Can the adults please smoke? — Page 358

#8926

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 3:50pm

it gets worse, he is the grandson of one of my collegues who lost her teenage son less than 2 years ago -- this family has a had a lifetime of tragedy....I swear, after the services everyone kept saying "We have to meet under better circumstances"

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#8927

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 3:51pm

KMF so sad. The worst thing for a parent to face is the death of a child. We always hope we go before our children. This is my worst nightmare and I need to go now. Talk to you all later.

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#8928

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 3:52pm

thanks all! I knew you would all make me feel better...

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#8929

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 3:53pm

Wow, KMF. Some families really do get the tough breaks and you really wonder...

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#8930

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 3:54pm

I was so struck by what Mayor Bloomberg said at the service on 9/11 this year:

That when a child loses a parent he is called an orphan.

When a wife/husband loses a spouse she/he is called a widow(er).

But, there are no words to describe the loss of a child. It is an unbearable pain.

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#8931

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 3:56pm

it's a test of faith...I am not sure sure I would pass, but I have to believe there is some reason....it helps you get through the day!

I have been designated their official family hugger, so if that's something I can do to help them, it's not a bad job!

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"Sir K, the Viscount of Uppity-shire...." -- kissmycookie

#8932

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 3:58pm

It's not a bad job at all.

K, it's amazing what we can survive... As long as we have people we can turn to. I've found strength in the face of tragedies I never expeced to know, let alone get through. Hugs do a great deal to help.

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#8933

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 3:59pm

KMF, that's so tragic. I'm so sorry that you have to face that. Funerals are bad enough but, a child that young is just too much to take. All I can say is try to deal with it as best you can and take some comfort in the fact that you can give some comfort to that poor family.

#8934

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:04pm

thank you all -- I think a drink is in order -- I'm home, and it's 5:00 PM SOMEWHERE in the world, right?

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#8935

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:05pm

Go for it, KMF!!!

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#8936

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:05pm

Go ahead and have one if it makes you feel better. Forget about the time.

#8937

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:06pm

Somewhere just east of us, actually

If you were in the city I'd come meet you for a hug - but know that I'm sending you one via BWW!

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#8938

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:07pm

Right on, Nina. Those "time" rules are ridiculous anyway.

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#8939

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:10pm

Let's do an internet hug for KMF and for Somms, both of them need it today.

(((KMF)))
(((Somms)))

Anyone else having a rough day?

#8940

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:11pm

I think we should all have a drink together. I'll take a mojito. What's everyone else having?

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#8941

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:13pm

Yes, lots of hugs today!

And, Zola - wow! What a view. Thanks

Rath - I'll join you. It's Monday, so I think a margarita!

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"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

#8942

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:15pm

is there such a thing as a PINK margaretta?

#8943

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:16pm

A really strong strawberry margarita would be pink, no?

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#8944

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:18pm

Well Zola, I've never been one to follow rules.

I'll have a dirty martini or maybe that little drink I thr=ew together on friday when we were hanging out here. I don't know if it has a name or if it's something I invented but, I'll call it a Red Chita since it matches the dress.

#8945

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:20pm

I guess a pink grapefruit margaretta would be pink.. and taste like crap.

#8946

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:21pm

Rodney - the restaurant across the street from where I live makes delicious pomegranate margaritas. They're kind of pink.

Nina - I remember thinking the concoction you came up with on Friday sounded delicious - I love the name: Red Chita!!

Cheers, everyone!

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#8947

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:22pm

Shat, I guess it is 4:30 there...

#8948

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:22pm

Pomegranate margarita sounds fab!! Change my order, please.

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#8949

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:22pm

Nina, if you followed a rule, I'd be seriously disappointed.

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#8950

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Posted: 9/27/04 at 4:24pm

I'll have one of everything!

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"Sir K, the Viscount of Uppity-shire...." -- kissmycookie