the days roll into weeks
the weeks roll into months
the months roll into years
my parents were married 58yrs
on april 19
i wonder how did it last that long
so many ups and downs
good times and bad
yet it seems they prevailed
and here they are 58 yrs later
still man and wife
as the years rolled by the relationship
changed but yet they went with the flow
so their family foundation can grow
and grow it did
i see them differently now
two people
two people
emerged into one
and headed in the same direction
and headed in the same direction
truthful with each other yet sometimes anger emerges
but the anger disappears and they begin again
two spirits that i am glad to call my own
happy anniversary
sarah and cici
many more
♥♥♥
:D
ReplyDeleteI love it when people work at their marriage~ Congrats to them...and to your whole family...what a great example~
ReplyDeleteDang I'm pretty~
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! What a beautiful couple! I hope that ho Jodi and I can make it half as long as those two. If not, that Tina is pretty smokin' hot! (How you doin' Tina?) Cheers!
ReplyDeleteGood morning (gulp) ..ladies....
ReplyDeleteMorning Glories!
ReplyDeleteTina how lovely you look this morning!
Carol what a beautiful blog! Happy Anniversary to your parents! 58 years of living life, raising a family, supporting each other! Fantastic! Of course there is sometimes anger, I had to lol at that one. 25 years for me and some days I just want to wallop the better half in the head! Nothing is perfect but you work it out and move forward. I hope we can make it 58 years.
From area51: Bonachichi. I don't think anyone is intentionally ignoring you. I have been hit and miss on the gifts for IP because I have a hell of a time just getting in to my island since they had their meltdown. Sending the gifts has been even harder. If I can get it to load I send the same gift to everyone because it won't allow me to sort for different people. I lose the connection and then forget it.
I also never think anyone is slighting me when they don't send gifts. Life is so busy for many and some days it gets away from us. I think hey it's just a game. Then there are some days when I am flat out lazy and just don't have the energy to do everything each game needs. :) Just my 2 cents.
Good Lord Deedee what the hell happened to you! I think your dragulator broke!
ReplyDeleteWaving at Lois!
I need to get out of here and get dressed! Food Bank day and it is going to be a long one.
Carol: Great blog, what a wonderful accomplishment. Your parents seem awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteUm, we are in the single digits now with regards to Chi-town. OMG< OMG OMG...I keep trying to imagine meeting everyone. You know how you have an image in your head of someone? Well, I wonder if it will be what each of you are..
Can't wait to find out.
Also, congrats on first Tina..you are just lovely today.
ReplyDeleteLois: Good luck to you and Hodi, and if that doesn't work out, good luck to you and Tina, and if that doesn't work out...*wink, wink*..you're a hottie!
ReplyDeleteTina.. Happy 1 and good morning..
ReplyDeleteLL.. Dee.. Lynn.. Bebbi.. Morning!
Bebbi..
ReplyDeleteYour image of me is correct, I am a serial killer that carries a axe in my back pocket.. sad but true!
Tina.. I know, and they surely did work at it.. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLL.. You and JodiHo certainly can do it.. just make believe Mr Lane and Mr Jodi Ho are not there.. ;O)
Lynn.. wallioping is good.. it will get you to 58yrs.. :O)
Bebbi...
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same this morning.. Chicago is next weekend!
and
Thanks
Morning Ms. Carol!
ReplyDeleteHA! Ten day forecast on yahoo has the actual DAY I AM LEAVING Weather! For Friday April 30 in Chi:
ReplyDeleteFriday
Apr 30
Showers
High 65°F
Low 52°F
Precip 40 %
Note to self, bring an umbrella.
Oh my, just read LL's blog.. If any of you have not read it, you must, the link is on the front page of the blog..
ReplyDeleteBebbi..
ReplyDeleteThat weather sounds yucky, I was hoping for warmer temps, so I don't have to bring a coat..
Carol: Maybe it will clear up for Saturday. I know what you mean..but Chicago in late April, early May can be tricky as far as weather. Just so long as its not WINDY..omg, the wind in Chicago can be UNREAL.
ReplyDeleteMy business partner is in the hospital, they are taking his toe next to the pinky off, he seems in good spirits. I am actually glad they are taking it off, he has been dealing with this since Nov. If it has not healed by now its not going to.. I think he is glad to.. I will keep you all posted..
ReplyDeleteOK, I am off..
Hope all has a good day..
I am sure you have been there and know that though. I really want to go to some place on the Food Channel recommendations on Friday night to eat. I have to look though and see where.....
ReplyDeleteBebbi..
