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Reader234

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 2:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
I cant imagine anyone not noticing the kind Lorry!! I love having you around.

Stillurking, I sure can relate to wandering away because I thought no one really noticed me. I decided to join the adoption thread, and that kinda sucked me into other areas of the BB, but alas I wandered again... then this years BB was just so boring for me... so I played more in other threads, next thing you knew I was playing one of Adven's games (I previously only lurked there!!) and of course, who could forget Fly? So I'm in with both feet. Somehow I started a thread on a get-together, and I am fully engaged!! I hope I dont wander away this time!!

Enigma, I've often thought I would like to change my screen name here too. Every other message board I post to I am one name, I was afraid to use it here back during bb1, and since I planned on mostly "reading" I decided to find a variation of read for a screen name!!

And I see we are now engaging in a wonderful debate, to which I have no opinon on at the moment! Just wanted to drop in and say "hello"!!

Reader234

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
PS Lorry, was reading somewhere about your "hippy" era... and just had to comment, but thought it more appropriate here - all the teachers at the school I'm working at are going to dress up as Hippies for Halloween!! We have school shirts that are bright tie - dye (like the hippies wore THAT bright of tie dyes!!) jeans, and are gathering headbands, and flowers...

Enigma2

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 3:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enigma2 a private message Print Post    
Lorry: I just received next weeks's TV Guide. The cover story title: "Joe Millionaire / Is this one actually rich?" (Thought of you, immediately.)

Was browsing through the Guide w. my one evening scotch, and was sort of upset that one of my favorite shows: "Sex and the City" is going to get a 'cleaned-up' version for syndication. No overt sex and censored language. While I don't generally enjoy watching sex (generally prefer erotic to pornographic), 9 times out of 10, the sex on this program is hysterically funny. Also the language is important when the women are discussing their feelings about sexual experiences. Big mistake. I've gotten to really like these four women. And then it's filmed here in NY and I have fun recognizing stores and parts of town (Had trouble walking my dog one day, 'cause they were filming at a restaurant on my block). The show is also a great indicator of what's 'in' and what's 'out.' (I got a charge out of having the same dishes in my kitchen that are used at the place where the women generally meet to have lunch / made me feel 'in')

Ophiliasgrandma

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 3:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Shoot, Enigma, it is 2003 and I know everything, just ask my husband. The depths of my knowledge drives him crazy.

Auntiemike

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
Reader: from my hippie days I seem to remember women wearing a lot of loose, India print skirts or very baggy, natural fiber clothes. Bell bottom pants were also the craze in the 60's. Good luck on pulling together the outfits; should be fun.

Stilllurking

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 9:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stilllurking a private message Print Post    
Lorry: You have made me feel truly welcome here at TVCH. What an outstanding and happy go lucky personality you have. I was very upset to hear you are wheelchair bound, I can relate as I lived in a chair for over a year myself. Fortunately the Doctors were able to implant a med infusion pump in my body which allowed me to walk, abliet, slowly and not very far, but it is walking.
I never had to use a computer at work as I always had someone to transcribe and type for me. So I am pretty much computer illiterate. Actually I was computer phobic until I was in the chair which is when I started to teach myself how to use this critter. My office manager knew how much I loved Big Brother, so she showed me how to get to TVCH. Thus began my lurking here during BB1. I just signed up as a member to TVCH after BB4. Due to BB withdrawal, I decided to check out TVCH Survivor, and now I'm hooked again. I try to check in every day, health willing. And it has been an honor to chat with you. Thanks!

Enigma2

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 4:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enigma2 a private message Print Post    
Ophiliasgrandma: It's always the exception that proves the rule...

Reader234

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 5:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
must get windexx, thanks to first Enigma and her Sex and the City talk, then I read Ophelia's post, and that did it, a big spew of LOL came out!!

I must confess. The more I read about ADD (and as a teacher who graduated in the '80's I'm not all that confinced that there is this much ADD that needs to be medicated in the schools, but that is a debate for another time and place) The more I'm wondering if I dont have symptoms. I find it hard to concentrate on any one thing (I've always thought myself 'multi tasking'!!), I flit and float all around. I get easily excited (I attribute this to I dont get out much, and new experiences like meeting new people... the first time I went to Denver Colorado in January, I couldnt keep my head in the car - I rolled down the window and kept sticking my head out, it was so beautiful!! TV shows, I get excited, or too wrapped up in them sometimes. See how I wander??!!)

My point (if I really had one) I come here and I reread this thread and I discover something new!!

So Thank you Lorry for starting this!! I look forward to the knowledge that will be shared!!

Reader234

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 5:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
Kady, I decided to try your tutorial, I dont see the option to check the threads I want as 'favorites'... I think it best for me to try it with just one for now tho... I'll let you know!!

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
AuntieMike: I still have a few things left over from my Hippie days. You're correct, I have a couple of loose dresses, empire waist, worn off the shoulders, with rather large bell sleeves... both dresses are India prints.

