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Post by HalcyonDaze on Feb 8, 2017 3:01:28 GMT -5
Because sometimes there are minor things that aren't really pissing us off but we still want to post/talk about them.
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Feb 8, 2017 3:02:58 GMT -5
My lovely neighbours are moving out. They have been the perfect neighbours - there when you need something, very friendly and also not really noisy. Now we just have to hope decent people move in to replace them.
The upside is I can probably add one of them to my FB now - held off before even though she'd show up on the page of a mutual friend.
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Post by cakemonkey on Feb 9, 2017 8:43:24 GMT -5
That's a shame, Halcyon. I have neighbours I can rely on like that and my immediate next door neighbour is great. He helped me when I was locked out once (he made me a lovely coffee and let me use his phone to call my OH to come home). I'm happy to help him too. He messaged me late one Sunday before Christmas asking if I'd go and feed his cat so he could stay overnight at a social thing he was at out in the country (he lives alone). I don't mind that kind of neighbourly interaction. We don't socialise but we can help each other out.
I have another set of neighbours that I like and, again, can rely on. However, they have set up a new business (maybe about 2 years ago now) and he would often bake late in the evening. He's knocked on our door before to use a grater (carrot cake) and then asked for spices when he came in for the grater. I didn't really mind that as it was late and he'd struggle to find some spices at that time of night. However, he has since knocked for all kind of things (cake tins, baking powder etc.) but he never returns or replaces what he's taken. He truly took the pee last time with the baking powder (he took both jars I had - my OH gave them to him without really thinking that he was taking an almost empty and a brand new, unopened one) so the very last time he knocked I didn't open the door. I felt a bit mean but I also thought he needs to organise himself a bit better and also return what he takes.
I'm sad that it's still really cold here. I wish winter would end. I'm also constantly sad/disheartened by the world at the moment. It all feels like it's reeling out of control and the right are taking over. I've been avoiding Facebook more and more of late.
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Post by tzarine on Feb 9, 2017 13:05:58 GMT -5
no amazon trip bc of family stuff
parents who want to compare kids. just dont
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Post by shilgia on Feb 9, 2017 14:41:38 GMT -5
I'm actually kind of annoyed with the opposite of Webs: staff who are not here because of the snow. Almost all of us are here, except for a few people who have kids at home because of school closures. But there are a few who have no kids and aren't snowed in, but who just conveniently didn't show up. It's annoying, because it means we have to hunt around for people who can do their job. It's just snow, the subways are running fine.
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Post by leela on Feb 9, 2017 18:16:22 GMT -5
Shilgia and webs, you're pissed off though, rather than sad. You could just as easily make your posts on the other thread.
I'm sad because a friend has had some bad news. The eventual consequences of that might lead to a post on the pissed off thread at some point, mind.
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Post by shilgia on Feb 9, 2017 18:54:51 GMT -5
I know, sorry. I just wanted to weigh in on Webs's point. I'm sad about a lot of things right now. Mostly politics related.
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Post by Oweena on Feb 9, 2017 20:02:37 GMT -5
Sad that in 2 weeks my buddy is leaving India and it's likely I won't ever see him again. There are 4 of who were hired at the same time, did our training in DC, and were sent here together. Since March 2015 we have been together and we've come to rely on each other for lots of things, both personal and professional.
Hard to think I won't see him everyday anymore.
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Post by Webs on Feb 9, 2017 22:17:07 GMT -5
Shilgia and webs, you're pissed off though, rather than sad. You could just as easily make your posts on the other thread. I'm sad because a friend has had some bad news. The eventual consequences of that might lead to a post on the pissed off thread at some point, mind. Wow. Fine. I'll delete my comment. Remind me the next time I express my emotions to run them by you first.
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Post by lillielangtry on Feb 10, 2017 1:18:22 GMT -5
The usual bittersweet aftermath of a trip to England; I enjoy seeing everyone, but then it hurts to leave them again.
