey there, SG! ((((((waving))))
Thanks for all of the positive energies and good wishes and prayers! :hug:

You support & concern help more than you know. :loveya:

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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:40 PM
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11. Good news!
It's great to hear your spirits are up, and that things are becoming managable!

:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 04:21 PM
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15. Hey meganmonkey! It's so good to see you!
:hug: Yes, things are becoming managable!

I heard about your arrest & I just want you to know that I am so proud of you, you civilly disobedient patriot, you! :patriot: :yourock:

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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 03:59 PM
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13. My dear merh.......
Such good news for you, and from you.....

Electricity...how did we ever get along without it?

And Winston! So glad he's able to be home with you, and is healing up well.....

Lots and lots of good feelings, prayers and hugs coming from me to you!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 04:31 PM
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18. Hey ya Peggy!
I refused to stay in the trailer without electricity. Looting is still going on in some of the neighborhoods (I know a lady that was knocked out when looters were in the remains of her home. They hit her over the head with a can of stew and ran.) There aren't that many neighbors around me, so I didn't want to take any chances without power. (All homes on my street were severely damaged or destroyed.) It took a while to get electricity and now that I have it, I can settle in to my little world and take on the next challenge. (Getting my lot cleared is the next challenge.) :hi:

Thanks for all the prayers, hugs and good feelings! :hug: :loveya:

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mogster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 04:28 PM
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16. Hi merh!
Happy to hear your little friend is on the heal.

It's good to take care of someone too, no?

Thanks for keeping your spirit up in the face of misfortune. We'll all keep helping you, you know :-)

You're sooo American, merh. I admire your way of handling this. Here's my pledge; a :patriot: and a :bounce: to go with it.

Oh - and some ((((hugs))))

Stay safe.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 04:43 PM
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20. LOL - thank you mogster, thanks so much for the laugh
and the compliment -- "So American" - that is quite a compliment dear friend. :hug:

I know that you and so many are there for me, mogster. I so appreciate your love and support and all that you have done for me. Your hugs are so special and I send so many back to you, just tons and tons!!!! (((((((((((((( .... :hug: :hug: :hug: .... )))))))))))))))))))))))
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skygazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 04:30 PM
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17. I'm so glad Winston is on the mend
And that things are starting to look up. You've had way too much on your plate.

Good wishes to you both. :hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 04:34 PM
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19. The truth is, I haven't had as much as some or more than others.
So many people here are in the same boat, it's rare to met someone that has not suffered due to Katrina. I'm just doing what I have to do. The good wishes that you and other DUers send my way help out tremendously. Thank you. :hug:

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LSK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 04:46 PM
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21. so what model trailer is it? are they using an existing RV park?
My parents have always been RVers so I'm curious.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:28 PM
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23. The trailer is on my lot. They are using some trailer parks
and they are creating new ones. (There was a problem with landlords evicting tenants without notice in an attempt to make the rent money that FEMA was offering. :-( )

The trailer that FEMA provided is a 30 foot travel trailer. I think the brand name is "Cavalier".
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LSK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:39 PM
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28. not sure I heard of that brand..
Heres a good RV website if you have any questions/concerns

http://www.rv.net/forum/

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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:00 PM
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31. Thanks so much for the link!
:hi:

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LSK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:06 PM
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34. Good luck to ya!
:hi:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:51 PM
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56. Thank you!
:hi: :hug:

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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:46 PM
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29. That's a nice sized trailer.
Edited on Thu Oct-06-05 05:47 PM by Maddy McCall
Just googled and found this image of a Cavalier. Is this like yours? If so, NIIIICE!



And I hear that when this whole mess is over, they are going to give hurricane victims the option to buy the trailer at greatly reduced prices. Put that trailer on the back of your jeep, and let's go visit DUers! :D
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:59 PM
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30. That is basically the style
Edited on Thu Oct-06-05 06:02 PM by merh
(I don't have the storage cabinets over the dinette and the sofa.) It is a nice trailer - I have been very comfortable and am adapting quite nicely.

And if I get my house built and have the chance, I'll buy it at the reduced price and we can take off across country to visit DUers from one end of the country to the other. MMJr can sleep on the bunk and you can have the sofa that converts to a bed! ;-)

Did you get lotto tickets? :D

So good to see you - did you check your emails? I have called you 2 days in a row. What's up with your phone? (On Edit: I just read your other post! :blush: Sorry you are feeling well. Just rest and call me when you are up to it! :hug: )

:hug: :pals: :loveya:

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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:03 PM
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32. Crap, no! I forgot!
I can run down to Kentwood and get some. MMjr and I might just do that after school tomorrow.