I have a poncho, soft brown suede with very long fringes. It's soooo heavy I can't imagine how I had the strength to stand up with it on...lol Those were the days when I was 102lbs soaking wet... hahahaha

I have these awful tennis shoes, but they are really tennis shoe boots... they come up to the knees, and they are hand painted red white and blue... hehehehehehe My kids used to wear my hippie duds for Halloween. Now my grandaughter is going to wear them this year...rofl

What were we thinking of back then???? haha I know, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin (Pearl) and oh how I loved the Moody Blues... still have all my original 33rpm albums.

Soooo, you have any of your "hippie" threads left???

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
StillLurking: Oh my, then you can understand my frustration at being dependent on this chair.

I can walk.... but due to spine cancer, the pain can be so bad that my brain shuts down the pain centers to my legs... then I can't feel them and just plain collapse... very embarassing...rofl

On my "good" days, I use a cane, or a walker... but anything that requires me to walk for more than a few minutes, like the Mall, Flea Markets, things like that, I need the chair.

Here at home, I can hold on to the walls, the furniture, other family members, and I'm safe, but not able to cook or bake without someone else to lift the pots and pans... I sometimes just collapse without any warning. Soooo, although it's a sobering experience, this damn chair, while I'm on my own, during the day when the kids work or go to college, I tend to stay in the chair for safety reasons.

You and I are the same when it comes to the computer. I have always used a computer when I worked... but it was a special program... just used for a specific purpose, and did not allow me to explore it's other uses.... and I am soooo illiterate that I never tried...hahaha

When my spine cancer became debilitating to where I had to retire and use the "chair", my children bought me a lovely PC with XP Professional on it... but again, other then surfing, I rarely use it. I do use my WebTV... I can see much better with a 36 inch screen. It's not like a PC, but I can comfortably read TVCH, surf and do a lot of other things that I cannot do on the PC. It was a real live saver for me... and for anyone who is also having problems seeing (I've got Glaucoma).

Does anyone here use WebTV???? I know that PC users are not thrilled with us webbers...lol.. we were let out on the internet without any knowledge of how to post properly... we had to learn the hard way.

BTW, StillLurking... I've been so lucky to meet so many people, like yourself, that it makes my time in this damn chair soooooo much better.

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
Reader: I think you are the type of person that just can't get enough of learning... which is wonderful. I think I understand what you mean when you say you can't seem to concentrate on one thing at a time. I'm somewhat like that myself... always have two or three books I'm reading at the same time... always have more than one project started... and if I'm working on something, and someone interrupts, I lose all concentration... and sometimes it takes me days to go back to that project... duh... I say let's blame it on the meds... hehehehe

Stilllurking

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stilllurking a private message Print Post    
Lorry, oh how I can relate to your pain AND the infamous, "Help I've fallen and can't get up" syndrome. One minute your vertical and the next horizontal, ROFL, takes on a whole new meaning (lol). I am so glad that you have such great family support. My thoughts are with you. I have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, resulting from a violent attack by a client. It too messes w/ the pain messages the brain receives. I had a med infusion pump implanted several years ago which has helped considerably w/ pain control. Unfortunately, as is the case with many pallative care procedures it is slowly losing its effectiveness, so 2 weeks ago I went in and had a port a cath put in and am now on 24/7 IV infusions. I still have great hope and faith that I will someday return to a semi normal lifestyle.
In the meantime I live for BB and Survivor and TVCH were you can go to analyse everything that the contestants do. It keeps the mind sharp and helps w/ much of the socializtion you miss from being homebound.TVCH is a great outlet and you get too meet such interesting people such as yourself and Enigma2.
BTW, I don't have webtv but a friend has it and swears by it. He tells me it is much more user friendly then the PC. Actually when he realized how computer illiterate I am, he suggested that I switch to web tv. (lol), I don't think he has much faith in me ever conquering this PC, (which by the way has XP, just like yours).
One further thought: Are you my long lost twin, Lorry(lol)?

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
I don't know if we're long lost sisters, but hey, we can say we are and enjoy pretending we are..lol

I'm soooo positive you will be able to regain some if not all of your mobility...let's make it our goal... keep positive, and I'll do the same and we can beat this together.... hehe Sisters!!!!

I'll tell you, when I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it would destroy my quality of life. I don't worry about how long I'll be around... but I do care and worry about the quality of the life I have left. I refuse to allow cancer to make what life I have left, miserable.

You and I, and others like us, we need to remember that attitude, outlook on life, that's the real medicine that no doctor can prescribe... and it's the medicine that is truely the "wonder drug".

I was given 18 months in which to get my things in order, prepare my children, and then I suppose I was expected to wait for the end.... baaaaahhhhh!!! Humbug I say!!! rofl

That diagnosis was 22 years ago... and here I am today.... yep, I'm not dead yet, and don't intend on leaving this world anytime soon.

