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LadyInRed wrote:just wantd to see if the new avatar worked lol...Lady
I LOVE yuour avatar and so suitable for your posting name. Beware if someone starts to post under the name "Roger Rabbit"!
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Gathering the Flock...
Polly, AZ- Posts : 241
Join date : 2010-02-17
Location : Sedona, AZ
I LOVE yuour avatar and so suitable for your posting name. Beware if someone starts to post under the name "Roger Rabbit"!
angelight- Posts : 20
Join date : 2010-02-18
Location : Mountains of CO
Polly, AZ wrote:Nightmoves wrote:I am feeling right at home here. I think when we all thought we had lost each other, it became clear, that despite everyones differences, that we all appreciate each other for just that, our individually.
I also think the little smileys and Avatars lighten things up a bit. The format on Earthboppin was simple to read, by it did lack that personal touch. SoCalshakin along with her mom Caribabe have done an EXCELLENT job of making a very homey environment for us all.Thank you so much guys.
I agree Nightmoves that soCalshakin and her Mom, Calibabe have done an excellent job with this site and can't thank them enough for getting many of us together again. THANKS girls!!
I just have to jump on the gratitude wagon to say "thank you" to SoCalshakin and Calibabe for providing us all with a home
Though I didn't post much at EB nor at Syzygy, you've all become my "family." I love each and every one of you.
Hopefully here I'll feel I'm able to contribute a bit more than sitting on the sidelines cheering everyone on, praying and holding down the fort, as it were. 
angelight/louise
Nightmoves- Posts : 116
Join date : 2010-02-17
Age : 73
Location : Chatsworth, CA
LadyInRed wrote:just wantd to see if the new avatar worked lol
That is perfect for you handle. 
I love it 
*Cynthia- Posts : 17
Join date : 2010-02-20
Location : Sandy, OR
LadyInRed wrote:just wantd to see if the new avatar worked lol
Your avatar is perfect. I always think of you as young & sassy. I love it.
eversince- Posts : 10
Join date : 2010-02-22
Location : Big Lake Alaska
Hi, I dont post much, but seeing as I might be the only one up here in AK that has ear tones and headaches prior to EQs, I thought I would join up just in case... it's been really quiet up here, with the volcano settled down. I will try to get Dove to join up. We be friends and alrighty!
*Cynthia- Posts : 17
Join date : 2010-02-20
Location : Sandy, OR
eversince wrote:
Is this Corki? What was your name on EB? Isn't it great we've found a couple of boards that work? How is everything in your neck of the woods?
eversince- Posts : 10
Join date : 2010-02-22
Location : Big Lake Alaska
I was simply Cori.AK on Earthboppin, been a LONG time since I was there, mostly posted stuff about Redoubt volcano. There was another poster always gor mixed up as me, I am not Cork. I am Cori. Things are great up here... winter is waning and I look forward to fishing season!
LadyInRed- Posts : 14
Join date : 2010-02-18
If Roger Rabbit comes along he better be rich , Polly.lol thank you nightmoves and Cynthia am not young but pretty darn sassy lol...love you all 
...so good to see everyone showing up and hope sweetonion(Dove) shows up soon with so many others I miss....Lady
...so good to see everyone showing up and hope sweetonion(Dove) shows up soon with so many others I miss....Lady
Kate in AZ- Posts : 21
Join date : 2010-02-18
Hi, guys!I am still getting used to the nooks and crannies on this board, kind of like exploring a new house:) Anyway, I didn't notice this thread, or this board,until someone referenced it Polly, I think-in another thread. Hopefully, we will all soon wend our way to this site. I do think everyone's a bit disoriented and feeling adrift right now. I would never have believed that the boards shutting down would affect me so. I, too, am concerned for Bopp. Just color me concerned, period. Disturbing days, these.
Kate
Kate
Mary/Portland, OR- Posts : 57
Join date : 2010-02-17
Location : Portland, Oregon
eversince wrote:
Hi Cori - yes, I remember you posting back when Redoubt was acting up - you had a lot of interesting things to say and I was glad you posted back then.
I am glad to see you made it here, too! Enjoy the onset of Spring!