ReplyDeleteHope its not windy.. I am flying on one of those smaller planes, and whenever there is a weather issue, they also push these smaller planes back..
ok.. I am really going now..
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Oh gosh, I hope that your business partner has a successful recovery. Maybe it will be for the best in the long term. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteLynn D.....lol....thats my Avom lady look....scares the hell outta people....
ReplyDeleteBonacci!! The melanoma you mentioned yesterday....do you have it or your daughter.....details please!! You kinda dropped a bomb there.....
Gumball Rally...will you follow it to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Boston, Quebec City and Toronto?!!
What celebs are participating this year? Will you get your face on MTV??
Your jet is a Gulfstream 550...which flies farther...faster...and higher than commercial aircraft. With 12 passengers...if you have the configuration for 14 passengers with berthing for 6 and a forward galley and crew rest area....you will be quite comfortable. There should be a potty forward and aft...but I must warn you....with 12 passengers...a flight attendant and 2 pilots on board for that length of time it could tend to get stinky....so make sure everyone (crew incl) does their big job before takeoff....ijs....you be the "big job" monitor or assign that duty to someone you trust...
There simply isn't a better plane flying...until the G650 comes out in 2011.....
And I am sorry you didn't get your pinwheels or Easter lilies but I tried.....
And for those of you upgrading your barns in IP.....I am done...finito...the fat lady has sang!
But make no mistake....you have 3 levels of upgrading....when you complete the first set of supplies and your roof is all leaves but your barn still looks like a lean-to.....don't sell your leftover nails and logs because you have 2 more levels.....I thought I was done and tossed a bunch of stuff...
I went to the IP fan page then to a forum and found all these people that were saying add me add me!!! So I added scads of IP players...enough to get the stuff I needed to complete the 3 levels...then deleted them before they could steal anything....
Now excuse me for a bit...I have to go squeeze a cyst.....
LynnD, from A51, I wasn't suggesting that anyone here was intentionally being "mean" to me. I was cranky; I've been working insane hours and eveything was just pissing me off yesterday. I know you all mean well.
ReplyDeleteAs my travel date to EU looms nearer, I am apprehensive about flying into a wall of ash. Add to that the fact that this particular job is one I swore off in 2007 because of events that would blow your mind. I don't want to do it, but I couldn't pass up the paycheck. For 2 weeks of my life, I can put up with just about anything.
So you all have my apologies. I'll comment on Carol's blog after I've read the comments. Thanks.
I'm taking the comments as they come... DeeDee, yes, I am in for the whole ride. You become so disoriented, going through so many different countries, I don't even give much thought to where we're going.
ReplyDeleteThe melanoma is mine. It's common in Australia and they've had some luck treating it there. About 12,000 Aussies die from it every year. I blame this on too much sun as a SoCal girl after the ultimate tan. It's not like other cancers... you can live a normal life until the end. I've met with Aussie docs who've given me good news, so it's not a major catastrophe. No pity... just one of the things life throws at you and you can either wallow in self-pity or make the best of what you've got.
DeeDee (again), we always take a G5 when doing long flights with 12 or-so people. I'll fly a G5 over any commercial aircraft any time. Once we're out of American airspace, I can let Ernie run around, so that's a plus. Commercial planes make me buy an extra seat for him and keep him locked up the whole time.
ReplyDeleteNow to Carol's blog... It's so seldom to see life-long partners who have grown together. They share life's tragedies and triumphs. I didn't realize that existed until several years ago.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was 8, my mother told me she was divorcing my father. I hated him for all the horrendous things Mum said he did. Mum was "divorcing" Dad until she died. She never actually did anything about it, but all I ever heard was how she was divorcing him.
This screwed me up royally as an adult. Instead of learning to overcome problems, I just walked away from them. I came to know my dad (as an adult) as an honorable (though somewhat quirky) man. A lot of my anger towards my Mum is because she deprived me of a father as a kid. How nice it would have been to see my parents work things out rationally, rather than having to hear the "D" word all the time. Carol, count your blessings the Mum & Dad love each other through it all, over the years and everything inbetween. You are one lucky lady.
Felice anniversario Sarah and Cici!
ReplyDeleteCAROL: Marriage takes a lot of
work..even when two people adore each other..there are still things in life that are going to cause problems. The trick is to be accepting and patient. Oh..and every once in a while you just have to give in and let your spouse win the argument..lol..
I'm lifting a glass in honor of your mom and dad..May love always win out..and may they be blessed with many more happy years together!
