tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post8800675260085544686..comments2024-03-28T02:06:49.582+00:00Comments on In this life: SulkPam http://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-85095752813241464672007-03-25T07:24:00.000+01:002007-03-25T07:24:00.000+01:00I feel bad now because you were making me smile wi...I feel bad now because you were making me smile with all the bad stuff happening in your life. The imagery of your father's new hospital for example, even though I can only imagine how confronting all this must be.<BR/><BR/>I do love how cheeky your son is. And that he controlled his urge to wisecrack during the prostate exam.<BR/><BR/>Sending cyber-wishes that your parents and SIL improve, and that you get to keep your eyes intact.Stomper Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038937073264645029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-31511238211023878982007-03-17T23:12:00.000+00:002007-03-17T23:12:00.000+00:00I'm sorry to hear that things aren't going so well...I'm sorry to hear that things aren't going so well at present. I hope that your mum gets better so you can move back home again, and that your son-in-law finds some relief from his depression. It must be horrible watching your father so confused as to where he is and when he is too. <BR/>As for the seeing-eye cat...not so sure that that is such a good idea. You may find yourself spending rather a lot of time up trees or hanging out in front of skirting boards!<BR/>Good luck at the Eye Pavillion.velcrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729091819572955175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-71839868385745637432007-03-17T19:28:00.000+00:002007-03-17T19:28:00.000+00:00Ah Isabelle .. even though I have a black mark fro...Ah Isabelle .. even though I have a black mark from you, I felt I had to write something. You made me laugh writing about your dad... senior moments happen to us all ... I guess its just not too hilarious when its present all the time.<BR/>Having suffered from depression I can empathise with your son in law and you too ... its not easy feeling unable to help ... Enjoying all your blogs!riseoutofmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14900369522350465257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-19023505291785641612007-03-17T10:14:00.000+00:002007-03-17T10:14:00.000+00:00Dear Isabelle,How frightening, to have eye problem...Dear Isabelle,<BR/>How frightening, to have eye problems like that. I can relate and sympathise, I have had bad eyesight all my life and I have always had a terror of going blind. But visits to experts are never really nice. <BR/>Never fear, however, because technology is a wonderful thing and things can always be fixed! Arent we lucky.<BR/>You are such a good daughter to your parents, they are lucky to have you, though its sad for you that your dad is the way he is, I imagine.<BR/><BR/>As I have mentioned before, burmese cats are such a tonic, plus they would look so pretty in your garden , (one chocolate and one blue.) among those pretty flowers, ones I cannot grow.<BR/>I could not imagine life without my little cat friends, and they have fewer side effects than prozac. <BR/><BR/>All the best to you, take care.fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946945635726214503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-82502135197583561542007-03-16T23:00:00.000+00:002007-03-16T23:00:00.000+00:00So sorry, Isabelle, that you are going through so ...So sorry, Isabelle, that you are going through so much. It seems like you've been heaped upon with some issues, and all at once! I appreciate how you try to see the positive! It's an inspiration. Prayers and thoughts are being sent your way!jkhensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361228335101924370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-50500346238253844392007-03-16T14:43:00.000+00:002007-03-16T14:43:00.000+00:00I'm sorry for all of these things. It's all a bit ...I'm sorry for all of these things. It's all a bit much, isn't it? Except for the blossoms, of course.<BR/><BR/>Regarding son-in-law, the depression thing is definitely an uphill slog. There can be so many root causes, and sometimes the whole thing doesn't even seem logical to someone who isn't in the midst of it. (You're handsome, talented, have your whole life ahead of you - what is there to be depressed about?) It's like being on a roller coaster that turns off and on at various unpredictable points during the ride.<BR/><BR/>Enough of my unhelpful blathering. I suspect that Salford will be back. He/she undoubtedly found your speculations as entertaining/well-written as the rest of us. Reading a nicely written blog like yours is a joy.Tanya Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919250829858831002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-67509154818137858702007-03-16T06:42:00.000+00:002007-03-16T06:42:00.000+00:00Your delightful son is really intent on the cat id...Your delightful son is really intent on the cat idea, isnt he!<BR/>Sorry things are blah at present, but it seems to happen when our parents -& children- reach certain ages.<BR/>And I agree with Aunty Evil, you whinge all you want! We dont mind.<BR/><BR/>I love your flowers, & the lovely fesh buds on the shrub/tree? next to the hyacinths. Ahh! how beautiful is plum blossom!meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-52673750004490653692007-03-16T05:56:00.000+00:002007-03-16T05:56:00.000+00:00Aww Isabelle, so sorry to hear of your woes. If yo...Aww Isabelle, so sorry to hear of your woes. If you can't have a whinge to us, who can you? That's what we are here for, and we will always repay the favour by making you read our whinges!<BR/><BR/>Your son is a cack though, I love that reason for getting a cat!Aunty Evilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433383999833031264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-90436711757637061792007-03-16T03:35:00.000+00:002007-03-16T03:35:00.000+00:00You've got a lot on your plate Isabelle--how do yo...You've got a lot on your plate Isabelle--how do you even find time to blog? Hope all the problems find happy solutions. Linds is right. Make sure you don't forget to take care of yourself along with everyone else. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad someone else [and not me!] is taking a turn dealing with unmentionable, male body parts!mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-84429129203335879172007-03-15T23:42:00.000+00:002007-03-15T23:42:00.000+00:00Ah Isabelle, as always, even when possibly not mea...Ah Isabelle, as always, even when possibly not meaning to, you've provided us with a very entertaining post. In the depths of it all, things could have been worse -- YOU could have been the one having to stick your finger up someone's bottom! I'm hoping things will look up for you -- at least you know you post among your peanut butter friends -- those of us who are the peanut butter between our parents and our kids. And btw, I'm not enviably thin, although, thanks to linds's comment I now know what my problem is. I can only remember myself in my 20s -- so I just continue to eat those Cran-orange cookies. And on a day like today, if I lived near you, I'd bring them over to cheer you up with your tea!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809008266578798843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-40552887445645517942007-03-15T23:07:00.000+00:002007-03-15T23:07:00.000+00:00Hmmmm. So it has not been a perfect day then. Have...Hmmmm. So it has not been a perfect day then. Have you seen the weather report????????? Apparently spring is gone and we are fast-forwarding to winter again, with snow and blizzards from Sunday. You get them before I do. Oh joy.<BR/>More seriously, I hope you are taking good care of yourself. We are definitely the sandwich generation. My father had Alzheimers, and he kept insisting that Mum was an imposter, and "What have you done with my wife" was a constant bellow. He could only remember my Mum in her 20s, and there was this 70+ woman saying she was his wife and he was having none of it. <BR/>You asked how I coped with my daughter in NZ.... All I can say is that you get used to it because you have no choice. I miss her dreadfully, of course, but we chat every night on messenger, so I can see her and see the new shoes etc and she can see me too. Thank heavens for technology!I could have written a post just for you at this rate. Take care and be gentle with yourself.Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-44749861744510557042007-03-15T22:43:00.000+00:002007-03-15T22:43:00.000+00:00All valid gripes and you're surely entitled to the...All valid gripes and you're surely entitled to the occasional sulk. On the up side -- your photos are lovely, spring is a lot farther along in your neck of the woods than it is here.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921966085379297395noreply@blogger.com