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Waiting and whining!. Sigh!

18 years ago

I'm going to start the whining thread. Sigh! Every swap there are some people who have to wait lots longer than other people for their box. Sigh! And this time I'm one of them! Sigh!Everyone has got such good stuff and I'm still waiting. Sigh! Everyone else has chocolate and I don't Sigh!

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sidnee
18 years ago
Granjan,

I will whine right along with you.

However, I got an email from my swap partner (very secretive and mysterious) that my package was mailed Thursday. Can't wait! Can't wait to see it.

Julie
RuddMD
18 years ago
Remember, good things come to those who wait. . . .

:)
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I will try to make this long story short. I owned with mortgage of corse 7.8 acres, I originally wanted the 10 acres aside of me but it already had owners 6mo before I got mine. Well when those owners left and let there place go I got a chance to get my hands on it. To do that I had to go back to work and school. I had 6 kids at the time sooo.. I was leaving house 6 am and lucky if I rolled in by midnight. Then I got a buyer for my original place. So about 60 of those roses were babies I rooted from trades from friends on here. The rest had to be dug up and put in pots. So I lost a lot in the move and then a lot from neglect because black nursery pots in Florida heat even in shade just doesn't go well. So I got my 10 acres and no mortgage now but I paid the price with my roses, because I just didn't juggle enough to tend to them properly. So all is settled and now I get to yet again have my passion back. That believe me I will have to be unable to even move before I endure that loss again. It hurts sometimes looking at rose sites knowing I owned certain roses and they are gone. Don't get me wrong either there was other life things that happened to that ment me also neglecting them more like loosing mom and traveling to Pa couple times to see her then to say my final goodbyes. Life lessons learned right!!
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OT: Whine, whine, whine.
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Well, I needed some vibes and I sure got them! You're all amazing. (a la HGTV: Auh-MAY-zing!) It's actually in my elbows, which is radiating down between the forearm bones. In a way, thank GOD it's not carpel tunnel or in my wrists. OTOH, I teach therapeutic yoga and have things to help relieve CT, but you're right. The joints are too stressed. My muscles can handle lifting these stupid doors. My joints and tendons aren't as strong. I recall feeling my left shoulder separate, which thank goodness healed, but my right elbow is the workhorse. I've been fighting the idea of rest because I just don't have that option as a whole. OTOH, I just this second remembered I"m going to visit my mom on Sunday for 4 days. I don't have any doors to lift until then, and my drill can wait. Meganmca, I also sleep on my side with my head on my arm, arm outstretched. Earlier, I realized I can't have the forearm hanging off the edge of the bed or I'm crippled from gravity the next day. Now I'm trying not to straighten it. I'm not a fan of braces, either, although to restrict movement, vs. supporting a weak muscle is pretty OK. Unfortunately, I'm way past that. As far as shots? Not if I can avoid them. I also deal with students who've masked their pain and done so much more damage. Once you get a shot, people seem to become reliant on them. Baltra, you teach yoga? I cannot tell you how many times I have to say that to my students. In sports? Pain, no gain! In yoga? Pain? No gain. Ci_Lantro? I've heard of Tiger Balm. I'll look for it. Arnica is fabulous for the muscular part of this, also. Rhome410, are you actually suggesting something so radical and heretical as me sitting still? Are you INSANE? Hell might freeze over. And I will just not be held responsible for global climate changes! Lazygardens, that's a nightmare! Not only am I working inside, I'm a gardener tentatively returning to my gardens after couple of years of Twilight Zone emotional trauma. There's as much to be done outside as there is inside, of not more. I hope you're improving, vs just in a holding state of nerve and tendon damage. How awful. catlover5, pets are my saving grace. My little stinkers. If I do sit still, it's because on is in my lap. I learned a long time ago that their time with me can be brief, so if one wants some loving and petting, everything else in this world can just keep their pants on and wait until they're done. I don't put them down, I don't shoo them away. They are my peace, where my gardens used to be. You guys could all be star yoga students in your united advice. What kills me is that you're telling me stuff I already know [smacking head with hand] As I have a nice, big, glass of red wine. Did I mention BIG? Bless your hearts and thank you.
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sheshebop
18 years ago
Quit yer whinin'. Just put on your big girl panties and deal with it! LOL
(It's easy for me to scold since I just got my package last night)
ann_t
18 years ago
You're in good company Janet, There are quite a few that haven't received their swap boxes yet.

Ann
granjan
Original Author
18 years ago
I know, it's just that I'm ready now! And it's hard when so many posts start poring in. Sigh!
coronabarb
18 years ago
I'm awaitin' over here in the rain! Need something to brighten up my day. :-)))

Barb
arabellamiller
18 years ago
I'm waitin' also - but I don't mind. Anticipation! It's worth the wait.

AM
debbie814
18 years ago
Each day is a day of anticipation! I don't mind waiting at all. I don't want the fun to be over :-)
KatieC
18 years ago
I agree...I don't mind the anticipation (and my swap partners usually have no choice...I'm always late sending). In fact, every swap I get so caught up with the sending part that I sort of forget I'm getting one, too.
dlundin
18 years ago
It is better to give than to receive. Oh, who am I kidding?
trixietx
18 years ago
My partner should receive hers tomorro or Thursday at the latest!

But, today I was cleaning up after lunch and I see the UPS truck turn the corner and stop RIGHT BESIDE MY HOUSE, I HEAR THE DOORBELL RING!! Blake runs to the door to see who it is!

I dry my hands and tell Blake that K.K. has a package and we can have fun opening it.(Last night I put my camera batteries in the charger so I can be ready.) I am all excited,,, we go to the door.

It is an envelope and I can tell by the return address that it is a parts book. DH has got to quit ordering parts when I am expecting a swap package.

Last Friday I was out of town and on my way home and my DIL calls and tells me that I have a huge package sitting in my driveway, I get all excited and then she says there are several boxes. I get home and yes there are eight or ten big boxes, they are parts that DH hss ordered, but I check each and every one, one could be mine, No.

But, I can't complain, my partner has not received hers either.

Just a little more anticipation!!!!!
robinkateb
18 years ago
My partner's package i due to be received tomorrow. Although I do not understand why she cannot receive it today as it arrived 5 1/2 hours from her house yesterday afternoon. Oh well. I also found out my partner has one of the items I sent already.

I for one love the anticipation of the swaps. Once you receive your package the guessing game is over. Nobody talking about a package is talking about yours.

-Robin
ziporion
18 years ago
Between finishing up a contract and getting packed for a trip (I leave tomorrow), I haven't had a lot of time to think about whining. My problem is that I won't be back home again until mid-March, so I'm reeaaallllly curious at this point. On the positive side, it's something to look forward to on my return home!

Catherine
robinkateb
18 years ago
Yipee! My package is out for delivery, somebody's wait is almost over.

-Robin
gardeningwithbaby
18 years ago
My package is out for delivery to, so someone should get a nice surprise today.

Stacie
lakeguy35
18 years ago
Mine was delivered yesterday!!! Check your front door step everyone!!! I'm starting to get just a little worried here!

David
susie_que
18 years ago
According to the hubster, Mine should arrive today and so I pace and pace....tapping nails on the counter and just keep checking this forum!!

Gosh the waiting is just driving me bonkers!!!

Did anyone get a box today???
Someone "west" of me???

Cheers!
Susie

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