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@Jacques so lovely to see an old friend.

@TAB my point is about finding the similarities between the sexes and getting along, rather than making immflammatory comments about one side or the other. When I was 8 some chic whispered in my ear how to tell which ones of the horde of prebuscent naked children in the shower block were the boys .. that was enough instruction. Do you really think someone with my background ... does not understand street talk ?? Maybe I am trying to bring out something a bit better, as I know the limits of that style all to well. Its called getting to know you but not presuming ... hope you get a decent sleep in the car ... my heart always goes out to the homeless ... been there done that.

Hello @Jacques

we are ok

raining here

Tired today, no work, going to bed , got a headachce

hope your day is going ok

That's fantastic @utopia

Your son may have the talent and the instrument and the stage but take your credit too - you gave him the time to do his hard yards with the learning and the practice and hearing him practise -

What was it like for my family when I was learning the guitar - which I taught myself - and practising the piano - which I did every day

Definitely - you have dibs on the whole parade too - no one gets there alone

So congratuations for your son on his work and his performance - and best wishes for you too Mum - after all - he would not be here but for you

Decadian

Hi @Jacques

Good to see you here my dear friend - you may have been here when I haven't - but still - I have missed you and I hope your life is reasonable - I know you have a lot to handle and care about -

You are a fine person

@Shaz51

I am sorry about the headache - it's headachey weather in Melbourne - warm and windy - allergy weather. I hope you feel better soon

@Appleblossom

I know what you mean about half-male roles - I gave myself the title of Dad's first boy - I was his favourite but never Daddy's Little Girl - that was TS's role - and I was a tomboy - like that - every family needs a tomboy

Then I was the man of the house - someone has to be - my ex really didn't know how - he grew up in a family of women - and add to the being a father to our son - that was a hard one - I only figured that out fairly recently

So what happens? What has to happen? Someone has to take on those roles and if we have a strong father figure or strong leadership capabities - then we do what has to be done I guess - I was never a girlie-girl - but that meant I was good at sport - etc - doing the male-role parts in a family has to be hard

I understand

Decadian

Glad you understand @Decadianits just my way of provoking thought without taking sides in the gender divide.

My ex husband was quite dependent on my judgement. Needed me to buy a car or keep straight with the ATO or to follow through on house payments. I couldnt afford to be a girly girl. If all the girly girls and boyish boys were really happy I would not push my point.

Hello @Bimby2

how are you today //

yes computers can do that

Thanks @Jacques, @Appleblossom

Well I slept until 4pm @Jacques, thank you for the hugs

sending hugs to you too