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Hi again @EternalFlower

This forum is a very safe place to post - mostly people are genuinely kind and thoughtful - sometimes someone gets a bit tricky - the moderators though don't allow any provoking posts to appear in a forum - if you get emails sent to your computer or phone then you might see them - generally - it is a very comforting place to be.

And people tend to gather around those who are struggling - lately my friends in the thread I post on have gathered around me - not many I guess - I have known them for years and we tend to stick together though anyone is welcome - and you most certainly will be.

Lately I have had a few issues happening - being in a private general hospital for two weeks was challenging and I could read the forum on my phone but for whatever reason - my phone doesn't let me log in - getting home and getting into the forum again was so great - it is a safe place - a soft place - to fall - actually.

And it is only necessary to post to people you feel okay about - some people are really battling - they need support - it's a good idea to stick to people you feel you can help as you find your way around the forum

I hope your day is the best it can be

Owlunar

@Owlunar

Hi,

I saw you invited @EternalFlower to your thread. I just went and had a quick look. All my favourite people are there.

I am sorry about your arm and it’s a shame about your daughter wanting to put you in a home. I don’t blame you, I don’t want to go to a home when I am elderly either. I did a prac in one when I was a Nursing student and it was supposedly a nice one but the care was shocking. My daughter talks about putting me in a home when I am old already so I will make sure my son gets to make any decisions. I am only 52 right now so it’s a way off. My Nana and my Aunt have lived independently in their 80’s so I don’t see why I won’t be able to.

I was hoping to get your permission to join you over on your thread? If you feel comfortable with that?

Meggle

Hi have indeed invited you over to my thread @OaktreeMeggle - I had trouble getting your name right - but I managed that in the end.

You are only in your 50s and your daughter is talking about putting you in a home - wow - that's a bit premature - my daughter's in her 50s - I guess they have time to learn - it's great you have a son to give your Powers of Attorney too -

I feel better about my daughter tonight after talking to Lifeline about her - she has no rights with my circumstances - I am in charge of my own affairs and run my own finances - and I like my life alone.

Our kids don't have the right to decide these things for us - all my elderly relatives - including my parents - died in aged care - maybe some chose to do so - maybe they had no choice - I really don't know - for my own sake I spent time away from my family - things I have written about here and don't need to now -

Choice is everything - we need to have our choices and maintain our right to them - and that can be hard at times.

You have worked in one as a student and have some experience there - and on your side - you aunt and your nan lived independently into their 80's - I start that journey in July and determined to continue.

See you on my thread anytime - all the best

Owlunar

Hi @Oaktree

Your day sounds so lovely! Gosh I love chocolate lol. My son bought be some for Mother's Day and it's so tempting each afternoon when I see it sitting there.

Have a wonderful day

Hanami

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Hi guys,

Yesterday I went to the post office with my husband to post a registered letter to my daughter in Hawaii. After I posted the letter I walked out of the post office thinking my husband was right behind me. I looked behind me and he wasn't there. So I looked across the street thinking he might have already crossed the street but he wasn't there either. A bit more looking around and I was thinking he had been abducted by aliens. I finally went back inside the post office looking for him. He had spotted the perfect book for me which was even on clearance for a mere $5.00. There was a very long line so he shows me the book and says it's not worth queueing up for. I was not going to leave the book so I went and queued up for a second time. Considering that I am growing things in pots in my greenhouses it's just perfect. See picture.

$5 Bargain!!!

See following posts for update pictures of my plants.

Meggle

Cucumbers and Carrots 11th May 2023

Cucumbers and Carrots 25th May 2023

Lettuce 11th May 2023

Lettuce 25th May 2023

Lettuce and Spinach 11th May 2023

Lettuce and Spinach 25th May 2023

A bargain @Oaktree and so lovely of your husband to think about you even if he did not want to line up himself.