My cell has been off. My home phone is in my bedroom, and I haven't been in there in two days. I've been on the couch. I've been a little, um, under the weather. Won't disgust you with details. :D
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:08 PM
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35. Don't sweat it - just get to feeling better.
See, you just did too many good deeds the other day and you let yourself run down, that left you open to that bug you received. Rest and take care of yourself. When you feel better you can get that powerball ticket and when you win, I will gladly carry your bags as you travel to visit DUers! :hug:

I hope you feel better soon! :pals: :hug: :loveya:

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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:13 PM
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41. Nah...I'm not run down...
I just picked the bug up at the firehouse, I think. Some of the guys are sick, too. And MMjr has slept for two days solid--he's got it too.

Anyway, I'm getting stir crazy and will do my best to get out and buy some pb tickets tomorrow. It's not even 30 miles for me.

:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:21 PM
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43. Ewww, a firehouse bug!
Don't they hose that place down enough? ;-)

Okay, once you and MMjr have rested up and feel better, give a call. And like I said, I'll carry your bags if you win the pb! :thumbsup:

:hug:

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fooj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 01:11 PM
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117. I can't believe that you've trumped my u-haul idea!!!
LOL!!!

(((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

xoxoxoxoxoxo's!
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 01:20 PM
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119. Don't worry, we will load things on top of the trailer,
it will be like the Beverly Hillbillies! :hi: :hug:

:loveya:

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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:28 PM
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22. And you'll keep having my thoughts, prayers and best wishes extended to
Edited on Thu Oct-06-05 05:29 PM by socialdemocrat1981
you: loveya: :hug:. Please take care and all the very, very best. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:05 PM
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33. Thank you so much, socialdemocrat1981
It is hard to explain how the good wishes and prayers and positive thoughts have helped me. I so appreciate your concern and support. :hug: :loveya:

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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:29 PM
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24. I am so glad Winston is coming along.. AND You too...
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:09 PM
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36. Thanks WC! ((((waving))))
You have helped me more than you know! :hug: :loveya:

Thanks so much. :pals:

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Mutley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:33 PM
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25. Great to know you're doing better...
and your doggy friend, too! :bounce:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:11 PM
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37. We are doing good! I'm getting my footing and I won't give up
until I have rebuilt my life here. Winston is still trying to heal, but he is much happier with me than at the vets.

Thanks for all of your support and concern. :hug:
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Pool Hall Ace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:36 PM
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26. So good to hear that you and Winston are doing well.
One day at a time!
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:13 PM
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39. Baby steps are steps, nonetheless.
I am taking them every chance I can get and I am taking it one day at a time. Thank you for the good wishes! A belated welcome to DU to you, Pool Hall Ace! :hi:

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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 05:38 PM
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27. Merh! Big hugs!!! You are a survivor.
I'm so glad that you were finally able to get help from the REd Cross. I wish I could have been with you--I'd have verbally kicked the ass of that guy who told you to "Spend it wisely." "Yeah, jerkwad, what do you THINK she's going to do? Go buy a plasma TV when she has NOTHING?"

Winston gets major hugs from me! Tell the baby that his cousins Lucinda and Tex are sending him puppy kisses.

We lived in a trailer when we were building our cabin. It was interesting, no doubt. Really, it was kinda fun. Like you told me when my car broke down in Terrell, it's an adventure. With your positive outlook, I know that you'll cope well.

I am on the couch with a combination cold and a stomach virus. I've slept all day. I'll call you as soon as I feel up to it.

Just know that the McCalls love ya and are thinking of ya all the time.

:hugs: :loveya: :pals:

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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:19 PM
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42. I ain't no victim! ;-)
Thanks for the hugs and for all you have done to help me make the trailer my home! :hug: The Red Cross guy was just being a judgmental ass. I went to a financial distribution center that was in a predominately black community. I know others took offense to his "warning" and a couple of us waiting in line had considered carrying on about meeting at the bar after we got our check ("Yeah, Terry the bartender told me he would cash our check for us" -- heehee :rofl: ) We all had a good laugh at his expense.