LadyInRed- Posts : 14
Join date : 2010-02-18
just heard on news last night that the Texas Retirement system is broke, missing millions of dollars and we may all lose our pensions, that is all I have is the 643 a month from my husbands retirement, may not be here long( just barely makeing it now) just praying its all not true...Lady(love you all forever)
*Cynthia- Posts : 17
Join date : 2010-02-20
Location : Sandy, OR
LadyInRed wrote:just heard on news last night that the Texas Retirement system is broke, missing millions of dollars and we may all lose our pensions, that is all I have is the 643 a month from my husbands retirement, may not be here long( just barely makeing it now) just praying its all not true...Lady(love you all forever)
I'm amazed you can survive on that, it must me hard. Are there any programs you can take advantage of? The US has to find some way to bail out the states. Most if they are not in dire straits now they will be in a couple of years. Oregon is set to have a trillion dollar short fall in 2 years. Here'a an article from a week ago, "States face $1 trillion pension gap" here's the link: http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2010/02/18/news/states_face_1_trillion_pension_917.txt I have faith that they have some plan up their sleeves. We too are in Oregon's state pension system. If Medicare goes & the Pensions dry up a lot of people will be homeless. I try to keep my thoughts positive, there will be a way that the country recovers. As usual you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Cinnamon in Oregon- Posts : 3
Join date : 2010-02-24
Age : 69
Location : Eugene, OR
Will still be a while until I have time to post very much. Still working a lot of overtime finishing up paying for my car maintenance and saving for my cat's biennial vet visit. And then my apartment managers have started requiring we pay for CARPET CLEANING EVERY 6 MONTHS!!!!!!
This is the 1st recession I have stayed employed. But after 5 years of stable employment, am still playing "catch up" on all those spendy things you put off when you aren't employed - like medical and dental care, car maintenance, vet visits, apartment maintenance, oh yeah....and then there's stuff like saving for retirement and eventual car replacement "somewhere" in there...hmmm.....
It's coming....it's coming.... But...you just don't get caught up in a couple years. And so...I'm thankful for the overtime. It will all end by another month. And then work will settle down to a more normal pace.
SO good to see all of you!
This is the 1st recession I have stayed employed. But after 5 years of stable employment, am still playing "catch up" on all those spendy things you put off when you aren't employed - like medical and dental care, car maintenance, vet visits, apartment maintenance, oh yeah....and then there's stuff like saving for retirement and eventual car replacement "somewhere" in there...hmmm.....
It's coming....it's coming.... But...you just don't get caught up in a couple years. And so...I'm thankful for the overtime. It will all end by another month. And then work will settle down to a more normal pace.
SO good to see all of you!
Polly, AZ- Posts : 241
Join date : 2010-02-17
Location : Sedona, AZ
LadyInRed wrote:just heard on news last night that the Texas Retirement system is broke, missing millions of dollars and we may all lose our pensions, that is all I have is the 643 a month from my husbands retirement, may not be here long( just barely makeing it now) just praying its all not true...Lady(love you all forever)
I heard that on the news and hoped it wasn't true. You are sure between a rock and a hard place and I don't see how you are managing. I don't know how old you are, but at age 60 you could get "Widow Benefits" from your husband's Social Security, which I think is about 70% of what he would have collected. Hang in there Sweetie! Hugs
Polly, AZ- Posts : 241
Join date : 2010-02-17
Location : Sedona, AZ
*Cynthia wrote:LadyInRed wrote:just heard on news last night that the Texas Retirement system is broke, missing millions of dollars and we may all lose our pensions, that is all I have is the 643 a month from my husbands retirement, may not be here long( just barely makeing it now) just praying its all not true...Lady(love you all forever)
I'm amazed you can survive on that, it must me hard. Are there any programs you can take advantage of? The US has to find some way to bail out the states. Most if they are not in dire straits now they will be in a couple of years. Oregon is set to have a trillion dollar short fall in 2 years. Here'a an article from a week ago, "States face $1 trillion pension gap" here's the link: http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2010/02/18/news/states_face_1_trillion_pension_917.txt I have faith that they have some plan up their sleeves. We too are in Oregon's state pension system. If Medicare goes & the Pensions dry up a lot of people will be homeless. I try to keep my thoughts positive, there will be a way that the country recovers. As usual you are in my thoughts & prayers.
You might want to check out HUD's Senior's Housing (low income apartments) in your area. I have a friend who had to move into one for the same reason about 2 years ago. There are restrictions on owning assets and there is a waiting list, but the apartments are nice, have laundry rooms, special events and sometimes Senior Bus service. i think that he was getting around $678 in SS and was paying $139 a month for rent. It is a percentage of your income. He had a great apartment, living room/dining, small galley kitchen, big bedroom with bath and 2 huge closets and he loved it. If you think you might need it soon (and i think LadyinRed is just about there) apply ASAP because it takes about 3 months to get in. Wish you luck and send many hugs.