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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
For a while I have tried to find a thread I had started when I joined the forum that could be a "home" thread for me.
Being busy about the forum has been a coping style, where I can acknowledge all my different life experiences that had been silenced. Possibly do some good and prevent things from getting worse. Like the little boy with the finger in the dyke.
Feeling fragile
Needing Nurture
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
So pleased you had a good trip @Appleblossom 
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Train travel has it's own romanticism about it doesn't it @Appleblossom? It isn't so much about the destination but the journey itself... a little like life really (well that's what I am discovering of late).
I love long distance train travel. I once went from Brisbane to Cairns on a train (it takes 24 hours roughly to get there) return. Thank goodness for the onboard showers, toilets, galley (which was like a cafe). I ended up playing Uno with a backpacker headed the same way as me at 3am. Couldn't have done that if I drove myself of flew there. It's about the people you meet, their stories and experiences, which add to your experience. Plus, you get awesome travel tips! 
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Yes @Queenie and it can be confirming that the human race is not all bad.
It is a big thing for me as .... For a long time (35 years) I was not up to travel for myself.
I felt the responsibility to provide holiday experiences for family, but that was different.
Wow a train with showers ... I have not seen one of those yet .. on my bucket list!
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outlanderSenior Contributor
@Appleblossom
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hi Bella @outlander
I am looking forward to seeing the pics behind the triangles!
How are you tonight?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thanks @outlander I think the mods are busy with the concerns over the netiquette thread.
I am good. I have had a few good days. I am a bit concerned about my boy but have to sit with that.
I was pretty horrified when you told me about your hand. I know you love horses but they can do a bit of damage. Joints are notoriously difficult but you have been pretty cheerful about it. I kept pushing myself when younger and ended up having more permanent injuries. Listen to your body. There is a wisdom in it.
Gently Gently.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
I know you are a bit of a veteran ... which is sad for your age but you are also ...
a tough cookie ... spiritually@outlander
I had a rehearsal rescheduled so all that is on .. is a counselling session with my son plus get on top of housework etc ...
There is a lot to go into ... and I kinda want to respect his privacy.
Still cant see pics
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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