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Hi@Faith-and-Hope, @utopia, @Mazarita

I'm still not very good at 'navagating' this site, maybe that's why I kept trying 'instant' chat sites - they seemed easier. But I like that messages can be checked, that it's not instant feels like some sort of barrier against instant shock I suppose - though I know this is a public Internet site so anyone can use it. I also think, though I hate the term Mental Illness, as I think it takes all the physical out of it, that the people that cause trauma probably suffer from it, so they would have just as much right to use it. But I feel a bit like typing I think, so I thought I might just blurb a little?
I've went away for a few days. I go every month. I visit the center of my Universe 🙂 The one person who has been there with/for me, their whole life & I believe will remain that way until I die 🙂 . . . & quite the large Family they have provided for me to share in 🙂 I go from, it almost seems like another Planet sometimes, my life is very quiet; to the center of my Universe, which includes 5 grand-children ranging in age from almost 2 to, going on 18; then there's the partner, the partners Parents and a large variety of friends 🙂 I often find myself thinking 'alein sound dimension' - there's so much noise on so many different levels! Every single one of them has every gadget known to mankind, and most of those gadgets make noise! And my World is a lot calmer, with a lot less going on - we're usually driving in the car, taking children to school, doing whatever shopping is necessary for the day in time for whatever seemingly endless appointment is due, . . . by the time my alarm goes off to make sure I wake up in time to get tired in time to go to sleep in time 😄 There's no way I could keep that pace up anymore! After a few days I find myself almost running away with my tail between my legs 🙂 But it's the perfect balance really, I do spend a lot of time alone - apart from my 3 furry, four-legged friends; but I am extremely lucky, my bond with my only child is of a strength I can't see breaking; I get a phone call or text every night & welcomed by a dozen open arms and smiling faces every month. I am lucky, I have a good life. Well, I think life is just a word, neither good nor bad. I have good experiences and I am happy 🙂

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thank you @Former-Member

one job today , mr shaz is a bit axious and i think he will be in bed early tonight

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Hi Niqua - great to see you back and glad your camping was worth it - even though you are a bit stiff and sore and have to rest up a bit -

I have been away too - 4 star hotel of course - I like a bit of a king sized bed and room service when I travel - I was in Sydney last week

Those little starving children and the disposessed and disenfrancised children in our own society break my heart - there are so many and they all deserved to be here - we might be able to help one or two here and there but it is an impossible problem when I think that these children will produce more children - really - I could cry at times - and I do cry at times

And at the same time I know adoption is not the answer - there are families who would love to have them and some do have them - but there are problems in the adoption triangle that I really hope are helped with education in these times - not as they were over forty years ago when I adopted a child

It's great you're back - I have missed you'

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Good morning, @Owlunar, @Shaz51, @outlander, @Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member

Niqua, maybe this 'high' will last a bit longer because it's not as 'high'. I hope so. Your tired and sore sounds mostly like the healthy kind, when we have exercised strongly. Way to go on being able to encounter other humans and even say gidday. Your horse riders almost in the tent reminds me of one of the small number of camping trips I've been on in my life.

State forest, searing hot weather, straggly shade, in the tent with water just trying to survive the heat in the middle of the day. Next thing a big thump thump on the ground outside, then a silence. Put my head out the tent flap to see a really big kangaroo gazing me straight in the eyes. We just looked at each other for an extended moment and then the kangaroo went it's way. I have other awesome memories of camping in the past but, like @Owlunar, I prefer comfort when I can get it these days.

Brilliant that you saw the green riverside with the amazing birds.

Good days here again too. Streaming love.

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Good morning everyone ❤

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Good morning everyone .... 💕

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Hi my amazing sister @Former-Member gee I wish I could give you a real hug. Seriously I do & I am so happy about your camping experience it sounds lovely the nature side of it. I bet you pup loved the time away from home with you.
I know my pups would love it you never know I may have the opportunity to take at least Ruby some where away from home in the future she would be so excited.
I'm glad you had safe travel & are home now. If you took any photos would you've able to post some in the forum? I hope so I know you can't be in them but your pup can. 🙂
Love you so much!!!

Bella
XO 🙂

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Good night my special Sister @Former-Member

I haven't played with my photos yet, I popped a couple in here and will probably post more; but I won't be putting in pictures of my furry friends, certain people might be able to tell who I am through them. I worry about that a lot.

Feeling very proud of you battling through the lower doses of pain medications. Hoping your body adjusts to it very soon.

Wish I could give you a real hug too, in fact I'm trying to wish it hard enough for you to actually feel it

Love you too Bella

Niqua

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