Where I'm at now...something positive

[Queen of Poop]

Thank you all very much.

My 'husband' signed the settlement agreement today. It's not quite 'in stone' until the gavel sounds, but if he goes back on it now, my lawyer will cry 'foul'.
And the judge will not look kindly on him.

It is a great relief. But, all I really wanted was a loving husband to go through life with...

He was not the right one for you sweetie. Give it time, good things are coming, or so everyone tells me. I am glad he signed the agreement. Doubtful he will go against it now. I wish I could share your relief, I envy you that you're pretty much done. Give yourself a pat on the back from me. You've done good. You will find happiness again, probably sooner than you think and much sooner than I ever will. I am happy for you.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I just want to wish both of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope both of you are able to have a wonderful day in spite of everything. I know it's going to be hard this year but your PT family is with both of you. You're both stronger than you think. I really believe you'll both be so much happier next year at this time.

{{{{{GAYLE AND ROSE}}}}}

[Alysser]

I just wanted to wish you too ladies and Happy Thanksgiving!

Love, Alyssa and Mikey

ENJOY yourselves - even if you don't have turkey, make it a good day!

[Karen]

Rose, now you can call him your "has-been" instead of husband!

Happy Thanksgiving, I know yours was last month, Gayle, but you have friends here who are thankful that you and Rose are both safer this Thanksgiving!

[RICHARD]

Sit down and write out all your good qualities.

Then lie about your bad qualities as you put those down.......

Love yourself first, then you can love the rest of the 3 point whatever billion, zillion people on the planet.

The world is at your front door.
The only reason you never realize it is because
it cannot knock or ring.

[Queen of Poop]

Thank you all. I am very, very grateful for all of you. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

[Queen of Poop]

I have some good news to share. Our accountant is sending me all the tax records that I need and Revenue Canada is going to do the same, so him not letting me have access to my Tax file is a moote point now.

I have to say I was really impressed with the dude at Revenue Canada, he was over the top helpful and very nice. Totally not what I was expecting at all.

It's put a smile on my face!

And I'd like to send this to my very soon to be ex-husband

[Pinot's Mom]

Good morning Gayle - you're sounding downright chipper! That's wonderful! I hope it continues!

Rose, how are things in your neck of the woods?

[Queen of Poop]

I have my ups and downs, but it feels good when I can get something done that seemed at first to be lost. Weekends are the hardest, I spend alot of time alone and that gives me too much time to think.

Rose, did you get thru thanksgiving ok, you had a great plan.

[rosethecopycat]

Good morning Gayle - you're sounding downright chipper! That's wonderful! I hope it continues!

Rose, how are things in your neck of the woods?

I was completely occupied on Thanksgiving!
I got up at 6am (Gayle-I know that's late for you- but it's butt early for me)
I gathered my loaves of bread and went downtown Orlando to meet in a parking lot. We loaded the goods into the back of a pick up. (I'm thinking-it's 8am-how are these bags going to turn themselves into breakfast?)
They led us one block away, there on the street was a set-up of tables. There were already another group of people lining them, elbow to elbow. Food all over the place, hot food, toiletries, socks, underwear, blankets, clothes.
Myself and the group were told that there is not much to do, that we should talk to the people (not my strong suit) and see if they need anything. The volunteers outnumbered the people 2:1.
I planted myself at the end of the food, where people were offered socks, and such. I held their plate of food, while they gathered the amenities. Then I would walk them over to where they wanted to sit, which was on the street or the curb. Everyone was extremely grateful.
Then I was placed on the 'mobile syrup unit'. Three volunteers went through the crowd offering extra pancakes. I doused them with syrup. (now I am all sticky). So that was the extent of that experience.
I went to my friends house for lunch. After that I went to the Salvation Army. Golden Corral sponsored this event, which fed 129,000 meals.
I found the tent for volunteer registration. After trying to pre-arrange my presence, I still found myself in the 'unconfirmed volunteer' line. (which means no T-Shirt) I got a plain name tag. We were corralled into a waiting area and separated off in groups of 17. The woman told my group: we don't have much for you to do, but you can go in and talk to the people () I filtered into the building. My introversion kicked in and I was plastered against the wall. I decided to try again. Back out to the corral. "We don't have much for you to do....please talk to the people...."
Now, because I don't have a T-shirt, volunteers are asking me if I need anything!
I found my way to the exit, where volunteers were handing out toiletry bags and stuffed animals. I asked if they needed any help, and one woman actually told me "no, not really..." I told her that a lot of people don't have anything to do, and I pushed myself in the line up. Eventually somebody handed me a T-shirt (2XL- ) I was like the 8th person in the line trying to hand out goodies. The 'aggressive' women and a child were at the beginning of the line, and handed out the vast majority of goods. There were two young adults trying to hand out the same, to the right of me, but they were getting 'no action'. I suggested to the 'aggressives' that the young people get to change positions to the left, so they can feel like they are helping tool. (which is important for young volunteers )
I took to sorting the boxes of toiletry bags, as some had specific things that people were looking for. (I'm a born sorter)

Overall it was a good experience. I learned a lot. There is an over abundance of volunteers willing to help. Is it only on the holidays? What about the rest of the year?

The one thing I noticed that in this huge gymnasium of people eating, there was no entertainment. Not even piped in music. I want to try and borrow my friend's 'track machine' so I could possibly go there and play live flute w/tracks of Christmas music. I will look into this if they are serving food on Christmas day, that way I won't have to be the 8th person with toiletry bags.

That's all for now, I'll tell about my Thanksgiving evening soon.....

----while trying to post this- I got a notice that "I have used 13 images-the limit is 10- so I have deleted some of my smilies : (
- Ah, there goes my freedom of creative writing.) Hahaha...
did you see how I got one in there manually! : )

[Catty1]

Wow - what a great and busy day for you, Rose!

My mom is asking about what we are doing for Christmas again this year. I think we should volunteer at the Mustard Seed dinner in Calgary. Wonderful event, wonderful bunch of people. Live entertainment - I did that for several years, a lot of musicians donate 30 minutes or more.

Gayle - hugs, the weekends will become friends again.