I made up my mind back then, I would not give in and allow myself to wither away... and you must do the same. To hell with what the doctors say, to hell with how our bodies feel.... as long as our minds are active, we can make our own world and make it to fit us.

OK... come on Sister.... I expect you to help me, and I will help you, and all of the good people here on these boards will help us and each other... we have the medicine that works...

Think good thoughts... call on me if you ever need a boost... "Yeah.... Girl Power!!!!" hahahahaha

Enigma2

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 8:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enigma2 a private message Print Post    
I've just been reading the above posts. And, ladies, you certainly don't need any chairs or medications for your minds and hearts (and now, I find, your courage, as well). It's a privlege to know you.

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 8:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
Enigma, my dear friend, YOU are the main ingredient in my medicine...lol I am always pleased to read your posts. I worry when you are not posting, wonder what you are up to... and delight in how you stimulate my mind.

I call you, and the others here, my "Internet Family". When I talk to my friends and family, your name, your words, your opinions, as well as others here on the boards, are part of my real world conversations. My family and friends know you through me... and are so happy that I have you all to talk to when they are not home.

Djgirl

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 9:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Djgirl a private message Print Post    
Lorry, et al - You amaze me. I have watched others struggle with their own battles, and watched friends and family members not strive to live life, and say to heck with the doctors, specialists, etc. GOOD FOR YOU!!!

Lorry - I love reading your posts - you are such a caring, wonderful, interesting person here at TVCH, and I'm so glad that you stuck around after BB this year so that we could get to know you better otherwise, we never would have met!

Take care everyone!
Deej

Reader234

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
Ok,

Stillurking, you got Adven to adopt you!! WTG, now do you think we can get Enigma and Lorry to go over and ask ADven to adopt them?

There are no strings attatched, it just brings you to more people. Friendly, funny, crazy people. And yet, you dont have to post anywhere, if you dont want to. I would enjoy it very much if you click on this link and post that you would like Adven to "adopt you" There is nothing to buy, or do!!

Lurker Adoption Agency

I've got my fingers crossed hoping you will post this small request!! Adven is a great guy in all seriousness. He is a psychatrist from his profile, and from some of his post in the caring folder here, you couldnt do worse than to have a friend like Adven!! Now if you'd rather be adopted by the female of the species, than, please request to be adopted by me!!

Lori

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori a private message Print Post    
Wow Lorry and Stilllurking...you guys are truly awesome. What great spirit and attitude you both have. Keep thinking those positive thoughts! They are working! :)

Lorry regarding Joe Millionaire 2 - Dave sure is a hunk...great body. Those girls are something else though. I plan to continue watching just to watch them drink. Oh my...can they drink! I think this could be more interesting than the first JoeMill!

Dogdoc

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dogdoc a private message Print Post    
Here I am Lori! I use web tv and I live in Pittsburgh. Maybe we are sisters too.I hope so. My real sister lives in Honduras.I read that you are a heptetologist. I have a "pet" turtle named Elmer. My dog and mice are a bit more responsive than he is. When I read profiles I see that a lot of people mention their pets. I love my job as a veternarian, even after 34 years on the job.

Schoolmarm

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
I think that we should have a TVCH Pittsburgh meeting! I'm in Clarion and could easily drive down!

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
DJGirl:

Thanks for the very kind words. But they just have to stop now.... my head is so huge now, and if gets any bigger, I'll topple right out of this damn wheelchair!!!" roflmbo

Plus, there are sooooo many posters here that have much more remarkable stories and feats of courage that I'm just a light weight.

We have a great group of posters on these boards.

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
Reader: I just did the deed..lol But now we need to convince Enigma2 and StillLurking to join me... I can't imagine their not being adopted also.

This is so much fun. lol

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
Lori:

Ohhh yes he is a cutie... I have a feeling this season will be soooo evil...hahahahaha There is that one girl, she's the new "Zora" this season. She's from Chekoslovakia (boy is that spelled wrong) and is pretty in a non-flamboyant way. I'll be watching it for sure... you and I have to meet over in the TV Shows section. I think I saw it (the name of the show, Joe Millionaire 2) as one of the topics.

Anyone else here care to join us???

Lorry

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 8:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lorry a private message Print Post    
Dogdoc: Yeah!!! lol... is this exciting or what???
I don't live in the city, but in the suburbs. Not sure if you've ever heard of it before... North Strabane Township? Does that sound familiar to you? We need to have a nice get together... Marm has suggested this and I'm hoping it goes through.

Even if it's just meeting for a long long lunch, some place not too busy, where we can talk and laugh... and oh yeah, not expensive...lol We might as well choose a place everyone would be comfortable going to.

Well, I'll leave all that up to Marm, as she came up with the idea. Maybe some others from around the area will want to join us. That would be awesome.

Marm I totally love the idea... wish everyone here could join us.... darn it. How will we gals get along without Enigma???? hahaha