I will give Winston Lucinda's and Tex's love - he will be happy to hear that they know about him. I think he was afraid I forgot about him. He won't let me out of his sight.

Rest and feel better my friend. I so appreciate the love and support of the McCalls! :hug: :grouphug: :loveya:

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Jamastiene Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:28 PM
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47. "a combination cold/stomach virus"
I had something like that last weekend. It was ferocious. I didn't know which end to put on the toilet.
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thinkingwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:11 PM
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38. You have a home and your furbaby with you
that's great!!

Congrats on your baby steps...sounds like you took quite a few of them and you're well on you way.

Will keep you in my thoughts.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:23 PM
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44. Yes, I am on my way!
Thanks for the congrats and for keeping us in your thoughts! Winston and I both appreciate the support! :hi: :grouphug:

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SalmonChantedEvening Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:13 PM
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40. Lotsa love merh and hopes that all will improve soon
I have a 2 yr old pup and she's a tiny wee thing, it'd break my heart for her to be in such misery :hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:30 PM
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48. Thank you SalmonChantedEvening!
You will meet a stranger! ( :rofl: Oh, sorry, I got carried away for a minute. I know you have heard this a hundred times, but I SO LOVE YOUR moniker! It is just wonderful!)

It hurts when he moves around and then hurts himself. It is a trick to get him in and out of the box so that he can pee and poop. And the poor face he makes when he tries to stand to poop breaks my heart. I just can't stand folks that hit animals and drive off without any concern. I lost my shit/malt (mix between a shiatsu and a maltese), Abbie, when someone ran her down and just kept going. I swore then it wouldn't happen to another of my dogs. :-( If it hadn't been for Katrina and my damned slow insurance company, this wouldn't have happened.

He is doing so much better -- he even seems to smile. :-)

Sorry for rambling on and thanks so much for your support and concern. :hug:


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SalmonChantedEvening Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:51 PM
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57. Ramble away :D
Our wee Daisy is half maltese/half west highland white and a pip and a half :)

People who can't take a moment to see if something can be done to save an animal hit by a car make me nuts. If it's only to move an injured dog/cat to the side of the road so it isn't struck again, it's Something.

If the moniker makes you smile after all you've been through, then I'm a happy man :hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:58 PM
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59. :-)
:hug:

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cally Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:26 PM
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45. I'm glad..and your
strength reminds me to be thankful for what I have. Hope your puppy heals soon.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:36 PM
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50. This adventure has taught me so much - namely "stuff" isn't that
important. I am happy to have the basics (though a friend dropped by a DVD player the other day and I got to watch a movie that made me laugh -- it felt so good -- I was glad to have that luxury).

Winston and I both will heal, in time. We just have to get our footing and then go from there. Thanks for your kind words and support. :hug:

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HeeBGBz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:27 PM
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46. WTG, Merh!
I'm glad you are in a place. Is it comfy? I hope your Winston feels better soon.

Are you adjusting okay post-Katrina? Is it still surreal?
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:44 PM
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52. Hi there HeeBGBz!
:hi: How the hell are you? Are you doing okay? I have been sending out good energies for you, I know you had your own experiences thanks to the bitch, Katrina, and you had just located here! We old timers have had a time dealing with all of this, I know it hasn't been easy for newbies.

My trailer is very comfy! The trailer depicted in the photo in Maddy's post above is basically the style of my trailer. I am adjusting to the new "norms", I am just taking it all as it comes. Sometimes it is all so surreal. I think folks flock to Walmart to feel "normal" for a time, that area north of D'Iberville is humming. The 4 restaurants are always packed, the stores that are open are busy and I think the theater down the road is open. I am not crazy about shopping (never have been). I don't like fooling myself into thinking that things are normal, then coming home to the "new" existence. Maybe once I get the lot cleaned I will not mind it so much. That is my next challenge, getting the debris removed from my lot. I want that clean slate!

Take care of yourself HeeBGBz. :hug: I am here if you just need to talk about Katrina. It will be a part of our lives for a very long time! :hug: :loveya:

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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:31 PM
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49. I am so glad you and Winston are doing fine....
:hug:

I was wondering about little Winston and his recovery.
:)
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:46 PM
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53. One surgery down and one to go!
Once he heals from this one, they will fix his other hip. He mainly sleeps and watches me. I can't wait for the day that he runs around. He is so cute, he runs full tilt with his tounge hanging out of his mouth. It looks like he could trip over it! :-)

I can't seem to get photobucket to work. If I could, I would post his photos. Maybe I can get it working and do that one day.

Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts! :hug:

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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 09:01 PM
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76. You've been through so much...
but you've got such a great attitude! All the best! :D
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:33 AM
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96. Thank you!
:hug: :hug:

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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:43 PM
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51. I'm so glad to hear that things are coming together for you, merh!
You have such a wonderful attitude and amazing strength. You're going to come out of this an even stronger person.

:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:50 PM
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55. Thank you for the kind words, but I really don't think I am all
that different from many that have been affected by Katrina. You would probably have the same attitude. I mean, what are the alternatives? This is my home, I can't imagine living anywhere else. Hell, I wouldn't be able to drive anywhere without the Gulf as my landmark. How do folks that don't live along the coast know which way is South without the Gulf?

Most Katrina Survivors are doing all they know to do and that is -- Survive! I venture to guess you would do the same thing!

:hug: Thanks for the hugs and support. :hug:

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Ellipsis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:50 PM
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54. ...
Yay!! Peace to you merh.

:hi:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 06:52 PM
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58. And also with you, btmlndfrmr!
:hi: Thanks so much! :pals:

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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 07:47 PM
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60. You are such an inspiration!
:hug::loveya:
There really is no place like home...no matter where the home is.
I'm glad you got your lights! I'm even happier that you are here posting. DU isn't the same without your energy.:grouphug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 07:55 PM
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64. Hello Horsey! I so love that image of George!
But your avatar is so not you. You are way to good! :hug: You have helped me so much and I thank you for all of your support and encouragement.

I hope to be posting more often, maybe one day post about my experiences on Katrina Monday. Until then, I pop in and out when I can because I am the one that needs the energies of DU.

This is one hell of a community! :grouphug:

:loveya:

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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 07:58 PM
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66. hehehe
I like to be a witch...and some here have actually seen my inner-witch come out,lol.
However...your words are too kind.
Wasn't sure if you saw this...:(
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=4994375&mesg_id=4994375

If you can spare a prayer...send it on.
:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 08:06 PM
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70. Definitely in my prayers.
Most definitely -- check your pmail in a few minutes.

m.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 07:48 PM
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61. Yay!!!! I'm so happy life is getting back to normal.
:party::woohoo:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 07:57 PM
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65. Thanks so much GOPisEvil!
Thanks for all your support. :hug:

:woohoo: To "normal" :toast:

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Lone_Star_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 07:50 PM
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62. Merh, my heart is happy with/for you!
I'm sending my new and improved healing energy to Winston. I hope it helps him get back to 100% ASAP. :grouphug: :woohoo:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 07:59 PM
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67. Thanks for the new & improved healing energies --
Both he and I thank you (he so wants to be back to normal too x( ) and both of us thank you for your concern and good wishes. :hug: :loveya:

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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 07:55 PM
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63. Real happy to hear from you, Merh.
You and some other Du'rs have been on my mind frequently. Glad you are still amongst us.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 08:04 PM
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69. Hello there graywarrior!
It is so good to see you and your ducted duck! That avatar always makes me smile. I am so glad I am still able to be a part of DU, this place has great energies and the people that come here are some of the finest I have ever met. So much love and encouragement, so much true compassion and concern. The energies here have helped me more than I can ever express.

Thanks for your postive wishes and concerns. Things will work out, it may take time, but it will happen.

Have a good evening and try to keep the lounge out of trouble. You know how these guys get! ;-)

:hug: :loveya:

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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 09:10 PM
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79. The lounge is beyond help.
But if there's anything I can do for you, let me know.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:10 AM
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89. Thank God the Lounge is beyond help and is what it is!
If it weren't for the lounge, I would be really in a bad way! :crazy:

Thanks for your support! :hug:

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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 08:02 PM
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68. Congrats, Merh!
And here is your 5th nomination! Very happy things are coming together for you!
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 08:11 PM
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71. Dang, I didn't realize folks were nominating this thread.
Thank you for your nomination. :blush:

And thank you for the good wishes. :hug:

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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 08:14 PM
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72. Everybody likes
a happy thread these days. :hi:
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 08:17 PM
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73. MERH!
Thank you so much for the update.

