tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post4530902173054291288..comments2023-10-24T14:51:45.756+02:00Comments on Bloggertropolis: Unforgivably FoulStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-7639647125279185522008-09-02T15:08:00.000+02:002008-09-02T15:08:00.000+02:00Daisy, Eve - thank you both.Daisy, Eve - thank you both.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-6314959031361353702008-09-02T14:39:00.000+02:002008-09-02T14:39:00.000+02:00*nodding* It's hard on your family, but it's good ...*nodding* It's hard on your family, but it's good that you've noticed what you've been doing... much nicer if everyone at home was nice to each other, so that at least when you go home, you have a place to relax (if not, it'd be worrying around the clock...! :-))-eve-https://www.blogger.com/profile/01051512896652327719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-85561068160388846822008-09-02T11:49:00.000+02:002008-09-02T11:49:00.000+02:00i am sorry to hear about you being so bogged down ...i am sorry to hear about you being so bogged down at the moment...at times we all forget the big picture, what's important and how to keep level...the natural way to displace our frustration is on those we love the most (cold callers excluded, they DO deserve it)...the reason why we take it out on our loved ones is because they are SAFE...they love us...regardless<BR/>is it fair, is it right? no but it does happen...just remember to keep aware of those happenings an limit them...i got into one of those slumps one time and my son being the wise person he was at 9 years old sat next to me on the couch and asked me if i needed him to rock me...of course i said no and it was a ridiculous thought (i was really pissy that day)...he said he thought i needed it because i was not acting like i was loved and he always wanted me to remember i was...from then on when i would get up in the morning i would let him know i loved him as much as i did the day he was born by hugging him tight, taking the time to listen to him to at least hear the dreams he had that night, and by making up some really silly things to say to express love and get a smile...<BR/>it's hard to do...which i why i did it in the morning...before everyone had their shot at me...but i have discovered over the years that children do indeed live what they learn from their parents...and it's up to you to decide what lessons they take with them on their journey...Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190578784452773984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-50935922492687090332008-09-02T08:18:00.000+02:002008-09-02T08:18:00.000+02:00Hi Kate, Karen starts back to work today so is fee...Hi Kate, Karen starts back to work today so is feeling nervous as hell. At least it's only part time though - being able to escape early makes it a little more bearable I think!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Amanda, I guess if enough people agree they must be right in their thinking. Unless they're Nazi's of course. Or Tories.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-58130441330519524762008-09-02T07:33:00.000+02:002008-09-02T07:33:00.000+02:00Let me guess, the weather has also started to turn...Let me guess, the weather has also started to turn? One foot in front of the other Steve, something will turn up and in the meantime you have a a wonderful family to thank the little things for. I agree with RB...and odly enuf also with Rol.<BR/>Cheers, ears.The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-49399865495075523582008-09-02T06:54:00.000+02:002008-09-02T06:54:00.000+02:00ouch. but you all have so much change going on at ...ouch. <BR/>but you all have so much change going on at once, so no surprises that there's a bit of a reaction.<BR/>how's karen feeling now that her world is so different too?<BR/>(off to check out the previous post lol)<BR/>Xskatey katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586048408864521948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-27079278471409569832008-09-01T18:49:00.000+02:002008-09-01T18:49:00.000+02:00My boss is also in our syndicate for the very same...My boss is also in our syndicate for the very same reasons - he didn't want to come into the office one week and find us all missing and postcards from various exciting holiday destinations piled up on his desk... pity!<BR/><BR/>Can I interest you in a holepunch? One careless owner?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-18028552560359556502008-09-01T18:19:00.000+02:002008-09-01T18:19:00.000+02:00I too did the office lottery syndicate, just becau...I too did the office lottery syndicate, just because I couldn't bear the thought of them all winning and retiring, leaving me behind (although the thought of a choice of windows and all those abandoned hole-punches was quite exciting).<BR/>Hang on in there. Maybe I can interest you in some double-glazing?Brother Tobiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298549883526952305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-80903755036211753102008-09-01T18:12:00.000+02:002008-09-01T18:12:00.000+02:00Laura, that's what a patio is for! Seem to have lo...Laura, that's what a patio is for! Seem to have lost your orginal comment by the way - it wasn't intentional in case you were wondering! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Deidre, oddly that has cheered me up no end. Tis much happier to be a miserable sod than a sod...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-8531171004547670782008-09-01T18:08:00.000+02:002008-09-01T18:08:00.000+02:00the 'dont dwell on the big picture' advice is very...the 'dont dwell on the big picture' advice is very very good...each time you breathe you are still alive - and all time above ground - however stressful sometimes - is so very much better than being 6 feet under....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-65045430068146452172008-09-01T18:07:00.000+02:002008-09-01T18:07:00.000+02:00I do feel for you Steve (and also the pinch/crunch...I do feel for you Steve (and also the pinch/crunch myself), though have not yet found a good way of generating extra income, or else would share the tip around!<BR/><BR/>But yes, sounds like you have all the blessings that actually matter, give or take a bob or two, so I guess you can do worse than count them and be nice to everyone except cold callers.<BR/><BR/>Just be careful where you hide the bodies :-)The Poet Laura-eatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779308486569849157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-55939330475289648962008-09-01T17:34:00.000+02:002008-09-01T17:34:00.000+02:00Thanks Rol. You've brought a tear to my eye. No re...Thanks Rol. You've brought a tear to my eye. <BR/><BR/>No really you have.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-47471972205796646522008-09-01T17:02:00.000+02:002008-09-01T17:02:00.000+02:00Cheer up, you miserable bastard!(You realise that ...Cheer up, you miserable bastard!<BR/><BR/><BR/>(You realise that was me being encouragingly ironic... or something... right?)Rolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02103804480646939038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-22659386794996216132008-09-01T14:49:00.000+02:002008-09-01T14:49:00.000+02:00Thank for the sympathy and good wishes Gina, but I...Thank for the sympathy and good wishes Gina, but I think you're right - Karen deserves it more than me! Tom also started his first full day at the nursery today, bless him: not being picked up until 3.15 which seems a horrendously long time. Both Karen and I were having butterflies about it this morning. <BR/><BR/>I myself don't have any premium bonds and only do the lottery by way of a syndicate at work... oddly I've never thought of buying extra tickets for myself. I guess my cynicism of the Lotto outweighs my desperate need for extra income - I am considering a bank job however if you know any good getaway drivers?<BR/><BR/>As it is I'm going to fill in a job app this afternoon and am considering approaching various agencies during the week. I might not have hit a six yet but I'm still batting...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-7326041522219834192008-09-01T13:53:00.000+02:002008-09-01T13:53:00.000+02:00Oh poor you, Steve - and your poor family. It'...Oh poor you, Steve - and your poor family. <BR/><BR/>It's hard to maintain a positive attitude all the time when faced with a long uphill slog. Be kind to yourself (and try to be kind to Karen too cos she must be pretty stressed about her return to work) but yeah vent at the cold callers.<BR/><BR/>Focussing on the good is a great idea and remember not to stare too hard at the big picture - focus on little things you can do or that are OK> If you get obsessed with the big picture then the small steps seem impossible to take. Well, that's what I find. <BR/><BR/>Things will get better. Having small children is hideously expensive - childcare gobbles up so much money. But it is a short-term thing. <BR/><BR/>Do you have any Premium Bonds? When I feel particularly broke I go and stroke my Premium Bonds (all £26 of them!) for a few minutes and dream about winning. I also dream about winning the Lottery but that really is a dream as I never buy a ticket!!<BR/><BR/>Big hugs xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com