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Post by leela on Feb 10, 2017 11:52:06 GMT -5
Shilgia and webs, you're pissed off though, rather than sad. You could just as easily make your posts on the other thread. I'm sad because a friend has had some bad news. The eventual consequences of that might lead to a post on the pissed off thread at some point, mind. Wow. Fine. I'll delete my comment. Remind me the next time I express my emotions to run them by you first. It wasn't necessary to delete your post, and I'm surprised that you took offence at my post. It wasn't meant to be critical - more a look back at the OP which said "minor things that aren't really pissing us off". If my tone came across in a way other than that which was in my head as I typed it, then I apologise.
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Post by riverhorse on Feb 12, 2017 13:36:22 GMT -5
EGB is heading back after spending the last 10 days here. I won't see him again for 2 weeks. The house is very quiet and the cat is wandering round all out of sorts and wailing
On the plus side, I'm heading to Basel next weekend to catch up with an Aussie school friend who's over from the US on business. I havent seen her since my last trip to Sydney in December 2015.
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Post by sprite on Feb 12, 2017 13:49:17 GMT -5
the hatred aimed at refugees. i get that it comes from a place of fear, from people who can't understand why their world is changing, why so much of what they thought would be their future is not going to happen. but the lack of empathy hurts, and worries me.
reading post-apocalyptic literature doesn't help.
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Post by treehugger on Feb 12, 2017 15:02:33 GMT -5
Pretty much everything.
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Feb 12, 2017 15:44:10 GMT -5
Hugs tree xxx
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Post by scicaro on Feb 13, 2017 5:12:16 GMT -5
That my mum is sick so she and dad won't be coming today to stay for the week.
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Feb 13, 2017 5:19:36 GMT -5
Oh caro, I'm sorry about that. Worrying also when you are far away, even if it is only a minor illness.
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Post by Webs on Feb 13, 2017 10:55:21 GMT -5
I am melancholic.
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Post by tinaja on Feb 13, 2017 20:29:56 GMT -5
I met a sweet furry friend tonight. He could sit, stay, shake and lay. But I don't know.
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Post by Webs on Feb 14, 2017 12:48:36 GMT -5
I just want to cry
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Post by Queen on Feb 14, 2017 14:43:40 GMT -5
A friend is dying.
And I realise I'm at the age when this is going to happen. Hate this getting old shit.
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Post by tzarine on Feb 15, 2017 7:19:43 GMT -5
sorry, queen
hugs, webs
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Feb 16, 2017 5:18:13 GMT -5
Q - yes, that is a sad moment when you realise that. We said recently we've heard more cancer stories from friends than we've had wedding invites or had the news of new babies. Sorry about your friend.
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Post by shilgia on Feb 16, 2017 12:30:12 GMT -5
I'm really sorry, Q. That must be awful.
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Post by Webs on Feb 16, 2017 13:34:47 GMT -5
Oh Q, that's horrible.
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Post by tucano on Feb 17, 2017 12:18:47 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your friend, Q.
The creator of Miffy/Nijntje passed away. Not unexpected at 89, but still a part of my childhood.
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Post by ozziegiraffe on Feb 18, 2017 5:31:43 GMT -5
The apparent lack of coordination of government services here. Counsellors with government funded groups who only come once a fortnight, and aren't replaced when on leave, leaving very vulnerable teenagers self harming and losing trust in other counselling services. Hopefully, the point of the job I have taken is to address the education department's previously over-stretched services. However, many positions still aren't filled.
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Post by libbyh on Feb 18, 2017 7:21:11 GMT -5
Wish you luck with fixing the system, ozzie. I suspect it's beaten more than you.
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Post by tzarine on Feb 18, 2017 10:49:04 GMT -5
luck, ozzie
tucano havent told tzarevich yet about miffy's dad
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Post by scicaro on Feb 18, 2017 11:36:15 GMT -5
Sorry about your friend Q
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