CAROL: I hope my Italian was ok.. :)
ReplyDeleteTINA: Dang right you are! :D
LYNN: After 26 years, as we get more and more set in our ways..there is bound to be anger out of sheer stubbornness..come to my house..you'll see.. :D
BEBBI: Your comments just make me smile.. :)
CAROL: I hope all goes well with your partners surgery and that he recovers quickly.
DEEDEE: LOL @ adding and deleting..omg.. :D
BONACHI: I'm sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with melanoma. I laid out in the AZ sun every summer for years and years..we were never told back then how dangerous that could be. I hope your treatment is 100% successful!
LOIS: Your blog was amazing..I just wanted to hug you. You don't think JODI or TINA would mind, do you? ;)
ReplyDeleteThe weather is so goofy here..it was 90 degrees yesterday..it's going to be in the 60's for the rest of the week. I'm not complaining though..the longer it takes to hit the 100 degree mark..the happier we all are!
DEEDEE: Great QOTD! :D
JODI: Do you think I should give up on that Fed Ex guy? ;)
MO: Allentown was my grandparents..we were in Harrisburg. You've got a great memory! :)
I am home and wiped out. Unloaded a truck by myself today and I have to tell you I am feeling my age...
ReplyDeleteBon glad to know you where just venting. I was sure no one was slighting you on purpose.
Deedee I am afraid you will get barn stuff from me until the glitches get fixed. Just sell them. :)
PS It occurs to me that if you are trying to punish or teach me a lesson by not sending me stuff, it's not working, just lost on me! :)
I can't believe the meet up is next week. I will be there warts and all!
I haven't been sending out much but barn stuff.....
ReplyDeleteLynn D.....do you mean me trying to punish you!!?? lol
Punishment to me is those ostrich bushes in Farmtown...
Just keep putting the nails in....I'll build a car....
Btw....I ran across some paparazzi snaps of JBJ sunbathing in Miami...posted an album on FB....JBJ fans take a look....pretty hot stuff....
Carol. Your parents are so darn cute! Happy Anniversary to them. All the highs and lows that make up a life, they shared with each other for 58 yrs. That is so special.
ReplyDeleteBonach. I'm very sorry to hear of your melanoma and very glad you are getting positive feedback from the Aussie doctors. Can you not get the treatment you need in the US?
ReplyDeleteBebbi. Just one week from today I will drive up to SacBarb's and we will fly to Chicago the following day. Yikes! I have no idea what I'm packing. I'm thinking sweaters? What do you think?
ReplyDeleteJust_Lin, the Aussies are miles ahead of us in treating melanoma,they're developing a vaccine for it. It's a serious health threat there.
ReplyDeleteMy problem isn't life-threatening; if I let it go, maybe... but I stay aware of it. It's just skin cancer. Lots of people have it and don't know it.
No need to be sorry; I've a family of freckles on my nose that joined together like the Brady Bunch and formed a happy household. People are always telling me I've got dirt on my nose. One guy thought it was a tattoo. If you want to give me pity, save it for the mutant freckle. I spend a fortune on concealer. One of these days I'll have it lasered off.
Oh, let's see.... we're all traveling. Packing. Toothbrush I can stuff in my jeans, check. Baseball cap to cover bad hair days, check. Electronic toolkit(including a netbook, PDA and some tools), check. The clothes on my back, check.
ReplyDeleteI can guarantee you all 100% that when I go through U.K. customs, they'll want to know why I don't have luggage (I'm wearing it, stupid), and what all the gadgets are in my toolkit (you wouldn't understand if I told you, so what's the point?). Why are we detained when we have NO LUGGAGE???
Bonach. My husband had a lot of skin cancers. I hope you don't put off dealing with it.
ReplyDeleteCAROL...I LOVE this blog! Sarah and CiCi are just too cute for words! I quite imagine that if my father had lived, my parents would be a lot like yours...except my mom was a TERRIBLE cook!
ReplyDeleteYour parents prove that marriage is a lot of work, but the end result is 58 years together.
Please give them both a GINORMOUS hug from me, ok?
TINA...how many years have your parents been married? You and Mr. Tina will leave the same legacy for your Jr's, too! Even if they are in prison, they will be proud of the longevity of the parents union!!!
ReplyDeleteLOIS...your blog was INFUNCKINGCREDIBLE! I cried ;) I'm sure you and HODI will celebrate as many anniversaries with your other halves. Or maybe you could all switch back and forth...ijs!
CHI CHI...I hope your treatments are 100% successful. Are your broken arm and leg all healed? Damn you are a light packer! I will be taking tons more then that for my weekend get-away!
