tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post111978385486114852..comments2024-03-29T03:09:40.716-04:00Comments on Fibermania: How to really avoid workingMelody Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119988730068814182005-06-28T15:58:00.000-04:002005-06-28T15:58:00.000-04:00Wishing you and Dave a happy transition, and hopin...Wishing you and Dave a happy transition, and hoping so much that things will be eased in your new life.<BR/>Your new assistant looks talented and capable, and she is lucky to have you as her very own mentor. JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434285077911542373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119937827685574452005-06-28T01:50:00.000-04:002005-06-28T01:50:00.000-04:00Hoping the transition will be trouble-free, enjoy ...Hoping the transition will be trouble-free, enjoy each other and a glass of winelizziebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252416000554440535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119909024401844142005-06-27T17:50:00.000-04:002005-06-27T17:50:00.000-04:00With an assistant and no meat slicer, you can both...With an assistant and no meat slicer, you can both let go of the 'shoulds.' Best thing I ever learned about my own disability - ditch the 'shoulds' and grab the 'cans!'<BR/><BR/>Best wishes to both of you!Susan Binghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856441680592481509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119896096604262432005-06-27T14:14:00.000-04:002005-06-27T14:14:00.000-04:00Tint and shade. I love that. Isn't that Sonji clev...Tint and shade. I love that. Isn't that Sonji clever? I'm celebrating for you and Dave. Jeff and I often found that the decisions that seem so complicated and difficult eventually become quite clear and natural. That's the point at which you can really grow into new opportunities.Deborah Boscherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630878222793439712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119873430661181612005-06-27T07:57:00.000-04:002005-06-27T07:57:00.000-04:00I love Dave's head.Angie is superfantastic and I c...I love Dave's head.<BR/><BR/>Angie is superfantastic and I can't wait for my god daughter to grow up so I can have my own assistant (slave).<BR/><BR/>The purselette rescurer...wonderful. I hope that you rewarded him. Humanity isn't horrible all of the time.<BR/><BR/>I also love Dave's goatee. I have no idea if this is spelled correctly and don't actually care because I doubt that I will ever have to write it again. Dave and Townsend are tint and shade versions of one another.Sonji Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635126749504933011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119846629174455322005-06-27T00:30:00.000-04:002005-06-27T00:30:00.000-04:00Angie rocks! I remember being artsy at 15. That's ...Angie rocks! I remember being artsy at 15. That's 1/2 my life ago now, lol! It's always nice to have someone else recognize and encourage it in you. Glad you found your wallet. Just goes to show that there are still decent honest folks out there int he world. <BR/><BR/>As for Dave, I'm sure this will be quite the transition for both of you, but now you can both breathe easier about a lot of things. Now you'll have all sorts of new adventures to get yourselves into!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095739010254230266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119840344535025982005-06-26T22:45:00.000-04:002005-06-26T22:45:00.000-04:00Dear Mel, your story brings back painful memories ...Dear Mel, your story brings back painful memories of my own husband's stint with disability. He's still on it, but the first six months were the hardest. If I had any advice it would be tell him to keep on a schedule. Anyway, your story brings to mind that old saying 'where the Lord closes one door he opens a window.' I'm happy for you as you enter this new phase still looking on the bright side. My thoughts and prayers are with you! RobinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651213981994174520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119834429827841362005-06-26T21:07:00.000-04:002005-06-26T21:07:00.000-04:00It's interesting that this appeared today as the s...It's interesting that this appeared today as the story on Baja California and all the people moving there was on CBS Sunday Morning again today. I am not much on hot weather but, my experience has been that it is much more comfortable living on the ocean in the path of the tradewinds. I know you two were considering this move. <BR/><BR/>Your assistant is very talented.....how lucky you both are to have found each other.<BR/><BR/>I know you and Dave will enjoy your increased time together. You two are such a good team.<BR/><BR/>My thoughts and prayers are with you.<BR/><BR/>teriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119828518042677322005-06-26T19:28:00.000-04:002005-06-26T19:28:00.000-04:00Hi there Mel,I just wanted to say 'hang in there' ...Hi there Mel,<BR/>I just wanted to say 'hang in there' - both of you... I have tossed over in my mind all the right things say -but most of them have already been said in the previous messages... But quite often the best things happen after we turn the 'worst' corner... I hope that doesn't sound too trite... Yes, the next months are going to be life changing for the both of you... But as an old friend of mine keeps telling me - that is the way of Life - ever changing, offering surprises and definetely challenges...<BR/><BR/>My continuing best wishes to you both...Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964691229955614154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119816704612135562005-06-26T16:11:00.000-04:002005-06-26T16:11:00.000-04:00A toast you and Dave - let the new music begin.A toast you and Dave - let the new music begin.Deb Lacativahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037530669295128974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119813445168144302005-06-26T15:17:00.000-04:002005-06-26T15:17:00.000-04:00COOL !!!COOL !!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464163413712924064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119802238533619702005-06-26T12:10:00.000-04:002005-06-26T12:10:00.000-04:00Wow, that was a looong post. So much to think abou...Wow, that was a looong post. So much to think about. It was difficult for my husband to adjust to retirement and I think disability would be even more of a mind game. So I wish you both the best as you begin this next phase of your life.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119800279112436562005-06-26T11:37:00.000-04:002005-06-26T11:37:00.000-04:00How wonderful to find a willing, enthusiastic, and...How wonderful to find a willing, enthusiastic, and talented assistant! Oh, what a dream to have you for a mentor at the age of 15! <BR/><BR/>I'm feeling for Dave--a big step, a difficult situation to face, but probably much relief, too. You two clearly need to move to California where it's warm and you can hang out with Pointless women!Diane Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119798422587858352005-06-26T11:07:00.000-04:002005-06-26T11:07:00.000-04:00hugs dahling on making a tough decision but I know...hugs dahling on making a tough decision but I know with your warm open heart this will be easier for Dave....the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about is now gone leaving lots of space to fill with wonderful time.gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260743627800311448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119796101766434262005-06-26T10:28:00.000-04:002005-06-26T10:28:00.000-04:00Lot going on in your life right now, Mel... I'm gl...Lot going on in your life right now, Mel... I'm glad you found your wallet and got an new assistant - she's cute and talented too! Probably now you've both made the decision to file for disability, you'll feel better about it rather then have that hanging out there, I hope anyway, Who know, maybe after he retires, Dave will want to take up the new job of dye assistant, could be fun! Good thoughts going your way as always.PaMdorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673157255405327125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1119793279000057582005-06-26T09:41:00.000-04:002005-06-26T09:41:00.000-04:00Mrs. Mel: I'm so happy that things are working ou...Mrs. Mel: I'm so happy that things are working out for you and Dave. It will be hard (guy ego and all), but I'm sure you'll both settle into a way of life that will work well for you. Tell Dave that there are positive vibes going his way across the web.<BR/>JoJo Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00179227661271923725noreply@blogger.com