tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post1455239647055840417..comments2024-03-29T16:23:14.210+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Still true after all these years.Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-4284145920660424072021-01-30T05:48:17.885+11:002021-01-30T05:48:17.885+11:00jasonmcgathey: Welcome and thank you. My brother...jasonmcgathey: Welcome and thank you. My brother would love that truck and would generously offer to take his vegetarian sister to the recovery centre.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-82934281476658437432021-01-30T03:55:38.587+11:002021-01-30T03:55:38.587+11:00Those are some great quotes, but the winebulance i...Those are some great quotes, but the winebulance is truly awesome. It reminds me of this BBQ truck we saw parked on a corner one day - their truck said "Vegetarian Recovery Center" on the side.jasonmcgatheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473937940653956747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-66097537736805213332021-01-28T18:39:25.727+11:002021-01-28T18:39:25.727+11:00Bea: My many mistakes are very different to those...Bea: My many mistakes are very different to those of my brothers. I don't think that they have made any of mine either.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-46175038745459743052021-01-28T09:57:03.720+11:002021-01-28T09:57:03.720+11:00I used to say that my older sister made all the mi...I used to say that my older sister made all the mistakes in life, so I didn't have to. (I've made quite a few independent of her choices, so there's that.)Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-85048932868151461232021-01-28T05:41:27.848+11:002021-01-28T05:41:27.848+11:00RO: Thank you. I still often need to step back a...RO: Thank you. I still often need to step back and begin again and do worry about being a slow learner. Some of my life lessons simply don't stick.<br />My mother was an alcoholic and I am always careful about how much I drink but do like the occasional glass of wine. When my body will let me. And, like you, I am happy to raise my glass in solidarity.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-43891558670113676582021-01-27T21:49:22.581+11:002021-01-27T21:49:22.581+11:00Such a true, true statement, and I think we all su...Such a true, true statement, and I think we all suffer from those days where we need to step back, take a deep breath and begin again. I stopped drinking years ago, but I still like the fun of using wine/champagne glasses on my planners and to raise my glass in solidarity when needed.(lol) Hope you're doing well, and sending along some hugs, ROROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-31149365699044754842021-01-27T07:35:19.902+11:002021-01-27T07:35:19.902+11:00Bathwater: Welcome and thank you. We are under v...Bathwater: Welcome and thank you. We are under very mild restrictions here, and my introverted self doesn't usually mind being at home. I grew up with an alcoholic mother and strictly adhere to that two drink (at most) limit.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-35037920300736568612021-01-27T01:06:36.951+11:002021-01-27T01:06:36.951+11:00To many of us are not getting out of the house. I...To many of us are not getting out of the house. I think an emergency wine service is needed... just with a two drink limit.Bathwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992873498618424363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-61110342933384190552021-01-25T05:27:57.274+11:002021-01-25T05:27:57.274+11:00Ygraine: Quite a lot of us can relate to these me...Ygraine: Quite a lot of us can relate to these memes. Too many of us. And thank you. I will be fine.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-84182399443701175882021-01-25T00:03:43.934+11:002021-01-25T00:03:43.934+11:00Oh these are brilliant...and relate so well to me ...Oh these are brilliant...and relate so well to me also!😉Lol. Some of the most difficult people I have encountered have been my relatives!!<br />I'm so sorry you can't even have a glass of wine to cheer you up at the moment...just wish I could help to cheer you up somehow...I do feel for you...so, so much.<br /><br />Sending you much love and comforting virtual hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤<br /><br />Ygrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300519608303898969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-30389560106449504862021-01-24T09:11:25.361+11:002021-01-24T09:11:25.361+11:00Magic Love Crow: Thank you. As always.Magic Love Crow: Thank you. As always.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-86647425844597207632021-01-24T07:21:32.902+11:002021-01-24T07:21:32.902+11:00Thinking of you!!! Thinking of you!!! Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-765416981496596132021-01-24T06:19:53.190+11:002021-01-24T06:19:53.190+11:00Sandra Cox: Fingers crossed. I have sent you an ...Sandra Cox: Fingers crossed. I have sent you an email.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-27622877244723969552021-01-24T06:11:58.606+11:002021-01-24T06:11:58.606+11:00The Blog Fodder: There are parts of both my paren...The Blog Fodder: There are parts of both my parents that I admire and try and emulate - and definitely parts of both of them that I really, really don't want to become.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-39888465757685874622021-01-24T06:10:53.159+11:002021-01-24T06:10:53.159+11:00baili: Thank you. I suspect my will power will r...baili: Thank you. I suspect my will power will require some assistance, but live in hope.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-23343239554151909292021-01-24T04:54:24.439+11:002021-01-24T04:54:24.439+11:00Sorry to hear about your nausea. I hope they find ...Sorry to hear about your nausea. I hope they find out why and fix it. I've never had it but apparently am a "carrier". <br />I have spent my life trying not to be like my father. Sometimes successful. Now I am going to pour myself a glass of JamesonThe Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-33452570153038696402021-01-24T03:03:25.378+11:002021-01-24T03:03:25.378+11:00Here's hoping for the flood. How did your app...Here's hoping for the flood. How did your appointment go?<br />HugsSandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-38079656894166380932021-01-23T19:13:43.310+11:002021-01-23T19:13:43.310+11:00dear E C
sorry about your health issues my friend...dear E C <br />sorry about your health issues my friend !<br /><br />i wish ,hope and pray that this problem with you ends well and soon by the grace of Lord <br /><br />yet talking from my own experiences there is NOTHING YOU CAN DO with your undefeated will power !<br />hugs and blessings!bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-5744820570654545352021-01-23T15:55:57.421+11:002021-01-23T15:55:57.421+11:00Janie Junebug: Nice to hear - but you are wrong.Janie Junebug: Nice to hear - but you are wrong.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-59425960508058058762021-01-23T15:23:09.636+11:002021-01-23T15:23:09.636+11:00Still don't believe it.Still don't believe it.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-74701915892534192392021-01-23T09:04:35.104+11:002021-01-23T09:04:35.104+11:00Diane Henders: If only... I would love to see th...Diane Henders: If only... I would love to see the winebulance in my street - even on days when I couldn't partake of its services.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-6449369265375893932021-01-23T07:51:46.550+11:002021-01-23T07:51:46.550+11:00"Winebulance" - ha! A much-needed servi..."Winebulance" - ha! A much-needed service, indeed. My sister (in another province) was gloating just the other day over how she was able to order wine to be delivered to her door thanks to the COVID pandemic. Now, if we could just get the the winebulance declared an emergency service... ;-)Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-44610265784291950822021-01-23T07:30:49.449+11:002021-01-23T07:30:49.449+11:00J C: Thank you. I suspect that many of us can re...J C: Thank you. I suspect that many of us can recognise ourselves/our families in this meme.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-20553647583719548822021-01-23T06:25:44.832+11:002021-01-23T06:25:44.832+11:00I think we are related. Your family sounds like my...I think we are related. Your family sounds like my family. Hoping you feel better very soon! xoJ Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418645028718782130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-25916251904914665322021-01-23T06:18:17.403+11:002021-01-23T06:18:17.403+11:00Magic Love Crow: Thank you. More tests next week...Magic Love Crow: Thank you. More tests next week and it seems I need to find a new General Practioner. And then more tests. Fingers crossed.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com