LYNN...you have warts? Maybe I will stay home instead! LOL! Well, if they are genital warts I don't have to worry about seeing them! Ok, I will still go!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJUST LIN...I would probably recommend layering. It may be warm in the daytime sun and then cool at night. Or cool out but warm when you go into places. Midwest weather can change in an instant. Since I am a walking hot flash, I am not too worried about the chill!!
I know we are doing Outback on Sat. night, but is anyone up for some good Chicago pizza maybe Saturday or Sunday for lunch?
BEBBI...I'm sure that will be a hard decision to pick from the many placed featured on the Food Network. Let us know what you decide.
ReplyDeleteCAROL...If your ax fits in your back pocket, I am not too worried! Unless of course your back pocket is, oh about 3 ft. long!
DEE DEE...amybe sell the gulfstream and get some new glasses...ijs!!
ZONA...I sure hope that 26 years ago you didn't fall down the aisle! You and Mr. Z are just the sweetest...regardless of what you say!
I got kicked out of work today at 4:15. Our computers got hit with a virus and one by one they shut down. When the computers go down, so go the phones. I did as much work as I could without computer access, and by 4:15 I could do no more. My boss sent my co-worker and I home instead of sitting there doing nothing! Now I have to make up the time tomorrow and Friday. I could have used some PTO time, but then I would lose all the OT I got on Monday. NO WAY!!
ReplyDeleteMy TV also died yesterday, so between the trip and the TV the OT still won't make a dent. Oh well, life goes on...but it is SOOOO quiet!
LynnD, liquid nitrogen will get rid of those warts. They're actually a self-limiting virus. In essence, it freezes them right off. It's painless. Youu need to get hold of it, usually from a dentist, chemist or doc, then just dip a q-tip in it and put it on the wart.
ReplyDeleteI don't take skin cancer lightly, but I can take the "whoa is me" attitude, or be happy it's not some other terrible disease. My uncle died of colon cancer and I choose to be thankful all I have to deal with is a few moles (or freckles, which is what they look like). The freckle family on my nose by the way, is NOT cancer.
J/L: I am going with the layers. That works better. Not sweaters but more of tees under, then longer sleeve shirt and then jacket or sweatshirt. Sweaters can get too hot if the sun comes out. But, I will have a couple of light ones too. Just not tops that are sweaters but more sweaters that are over the tops..if that makes sense. Also, bring a windbreaker. Chicago is notorious obviously.
ReplyDeleteGuys, Diner, Drive-ins & Dives:
ReplyDeleteReal Deal BBQ Episode -
# Smoque
3800 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60641
Tel: (773) 545-7427
Open 24/7 Episode:
# White Palace Grill
1159 S. Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Tel: (312) 939-7167
Off the Hook Specials Episode:
Lunch Truck/RV
Flea Market at Logan & Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
(yeah, sounds appetizing...NOT).
Grabbin a Sandwich Episode:
# Cemita's Pueblo
3619 North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: (773) 772-8453
Doin Their Own Thing Episode (Also on not what You'd Expect Episode) - Must be good if it was on two episodes..haha.
# Glenn's Diner
1820 W. Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
Tel: (773) 506-1720
Something from Everywhere Episode:
# Vito & Nick's
8433 Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 735-2050
Okay..I have written a book here..so I am copying and pasting to take with me..too!
What shows had the pizza places? I know they had some..
I keep reading about excited you all are about Chi-Town. How I wish I were going!! Please blog, as I will be checking in regularly. I'll do the same, though I think you'll all be having more fun.
ReplyDeleteDeeDee, you will hopefully not be seeing me on MTV or any other media (maybe CNN if there's trouble); the U.S. doesn't cover it the way EU does. It's been here the last two years, crossing the country, but few people even knew it was going on. They filmed me one year (2000?) when I stole the keys to an 18-wheeler at the Poland border. When I saw the rough cut, I made them take it out. I'm just the ground support; the guy (or gal) who caravans along and takes care of (mostly) technical details. I'm working for 6 "teams" and yes, some of them are what you might call celebrities. I can't say who (yet), but none of them are those ditzy Fuel girls who turn it into a T&A show.
I can pack light because most of the equipment is already in already at the starting destination. Since I'll be living in a car for 6 days, I don't need much. When we stop for a mandatory night's rest (meaning party), there are are hair, makeup and wardrobe people, but I just skip the parties, wash my clothes and do my job whilst the other's have their fun. I admire the drivers because they just get in their cars and go. No thought to the work that went in to making everything runs smoothly and making sure their electronics/comm gear is working.
