Willow
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Well, I've been twice divorced and falsely accused more times than I can count. Some of the children I raised don't like me so much anymore. I say yes! Certainly! Some are worth remembering. Some, not so much.
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f6john
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2021, 05:39:43 PM » |
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Well people do sometimes change. Age has something to do with it. I have a DIL that I haven’t figured out yet, but I think maybe she’s coming around.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2021, 06:03:44 PM » |
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We do what we can.
We offer support, help, affection, wisdom, discipline and compassion.
After that, if they remain (or later grow) obstinate, hostile, lazy, untruthful, deceitful, reckless and/or stupid, we cut them loose. And should do so without regret or recrimination.
Life is short, and damn if it doesn't get shorter (and faster) every year.
It's hard enough keeping up with the requirements of living without boat anchors tied to the neck.
The only one I have to put up with daily is myself. (And that's bad enough)
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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2021, 07:08:05 PM » |
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We do what we can.
We offer support, help, affection, wisdom, discipline and compassion.
After that, if they remain (or later grow) obstinate, hostile, lazy, untruthful, deceitful, reckless and/or stupid, we cut them loose. And should do so without regret or recrimination.
Life is short, and damn if it doesn't get shorter (and faster) every year.
It's hard enough keeping up with the requirements of living without boat anchors tied to the neck.
The only one I have to put up with daily is myself. (And that's bad enough)
Amen. Even if they aren't your kids, but you are merely the older male in the house - if the individual doesn't want to listen to you - there is nothing you can do. |
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The emperor has no clothes
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« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2021, 07:19:43 PM » |
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Well, I've been twice divorced and falsely accused more times than I can count. Some of the children I raised don't like me so much anymore. I say yes! Certainly! Some are worth remembering. Some, not so much.
I always took the verse completely different. I thought it was acquaintance, as in a past event, not persons. I also took should as not a question, but as “in the event of”. It changes the meaning a lot. But in terms of relationships, I have a son that I care not to have anything to do with. And usually don’t. Never affirmed it though. Always felt pretty sad about it to tell the truth. Thankfully only married once. I don’t think I could go thru that again. We do have one thing in common. More times than I can count, indeed. |
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Willow
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« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2021, 08:00:02 PM » |
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Well, I've been twice divorced and falsely accused more times than I can count. Some of the children I raised don't like me so much anymore. I say yes! Certainly! Some are worth remembering. Some, not so much.
I always took the verse completely different. I thought it was acquaintance, as in a past event, not persons. I also took should as not a question, but as “in the event of”. It changes the meaning a lot. ... LOL! It's a humorous twist with a slightly blanketed cargo of truth.  |
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Serk
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« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2021, 08:18:20 PM » |
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Just be careful that you not take the words of the national poet of Scotland in vain.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5f_yDLZBaA(Who also wrote the words of Auld Lang Syne) Edit to add: And if we have a proper Address to the Haggis at Inzane I'll SO be up for that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-wfk2s725Q |
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Willow
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« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2021, 08:47:21 PM » |
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I can't understand half of what she says but I could listen to her talk all day long.  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2021, 08:51:21 PM » |
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I can't understand half of what she says but I could listen to her talk all day long. Me too. She is wonderful to look at and listen to, but she sounds like a 45 record played at 78. Grandad had one of those old Victrola windup turntables, and we did that as kids. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2021, 09:00:34 PM » |
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I can't understand half of what she says but I could listen to her talk all day long. I know this isn't your thing and I respect that, but a few wee drams of Scotch down your gullet, and it makes a LOT more sense..... ...as does the eating of the Haggis... |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away... IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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Gryphon
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2021, 06:53:57 AM » |
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I've had haggis a few time. Some I've liked and some not so much. A lot depends on how you feel about liver and kidneys. Not a tremendous fan of either. Single malts are a different matter entirely. Does this mean I have to pack a kilt for Inzane? My 5.11 Tactical would be the easiest to pack on the bike.
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2021, 04:39:26 PM » |
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I once attended an aviation industry meeting at the BAe Jetstream facility outside of Glasgow. The highlight of the meeting for me was a traditional Scottish dinner, complete with pipers, piping in the haggis and of course, addressing the haggis. The ceremony was much as described in the link you provided. The meal was haggis, neeps and tatties, with rooster-a-leekie soup and cranachan for desert. It was actually very good. The next day, they told us they were going to take us on a tour of United's facilities. I remember thinking I didn't know United Airlines had a facility at Glasgow. Turned out to be United Distillers (now Diageo Scotland). It was excellent - especially the tasting part. -RP |
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Patrick
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« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2021, 11:43:10 AM » |
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I believe the song goes Should old acquaintance be forgot, but, we know that.
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« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2021, 02:10:47 PM » |
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I believe the song goes Should old acquaintance be forgot, but, we know that.
That’s the way I always took it. Evidently, some don’t. |
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« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2021, 05:09:03 PM » |
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Well, I've been twice divorced and falsely accused more times than I can count. Some of the children I raised don't like me so much anymore. I say yes! Certainly! Some are worth remembering. Some, not so much.
I thought I was the only one. Interesting the differences in each life, many are too afraid to risk the one much less build again. From each person, I have learned something from, even if it was only to dislike them and the reason why. So far I have experienced some real extremes and the adventures and the experiences have been memorable. So I must say that even the bad experiences and the people I would choose not to see again have enriched my life in someway. So I choose not to forget them, but I also choose not to have that type or that person in my life any more. Interesting topic, thanks. |
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“Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.”
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Patrick
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« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2021, 04:35:21 AM » |
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Well, I've been twice divorced and falsely accused more times than I can count. Some of the children I raised don't like me so much anymore. I say yes! Certainly! Some are worth remembering. Some, not so much.
I thought I was the only one. Interesting the differences in each life, many are too afraid to risk the one much less build again. From each person, I have learned something from, even if it was only to dislike them and the reason why. So far I have experienced some real extremes and the adventures and the experiences have been memorable. So I must say that even the bad experiences and the people I would choose not to see again have enriched my life in someway. So I choose not to forget them, but I also choose not to have that type or that person in my life any more. Interesting topic, thanks. Yep !  |
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