I can't really say more than that.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:23 AM
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92. Hey lady - how the hell are you?
:hi: :hug: It is so good to see you. :pals:

:loveya:
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SharonRB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 08:20 PM
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74. Hi, Merh
I'm so glad you have a place to stay now and have your Winston with you. I hope he's on the mend soon.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:27 AM
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93. Hi SharonRB!
:hi: He had a tough night last night, he couldn't get comfortable and I think he holds going to the bathroom for as long as he can, it hurts he so to stand to do it. Then he is wearing one of those silly collars so he does lick or chew on his stitches and he gets caught up with that and well, it is very hard for both of us. :-(

He is on the mend, it is just a slow mend. All good things come in time, just have to patiently let them come. ;-)

Thanks for your good wishes and support. I hope to make it back to a KOEB thread one day soon. :toast: To the ties that bind! :loveya:

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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 08:20 PM
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75. kicking for the heart of Du
:kick:
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 09:07 PM
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77. merh...I am so happy to know that you are doing better.
You have been through shitloads of trouble and still maintain a great attitude. Houses can be rebuilt; you could not be recreated.

:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:30 AM
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94. Where have you been greatauntoftriplets? I haven't seen you
in so long! Big (((((((((hug)))))))))))) to you!

:blush: Thank you for the kind words and concern. You are much too kind and the truth be told, I know lots of folks that are glad that I am only one of a kind :evilgrin:

Take good care of you and yours and please keep sending out those postive energies! :hug:

:loveya: :pals:

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bettyellen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 09:09 PM
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78. good to hear, merh!
i'm happy for you and winston.
sending you more (((good vibes))))) now. can you feel it? LOL. i know that you can!
:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:32 AM
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95. I haven't seen you in forever, bettyellen! So good to see you!
(((((((((hug)))))))))))) I feel those good vibes and I thank you so much for sending them! :hug:

Hope you are doing well! Take good care and thanks for the love! :loveya: :hug:

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tinfoilinfor2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 09:31 PM
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80. Greetings to you in your lovely new mansion WITH ELECTRIC!
I'd love to say I'm happy for you, but I think that smacks too much of barbara bush, and I don't think any of us are happy that you or your friends and neighbors are still going through that hell on a daily basis.

As for Mr. "Spend it wisely"...you just gotta laugh I guess. If someone is that big of a jerk, they never will get it. Sounds like he does have potential, though, to be the next head of FEMA. Someone should give junior a call about this guy.

Positive energy, wishes and prayers continue your way. And I think you promised me a "stuff" list once you got into a home of some sort, so cough it up, lady!! :)
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:42 AM
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99. Hi there tinfoilinfor2005!
Edited on Fri Oct-07-05 10:43 AM by merh
How's the weather your way? Did you get some of those gusts from Tammy or were you all spared. Fall is headed this way, the temp was in the low 70's this a.m. and they promise tonight will be football game weather. (I guess that means in the 60's? :eyes: )

I so appreciate the good wishes, energies and prayers and I would never, ever, ever think of "that woman" when I think of you - I know your sentiments are true - I know she is evil and if God were to take the time to punish the world for the evil as the fundies suggest, those folks would be shit out of luck. ;-) :evilgrin:

I'm still settling in at the mansion and enjoying cookies! :D Thanks so much for the cookies and your love and support! :pals:

(((((((((( :loveya: :hug: :tinfoilhat: :hug: :loveya: ))))))))))))))



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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 10:40 PM
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81. Kick
I just couldn't help but

:kick:
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RevCheesehead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 10:43 PM
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82. ***Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy, Happy, Happy, Joy!***
:bounce: :toast: :woohoo: :hug: :loveya: :grouphug: O8):grouphug: :loveya: :hug: :woohoo: :toast: :bounce:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:45 AM
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100. Your holiness! So good to see you Pope Cheesey!
:hug: Thanks for joining in the celebration! :pals: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :woohoo: :hug: :loveya: :grouphug: O8):grouphug: :loveya: :hug: :woohoo: :toast: :bounce:

Do you know of any special prayers of blessing for trailers! Can I christen it with a bottle of beer (Miller original, the champagne of bottle beer of course)? :silly: :crazy:

Thanks so much for your love & support! :pals: :hug: :loveay:
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Mnemosyne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 11:13 PM
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83. I'm so glad that you and Winston are happy
and safe merh!
Funny the things that teach us what is valuable. For me it was a tornado 20 years ago.
Great luck to you and yours merh.:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:49 AM
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101. Thanks for the hugs & the good wishes!
You are so right, vickis, I have learned and am still learning about what is valuable in this world. Stuff is stuff, good will, good wishes, love, life and friendship are so much more important! :hug: :loveya:

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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 11:27 PM
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84. I'm so glad you made it through that ordeal
and that Winston's recovering. :)
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:52 AM
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102. Thank you - thank you for joining the celebration in this happy
thread and for you good wishes and concern! Both Winston and I have a ways to go, but we will make it, given time and the support of so many. :hug: :loveya:
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HEAVYHEART Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-06-05 11:33 PM
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85. I am sooooooooo happy for you merch!!
I'm sure you don't remember me since I hadn't posted in a while till recently. But I was lurking and following the threads after Katrina! I was very worried about you!!!! :hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:55 AM
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103. Hello HH, it is good to see you.
I do appreciate your caring and concern. I am doing a lot better than most, it will all work out, it will just take time. If you don't mind, I sure would appreciate it if you keep those positive energies, good wishes and prayers coming this way - the entire community can use it!

Take good care of yourself and thanks! :hug: :pals: :loveya:

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demodonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 12:39 AM
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87. (((Hugs))) to you Merh from Pensylvania!
:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:57 AM
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104. Thank you so much, demodonkey!
(((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))) Sending hugs right back at ya! :hug:

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fortyfeetunder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 01:59 AM
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88. merh, thanks for the update
Glad to know you are doing better! :-)

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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 11:01 AM
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105. I like sharing the good things with folks here at DU.
So many have been so helpful and I think this is one hell of a community! :grouphug:

Thanks for the good wishes & support, fortyfeetunder! :hi: :hug:

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billyskank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:19 AM
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90. Good news merh!
Please accept a hug :hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 11:03 AM
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106. How I love hugs from you, billyskank!
I gladly accept your hug and send cyber hugs back to you!
((((((((((((( :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: )))))))))))))))))

Thanks so much! :hug: :loveya:

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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:35 AM
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97. Yay!
I'm so glad to hear things are looking up finally... prayers and good vibes coming your way. :pals:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 11:04 AM
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107. Hi ya, redqueen! (((((waving here)))))
Thanks for the prayers and good vibes!!! :pals: :hug: :loveya:

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Southpaw Bookworm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:35 AM
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98. That sucks about the Red Cross
I'd probably feed the need to snark at them about leaving the attitude at home, since at least they have one.

But I'm glad to hear that you and Winston are doing OK.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 11:12 AM
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108. One of the results of Katrina is that most folks here have had to
put aside their "pride" and I am included in that number. Never before could I have imagined myself standing in line for so much, never before could I have imagined going through piles of clothes or boxes of supplies, taking handouts. Katrina took so much, now I am willing to accept the kindness of strangers and not allow my false pride to get in the way. Though our sense of pride has altered, we still have a sense of self and know that the visitor volunteers mean well, even if they have crappy judgment. Like I said, many of us waiting on our checks just laughed and thought of ways to irk the poor fellow. :shrug:

Winston and I are just pluggin along, trying to heal and rebuild. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen! :-)

:hug: Thanks for your encouragement and support! :pals:

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troubleinwinter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 11:22 AM
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109. Howdy, merh!!!!
Ya shoulda told the jerk that you fully intended to spend the money "wisely" on a pink garter belt and fishnet hose, since you'd never had any money and that's what you regarded as important. GEEZ!!!

When our daughter was a baby, husband, baby & I lived in a 14' trailer for several months while we rebuilt our home (no... not a disaster, we'd bought a little shack of a place and rebuilt it). It was sorta fun for awhile, but I was YOUNG then!

I am glad you at least have your very own front door!

I am quite sure that the BEST medicine for Winston's healing and recovery is being at home with you. Are the other little doggies still at brother's house, or home with you?

Remember.... you and I have a date someday to sit on the porch in rocking chairs with some margaritas or mint juleps and look back and laugh at 'the old days', when there used to be republicans!!