For packing, all you really need is a hat, toothbrush then you can wear extra socks, panties, etc. I carry a powder foundation compact and mascara. You can buy anything else you need or want. No fancy dinners or nights on the town for me. You gals need an outfit for each activity. All I need is speed-sneakers for when we stop for gas so I can pee.
Mo, if you want help with your TV, e-mail me or get my phone # from Tina, DeeDee, LynnD, Bebbi or JustLin. I don't publish it on the blog, but it's no secret.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your work computer went down... I've had 3 different jobs this past week fixing that exact problem. It's probably too late to just remove the malware; I'd have loved to help you out and let you take the credit.
OH man..I am going to bed. I am beat and crampin like a mo' fo. Night all. Sorry if that was TMI.
ReplyDelete19865 step today. yowser. Sweet Dreams, sweet Ladies and serial killers..oh and of course, our lovely Axe Murderess Leader. :)
ReplyDeleteBonachichi: I really am sad you aren't going to be there too. i am going to talk my son it to letting me take his laptop (he has no idea)..haha.
I am sorry to hear about the Melanoma.. :( Did you just find out? I hope that it isn't painful or anything.
I am going to bed now..I am really in pain and tired..night all.
Thank You everyone for the great comments on my blog today..
ReplyDeleteSarah and Cici (pronounced Chi Chi)
say thank you as well.. even tho they think you are all serial killers..
:O)
Yike.. Mo, I would be lost without my TV.. everything always happens at once.. Maybe when you get back from Chicago, you can a find a good deal on a new one..
ReplyDeleteBonacci..
ReplyDeleteI have to say, your life is so very interesting.. your doings never cease to amaze me..
Skin Cancer is common, but it sill has to be watched..
Uh oh. I really don't have tops that can be layered.
ReplyDeleteWell Bebbi... I think you have all of Chicago's eatery's in one Comment.. lol
ReplyDeleteJ/L..
ReplyDeleteneither do I! so I guess I am going with the one layer look.. :O)
I tell ya I can't believe Chicago is next weekend.. I remember when we planned this back in September..
ReplyDeletethat surely went fast!
Mo.. LOL on my pocket!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI spoke with my business partner today and he is doing well.. the dr said all looks good..
ReplyDeleteso now we hope for a speedy recovery..
thanks to all you had him in your thoughts..
I am off to bed..
see ya all tomorrow..
Nite..
I will repeat this for tomorrow's blog, but I want to send a thumb drive for all of you going to Chicago. I want to put all my software "tools" on it for all of you. It's all legal, all paid for.
ReplyDeleteWhere, and to who can I send this to? You will all be responsible for copying the thumbdrive or loading it to your PC based computers, but the utilities will be so much help for you. Please, if someone will take responsibility for receiving the thumb drive, will you e-mail me the address? I can send it to your hotel in care of one of you, but I need to do it before I leave. Pls supply details so I can get it in the mail on Thursday of Friday. My gift to you all since I can't be there.
Carol: Wow! My parents celebrated their 58th last August! If they both make it to 2011, I'm looking forward to celebrating their diamond anniversary! Being Canadians, they can even get a congratulatory letter from the Queen!
ReplyDeleteNo, I didn't mean me!
Up way too late....will comment tomorrow on blog, etc. Hope you are all dreaming sweet dreams and Tina you will be up before you know it :(
ReplyDeletelol Bear~ Your parents can receive letters from 2 queens, if you just sit down and write one~ :)~
ReplyDeleteBonachichi~ stop having skin cancer!!! mkay? it's not good....tell it to go away~ ...and ur last post....I so didn't get it~ :D
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ReplyDeleteOMG LL~ I just read ur blog~ and did i ever cry~ THANKS A LOT!!! I'm at work!!!!! My son turns 18 at the end of June....graduates at the end of May~ Wants to go to Mexico with his friends in June (before he turns 18) and THAT is killing me~ He's chosen Gonzaga University and will leave us in August....it's really not that far, and it's nothing like going into the military (my nephew just did that), but I know everything will change....and dang me...HE'S MY FAVORITE!!!! i'm so screwed!!! I wonder when I'll stop crying over him leaving~ Superfantastic blog LL~ (and I hope ur feeling better!)
ReplyDeleteMoJoHowitz~ My parents have been married for 45 years....the hubby and I will celebrate our 20th at the end of July (we're gonna wisit DeeDee and sleep in her bed with her....she's got the gun!)....as for my kids.....yup....they'll be proud on wisiting days~ :)~
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