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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 11:52 AM
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110. Hey ya, trouble! (((((((((((( hug )))))))))))))))
I can't wait to sit with you on the porch and remember "the old days" - we will just chuckle about the repukes' fake values and judgmental ways, how their hatred and false superiority did them in! :rofl:

I got a lovely and generous email from the kid & eddie! She is a chip off the old block - you done so good lady! :hug:

I hope she sent you the image of Winston I shared with her, if not, let me know. I'd post his photos, but I can't get photobucket to work for me. x(

So good to see you and thanks for stopping in at this celebration thread! Little steps and front doors, they can bring smiles to my face, as can your love and the love of so many here!

:hug: :loveya: :grouphug:

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troubleinwinter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 12:49 PM
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113. Oh, yer all mixed up.
Eddie is my Boston Terrier (known as 'The Butt').

Daughter's doggie, the pug, is Ozzy (named by my 74 yr old father after Ozzy Ozbourne... we think ol' gramps has secret strange TV viewing habits).

Send me the pitcha, and I'll put it in my photobucket & send ya the URL so ya can post it for everybody!
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 12:56 PM
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114. You are right, I confused the names of your pups! (Sorry Eddie,
kid and ozzie!) The message she sent was "... from ozzy the Pug!"

My bad, so sorry! :hug: I'll email you the image, don't know how much longer I will be on line -- have to deal with car troubles - clutch is going on my new, previously owned and driven hard, auto! :shrug:

What can I say - life is such an adventure! :shrug: :crazy:

Sending you love & hugs & an email soon! :hug: :loveya: :hug:

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Thtwudbeme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 11:54 AM
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111. Stinky and Scout are thrilled to hear about Winston!
Did you see the thread JanMichael put up about checks for Katrina victims, and how to apply for, and get them?

If you need me to find it for you, send me a PM--

(he's my husband)
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 12:59 PM
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115. I'm hoping to post his image soon, I will tell him that Stinky & Scout
send their good wishes. Thanks! :hi:

I didn't see JanMichael's thread, I'll pmail you so you can send me a link. Thanks so much :hug:

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Patiod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 12:28 PM
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112. Yay! Winston is better!
And so am I -- I remember we were hitting the hospital on the same day. Unfortunately, he probably didn't have the advantage of having Oxycodone, like I did!

Glad to hear things are getting settled for you.

Just so you and your neighbors know, your friends up North are thinking of you. My S.O. and I had a Mardi Gras party two weeks ago to raise money for everyone down on the Gulf Coast, and raised over $1200 (way more than we could have donated ourselves) - and that's 15 of our friends who all dug in and gave (most had already donated elsewhere.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 01:02 PM
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116. So glad you are doing better!
:hug: That is wonderful about the donation you and your friends gave. Thank you so very much! :grouphug: Sending hugs to all of you, please pass them on with my thanks to your friends. :grouphug:

Winston has his own pain meds that make him glassy eyed! :crazy:

I just don't think the meds are enough, he hurts so! :-(

Keep us in your prayers and thanks so much for all of your support and concern. :hug:

:loveya:

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AnarchoFreeThinker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 01:15 PM
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118. more good thoughts coming at ya, merh, and Winston, too!
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 01:48 PM
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120. Thank you so much dmsRoar!
Neither one of us can get too much of the good stuff! :hug: :loveya:

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troubleinwinter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 02:09 PM
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121. LOOK LOOK! Pictures from merh!
Little Winston in his new fashion statement:




Trailer:


Mailbox at trailer:


The lot from the trailer door:


Inside trailer:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 02:19 PM
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122. Oh Winston, you are sooooooooo cute!
Hey merh, what a cutie pie of a dog Winston is!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 02:44 PM
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124. Ain't he the cutest! ;-)
He is just a sweetheart too! :hug:

:loveya: :hug:

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fooj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 08:36 PM
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126. Ohhhhhh puppy!!!
Winston is adorable. He's lucky to have such a good mommy!:loveya:

xoxoxoxoxoxo's!
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 02:43 PM
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123. Thanks so much, trouble!
I am so glad you did that for me! :bounce: Now others can see my Winston and know that he is special! :hug:

You are wonderful, thank you! :hug: :loveya:

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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 03:05 PM
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125. Goodness! I am in love with Winston.
What a precious baby he is. Poor little guy. :(

I love your castle! Pretty nice, considering, eh?

I'll have to come visit you in your new home, soon. :hug:
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fortyfeetunder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-07-05 10:34 PM
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127. What a cutie pie
Winston looks so precious in his new fashion statement. Hope he's on the road to recovery!
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